July 13 - 19, 2008
	Hi $Name, $Unread Your profile has been viewed $ProfileViews times! Keep it updated with the latest about you! Here's a quick update on what was "Hot and Happening" at TakingITGlobal.org this week: TIGStar: Michael Boampong 23 year-old Michael from Ghana was a participant of the TakingITGlobal impact survey, where members revealed how TakingITGlobal has changed their lives. Michael is an active member of the TakingITGlobal community and he says, "Since the first time I visited TIG, I have found TIG to be one of the most informative and inspiring websites for young people like me and I felt that it was going to be good for me. Since then I have had to visit TIG almost every time that I get online." To learn more about Michael Boampong and how he is using TakingITGlobal to change the world, visit his profile. In The News: Omar Khadr - What will be his future? Reactions to the worldwide release of the first video from Guantanamo's prison showing Canadian citizen Omar Khadr were mixed and this week TakingITGlobal members have been sharing their opinions on the issue. Join the discussion and engage in this hot topic. Point of View: Olympic Spirit Canadian TIGer Michelle Tampoya has blogged about the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing. She questions the coverage of the Olympics and believes it has been focused on China's controversies rather than recognizing the games and the athletes. Do you agree? Have the athletes in your regions been undermined? Read her blog and post your thoughts. Staff Picks: Commitments TakingITGlobal staff members have signed commitments on the website. Check out their top choices. If you share the same views, show your support and sign one - or support other commitments! Laura Kenyon has committed to reducing the amount of plastic she uses Mehrdad Nadimi has committed to saying NO to any form of corruption Jo Anne Tacorda has committed to eating more organic foods Robert Meyer has committed to learning more about other cultures What are you waiting for? Commit to a Better World today! (on Facebook, too!) Current Events: Rising Food Prices Causing a Global Crisis? Rising populations, trade and climate change have sent food prices soaring across the globe. These factors have recently prompted the United Nations to declare a world food "crisis". Join University of Toronto on July 29th, 2008 for a public dialogue bringing together youth, senior and local community members with representatives from business, government and NGOs. Share your thoughts - Join the dialogue on our community discussion board about the food crisis. TIGTips: Share Your Work! Are you an artist, writer, thinker or dreamer? Share your work with other TakingITGlobal members. Add content to our Panorama publication or Global Gallery today! We wish you a wonderful weekend! - Incia, Rosemary, Mehrdad, Franziska and the entire TakingITGlobal.org Team!
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