Announcing this year's winner for iCUBED.us' Silent Film Fest Contest

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:34:29 +0800

by iCUBED.us Team, 3 March 2010

Announcing our winner for this year's 2nd Annual iCUBED.us Silent Film Contest run in partnership with UNHCR Hong Kong and Crossroads Foundation:

Announcing the launch of our Global Community for youth aged 13-21

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:21:20 +0800

by LoLa, 1 March 2010

If you are between the ages of 13 and 21 we would love for you to join our online community. We're planning to open up our forum community to the world wide web. This is the first step.

Comments from existing users...

"I am a self-acclaimed newbie here on the iCUBED.us forum. In fact, I'm pretty glad that I stumbled across this site. It has a really unique concept, especially in comparison to other communities in the WWW. I like the fact that this site addresses more meaningful and REAL LIFE issues."

ValerieW-17 on "The Unwestern Western Restaurant"

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:49:29 +0800

by ValerieW-17, 23 February 2010

Bluntly put, the place I went to for dinner last night exemplified everything I hate about most “Western” restaurants in Hong Kong.

The tacky decor, the clichéd music selection (think forever love songs or something similar...on repeat), their typo-ridden menu...grammar Nazi tendencies aside, something about the place just screamed “no” to me. Granted, the food was surprisingly decent, but I’ve always thought a little ambience goes a long way.

Documentary Review – “MORE THAN A GAME” – The Story of Lebron James and his Teenage High School Basketball Team...

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:23:48 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 11 Feb 2010

Tag Line – “The incredible true story of LeBron James and the Akron Fab Five”

Everyone knows Lebron James, global NBA superstar, but how did his story begin and how important were his high school team mates to his eventual success?

How important is the bond of friendship for a sports team to be successful?

Academy Award nominated and Oprah approved: Documentary film, "FOOD INC!".

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:45 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 2 November 2009 - Republished on 9 February 2010

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Film Preview: “The Blind Side” – Another Chance in Life…….

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:01:09 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 2 February 2010

Can the love and support of a kind hearted family truly transform a damaged life for the better?

Can sports really give a person the chance to find their way in life?

In the case of Michael Oher, the answers are a resounding yes….!

iCUBED.us' ANNUAL SILENT FILM FEST CONTEST Version 2

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:06:55 +0800

by Lola, 1 Feb 2010

Here they are, this year's contestants for 2nd Annual iCUBED.us' SILENT FILM FEST CONTEST since this year we wanted students to experience just doing for the seek of film making the winners will be decided by the number of views and ranking each film receives by 1st March 12:00 noon. (Hong Kong Time).

So please view the films make comments and help select this year's winners of two donated prizes from Crossroad: iCUBED.us 2nd Annual Silent Film Fest Contestants

Superstar Sports Blog: Charlie Wilks, the Blind Teenage American Football Player...

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:18:36 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 27 January 2010

"It's not every day that a sighted person can look at a blind person and say 'they're doing it' so he can do it." Charlie Wilks, teenage blind football player.

Have you ever played the full contact sport of American football?

The speed and ferocity of the game can be brutal. It is not for the faint of heart to play or even watch! Imagine playing in a defensive role where your job is to physically overcome your equally determined opponents. Now imagine playing completely blind...

AbydosO-20 on "Gaming Etiquette"

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:58:05 +0800

by AbydosO-20, 26 January 2010

‘iCheat’, iScam, iKS, iBuyVirtualStuffForRLMoney’

Gaming has always been fun, whether you play it alone or play it with other people. But sometimes, there are those who just play the game to suck the fun out of it. Here are some of the classifications of them.

Scammers: These are those who try to get goods/services by fooling people.

ValerieW-17 on "Why I Can’t Stop Reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid"

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:54:39 +0800

by ValerieW-17, 25 January 2010

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Just for the record, I would like to state that I have never been a fan of neither children nor children’s literature. I am known to cringe in the mere presence of kids---I’m sure you can imagine what happens when the inevitable screaming and/or crying begins. Reading The Little Prince for my French class last year was a painful experience due to its lack of resonance with me (I’m sure the fact hat it was written in French didn’t help either!) Despite all this, however, I still consider Diary of a Wimpy Kid one of my favourite book series.

IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: Reading George Orwell's "ANIMAL FARM" (1945)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:08:57 +0800

by Mags, 26 October 2009 (republished on 19 January 2010)

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BrendaL-21 on " New Moon: It Really Is Made of Cheese!"

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By BrendaL-21, 18 January 2010

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On its opening night, New Moon broke records by taking in a spectacular $72.7 million, making it the biggest opening day in box office history and kicking The Dark Knight into second place.

No Longer a Myth? Found: The 'Lost' City of El Dorado...

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:14:33 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 15 January 2010

Has a mythical city finally been found in the Amazon?

Did Google Earth really help find the location!

El Dorado (Golden One in Spanish and sometimes known as 'The City of Z'), a mythical location that for centuries has been steeped in mystery and wonder, may have finally been discovered. This ground breaking find has debunked scientific theories which stated that the hostile environment of the Amazon could not support large scale human life.

LaurelC-19's Wanderings on Planet Earth: An Encounter in Tanzania

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:10:59 +0800

by LaurelC-19, 14 January 2010

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In Tanzania stands Mount Kilimanjaro: a magnificent snow-capped mountain, the highest point on the African continent, and the subject of dreamers and poets including Hemingway himself. I was in a very random and a very small town at the base of Kilimanjaro, desperately trying to register for university courses at an Internet café. Of course, that is when the power went out. Surrendering to my circumstances, I walked over to my friends who kindly were waiting for me.

BrendaL-21 on "Billy Elliot: A Confession of My New Obsession"

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:55:25 +0800

By BrendaL-21, 11 January 2010

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It's been a long time since I've become so completely enraptured by something that I find myself combing the internet for hours on end - drinking up every last bit of information about my new obsession. But lo and behold, that time has arrived, and I find myself utterly addicted.

My name is Brenda, and I'm a Billy-aholic.

HONG KONG YOUTH DANCING OPPORTUNITY! - HONG KONG YOUTH ARTS FOUNDATION and THE HKJC POINT TO POINT SITE SPECIFIC ART PROJECT

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:34:07 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 7 January 2010

Love to dance and based in Hong Kong?

Then there is a great opportunity on the horizon!

The Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation is looking for young & energetic dancers between 10 to 25 years old to take part in “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Point to Point Site Specific Art Project” dance performances in 2010.

The organizers want to see your improvisational techniques and creativity at the audition! Experience preferred and ENTHUSIASM is a MUST!

SUPERSTAR SPORTS BLOG: THE POWER OF SPORTS TO INSPIRE! THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS, TERRY FOX AND JASON McElWAIN...

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:17:27 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 5 January 2010

Which teams and athletes have overcome great challenges to reach their goals?

What underlying passions or motivation drove each team and individual to be their best?

The Change Makers! Make A Difference with MaD Hong Kong!

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:53:22 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 4 Jan 2010

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Can youthful ideas really change the world for the better?

What can YOU do to make a difference!

Sometimes we wonder, “Can’t things be better?” Deep down we all aspire for a better world. Stop rumbling! – Change Starts with You!

AbydosO-20, WINNER of ORIGINAL JOKE - FUNNY PHOTOS -ASSORTED HUMOR OF THE MONTH COMPETITION

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:03:46 +0800

by AbydosO-20, 31 December 2009

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Film Preview – “Invictus”: The Story of Nelson Mandela and the 1995 Rugby World Cup

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:48:30 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 31 December 2009

Tag-line “His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion”

"François, thank you for what you have done for our country." – Nelson Mandela as he handed over the 1995 Rugby World Cup to SA captain Francois Pienaar

"No, Mr. President. Thank you for what you have done." – Pienaar

After the fall of apartheid, how did Nelson Mandela seek to build bridges between all his people? How significant was South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup win?

THE END OF AN ERA! DOULOS – The World’s Oldest Ocean-Going Passenger Ship To Stop Sailing

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:28:29 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 29 December 2009

Do all good things come to an end?

Why is the good ship Doulos docking permanently?

The service of non-profit organisation GBA Ships’ vessel Doulos will come to an end on 31st December 2009. The final port of call is Singapore. (Details below). But fear not floating book ship lovers! The Logos Hope is still sailing the seven seas to bring good book, education and supplies to people in need all around the world.

LaurelC-19's Wanderings on Planet Earth: The Makgadikgadi Pan

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by LaurelC-19, 28 December 2009

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One night in Botswana, we drove out to the middle of absolutely nowhere to the famous salt flats. It is called the Makgadikgadi Pan, the remnants of a long-vanished lake. While the salt flats in Bolivia are the world's single largest, this one is the world's largest complex of salt flats. The salt was not as piercingly white as Bolivia’s, and nor were there the cool hexagon-shaped lines in the cracked ground. But what was most stunning here was that all around, all 360 degrees of your view, was just white salt. The Makgadikgadi was a place where you could perfectly understand why people once thought the earth was flat, because after all, with white nothingness stretched out in front of you as far as you can see no matter in which direction you spun--it simply looked like one huge flat disc.

The World March for Peace and Non-Violence - October 2, 2009 to January 2, 2010 and the Christmas Day Truce 1914

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:26:38 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 25 December 2009

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Globally, how can peace be further promoted?

What does the first ever World March for Peace and Non-violence hope to achieve?

Uniting all Faiths as One! - “Karen Armstrong and the Charter for Compassion”

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:28:39 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 24 December 2009

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“Do not do to others what you would not have done to you” – The Golden Rule for the Charter of Compassion

Brittany Murphy 1977 – 2009 – Gone to soon – A Tribute

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:06:11 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 22 December 2009

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The rising Hollywood actress tragically passed away at the age of 32 from a suspected heart attack.

Film Review – “WELCOME” – A Journey to a New Life

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:37 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 21 December 2009

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How far would you go to start a new life and to be with your loved one?

Would you swim the channel between France and the United Kingdom unaided?

What are the desperate measures people take to get into another country?

ON SPEAKING WITH CONVICTION: "IS IT UNCOOL to like KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT?"

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:47:10 +0800

by !Baha, 18 December 2009

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Check out the video below, it's making a humorous observation about people under 30! Maybe the result of years of "politically correct" mishmash double-talk that fundamentally changes nothing except make us HIDE OUR TRUE - feelings, prejudices and stereotypes...

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WOULD YOU EAT YOUR DOG TO SAVE THE PLANET? - New book about the huge ecological footprint of owning carnivorous pets

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:34:41 +0800

by !BAHA, 15 December 2009

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Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living a book by two sustainability professors presenting the results of their research as a logical argument that weighs and compares the "carbon footprint" of owning a pet like a cat, and different breeds of dog, to using equipment like cars and household appliances.

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UNHCR HONG KONG – STAR APPEAL - Another Idea for Christmas Gift Giving!

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:08:40 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 14 December 2009

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This Christmas, how can you help the less fortunate in society?

How far can your money go towards helping the refugees of the world?

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THINGS ARE GETTING HEATED! COP15 – COPENHAGEN – UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 2009!

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:27:53 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 10 December 2009

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Will COP15 potentially change the world forever?

Will heads of state REALLY be saying sorry to us in 2020?

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iCUBED.us Cares! Global Warming Watch, Sustainable Eating and Environment & Pollution Updates!

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:25:23 +0800

10 December 2009

WARMING-GLOBE WATCH

THINGS ARE GETTING HEATED! COP15 – COPENHAGEN – UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 2009! ... by Nomadic Chris, 10 December 2009
http://www.icubed.us/node/2064

WARMING-GLOBE WATCH: GARGANTUAN "Nomura" JELLYFISHES DESTROYING FISHERMEN's LIVELIHOODS ... by !Baha, 30 November 2009
http://www.icubed.us/node/2046

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JOKE CONTEST plus MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT STORIES to win Take Out Comedy Club tickets worth HK$300

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:24:59 +0800

by !Baha, 11 December 2009

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We are extending our MONTHLY ORIGINAL JOKES and HUMOR CONTEST - previously called "KNOCK KNOCK" JOKE CONTEST, to include "MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT STORIES".

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DAY-LONG "URBAN DANCE FESTIVAL 2009" – SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER: Come Just to Watch or Step Up and Shake YOUR booty

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:55:04 +0800

by Nomadic Chris, 8 December 2009

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What are the advantages of dancing?

It is possible to dance in the urban jungle that is Hong Kong?

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GREEN & SUSTAINABLE EATING: "Would YOU eat meat grown in a laboratory?"

Margaret - Mags — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:53:18 +0800

by !Baha, 7 December 2009

"Porc a la petrie dish"

CLONED PORK MEANS A START TO THE AGE OF "VEGETARIAN" MEAT!

Last week, Dutch scientists announced that they had successfully GROWN PORK MEAT in a laboratory, but admitted that it needs to be exercised, to get the sogginess out!

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KavidhaN-20 pips, "How I Resisted TWILIGHT's Charms, I read it!"

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:52 +0800

by KavidhaN-20, 3 December 2009

IS TWILIGHT, WORTH THE HYPE?
Everyone seems to have an opinion about TWILIGHT these days.
From Miley Cyrus to Adam Lambert, even Robert Pattinson, and my next door neighbor; people are either for, or against it. It has caught on like wildfire and the question I have is… does it really live up to its hype?

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ValerieW-17 observes that "RESONANCE MATTERS!" We like what we know.

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:38:00 +0800

by ValerieW-17, 3 December 2009

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RESONANCE

IN my last blog, I wrote about the importance of "Readability", today, I'd like to continue on a similar theme...

If readability is the x-factor of good writing, resonance is its equally important--if even more enigmatic--twin sibling.

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VKhoo-29, WINNER of ORIGINAL JOKE - FUNNY PHOTOS -ASSORTED HUMOR OF THE MONTH COMPETITION & a must-see KNOCK KNOCK def-jam video

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:08:09 +0800

by VKhoo-29, 30 November 2009

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KNOCK, KNOCK.

"Who's there?"

'Goliath.'

"Goliath who?"

'Goliath down. You looketh tired.'

...and now, from Daniel Beaty ~ CHECK THIS OUT!

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Warming Globe Watch: GARGANTUAN "Nomura" JELLYFISHES DESTROYING FISHERMEN's LIVELIHOODS

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by !Baha, 30 November 2009

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A few Gift Giving Ideas from iCUBED.us for Christmas 2009

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:59:43 +0800

by !Baha, 27 November 2009

This year for the holiday season 2009, from a long list of items, we parred down to come up with just three suggestions:

Number 1:

Give the gift of year long CLEAN AIR!

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WELL READ! - ON STARTING OR JOINING your own BOOK CLUB!

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:17:21 +0800

by Nomadic Chris, 26 November 2009

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SPORTS BLOG: “The Thierry Henry Handball Incident”, does HONOR matter when there's multimillions at stake??

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:25:51 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 24 November 2009

What are the repercussions of Thierry Henry’s handball against Ireland in their crucial World Cup play-off match?

Will this damage his reputation as one of the greatest players in the world?

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2009 World Toilet Day 'BIG SQUAT' RESULTS and 3 important P's

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:26 +0800

by !Baha, 23 November 2009

On 19th November, WORLD TOILET DAY, people on every continent - young and older - squatted for a minute in public to build awareness for the estimated 2.5 million nameless poor and destitute, in developing nations who die from diseases resulting from a lack of proper sanitation.

iCUBED.us reported on the "movement" and we'd hoped students & teens would join in THE BIG SQUAT last Thursday...
today, we're bringing our readers the results of this grassroots "movement", CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW as well as an important message from the UNHCR about a little thought of service they provide to refugees.

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Sustainable Eating: URBAN FARMS, ROOFTOP FARMS, Fresher Foods, Less Polluting

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:59:34 +0800

by LoLa, 20 November 2009

In cities around the world, rooftops are turning green, with fruits, vegetables, even rice and eggs being harvested by slick city dwellers hungry to connect with nature, and their own just-picked vine-ripened produce.

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SPORTS BLOG: TOGETHER AS A TEAM!

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:54:48 +0800

by Nomadic Chris, 19 November 2009

“LIFE IS A TEAM SPORT” – Quote

“The one man team is a complete and total myth” - Don Shula

Why are team sports important for teenagers?

What are the benefits of taking part in soccer, American football, rugby, hockey, basketball and other sports generally involving a large number of people?

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WARMING-GLOBE WATCH: Downsized Expectations for December '09 "COP15" Climate Meeting

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +0800

by !Baha, 16 November 2009

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Today world leaders meeting at ASEAN announced to the I-told-you-so chorus of Greenies around the world that there would NOT be "a full international legally binding agreement" to be expected as a result of the earth summit in Copenhagen beginning the first week of December. Instead, they are opting for a two-step approach, with a first step in December of coming to a "politically binding" agreement between all member nations, with the intention to later amend with hard numbers and legal obligations to reduce climate change.

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"FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH" DEALS: Are These Contests for Real?!

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:33:06 +0800

by !Baha, 13 November 2009

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In Chinese numerology the numbers with "four" are considered unlucky because four sounds like the word for "death". But in the West, the unlucky number is "thirteen" (I believe it's somehow related to witchcraft) but here's a strange little collection of little known facts revolving around "thirteen":

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THE ARTISTRY OF VERSE and SKETCHING: invitation to a book launch

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:07:05 +0800

by !Baha, 12 November 2009

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CAVE DRAWINGS are proof that it's in our nature to fill a blank canvas

IN the age of high-speed internet, fast food, instant gratification, and digital photography literally "at your fingertips" in mobile phones and assorted devices, it's a breath of fresh air to be reminded of patient human artistry in something as elemental as drawing and sketching - think CAVE DRAWINGS.

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"Get UR GOOD on!" says Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:30 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 10 November 2009

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“Miley + Youth Service America = Get UR Good ON!”

Do you want to share your volunteering ideas or experiences with the world?

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Nick Vujicic: “Life without Limbs” – A Man to Look Up to!

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:49:39 +0800

By Nomadic Chris, 9 November 2009

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“What would life be like if you had no limbs?”

“How would you go about daily life and deal with issues such as self esteem and confidence?”

“Would you end up inspiring people with your unique story?”

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WIN MONTHLY TICKETS for COMEDY CLUB: "Is Laughter, really, the Best Medicine?"

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:52 +0800

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