There are 22 billionaires in the DFW area. 3rd only to New York and Moscow, Russia. I don't know what I am more surprised about- Dallas having 22 billionaires or Moscow having more than that.
I had no idea.
Dang.
Congo
Though pressed for time, I sat down to read an article in the NY Times about injustice in the Congo, and how Americans may be funding the injustice everyday without even realizing it.
Here are a few clips from it:
- This is Africa’s resource curse: The wealth is unearthed by the poor, controlled by the strong, then sold to a world largely oblivious of its origins.
-“Without knowing it, tens of millions of people in the United States may be putting money in the pockets of some of the worst human rights violators in the world, simply by using a cellphone or laptop computer,” Senator Durbin, a Democrat, said at the time.
You can check out the entire article here:
Congo’s Riches, Looted by Renegade Troops
Be sure to check out the audio/visual slideshow as well.
I long to be a person that makes a difference in the world. Sometimes I feel pretty helpless, but that doesn't mean I am without excuse for my inaction. In my head and in my heart I hate injustice. But why do I accept it?
Here are a few clips from it:
- This is Africa’s resource curse: The wealth is unearthed by the poor, controlled by the strong, then sold to a world largely oblivious of its origins.
-“Without knowing it, tens of millions of people in the United States may be putting money in the pockets of some of the worst human rights violators in the world, simply by using a cellphone or laptop computer,” Senator Durbin, a Democrat, said at the time.
You can check out the entire article here:
Congo’s Riches, Looted by Renegade Troops
Be sure to check out the audio/visual slideshow as well.
I long to be a person that makes a difference in the world. Sometimes I feel pretty helpless, but that doesn't mean I am without excuse for my inaction. In my head and in my heart I hate injustice. But why do I accept it?
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11.18.2008
11.18.2008
Socks
Where are all of my socks going? Does anyone else have trouble keeping up with socks? They literally disappear at our house.
Gah!
Gah!
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11.11.2008
11.11.2008
And the "Father of the Year Award" goes to... (drumroll please)
"If you can see it, you can achieve it." That's a motto that some people live by and I think it's just plain kooky. When I think of raising a boy, I know my visions of grandeur will be replaced by visions of reality. My older brother, Wade, has twin boys who are now 4. And (bless his heart), Halloween brought the funk to Wade. When I checked my email this morning, this is what I received from Wade:
Subject: Father of the Year
Hey Guys,
Lisa was gone. Daddy is on duty. No problem.
Friday
Pick up kids at 3:30 from school. Check.
Kids take nap. Check.
Take kids to Fall Frolic at church for Halloween. Check.
Lisa forgot to mention "Don't let the kids sleep too late."
We were there by 7:50.
They pull the plug at 8.
Father of the Year.
P.S. To compensate, I took the kids to McDonalds for chicken, toys, playground and icecream. McDonalds is closed at 8pm for the next 5 days for remodeling.
Love
Wade Walker
Founder
US Golf Events, US Golf Designs
I do, however, believe the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words."
-kyle
Subject: Father of the Year
Hey Guys,
Lisa was gone. Daddy is on duty. No problem.
Friday
Pick up kids at 3:30 from school. Check.
Kids take nap. Check.
Take kids to Fall Frolic at church for Halloween. Check.
Lisa forgot to mention "Don't let the kids sleep too late."
We were there by 7:50.
They pull the plug at 8.
Father of the Year.
P.S. To compensate, I took the kids to McDonalds for chicken, toys, playground and icecream. McDonalds is closed at 8pm for the next 5 days for remodeling.
Love
Wade Walker
Founder
US Golf Events, US Golf Designs
I do, however, believe the phrase "A picture is worth a thousand words."
-kyle
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11.03.2008
11.03.2008
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