Foreign Aid:Where is it really going? [Part 1]
Tuesday. 1.19.10 2:03 am
I recently, watched this stossel in the classroom clip about foreign aid. This clip really had me thinking about all the money we donate to countries like Africa. The question I got from watching this video clip is are [African] people really benefiting from the foreign aid. One journalist from Kenya went on to say that [the United States] we should stop giving Africa [foreign aid] money. She believes that the money is being used to furnish lavish lives for many of the top officials in Africa. While the people in Africa remain poor which is not fair.
I was shocked to learn that some of the food [the United States] we give[s] to these countries are actually being put on the black market for sale.How can the United States make sure foreign aid is really getting to the [African] people its intended for. We can tell these countries they have to use our money on what we said it was for, but they don't have to listen to us, right. They don't have to listen us because for one we don't want to get all involved in the process of handling their affairs. Which shouldn't be the case if we're handing over all that money.
To be continued...Also watch Diane Sawyers tonight as she talks about where our donations are really going for helping Haiti. I know a lot of people want to know where the money really is going.
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MailBox Monday for Jan 18, 2010
Tuesday. 1.19.10 1:58 am
MailBox Monday for Jan 11, 2010
Monday. 1.11.10 9:22 pm
Here's some of the freebies I received over the past week:
Lewis Laboratories:Three Staminex w/Stevia Extract Sample
Weight Watchers:Nanaimo Bars recipe card
NicoDerm CQ sample patch w/coupon
Midwest Living Magazine:Jan/Feb 2010
Home Educatiing Family:2009 Issue 4
Health Magazine:Jan/Feb 2010
Spark Energy drink sample
Car and Driver: Jan 2010
Weight Watchers Magazine: Jan/Feb 2010
Autoweek:Jan 11, 2010
ESPN:Jan 11, 2010
Everyday w/Rachael Ray:Feb 2010
Poptarts Sprinklings:Wild Grape poptarts sample
Free American Heart Association Address Labels
Sun Crystals Sweetner sample
Compassion over killing:Easy Vegan Recipes
Free recipe cards from diabetic living
ULine Fall/Winter 2009-2010 catalog
Seventh Generation:Natural Dish Liquid Sample
Advocare Slam Energy Drink sample
Ebony Magazine:Feb 2010
Marie Claire Magazine:Feb 2010
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How to make Free 411 Calls & Free 5 minute Calls
Wednesday. 1.6.10 4:01 am
Wondering how you can make free 411 calls & free calls for 5 minutes. Well you can call this number (800) FREE-411. I heard about this number through Woman's Day Magazine. So enjoy making free 411 calls from now on because I know the price of making 411 calls can really add up.
Make sure you tell all your friends about this number.
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MailBox Monday Update [Past two weeks]
Monday. 1.4.10 3:35 am
Here's some of the freebies I received in the mail this past two week:
Smile Train-Smile Pinki:A real world fairy tale DVD
Multiple Sclerosis:300 tips for making life easier
Philosophy Ginger Man foaming shower gel & bubble bath
Power Bar Gel Blasts Energy Chews
Holy Cross Family Ministries Rosary Beads (5)
Body + Soul Magazine:Jan/Feb 2010
Employee Benefit Advisor:Dec 2009
Stacys Pita Chips from allyou.com
Free Government Publication packet
office depot coupons
Accounting Today:Dec 14, 2009-Jan 10, 2010
Benefiber Sample from Walmart.com
Wine Spectator Magazine:Dec 31, 2009-Jan 15, 2010
Employee Benefit Advisor:Jan 2010
Shape Magazine:Jan 2010
Lacoste:Touch of Pink sample
Prevention:Feb 2010
Seal Belt wear Gauge
Dime Magazine:Dec/Jan 2010
Cooking Light Magazine:Jan/Feb 2010
Southern Living Magazine:Jan 2010
Autoweek:Dec 28, 2009
---Since a get a lot of freebies, I've decided to do some reviews on some of these products in the future. It only makes sense, so look for those in the future.---
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New Year almost here...now what
Tuesday. 12.22.09 2:44 am
The new year is almost here and I plan on making a lot of changes in my life. I won't discuss them now, but I plan on doing that maybe next week. I've been thinking about all the things I want to happen in 2010, and how I'm going to make them happen.
What will be some of your changes for 2010? What will you do differently in your lives?
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