I was born mostly deaf. Hearing aid works fine. I don't like implants and surgeries (too many already!).

"Jesse made me cry."

The Kool-Aid works

...Frikkin' love Wanda Sykes!

Should get a tattoo right there that says "I have aids". Works better than mace.

On that we can agree, but let's agree also that frivolous misguided donations that don't take into full account the implications and effects and most important benefit should not be pursued. I believe that sustainable development requires more than the simple installation of technologies or monetary donations. To have the greatest impact overseas we focus on building capacity rather than the delivery of technological goods.

I love the approach undertaken by outfits like http://www.ewb.ca/en/whatwedo/overseas/approach.html, though they are smaller then larger entities like US AID whose approach to aid work seem to be misguided idealism at times without consideration to future effects.

All AID work should be approached with care, yes it's all in good intention, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions. One must apply strict self-learning mechanism, always asking... "If I leave tomorrow what will be the long term effects of what I have done here?"