... and I thought I would take the time out of the busy day to get at least one blog entry in before the great historical event. It all seems good out there but clearly none of us can take anything for granted. Tehre will be no "well, he is a shoo in so I don't have to vote today" thing like the Obama Girl back in the Primaries (shame on her! Party the day after!)
I could vote early but I want to see what the polls look like on the day ... it's a ... different feeling and I want to really experience this in totality ... history and being part of it ...
I wonder what it will be like ... And wht happens to all this once it is over?
Here and now... savoring it ... when "then" comes ... I will svor that, too.
What an extraordinary week in an already memorable year. Sunday--after a full day of work at the office--I was extremely fortunate to have the rare opportunity to watch Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduce Senator Barack Obama here in San Francisco. I was so proud of the San Francisco for Obama team, that turned out a crowd of 500 to show their support for Senator Obama in front of the Fairmont Hotel.
On Tuesday, Filipinos for Obama had its first formal kick-off event. We turned out a crowd of more than 150 Filipino Americans to enlist their support in uniting pinoys behind Senator Obama. I was so proud to be there and get to speak to the crowd about our plans for empowering Filipino Americans to make a difference in this election.
And then on Friday at work, my brother-in-law interrupted my day to put my 18-month-old nephew, Luke, on the phone, so I could hear him say "Obama!" in his adorable baby voice.
Needless to say, that call made my day. Like many of you, last night I was anxiously awaiting my text message from the Obama campaign--until CNN finally spoiled it for me. (I did finally get my text around midnight PST). Senator Joe Biden will be a terrific Vice President--not only will he be a great campaigner, but I actually think he and Senator Obama will govern well together. They are not in lockstep on every issue, which I think makes sense for the number two spot on the ticket.
After another Saturday of working--I do have a non-Obama job--I stopped by our San Francisco Obama phonebank. And now I'm trying to pack for the week. Perhaps I'm being overly ambitious, but I hope to update you from the ground!!
(Photo of Senator Obama courtesy of Dr. Mary Davidson)
Dear Friends,On the eve of the Democratic National Convention 2008 in Denver, you are all cordially invited to join us at our gathering this Sunday in Manila whose details and times are below.Kindly forward and pass the word of this invitation on to all our friends here in the Philippines, as well as to all possibly interested Fil-Ams and US expat residents you know in Manila, for their info. Thanks for your much-appreciated participation and support!
We'll SEE YOU on SUNDAY!
Sincerely,Ben RazonDemocrats Abroad Philippines Get Out The Vote TeamAmericans In The Philippines For Obama OBAMA IN TAGALOGFilipinos For Obama Vote From Abroad
Democrats Abroad Say 'YES WE SPAN'
Quezon Bridge "YES WE SPAN" EVENT -- PHOTO OP CALL and MEDIA INVITATION, Sunday Morning, 10:00 AM, Quezon Bridge Pedestrian Walkway and Arroceros Park, Manila BY: David McCauley, Democrats Abroad Philippines Vice-Chair, ON AUGUST 19TH, 2008REFERRAL: Jason Rush and Ben Razon, Democrats Abroad Philippines GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV) Team, Media Outreach Coordinators DATE: Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 9:30am - Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 11:00amObama Supporters Meeting on Sunday morning, August 24 (hand-made signs welcome!). In timing with the kick-off of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado and the acceptance of the nomination of Barack Obama for President of the United States and to raise voter registration awareness amongst Filipino-Americans, US citizen residents here in the Philippines, this is Manila's version of more than 50 such events held around the world to mark Senator Obama's commitment to build bridges across party, ethnic and all other lines to reach solutions to our common problems in the US and around the world. Please join us to show your support! EVENT DETAILS, SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2008, 10:00 AM -- 1) Preliminary meet-up location of participants for the Quezon Bridge Yes We Span event is at parking area of Aristocrat Restaurant at Rajah Sulayman Park, Malate Church off Roxas Blvd. Assembly time is from 9:30 AM to 10 AM after which the group is to proceed in vehicle convoy to Quezon Bridge Event site at 10 AM sharp. For those driving from Aristocrat Restaurant meetup site to Quezon Bridge, the route is to take Roxas Boulevard straight towards Luneta (Rizal Park and Manila Hotel), turn right at P. Burgos St. through and past the National Museum and Manila City Hall taking rightmost lane until reaching Metropolitan Theater Building and Park 'N Ride on your right where group is encouraged to park their vehicles. Do Not Cross Quezon Bridge that heads straight to Quiapo, as there is still a corner you can make a right turnoff onto an access road before the foot of the bridge itself, beside the Metropolitan Theater, where you can also find available places to park on the side or under the elevated line of the LRT (Light Rail Transit). 2) Gathering and parking at event site for group convoy is available at side of Metropolitan Theater and Arroceros Garden, or at Park 'N Ride Parking Building just behind Metropolitan Theater (visible location is directly under LRT line between Metropolitan Theater and Pasig River at foot of Quezon Bridge where all media will be gathered for coverage start) between 10 AM to 10:15 AM. Participants will not be exposed to traffic and will remain on pedestrian walkway. Children are welcome. 3) WALK of Bridge Yes We Span group participants and media on Quiapo-bound pedestrian walkway of Quezon Bridge, 10:15 AM. 4) EVENT and PHOTO-OP GATHERING among participants and media at QUEZON BRIDGE, MANILA 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM. 5) End of event. Group returns from Quezon Bridge back to Remedios Circle, Malate for meetup and no-host brunch (for those interested) at Cafe Adriatico at corner of Adriatico and Remedios St., Malate, 10:45 to 12:00 NN.
From: Democrats Abroad <site-help@democratsabroad.org> Date: Aug 20, 2008 11:24 AMSubject: Dates to Remember – Message to Democrats Abroad-Philippines Members To:
Dear Fellow Democrats in the Philippines,
Our last letter went out to you in May, when we reported on the delegates heading to the Denver Democratic Convention in Denver. Well, convention time is now upon us. Georgia McCauley, Chair of Democrats Abroad-Philippines, will be representing us as an Alternate Delegate at the convention – starting next Monday, 25 August (or Tuesday morning, Philippines time). You may also catch Georgia being interviewed in the CNN biography of Senator Obama to air this week as a curtain raiser for the convention.
We are still pushing hard to get US citizen residents in the Philippines to register and vote in the November election. Please help by promoting the website www.votefromabroad.org to any and all who are interested! Please try to deliver at least 10 additional votes to get the change we need in the US and around the world.
Several events have been planned to raise awareness about absentee voting and otherwise gain support for the election of Senator Obama. You are all encouraged to join these events and bring along your friends, whether they can vote or not (limited Obama campaign materials will be available for those who join and contribute):
Sunday, 24 August, 9:30-11:30am: Quezon Bridge "Yes We Span" Event – Assemble at Aristocrat Restaurant, Rajah Sulayman Park, next to Malate Church off Roxas Boulevard between 9:30-10:00am. The group will go together to the bridge for a short rally and photo-op, followed by a no-host brunch at Café Adriatico for those interested. We expect good media coverage, tied to the start of the Democratic National Convention.
Friday, 29 August, 5:15-7:15pm: Obama Acceptance Speech Party – Meet at TGI Friday's Restaurant, on High Street, Fort Bonifacio to hear David McCauley speak from his vantage as an Obama family friend about the candidate's Asian and Pacific roots and world view, and then to view Obama's speech given earlier in the day to an audience of 75,000 in Denver. Food included (but not drinks) with a minimum donation of P1500 to support the voter registration efforts of Democrats Abroad-Philippines.
Saturday, 27 September, 8:30-10:30am: Live Presidential Debate Viewing Party – Meet at TGI Friday's Restaurant, on High Street, Fort Bonifacio to join in viewing the live presidential debate between Senators Obama and McCain. Again, food (not drinks) will be included with a minimum donation of P1500 to support the local voter registration efforts of Democrats Abroad.
Additional information on these and other events can be found at www.democratsabroad.org/group/philippines.
Don't forget that there are an estimated 100,000 potential American voters in the Philippines! Many of them have ties to key battleground states, such as Nevada or Virginia. We need your help to ensure that all eligible Obama supporters know how to register and vote – it can make the difference in a close election!! If you are willing to hand out some brochures to people you know, please contact Lisa Lumbao at lumbao@mozcom.com and she will deliver them to you.
We have been active in promoting awareness. You may have seen a public service announcement on Philippine TV encouraging Fil-Ams to vote. We have been networking with Fil-Am Obama supporters back in the US to encourage them to reach out to absentee voter family and friends here in the Philippines.
The Obama campaign has appointed a regional representative in Sydney to lend support, including providing us with Obama campaign materials and assisting with on-line outreach efforts.
Look for me and other Democrats Abroad-Philippine members being interviewed on TV or radio and being quoted in the press over the weeks to come as we increase our awareness raising efforts. If you want to give some of your time or provide much-needed financial support, please contact Larissa Bhandari, the Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) drive leader at labhandari@gmail.com.
You may also be hearing from us by text message when there are important announcements, and please feel free to forward this email to any other interested Obama supporters.
Sincerely,
David McCauley
Vice Chair, DA-Philippines
I am a fan and an avid supporter of the good Senator from Illinois and the next president of the United States of America.
I hope he can visit our country. To post his policy on its allies in the far east. I reaaly eager to see my political idol. His ideals and principles shook me and my family.
we really want somebody like him in the White House to address what the United States has for its allies.. Please help our sick country (peace and order: especially in Mindanao).
My adavance thanks!
Story courtesy of Dexter Ligot-Gordon of Filipinos for Obama. Cross-posted at Asian Americans for Obama.
The Filipinos for Obama effort hit the streets this past Saturday to spread the message that Senator Obama is the candidate for the Filipino American Community. With a large contingent, the FFO campaign passed out "Filipinos for Obama" stickers and buttons, and energized the crowed chanting "YES WE CAN" at Pistahan, a jam-packed Filipino culture festival and parade in San Francisco. (More photos here.)
Thanks to all the Barack Obama supporters who came out in their Obama finery to participate in the largest fun run in the world, the Sydney City To Surf race!
We had a gorgeous day for the race and would have been seen by hundreds if not thousands of other participants (70,000+ registered for the race this year).
We handed out as many "Tell An American To Vote - Send them to www.VoteFromAbroad.org" cards as we could manage without tripping up, and the Obama balloons went down a treat! (And also helped keep us from losing each other in the massive crowds!)
I would strongly recommend Obama supporters to consider getting a group together to walk in fun runs and hand out leaflets on upcoming campaign events. If there are enough of you I'm sure you'll be generating a lot of press attention as well!
Hi!!
Do you know about the new discussion group for people around the world?
Democrats_Worldwide - has members in Afghanistan, Thailand, Serbia, Korea, England, France....Virgin Islands, etc.
If you are an American away from the U.S., please come talk.
This is not a typical chatlist. It's for intelligent conversation with Democrats. No personal attacks are allowed. Not too many messages, we have 57 members.
Democrats_Worldwide-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
If you are outside the U.S., please come talk to other Democrats out of the U.S.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Carole
www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com
No way! I did not agree with this when I initially heard about some of Barack's campaign funding going to pay off Hillary's debt. She is to blame for running her campaign into the ground, and lending herself 11.4 million.
I say No Way. I realize it helps to patch up those hard feelings but come on! Barack had no problem raising his funds and he did not take lobbyist or PAC money.
With so much happening, it's hard to find the time to read as much as a lot of us would like to know! Please do take a look at the Wednesday Wire. It's a concise, short, easy-to-read summary of the major election news for the past week. John McQueen is guilty of working more than a full work week to put this together. I confess open admiration for all the work he puts in, and his ability to cover all the complexities of what's going on in such clear and quite eloquent writing. John's that good - he was the first person I begged to have a page on Americans Away From Home.
Read more.
Barack Obama has a 55% to 39% lead over Hillary Clinton in a new Gallup Poll.
Obama Statement on the Filipino People Power Day and the Filipino Veterans Equity Act
Chicago, IL -- Twenty-two years after the People Power Revolution in the Philippines, we remember and commemorate the Filipino people who used the democratic, non-violent method of "people power" to overthrow the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and end the martial law regime that ruled the Philippines for fourteen years. On this anniversary, I urge my colleagues in Congress to honor the Filipino veterans who bravely fought with American troops in World War II. Approximately 250,000 Filipino troops joined American forces to fight in World War II, but too many of these heroes are still being denied benefits. The time has come for Congress to honor the Filipino veterans of World War II by finally enacting the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007. I applaud Chairman Akaka's leadership on this issue and will continue to urge my colleagues to provide the benefits and recognition these veterans deserve. Today, let us join Filipinos in America to honor the sacrifices and determination of the Filipino people in the tireless fight for democracy and freedom. ###FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 25, 2008Obama Press Office, 312-819-2423
What is more important for the American people is the integrity, intelligence, concern, and caring of the person running for the presidential office. Senator Obama, our ardent leader, will still be the same inspiring leader that he is even if you change his name to Walker!
Let us reframe the issue surrounding Senator Obama's middle name. Like my friend Brad Clayton suggested, let us all use "Hussein" as our middle name as we log in into our webpages and as we blog to send our message across the land! This will definitely send our missive to the entire nation and to all parties concerned, especially the mudslingers, and to the world at large for all Americans worldwide to see that his integrity and concern to change our government is what matters!
We all know that what really matters is the content of his character and not his middle name! He will still be the same inspiring leader who touched the heartbeat of a whole nation with hope. He is a walking example of what true patriotism is like. The pulse of us all is summed up by what Senator Obama urged us all to do -- SPEAK for the best interest of our country. This the best way to show that we truly care, and we want CHANGE to have good governance!
From the group profile's blog of the supporters called the "Citizens of the World for Barack Obama:"
Finally we have a candidate for the Office of the President of the United States who understands that we are all part of one human family. Clearly, Barack Obama sees that we are all in this together. Quoting Barack Obama, "Part of what we've lost is a sense of empathy towards each other.” We have lost a sense that we must stand in others’ shoes, that we must see through their eyes. We need dialogue. But the desire for world dominion and conquest of resources has been allowed to push diplomacy and the desire for peace aside. Immature "leaders" listen to money instead of listening to the citizens of the world. That has to end, or civilization will end. We are our sister's keeper. We are our brother's keeper. And we long for peace. We cannot afford to have Bush-lite. The Us vs. Them worldview of Barack’s primary opponent is passé; it is old-school. Its time is done. Like no other candidate, Barack Obama will bring the people of the world together. Barack Obama will do the most for peace. Please assist Barack Obama’s campaign for the Presidency in any way that you can. www.BarackObama.com
I love this blog! It shows our spirit as we support each other, and as we support Senator Barack Obama in his fight for bringing the people of the world together. But he cannot do it alone. We are all in this together. Marinell "Hussein" Bautista
We already proved the capacity and the power of the yuth's responsibility in calling for change not only for the society for the whole world.
This is our time to stand and amidst all of the perils and challenges that we may have to face...YES WE CAN should be our call.
After Mississippi, they dubbed the state of Pennsylvaia as the next or the 2nd Iowa of this year's election and yes it is....For this is the biggest determining factor for our Party's Nomination.
Let the youth's voice prevail!!!!YES WE CAN...
YOUTH ACT NOW!
Hi...I just want to express my deepest amd sincere gratitude for John Edwards in droping out from this Democratic race. Well, as the title of this blog says: "Its better than late then Never..."
Maybe some of you try asking, "what is our concern abut a competitor backing out from a closed race just like this..?" Well, its all abut the possibilities that may happen. Now we have a "one-one" fight in the arena. And let us assume that the Edwards votes goes to us...for Obama. That's a death-blow!
And let us see in curve maybe and this is only maybe....John Edwards will endorse Obama, another death-blow... This must be a close fight another "Thriller in Manila.." or another Pacquiao-Marquez...
haha lol
Fired Up! and Ready to go!!!! YES WE CAN!!!
Let us prepare guys for the big event in SUPER DUPER TUESDAY....feb 5....
.......'so proud, yet again, of Senator Kennedy -- a Massachusetts treasure.
The Times posted this story today by Jeff Zeleny, at just before 1:00 PM, EST. The online feeds of CNN and Time followed suit within an hour, with many national political blogs picking up the story quickly. At approx. 3:20 PM today, the Times updated the posting with the below copy, co-written by reporter Brian Knowlton from Washington, and "...Adam Nagourney contributed reporting from Florida, and John Sullivan from New York."
Kennedy Plans to Back Obama Over Clinton
By JEFF ZELENY and BRIAN KNOWLTON Published: January 27, 2008
Building on momentum from his commanding victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday, Senator Barack Obama is poised to receive the endorsement of Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts at a rally on Monday in Washington, associates to both men confirmed.
Mr. Kennedy, who is viewed as among the most important of Democratic leaders to make an endorsement, reached his final decision after the South Carolina primary, which Mr. Obama won with 55 percent of the vote, more than twice the votes received by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Associates to both men said the senators have been in discussion about an endorsement for weeks.
The endorsement is expected to be announced at a rally at American University on Monday, hours before the State of the Union Address at the Capitol.
Mr. Obama flew to Georgia on Sunday for his first post-South Carolina stop. Before appearing at Sunday morning church services at the Harvest Cathedral in Macon, Ga., Mr. Obama was asked about Mr. Kennedy’s potential endorsement on the ABC News program “This Week.”
“Well, you know, I’ll let Ted Kennedy speak for himself. And nobody does it better,” Mr. Obama said. “But obviously, any of the Democratic candidates would love to have Ted Kennedy’s support. And we have certainly actively sought it. And you know, I will let him make his announcement and his decision when he decides it’s appropriate.”
The results of the South Carolina primary provided an important boost for Mr. Obama’s campaign and also raised questions about the Clinton camp’s strategy of aggressive attacks on Mr. Obama. But in an interview today on the CBS News program “Face the Nation,” Mrs. Clinton said she would not back off from taking shots at her chief rival’s positions saying “It’s important we draw these contrasts.”
“The idea that somehow someone’s record, someone’s words are off-limits, I’ve never seen that in American politics,” Senator Clinton added.
With each of the top Democrats having notched two primary victories, it appears increasingly likely that the party’s presidential nominating fight could extend well beyond the multistate primary elections on Feb. 5.
John Edwards, the former North Carolina senator, received 18 percent of the vote in South Carolina. Despite the disappointing finish by Mr. Edwards, who was born in South Carolina, the former senator insisted that he will remain in the race. Mr. Edwards’s delegates could eventually play a key role in the fight between Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton.
The next big contest comes on Tuesday in Florida. In the Republican race, Senator John McCain received the endorsement of the state’s popular Republican governor, Charlie Crist. On Sunday, Mr. McCain again assailed the Iraq policies of a top rival, Mitt Romney, castigating the former Massachusetts governor for having suggested earlier some sort of unannounced timetable for withdrawal.
“Governor Romney obviously said there have to be ‘timetables,” although they had to be secret,” McCain said on “Meet the Press” on NBC. “If we had done that, as the Democrats and some Republicans wanted to do, we would have lost that surge and al-Qaeda would be celebrating a victory over the United States of America.”
Mr. Romney has demanded an apology from Mr. McCain, saying the Arizona senator had been dishonest in his description.
The Florida primary could be critical for the Republican campaign of Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York mayor. Mr. Giuliani on Sunday predicted victory in Florida, seeing the large number of early absentee votes cast so far as a helpful sign and saying his tax-cutting promises were resonating with voters. As of Friday night, nearly 400,000 party Republicans had cast early votes, compared with the 200,000 who cast votes at this point in 2006. Florida is one of 37 states to permit early voting, and Mr. Giuliani has made an effort to get his supporters to vote early over the past month.
Democratic candidates are now taking their campaigns to states like California and New York for contests that hold vast numbers of delegates. Tuesday’s primary in Florida will play an unusual role in this election because the Democratic National Committee has said it would not seat Florida delegates because the state is holding the primary earlier than party rules apply.
Democratic candidates have not actively campaigned in Florida because of the party’s decision, but that does not mean a race has not been conducted by Florida supporters of Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama. As of Friday night, nearly 350,000 Democrats had cast early votes — exceeding the turnout in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada — and party officials predicted that roughly 400,000 will have voted by election day.
Jeff Zeleny reported from Macon, Ga., and Brian Knowlton from Washington. Adam Nagourney contributed reporting from Florida, and John Sullivan from New York.
Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company
Can you believe this....Bill and Hillary are tagging each other for their campaign.
Is this a new beginning in American Politics? or is it Bill running for re-election. MAY I clearthis to you guys! It is not Bill runnning for the top position in the land, it is HILLARY...
In this type of campaign, I might say Senator Obama has a lot more of bruises and wounds. This is not just a race but a WAR.
Let us give our highest degree of respect for this man of INTEGRITY. Let us keep our fire burning. Move every state and SHOW the Clinton TAG-TEAM that we are not going down too fast.
WE MUST COME TOGETHER...UNITE! STAND for what we believe is RIGHT....
HOPE!!! CHANGE!!!!
OBAMA is the victor in this race and in this war. Show them we've got!
(Photos of each event will be published soon)" We, citizens from across the World, are strongly inspired by Barack Obama's vision of a renewed leadership for America in the World. Because unlike his opponents he stood with conviction and courage against the devastating war in Iraq, and because with judgment, moral integrity and leadership, he clearly embodies a unique chance for the World to reunite and tackle the most daunting global challenges this planet is facing: global warming, nuclear proliferation, war, terrorism, genocide and disease. On February 2, we gathered in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Berlin, Blackpool, Bochum, Brussels, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Geneva, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Lyon, Madrid, Melbourne, Milano, Montreal, Paris, Phnom Penh, Sylt Island, Vienna and Wellington to say that WE TOO ARE FIRED UP!!! GOOD LUCK FOR TUESDAY!!! Contact usIf you are using Facebook, please also join our Facebook group. Note: Please note that this is an INFORMAL MOVEMENT of individual, enthusiatic supporters around the world, not affiliated nor coordinated by the official Obama campaign. It gathers all nationalities together with Americans expats. MAP OF EVENTS (update Jan 20) Amsterdam, The Netherlands Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Frank Barcelona, Spain Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Joan Maria Belfast, Northern Ireland Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Allan Berlin, Germany March for Obama, meeting point: Zoologischer Garten, Keiser Wilhelm Gedächnis Kirche Time: Feb 2, 3:00pm Contact: Stephen Blackpool, United Kingdom Venue: The Dickens Inn, 6 Princess Road, Thornton Cleveleys Time: (more details to come) Contact: Jon Bochum, Germany Venue: (more details to come) Time: Feb 2, 7:00pm Contact: Odin Brussels, Belgium Venue: James Joyce Pub, Rue Archimede (European institutions' area) Time: Feb 2, 7:00pm Contact: Pierre Cambridge, United Kingdom Venue: All Bar one, 36 Andrew's Street Time: Feb 2, 8:00pm Contact: Julianne Edinburgh, United Kingdom Venue: The Castle Arms, 6 Johnston Terrace (right off Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile) Time: Feb 2, 2:00pm Contact: Kristin Frankfurt, Germany Venue: Dachcafe, in the highest floor of the Zeilgalerie (Hauptwache, next to Kaufhof) Time: Feb 2, 4:00pm Contact: Martha Geneva, Switzerland Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Karen Helsinki, Finland Venue: Annankatu 22D Time: Feb 2, 6:00pm Contact: Aleksi Hong Kong, China Venue: Dublin Jack's, 1/F, 17 Lan Kwai Fong Time: Feb 5, 6:00pm (postponed) Contact: Marc Istanbul, Turkey Venue: Bar Acuda, Rihtim Cd. No: 90, Kadikoy Time: Feb 2, 3:00pm Contact: Murat London, United Kingdom Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: (more details to come) Lyon, France Venue: Café Paulaner, Place Bellecour Time: Feb 2, 4:00pm Contact: Chahin Madrid, Spain Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Gloria Melbourne, Australia Venue: Jimmy Watson's, 333 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053 Time: Feb 2, 2:00pm Contact: Maloti Milano, Italy Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Enrico Montreal, Canada Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Renée / Mohit Paris, France Venue: Findi Restaurant, 24 Avenue Georges V (in front of the American Church) Time: Feb 2, 4:00pm Contact: Arash Phnom Penh, Cambodia Venue: FCC, Foreign Correspondent Club, Sisowath Blvd Time: Feb 2, 6:00pm Contact: Lis Sylt Island, Germany Venue: (more details to come) Time: (more details to come) Contact: Lars Vienna, Austria Venue: Pickwick's International Café-Bar, Marc-Aurel Straße 10-12, 1010 Time: Feb 2, 6:30pm Contact: Faika Wellington, New Zealand Venue: Butlers Chocolate Café, 103 Willis Street (between Manners Street and Bond Street) Time: Feb 2, 3:00pm Contact: Michele
