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VIP WEBISM member Herbert W. Franke at NMI 2009 Symposium, Berlin
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 VIP WEBISM member Ursula Freer, Santa Fe, NM, USA did a portrait painting of Professor Herbert W. Franke based upon a photo taken by VIP WEBISM member Gerhard Höberth, Wasserburg am Inn, Germany at the occasion of Herbert's 80s bday party on June 30th, 2007 in Bad Tölz, Germany. Herbert W. Franke will be keynote speaker at NMI 2009 Symposium in Berlin, Germany.
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VIP WEBISM member Josef Thomas Petsovits organizes "The Long Night of the Words" 2009 at Karlshof in Stadtschlaining (Vienna), Austria
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 15. August 2009 ab 19:00 Uhr die lange Nacht der Wörter 2009Vor elf Jahren wurde die lange Nacht der Wörter geboren. Dank den teilnehmenden Autoren und natürlich den Zuhörern ist sie mittlerweile eine der größten Literaturveranstaltungen des Landes und zu einem Fixum in der burgenländischen Kunstwelt geworden - herzlichen Dank allen Beteiligten. Am 15. August ab 19:00 Uhr ist es wieder so weit: die lange Nacht der Wörter 2009, Autoren lesen aus ihren Werken. Wir dürfen uns auf interessante Vorträge und bereichernde Gespräche und Diskussionen freuen! Ich würde mich freuen, wenn sie aktiv (als Autor) oder passiv (als Zuhörer) dieser Veranstaltung wieder zu ihrem Erfolg verhelfen. ---------- The "Long Night of the Words" was founded by Josef Thomas Petsovits and takes place for the 11th time this year. Writers read from their books. To learn more about the event ask Josef Thomas Petsovits. Write to Ingrid if you are a WEBISM group member and want to join the event: webismmail@yahoo.com  Josef Thomas Petsovits Stadtschlaining, Austria kunst_ist_leben(ad)jtp.at
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Six Archetypes of Youth Change Makers
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Since the founding of TakingITGlobal in 1999, I have been incredibly inspired by my interactions with thousands of young change makers from all around the world. Through my Masters Research on youth-led action in an international context along with exposure to other studies and international conferences examining the role of today's generation of youth as change agents, I have gained an important observation. My observation is that I have seen the emergence of Six Archetypes of Youth Change Makers, which provide a glance at the roles young people are taking on in the process of creating change.
The Dreamer
The Dreamer is the driver behind new ideas. Dreamers are often the first to articulate a long-term vision for the future and think big. It is the sense of aspiration, optimism and imagination of dreamers that drive progress, innovation and change.
The Megaphone
The Megaphone is a vocal advocate for change. Megaphones are very focused on delivering the message and will campaign tirelessly and work hard to lobby for a message to be heard. They inspire action through their words and help to shift priorities on the agenda.
The Spark Plug
The Spark Plug is a catalyst and has a gift for networking and connecting people. The Spark Plug is able to foster collaborations and bring many different organizations and individuals together in dialogue, convincing diverse interest groups to come together for a common goal.
The Task Master
The Task Master is often behind the scenes making things happen and is sometimes the under-rated player within a group or organization. Often, it is the Task Master who literally keeps things together by turning ideas into manageable tasks with actionable timelines. Task Masters are practical, objective-oriented individuals.
The Sherpa
The Sherpa serves as a guide who provides mentorship, insight and training through peer education. Sherpas are natural educators with a strong interest in learning and sharing knowledge. Sherpas value hands on experiences and are able to draw upon the expertise and resources of those they encounter.
The Storyteller
The Storyteller is often the documenter of an organization and its projects, preparing short stories, interviews, blogs, webcasts newsletters and more. Storytellers become a vehicle for spreading inspiration and sharing of best practices through identifying patterns and strengthening movements through recognizing exceptional individuals.
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Oh, Canada.
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I had the great opportunity of leading in the singing of the national anthem at a Canada Day concert yesterday so over the past couple of days I've been religiously singing the lyric. It struck me that, up to this point, they were just words that I would sing annually in a monontonous fashion. So I just thought I'd take the opportunity to say that I have true patriot love for the true north strong and free, just because.
Now getting into lyrics. Words may be powerful but when they become lyric, that power appears amplified times ten. Lyrics strike a chord (pardon the pun) beyond vocal expression: they connect sound, melody, rhythm and meaning to surpass the lexicon of mere dialect, extending into a whole other realm of feeling. I've said it numerous times, but music is my lifeboat; continuously reviving my soul. I love it on a whole other level.
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20 years
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I'm not a self-professed Pearl Jam fan, however, I've been paying attention to some of their lyric recently. I was reading an interview with Eddie Vedder commenting on the meaning behind their single "Indifference" and I thought the following passage profound:
"On average, we have maybe 50 to 60 years on the planet. And we probably have 20 years when we're a vital presence, when you can actually do something with your life.
So what are you going to do with that time?
Are you gonna enjoy it, not get involved? Or are you gonna try and do something to make some other peoples' lives better than they are? Even if those people don't even appreciate what you're trying to do. Even if you're not sure yourself that what you're doing is going to make any bit of difference."
It speaks for itself, my thoughts exactly (although I'm hoping your vital presence can outlast 20 years).
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