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Ending Extreme Poverty in Congo

How You Order School Books

It is quite simple to order textbooks after you figure out the system. There are no catalogs or internet sites to review textbooks available. First, you have to visit the Catholic bookstore. You can go in to browse around. You...

The HIV/AIDS Epidemic and Bulape

December 1st is Worldwide HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. But HIV/AIDS is a hidden or undiagnosed problem in Congo. What is HIV/AIDS epidemic like in Bulape? That is a familiar and frequent question. The answer is "I don't know" and neither do...

European Union Troops are Needed to Now

The European Union is close to sending troops to the Congo to avert a further humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo. Belgium and France appear to be leading the movement to support the MONUC immediately. The UN has approved an increase...

Many Reasons to Have Tears

You will not find many Congolese with tears in their eyes. But they have many reasons to cry out. As a matter of fact, there are few reasons not to cry. The health system is in shambles. Tens of thousands...

Shuttle Diplomacy -- Congo Style

Does shuttle diplomacy work? And in the meantime, hundreds of thousands of Congolese suffer and die. Why? VOA News - UN Envoy, Rebel Leader Meet in Eastern Congo. The U.N. special envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo has met...

Mother and Baby Made It to First Base

One of out five children will NOT make it to home plate. In the Congo, one of five children will get picked off running the bases of life. It is a silly analogy to the game of baseball but it...

Rebel advance forcing Congolese to Uganda

From Rwanda to Congo (DR) and now Uganda, the flood of refugee is endless. The war is effecting everyone in the Great Lakes Region. Rebel advance forcing Congolese to Uganda - UPI.com. KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov. 27 (UPI)...

Silva, Our First Phone Lady

Silva is not a Grameen Phone Lady. But her T-Shirt could hold the key to prosper and a new beginning era in development for rural Congo. The Grameen Phone Ladies of Bangladesh climbed out of poverty. They were a driving...

Teaching a Man to Fish and Expand his Fish Farming Activities

How do you feed a village of 25,000 people with these six little ponds? The sayings goes, "Teach a man to fish, ..." In Bulape, you have to help provide the ponds and equipment, too. That's the way, we interpreted...

Is the European Union Coming to the Rescue of Eastern Congo

European Union (EU) forces are being urged to join the Congo forces against the rebel groups in Eastern Congo. The UN forces (MONUC) is unmanned. And the Congolese government forces are ______ (you fill in the blank). Yesterday, the UN...
 

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
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What is your greatest strength?
Knowledge of Congo and Africa.
What are you working on?
Humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How big is your business?
Self-employed
What is your Job Title
Executive
What is your Company Website?
http://www.congohelpinghands.org
What is your Personal Website?
http://www.EndingExtremePoverty.org
What is your alma mater?
Other / out of state
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Woody M Collins's Blog

Woody M Collins

After Lumumba -- The Rest of the Story

After the movie "Lumumba" credits are finished. Here's what you should know. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. He subsequently changed his name - to MOBUTU Sese Seko - as well as that of the country - to Zaire. MOBUTU retained his position for 32 years through several sham elections, as well as through the use of brutal force. Ethnic strife and civil war, touched off by a massive inflow of refugees in 1994 from fighting in Rwanda and Burundi… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2008 at 9:13pm —

Woody M Collins

Moms' Weekend-Out at Castleton Square Mall

What were these three moms from northern Hamilton County doing at Castleton Square Mall this weekend? They were NOT there to shop. They were NOT worried about the financial crisis. Also, they were NOT worried about their families either. They were actually getting away from it all for the weekend. They were on a different mission. Linda, Laura, and Rona were busy studying their schedule to make sure they had made no mistakes. However, the stores were not on their schedule. Probably stores were… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2008 at 6:51pm — 1 Comment

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At 10:05pm on November 10, 2008, Phil Yeager said…
Hey Woody, I was interested in learning more about your organization. My wife is the News announcer for WGNR Moody Christian Radio and I am always on the lookout for possible story leads for them. I would love to learn more about your organization sometime so I could pass it on to her.
At 10:20am on October 16, 2008, anne davis said…
also scheduled to see "A Ripple of Hope" on Saturday, Oct 18 at 11:15

Anne
At 10:19am on October 16, 2008, anne davis said…
Woody: please call 450.7778 so we can schedule a pick up time for tickets. you are scheduled to see "Tsotsi" on tuesday, oct 21 at 4:30 pm

Anne
At 1:55pm on October 3, 2008, anne davis said…
Woody: thank you and you are signed up to attend Tsotsi and A Ripple of Hope. Once I have received tickets I will be contacting you...what is the best way to contact you?

Anne
At 1:46pm on October 3, 2008, Erik Deckers said…
I've got you down for Lumumba. We'll make arrangements to get you the tickets.
At 12:37pm on October 3, 2008, Jason Bean said…
Woody, the tickets for that movie have already been requested and confirmed. Sorry about that. We'll make an announcement if we get more passes perhaps.
At 12:26pm on October 2, 2008, Amy Stark said…
Hey Woody!!! I hope all is well.

I think we're due for a cup of coffee, aren't we? Drop me an email at astark at indy dot rr dot com

I hope all is well with you and your mission.
At 8:15pm on July 8, 2008, Woody M Collins said…
Hi Amy, Thanks that was a very good talk.
At 6:05pm on July 8, 2008, Amy Stark said…
Hey Woody... This just out on TED! I thought you may be interested. I hope all is well! Is it time for a cup of coffee yet?
At 11:46pm on June 20, 2008, Amy Stark said…
http://www.womenforwomen.org/

Hey Woody, I hope all is well. I ran across this Web site and thought you might be interested.

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james campbell

Brand New Unlocked Apple 3G 16Gb iPhone For Sale..$320

We sell all brand and latest Electronics such as Mobile phones, Pda, Laptop, Notebook, iPods, Digital Camera, GPS, Plasma Television, Games at affordable and competitive prices. Our BONANZA are: B...

Started by james campbell in Marketing, advertising and branding 3 hours ago.

Nicki Laycoax

Social Media Etiquette 1 Reply

I just found this blog entry on social media etiquette. It's got some pretty good tips and I thought I'd share it. After reading, if you have any additional pointers, feel free to include them! 1....

Tagged: tips, etiquette, media, social

Started by Nicki Laycoax in Education. Last reply by David Mark 11 hours ago.

Annie Hernandez

Rockstar Social Networking Designer-Programmer Wanted! 2 Replies

We are in the process of starting a social networking site for nonprofits in rural Illinois...and are interested in finding an experienced, motivated designer-programmer in Drupal, Joomla or phpsym...

Tagged: symphony, php, joomla, drupal

Started by Annie Hernandez in Classifieds - Help Wanted. Last reply by Will Hardison 12 hours ago.

Tracey Bates

Inside Sales - Lead Generator for Biotech Firm

I am working on an Inside Sales Position - Lead Generator position for one of my Biotech Clients. It is a great opportunity for someone with 1+ years of experience in sales. Preference given to Bio...

Tagged: job, career, chemistry, biology, sales

Started by Tracey Bates in Classifieds - Help Wanted 16 hours ago.

NealTaflinger

Does anyone know what Indy.com the Magazine is? 6 Replies

I just filled out the Smaller Indiana media use questionnaire and I noticed that one of the local media options is "INtake Weekly," which was re-christened Indy.com the Magazine in fall of 2007. I ...

Started by NealTaflinger in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Danielle Smith 9 hours ago.

Angel Morales

Seeking a WebMaster for immediate opportunity

First, we aren't afraid to go "1990s style" and use the word "webmaster"...as that is exactly what we are looking for - someone to own our on-line presence. Rising Media is one of the most establi...

Started by Angel Morales in Classifieds - Help Wanted 20 hours ago.

John Krull

Systems Administrator Needed!

John Krull 317-872-4960 jkrull@pyramidsgroup.com Are you seeking a position within an organization that will provide you with the sense of accomplishment? Are you looking for a company that has a ...

Tagged: technical, IT, career, job

Started by John Krull in Classifieds - Help Wanted 20 hours ago.

Pat Coyle

Will Facebook Group help Smaller Indiana grow? 13 Replies

In an experimental effort to help Smaller Indiana grow, Matt Theobald, has launched an SI group inside Facebook . Matt says inside Facebook there are 210,000 people from Indianapolis alone, not cou...

Tagged: indiana, smaller, facebook

Started by Pat Coyle in Media. Last reply by Griff 5 hours ago.

Emily Myers

Know any fabulous women? It's time for the fifth annual Torchbearer Awards: Indiana's Salute to Women

(from an email I received, just helping get the word out) Please help find award winners for 2009! Each year in celebration, the Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) honors exceptional women who ha...

Started by Emily Myers in Events for the creative class 22 hours ago.

Jack Kirkland

Live Music for your Christmas Party

How about having a live piano/keyboard player playing Christmas Carols during your Business or Home Christmas Party? I play all types of songs - Secular and Sacred. I have my own keyboard and speak...

Tagged: Parties, Reception, Party, Keyboard, Piano

Started by Jack Kirkland in Classifieds - blatant self promotion 1 day ago.

Lorin Lambert

Virtual Assistant - Would you or your company use one? 3 Replies

An acquaintance of mine suggested I look into becoming a virtual assistant. He felt that with the skill and experience I have, I could definitely excel at doing something like this. I wanted to po...

Started by Lorin Lambert in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Kyle Lacy 23 hours ago.

Larry Welke

Indiana Filmmakers activity

I'm new to the group and would like to become an active member. Where do I go to get information on meetings, activities, organization, etc.

Started by Larry Welke in Face to Face meetings and encounters 1 day ago.

A Brewster Smythe

Seeking Walkability Advocates: What's Your Community Score?

The Waynedale Green Alliance is in the process of performing a project known as Indiana Walk Scores. WE are seeking those who would like to do a short interview about the walkability of their comm...

Tagged: planning, community, building, city, scores

Started by A Brewster Smythe in Events for the creative class 1 day ago.

Cissi Sherlock

For the sake of NOSTALGIA! 1 Reply

Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about some less-than-important things from a few decades back. It's just for fun. Even the wrong answers may bring back a memory or two. Have Fun (...

Started by Cissi Sherlock in Events for the creative class. Last reply by Dennis Beeson 21 hours ago.

Matt Wohlstadter

Graduate Student seeking Multimedia Position in Indianapolis

Hello all, My name is Matt Wohlstadter and I am a very passionate digital artist. I currently reside here in Indianapolis and I am looking for a full time job as a digital artist/multimedia develo...

Started by Matt Wohlstadter in Classifieds - New Graduates Seeking First Jobs (2008) Nov 29.

Serra Head

Finding a place to play in the winter. 2 Replies

I play a game called Amtgard...we are a live action fantasy role playing group...In the warmer months we play at the local parks and that's fine, but in the cold months, well...its cold and snowy. ...

Tagged: Amtgard

Started by Serra Head in Sports. Last reply by Theresa Browning Nov 29.

Steve Stuck

Indiana Loses $1.5 Billion Coal Project 9 Replies

Successful business leaders and businesses always look to the future. They do not impose emotion but make sound judgement decisions that impact their business and customers. This latest news that h...

Started by Steve Stuck in Politics. Last reply by Steve Stuck 1 day ago.

Michael Reynolds

Beautiful Office Space Available on the North Side 1 Reply

SpinWeb has some extra office space that is not in use and I would like to rent it to a Smaller Indiana member looking for a great deal on beautiful office space. There are 4 sections in our office...

Tagged: office, SpinWeb

Started by Michael Reynolds in Classifieds - Help Wanted. Last reply by Nicki Laycoax 19 hours ago.

Sarah Brown

What is your dream? Are you trying to live it? 9 Replies

When you were growing up what did you hope to become? What is your childhood dream? What is your grown-up dream? In my childhood dreams I wanted to be a mom with at least six kids, travel all over...

Started by Sarah Brown in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Danielle Smith 8 hours ago.

Christopher Allen

Opinions on Indiana's Interstate Airline Commerce 2 Replies

Hey Folks, I was curious what other thoughts might be out there as to Indiana’s airline infrastructure; specifically, with the demise of ATA earlier this year, do you all think that Indiana will e...

Tagged: commerce, airline, interstate, indiana, airlines

Started by Christopher Allen in Events for the creative class. Last reply by Christopher Allen Nov 29.

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