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{ Monthly Archives } November 2007

the let down of black friday

After all of the hype, all of the anticipation, the shopping excursion on Friday was a let-down. Yes, I went out, but honestly, I left more stores with absolutely nothing than I did with purchases in hand. I did manage to get some of the “hot deals” - a 2GB card for hubby’s camera [...]

test your vocabulary and do something good at the same time

Intrigued?
Go to: Free Rice - for every word you know the definition of, they donate 10 grains of rice through the UN to help end hunger. Be warned, it’s addictive - I forced myself to stop after donating 430 grains of rice. Most of the words bring back memories of the GRE or ACT [...]

Plumpy Nut

Plumpy Nut. Say it a few times with me … Plumpy Nut. What a fun name for something that is going to change the world.
Every year, millions of children die from malnutrition. Most are under the age of 2. Plumpy Nut is a remarkable product - basically, peanut butter with powdered milk and vitamins. [...]

black friday

okay, I admit it - I love this day. I know many people don’t and I can see why they don’t - over-consumerism, over-spending and the very cut-throatness (yes, i realize that isn’t a word) of it all. But, for me, well, it’s like getting ready for the Super Bowl. When I think back on [...]