Received this in my inbox just a few minutes ago, and I would be more than happy to pass along the information 🙂
Click on the photo to get to the Petition page, and add your e-signature.
The sexual trafficking of children and young people is one of the most heinous crimes that exist in the world today. Let us support ECPAT-Philippines, and it’s partners, in their work to put an end to this. ECPAT also works with various organizations to give assistance for victim/survivors of child trafficking.
I worked with ECPAT as a youth volunteer for many many years. When I started to work (after college), my very first job was with one of its partner organizations, the Asia ACTs Against Child Trafficking. It’s wonderful to know that companies like The Body Shop are now supporting local groups in their advocacies. Head to your nearest TBS stores and make your purchase count towards the eradication of sex trafficking of women and children!
Yes, another blogger is celebrating her first anniversary in blogosphere. Happy Blogversay, Red of Earn Money Online with Red! 🙂 I signed up as a minor sponsor for her anniversary contest but forgot about it until I found her email buried in my inbox, announcing that the announcement post was up. You won’t see Where the Moon Shines on the list of sponsors though, because I sponsored as In Between the Covers!
You read that right, she’s having a contest at her blog right now, and there’s $300 up for grabs! Wow, that is a lot to give away 🙂
There are three ways to win in this contest and there will be more than just three winners! You can check out all the details on the contest page, just click on the image on this post, but let me whet your appetites by posting what’s up for grabs:
I. Blog post
1st prize
$50 cash thru paypal
One month Adgitize coupon worth $14
one month ad space
2nd prize
$20 cash thru paypal
Make up goodies
3rd prize
$10 cash thru paypal
one month ad space
II. Point System
1st prize
$100 cash thru paypal
dot COM domain + blog hosting
Blog Make over
One month Adgitize coupon worth $14
2nd prize
$30 cash thru paypal
dot COM domain + blog hosting
one month ad space
3rd prize
$15 cash thru paypal
One month Adgitize coupon worth $14
one month ad space
III. Raffle Draw for participants with minimum 300 points
One month adgitize coupon worth $14
2 -$10 cash thru paypal
4 – $5 cash thru paypal
5000 ec credits
2000 ec credits
3 – 1000 ec credits
If nothing on that list has gotten you excited to join yet, then I don’t know what will! Haha 🙂
Oh, the comment challenge is still on! Just over 200 comments until now. I’ll try to double that over the weekend, though I highly doubt if I can! Hay.
Video lifted from Pia Magalona’s Multiply site, as a teaser for their campaign to raise awareness of the Cervical Cancer vaccine. Their clothing line FMCC has Laban ni Maria shirts.
Since the availability of an anti-cervical cancer vaccine in the country was announced, I have wanted to avail of the shots. Yesterday, while waiting at the OB-GYN’s clinic, I finally got to ask the doctor’s assistant for info on them. The vaccine is administered in three shots within 6 months of the first one. Each shot costs either PhP3,500 or PhP4,500 depending on the brand. The difference, according to the lady, was that the more expensive one prevents the strain causing genital warts as well, while the other doesn’t.
The cost is considerable, but if you weigh it to the fact that you get protection from cervical cancer, then it does seem worth it. I wonder though, can anyone recommend another hospital or doctor that may be offering the same vaccines at a lower cost?
I could have asked at the Medicard clinic, but they would refer me to another OB-GYN in the same building. I feel a bit disloyal having to go to someone else, haha. So if you’ve had your shots from a different clinic or doctor at a lower cost than what was quoted here, would you please be so kind as to give me a recommendation? I would appreciate it.
Why is important to get the Cervical Cancer vaccine?
An article from the Mayo Clinic website mentions that in the US alone, 40% of those diagnosed with this disease die. In the Philippines, about a third of those infected do not get well. Cervical Cancer also strikes at any age, could be when a woman is still young and about to start a family.
There are two types of vaccine available, both blocks HPV types 16 and 18 which causes about 70% of cervical cancer cases (source). One of them, Gardasil, also blocks types 6 and 11, which though not associated with Cervical Cancer, are associated with genital warts and mild Pap test abnormalities. I guess this is what the doctor’s assistant was referring to as the more expensive brand and if so, I don’t see anything wrong with going with the one from GSK.
Who should be vaccinated?
Girls as young as 10 years old may already avail of the vaccine. This is recommended so their immune system sets in before the virus and the cancer even has a chance to step in and develop.
I encourage girlfriends to consult their doctor soon, and avail of the cervical cancer vaccine. This can even be our ‘bonding’ activity. Let’s go together, and then do something fun after the shots.
I saw this badge on a blog awhile back and signed up. That first time I was on the site, I didn’t understand how things worked; did they deliver to the Philippines? I wasn’t sure. So I didn’t order. A few weeks, maybe a month, later I saw a longtime blogger friend post a book review on her site for the book Why You Say It. Right at the bottom of her post, she mentioned receiving a copy to review via Book Sneeze. Well what do you know, they do deliver to the southeast!
So I logged back on to the site and ordered this book:
This morning, I finally received it. Â A few days shy of a month after requesting for it.
I started reading it at the doctor’s clinic, while waiting at her lounge. In return for the free book, I just need to write a review which really is no chore. I like the book already. Stay tuned to my book review site, Between the Covers. If you haven’t checked it out yet, then you’ve missed my review of one of the greatest graphic novels in recent history. 🙂 So head on over to Between the Covers. Now! 🙂
I think this is a great service, any way I can get books at no cost to me, is a brilliant service 🙂 If, like me, your trying to cut back on expenses (after doing a whole lot of shopping), then Book Sneeze might be the answer so you still get your book fix. I heard that Apple’s been shipping those new iPhone 4s all over the place, and if you just upgraded to one, then you’d probably want to save up for more iPhone 4 accessories, I know I would if I just got a hot new phone. Heck, I almost bought myself a pair of Sennheiser earphones the other week just because it matches the look of My S Phone. The boyfriend actually stopped me though. Anyway, get your book fix without spending a dime, checkout BookSneeze. 🙂
So if you’ve had your shots from a different clinic or doctor at a lower cost than what was quoted here, would you please be so kind as to give me a recommendation? I would appreciate it.
