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Ariah Fine - The Research Institute of Mother and Child Care is a SCAM

Ariah Fine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:59 +0000

Here is a link to the petition, but it only has one signature. I'd love for someone to take a great initiative with this petition or their own and I'd fully support it. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/we-demand-full-d... Any questions let me know.

Ann Twiggs - The Research Institute of Mother and Child Care is a SCAM

Ann Twiggs — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:28 +0000

Was a petiton ever developed? I can't seem to find it.

@Jason_T_Cormier - International Women's Day

@Jason_T_Cormier — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:56 +0000

said=sad.....eh typos

@Jason_T_Cormier - International Women's Day

@Jason_T_Cormier — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:29 +0000

I forgot about it also, and what is said is I have a calender that mentions it.

XAA - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

XAA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:44 +0000

Also, his use of fear and shame to manipulate listeners into doing as he says (and buy books, seminar tickets and insurance) is disturbing to me (of course, I keep listening so I guess he's doing something right). I think it's a shame, though, because I like Dave (at least what I know of him) and I think he genuinely enjoys helping people (as well as making money). I just think his arrogant "I am the only way" attitude may ultimately be his downfall. Just my opinion.

XAA - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

XAA — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:59:53 +0000

I've been listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio and on his website for years now (has it been ten years?). I find his show highly entertaining and have tried to implement some of his ideas into my financial life with some success. Still, I have to take a break from listening at times because of some of the things he says and the way he treats some people. Personally, I think it odd that he advises to "...walk with the Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus", yet he has no qualms with calling some folks "Stupid", "Idiots" and "Scum". Today I heard him say that people who don't save are "Losers". I'm no expert on Christianity, but, in my opinion, insulting people like that is not something Christ would do or approve of.

Ariah Fine - Enough For Everyone's Need

Ariah Fine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:14:07 +0000

Thanks for those thoughts Trevor. I definitely agree with some of the
sentiment and have blogged about it from a \"Christ-like\" giving
perspective too.
At the same time, I think the culture is lying in this mentality that
we've some how earned our position in life. Sure, I work hard to get
where I am, but I also had a lot to start with. I'd say a LOT has to
do with where you start in life, the simple lottery of where you
happen to be born. I'd pretty much say that is the biggest indicator
of where you (not saying you specifically) will end up.

So, one, it's a societal lie that we are self-made and have as the
result of only our hard work. And, two, as Christians, we are called
to selfless sacrifice to others regardless of place, position, or who
those persons might be.

Trevor - Enough For Everyone's Need

Trevor — Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:38:54 +0000

This is a very good, and sobering, thought. As I was reading, I began to think of an excuse I used to bear that went something along the lines of "My haves are a result of my own hard work and I do not wish to share with those who aren't working as hard as me." not realizing that it also inherently says "I would rather let a person who is truly in need continue to suffer than to risk giving money to someone scamming the system." In a culture that puts so much value on making your own life, it's very hard to let go and let God make it for you.

kels - Radiant Magazine and sexist assumptions

kels — Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:59:53 +0000

One time I went to a store with my dad. I picked out a fashion magazine and an astronomy magazine. When we were at the counter making my purchase the cashier (a woman) cheerfully told me "your magazine is cheaper than his!" I was surprised and just went ugh in my brain. My dad and I just smiled and nodded. You know the saying about making assumptions...

Nath - Ditching Dave Ramsey is all the rage

Nath — Sat, 6 Mar 2010 08:19:38 +0000

I am one of those people who can’t use a credit card responsibly. I always end up in credit card dept. I have been in over $8000.00 credit card dept 3 times. Each time I cut up the card, paid it off, and went to zero balance, then would start using it and end up in debt again. I attended Dave Ramsey’s class and found most of his instructions useful. His steps to get you out of debt and stay debt free work. I am now debt free, and have been so for the past 4 years. I have an emergency fund of 6 months expense, am saving for retirement and my sons college. His program was a Godsend from me. However I am not a cool aid drinker; his idea that you don’t need a FICO score/credit history is wrong and dangerous. Some of his ideas of investing are wrong. All these said, his critics cannot deny the positive impact in the lives of million; I am one of those blessed by his work.

cyndi - The Celebrity. A short story.

cyndi — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:42:42 +0000

great writing.. great story!! love the not knowing what she does, till toward the end:)

Jennifer - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

Jennifer — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:47:03 +0000

Dave has never said that it's not the Christian thing to do, to file bankruptcy. He only says that you shouldn't file unless you're forced to. When someone calls in and wants to file because they have a small amount of debt and lost their job, it's stupid to file because the problem isn't the small amount of debt, it's the lack of income and filing bankruptcy won't pay your rent, utilities or food. And once again, if you take two seconds to look into it....he paid back all of his creditors and he NEVER tells anyone to pay back creditors after bankruptcy. He simply said he felt called to do so himself.

Jennifer - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

Jennifer — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:43:29 +0000

Dave Ramsey never tells people to go back and pay the creditors after they've filed bankruptcy....never!

Jennifer - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

Jennifer — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:40:47 +0000

He DID repay his creditors. He says that he felt called to do that, but that he doesn't put that on anyone else who has filed.

Jennifer - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

Jennifer — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:38:26 +0000

And he's against bankruptcy when it's not necessary. He says all the time that you might be Forced into bankruptcy, but a lot of people want to file bankruptcy when that won't even fix their financial problem.

Jennifer - Why I Ditched Dave Ramsey

Jennifer — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:36:57 +0000

But did she say that she wanted to save the environment? Did she say that the $30 she would save would go to charity if she didn't buy the SUV. Dave is giving FINANCIAL advice and financially it was only a $30 discussion.

Jenn - Fair Trade Footwear: Walk a Mile in Ethical Shoes

Jenn — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:02:58 +0000

Has anyone found any information regarding the materials used for TOMS? I'm doing a project for school. A preliminary search has shown no information, other than that shoes are made in China, Argentina, and Ethiopia and the same quote someone posted previously.

@Jason_T_Cormier - The Celebrity. A short story.

@Jason_T_Cormier — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:01:18 +0000

Cool story, I think it could easily be expanded upon.

Mother of three - The Research Institute of Mother and Child Care is a SCAM

Mother of three — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:46:55 +0000

Thanks for all the research, I printed out the WSJ article about tainted formula and placed it in the Business Reply envelope. :-) As an engineer, I honestly cannot accept that so many moms are unable to breast feed. I hope the PSA's get more airtime and that the benefits of breast milk are made more obvious to mothers. Here's hoping!

@Jason_T_Cormier - Enough For Everyone's Need

@Jason_T_Cormier — Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:43:11 +0000

Really like what you have to say here. I think if everyone thought local, it would in turn affect the global.