Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Inspiring Movie: Bakuman. (バクマン.) (2015)

A must watch for all manga fans !!!


Manga Bites 
The movie is based on the manga series "Bakuman" by Tsugumi Ohba, illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in the Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from 11 August 2008 to 23 April 2012.

Personal Reflection
What is that one thing that won't let you sleep ? Are you willing to sacrifice everything for it ?
I invite you to travel with Mashiro and Takagi as they try to achieve their dream of becoming mangakas.

Movie Details
Name and year: Bakuman. (バクマン.) and 2015
Director: Hitoshi One
Writers: Tsugumi Ohba (manga) and Takeshi Obata (manga)
Producer: Minami Ichikawa
Cinematographer: Wataru Miyamoto
Release Date: 3 October 2015
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese 

Movie Plot
Moritaka Mashiro, a junior high student, forgets his notebook in class. His classmate Akito Takagi, notes Mashiro's drawings in it and asks him to become a manga artist to his stories. Mashiro declines. Takagi incites Mashiro to meet with Miho Azuki, Mashiro's crush, and tells her the two plan to become mangakas (manga artists). In response, Azuki reveals her plans to be a seiyuu (voice actress). Mashiro proposes to her that they should both marry when Azuki becomes a voice actress for the anime adaptation of their manga. The two then start creating their manga, under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, in hopes of getting serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump. 

Movie Trailer 

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Post Sources
Movie Poster: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715854/mediaviewer/rm290788608
Movie Details: http://asianwiki.com/Bakuman
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715854/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjweo5rtLK8



 

I hope the above movie will remind you about the value of friendship, effort and commitment.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Inspiring Song: Circle of Life from The Lion King (1994)

A beautiful and inspiring song.


Favourite Lines
" It's the Circle of Life
 And it moves us all
 Through despair and hope
 Through faith and love
 Till we find our place
 On the path unwinding
 In the Circle
 The Circle of Life "

Song Details
Circle of Life is a song from Disney's 1994 animated film The Lion King.

Song Name: Circle of Life
Singers: Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening Zulu vocals)
Lyricist: Tim Rice
Composer: Elton John

Song Lyrics
Opening Zulu vocals:
Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba  (Here comes a lion, Father)
Sithi uhm ingonyama  (Oh yes, it's a lion)

Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama
Ingonyama

Siyo Nqoba  (We're going to conquer)
Ingonyama
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala  (A lion and a leopard come to this open place)

The deep female lead vocals:
From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

It's the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

It's the Circle ... path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life

Personal Reflection
What if Life was simple and sweet with no ups and downs ?
What if we could see the future ?
I believe uncertainty is what makes life Life.
Give Life a chance to surprise you...

Song Video 
 
(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating such inspiring songs. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Song Cover Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Circle_of_Life.jpg
Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_Life
Song Lyrics: http://www.lionking.org/lyrics/OMPS/CircleOfLife.html
Song Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GibiNy4d4gc



I hope the above songs will help you understand that everything happens for a reason. Ready... Set... Roll !!

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Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Inspiring Song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland

Dedicated to all our dreams !!
Special thanks to Rainbows for igniting our souls !!
Quote
" 'Over the Rainbow' has become part of my life. It's so symbolic of everybody's dreams and wishes that I'm sure that's why some people get tears in their eyes when they hear it. I've sung it thousands of times and it's still the song that's closest to my heart. "  -- Judy Garland

Song Details

'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' was written for the movie The Wizard of Oz (1939) and was sung by actress Judy Garland, in her starring role as Dorothy Gale.
Song Name: Over the Rainbow or Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Singer: Judy Garland
Lyricist: E.Y. Harburg
Composer: Harold Arlen

Song Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Personal Reflection
I wish I could go back in time...
To be free and fearless like a child...

Song Video

Honourable Mention
Israel KamakawiwoʻOle's album Facing Future, released in 1993, included a ukulele medley of "Over the Rainbow" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World". Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel KamakawiwoʻOle:
(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating such inspiring songs. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Song Cover Art: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Judy_Garland_Over_the_Rainbow_2.jpg 
Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Rainbow
Song Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U016JWYUDdQ (by Judy Garland)
:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahr069-fzE (by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole)

I hope the above songs will remind you of your childhood days and reignite the desire to go after your dreams fearlessly !!

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Monday, 31 October 2016

Inspiring Song: A New Day Has Come by Celine Dion

A very powerful song !!



Favourite Lines 
 " Hush... now...
   I see a light in the sky
   Oh it's almost blinding me
   I can't believe I've been touched by an angel
   With love "

Song Details

Song Name: A New Day has Come
Singer: Celine Dion
Writers: Aldo Nova and Stephan Moccio
Album: A New Day Has Come
Label: Columbia
Producers: Walter Afanasieff and Aldo Nova 

Song Lyrics  
 I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear

Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through...
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you

Hush... now...

I see a light in the sky
Oh it's almost blinding me
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel
With love

Let the rain come down
And wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul
And drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls
For a new sun

A new day has come
A new day has...come...

Where it was dark now there's light
Where there was pain now there's joy
Where there was weakness I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy

Hush... now... I see a light ... With love
Let the rain ... a new sun A new day has come
A new day has... come...... Let the rain ... a new sun A new day has come
A new day has... come...... Hush... now...

I see a light in your eyes
Oh in the eyes of a boy
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel
With love...


Personal Reflection 
What if there was no tomorrow ?
A New Day = New Opportunities = New Adventures !!!

Song Video:

(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an amazing song. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Song Cover Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_New_Day_Has_Come_(song).jpg

Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_New_Day_Has_Come_(song)
Song Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaGLVS5b_ZY


I hope the above song will remind you about the importance and power of each new day in your lives.

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Sunday, 16 October 2016

Inspiring Movie: Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Get ready to fly with Eddie the Eagle !!

Story / Life
Michael "Eddie" Edwards, aka "Eddie the Eagle, was born on 5th of December 1963 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A good downhill skier, he narrowly missed the Great Britain team for that event for the 1984 Games. To improve his chances to qualify for Calgary in 1988, he moved to Lake Placid, New York in the U.S. to train and enter races of a higher standard, but he quickly found himself short on funds. To realize his Olympic dream, he decided to switch to ski jumping for reasons of cost and easier qualification as there were no other British ski jumpers with whom to compete for a place. In 1988 he became the first competitor since 1929 to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. He became the British ski jumping record holder, ninth in amateur speed skiing, (106.8 mph (171.9 km/h)) and a stunt jumping world record holder for jumping over 6 buses.



Personal Reflection
What if your dream is to become an Olympian and people around you don't see you as an Olympian ? Will you risk it all to go after your dreams ?

Movie Details
Name and year: Eddie the Eagle and 2016
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Producers: Adam Bohling, David Reid, Rupert Maconick, Valerie Van Galder and Matthew Vaughn
Writers: Sean Macaulay and Simon Kelton
Country: Germany, United Kingdom and United States
Language: English

Movie Plot
The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. 

Movie Trailer 
(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an inspiring movie based on Michael Eddie Edwards. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources

Eddie's Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwards_michael_w.jpg
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eddie_the_Eagle_poster.png
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_the_Eagle_(film)
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1083452/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyzQjVUmIxk

I hope the above movie will remind you that no matter what happens, no matter what other people say, NEVER GIVE UP on your dreams.
 

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Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Inspiring Song: No Matter What by Boyzone

An inspiring and refreshing song.



Favourite Lines
" No matter what they tell us
  No matter what they do
  No matter what they teach us
  What we believe is true "

Song Details 
Song Name: No Matter What
Band Name: Boyzone (Irish boy-band)
Writers: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman, Nigel Wright
Album: Songs from Whistle Down the Wind (a 1996 musical) and Where We Belong
Label: Polydor
Producers: Jim Steinman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nigel Wright, Franglen & Lupino


Song Lyrics
No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true

No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back


I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know our love's forever
I know, no matter what


If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say

No matter what they tell you
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach you
What you believe is true

And I will keep you safe and strong
And shelter from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born


No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need


No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the end is
My life began with you


I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now

No matter what...
No, no matter
That's all that matters to me...



Personal Reflection 
We must never let go of the belief that we are here for a reason. No matter how people judge us, we must never stop believing in our dreams and ideas. Life is not about becoming someone you admire or follow, its about being you.

Song Video 
 

(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an amazing song. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources 
Song Cover Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NoMatterWhat.png
Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Matter_What_(Boyzone_song)
Song Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eul_Vt6SZY

I hope the above song will remind you about the importance of being you !!! 

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Monday, 22 August 2016

Inspiring Song: I Have a Dream by ABBA

Dream on !!! Live on !!!


Favourite Lines
" I have a dream, a song to sing
  To help me cope with anything "

Song Details
Song Name: I Have a Dream
Group Name: ABBA (Swedish pop group)
Group Members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad
Writers: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Album: Voulez-Vous
Label: Polar Music
Producer: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Release Date: 7 December 1979

Song Lyrics
I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder... of a fairy tale...
You can take the future... even if you fail...
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination... makes it worth the while...
Pushing through the darkness... still another mile...
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream

I have a dream, a song to sing ... I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream...

Personal Reflection
I feel good dreams are like seeds of hope and desire that if nurtured with care and commitment can help create a beautiful world for all of us.
What if we lost our ability to dream ? Can we even imagine a world without dreams ?

Song Video

 

(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an amazing song. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)


Post Sources
Song Cover Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:I_Have_A_Dream.jpg
Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Have_a_Dream_(song)
Song Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX79VxZ5j4g


 

I hope the above song will remind you about the importance of having dreams.
 
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Sunday, 14 August 2016

Inspiring Song: Clouds by Zach Sobiech

 An inspiring and heart-warming song.

Story / Life 

Zachary David "Zach" Sobiech (May 3, 1995 – May 20, 2013) was an American folk rock singer-songwriter. At age 14, Sobiech was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer which mostly strikes children. He started writing music after his diagnosis. Sobiech recorded the song "Clouds" about his battle with cancer, and released it as a You Tube video in December 2012. Sobiech died on May 20, 2013 of complications from osteosarcoma, at his home in Lakeland, an eastern suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota, at age 18.


Song Details

Song Name: Clouds
Singer: Zach Sobiech
Writers: Zach Sobiech
Album: Fix Me Up
Label: Rock the Cause
Producer: Karl Demer

Song Lyrics

I fell down, down, down
Into this dark and lonely hole
There was no one there to care about me anymore
And I needed a way to climb and grab a hold
Of the edge
You were sitting there holding a rope

And well go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher
We will go up in the clouds because the view is a little nicer
Up here... my dear...
It won't be long now, it won't be long now

When we get back on land
Well I'll never get my chance
Be ready to live and it will be ripped right out of my hands
And Maybe someday we will take a little ride
We will go up, up, up and everything will be just fine

And we will go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher

We will go up in the clouds because the view is a little nicer
Up here... my dear...
It won't be long now, it won't be long now
If only... I had a little bit more time
If only... I had a little bit more time with you 

 
We could go up, up, up
And take that little ride
And sit there holding hands
And everything would be just right
And maybe someday I'll see you again
We will float up in the clouds and we will never see the end

We will go up, up, up
But I'll fly a little higher
We will go up in the clouds because the view is a little nicer
Up here... my dear...
It won't be long now, it won't be long now


Personal Reflection

I can only imagine the pain, the heartbreak, the struggle that Zach and his family went through after being informed of his condition. What if your Doctor tells you that you have only one year to live...What will you do to make the most out of the time you have left ?


Song Video 

        
(Song and Video Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an heart-warming song. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Zach's Photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zach_Sobiech.jpg
Song Cover Art: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Clouds_-_Zach_Sobiech_cover_art.jpg
Song Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouds_(Zach_Sobiech_song)
Song Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc


I hope the above song will remind you about the preciousness of time and life. 

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With Hope.
 

Tuesday, 2 August 2016

INSPIRING MOVIE: KUNG FU PANDA 3 (2016) ANIMATED MOVIE

An inspiring family movie. 

             

My Favourite Lines
Master Shifu: If you only do what you can do, you will never be better than what you are.

Master Shifu: I am not trying to turn you into me, I am turning you into you.

Personal Reflection

Always remember, you are here for a reason. Your quest is not about being someone else. It's about being you. I invite you take an amazing ride with PO !!!

Movie Details
Name and year: Kung Fu Panda 3 and 2016
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni
Producers: Melissa Cobb
Writer: Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger
Based On: Characters created by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris
Country: USA and China
Language: English and Chinese

Movie Plot
When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the Kung Fu masters, Po must do the impossible-learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas.

Movie Trailer 



(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an inspiring family movie.
I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kung_Fu_Panda_3_poster.jpg
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kung_Fu_Panda_3
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267968/
Movie Trailer Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10r9ozshGVE
 
I hope the above movie will remind you about the importance of believing in your destiny !!! 
 

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Friday, 24 June 2016

Inspiring Movie: Waterboys (ウォーターボーイズ Wōtā Bōizu) (2001)

Give your funny bones a chance to play.


My Favourite Scene 
First showcase or performance of the group in front of their teachers.

Personal Reflection

What if you wanted to do something different...Will you be willing to go against the odds to achieve your dreams...I invite you to watch Waterboys and give yourself a chance to be inspired by this sweet and funny Japanese movie. 
 
Movie Details
Name and year: Waterboys (ウォーターボーイズ Wōtā Bōizu) and 2001
Director: Shinobu Yaguchi
Writers/Screenplay: Yasushi Fukuda and  Shinobu Yaguchi  
Producers: Yoshino Sasaki, Daisuke Sekiguchi and Akifumi Takuma
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
 
Movie Plot
This heartwarming, hilarious film is about a synchronized swimming team in a boys’ school, who have been left in the lurch by their teacher, whose idea it was to start the team. It also doesn’t help that the team is made up of awkward, not-very-popular boys who everyone mocks, till they decide to go ahead and put up a performance on their own. A beautiful coming-of-age film guaranteed to make you smile.

Post Sources
 

Movie Poster: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299213/mediaviewer/rm2844400128
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterboys_(film)
Movie Plot: Japan Foundation (New Delhi,India) Newsletter.


I hope the above movie will remind you about your strange childhood dreams and friends. Never stop believing in your dreams !!!


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Friday, 10 June 2016

ITTO Fellowship Programme 2016/17

A very good opportunity for students interested in tropical forestry.



Deadline: August 15, 2016

ITTO (International Tropical Timber Organization) offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry, tropical timber industries and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical timber.

Eligibility
  • Only nationals of ITTO Member countries (http://www.itto.int/itto_members/) are eligible to apply.
  • Awards are to be made to individuals not to institutions.
  • Previous ITTO Fellowship awardees are not eligible to apply for another ITTO Fellowship within two years of receiving the first award and submitting to the Secretariat a final report on the activity for which the award was made.

Eligible Activities
  • Participation in international/regional conferences, short-term training courses, training internships at industries, research and educational institutions, study tours, and lecture/demonstration tours;
  • Technical document preparation, publication and dissemination, such as manuals and monographs;
  • Small grants for post-graduate studies.

ITTO gives preference to short-term activities.

Award
The maximum amount for a fellowship is US$10,000. ITTO Fellowships provides tuition/training/conference fees, transportation fees, daily subsistence allowance, book allowance and other allowances. For post-gradate studies, only a partial tuition fee or a small research grant can be provided. Approved Fellowships are non-transferable to other programmes or institutions.

Selection Criteria 
Fellowship applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria (in no priority order):
  • Consistency of the proposed activity with the Programme's objective and priority areas;
  • Qualifications of the applicant to undertake the proposed Fellowship activity;
  • The potential of the skills and knowledge acquired or advanced under the Fellowship activity to lead to wider applications and benefits nationally and internationally;
  • Reasonableness of costs in relation to the proposed Fellowship activity.
Additional consideration will be given to:
  • Geographic and gender balance;
  • Balance among the ITTO priority areas;
  • Competency in the language in which the training will be given, where applicable (eg courses, conferences, study tours).

The ITTO Fellowships are awarded mainly to nationals of developing countries. However, ITTO may award Fellowships to nationals of consumer developed countries when: (a) the activities for which the awards are made are carried out in Producer Member countries and the activities tend to benefit Producer Member countries; and/or (b) there is evidence of technology transfer for activities to be carried out in developed countries.
 
Appraisal
Applications are appraised by a Fellowship Selection Panel twice a year. The Panel comprises six individuals, three from producer member countries and three from consumer member countries, and is chaired by the Vice Chairman of the ITTC.

How to Apply 
To read the general instructions and to submit your application online, please click here.

Post Sources:  
Official website and post source: http://www.itto.int/feature20/  
Image Source: ITTO Annual Report (PDF)

 
Don't let financial problems stop you from going after your dreams !!!

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Friday, 27 May 2016

UNESCO & Goi Peace Foundation - International Essay Contest 2016

An excellent contest for budding writers and thinkers. 




Deadline: June 15, 2016 (23:59 your local time)

UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in association with Goi Peace Foundation is accepting essays for this year's International Essay Contest for young people. This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire our society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each one of us can make a difference in the world.


 Theme: "Education to Build a Better Future for All"

We live in a world with many complex problems, both local and global. What kind of education and learning would help us address these challenges and create a sustainable world and a better life for all? Describe your concrete ideas for an ideal education.

Awards 
The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

1st Prize:    
Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$880 as of February 2016) - 1 entrant

2nd Prize:   
Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$440 as of February 2016) - 2 entrants

3rd Prize
:   

Certificate and gift - 5 entrants

Honorable Mention:
Certificate and gift - 25 entrants

* 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan scheduled for November 2016 and will receive the Minister of
Education Award. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizer.)
* Additional awards (Recognition for Effort, Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable.
* ‌All prize winners will be announced by the end of October 2016 on the Goi Peace Foundation web site (www.goipeace.or.jp).
Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2016.

Guidelines     
1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2016) in one of the following age categories:
a) Children (ages up to 14)
b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)


2. Essays must be 700 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title. Essays may be typed or printed.

3. Essays must have a cover page indicating (1) category (Children or Youth) (2) essay title (3) your name (4) address (5) phone number (6) e-mail (7) nationality (8) age as of June 15, 2016 (9) gender (10) school name (if applicable) (11) word count.

Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group.
Please enclose a list of participants' names, ages and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.

* Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.
* Please note that the organizer is unable to confirm receipt of essays or answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

4.Entries may be submitted by postal mail or online.
* IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page and follow the required steps.

5.Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.

6.Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.

7.Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer.

How to Enter
Please send your entries to: 

International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan

OR

To send your entry online, please click here.

Post Sources:
Official website and post source: http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/1601.html
Image Source:
International Essay Contest 2016 Notice (PDF)


Weave magic with your profound thoughts and creativity !!!

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Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Autodesk - Design for Space Challenge 2016

An excellent opportunity for engineers and designers. 


 
Deadline: August 31, 2016 (11:59pm PT)

The Autodesk Design for Space Challenge is a design challenge for students to show off their design ability using Autodesk® Fusion 360™ (a product design software) for the opportunity to win mentorships and other awards. The challenge is to use Autodesk® Fusion 360™ to design a 3D cube satellite model capable of solving real-space challenges.

Eligibility
Students must be:

  • Between the ages of 18 – 24 years old
  • Enrolled in an accredited Post-secondary academic institution and are legal resident of the following countries: Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, or Zambia.

Prizes
Prizes are available for the top 10 entries as defined below.


1st Place Award Winners – Places 1, 2, 3
  • 1:1 mentoring with NASA astronaut, Yvonne Cagle (1st highest score)
  • 1:1 mentoring with Field Ready, principle designer, Dara Dotz (2nd highest score)
  • 1:1 mentoring with CubeSat co-inventor, Jordi Puig-Suari (3rd highest score)
  • $1,000
  • Use of your design as an example part in Autodesk trade show and conference appearances
  • Get your design featured on the Autodesk Design Academy website
2nd Place Award Winners – Places 4 and 5
  • $750
  • Autodesk T-shirt
  • Get your design featured on the Autodesk Design Academy website
3rd Place Award Winners – Places 6 and 7
  • $500
  • Autodesk T-shirt
  • Get your design featured on the Autodesk Design Academy website
4th Place Award Winners – Places 8, 9, and 10
  • $250
  • Autodesk T-Shirt
  • Get your design featured on the Autodesk Design Academy website

Judging Criteria
Judges will select the finalists and winners based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation and Inventiveness (30%): How well does your new design “push the envelope” and enhance user experience?
  • Software skills (30%): How does the student designer demonstrate technical skills and quality of design submitted based on technical requirements?
  • Suitability to purpose (20%): How well does the design prove useful and suited to serving its purpose, providing a positive user experience?
  • Creativity (20%): How well does the entry reflect cleverness and originality of thought to support the challenge and add value?

How to Enter
You must enter the Competition as described below.

  1. Register your account at Autodesk “Design for Space” Challenge.  
  2. Complete your user profile.        
  3. Design your cube satellite model with Autodesk® Fusion 360™ in accordance with the CubeSat standard dimensions.    
  4. Submit your entry.   
Each entrant can only submit two entries. Entries must be submitted in English and must be submitted in .f3d, .f3z and .jpg file formats.

Note: Winners will be announced by September 21, 2016 (11:59pm PT).
 

Post Sources:
Official website and post source: https://sqore.com/opportunity/design-for-space-challenge
Image Source: https://sqore.com/opportunity/design-for-space-challenge

Unleash your imagination !!! Let your designs fly !!! 

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Friday, 20 May 2016

2016 Yayasan Kek Lok Si Financial Aid for Malaysian Undergraduate Students

A good opportunity for Malaysian students who are searching for scholarships to pursue undergraduate programs in Malaysia.




Deadline: May 31, 2016

Yayasan Kek Lok Si Foundation has announced their inaugural Yayasan Kek Lok Si Financial Aid for Malaysian Undergraduate Students. Malaysian students who are searching for scholarships to pursue undergraduate programs in Malaysia can apply for the Yayasan Kek Lok Si Financial Aid.

Yayasan Kek Lok Si is a non-profit charitable organization affiliated to Kek Lok Si Temple. Kek Lok Si Temple, “The Temple of Supreme Bliss” is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Penang. Kek Lok Si Temple is also known as the Jewel in the Crown of heritage Temple in Malaysia and has been identified as the largest and finest Mahayana Traditional Buddhist Temple Complexes in South East Asia.

Financial Aid
  • The Foundation has set aside a total of RM500,000 in scholarships for needy students.
  • Each successful applicant will receive a minimum of RM1,000 in aid depending on their application.

Eligibility 
  • Open to all Malaysian students applying to enter undergraduate programs locally in 2016.

How to Apply
  • Download the application form from their website.
  • Or please click here to download the application form.
  • Complete the application form in hard copy.
  • Attach relevant documents.
Mail your application to Yayasan Kek Lok Si, Kek Lok Si Temple, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang with the words “REF: YKLS2016” clearly written on the top left corner of the envelope.

Note: Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application in July 2016.

Post Sources:
Official website and opportunity source: http://yayasankekloksi.org
Image source: http://yayasankekloksi.org

Knowledge is power. Live your dream !!!

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Thursday, 31 March 2016

INSPIRING MOVIE: THE INTERN (2015)

Nancy Meyers (Director and Writer) introduces you to an old, talented, wise and cool intern.

My Favourite Lines
Ben: Someone may come in with more experience than you, but, they're never gonna know what you know...
You should feel nothing but great about what you've done. And I'd hate to see you let anyone take that away from you.

Personal Reflection
What if you were the founder of a growing e-commerce company and a mother ? Would you hire a senior citizen intern ? What would happen if you do ? I invite you to watch 'The Intern' to find out.

Movie Details
Name and year: The Intern and 2015
Director: Nancy Meyers
Producers: Suzanne Farwell
Writer: Nancy Meyers
Country: USA

Movie Plot
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker(Robert De Niro) has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin(Anne Hathaway).

Movie Trailer 


(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating an inspiring movie. I am only sharing it here to spread the word and to inspire people all over the world.)

Post Sources
Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Intern_Poster.jpg
Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intern_(2015_film)
Movie Plot: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2361509/
Movie Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU3Xban0Y6A

I hope the above movie will remind you about the importance of having faith in your abilities.

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