Posted by ReliCreation on January 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Below is part of a fascinating article from change.org…….. (See link at bottom to read whole article) “The Slave behind the bargain” “In a recession like this one, “cheap” is the new buzzword. But have you ever wondered why that bookshelf or tennis ball or t-shirt is so cheap? Have you ever wondered if a slave is paying the cost … Read more
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