a song i wrote in 2005.
dedicated to the hundreds of thousands in our country suffering at the moment.
240+ lives lost, many missing, 400,000+ individuals displaced. another storm is brewing in the pacific that may hit this coming thursday. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090929/ts_nm/us_philippines_typhoon
there are a couple of ways to help!
quickest way imo is thru monetary donations
http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/Default.aspx?S=48&SS=972
select “typhoon ondoy” from the dropdown menu (about 47 pesos = $1)
Red Cross also provides other ways to give:
http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx
their government is making it extremely difficult for in-kind donations. Island Pacific supermarkets are accepting donations at these NorCal & SoCal locations:
http://www.islandpacificmarket.com/socal_locales.htm
lots of ways provided by google:
http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html
even SMS text messaging!
http://www.xoom.com/philippines
enter coupon code HELPONDOY for free money transfer donation to PNRC. Valid til Fri, Oct9 2009.
to anyone in the northridge area:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141879629706
for donating goods
orange county area?
Typhoon Relief “Balikbayan Box Drive” accepting in-kind donations @ Whittier Law School
http://balikbayanboxdrive.blogspot.com/
LYRICS-
MY SOLDIER (c) 2005 AJ RAFAEL
VERSE
When you’re feeling sad and blue, don’t you know that I will always,
Be here for you.
When everything just makes us go out of our minds, just know that I will always,
Have the time for you.
You say that I am your influence. You should know that you inspire me.
Now until the end.
I’ll help you get through the thick and thin and I know you’ll remember when.
I say.
CHORUS
You are strong, strong as a soldier. Even when winds are tough you’ll always keep it together. You are strong, strong as a soldier. I know you’ll get through anything. ‘Cause you’re strong, strong, strong as a soldier.
VERSE
When the waves are crashing down. Can’t get up. Just know I’ll,
Pick you up from the ground.
When it feels like everything goes wrong, just remember to listen to this song.
CHORUS
You are strong, strong as a soldier. Even when winds are tough you’ll always keep it together. You are strong, strong as a soldier. I know you’ll get through anything. ‘Cause you’re strong, strong, strong as a soldier.
BRIDGE
Don’t you worry about the obsticles to your happiness. If you let them get to you, you’ll end up just like the rest. I know you’re better than those people who get in the way. Just remember what I always say.
CHORUS
You are strong, strong as a soldier. Even when winds are tough you’ll always keep it together. You are strong, strong as a soldier. I know you’ll get through anything. ‘Cause you’re strong, strong, strong as a soldier. You are are strong, strong, strong as a soldier. Strong, strong, strong as a soldier.
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Because it’s world blood donation day I figured I should show you the footage we shot when we went to donate blood in January.
It’s something Dean and I do every three months and Natalie from the communitychannel wanted to do a video about it (in relation to this campaign that would start there in February) and she had asked Dean to shoot it… Unfortunately, it kept being delayed because of the fire victims in Victoria, the blood donation campaign in Sydney was delayed, as they were flooded with people who wanted to help and they decided to try and help out instead of going through with the campaign…
Long story short: Nat said I could go ahead and post it and didn’t have to wait for her posting it first, so you guys get the scoop! 
(… from January…)
Hope you like it!
Don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me what you think about donating blood!
Music by Brad Sucks:
Intro: “Making Me Nervous”
During: “Dropping out of school”
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Hi guys. I have to tell you that it is really nice to be back and have goals regarding my channel and blog that include making videos on a very regular basis. The weather and work have been limiting the time I had available for my videos over the past six weeks. However, the weather is calming down, thus work being easier and I am looking forward to dedicating more and more time to my videos and my blog. It also feels good to know that those that were actually sent me negative messages, have actually motivated me to make many more videos and have giveaways for those that enjoy my videos. So, thank you to the haters, but an even bigger thank you to those that have always supported me. I recognize many of the name in the comments and love to see when my videos are rated and get comments. I always get back to you. Sometimes it takes a few days, but I always read them and will write back. THANKS EVERYONE:)
I hope to have a giveaway at least once a month either on my channel or blog, but this will be the last time I announce the blog giveaway. I will only be posting the giveaway on my blog from now on and then announcing the winner on my channel. All you have to do is follow and comment when the giveaway is posted then you are entered. To enter the drugstore grab bag giveaway, just enter you comment here:
http://www.macface2adore.blogspot.com
I absolutely love her blog and count on her reviews to help me make many of my decisions, especially when it comes to upcoming MAC collections and new Urban Decay products. Many of my purchases over the past six months that I love now have been due to her daily emails…I love receiving her daily emails. Sephora gets an order quite a bit after receiving emails from Christine:) Some I adore also, some I don’t, but I still love to hear what she has to say. I am also loving her recent drugstore product reviews as I just refuse to pay $42 for a lipstick, but don’t ever buy drugstore lipsticks…so I am loving her lipstick reviews. However, I love most other drugstore products. SIgn up for her montly newsletter…her last one was also about the new “hot pink” trend and ways to incorporate hot pink if you are not used to the color. Lovin’ the new pink trend and aqua blue trend!
http://www.temptalia.com
To visit Maggie Bags to read about the amazing way they make these bags and what they are doing to help our planet just visit…
http://www.maggiebags.net
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Jared prank calls a couple and convinces them they have just donated $50 to Haiti…
Watch the very end of the video to see our $150 donation!
Request your own ideas for our live prank call show every week here
http://www.fridaynightcranks.com
and if you want to play your own prank calls on friends and family check out
http://www.PrankDial.com
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http://zennie2005.blogspot.com/2010/02/american-red-cross-must-explain-175.html – http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?blogid=95&entry_id=57227
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Unfortunately, texting takes 90 days for the money to get there. On The Rachel Maddow Show, Rachel talks with Tony Aiello of mgive.com about how banks are making money off of charitable donations to Haiti and other disaster sites, and how to go around it. 1/14/10
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Make sure your kindness isn’t taken for granted.
Do your research.
My husband and I trust our donations to Doctors Without Borders.
They have high ratings due to their ethical practices with donation money.
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
http://www.charitywatch.org/hottopics/Haiti.html
They were in Haiti BEFORE the earthquake providing much
needed care to people.
Three of their hospitals were destroyed in Haiti during this earthquake.
So before you follow everyone else and text money to large organizations,
do your research.
Some organizations have records of corruption and mismanagement of donation money.
i.e. 9/11, Katrina, etc.
How come Red Cross is only pledging $1 million dollars to Haiti when they’ve collected OVER $3 million these past few days? Really WHY?
They do this all the time. Even though you *think* you are donating to Haiti, you’re REALLY helping
their general fund. It’s *legal* but it is wrong!
It’s a shame. But it has happened MORE than once.
The people in Haiti need our help.
.
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WPBF 25 News’ Terri Parker shows how to avoid scams when donating to Haiti earthquake relief.
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There are better charities to support instead.
Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
http://tinyurl.com/bqv3u
American Red Cross
http://tinyurl.com/yefe8ka
Amnesty International
http://tinyurl.com/btq55x
UNICEF
http://tinyurl.com/yea7rnx
Heifer International
http://tinyurl.com/y9snuh6
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://tinyurl.com/dxctbh
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
http://tinyurl.com/yb7lhru
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
http://tinyurl.com/yaysbgf
The Scripps Research Institute
http://tinyurl.com/yeaonbv
Child’s Play
http://tinyurl.com/7xvvd
The Trevor Project
http://tinyurl.com/yapsnn4
Thanks to my viewers for suggesting charities!
Sources:
Salvation Army position statements on marriage and homosexuality
http://tinyurl.com/yc8f4vb
Salvation Army opposes repeal of Section 28
http://tinyurl.com/yb4hvnr
Text of Section 28
http://tinyurl.com/yc94y3k
“Salvation Army: Deal Made To Promote Faith Initiative” (10 July 2001)
http://tinyurl.com/ydpa29m
“Charity Is Told It Must Abide By Antidiscrimination Laws” (11 July 2001)
http://tinyurl.com/yzr2kuq
“Council Bill Extends Domestic Partner Rights to Companies Working for the City” (6 May 2004)
http://tinyurl.com/ycmqclk
“Salvation Army Uses Homeless To Fight Gay Benefits” (24 May 2004)
http://tinyurl.com/yccasmn
Note: If you feel the need to yell about this, please don’t yell at the bell-ringers. Yell *near* them.
Video transcript: http://emptv.com/videos/before-you-give-to-the-salvation-army
The music is http://preview.tinyurl.com/yd74np9
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