Funny/scary/sad facts of the day:
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the annual cost (in addition to current spending) of wiping out world hunger to be $6 billion.
Americans spent approximately $14.7 BILLION on pet food in 2005.
I like animals. I liked that the only cheering in Independence Day happened after the dog was saved. I would have a golden retriever right now if I could take her with me to my company classes.
But good gravy, I think we could definitely cut back a weeeeeeeeeeeeee bit on the excess spending don't you think? A little 180 directional flip for funding would be prudent here en mi opinion.
Some other spending thoughts to mull if yer dull:
US women spent $8 billion on cosmetics (2001)
American Valentine's Day spending exceeded $13 billion in 2005
Pet rock sales skyrocketed to $18 billion in 2004.
Ok so one of those stats wasn't researched as well as the others. Just a made-ya-think train o' thought I had today.
Back in Madrid and feelin' fine. Getting that thar emailing itch again so watch for it! Gene out.
"Truth isn't always beauty, but the hunger for it is." --- Nadine Gordimer
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