You are a tourist on a city street... trying to find your way. How do you get help?

Aid Yourself
You use a map or a booklet with information about the city. That's ok... although... feels a bit like work... and is somewhat lonely.

People Aid People
You ask a passer-by for directions... Or simply, a passer-by recognizes your "tourist" behavior, stops on his/her own will and spends 30 seconds (often much more) helping you. You feel good. The passer-by feels even better. Witnessing onlookers feel good too. What happens is an easy, almost instinctive "give and take"... so natural that we don't even think about who "gives", who "takes", or why is this happening. This is not "giving". People just help each other.

So... What is AidPage?
AidPage is a free public space on the Web where you can speak out about (1) your needs, and (2) your desire to help others. AidPage fosters informal communication among AidMates (simply posting on AidPage makes you an AidMate), sharing of experience, and mutual support.

E-Bay enables the simple, direct "people buy from people" over the Internet. AidPage enables the simple, direct "people aid people" over the Internet.

Ah, Something to Brag About...
Aidpage is a classic Web2.0 social service by People Networks—the new company of my husband Emil.

ceramic cookware

I love to cook, and I love fancy kitchen stuff, but good cookware is expensive. Naturally, everything I can't afford to buy immediately is going straight to my Wish List.

The newest wish item is this amazing flame-top ceramic cookware, just introduced by Emile Henry. It's ceramic, but CAN handle a direct flame! It can be used directly on the stove, in the oven or in the freezer without fear of cracking or breaking.

Ceramic is a natural material made from clay. Cooking in ceramic remains the best way to preserve the flavors and nutritional qualities in the food, and to develop the aromas. What's more, the small bumps on the underside of the lid flavor the condensation process : the vapor falls back onto the food, which remains full of flavor.
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The ceramic stewpot is 30% lighter than cast iron. It is designed for everyday use : you can serve directly at the table and cut inside thanks to its extremely resistant glaze. It can also be taken from the freezer and put directly on the gas or in the oven. It also slips easily into the dishwasher.

It comes in a few sizes and in either black or red (personally, I prefer the red). Modern technology is amazing!

Amadou & Mariam:



Amadou and Mariam are two very talented and creative artists from Mali. A blind couple whose life story is as remarkable as their music. My favorite song is: Coulibaly... A totally addictive CD!

Past Favorites...

Guero by Beck:



Beck is my favorite artist... His latest album, Guero, is every bit as funky as Odelay, complete with grooving hits like "E-Pro" and "Black Tambourine." This album is amazing!

Scissor Sisters:



Some may call them "evil"... I call them fresh. A great album!

Today's donors know what they want. They know how they want to accomplish it. They are direct and decisive. They want to know what's going on, where their money is going, how it is being spent, and what their last donation did, before you ask them for more. They want to understand what you do, how it's different from what other organizations do, and what you've accomplished...

So, what should nonprofits do for their donors? Here are a few guidelines to follow in shaping your nonprofit organization's communications strategy:

Donors want to feel appreciated...
Donors want to feel involved...
Donors want to be recognized...
Donors want to help solve problems...
Donors want to help people...
Donors want to feel more than think...

Yes, you will definitely raise more money, but first, please, give donors what they want. Read more...