Crucifixion Brought to You By Coke!

March 21, 2008 at 6:49 am · Filed under Events

Philippines - Talk about getting nailed: The City of San Fernando’s annual Good Friday re-enactment of
Christ’s Passion is set to include not one, not three, but 23 real live
crucifixions, as eager penitents seek to emulate Jesus by being nailed
to crosses. (Other slightly less committed penitents will restrict
themselves to a thorough scourging.)

Church and civil authorities actually frown on the practice, but the
citizens can’t seem to get enough. So, the local government has decided
to go with the flow, and restrict itself to ensuring the nails are
sterilized and that all the crucifixees have a tetanus shot.

Seeing an opportunity to plug their products, Filipino phone outfit Smart Telecommunications and Coca Cola will be
soaking up the goodwill as key sponsors of the mass crucifixion. Smart Telecom and Coca Cola have apparently struck some kind of
sponsorship deal with the government of San Fernando. Presumably this
will help bankroll the preparations the city has to make to deal with
the hordes of tourists and international media who will be descending
on the city.

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LEAP Civic Engagement Conference

March 21, 2008 at 5:35 am · Filed under Asian American, Events

Civic Engagement Conferences (CEC’s) are designed to bring together public and private sector employees, community leaders, educators and students from diverse ethnic communities to explore civic participation and public policy issues concerning the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Central Valley and Northern California region. It provides the opportunity for political networking and the skill sets and knowledge to become active and effective advocates, leaders and elected officials.

Civic Engagement Conferences are designed for about 100 attendees, and tailored to address the needs of each region. With a morning panel of local community leaders and/or elected officials, the afternoon consists of break out sessions on different topics like 21st Century Leadership, or How to be on Boards & Commissions.

Upcoming Civic Engagement Conferences:

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California APIA Policy Summit

March 21, 2008 at 3:29 am · Filed under Asian American, Events

California Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit
Convened by the California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus

In partnership with:
Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE)
Asian and Pacific Islanders California Action Network (APIsCAN)
California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Institute
Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs

Tuesday, April 15th - Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento, CA

Play a part in the annual California API Policy Summit!
• Demonstrate collective power and increase visibility of APIs in the state.
• Advocate for laws that advance fairness, justice, and access for our communities.
• Bolster our community’s political influence, expand your knowledge, and put your advocacy skills into action through Capitol legislative visits, legislative hearings, coalition building, and workshops.
• Integrate policy advocacy into your organization’s mission.

For more info: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/apilegcaucus/policysummit.htm 

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