tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567551886916883231.post3876958646396791720..comments2024-03-02T06:33:28.289-05:00Comments on Anthropology in Practice: Toward a Common HumanityKrystal D'Costahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14745684576219479646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567551886916883231.post-699937804676758562010-01-14T15:08:56.371-05:002010-01-14T15:08:56.371-05:00I wonder how many people were aware of the delay—i...I wonder how many people were aware of the delay—it makes sense of course, but I have a feeling that most people who TMed a donation felt that they were doing good in an immediate way. Hmmmm ...<br /><br />In any case, the campaign has been hugely successful—raising over $2 million so far: http://bit.ly/4O8ZXN<br /><br />One commenter noted: "(I)f more people realize that they can quickly and easily donate small amounts via these methods, total charitable giving in the US, already admirably high, might go far far higher."Krystal D'Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745684576219479646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567551886916883231.post-58766438608946318422010-01-14T13:31:04.325-05:002010-01-14T13:31:04.325-05:00The text messaging idea is nice, but the money can...The text messaging idea is nice, but the money can take up to 3 months to process, per NPR this morning. It's more effective to take the time to give to Docs w/o Borders, Red Cross, etc.<br /><br />I'm only semi-following the tragedy, with one eye and one ear closed. It's just too horribleWendy Casterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736636055295848483noreply@blogger.com