When it comes to Africa, aid is an matter of pessimism at this point in time. It may be a good thing: too much aid without a heart had been given. Giving should transform the giver and the receiver should be an active and even a leading partner. The recession should be an incentive for giving: to cut giving without real meaning and to step up giving where you actually give yourself. This is nowhere more true than in the area of child care and development. On September 8 2009, President Obama gave a motivational speech to school children. His basic message was to encourage kids to stay in school, study hard and never give up on achieving their goals. So why has this speech stirred up controversy? Things around us are changing rapidly. Each day the fashion trends, technologies and the entire world changes. You will be well aware of the fact that change is inevitable. Let’s face it—while the media is meant to be fair and balanced, we all know it is far from it. But it’s still important for all of us to keep up with current events to remain informed citizens. So how can you get a clear picture of what’s going on in the world around you? Let me give you some tips.