http://civact6.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/555957 Using video and online technologies to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations.

See It -- Film It -- Change It

http://www.witness.org/

Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60 Years:nbsp; What Image Opened Your Eyes to Human Rights?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJLSTZ_Y8q0

5 Minute Video About Witness, the International Human Rights Organization
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhz00cMrkoo

The Hub for Human Rights Video and Action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSKH1cQ_Zhc

Before Filming:nbsp; A Guide for Video Advocacy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZfXfjmb7yo

Crying Sun:nbsp; The Impact of War in the Mountains of Chechnya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_KHYJuutk

Video from Burma:nbsp; SHOOT ON SIGHT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2EEJkyntV4

Dual Injustice:nbsp; Feminicide and Torture in Ciudad Juarez ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e5419nIVp8

******

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:01:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/555957 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/554559 G'Day All --

Without doubt, we can all use a Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays
greeting this year !!

Here's our regular version -- (but with updated links, of course):

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/TIGHolidayGreeting.htm

You'll find a few new film clips in the "Kilroy's Kaleidoscope" section, about two-thirds down the page.nbsp; Sample one or two each day for the next week or so, and you'll be "in the spirit" in time for the Main Event !!

If you enjoy the page, pass it along to others who might have a similar reaction.

Best wishes for the Holidays and the New Year ahead !!

***

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/554559

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:45:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/554559 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/536415 Screen 1.nbsp; "Bee" System Provides Connectivity in Emergencies

Screen 2.nbsp; Feeding Children During "Rat Flood" in Bangladesh

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TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:19:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/536415 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/535879 Screen 1.nbsp; Scouts Fight Bird Flu in Indonesia

Screen 2.nbsp; Rebuilding Ugandan Communities Through Sport

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

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TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:03:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/535879 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/526209 G'Day All --

For those who are interested, The Civic Action Free University's National Policy Issues page now has links for the complete collection of Obama Administration Straight Talk Political and Policy Issues that Matter.

Just scroll down the page to the 2nd big orange-colored panel:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/nationalpolicyissues.htm

For purposes of contrast and comparison, the Ralph Nader Straight Talk Political and Policy Issue material is a little farther down the page, on the 3rd orange-colored panel.

***

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Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/526209

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:29:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/526209 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/522967 G'Day All --

Based on user feedback, a very simple (but perhaps significant) change has been made to The Civic Action Free University's web page.

If you would like to have a look, go to the site, at:

http://www.tcafu.net

... and check the newly added:

>>>nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Important Notice for First-Time Visitors nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;<<<

The problem that many new users were having seemed to be caused by the very normal habit of just scrolling down the page, in order to see what's there.nbsp; But, because the page is so extensive, the scrolling process tended to become a confusing and "eye-glazing" experience.

The hope is that the simple -- but quite prominent -- new note at the beginning of the page will encourage new visitors to use the "Site Contents and Instant Access" panel, thereby greatly simplifying familiarization with the page's contents.

But, of course, the effectiveness of this modification will be determined by the "real world" experience reported by site visitors.

If you have any reactions -- pro or con -- please feel free to let me know.

***

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/522967

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:24:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/522967 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/516303 The Poor Voter on Election Day
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; by
John Greenleaf Whittier nbsp;(1852)


The proudest now is but my peer,
The highest not more high;
Today, of all the weary year,
A king of men am I.

Today, alike the great and small,
The nameless and the known;
My palace is the people's hall,
The ballot-box my throne!

Who serves today upon the list
Beside the served shall stand;
Alike the brown and wrinkled fist,
The gloved and dainty hand!

The rich is level with the poor,
The weak is strong today;
And sleekest broadcloth counts no more
Than homespun frock of gray.

Today let pomp and vain pretense
My stubborn right abide;
I set a plain man's common sense
Against the pedant's pride.

Today shall simple manhood try
The strength of gold and land;
The wide world has not wealth to buy
The power in my right hand!

While there's grief to set redress,
Or balance to adjust,
Where weighs our living manhood less
Than Mammon's vilest dust --

While there's a right to need my vote,
A wrong to sweep away,
Up! clouted knee and ragged coat!
A man's a man today!

************

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

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TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:08:00 EST http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/516303 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/511869 G'Day All --

Although the material below might not seem directly related to your personal priorities, skills for coping with difficult challenges could undoubtedly be enhanced by training to achieve some reasonable level of success in the kinds of field exercises that are shown.

Abbreviated U.K. Special Air Service Qualification Course --
Wilderness Hostile Area Survival Skills

http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/yourturf4/SASSurvivalSkills.html

***

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/511869

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:39:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/511869 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/507551 G'Day All --

Item 1:nbsp; Cool Film Clip !!

Takin' It Back with Barack, Jack!nbsp; (For Swing voters!!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJW67YfLWgs

***

Item 2:nbsp; Invitation -- Share Your Pick for "Best Editorial Cartoon of the Week" with Your Co-Subscribers.

The details:

In the "Morning Coffee Muffin" Section of The Civic Action Free University's News and Media Center:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/tcafunewscenter.htm#Coffee

... you have undoubtedly seen a link to:nbsp; "Some of the Most Creative Recent Editorial Cartoons."nbsp; That site can be accessed directly, at:

http://www.cagle.com/

At your convenience, try taking a few minutes to surf through the weekly cartoons, and share your pick for "Best of the Week" with the rest of us.

Identifying the cartoon you've selected is quite simple -- all you need to do is copy the web address of the page on which it appears, and indicate the cartoon by its caption.

Or, if you want to be more specific, select the cartoon you like by right-clicking on its image, and then clicking on:nbsp; "Copy Image Location."nbsp; This image web address (i.e., the cartoon's URL) can then be posted, and should take viewers directly to the cartoon you've selected.

Feel free to include any comments you would like to make about the one(s) you've chosen.

This activity should be interesting and fun.nbsp; If you have friends or associates who might like to participate, please pass the information along to them.

***

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:10:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/507551 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/505561 G'Day All --

Although long overdue, at The Civic Action Free University's News and Media Center, the playbill has been updated for "Kilroy's 'Sextupleplex' of Current Audiovisual Treats."

You can go to it directly at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/tcafunewscenter.htm#Sextupleplex

I hope you'll enjoy the new material !!

*****

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

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Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:23:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/505561 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/501191 G'Day All --

As you probably know, in Germany Oktoberfest is now celebrated during September, in order to increase the likelihood of favorable weather.nbsp; So the greeting provided below -- coming to you in October -- is a little late.

Nevertheless, I hope you'll enjoy it.nbsp; I try to include quite a few "bells and whistles" on pages like this, so visitors willing to take a little time will encounter a number of pleasant treats.

Be sure to explore "Kilroy's Oktoberfest Kaleidoscope -- Celebrating the Twelve Kegs of Oktoberfest," on the big yellow panel about halfway down the page.

In case you happen to notice, I confess to having "recycled" a few images from Saint Patrick's Day:nbsp; (a) because I kind of like them,nbsp; and (b) because both festivals celebrate -- in different ways -- some of the same things.nbsp; If the duplications strike you as unacceptable, you are excused from any responsibility to look at them.

Have a good time !!

Happy Oktoberfest !!
http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/yourturf3/TCAFUOktoberFest.htm

*****

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/501191

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:24:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/501191 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/489385 Screen 1.nbsp; Rural Radio in Africa

Screen 2.nbsp; Rebuilding Afghanistan -- One Village at a Time

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/489385

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:47:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/489385 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/488655 Screen 1.nbsp; ENRAP -- Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity with Digital Video:nbsp; Phase 1

Screen 2.nbsp; ENRAP -- Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity with Digital Videonbsp; Phase 2

Find out more about ENRAP at:

http://www.enrap.org/

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/488655

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:27:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/488655 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/487717 Screen 1.nbsp; Natural Alternative Building

Screen 2.nbsp; Rural Electrification -- Isofoton

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Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/487717

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:53:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/487717 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/486795 Screen 1.nbsp; Pedal Power Using a Dual Purpose Bicycle

Screen 2.nbsp; Whole Planet Foundation Overview

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/486795

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:07:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/486795 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/485843 Screen 1.nbsp; Cal-Earth Eco-Dome Homes

Screen 2.nbsp; Eco-Dome -- Low-Cost Houses of Earth

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort. Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so. Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>> If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/485843

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews, Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building: Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address: civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:26:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/485843 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/483221 Screen 1.nbsp; An Introduction to Bandhan -- Microfinance in India

Screen 2.nbsp; Oxfam's CHANGE Initiative -- College Leadership Program

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/483221

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:58:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/483221 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/479517 Screen 1.nbsp; Ubeng -- The Heart of Sustainable Development

Screen 2.nbsp; New Nglelepen -- Sustainable Development

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/479517

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:15:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/479517 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/478757 Screen 1.nbsp; PNI Nigeria Institute for Sustainable Development

Screen 2.nbsp; CARE: Women Overcoming Poverty

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/478757

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:47:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/478757 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/475403 Screen 1.nbsp; India's Free Lunch for School Children

Screen 2.nbsp; A Mini Documentary on Action Against Poverty

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/475403

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:54:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/475403 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/470083 G'Day All --

Wow !!nbsp; Check out the *outstanding* collection of human rights mini video clips at "Youth for Human Rights."

>>>nbsp; Web site:nbsp; http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/index.htm

Click where it says,nbsp; "Watch the Ads."

As you will see, the content of these clips is consistent with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The United Nations web page that provides text of the Universal Declaration in nearly all of the world's languages has been a little difficult to access recently -- probably due to the high level of viewing in conjunction with the Declaration's 60th Anniversary.nbsp; But if you can get through to the site, its at:

http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/navigate/alpha.htm

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/470083

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:33:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/470083 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/461739 Hi Joseph --

>>>nbsp; Item A.nbsp; NGO/PVO Directories Added to The Civic Action Free University's Cameroon Links

Per our recent communications, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) -- or, Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) -- Directories have been added to The Civic Action Free University's (TCAFU's) Cameroon Links.

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/worldcivactnet02A.htm

Under Cameroon, see links 4., 5., and 6.

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>>>nbsp; Item B.nbsp; International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection

At the Free University's main site:

http://www.tcafu.net

On the "Site Contents Instant Access" panel, click on Item 3. -- "International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection."

Or, you can go directly to the Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

As you will see, some of the film clips in question focus on micro-enterprise development and/or community economic development of various types.

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>>>nbsp; Item C.nbsp; Again, on the TCAFU "Site Contents Instant Access" panel, click on Item 5. -- "Topic-Focused "Civic Action for Your Turf" (CA4YT) Groups Links"

Or, you can go directly to the Topic-Focused Groups, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#Topic-Focused

Here, in alphabetical order, you will find a wide variety of E-Mail Groups -- each with its own collection of relevant links -- under the following headings:

Appropriate, Innovative, Sustainable Technologies
Consumer Cooperatives
Credit Unions
Cyber-Business Development
Economic Development
Environmental Quality
Grant Planning Evaluation
Housing Development
Individual Development Accounts
Job Development Vocational Training
Micro-Business Small Business Incubators
Producer Cooperatives
Rural Community Water Utilities
Rural Transportation
Self-Reliant Sustainable Lifestyle Practices

I hope that some of the above material will prove useful.

Let me know as additional questions arise, and/or if I can be of further assistance.

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/461739

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:16:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/461739 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/451765 Screen 01.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 01 of 15

Screen 02.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 02 of 15

Screen 03.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 03 of 15

Screen 04.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 04 of 15

Screen 05.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 05 of 15

Screen 06.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 06 of 15

Screen 07.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 07 of 15

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Screen 10.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 10 of 15

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Screen 12.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 12 of 15

Screen 13.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 13 of 15

Screen 14.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 14 of 15

Screen 15.nbsp; The Corporation -- Partnbsp; 15 of 15

I hope you will find the material presented in the above film clips to be informative.nbsp; If you have questions or comments, please share them.nbsp; Differing and/or alternative perspectives are always welcome.

Would you like to explore the possibilities for volunteer, professional, and/or career involvement in civic action, community service, and other constructive developmental efforts in countries that are of greatest interest to you ??

Take a little time to acquaint yourself with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are currently engaged in programs of this sort.nbsp; Link up and learn from them if you can find opportunities to do so.nbsp; Use the directories below:

TakingITGlobal Organizations Directory

InterAction Membership Directory

USAID Private Voluntary Organizations Directory

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/451765

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:37:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/451765 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/418309 G'Day All --

The Civic Action Free University wishes you a very:

Happy Bastille Day !!

http://www.angelfire.com/ca5/yourturf3/TCAFUBastilleDay.html

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/418309

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


***********************************************]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:34:00 EDT http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/418309 http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/417257 G'Day All --

Today's students, who are without memories the Cold War years -- from the 1950s through the 1980s -- may not fully understand why it is of the utmost importance that irresponsible or fanatical individuals and/or governments NEVER gain control of nuclear weapons.

Below are some film clips that will help you more clearly appreciate the threats that nuclear weapons -- and the possibility of nuclear attacks of any sort -- pose for ALL peoples of the world.

The following clips generally portray large-scale nuclear exchanges, for which there might be some brief advanced warning.nbsp; Isolated nuclear attacks by terrorists or "rogue nations" would most likely come without any prior warning.nbsp; These could be expected to produce equally devastating effects from heat, blast, and radiation -- but of a somewhat more localized sort.

One additional comment needs to be added for people who have very strong religious beliefs.nbsp; While your religion should be fully respected, if anyone has told you that the use of nuclear weapons will cause Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad, the Messiah, the 12th Imam, or any other "Savior" to return to Earth, you really need to carefully investigate any of the previous great catastrophes in human history for which similar forecasts were made.nbsp; You will almost certainly find that, in every case, hopes expressed for the miraculous appearance of such deities have not proven to be correct.nbsp; In short, if we humans take it upon ourselves to destroy most or all of civilization, expectations that some Supernatural Being will suddenly appear and set everything right again are exceedingly unlikely to be fulfilled.nbsp; Using such predictions to justify or rationalize the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances would seem to be irrational to a point that very nearly approximates lunacy.

Screen 1.nbsp; "Threads" -- A 1980's Docu-Film about a Nuclear Attack on Sheffield, in the U.K.

Screen 2.nbsp; The End, Nuclear War

Screen 3.nbsp; Nuclear War: Atomic Explosions. Hydrogen Bombs

Screen 4.nbsp; Nuclear War: A Guide To Armageddon -- Part 1

Screen 5.nbsp; Nuclear War: A Guide To Armageddon -- Part 2

Screen 6.nbsp; Nuclear War: A Guide To Armageddon -- Part 3

Keep in mind that just and lasting peace can only be achieved if we work as hard at it as we do to wage wars.

I hope the above material will be thought-provoking. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to share them.

Visit and explore the growing International Civic Action, Community Service, and Development Film Clip Collection, at:

http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/yourturf/civactnet.htm#FilmClips

>>>nbsp; If you want to forward this material to others, the correct URL is:

http://civact6.tigblog.org/post/417257

Best wishes to all,

Dave Matthews,nbsp; Facilitator
The Civic Action Free University
http://www.tcafu.net
"Nation-Building:nbsp; Are You Serious ??"
E-Mail Address:nbsp; civact6@yahoo.com


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