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OH,
THE THINGS THAT MONEY CAN BUY!
Can You Hear Me Now?
You’re
talking to someone, you hear three little beeps, and then the signal
on your cell phone goes bye-bye. Now there’s a solution to
cell-phone fickleness: consumers can purchase antennas and
amplifiers previously only made for commercial buildings for their
homes. These devices boost weak cell-phone signals and reduce the
number of dreaded dead spots. Two Web sites that sell the equipment
are
www.alternativewireless.com and
www.wpsantennas.com. The Federal Trade Commission cautions
buyers to verify that the products are approved by them and made by
legitimate manufacturers before purchase.
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Crafts for a GOOD Cause
During
her July visit to South Africa, First Lady Laura Bush was seen
wearing a beaded red AIDS ribbon pin. This was no ordinary piece of
jewelry. It was hand-beaded by members of the Mothers’ Programmes,
a coalition of HIV-positive South African women. The mothers, who
are the primary breadwinners for their families, have achieved
financial independence by selling their craftwork internationally.
To date, the proceeds have empowered 100 workers to buy their own
homes. The most expensive items are the cell phone cases, which sell
for $20, a bargain when you consider each one takes three days to
create. Their products, including bracelets, ID lanyards and
bookmarks, are available at
https://www.givengain.com/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=unique&unique_page=mc&cause_id=1165
—Danielle Bullen
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