"On 4 December 2000, the UN General Assembly, taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world, proclaimed 18 December as International Migrants Day. On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly had adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
Global Warming: GARGANTUAN JELLYFISHES Destroying Fishermen's Livelihoods
by !Baha, 30 November 2009 (republished August 2011)
Weighing in at upwards of 200 kilograms each, the giant Nomura jellyfish have wreaked havoc in the waters around Japan. Of the most extreme stories, on November 2nd a Japanese fishing trawler capsized, after netting a dozen or more of the giant jellyfish, throwing its three man crew into the calm waters to await rescue.
Let the Punishment Suit the Crime: too harsh punishment equals injustice too!
WISDOM PREVAILS as LAWMAKERS ADDRESS IMPORTANT "NEW" SOCIAL ISSUES LIKE "SEX-TEXTING" -and- arguments for LEGALIZING "soft" RECREATIONAL DRUGS to end the WAR ON DRUGS
ValerieW-18's QUEST FOR KAYA reveals the need for better cultural integration
by ValerieW-18, 9 May 2011
The mindboggling selection at modern supermarkets is often cited as an example of globalization. But my experience in trying to find a simple jar of kaya has made me wonder how true this really is.
VICTIMS BECOME VICTIMIZERS, PERPETUATING A VICIOUS CYCLE: Some Gay Men hide behind Hatred to Protect themselves
by !Baha, 15 April 2011
WARNING!
The contents of this blog is NOT suitable for those younger than 18, due to the mature subject matter.
A 2009 study showed that men who tested positive for homophobia and expressed distinct hostility towards homosexuals and homosexuality, were in fact those who were aroused when viewing movies with male homoerotic sexual content.
That is to say, "HOMOPHOBIA IS GAY". (The research findings has been summarized and copied below... )
We've all heard the familiar mantra, “Don't Drink and Drive,” butdrinking can lead to dire consequences even if you don't drink and drive!
Statistics show that after years of aggressive education in schools and at home, incidents of drunk driving among high school students are on the decline. However, the number of teens who drink has been slower to abate.
Using SEX to sell any and everything means it works, BUT, do we go too far when sexualizing pre-pubescent children?
by nycScribbler, 4 April 2011
The newest scandal to rock the clothing retailer Abercrombie and Fitch involves the marketing of a sexy push-up bikini top to eight-year-old girls.
Push-up bikini top for EIGHT YEAR OLDS?! WT...
The “Ashley push-up” bikini top was featured on the A&F website before being re-categorized as an item better suited for girls age 12 and up after the public’s heated response.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EARTHQUAKE: "The Triangle of Life" (new info added on 26March)
by Mags, 18 March 2011
Where to HIDE During an Earthquake
Remember that stuff about hiding under a table or standing in a doorway? Well, forget it! That could get you killed for sure, if the building, walls or ceiling collapses ... HOWEVER, hiding under tables does protect you from falling objects, including lighting fixtures, books, plates, wall hangings, etc...
Mainland Chinese teens want to be educated about SAFE SEX, ... forget Abstinence-only!
By nycScribbler, 14 March 2011
Though abstinence is the only infallible way to prevent pregnancy, CONDOMS protect against unwanted pregnancies, AND, PREVENT THE SPREAD OF many types of SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs)
Scarlettrose-17 on "The Media Landscape" and The Importance of Learning to Filter and Understand the World
by Scarlettrose-17, 9 March 2011
In the 21st century, mass media constitutes a huge part of our lives. All our daily activities include mass media, it's hard to imagine our lives without the media's presence. Be it internet for entertainment and communication; newspapers, TV, movies, radio, even music -- mass media has taken shape in different forms and penetrate into our daily existence.
A CNN HERO: Narayanan Krishnan, "Nutrition for the body and for the soul"
by Mags, 2 February 2011
Here's a story about an upper caste man in India who quit his career in a five-star hotel to feed and wash the poor and destitute.
There are so many people in the world who do this sort of selfless giving, and kudos to CNN for noticing them, and their wonderful stories... more should be said about such uplifting and heart-warming news stories ...
THE MANY FORMS OF BULLYING: physical, verbal, emotional, cyber, public, private ... P.1/3
by nycScribbler, 17 January 2011
Many of us have experienced bullying at some point in our lives. It’s not something you can easily forget. Whether you are teased because you are different, not part of the “in crowd”, or because you are smart, it is never acceptable. Bullies pick on those whom they see as an easy target.
Wikileaks – "CHAMPIONS OF THE FREE PRESS" or "ENEMY OF THE STATE"?
by nycScribbler, 29 December 2010
Most of us have heard about the unfolding saga of the renegade whistle-blowing website, WIKILEAKS and their steady leaking of untraceable sensitive and classified information from governments and organizations around the world. This story reads like a page from a Tom Clancy novel.
STOP THE HATE: Let's Value Love and Compassion Instead... by Cornelius Grey and Margaret Chen
iCUBED.us' Christmas Message for 2010
For teens confronting their own sexuality, a homophobic public that condones misinformation -- and equates homosexuality to "sin", to "mental illness", even to "paedophilia" -- can make anyone desperate to hide those feelings inside themselves, and it can make The Future look so bleak that questioning teens would rather end their own lives.
"ARTS IN THE PARK" a Hong Kong Mardi Gras Extravaganza... this Saturday and Sunday 13-14 November
by !Baha, 10 November 2010
Don't miss this exciting outdoor event at VICTORIA PARK in HONG KONG! ... brought to you by the fan-tab-ulous folks at HKYAF, that's Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation
REDUCE WASTE! NO MORE THROW AWAYS - Spanish designer with a PhD invents SPRAY-ON FASHION for a new take on READY TO WEAR
Would YOU spend fifteen minutes to SPRAY ON a super sexy skin tight shirt or outfit? and, more importantly, do you have the model-esque bod to pull it off? *smile
TEDx YOUTH DAY HONG KONG launches, Saturday 20 NOVEMBER 2010
by !Baha, 29 October 2010
If you haven't heard of the TED brand, or watched their amazing roster of speakers online at TED.com, each given 18 minutes to present IDEAS WORTH SPREADING, you've gotta get out of your cave and join the Age of Internet! *smile
Residents of Didcot, Oxfordshire are the first town in the UK to use gas made from their own human waste to heat their homes.
Thanks to an EU directive, the UK must produce 15% of the energy it uses from renewable energy sources by 2020. And what could be better than to solve 2 problems in one solution: RECYCLE/REUSE & RENEWABLE ENERGY!
Up to 200 Oxfordshire residences will soon be using biomethane created from their sewage. The recycling process takes three weeks total.
The process is a fairly simple one.
JOIN the HALLO*GR*EEN COSTUME CONTEST with WWF's annual Fall Fundraiser – 31 Oct and 7 Nov 2010
"U.N. Year of BIODIVERSITY in the HOUSE!"
by nycScribbler, 26 October 2010
In the spirit of Halloween, a special “HALLOGREEN COSTUME AWARD” is being offered for the top five best costumes, preferably made with ECO-friendly materials. Participants are encouraged to take a photo, in costume at the Mai Po Nature Reserve and email it to walk@wwf.org.hk by Nov 15... Prizes will be awarded to the top five winners. Please refrain from wearing bright colors or shiny materials to avoid disturbing the birds.
Random Acts of Kindness – Ways to Give Small with Big Impact
By Nomadic Chris, 2 June 2010
Giving is such a simple concept which reaps many great benefits but many are still hesitant to perform this straight forward action. People often say that they don’t make enough or that the economic climate is bad to not give to charity; but it is estimated that if a person makes US$50,000 per annum, they are already in the top 1% of all income earners in the world! Comparatively, some people are luckier than they think they are! Even the smallest of actions can make a huge difference for those less well off than yourselves!
HOW TO SAY NO: to Drugs or anything else you don't want -- AVOID ADDICTIONS by MAKING BETTER CHOICES...
by !Baha, 7 August 2009 - Republished on 15 March 2010
"JUST SAY NO!" says the anti-drug-use slogans
It's difficult to say NO, sometimes it seems impossible. We've all been in situations where we're offered something and saying NO would hurt the other person's feelings, or you'll look like a snob, you'll not 'fit in' with the crowd...
No Longer a Myth? Found: The 'Lost' City of El Dorado...
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.
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