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Donating To Earthquake & Tsunami Victims
Sometimes events take place in the world that transcend borders, nationalities and religions. The recent earthquake and following tsunami (tidal wave) in Indonesia that has killed many tens of thousands of people and displaced millions is one of those events.
For those wondering how you can help those who were affected by this tragic event, the following charities are collecting donations and helping out in the areas damaged:
Action Against Hunger
212-967-7800
http://www.aah-usa.org
ADRA International
800-424-2372
http://www.adra.org
American Friends Service Committee
(AFSC Crisis Fund)
888-588-2372
http://www.afsc.org
Direct Relief International
805-964-4767
http://www.directrelief.org
Doctors Without Borders
888-392-0392
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
International Medical Corps
800-481-4462
http://www.imcworldwide.org
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
P.O. Box 372
CH-1211 Geneva 19
Switzerland
http://www.ifrc.org
MAP International
800-225-8550
http://www.map.org
Mercy Corps
800-852-2100
http://www.mercycorps.org
Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org
Operation USA
800-678-7255
http://www.opusa.org
Relief International
310-478-1200
http://www.ri.org
Save the Children
800-728-3843
http://www.savethechildren.org
United Nations World Food Program
202-530-1694
http://www.wfp.org
United States Fund for UNICEF
800-486-4233
http://www.unicefusa.org
World Concern
800-755-5022
http://www.worldconcern.org
World Relief
443-451-1900
http://www.wr.org
World Vision
888-56-CHILD
http://www.worldvision.org
Save Big By Being Patient
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Understanding Freebies
It seems that everyone is after "freebies" these days to save a little money. While this may appear to be a good way to save, understanding why freebies are offered and the different types of freebies that are available is essential to make sure you aren't spending more that you thought. "Spending more than I thought? It's a freebie, how can I be spending money?" you may be asking yourself. That's what this article is going to show you so you can determine if that freebie is truly free.
The Art of Asking - Save Thousands of Dollars
One of the most potent saving tools you possess as a consumer is the ability to ask. This ability can easily save you thousands of dollars a year, yet the majority of people fail to use it. Most of us are used to walking into an establishment and handing over the amount of money indicated for the item or service we want to purchase. Some may spend hours researching the best deal by going through sale advertisements, comparing prices and doing other research, but few will try to change the price once they walk into the establishment itself. This is not so for those who are trained in the art of asking.
