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Should We all try to be 'Ethical Consumers?'

I read an article recently talking about 'The real price of cheap clothes.' It was quite interesting as it talked about many of the cheap clothes that we buy from super markets such as 'Asda, Tesco...

May December Relationships, do they work?

I'm 34, he's 20. We were together for 1 year. So much fun but so bad for both parties. Why do I miss him so? He took advantage of me financially. I took advantage of his

Fairtrade - Is it good or bad?

I agree with the principals behind Fairtrade, but still I doubt that this is any good for the poor peoples around the world!Ex. coffee: Fairtrade secure better payment for farmers who are a...

Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts (or other cool coffee suppliers)

I am a coffee lover. When I grew up, I didn't have a Starbucks near my house...not even close. The closest one was within a 40 mile radius. However, I had a Dunkin Donuts right down the street from...

Taiwan Firm To Seek 100 Million Dollars In Damages From Apple

A Taiwan consumer electronics company said Friday that it intends to seek 100 million US dollars in damages from Apple Computer Inc after winning a copyright-infringement lawsuit filed by Apple over...

Working Abroad

Considering the financial crisis that one goes through in my country, it is always very attractive to work abroad. I myself is pretty much drawn to it. However, in doing so, it means that you'd...

Fair Trade!!! Do you buy fair trade products??

Do you believe it creates opportunities for producers who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system. OR Do you feel it is focusing too much on individual small...

FAIR TRADE, what is your opnion?

I personally am totally pro, because I hate the fact that people in poorer countries are being exploited to fabricate our luxury goods. That is why I even am prepared to pay a little more for fair...

Caveat Emptor: let the buyers beware!!!

There is a store that sells both brand new and used items that I often go and so far I don't have any problem. The sad thing is I brought a friend and he bought a plasma TV and was so excited because...

I HAVE A VISION..and if i get psid this week i want to start it..

I have a vision..that a lot of poor people including myslef can get out of poverty with little money.. i want to start an cooperative type business.. where part of the money is invested in solid...

Fair Trade gifts and decor

Gifts with Humanity is a site that belongs to the Fair Trade Federation. Members are committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and...