Now is the time to advance and broaden your photography skills with Artist and Master Professional Photographer, Ross Capili.

The multi-awarded Capili specializes in travel photojournalism, fashion and glamour, nude fine art, body painting and advertising art photography commissions. His works are collected by prominent individuals and multinational institutions, as well as featured in art books. As an artist and educator, his methods include the bridging of analog and digital disciplines.

About the Workshop

In partnership with the Bluewater Gallery, Capili will hold a special two-day photography workshop covering On-location Editorial Fashion and Travel Shoot, Indoor and Outdoor Fine Art Concepts and Portraiture.

Here, he will share his expertise, discuss real-world experience and provide shooting methods and techniques. A hands-on approach will be used for the workshop. Participants will work with a production team and do an actual editorial fashion shoot with models. Using different filters and creative photography techniques, the shoot will be made against the backdrop of scenic Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort. Capili will also give professional critique and advice on the participant’s work. A certificate will be issued at the end of the workshop.

This workshop is ideal for enthusiasts, advanced amateurs and members of the fashion and travel industry, as well as travel buffs and nature & art lovers. Participants need to be at least 18 years old with Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera.

Two-day Workshop Fee is P3,800/person and includes lunch, coffee, round-trip transportation from SM Mall, Certificate and handouts. For more information, please call Ruben Licera at (63) 492 0100 local 512 or email events@bluewater.com.ph.

About Bluewater Gallery

The Bluewater Gallery at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort proudly hosts Filipino Artists to actively promote and increase awareness on Filipino Art, Craft, and Culture to its international and local guests. It also provides avenue for the Artists to help showcase their work locally to a broader audience.

As part of its educational series, the Gallery hosts professional seminars and workshops to advance skills and knowledge in the field of arts locally.

For more information on BluewaterGallery Events and Educational Series, please contact Ruben Licera at Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, Telephone (032) 492 0100 (Local 512) or Email events@bluewater.com.ph

Check the A Fashion, Travel and the Fine Art of Photography Workshop syllabus here.

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Day 1 ( July 11) - Theme : Glam Fashion Sense - Exploring The Light

• 6am : Models and production team’s call time (Check requirements : Fashion clothes and accessories)
• 8am : Registration of participants
• 9am : Introduction - Cebu Through The Lens ( Present the goal of the workshop and what to expect ) - A slide presentation with actual hands-on in camera handling and visualization e.g. composition, elements and improvisations
• 10am - 12 noon - Actual photo shoot
• 12nn- 130pm - Lunch and coffee break (downloading of images taken)
• 130pm - Call time for models and production team - create another look
• 130pm - 230pm -Actual outdoor portrait shoot incorporating different natural light and visual elements at harsh lighting situations. Proper metering.
• 230pm-330pm - Merienda break (downloading of images taken)
• 330pm - 430pm - Conceptual shoot with the models for both indoor and outdoor setting
• 430pm - 530pm Critiquing of images taken at Day 1 - What to expect on Day 2

Day 2 ( July 12) - Theme : Bikini Fashion Sense - The Beauty of the beach

• 6am : Models and production team’s call time (Check requirements : Bikini outfit and accessories)
• 8am : Participant’s check for gears
• 9am : Welcome back - Cebu Through The Lens ( Present the goal of the workshop and what to expect ) - A slide presentation with actual hands-on in shooting techniques and conceptualization e.g. right exposure and experimentation
• 10am - 12 noon - Actual photo shoot
• 12nn- 130pm - Lunch and coffee break (downloading of images taken)
• 130pm - Call time for models and production team - change outfit and create a different look
• 130pm - 230pm -Actual outdoor portrait shoot incorporating different natural light and visual elements at harsh lighting situations with models in bikini outfit
• 230pm-330pm - Merienda break (downloading of images taken)
• 330pm - 430pm - Conceptual shoot with the models in beach and lagoon setting
• 430pm - 530pm Analysis of images taken at Day 2 - Question and answer - Presentation of Certificate of Participation

Two-day Workshop Fee is P3,800/person and includes lunch, coffee, round-trip transportation from SM Mall, Certificate and handouts. For more information, please call Ruben Licera at (63) 492 0100 local 512 or email events@bluewater.com.ph.

During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule. By mid-August, Filipino rebels and U.S. troops had ousted the Spanish, but Aguinaldo’s hopes for independence were dashed when the United States formally annexed the Philippines as part of its peace treaty with Spain.

The Philippines, a large island archipelago situated off Southeast Asia, was colonized by the Spanish in the latter part of the 16th century. Opposition to Spanish rule began among Filipino priests, who resented Spanish domination of the Roman Catholic churches in the islands. In the late 19th century, Filipino intellectuals and the middle class began calling for independence. In 1892, the Katipunan, a secret revolutionary society, was formed in Manila, the Philippine capital on the island of Luzon. Membership grew dramatically, and in August 1896 the Spanish uncovered the Katipunan’s plans for rebellion, forcing premature action from the rebels. Revolts broke out across Luzon, and in March 1897, 28-year-old Emilio Aguinaldo became leader of the rebellion.

By late 1897, the revolutionaries had been driven into the hills southeast of Manila, and Aguinaldo negotiated an agreement with the Spanish. In exchange for financial compensation and a promise of reform in the Philippines, Aguinaldo and his generals would accept exile in Hong Kong. The rebel leaders departed, and the Philippine Revolution temporarily was at an end.

In April 1898, the Spanish-American War broke out over Spain’s brutal suppression of a rebellion in Cuba. The first in a series of decisive U.S. victories occurred on May 1, 1898, when the U.S. Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey annihilated the Spanish Pacific fleet at the Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines. From his exile, Aguinaldo made arrangements with U.S. authorities to return to the Philippines and assist the United States in the war against Spain. He landed on May 19, rallied his revolutionaries, and began liberating towns south of Manila. On June 12, he proclaimed Philippine independence and established a provincial government, of which he subsequently became head.

His rebels, meanwhile, had encircled the Spanish in Manila and, with the support of Dewey’s squadron in Manila Bay, would surely have conquered the Spanish. Dewey, however, was waiting for U.S. ground troops, which began landing in July and took over the Filipino positions surrounding Manila. On August 8, the Spanish commander informed the United States that he would surrender the city under two conditions: The United States was to make the advance into the capital look like a battle, and under no conditions were the Filipino rebels to be allowed into the city. On August 13, the mock Battle of Manila was staged, and the Americans kept their promise to keep the Filipinos out after the city passed into their hands.

While the Americans occupied Manila and planned peace negotiations with Spain, Aguinaldo convened a revolutionary assembly, the Malolos, in September. They drew up a democratic constitution, the first ever in Asia, and a government was formed with Aguinaldo as President in January 1899. On February 4, what became known as the Philippine Insurrection began when Filipino rebels and U.S. troops skirmished inside American lines in Manila. Two days later, the U.S. Senate voted by one vote to ratify the Treaty of Paris with Spain. The Philippines were now a U.S. territory, acquired in exchange for $20 million in compensation to the Spanish.

In response, Aguinaldo formally launched a new revolt–this time against the United States. The rebels, consistently defeated in the open field, turned to guerrilla warfare, and the U.S. Congress authorized the deployment of 60,000 troops to subdue them. By the end of 1899, there were 65,000 U.S. troops in the Philippines, but the war dragged on. Many anti-imperialists in the United States, such as Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan, opposed U.S. annexation of the Philippines, but in November 1900 Republican incumbent William McKinley was reelected, and the war continued.

On March 23, 1901, in a daring operation, U.S. General Frederick Funston and a group of officers, pretending to be prisoners, surprised Aguinaldo in his stronghold in the Luzon village of Palanan and captured the rebel leader. Aguinaldo took an oath of allegiance to the United States and called for an end to the rebellion, but many of his followers fought on. During the next year, U.S. forces gradually pacified the Philippines. In an infamous episode, U.S. forces on the island of Samar retaliated against the massacre of a U.S. garrison by killing all men on the island above the age of 10. Many women and young children were also butchered. General Jacob Smith, who directed the atrocities, was court-martialed and forced to retire for turning Samar, in his words, into a “howling wilderness.”

In 1902, an American civil government took over administration of the Philippines, and the three-year Philippine insurrection was declared to be at an end. Scattered resistance, however, persisted for several years.

More than 4,000 Americans perished suppressing the Philippines–more than 10 times the number killed in the Spanish-American War. More than 20,000 Filipino insurgents were killed, and an unknown number of civilians perished.

In 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was established with U.S. approval, and Manuel Quezon was elected the country’s first president. On July 4, 1946, full independence was granted to the Republic of the Philippines by the United States.

Historians recall that the first President of the Philippine Republic, General Emilio Aguinaldo, raised the Hong Kong-made Philippine flag at the Aguinaldo Residence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898 as the national anthem was played for the first time.

It will also be recalled that Apolinario Mabini, Aguinaldo’s closest adviser, was opposed to Aguinaldo’s decision towards a dictatorial rule. He instead urged for the reformation of a government that could prove its stability and competency as prerequisite, according to historical accounts.

Aguinaldo refused to do so, but Mabini was able to convince him to turn his autocratic administration into a revolutionary one. Aguinaldo declared a revolutionary government on July 23, 1898.

The Revolution did not end with the June 12 Independence declaration. The Filipinos were not able to liberate Spanish-controlled Philippines until December, and Manila did not fall into Americans’ hands until August of the following year. The United States would not grant complete autonomy for the Philippines until 1946.

While the Philippines first celebrated its Independence Day on June 12, 1898, its independence was only recognized on July 4, 1946 by the United States.

”Henceforth, Independence Day was observed on July 4, but in the name of nationalism, and upon the advice of historians, Republic Act No. 4166 was signed into law by Mrs. Arroyo’s father, President Diosdado Macapagal in 1964, proclaiming June 12, which up to that time had been observed as Flag Day, as Independence Day,” historians said.

On Friday, June 12, President Arroyo’s flag-raising ceremonies in Koronadal City will be duplicated in many parts of the country.

”Friday’s Freedom Day celebration highlights three major attributes called “KKK” –- Kagitingan (heroism), Kagalingan (experience in skills), and Kasipagan (industriousness),” said Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita during Wednesday’s press briefing at Malacanang’s New Executive Building (NEB).

”Heroism and determination showcases our modern day heroes, the Filipino workers, which overcome present day challenges. Excellence in skills and talent sets the Filipino above the rest in the global arena. Industriousness is the natural attribute of the Filipino that is shown in the way they value work and entrepreneurial or livelihood activities,” Ermita said.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Joselito Atienza will lead this year’s national Flag Day program at the Imus Heritage Park, Cavite as chairman of the Flag Advocacy Committee.

”President Arroyo will lead the nationwide observance of the 111th Philippine Independence Day at the Rizal Shrine in Marbel, South Cotabato. The arrangements for the 18 major sites of the celebration are already in their final stage,” Ermita said.

Aside from the traditional flag-raising rites, the Freedom Day events include the formal launch of a Mega Jobs and Livelihood Fair with the switching on by the President of the electronic billboard showing the jobs available here and abroad.

The jobs and livelihood fair will be simultaneously replicated in various provincial and regional centers nationwide.

The Chief Executive earlier said this year’s Independence Day observance will be stripped of its usual pomp and pageantry and focus government and public attention on employment and jobs generation.

This year’s June 12 Freedom Day celebration will also provide the background for the Arroyo administration’s formal launch of its nationwide Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP).

CLEEP is designed to protect and assist the country’s most vulnerable sectors — the poor, overseas Filipino workers and expatriates retrenched from their foreign jobs, workers in the export industry and out-of-school youths — from the consequences and threats of reduced or lost income resulting from the global economic crisis.

The program seeks to create some 220,000 jobs and provide emergency employment for displaced and jobless workers, as well as livelihood projects for those with entrepreneurial acumen.

CLEEP aims to achieve two crucial objectives: 1) to build up the capabilities of Filipino workers and help them develop skills that will enable them to compete in tougher job markets; and, 2) to create as many jobs as possible in the least possible amount of time for the poor through investments in public works and enterprise development.

President Arroyo has assigned members of her Cabinet as development stewards in specific regions to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of identified viable CLEEP programs in their respective assigned areas.

Funding for the CLEEP has been increased to P10 billion this year. CLEEP projects are administered by various government agencies but are monitored and supervised by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) as the program’s lead agency.

Jobs generation is the main thrust of CLEEP with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as the lead agency in the pursuit of this endeavor, even as other line agencies have their own jobs generation targets.

Jobs created under the CLEEP are envisioned to help improve the country’s infrastructure, push the growth of rural enterprises, improve public health care and food security, and stimulate private investments.

The government had already started the initial phases of implementation of a number of CLEEP projects in various parts of the country.

The initial phase of the program involves the setting up of public facilities that will benefit some 1.5 million Filipinos, and improve services for 7,352 families, 353 business establishments, 222 cooperatives, 1,287 barangays and nine agrarian-reform communities.

Many of the jobs generated under CLEEP’s initial phase were designed to hasten the pace of the country’s agricultural development. They are jobs in irrigation systems development, farm-to-market road projects, environmental protection, waste management and manufacturing services nationwide.

DOLE said some 50,000 plantilla and emergency employment positions in several government agencies are up for grabs starting Friday.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported it has 6,000 vacancies while the Department of Education needs 8,000 workers.

The Departments of National Defense (DND), Health (DOH), Trade and Industry (DTI) and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will also make available employment slots during the jobs fair.

DOLE said some 30,000 emergency jobs nationwide will be provided to displaced and other jobless workers under the CLEEP, while the private sector will open up some 70,000 jobs on June 13, the second day of the three-day event.

Jobs overseas will cap the big event where 50,000 sea-based and land-based jobs, mostly in services and sales industry and skilled sectors will be declared open.

Half of the overseas job orders are from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Hong Kong, Russia and Bahrain. (PNA)

Source: www.gov.ph

Edsa became the symbol of a nation that aspired to be great. A shrine was built for her to remind the people that freedom lost could take a lifetime to regain. Year after year, the people would gather in front of her shrine to renew their pledge to protect her and her ideals. They promised to fight for the freedom that they regained. They vowed that never again would a dictator emerge.

For the 12 years following the People Power revolution, corruption slowed down under the administrations of Presidents Cory Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos. The country began to recover from the rubbles of the Marcos dictatorship.

In 1998, Joseph Estrada came to power in a landslide election and corruption made a comeback. The grafters, fixers, and influence peddlers were singing “Happy days are here again!”

In 2001, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo came to power by way of a sham People Power revolution which deposed Estrada. Edsa unwillingly relented hoping that Gloria would turn the country around. But within a few days after she took over the presidency, a major corruption scandal occurred involving Gloria’s Secretary of Justice. Evidently, corruption was seeded into her administration the day she took over the presidency. Edsa was betrayed. They used her to gain power for themselves.

Year after year, corruption scandals were exposed involving the First Family and high government officials. Corruption became the rule rather than the exception. Indeed, corruption is so good that those in administration want to stay longer in their positions of power. As Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

With one year left in her term of office, many people are convinced that Gloria would do whatever it takes to remain in power beyond 2010. Two years ago she almost succeeded in getting a Charter change approved through a people’s initiative. However, the Supreme Court rejected the legality of the people’s initiative.

Last May 28, Gloria merged the Lakas-CMD and Kampi parties into one under her leadership. Right after the ceremonies merging the two largest political parties, the word was that Gloria talked to the congressmen behind closed doors. According to leaks from insiders, her marching orders to them were to pass House Resolution 1109 as soon as possible. HR 1109 would convene the House as a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) for the purpose of amending the 1987 constitution… without the Senate. According to news reports, Gloria supposedly promised each congressman P20 million for his or her “yes” vote on HR 1109.

On June 2, the House of Representatives passed — nay, railroaded — HR 1109 by voice vote. The debate was cut short denying the few oppositionists an opportunity to speak out against HR 1109. But what could the handful of oppositionists have done? Tyranny of the majority prevailed. Once again, Edsa was betrayed.

In my opinion, by passing a resolution to amend the 1987 constitution without the participation of the Senate is a blatant disregard for the rule of law. Any way you look at it, the Senate is an integral part of Congress. No law can pass Congress without the approval of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, voting separately. It has always been that way and HR 1109 shouldn’t be an exception.

It is common knowledge that once Gloria steps down, plunder charges would be filed against her just like what happened to Estrada. And it is also common knowledge that Gloria was the prime mover in the prosecution and conviction of Estrada for plunder. And if the opposition wins in the presidential elections in 2010, Gloria could be brought to justice. As the saying goes, “What goes around comes around.”

The day after HR 1109 was passed by the House, the Senate reaffirmed its stand against the Senate and the House voting jointly in a Constituent Assembly. Many people believe that the ulterior motive behind HR 1109 was to create a constitutional issue; hence, the need for the Supreme Court to interpret the constitution vis-à-vis HR 1109. With 12 of the 15 Supreme Court justices appointed by Gloria, I would not be surprised if the High Court would overwhelmingly rule in favor HR 1109. But who knows? There are a few good men and women in the High Court who might be able to prevail upon their colleagues to look at the issue judiciously and conscientiously.

If the Supreme Court agrees with HR 1109, it will pave the way for Charter change. If the Supreme Court rejects HR 1109, Con-Ass will die and Gloria would have to step down from the presidency in June 2010, a prospect many people believe would horrify Gloria.

But there was one good thing that came out of the passage of HR 1109. It was another wake-up call for mass action. Indeed, protests and demonstrations in various cities in the country were held yesterday, June 10, and more would be coming. They were organized by the religious sector and civil society. The people are now beginning to see what those in power are trying to do, which is to perpetuate themselves in power. And when power comes into play, the only way to stop it is counter-power. Sir Isaac Newton’s third law — “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction” — has been proven time and time again without exception. This law applies to science as well as with people. History tells us that. And history always has a way of repeating itself. Recent developments seem to manifest that history might just be repeating itself as a result of the passage HR 1109.

In the end, the children of Edsa would come to her defense and avenge the humiliation she suffered from those who betrayed her. That would be poetic justice.

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PINOYWORLD Editor’s Note: Written by Perry Diaz (perrydiaz@gmail.com)

“Lumang tugutugin na yan. Every time there is a major political crisis for the administration and every time a major rally is scheduled, these talks of coup plots and destabilization conveniently surface,” he said.

“The people will not be cowed. They have seen through the selfish motive behind Con-Ass,” he added.

“Tuloy ang protesta kontra Con-Ass, umulan man o umaraw, kahit na may pakulo pa ang administration na “coup plot” kuno,” he said.

Binay has called a meeting of rally organizers, city officials and the Makati police at City Hall Tuesday to finalize the details of the multi-sectoral anti-Con Ass rally to be held at the corner of Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas on June 10, Wednesday. The rally starts at 5pm.

Meanwhile, the Makati Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released a traffic rerouting plan to be followed during the rally in the city’s Central Business District on June 10.

According to the DPS the following roads will be closed starting 9am on Wednesday: both lanes of Ayala Avenue from Makati Avenue up to Herrera Street; both lanes of Paseo de Roxas from Sedeño St. to Dela Rosa St.; and Rufino Street from Valero to Dela Rosa Street.

The DPS will likewise close the following roads until 5pm: Malugay Street from Pasong Tamo to Ayala Ave. and from Ayala Ave. to Gil Puyat Ave. ; and Ayala Avenue from Gil Puyat Ave. to Metropolitan Ave. and from Kamagong to Gil Puyat Ave.

Meanwhile, all passenger buses coming from EDSA-Ayala  are advised to turn right to Makati Ave. and left to Gil Puyat Ave. toward destination. Buses coming from the South Luzon Expressway, Buendia and Pasay City are advised to take Gil Puyat Ave. , turn right to Makati Ave. and turn left at EDSA towards their destination.

Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) and light vehicles from J.P. Rizal are advised to turn right to Makati . Ave., right to Paseo de Roxas, right to Villar St. , left to E.P. Leviste St. , left to V.A. Rufino St. and right to Ayala Ave. toward their destination.

Those coming from Washington St. may turn right to Gil Puyat Ave., right to Ayala Ave., right to Salcedo St., left to Benavidez toward Esperanza St., right to Makati Ave., right to Arnaiz Ave., right to Paseo de Roxas, left to Dela Rosa St., right to Salcedo St. and left to Ayala Ave. toward their destination.

DPS Director Hermenegildo San Miguel said additional DPS enforcers will be deployed to assist in maintaining smooth traffic.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the activity venue.

The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the “International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World” and 2005-2014 as the “United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.” Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in them. The theme of this year’s International Essay Contest is “The role of science in building a better world.” Young people from around the world are invited to submit their innovative ideas on this theme. Scientific progress has brought many benefits to humanity, while some applications of science have had adverse impacts. What kind of science and technology do you think is needed for realizing a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable world for all? Please express your vision for the future of science, including examples of studies or researches you wish to engage in.

This essay contest is organized by The Goi Peace Foundation, UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education and supported by Japan Airlines.

Theme: “The role of science in building a better world”

Guidelines:

• Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2009) in one of the following age categories:

a) Children (ages up to 14)
b) Youth (ages 15 - 25)

• Essays must be 800 words or less, typed or printed in English, French, Spanish or German.
• Essays must have a cover page indicating:

1. category (Children or Youth)
2. essay title
3. your name
4. postal address
5. phone numbe
6. e-mail address
7. nationality
8. age as of June 30, 2009 (9) sex
9. school name (if applicable)
10. word count.

• Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants’ names and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director. (Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.)
• Entries may be submitted by postal mail or e-mail. (Email entries must be in text or MS Word format, with the cover page and essay sent together as one document.)
• Essays must be original and unpublished.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
• Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizers.

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

1. 1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$1,000) … 1 entrant
2. 2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$500) … 2 entrants
3. 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
4. Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants

* 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan scheduled for November 2009. (Travel expenses will be covered by the organizers.)
** All prize winners will be announced in November 2009 on the Goi Peace Foundation web site (www.goipeace.or.jp) and UNESCO website (www.unesco.org/youth).
Please send your entries to:

International Essay Contest
c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan
E-mail: essay@goipeace.or.jp

Essay Contest 2009 Flyer (PDF)
* English - http://www.goipeace.or.jp/pdf/2009/essay-contest2009_e.pdf
* Japanese - http://www.goipeace.or.jp/pdf/2009/essay-contest2009_j.pdf
* French - http://www.goipeace.or.jp/pdf/2009/essay-contest2009_f.pdf
* German - http://www.goipeace.or.jp/pdf/2009/essay-contest2009_g.pdf
* Spanish - http://www.goipeace.or.jp/pdf/2009/essay-contest2009_s.pdf

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Make sure you send a copy to: anna.swelung@ericsson.com.”

Is there really an Ericsson Laptop line with the following specifications? Google search revealed that Ericsson T18 and Ericsson R320 are older model of mobile phones which were phased out years back.

Upon checking the Sony Ericsson website, they have released statement regarding this

Hoax Competition Email

12 May 2009

Sony Ericsson has been made aware of an online email campaign claiming that Ericsson will give away a free laptop computer to users who forward the promotional information. The same campaign includes a photograph of the Sony Ericsson logo and mentions an Ericsson contact name and email number.

Sony Ericsson confirms that this email campaign is a hoax. In addition, Sony Ericsson confirms that the Ericsson contact name does not exist.

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