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Rafflecopter Launch Party Giveaway: Win an iPad & a Kindle Fire

Happy New Year from Rafflecopter HQ! To start 2012, you’ll have a chance at winning an iPad2 or one of two Kindle Fires in what we’re calling the ‘Rafflecopter Launch Party Giveaway’!

Say ‘Hi’ To Rafflecopter

Rafflecopter makes the whole process of running giveaways on your blog really, really easy. Over 80,000 giveaways have been created with Rafflecopter, and if you didn’t know yet, there’s a new version in town! Oh yeah, it’s free. If you haven’t used Rafflecopter, sign up and launch a giveaway in the matter of minutes.
If you’re a Rafflecopter veteran, check out several of our recent blog posts, including ‘6 Tips for Rafflecopter’s New Widget‘, and ‘Rafflecopter Q&A: Facebook vs. Email Login‘.

Now… Let’s Give Away Something Awesome!

To celebrate the new year, we’re going to give away a 16GB Apple iPad2 and several Kindle Fires. The giveaway starts Monday 1/9 at 12:01 a.m. and lasts for a month. To enter, simply tell us who referred you to this giveaway! You can receive additional entries by tweeting about this giveaway, following us on twitter, and giving us feedback. In addition, we’re doing something a little special to make things more fun:
Suggest a Mascot Name – You’ve seen the Rafflecopter smiley-face dude hanging around the web. The poor guy needs a name, and we want to leave it up to you to decide what his (or her?) name should be. For an additional entry, suggest a name! After the giveaway is over, we’ll go through the list of names and pick out our favorite suggestions (be creative!) and bring it to a vote on Facebook. If your name is chosen, you’ll win a Kindle Fire and be immortalized in Rafflecopter history :)

Help Spread The Love… And Win! :)

Nine months ago, we set out to create an app that makes it super simple to manage the process of running a giveaway on your blog. In 2012, with your continued support, we’re looking forward to making Rafflecopter even awesome-r :)
Many of you have asked how you can give back. We’ve had emails sent to us asking if we accept donations. We’ve even had folks send us food and yes, someone even ordered us a pizza! We sincerely appreciate the support. Nothing makes us happier :) We believe in keeping Rafflecopter free and strive to keep it that way.
So if you love Rafflecopter and want to give back, simply help us spread the word! Not enough motivation? Then how about this for an incentive: If you refer the winner, you win a Kindle Fire for yourself. BOOM! Look out – It’s raining prizes!
If you want to embed the widget on your blog for +5 entries, here’s how you’d do it. Just go to this link and follow the instructions:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/Z3JlZzoxMDA=/

This giveaway is open for the US and Canadian residents and will close February 9th at 12:01 a.m. EST.

Thanks for sharing the love!!

BID PILIPINAS - THE MOST EXCITING PENNY AUCTION SITE IN THE PHILIPPINES

 

 

What is BidPilipinas.com?

BidPilipinas.com is the most exciting penny auction site in the Philippines where anyone at legal age can participate. Providing best deals and awesome entertainment to the Filipino. 

 

How BidPilipinas.com works?

BidPilipinas.com is similar to a live auction where there’s a host and bidders. BidPilipinas.com will act as the host, and players will be the bidders and we’re doing the auctions online. Participating on BidPilipinas.com auctions is easy as 1 2 3. First register, second buy bids or credits, and third will be the placing of your bids on active auction. Each time you place your bid, price will goes up by 1 centavo (0.01 peso). The timer will reset automatically to give chance to other users/bidders to place their bid/s. Just like on live auction when the host yells; "Going once...", "Going twice..." and sold. If you are the last bidder when the time runs out, you’ll be the winner. 

 

How do I join BidPilipinas.com and start participating on bidding?

It’s easy to join, go visit www.bidpilipinas.com and look for signup button. Follow the instructions to register. 

 

How to place my bid on an auction in BidPilipinas.com?

In order to place your bid on a certain auction. You need to login using your secured account and navigate to a specific auction page. Look for "BID" button; hit it to place your bid. 

 

What to do next after I won an auction?

Once you won an auction, claim it. Go to your dashboard or win history then hover on the latest item won and click it to claim. 

 

Does minor allowed to participate in BidPilipinas.com?

Minors are not allowed to participate in any auction; player/bidder must be 18 years of age to participate on active auctions. 

 

How safe to be in BidPilipinas.com?

We understand that the technology is not perfect, we take security very seriously. BidPilipinas.com has formed a security team to make sure that the bidding process is fair, secure, and fun for the participating players. We don’t use bots/robots to perform bidding. Owners and employees themselves and their relative (1st level) will not be permitted to join on bidding. We are striving to provide best of best auction experience to end users. 

 

How to contact BidPilipinas.com customer support?

To contact BidPilipinas.com customer support, please visit www.bidpilipinas.com, from the main menu select "Contact Us" and follow instructions from there to get fast response from support team. 

 

Violations that I need to avoid in BidPilipinas.com?

For the user’s safety and satisfaction, every user/bidder must avoid any prohibited acts against BidPilipinas.com and other users/bidders. We will not give any chance to user/s suspected of engaging in suspicious activity, we’ll immediately disqualify or terminate his/her account. Activities like team play, collusion and conspiracy, multiple accounts, and intimidation play are forbidden. Please review the service agreement for more info. BidPilipinas.com will not refund any bids or funds to user/s that violated any of the forbidden activities. 

 

Can I create multiple accounts?

User/bidder can only have single account (1 user = 1 account).

8th of 12 Holiday Goodie Giveaways: AirPhilExpress Roundtrip Ticket!

Remember that time when AirPhil Express and I were FO? And then they totally rebounded with their personal approach to customer service that cleared them off my block-list? Well, since this holiday is all about sharing and redemption and happy thoughts, I’d like to pay forward what AirPhil Express gave to me, to my readers.

 

So, for my 7th of 12 Days of Christmas Goodie Giveaways, ONE lucky ToT-er will win one (1) roundtrip ticket to any Airphil Express Domestic Destination!!!

*PLEASE READ CAREFULLY*

Only followers of Trip or Treats are eligible to win.  Hit “Subscribe to ToT via Email” in that cute little box over on the right hand side menu.

1. You MUST  like the Trip Or Treats and AirPhil Express Facebook Page (if posting this on FB)

2. Comment on this post with your complete name and email address. (Remember to be a follower!)

3. Copy this link: http://wp.me/p20k2c-dW

4. You can get up to FOUR  chances to win by including any or all (why not!?) of the following on your comment. Each link/tweet/FB/blog is equal to one ticket!

• Copy the link above and paste it on your FB page  as a link saying: “I want to win the #12DaysOfChristmasGoodieGiveaways Roundtrip Ticket from @Trip or Treats and @Airphil Express ” MAKE SURE you tag Trip or Treats (@Triportreats)  and Airphil Express (@Airphil Express) and  add the link http://wp.me/p20k2c-dW as a STATUS MESSAGE. Make your post public and  Paste the FB link on your comment.

• Post this Goodie Giveaway link on your blog (Blogspot, Multiply, WordPress, site, personal), Or “Link to this post” at the bottom of this page, and include the link to your site on your comment!

• Tweet “I want to win the Roundtrip @airphilexpress Ticket from @triportreats  #12DaysOfChristmasGoodieGiveaways http://wp.me/p20k2c-dW ” and make sure you follow me on Twitter, then paste the tweet link on your comment.

Comments will be accepted til December 18, 2011, and I will post the winner in the comment form as well as inform winner via email on the 19th of December. I will also email the E-GC to the winner so make sure the email address you post is valid.

Ready. Set COMMENT!

Saucy September - Style Attempt’s 3rd Giveaway

First of all, I just wanna say that you guys are amazing! Thank you for continuously reading my blog. And a sweet hello to my new followers! <3

As promised, here’s another awesome giveaway for all of you. And this time, not only one will be named the winner. Yes, I’ll be having three winners!

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And now, here’s the mechanics:
1. Follow Style Attempt in Facebook AND Google Friend Connect (See sidebar) (1 point each)
2. Follow my giveaway sponsors SM GTW, MAVEN MAGAZINE, and LORYS (1 point each)
3.Tweet (1 pt) / Blog (1 pt) / Share (2pts) this giveaway. Don’t forget to tag @styleattempt (for FB posts) or @ayeenregalado (for Tweets)
4. Comment on this post in this format:
NAME: (Insert Name Here)
EADD: (Insert E-add Here)
SAUCY SEPTEMBER: (Insert the steps you’ve accomplished)

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Contest ends on Sept 30, 11:59 am.
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POINT SYSTEM:
1 ) Each step corresponds to a points (9 POINTS ALL IN ALL);
2) Those who will do all the steps and get perfect points will be grouped and one of them will be chosen for first prize;
3) Those who will have incomplete points will battle out for 2nd and 3rd prizes.
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REMINDERS:
1) Only one entry per person. If you’ll do the same steps over and over, it won’t equate to additional entries.
2) Winners must contact me within 48 hours after the announcement of winners. Otherwise, the prize will be forfeited.
3) Winners must be willing to meet-up with me, or shoulder the shipping expenses should it reach more than Php80.
4) No need to tag my giveaway sponsors. Simply follow their Facebook/Twitter pages and you’re good to go.

So, what are you waiting for, JOIN NOW! :)

PinoyRecipe.net’s Gadget Giveaways

On October 31, 2011 Pinoy Recipe will be  giving away Gadgets to lucky PinoyRecipe.net Readers

sponsored by Philippines Tech and Gadget Reviews – AspireSearchMarketing.com!

 The prizes are:

• 1st Prize: (1 unit) Apple Ipod Shuffle
• 2nd Prize: Sun Cellular Broadband Internet USB Modem with Free 45 hours or US$30 Gift Card via Amazon
• 3rd Prize: (1 unit) Logitech Wireless Mouse M215 or US$20 Gift Card via Amazon
• Consolation Prize: 3 pieces PinoyRecipe T-Shirts to 3 PinoyRecipe.net’s readers.

 (Contest is Open Worldwide, other country residents will receive their Apple Ipod Shuffle from Amazon.com and the other Gadgets will be replaced by Amazon Gift Cards )

Contest Mechanics: ( Please follow the Contest Mechanics and Contest Rules carefully to avoid disqualification of entries )


Required Steps to join the contest:

• 1] Subscribe to the new  PinoyRecipe Newsletter Don’t forget to validate your email subscription. ( we abandon our Feedburner email newsletter, we are now using MailChimp mailserver. If you are not receiving newsletter from “MailChimp mailserver” then you need to subscribe here), If you’re already an email subscriber please proceed to step #2
• 2] Become a fan of PinoyRecipe.net on Facebook If you’re already an FB fan, please proceed to step #3
• 3] Become a fan of Philippines Tech and Gadget and Reviews on Facebook If you’re already an FB fan, please proceed to step #4
• 4 ] Fill up the OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM here. ( Step 1 & 4 = 8 entry points )

Bonus Points:

• 1] In your Facebook status message tag Pinoy Recipe. ( 3 entry points ) Here’s the tag information:

Like @Pinoy Recipe and Win these Gadgets, Apple iPod Shuffle, Sun Cellular Broadband USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse

• 2] Blog about the contest – ( 8 entry points )  You can copy this SAMPLE BLOG POST (click here to view), please make sure that the sponsors link and the link back to this post is working or your entry will be disqualified.
• 3] Follow PinoyRecipe.net on Twitter ( 2 entry points )
• 4] Tweet this giveaway on your own Twitter Account( 3 entry points )

Copy and post this to your Twitter account:

Join PinoyRecipe’s Gadget Giveaways and Win an Apple iPod Shuffle, SunCellular USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse  http://bit.ly/pJxVWA

CONTEST RULES:

• 1. Contestants are required to do all steps under Required Steps.
• 2. Only one (1 ) Twitter accounts is allowed. ( You can twit this contest only once on your account)
• 3. Multiple Blog post is also allowed on different blog sites (if you have many blog sites you can post this contest on your blogs, one post for each blog, your blog site must be 3 months old newly created blog site will be ignored )
• 4. If you are not a Blogger but you have a Facebook account this is your chance to get more raffle entry points. You can daily update your FB Status and earn 3 entry points for each update. Just type in this message (or copy paste) in your FB status:

Like @Pinoy Recipe and Win these Gadgets, Apple iPod Shuffle, Sun Cellular Broadband USB Modem or Logitech Wireless Mouse

Tip: You can have a Total of 24 Entry Points if you will do all the Mechanics and Bonus Points at the start, but you can still add more entry points if you will daily update your Facebook Status by tagging this contest.

The PinoyRecipe.net’s Gadget Giveaways starts September 5 and ends on October 31, 2011. All entries should be in by midnight (Philippine Time). Each point is equivalent to one raffle entry that will be put into the list of entries (more points = more entries). The winner will be chosen using Random.org’s List Randomizer and will be announced the following day, November 1st.

What are you waiting for? Join now!

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What Makes a Champion?

How could you become a champion? This article talks about improving one’s self to be a CHAMPION in all aspects of life.

There are seven criteria to become a Champion:

1. Skill

Best Scrabble player in the world Malaysian Ganesh Asirvatham (Right).

2. Confidence

Leo Oracion, the First Filipino to Climb Mt. Everest

3. Mind Set

Garry Kasparov, Russian Living Legend of Chess

4. Talent

Kobe Bryant, Best Player in NBA

5. Competitive

A man who is competitive in his career.

6. Faith

Mother Teresa, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

7. Courage

Manny Pacquiao, pound-for-pound Boxing Champion

A champion achieves successfully her/his dreams in life no matter what aspect it is. A successful person, a winner, or even who constitutes greatness is what we call a true “CHAMPION”.

Read more here: http://sportales.com/sports/what-makes-a-champion/

Her Blue Eyes Over My Teary-eyed

A short poem about feelings of love in spite of loneliness. "I feel the LOVE through her eyes."

Her eyes are so blue,

As blue as the sky above.

Shimmering so bright as a sun,

Scintillating my teary eyes.


Read more here: http://authspot.com/poetry/her-blue-eyes-over-my-teary-eyed/

Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance Digital Single Hits

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta known as Lady Gaga is an American pop singer, songwriter and a stage performer.

After the awesome success of her debut album “The Fame” which was released in August 2008 which includes her first two singles “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”, here comes the second album entitled “The Fame Monster”. The album was produced by RedOne who also produced Lady Gaga’s previous debut album “The Fame”.

The song “Bad Romance” is the sixth single from the album “The Fame” and the first single of the re-release of the album, “The Fame Monster”. As of now, “Bad Romance” Digital Single hits the billboard. It is now rank No. 2 in Billboard Hot 100. Lady Gaga also has a new video of her chart topping digital single “Bad Romance”.

Read more here: http://musicouch.com/musicouching/lady-gagas-bad-romance-digital-single-hits/

Friendster Sold to Malaysian Businessman Vincent Tan

Friendster now has new look, new logo, new layout and new features but there are still alikeness in the Old Friendster. Changes had made in Friendster due to its fading popularity.

Today December 11, I was shocked at the news that Malaysian Businessman Vincent Tan, Chairman of Berjaya Corporation Berhad declares to buy the Social Networking Site Friendster. He will buy 100% of Friendster through an ally company.

Vincent Tan owned the Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, Wendy’s, and Starbucks in Southeast Asia. He is one of the richest men in Malaysia according to Forbes.com.

Friendster loses its global popularity because of Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Only 0.4 % of internet users are visiting Friendster compared to Facebook’s 29%. Despite of losing popularity, Friendster is still followed in some Southeast Asia countries such as Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia. Friendster was the first popular Social Networking Site that was launched in 2003 which has now 115 million members.

Read more here: http://webupon.com/social-networks/friendster-sold-to-malaysian-businessman-vincent-tan/

Quest for Fire: Survival of The Fittest

“Quest For Fire” is a movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud which was released in 1981. I highly rate the story of the movie for its simplicity and uniqueness. The film developed a set of gestures and a simplistic language for the Ulams and Ivaka Tribe. The story takes place in prehistoric time some 80,000 years ago when three prehistoric tribesmen struggle in searching natural source of fire for their survival and comfort. They search for a flame that would replace the fire their tribe has lost. The path of the three tribesmen was not easy as they travel the savanna, encountered some mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers and even cannibalistic tribes just to seek fire. Some 80,000 years ago fire meant power. Fortunately, they retrieve the source of fire from a primitive group of cannibals and a female Ivaka prisoner named Ika escapes death. This film is timeless and has no language barriers. It is set in the past evolution of human history and makes you wonder if you could survive if placed in the same circumstances.

At first I thought the movie was stupid because nobody was saying anything but when I understand the film’s concept I found it amusing. The story is interesting and well-acted, especially considering that the cast was working with limitations of not speaking but only grunts and groans. This is a great film with unique prehistoric survival adventure. Director Annaud with his team tells their tale with dramatic simplicity and virtually no dialogue, but the points made are powerful. While the movie goes on, we get lessons on how different cultures can learn from each other.

I appreciated that the movie offered a good glimpse at the cause of conflict between the two tribes. Even in today’s world we face the fact that there are conflicts; ideological or religious difference. Overall, the story was simple but well told and meaningful. A must-see movie. This is a well-done, well made film all around. The film was nominated for Six Cesar Awards in 1981, winning those for Best Film and Best Director. In 1983, it won the Academy Award for Makeup and in five categories in the Genie Awards.

Read more here: http://cinemaroll.com/cinemarolling/quest-for-fire-survival-of-the-fittest/

Horrifying Blood Sucking Vampire Bats

Desmodus Rotundus commonly known as Vampire Bats are bats that depend on blood as their food source. Vampire bats are small mammals weighed about 28 grams that have upper incisor teeth shaped like canines which make a 7mm long and 8mm deep cut. Their teeth are designed amazingly for a special purpose to make an incision for removing blood painlessly which they consume about an average of 20-25 mL blood each day. Saliva of vampire bats contains a substance called draculin. Proven by scientists, its saliva are effective in keeping blood from clotting than any other medicines.

Vampire bats have small ears, short muzzle, and short tail membrane. They have no nose leaf instead having U-shaped grooves. Specialized thermo receptors are present on its nose which serves as a locator where the flow of the blood closes to the skin of its prey. Vampire bats are rabies-carrier but the risk of infection is less to human.

Most vampire bats live in colonies can be found in dark areas such as caves, eaves, buildings, old wells, and in hollow trees. Each vampire bat needs a blood meal at least once every few days but if a bat does not able to get blood meal it can contact another bat to induce a food. Exchanging of foods on their mouth is known as “Blood Transfusion”. They can live up to 9 years.

Read more here: http://scienceray.com/biology/horrifying-blood-sucking-vampire-bats/

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Son Maddox Spotted in Premier Night of Invictus

In December 3, 2009, Jolie-Pitt’s son Maddox was also in the red carpet premier of the movie "Invictus".

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt (8-year old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt) were spotted in the Hollywood Premier Night of “Invictus” last December 3.

“Invictus” is a film by Clint Eastwood which is about Nelson Mandela’s first term as the South African President. Mandela initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land by enlisting the national rugby team to win the Rugby World Cup in 1995. The release date of the movie in U.S.A. is on December 11, 2009.

The movie is rated as PG-13. Despite of this rating Jolie-Pitt’s 8-year old son Maddox attended the red carpet premier night which was held in Holywood, LA.

Read more here: http://socyberty.com/people/angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitts-son-maddox-spotted-in-premier-night-of-invictus/

Apple Introduces New Imac

New iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer introduced by Apple Company. Now with its ultimate display and design. Displays like nothing you have never seen before. This is the fastest iMac ever.

New iMac’s features include:

a. LED backlighting which gives you greater control over screen brightness.

b. 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac models offer fast Intel Core 2 Duo processors up to 3.33GHz.

c. Looks great from any angle. It has in-plane switching (IPS) which gives you a bright picture with excellent color consistency even if you are viewing the display from the side.

d. The 27-inch, 2560-by-1440 display has 78 percent more pixels than 21.5-inch iMac.

e. It has high performance graphics that make games run smoother, photos load faster, and pro applications work better.

f. 21.5-inch can be upgrade to 256MB of GDDR3 memory while 27-inch can be upgrade to 512MB of GDDR3 memory.

g. New iMac has 4GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory standard.

h. Has a Built-in Wi-Fi.

i. Includes Wireless keyboard, Wireless mouse, and an iSight camera.

The New iMac has very big and beautiful displays. It has All-In-One simplicity. Details that matter like edge-to-edge glass, tapered pedestal, and redesigned speakers. It comes with standard wireless keyboard and new magic mouse. The New iMac is no doubt the fastest and most powerful iMac ever created. Perfect for everything you need. These are the reasons why you will surely love Apple’s New iMac.

Read more here: http://computersight.com/computers/apple-introduces-new-imac/

Story of Success Behind F1 Racer Karthikeyan

Narain Karthikeyan, a famous Indian F1 racer champion was born on January 14, 1977 in Coimbatore, India. At his early age he dreamt of becoming a World Champion in the field of motor racing. His father was a former national rally champion in India.

Narain was the first Indian Formula One driver. His first ever race finishing into the Podium was at Sriperumpudur in a Formula Maruti. He was the first Indian to win championship in Europe took part in the British Formula Ford Winter Series. Racing the A1GP in Zhuhai China for Team India, he won first place and become again the first Indian to win A1GP.

In the 17th of November 2009, Narain Karthikeyan became the guest speaker and Global Icon for Change of the first ever Youth Engagement Summit 2009 which was held in Putrajaya International Convention Center, Malaysia. He shared to the thousands of youth in Southeast Asia who attended the summit his insights, ups and downs, and success in his life. In the summit, Lorraine Hahn (noted former presenter for CNN and CBNC) asked him Why F1? He simply answers “When you are young, brave, stupid just catch your dream. Stupidity helps.”

Narain Karthikeyan learned to drive by driving tractors in the rice field. “It’s not an instant success.” , he said. He encourages youth to never give up, when there’s a will there’s a way. “If you start something finish it. Plan your strategies.” , he added.

Read more here: http://sportales.com/racing/story-of-success-behind-f1-racer-karthikeyan/

Modu Phone: World’s Smallest Phone

  
Guinness World Record: World’s Smallest and Lightest Phone.

Israel’s Momodu (Modu) Phone is awarded by Guinness World Records as the world’s lightest and smallest phone. It is a fully-functional mobile phone with an internal memory of 2GB, with music player and loaded with mass storage device.

Modu Phone only weighs 1.41 oz or 40.1 grams which sets a record of being the World’s Lightest Phone. The size of the fuselage is only about 72×37x7.8 mm.

It has the ability to play music and has Bluetooth transmission function. Modu Phone’s basic package only costs about US$100 – US$125.

Read more here: http://quazen.com/shopping/consumer-electronics/modu-phone-worlds-smallest-phone/

Southeast Asian Youth Say Yes We Can

About 4,000 youth aged 18-35 from Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Laos, Vietnam, and Brunei participated in Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES2009). It was organized by Sledgehammer partnered by YouthAsia and Southeast Asia Youth For Change (SEACHANGE).

YES2009 was held in Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC) in Malaysia last November 16-17, 2009. The two-day summit was inspired by President of United States Barack Obama during his “Yes We Can” campaign for social change.

Over 610,000 youths all over Southeast Asia signed for support via internet through its website www.yes2009.asia have said “YES” to change.

Global icons and changemakers like Sir Bob Geldof (Founder of Live8 and Live Aid), Biz Stone (Co-founder of Twitter), Randi Zuckerberg (Director of Market Development at Facebook), Nando Parrado (Ultimate Survivor and Inspirational Speaker), Dr. Mamphela Ramphele (Former Managing Director of World Bank), Datuk Tony Fernandes (Founder of AirAsia), David Magliano (Director of Marketing for London Olympic 2012), Garry Kasparov (Russian Living Legend of Chess), Lorraine Hahn (Former Presenter for CNN and CNBC), Long Yongtu (Former Vice Minister of Trade in China), Yashwant Sinha (Finance Minister of India from 1998-2002), Narain Karthikeyan (Indian F1 Driver Champion), and Donald Trump (founder of Trump Organization) were the speakers of the Youth Summit. They shared their experiences, success in life, ups and downs, and their insights.

Biz Stone


Donald Trump


Lorraine Hahn

Here are some quotable quotes from the speakers:

“Tiny bits of information can create a profound impact.“, said Biz Stone.

Sir Bob Geldof, said that everyone has the exact same potential if they’re given the exact same opportunity.

“It is important to drive a plan. The key to success is to be objective about your strengths and weaknesses.”, added Garry Kasparov.

For Donald Trump, host of TV show “The Apprentice”, Success sounds a simple word but it is so COMPLEX.” He also added that a quitter will never be successful.

“Grab every opportunity, if you fail you can try again. You can’t be a great leader if you don’t go to the ground.“, said Datuk Tony Fernandes.

Lorraine Hahn who facilitated the forum, said that “It’s the youth who build the future, not the future build the youth.”

Narain Karthikeyan, F1 Racer Champion, encouraged youth to never give up. “When there’s a will there’s a way. If you start something finish it.“, he added.

Many people want change. All of us want change. Change must begin within ourselves before we can change our community and our nation. Remember that the power of change is in our hands. Anything is possible if we put our mind and heart on it. As one of our great patriot declared “The youth is the hope of the nation”, I believe that lies in the shoulder of the youth are great responsibilities in building a better nation.

Youth Engagement Summit 2010 (YES2010) will be held in Indonesia.

Read more here: http://socyberty.com/activism/southeast-asian-youth-say-yes-we-can/