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jenergy V6 is coming soon!!
jenergy
December 1 | 12:28AM

We have been working hard on the new TIG V6 homepage design which includes changes to our navigation structure and a few new critical sections including a 'For Organizations' page, regional pages and content feeds on each of our site section pages featuring popular content!

If you would like to track the progress made throughout various... (read more)
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La jeunesse africaine, un potentiel entre instabilité et incertitude
kouyate
December 2 | 4:57AM

(MFI) "La jeunesse africaine, sa vitalité, sa créativité et ses aspirations" : tel est le thème du XXIIIe Sommet Afrique-France. Retiendra-t-il toute l’attention des dirigeants rassemblés à Bamako ? « C’est un potentiel gigantesque. Cela peut aussi être une menace considérable si cette jeunesse-là n’a d’autre horizon que... (read more)
Last 24 Hours  Last 24 Hours
LISTON
December 2 | 4:44AM
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moinul
help
Help Bangladeshi Sidr effected people- FOR Rehabilitations. Help Bangladeshi SIDR affected people SPECIALLY FOR ORPHAN CHILD. More than 20 million unprepared poor people of Bangladesh affected by CYCLONE SIDRE. Most of them lost their shelter, leading miserable life in sidr shelters, and rest of the people living under life risk on... (read more)
Bangladesh
kicheko
December 2 | 4:09AM
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A GRANDMOTHERS TRIBE IS BRILLIANT
A grandmother's tribe is a film documentary recognising grandmothers who are bringing up children whose parents (the grandmothers chilren) have died from HIV/AIDS. it is a sad story but does the noble thing of singing the unsung heroes in the fight against HIV /AIDS you can visit this site to learn more : www.agrandmotherstribe.com/ (read more)
Kenya
samiraisir
December 2 | 12:21AM
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Samira Hassan
STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY
WORLD ASSEMBLY OF YOUTH STATEMENT ON WORLD AIDS DAY 1 DECEMBER 2008 Today is World AIDS Day - an occasion to commemorate the challenges posed by a pandemic that has had a devastating effect on mankind, in particular the youth. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the World Aids Day, with the theme “Lead- Empower -... (read more)
Somalia
anandk
December 1 | 11:56PM
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Anand Koti
Pension hiked for physically challenged
HYDERABAD: Chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Monday announced hike in pensions for the physically challenged with immediate effect. Those with 40 per cent or more disability will get a pension of Rs 500 per month. In case of 60 to 80 per cent disability, the pension will be Rs 600 and in the case of 80 per cent to 100 per cent, the... (read more)
India
nan-dita
December 1 | 11:27PM
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Sweatshops
So most people around the world know of sweatshops right? Well how is it that most of my friends have no idea what i mean when i scream out sweatshops. My friends walk into the room, donning their hollister sweaters and their abercrombie shirts. Why am I the only one who sees the countless number of hardly paid women and children all over the... (read more)
Canada
Chrisjarvis
December 1 | 10:55PM
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Chris Jarvis
Why Volunteers Don’t Come Back
Nonprofits tend to see volunteers as necessary, but not strategic. Attitudes towards volunteerism are simplistic and out of date. The result? A loss of 1.9 billion hours of labor year to year. Corporate Volunteer programs can remedy all that. "I'm Bored... What's on TV?" You know that word association game? The one where you... (read more)
Canada
cadnacam
December 1 | 9:17PM
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santa claus
hi to everyone... im CHRISTOPHER MACANDA... and i am asking for some help this coming CHRISTMAS... i am from Philippines... many children here havnt seen santa claus in real life... since i am a fat, i decided to have a Santa costume... since december of 2003, i go out to places where a lot of street children and some other children would... (read more)
Philippines
kashboy
December 1 | 9:14PM
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Prince Charles Kash Jiduwah
World AIDS Day
Dec 01 is World AIDS Day According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.2 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. During 2007 some 2.5 million people became newly infected with the virus. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS before they are 35. ... (read more)
Nigeria
heathersc
December 1 | 6:20PM
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1st Day of COP!!!
After a very frustrating and very long trip, I can`t believe I am finally here in Poznan!!! My dad is the absolute greatest, we drove the 14 hours from the Northwest Territories to Edmonton so that I could make my flight. After some bad weather and an incident at the airport in my hometown, my dad offered to drive me down to Edmonton at 10:30... (read more)
Canada
editorkay
December 1 | 5:29PM
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Embassy's Visa Process in Lagos, Nigeria undermines genuine applicantion
The Director-General, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of South Africa. Attention: Dr Ayanda Ntsaluba Sir, Embassy's Visa Process in Lagos, Nigeria undermines genuine application, please help to redress. I have often dismissed many accusations against foreign missions in Nigeria due to the desperation that has grown... (read more)
Nigeria
satisshroff
December 1 | 3:59PM
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Satis Shroff
Swiss Book Prize 2008 (Satis Shroff)
Creative Writing: THE SWISS BOOK PRIZE 2008 (Satis Shroff, Freiburg) Books galore at Basle 08. An author named Wolfang Bortlik went even so far as to say, “books have now ( after the fixed price went down) the same character as commodities like socks and toothpaste.” Thereby implying that touching a book is like touching any other... (read more)
Germany
MargoM
December 1 | 3:41PM
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Monday
You do get the impression that the Poles hearts might not really be into all this stuff. And who can blame them? It was a top of 4 degrees today. Some of the delegates probably didn't come prepared for the cold, with several having to go out and buy layers of sweaters. Not much to report from the actual conference today. "Polish Business Day"... (read more)
Australia
laurakenyon
December 1 | 3:34PM
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LauraK
Canadian politics is getting heated.
It's not very often that there can be a blog title like this one. Canadian politics = exciting? What? Where am I? But for once - we've got something going on. I think what is happening now in Ottawa might actually be more exciting than what is happening right now in American politics. What is happening right now in American politics is Obama... (read more)
Canada
peoplesearchmis
December 1 | 3:27PM
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alive777
December 1 | 2:57PM
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George
how to solve this.........................
am a new teacher in a village one my cannot construct vertical lines with the guide of a rule poor hand writing ,not good in class and so on. how can solve this problem. for to move along with her collegues (read more)
Ghana
brightprofiles
December 1 | 2:16PM
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Irem Bright Chimezie
Still In The Quest For you to Start Making use of the Internet as a money spinning Tool: What I called the Public Private ATM
Hi friends and colleagues, In the spirit of friendship,oneness and warmness as we celebrate this years world AIDS day, i would like to live one mark in your life today, an unforgetable mark in your financial history that you can never be broke again in your life. The mark is you turning the internet to a money spinning tool. From my previous... (read more)
Nigeria
nallison36
December 1 | 2:11PM
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World AIDS Day
Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. Today around the world people will come together to remember those who have lost the battle with this devastating disease and stand together in hope for an AIDS free future. While in recent years, there has been a focus on the issue of AIDS in Africa which has become a full-fledged crisis or "global state... (read more)
Canada
Asiakingtravel
December 1 | 1:55PM
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Miss World 2007 and 2008 to attend charity concert in Hanoi
A charity concert will be held on January 13, 2009 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, with the participation of Miss World 2007 and 2008 and other overseas Vietnamese singers. The concert is co-organized by the Fund for the Support and Encouragement of the Overseas Vietnamese Community, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,... (read more)
Vietnam
zincfinger
December 1 | 1:17PM
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WHEN THE SCOURGE IS OVER
As the world raises awareness for the AIDS/HIV epidemic, it will augur well to justify the presence of this deadly virus that has taken away about 25million people from the surface of the earth since it was discovered in 1981.Much has been done and much has been said; Government policies has been thrown at stopping this virus, and... (read more)
Nigeria
hcarvajal33
December 1 | 12:55PM
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About Me
I have lived my life mainly in two continents, South and North America, both places have been full of unforgettable memories, people, experiences. (read more)
United States
canadianchick
December 1 | 12:34PM
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My Government...
Isn't perfect. But it's the one we voted for. A strong minority of us chose Stephen Harper as our Prime Minister less than 2 months ago. And now that choice is under threat. It all began last Thursday as our finance minister presented an economic update- a statement on the condition of Canada's economy. Included in the statement was an idea... (read more)
Canada
remish
December 1 | 12:31PM
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Zambia Commemorates World AIDS Day, 2008
Zambia joined the rest of the world in commemorating the world AIDS day on Monday. In lusaka, people from all walks of life matched from the University of Zambia great East road campus to Mulungushi International Conference Centre where activities to commemorate the day took place. Addressing the gathering at Mulungushi International... (read more)
Zambia
dougschrandt0
December 1 | 12:30PM
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Doug Schrandt - Financial Services
Doug Schrandt Advisor Financial Operations Management Outsourcing Experts Our financial operations management outsourcing experts offer professional CFO/Controller services to give your company immediate access to top level financial professionals with the experience and financial acumen necessary to achieve your goals. Expert financial... (read more)
Daniella1131
December 1 | 12:29PM
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Untitled
Hey team! This is just a superquick post to share some info on a fun event happening in E-town. There is a march ending at the legislature building on December 7th for the climate change day of action. Alberta's tar sands have been compared to Mordor from Lord of the Rings...which for those of you who aren't as big of a lotr geek as I am is... (read more)
Canada
copudo
December 1 | 11:03AM
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Christabell
HANDING-OVER CEREMONY FOR KIBERA WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES – 26 NOVEMBER 2008
Nairobi 26 November 2008: UN-HABITAT in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and the NGO Maji na Ufanisi, is convening a handing-over ceremony of water and sanitation facilities built under the Kibera Integrated Water, Sanitation and Waste Management (K-WATSAN) Project, part of the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP). The ceremony... (read more)
Kenya
Mutapa
December 1 | 11:01AM
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Richwell Phinias
Theme for World Aids Day 2008 set
"ZIMBABWE-Proven Leadership in HIV Prevention: Scale Up Treatment, Care and Support Now" is the country’s theme for the 2008 World Aids Day commemorations.Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world tomorrow in commemorating World Aids Day amid calls for increased efforts in improving treatment, care and support for people infected and affected with... (read more)
Zimbabwe
zephyr
December 1 | 10:19AM
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Dennis Dames
Africa: World Aids Day 2008
Commonwealth News and Information Service (London) PRESS RELEASE - The 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day merits the strong reiteration that HIV and AIDS constitute one of the greatest threats to the health of our planet - but that the threat is being, and can be, met. The nations and peoples of the world want it. The families and... (read more)
Bahamas
Aiicha
December 1 | 9:10AM
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Jessica
this is me
I´m new here in TIG so I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog about my life before anything else. Well I live in Finland and at the moment I study in high school. I´m doing an IB diploma programm wich is quite demanding but also rewarding. My mother comes froom netherlands and therefore I speak dutch too as my mother tongue.... (read more)
Finland
arq
December 1 | 8:00AM
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عطاءالرحمن قریشی
World AIDS Day
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Pakistan
nayufa2000
December 1 | 7:37AM
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Simon
The Irony of Man.
Today, the 1st of December every year is observed worldwide as "WORLD AIDS DAY". I have just come from an event organized by the government of Kenya nationwide to observe the day and reflect on the achievements and challenges that the Kenyan people have faced to date in tackling the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Invitations were mostly to those... (read more)
Kenya
sidsayed
December 1 | 6:14AM
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asmasiddiquasayed
Not Another Attack!!
I am tired of repeated attacks by terrorists in India. I would blame our vulnerability on poor intelligence and lack of border security. But the worst thing that affects me as an Indian is the repercussions. Its terrible to know that these terrorists always end up being identified as Islamic terrorist, and to everyone's minds, as Muslims. After... (read more)
India
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