Shopaholic Reform: Tuesady and Wednesday's Daily Damages (6/1-6/2)

Wednesday, June 2

Tuesady and Wednesday's Daily Damages (6/1-6/2)

Tuesday

$38.60 - Johnny's Market
$2.42 - UMass Cafeteria (Diet Dr. Pepper and bag of baked lays)

Wednesday

$2.43 - Dunkin Donuts (iced coffee while waiting for the CSX flagger that never showed up for a delineation...great start to a day)
$104.95 - Rue La La (Adidas Boutique)
$39.96 - Amazon

I know what you're thinking...you caved to the LaLa again! Sadly you are correct, but at least I have an excuse! I bought my dad his father's day and birthday present, which may become his fathers day present from myself and my brother depending on whether or not the bro got him anything yet...although he usually relies on me to do that, so I'm assuming he didn't. I also got Aaron a shirt, just because. Granted it's the same shirt that I got my dad...I know...weird, but I like the shirt so get over it. I mean just look how dapper this gentleman looks in the attire...

$35 from $60.

$35 from $65. This is the one that I got for both Aaron and my Dad.

I also made a purchase at Amazon for two new books. Hold onto your seat now...they're pretty freaking exciting...

The Newcomb's Wildflower Guide

My favorite wildflower key, which I need to replace the one that mysteriously disappeared from my cube. Apparently I work amongst thieves.

Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species.

Needed for my thesis project with the Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary this summer. I will be preparing a report on the status of invasive species and control measure that should be taken in the sanctuary. Hopefully I get it all done by August 31st b/c then I'll be done with grad school!!! YEEESSSS!

I told you it was exciting! Side note: the juries still out as to whether or not I will put all, or some of this purchase on my expense report...

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Anonymous said...: All!; June 3, 2010 at 7:47 AM

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Something to Chew On...

The downside to Globalization

1. “The general complaint about globalization is that it has made the rich richer while making the non-rich poorer. It is wonderful for managers and investors, but hell on workers and nature.”¹

2. Multinational corporations are accused of social injustice, unfair working conditions (including slave labor wages and poor living and working conditions), as well as a lack of concern for the environment, mismanagement of natural resources, and ecological damage.

3. Multinational corporations which were previously restricted to commercial activities are increasingly influencing political decisions. Many think there is a threat of corporations ruling the world because they are gaining power due to globalization.

4. Opponents say globalization makes it easier for rich companies to act with less accountability. They also claim that countries’ individual cultures are becoming overpowered by Americanization.

5. Anti-globalists also claim that globalization is not working for the majority of the world. During the most recent period of rapid growth in global trade and investment, 1960 to 1998, inequality worsened both internationally and within countries. The UN Development Program reports that the richest 20 percent of the world's population consume 86 percent of the world's resources, while the poorest 80 percent consume just 14 percent.

6. Some experts think that globalization is also leading to the incursion of communicable diseases. Deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS are being spread by travelers to the remotest corners of the globe.

7. Globalization has led to exploitation of labor. Prisoners and child workers are used to work in inhumane conditions. Safety standards are ignored to produce cheap goods. There is also an increase in human trafficking.

8. Social welfare schemes or “safety nets” are under great pressure in developed countries because of deficits and other economic ramifications of globalization.

As manufacturing continues to decline, so does our ability to innovate. In the long term, this means fewer well-paid jobs, lower productivity, declining wages, declining living standards and low economic growth. Globalization is a big part of this decline and will affect all jobs and all sectors of the economy. From the point of view of multinational corporations and Wall Street investors, globalization is probably viewed as a wonderful phenomenon with many opportunities. But from the point of view of American manufacturers, manufacturing workers, the middle class, professional service workers and overall economic growth, I think the disadvantages far out weigh the advantages.

-Mike Collins, The Pros and Cons of Globalization (2010)