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Date: 01 March 2006 13:53:40
Many thanks to First Wife for passing on her cold. I'm now sitting at my workdesk with a sore throat and slowly increasing temperature. In addition I forgot to bring the box of Lemsips with me that I bought yesterday; now I've had to buy another box.
However I am making sure that I don't do the dying husband routine as this would only reinforce her sexist view of men with minor ailments.
My morning was also brightened by reading about 2 websites that assist Third World people to get direct loans from private individuals in the Developed World.
Global Giving and Kiva provide a forum for people to loan money to projects that interest them the most. You do get the money paid back but no interest. You can also choose to invest from $10 upwards and pay via Paypal.
Global Giving is founded by an ex World Bank employee who had been tasked with finding ways to provide small loans direct to small projects. I find this a great idea for providing aid directly to struggling people in areas or countries that appeal to you.
You can find the full story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4759122.stm. Alteratively you can direct to Global Giving or Kiva via the links on my left menu.
This is a great way to provide direct aid that can make an immediate difference.