<![CDATA[The Raven Republic Forums - News and Current Events]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:20:31 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Concerning Typhoon Haiyan]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3352 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:52:07 -0500 White_Rain]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3352 It's not as big of news as the tsunami that hit Japan a few months ago, which is upsetting to me. As many of you know, considering many of you live in the Philippines, a typhoon hit. Typhoon Haiyan has killed currently under 4,000 - so it's been counted. Chances are, no one will ever know how many died because it's such tedious work finding all of the bodies. As well, power lines are down and telephone outages are most certainly about. Power is also out in many locations, roads and airports are destroyed, food and fuel are scarce... it's a high possibility nobody will be able to get a full total on all the dead bodies because survival itself is a more important issue. Aside from the thousands dead, 13 million people are affected somehow - 4 million of those have been displaced, 1 million homes have been destroyed.

I, White_Rain, one of the newer people here and an American, am sadly unable to do anything about this - I'm one of the many Americans living in poverty too. All I got on my 16th birthday was a US$20 bill (871.54 Philippine Pesos) and a birthday card, and I got a few games one or two weeks after, so I haven't really much that I can do. Though, I do send my deepest, heartfelt condolences to those affected by the typhoon, and that they may survive in such hard times. For those that have not been affected, I will continue to hope for your continued safety.

May the higher deities you believe in, if any at all, be with you, and if you believe in no higher deity, then may whatever forces that be in control be with you.

Sincerely,]]> It's not as big of news as the tsunami that hit Japan a few months ago, which is upsetting to me. As many of you know, considering many of you live in the Philippines, a typhoon hit. Typhoon Haiyan has killed currently under 4,000 - so it's been counted. Chances are, no one will ever know how many died because it's such tedious work finding all of the bodies. As well, power lines are down and telephone outages are most certainly about. Power is also out in many locations, roads and airports are destroyed, food and fuel are scarce... it's a high possibility nobody will be able to get a full total on all the dead bodies because survival itself is a more important issue. Aside from the thousands dead, 13 million people are affected somehow - 4 million of those have been displaced, 1 million homes have been destroyed.

I, White_Rain, one of the newer people here and an American, am sadly unable to do anything about this - I'm one of the many Americans living in poverty too. All I got on my 16th birthday was a US$20 bill (871.54 Philippine Pesos) and a birthday card, and I got a few games one or two weeks after, so I haven't really much that I can do. Though, I do send my deepest, heartfelt condolences to those affected by the typhoon, and that they may survive in such hard times. For those that have not been affected, I will continue to hope for your continued safety.

May the higher deities you believe in, if any at all, be with you, and if you believe in no higher deity, then may whatever forces that be in control be with you.

Sincerely,]]> <![CDATA[Goodbye, King of Comedy...]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3127 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:02:47 -0400 Serene]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3127 http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/dolphy-passes-away.html

Rest in Peace Tito Dolphy. We're sure you'll have a grand welcome in the afterlife.

On a side note: He died at 83 years, on July 7. 2012, 8:34pm

07/10/2012: Minus the zeroes: 71212: [7+1=8] [2+1=3] [2]
That's just me seeing what I wanted to see.]]> http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/dolphy-passes-away.html

Rest in Peace Tito Dolphy. We're sure you'll have a grand welcome in the afterlife.

On a side note: He died at 83 years, on July 7. 2012, 8:34pm

07/10/2012: Minus the zeroes: 71212: [7+1=8] [2+1=3] [2]
That's just me seeing what I wanted to see.]]> <![CDATA[Science Explains Tsundere Appeal!!]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2928 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:12:46 -0400 Serene]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2928 http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/vie...ere-Appeal

They should start observing yandere. in the wild. with knives.]]> http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/vie...ere-Appeal

They should start observing yandere. in the wild. with knives.]]> <![CDATA[Outbreak: Manila]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2883 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:14:00 -0500 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2883 http://outbreakmanila.com/index.html

A zombie apocalypse-themed 5k marathon Big grin

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A zombie apocalypse-themed 5k marathon Big grin

]]> <![CDATA[Teh interesting PHL-related news stub thread]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2862 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:18:55 -0500 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2862 http://interaksyon.com/article/22896/rep...cally-dead

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]]> <![CDATA[SOPA/PIPA/ACTA/ETC]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2826 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:02 -0500 HayWire]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2826
[Image: SOPAinfographic.png]

Info sites:
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/22/26482...what-is-it

http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011...innovators

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/pro...piracy-act

Here's the petition against it:
http://americancensorship.org/]]>
[Image: SOPAinfographic.png]

Info sites:
http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/22/26482...what-is-it

http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011...innovators

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/pro...piracy-act

Here's the petition against it:
http://americancensorship.org/]]> <![CDATA[Kim Jong Il is dead (?)]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2821 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:16:51 -0500 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2821 http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story...52058882/1]]> http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story...52058882/1]]> <![CDATA[RIP, Steve Jobs]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2770 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:36:58 -0400 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2770 http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries...50672498/1]]> http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries...50672498/1]]> <![CDATA[Filipino Freethinkers // RH Bill discussion]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2751 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:22:49 -0400 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2751
http://filipinofreethinkers.org/2011/08/...dia-award/

Quote:Philippine freethought organization Filipino Freethinkers won in “The One” category at the local T@tt Awards, the first social media-themed tilt of its kind in the country. “The One” is considered “the most influential trendsetter that shaped opinion, moved people, and prompted action,” through the use of social media tools such as websites, Twitter, and Facebook, and is seen as the top spot amongst the 10 available categories. The group was honored with a trophy and a PHP100,000 (USD2,351) cash prize.

The Freethinkers were also finalists in “The Advocate” category, and in the voting polls that comprised 10% of the total score, the group received the most votes in both spots.

[Image: tumblr_lkm51fE68X1qiq96ko1_250.gif]

The awesome part is that for the other category "The Advocate," we lost to Beth Angsioco, who runs the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP), an FF ally.

We gave her a standing ovation when we she won LOL

The lady's been fighting for women's rights for decades - we salute her for her efforts!]]>
http://filipinofreethinkers.org/2011/08/...dia-award/

Quote:Philippine freethought organization Filipino Freethinkers won in “The One” category at the local T@tt Awards, the first social media-themed tilt of its kind in the country. “The One” is considered “the most influential trendsetter that shaped opinion, moved people, and prompted action,” through the use of social media tools such as websites, Twitter, and Facebook, and is seen as the top spot amongst the 10 available categories. The group was honored with a trophy and a PHP100,000 (USD2,351) cash prize.

The Freethinkers were also finalists in “The Advocate” category, and in the voting polls that comprised 10% of the total score, the group received the most votes in both spots.

[Image: tumblr_lkm51fE68X1qiq96ko1_250.gif]

The awesome part is that for the other category "The Advocate," we lost to Beth Angsioco, who runs the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP), an FF ally.

We gave her a standing ovation when we she won LOL

The lady's been fighting for women's rights for decades - we salute her for her efforts!]]> <![CDATA[No to Mining in Palawan]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2704 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:29:41 -0400 HayWire]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2704
They produce a large amount of our rice for the country plus it's a tourist attraction. And a lot of new species are discovered there every year... Sad

Link to petition and other information:
http://no2mininginpalawan.com/

I find it kind of sad that there's only 1.4m sigs at this moment and we need 10m Sad]]>
They produce a large amount of our rice for the country plus it's a tourist attraction. And a lot of new species are discovered there every year... Sad

Link to petition and other information:
http://no2mininginpalawan.com/

I find it kind of sad that there's only 1.4m sigs at this moment and we need 10m Sad]]> <![CDATA[osama bin laden 1957-2011]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2610 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:12:56 -0400 beastkiller]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2610 <![CDATA[PSN compromised: 70 million user account data stolen]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2601 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:54:48 -0400 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2601
https://infosecisland.com/blogview/13337...tolen.html

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https://infosecisland.com/blogview/13337...tolen.html

]]> <![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Colt .45!]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2580 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:49:23 -0400 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2580

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911]]>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911]]> <![CDATA[Filipino Freethinkers on Al Jazeera]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2564 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:09:32 -0400 Twin-Skies]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2564

http://filipinofreethinkers.org/2011/03/...t136635018]]>

http://filipinofreethinkers.org/2011/03/...t136635018]]> <![CDATA[Crisis in Japan]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2572 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:20:44 -0500 medusa0]]> https://ravenrepublic.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=2572 Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan

Is everyone there all right?]]> Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan

Is everyone there all right?]]>