Wikipedia is the world famous free web-based multilingual encyclopedia that is available for all unless it is blocked in your country. It is a non-profit, non-commercial and ads free site. Gone are the days where, huge volumes of encyclopedias are being offered by sales agent house by house. However, the downside of this free site is that anyone could edit its content, which could make it less reliable for its users. In contrary, its contents are usually up-to-date because of this.
At the last quarter of 2010, Jimmy Wales made an appeal again for the people's support through generous donations so that Wikipedia may still have the site free for public use and from advertisements. The results was, they reached their target donation before turning 10 this January 15, 2011. Here is Jimmy Wales message:
Several events worldwide are scheduled on January 15, 2011 for the 10th year celebration. Here in Manila, Wikimedia Philippines will be having their Wikipedia Takes Manila, which is like a photo walk contest that would take different buildings, landmarks and places or things in Manila listed here. These picture will be judged and will be placed on Wikipedia articles that lack pictures.
Anyone could join, Wikipedia-users or not. However, the deadline for joining was yesterday as of writing. But still you could register for the Wikipedia X Party here. Team of 2 to 3 persons, which should have their own cameras are the only requirements. Expenses are shouldered by the contestants.
The Wikipedia Takes Manila will be held at Paco Park, San Marcelino St, Paco, Manila around 9am and the contestants are expected to be back by 6pm. The Wikipedia X Party will be held at Shakey's Pizza, Maria Orosa Ave cor United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila. Best pictures will be announce during the party.
Volunteers are also encourage to participate in organizing the said event. There are no published prizes at stake. c",)
wikipedia is my bible. hehe.