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		<title>The power of the Internet &#8211; The power to do good, in an innovative way</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Chan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK.. last night when I was doing some research for my evil plan, I stumble across these two sites loaded with innovation and saintly goodness. KickStarter KickStarter &#8211; A new way to fund and follow creativity In a nutshell, KickStarter allows entrepreneurs, creatives, artists and any inspiring inventors a way to fund their projects. Projects are posted, with information, videos, graphics, etc. People can then decide to pledge some $$ to the project. There are rewards offered for good amount of pledge or just appreciative thanks for smaller amount. If projects are not 100% funded by the pledge, no money will be given. Very good idea. Very lucrative business idea for the inventor of KickStarter as well. It cost nothing to post a project but KickStarter will take 5% of the pledged money if the project is 100% funded. Currently you can only post projects based in America. However, donations/pledged are accepted from all over the world. A couple of years back, I also saw a site similar to KickStarter, but it was funding recording artists. I can&#8217;t recall what it&#8217;s called, though. But it&#8217;s there. It didn&#8217;t strike a chord with me (no pun intended) because I have no music talent whatsoever. However KickStarter provides way to fund innovative projects in an.. ahem innovative way. Since I am currently scheming my evil plan, I can&#8217;t help but notice how innovative KickStarter is. Kiva Kiva &#8211; Empower people around the world with a $25 loan Kiva is a charity organisation that allow us to donate to entrepreneur of less developing countries. Again, an excellent idea to fund the entrepreneurial spirits. Kiva harnesses the power of the Internet to provide lending to alleviate proverty. People, institutions and the like can lend as little as $25 to aspiring business person less fortunate than us in developed countries. Kiva makes sure that 100% of the loan are being lent. They also claim that they don&#8217;t charge interest to the lending field partner. However, the interest rates are charged by their lending partner (no figure given) for the purpose of covering their administrative charges. So how does Kiva make money? They don&#8217;t, a true, non-profit, charity organisation &#8211; Kiva gets their operating cost from optional donation. Once the money you loaned is repaid, you can re-lend them, donate to Kiva or withdraw them. The power of the Internet &#8211; to change the world. I like the above two sites because they give us the opportunity to make a difference. KickStarter provides way for us to contribute to projects that can change the world. Kiva provides way for us to contribute to change people&#8217;s world. Visit their respective sites (KickStarter and Kiva) to learn more about them, and contribute!]]></description>
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		<title>Father&#8217;s Love Letter &#8211; An intimate Message from God to you</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Chan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good Morning!! Last night, in the midst of me unpacking and getting the house sorted.. I came across this and simply have to share it with you. I received this some time in 2006 from one church I visited (I forgot where). I have kept it near my study desk since then. I may not read it all the time, but whenever I do, I am always touched by the Love I felt from God, our Father&#8230; and I would fall in love with Him over and over again. Here is the inside of the letter;- My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27 In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28 For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28 I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5 I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12 You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16 I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26 You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I knit you together in your mother&#8217;s womb. Psalm 139:13 And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6 I have been misrepresented by those who don&#8217;t know me. John 8:41-44 I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16 And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1 Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1 I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11 For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48 Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17 For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33 My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18 And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40 For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5 I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41 And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3 If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29 Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13 I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20 For I am your greatest...]]></description>
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		<title>No Cash Donation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Chan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been actively publishing and working in the web and multimedia design industry for almost 10 years.  I have witnessed the evolution of the Internet and how it has changed people&#8217;s lives.  There was the dotcom boom, the information revolution and now there is a phenomenal increase in social media use. I have decided to utilise the best of what the web can offer to give something back to the community. In about a month time, we will be launching an international community site that will donate 100% of its profit to charities. The good news is&#8230; Even if you do not have any money, you can still make a $$$ donation to the charity. That&#8217;s right!! At the moment, I am committed to support only one charity organisation, Compassion Ministry. It is my charity of choice. Eventually I will add more organisations for people to contribute to. The ultimate plan to allow volunteer members to set up mini-sites, offer services (both paid and free) and allow people to make zero cash donation to the charity of their choice. Sounds like a good idea? Please watch this space for more information.]]></description>
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