give me shelter

Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 8:35 | Category : activism, giving, homelessness
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Everyone deserves a home to live in. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to afford or maintain the income to have shelter. In Buffalo, we have a large homeless population that lives day to
day on our streets and in temporary assistance shelters.
Here is an interesting (and sad) fact:
“On any given night in Buffalo and [...]

gift idea

Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:02 | Category : food, gifts, holiday
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We don’t usually talk about gift ideas or things to buy for oneself, in general, on rise up buffalo. However, today I came across a link for a site that I just could not pass up passing along to you. After all, the holidays are just around the corner and if you celebrate [...]

giving feels good…

Thursday, 18 October 2007, 8:40 | Category : giving
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Are you looking for a charity to give to? Maybe you are an activist looking to gain some seed money for your latest venture. Or perhaps you are a charitable organization in need of funds. No matter what your role in the philanthropy movement your hub should be here -

The brainchild of Tom Williams, (web [...]

we love coffee!

Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:35 | Category : coffee, fair trade
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coffee is one of the best reasons to get up in the morning. at least that is how i feel about it. it was quite easy for me to become addicted to this liquid while working in a cafe. one free pound of beans per week and as much coffee as i could ingest during [...]

almost cut my hair…

Monday, 8 October 2007, 16:46 | Category : miscellany
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well, actually, i did. it was getting difficult to comb out (about 15 to 20 minutes after washing) and took 4-5 hours to dry. it was also quite heavy on my head. i feel like i lost 5 pounds from the neck up, freeing me up for better thoughts going forward.
so, in the spirit of [...]