27 February, 2011
24 February, 2011
Long before today's peaceful revolutions, there was the EDSA
Long before the revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, and even before the fall of the Iron Curtain and peaceful revolutions in Eastern Europe, there was the People Power Revolution in the Philippines.
This week commemorates the 25th anniversary when a peaceful revolution toppled a dictatorship.
Today's struggles in the Middle East echo what happened back in 1986 in the Philippines.
Never doubt the power of activism!
This week commemorates the 25th anniversary when a peaceful revolution toppled a dictatorship.
Today's struggles in the Middle East echo what happened back in 1986 in the Philippines.
Never doubt the power of activism!
23 February, 2011
Support social entrepreneurship, not begging
In keeping up with global trends in non-government management and fundraising, I came upon an article from the BBC regarding street fund raisers in the United Kingdom.
In the UK, these fund raisers are often called "chuggers," a derogatory term abbreviated from "charity muggers."
Our country has its own problem with "chuggers." Generally, they can be seen outside a supermarket or discount store begging (that I firmly believe to be the most accurate term) for money. Sometimes, they're on the street corner, walking down the column of stopped cars shaking a bucket with some change to get attention.
As you'll note, I'm not a fan of this form of fund raising.
I'm not at all against fund raising for non-government organizations. I've done my fair share in collecting donations and raising money for many great causes and organizations. What I don't appreciate are the tactics employed by some to raise money which amounts to glorious panhandling.
I firmly believe that if you fund raise, you should try to offer something tangible in return for a donation. That is not panhandling. It's okay, for example, that I see Girl Scouts out in front of a store trying to sell their cookies. They are making an effort to offer you something in exchange for money... a very responsible form of social entrepreneurship. I definitely support that!
We need to take it upon ourselves to teach youth to earn the money they raise. So next time, think about that when you come upon that car wash or bake sale.
In the UK, these fund raisers are often called "chuggers," a derogatory term abbreviated from "charity muggers."
Our country has its own problem with "chuggers." Generally, they can be seen outside a supermarket or discount store begging (that I firmly believe to be the most accurate term) for money. Sometimes, they're on the street corner, walking down the column of stopped cars shaking a bucket with some change to get attention.
As you'll note, I'm not a fan of this form of fund raising.
I'm not at all against fund raising for non-government organizations. I've done my fair share in collecting donations and raising money for many great causes and organizations. What I don't appreciate are the tactics employed by some to raise money which amounts to glorious panhandling.
I firmly believe that if you fund raise, you should try to offer something tangible in return for a donation. That is not panhandling. It's okay, for example, that I see Girl Scouts out in front of a store trying to sell their cookies. They are making an effort to offer you something in exchange for money... a very responsible form of social entrepreneurship. I definitely support that!
We need to take it upon ourselves to teach youth to earn the money they raise. So next time, think about that when you come upon that car wash or bake sale.
09 February, 2011
The Sacrifices Our Soldiers and Their Families Endure
Uncle Sam provided my brother-in-law a once in a lifetime birthday gift today... an all-expense, perhaps year-long adventure to the Middle East. So, we all got into the car this morning for the big party at 4:30 a.m.
It's going to be a difficult 2011 for him, my sister, and my nephew.
Never underestimate the sacrifices our soldiers endure, and more importantly, the family they have to leave. Children as young as my nephew don't know what this all means. His tears and cries for his daddy are only briefly comforted by the slideshow of pictures I show him on my laptop.
01 February, 2011
Lovin' Law & Order: UK
If you're a fan of Law & Order, then you've got to check out the UK version! It's so interesting to learn of the nuances of the British legal system.
Sometimes we can learn a little from pop culture.
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