...let's see...today's prompt had to do with receiving 30 million dollars and what i would do with it in three months to change the world...sadly, to truly change the world, i wouldn't need money and more than three months...but, i would be the change i wish to see in the world...so, i would start by splitting the money into 10 million, 9 million, 9 million, 1 million and 1 million...i would start with a community or two...i think i would choose my father's place in cross river state...biakpan...i believe in community participatory research and program planning...so although i would want to do something health-related, i would first allow the people living there to voice their concerns, prioritize it and then focus on the ones we had money to work on...for this endeavor, they would have 8 million to spend...1 million would be invested...the three months would be the fact-finding period and planning part....implementation would obviously take place later...i would like to have the effect that carlinhos brown managed to have with the establishment of his school pracatum and the infrastructure building he did...
....with 10 million, i would go to the minster of health of nigeria and ask for a meeting...i think the cuban model of health is efficient, sustainable, focused on prevention and equitable for all...(watch salud to get a taste for the system)...i would discuss with the minister about using the money to start slowly building the capacity to be able to start improving health in the most rural parts of nigeria, but in a sustainable, effective and affordable manner...salary incentives to doctors who stayed and lived in those communities, or the training of health workers...again, dependant on the situation...some areas may be more concerned with clean water...i would ask that 1 million be invested so that it can grow...the interest from the money would be used in future to fund the initiative...
...then i would zip over to my other favorite place in the world thus far...brasil...straight to salvador da bahia...i love capoeira angola and the work that it does...i would give 2 million to FICA, 1.5 million to Nzinga and 3 million to GCAP for their programming and to help pay the mestres for the work and dedication they give to capoeira angola...their sacrifice preserves the culture and spreads it around the world...then i'd take 2 million and use to build a building (trying to avoid the word orphanage) where street children in salvador and other cities could come and find solace, food, spiritual, mental and physical stimulation...anything from learning about health, the environment, gardening, photography, math, cooking, sewing, languages, dance, etc...it would be somewhat of a co-op in that the children would all participate in keeping the place clean, and other household chores...their would be a garden which the youth could use to sell and make profit to run the place...the remaining .5 million would again be invested with the hopes of using the interest to fund the programs...
...one of the remaining 1 million would be used to start a little project that i am developing...it would help youth better transition into adulthood, helping to create a new generation of world citizens who respect each other and the various different cultures of the world...of course i don't think i would need 1 million to start...so, about 500,000 would be invested while the other half was actively used to start the project...
...the remaining 1 million...you guessed it...invested...trying to work on sustainability of projects...need money to keep funding these endeavors...need money to make money...so, 1 million isn't bad to start with...just let that money stack and then i could do some more around the world...so, i think that's what i'd do with the money...
...i told you i had some good news about my brother...today, it is official that the kid is rookie of the year!!!...he's had a fantabulous year of achievements, success and manifestations of dreams...once again, only congratulations...no hating...this is the press release from the toronto fc website...congrats to the kid!!!...
Toronto FC is proud to announce that TFC midfielder Maurice Edu has been voted the 2007 Gatorade Rookie of the Year. Edu finished ahead of other nominees Adam Cristman of the New England Revolution, and Dane Richards of the New York Red Bulls in voting by MLS general managers, coaches, players, referees and members of the media.
"There were 3 or 4 guys out there that were obviously challenging (for the rookie award) as there is every year," said Head Coach Mo Johnston. "But Maurice held his own throughout the season, established himself, scoring goals from midfield, broke into the National team - and now, the hard part comes because the second year is always the hardest, and hopefully he can sustain it." "He's a wonderful kid to work with, he was always first on the field, and you can see the tools he has to work with, he's strong, he's quick, he's aggressive."
Edu, 21 finished his rookie season with Toronto FC with 4 goals, 1 assist, and recorded 24 shots in 25 games - all as a starter. His 2180 minutes ranked third best on the team, only behind co-captains Jim Brennan and Carl Robinson. It was a tremendous rookie season for Edu after he spent the entire pre-season rehabbing a pelvis injury, for which he missed the first 2 games of the season. The midfielder was selected 1st overall in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft after enjoying a stellar college career at the University of Maryland where he was a first team NSCAA All-American and Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2006. He now holds the distinction of becoming the first No.1 pick overall in the MLS SuperDraft to win Rookie of the Year honours. His tenacious and attacking play in the midfield endeared him to Toronto FC fans where he quickly became a fan favourite.
His play this season also earned this promising midfielder the attention of U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley who selected Edu to play in the U.S. Friendly with Switzerland this past October. He earned his first cap with the National Team, playing the full 90 minutes in what was a first-class debut for the California native.
All first-year players in MLS without previous professional experience or who had completed their college eligibility were considered for the Gatorade Rookie of the Year award.
The 2007 awards announcements culminate on Saturday November 17 with the unveiling of the Best XI and MLS Newcomer of the Year, which will both be announced at the MLS Awards Gala which are being held at MLS Cup in Washington D.C.
"There were 3 or 4 guys out there that were obviously challenging (for the rookie award) as there is every year," said Head Coach Mo Johnston. "But Maurice held his own throughout the season, established himself, scoring goals from midfield, broke into the National team - and now, the hard part comes because the second year is always the hardest, and hopefully he can sustain it." "He's a wonderful kid to work with, he was always first on the field, and you can see the tools he has to work with, he's strong, he's quick, he's aggressive."
Edu, 21 finished his rookie season with Toronto FC with 4 goals, 1 assist, and recorded 24 shots in 25 games - all as a starter. His 2180 minutes ranked third best on the team, only behind co-captains Jim Brennan and Carl Robinson. It was a tremendous rookie season for Edu after he spent the entire pre-season rehabbing a pelvis injury, for which he missed the first 2 games of the season. The midfielder was selected 1st overall in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft after enjoying a stellar college career at the University of Maryland where he was a first team NSCAA All-American and Hermann Trophy semifinalist in 2006. He now holds the distinction of becoming the first No.1 pick overall in the MLS SuperDraft to win Rookie of the Year honours. His tenacious and attacking play in the midfield endeared him to Toronto FC fans where he quickly became a fan favourite.
His play this season also earned this promising midfielder the attention of U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley who selected Edu to play in the U.S. Friendly with Switzerland this past October. He earned his first cap with the National Team, playing the full 90 minutes in what was a first-class debut for the California native.
All first-year players in MLS without previous professional experience or who had completed their college eligibility were considered for the Gatorade Rookie of the Year award.
The 2007 awards announcements culminate on Saturday November 17 with the unveiling of the Best XI and MLS Newcomer of the Year, which will both be announced at the MLS Awards Gala which are being held at MLS Cup in Washington D.C.
4 comments:
This was a great break down of how you would spend that kind of money in 3 months. I like that you like others were also looking at investing parts of it for future endeavors.
Also, congratulations for your brother's achievements.
Hey, that sounds like an excellent way to change the world! Oh, and congrats to your bro. That is a solid accomplishment!!!!!
thanks to both of you...i'll pass the congrats to my brother...
congrats again
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