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In the aftermath of Monday's horrific shootings at Virginia Tech,= the Better Business Bureau is issuing a caution to area= consumers and businesses to be thoughtful and prudent before= contributing to a charity or outreach connected with the= tragedy=2E

Be very sure that the contribution you make will do precisely = what you want it to do=2E

"These are emotional times and we all want to help", Warren King,= president of the BBB said=2E "Just don't be rushed into making a= contribution=2E Many well meaning people will be establishing= charitable organizations to help with the victims or their= families=2E Unfortunately, many of these well meaning charities= are unsophisticated and not really capable of handling= significant sums of money=2E Even more unfortunately, some= charitable solicitations are at best deceitful and, at worst,= just plain crooked=2E"

The Bureau offers this advice:

1=2E Be wary of appeals that are long on emotion, but short on= describing what the charity will do to address the needs of= victims and their families=2E

2=2E If you contribute, do not give cash=2E Make a check or money= order out to the name of the charitable organization, not to the= individual collecting the donation=2E

3=2E Watch out for excessive pressure for on-the-spot donations=2E Be= wary of any request to send a "runner" to pick up your= contribution=2E

4=2E Do not give your credit card number or other personal= information to a telephone solicitor=2E Ask the caller to provide= you with written information on the charity's programs and= finances=2E

5=2E Do not hesitate to ask for written information that describes= the charity's program(s) and finances such as the charity's= latest annual report and financial statements=2E Even newly= created organizations should have some basic information= available=2E

6=2E Be wary of charities that are reluctant to answer reasonable= questions about their operations, finances and programs=2E Ask how= much of your gift will be used for the activity mentioned in the= appeal and how much will go toward other programs and= administrative and fund raising costs=2E

7=2E Remember the opportunities to give will continue=2E The tragedy= aftermath will not disappear when the headlines do=2E

Better Business Bureau

The Top Three Wedding Spots in Indianapolis

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life so far, but with all the hassles that come along with it, it can be one of the most stressful days as well. Indianapolis is a beautiful city with a lot to offer the bride-to-be. Before you begin choosing flowers, the cake, the invitations, and the many other things on the list, you should decide where the wedding will be held. Indianapolis is beaming with beautiful scenery and architecture that will provide an elegant setting for your big day. The top three wedding locations in Indianapolis are reviewed so that you are able to choose the perfect one for your big day. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis doesn't sound like the kind of place to hold a wedding, but with five floors available for rent, it will leave friends and family talking for weeks. You will find that the spacious open floors are perfect for the reception. If you choose The Children's Museum of Indianapolis for your wedding you can cross "finding a caterer" of your list of things to do, since the museum provides an in house caterer to provide your guests with a meal they won't forget. The Scottish Rite Cathedral: the very name suggests elegance. It is located in downtown Indianapolis which makes it easily accessible to all your guests. The Scottish Rite Cathedral is named on the National Register of Historic Places, and would make any bride proud. It is equipped with a theater, a ballroom, a banquet hall and small meeting rooms perfect for dressing the bride and all her attendants. Butler University is the perfect atmosphere for a spring or summer wedding. Your pictures will bloom with beauty since the wedding will be held on their beautifully maintained garden spot. The garden house is perfect for the bridal party and is equipped with restrooms. Your guests will feel safe, as security is available. The garden rental includes chairs and free parking. The whispering of the bell tower, the Butler carillon, will add an extra touch of romance to your affair. You always envisioned your wedding day to be a fairy tale and any of these three locations will help to make the dream a reality. Index for Indiana Indiana Tags: weddings • indianapolis • 0 Comments. - Permalink

Fast Facts for Living in Singapore By Wilbur Corncob at 04/19/07 06:55 Are you thinking about living in Singapore?. Escape Artist has a great article (Singapore: Living, Working and Doing Business) which covers: Singapore's Multicultural Composition The Ethnic Chinese The Malays The Ethnic Indians The Eurasians The Ethnic Arabs The Ethnic Jews Major Festivals Celebrated Chinese or Lunar New Year Hari Raya Puasa or Eid-ul-Fitr Hari Raya Haji or Eid-ul-Adha Deepavali Christmas Naming and Title Conventions The Rules In Business Making and Turning up for Appointment Meeting Etiquette Business cards exchange etiquette Some useful observations The Nitty Gritties of Daily Communication Debunking Certain Myths Non-Confrontational Stance One Last Word The article was written by Ange Teo who is Managing Director of e2m expat etiquette mentoring Index for Singapore Singapore Tags: expats • living • 1 Comments. - Permalink How to find Uruguay Real Estate By Wilbur Corncob at 04/18/07 07:39 The first place many people go in their search for real estate in Uruguay is the internet. And why not? There are actually a few listings of Uruguay Real Estate here. However, you'll find a much larger selection and wel organized with lots of photos and prices on Buscando Casa. If you are serious about finding real estate in Uruguay or anywhere else, the internet will only be your first step. You need need to start hoofin it on the streets and local newspapers as well. Index for Uruguay Uruguay Tags: real estate • property listings • 1 Comments. - Permalink Costa Rica Real Estate Financing By Wilbur Corncob at 04/18/07 07:35 There is a nice website that offers financing to Americans looking to buy Costa Rican Property on credit. The process includes US credit reports so the process should be smoother than what the banks in Costa Rica will put you through and I think a better interest rate. This should be a boon for many Americans buying real estate in Costa Rica Index for Costa Rica Costa Rica Tags: real estate • mortgages • 0 Comments. - Permalink World Blog By Wilbur Corncob at 04/17/07 15:44 Here we have the world blog and an invitation for Guest Bloggers to have their say. Let's see what interesting things you have to say about the world. Let's try and keep the topics interesting and although you can link to websites, let's not make it look like a big advertisement. People want opinions, news, views, knowledge and of course wisdom. Now it's your turn. Tags: general • general • 0 Comments. - Permalink Archives: • August, 2008 • July, 2008 • June, 2008 • May, 2008 • April, 2008 • March, 2008 • February, 2008 • January, 2008 • December, 2007 • November, 2007 • October, 2007 • September, 2007 • August, 2007 • July, 2007 • June, 2007 • May, 2007 • April, 2007 • 0 index-April-2007-1.html * com * top * 10 * 100 * 1908 * World Blog * Have you added a link to us from your website? (1908): <a href="http://blog.classifieds1000.com">World Blog</a> World Blog; April, 2007 Archive Web site copyright (c) 2007-2008 GLR Sales LLC. (rozwqrzurzuw) Privacy Policy index-April-2007-1 World Blog April Archive