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Had the Anti-Corruption Commission accused former minister Syed Abul Hossain in the case filed for graft conspiracy in the Padma bridge project, the bridge construction would have started in May or June this year, according to a World Bank road map.
A government official said the global lender in late December, 2012, sent a detailed road map to the government regarding implementation of the Padma bridge project.
The road map said if the ACC started a fair investigation into the graft allegations, the bridge construction work would start.
The road map said the co-financiers would appoint an independent task manager within three to four weeks, who would have overseen the bridge construction work.
Four construction managers would have been appointed for different components, including bridge construction and river training, within one to two weeks.
The road map included a timeline by which the construction managers would complete the tasks of preparation of procurement document and awarding of work to the bidders.
The detailed plan in December envisaged that the bridge construction work would start in five to six months.
But the implementation of the road map had become uncertain as the ACC and the World Bank's external panel could not agree on including former minister Syed Abul Hossain in the FIR filed by the anti-graft watchdog.
On Tuesday, referring to the World Bank's road map, reporters asked Finance Minister AMA Muhith whether the work on beginning the bridge construction would have started in that month had the ACC agreed with the external panel.
Muhith said, "No, it is not true. It is a proposal. There is no signal from the World Bank."
Muhith, however, said he had differences of opinion with the World Bank regarding the timeline of the road map. He said, "We want to start the project work the day the World Bank says yes."
The external panel in December last year said had Abul's name been included in the FIR, they would have given the green signal to the World Bank to finance the bridge.
Executive Director for Bangladesh of the World Bank Mukesh N Prasad reiterated this position in early January in Washington.
Last year, upon reviving the cancelled loan for Padma bridge, the World Bank came up with some documents stating that several people, including former communication minister Abul, sought 10 percent of the $50 million contract from Canadian company SNC Lavalin in exchange for making it the top bidder in the bridge construction supervision tender.
Abul's name was mentioned in connection with the bribe in Lavalin official Ramesh Saha's diary. Saha had been arrested by the Canadian police for corrupt practices in the project.
Abul, along with high officials, had allegedly held private meetings with Lavalin officials in 2011.
To qualify Lavalin as the top bidder, the Bridges Division had dissolved three tender evaluation committees and gave the fourth committee incomplete information about the actual lowest bidder.
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- Iqbal
Saturday, February 2, 2013 01:36 PM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Countrymen, try to understand, Abul is a good man and a real patriot, PM said. Don't show your courage to say Abul is the perpetrator. Mind it.
- Luminiferous
Saturday, February 2, 2013 01:53 PM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Growing up in Bangladesh we learned a country is more valuable than a party and a party is more valuable than a person. We see this ideology get implemented in this part of North America every day. But now in Bangladesh what we see is that a person (PM, Minister) is more valuable than a party which is more valuable than the country. People who are resorting to this kind of expediency would definitely be held responsible because light cannot be suppressed by darkness.
- Fadia
Saturday, February 2, 2013 02:15 PM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Then he would have spilled the beans that would compromise the PM & her family at the top of the list in the scandal.
- Ronnie
Saturday, February 2, 2013 02:44 PM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
The question that remains unanswered is that why the government had to give up such an important project just to save an ordinary person like Abul Hossain. Was Abul asking for 10% commission from Lavalin for someone else who does not want to stained?
- Tirtho Mahmud
Saturday, February 2, 2013 09:39 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Is the Anti-Corruption Commission more efficient than the Royal Canadian Mounties? Don't think so. If they arrested the corrupt Canadian executive, that was enough to bring Abul under scrutiny, if not a full-fledged arrest warrant for him. So, to save that shameless person, the government and its cronies caused millions and millions of dollars to go waste in cost accounting terms. Can you imagine how deplorable and unforgivable this is? I guess the PM knows, but she does not care, as she never did.
- MAG Osmani
Saturday, February 2, 2013 12:33 AM GMT+06:00 (158 weeks ago)
When the country suffers from economic growth, there are few people playing with livelihood of the mass and they are yet not ashamed. What a damage being done? Destroyed the relation with the WB and the reputation of the country internationally.
Why should we accept a bridge now without railway and who decides that? What right the PM and the rest of the cabinet have to justify the modified version without railway is a big question and it is the biggest scandal in our history. The PM and the Finance minister must answer to the people or both of them should resign. It is a SHAME.
- S. M. Rahman
Saturday, February 2, 2013 01:06 AM GMT+06:00 (158 weeks ago)
How Abul could be included? Abul represents someone else, it is as simple as that.
- Robin
Saturday, February 2, 2013 01:42 AM GMT+06:00 (158 weeks ago)
When I apply for a mortgage in the US, I follow all the letters of the words of the underwriters. That's how western lenders operate. Bangladesh simply doesn't understand the process and apply Bangladeshi style to western loan. The result is what the entire country witnessed yesterday.
Muhith failed, Hasina failed and Bangladeshi people lost a big time. Arrogance has no room in this global economy.
- naabaj
Saturday, February 2, 2013 02:28 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
The government should give a candid answer to the people on the Padma Bridge issue.
- Labu Khan
Saturday, February 2, 2013 02:27 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
I really feel ashamed to be a Bangladeshi especially when persons like Abul Hossain, the main conspirator of the Padma bridge corruption case, goes unpunished even though Abul's name was mentioned in connection with the bribe in Lavalin official Ramesh Saha's diary. I have a feeling that implicating Abul in this case may have exposed some big names. Shame on you PM.
- Barkat
Saturday, February 2, 2013 03:45 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Abul may be protected now by the PM. She had even called him a patriot. However that doesn't mean that Abul is protected forever.
You (Abul) have few options left out. Either to leave the country forever once your protector is not in power or make Dhaka Central Jail your permanent future home. But if the people of Bangladesh are unfortunate to do that with you than also you have one more final court to face. And in that court neither your madam nor all your best tact can save you. Be aware that you don't make excuse that no one warn you of that final court. Even you know in that court nothing but truth will prevail.
Saturday, February 2, 2013 05:30 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Try to understand.
- Supria Dhar PH.D.
Saturday, February 2, 2013 06:01 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
One Abul is worth billions for Bangladesh. He is a precious diamond for whom country's 165 million people will pay a heavy price. What a country we live in?
- Mohammed Ullah
Saturday, February 2, 2013 06:19 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Bangladeshis living at home and abroad are fed up with the activities of the PM and her Abuls. What Sheikh Mujibur Rahman earned by uniting the nation and presented them an independent state at the cost of 3m people, but all gone with the wind by 4 years rule of AL. A dark history is created.
- Shatyabadi
Saturday, February 2, 2013 06:35 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Withdrawing the loan request from the World Bank is the last effort to ensure that the PM and her family are not named in the corruption.
- Asad Zaman
Saturday, February 2, 2013 09:41 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
Now it is too late. The BD train has left the WB station; please watch for the 'next station' "on the top of the Padma Bridge". Also note: the ACC in fact started a serious investigation (into the conspiracy of corruption case) on the basis of the latest information provided by the WB. But the global lender is not satisfied. Who on earth will judge whether the measure taken by the ACC is fare or not? Is it the WB or the sound evidence that corroborate the crime? As the WB is not yet satisfied, the government of Bangladesh made the right decision to start the work of the bridge with alternative fund(s). So now the 'What If' (someone was included) question is just meaningless; however it can only create division among people.
- Arun Barua, USA
Saturday, February 2, 2013 09:49 AM GMT+06:00 (157 weeks ago)
The ACC, a puppet body, would never be allowed to be included in the case for investigation. If one pulls the ear the whole body will be dragged. The fear was that Abul will bring the motorcade of big culprits to the ACC and hence the PM will try her best to stop the ACC from including Abul in the report and she, only she has the courage to sacrifice the bridge.
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I had a big bunch of mint and a fresh pineapple, and some coconut in the freezer – so this morning I whipped up this pineapple mint smoothie – it was absolutely delicious and refreshing, it made me feel like I was in the tropics!! Pineapple, mint, coconut and chia seeds all support healthy hydration and digestion. I think this will be a new staple for Summer/Spring for me, and I hope for you too. This recipe is dairy-free, vegan and gluten free.
Put the coconut water and chia seeds into the blender – allow to soak. Add in the rest of the ingredients and blend to combine. Add in a handful (or whatever amount desired) of ice cubes and blend. Serve immediately!
Nutritional Benefits:
*Note: If you are prone to getting canker sores from pineapple, you might want to substitute mango for the pineapple in the smoothie recipe.
Save your pineapple core in the refrigerator or freezer – I am posting a recipe tomorrow that will make use of the core!
Article written by Nutritionist Sara Vance, author of the book The Perfect Metabolism Plan A regular guest on Fox 5 San Diego, you can see many of Sara's segments on her media page. She also offers corporate nutrition, school programs, consultations, and affordable online eCourses. Download her free 40+ page Metabolism Jumpstart eBook here.
©2015, all rights reserved. Sara Vance.
I love pumpkin. In fact, I always say it doesn't really feel like Fall until I get a taste of pumpkin. Did I mention that I absolutely LOVE pumpkin? Pumpkin is part of the winter squash family, which are rich in immune-boosting beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. And are also an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber – which most of us are not getting nearly enough of. Want to learn more about the myriad of health benefits of winter squash? – visit WH Foods.
So considering all that – a pumpkin spice latte should be good for us, right?
Not so fast…since there is usually no actual pumpkin in most pumpkin spice lattes, plus there is also over 50 grams of sugar (that is 12 teaspoons – double what an average woman should get all day long)! And that is not the whole story – the Food Babe recently revealed in this article – that in addition – the Starbucks version is made with a caramel coloring that could be harmful to our health, uses genetically modified ingredients, artificial flavors, and preservatives and sulfites. Yikes!
Now that we got the bad news out of the way…ready for the good news? It is pretty easy to make your own pumpkin spice latte at home! You just need some coffee, pumpkin puree, natural sweetener, and your favorite non-dairy milk!
You can make a small batch of this for yourself, or the full batch to feed a crowd. And to make this even easier? Make it ahead and put it into a crock pot for a Thanksgiving treat your guests will love – a bonus – your house will smell terrific.
Not a fan of coffee? Not to worry – this is delicious as a chai tea pumpkin latte too (I love to make decaf chai lattes for dessert in the evening)! Just brew (decaf or regular) chai tea, and top with the pumpkin creamer (and optionally foamed non-dairy milk and cinnamon).
Serves 12-14 people
*To make cashew milk – soak raw cashews for about 1 hour to overnight, drain, and put the cashews into a blender with filtered water. For a richer more cream-like texture – start with a 1:1 ratio and adjust from there. For milk, it usually is a 1:2 ratio cashews to water, add more if you want it thinner. Add a pinch or two of salt, taste & adjust. Blend on high for a few minutes until very smooth. You can strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth if desired.
My son loves soup. You name it, he loves it. Chicken noodle, clam chowder, beef stew, lobster bisque, miso, lemon artichoke chicken, and even cream of broccoli soup. Sometimes we stop at Whole Foods for a snack, and more often than not he has – you guessed it – soup! The other day we were stopping in for a cup of soup when I saw it – broccoli cashew soup! Wow – what a cool idea, a dairy free cream soup made with cashews. We had a little taster, and both loved it. The lightbulbs started going off – oh the things I could make with cashew cream – cream of broccoli, clam chowder, alfredo…. I couldn't wait to put my chef hat on, and give it a go myself. In fact, we had had broccoli with dinner the night before, and as I always do – I made extra, so I had some steamed broccoli already in the fridge. I grabbed some cashews, chicken stock (I love this new chicken bone broth from Pacific foods), and we were off. This is the delicious result!
Creamy Broccoli Soup:
Store any extra soup in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I am a big fan of smoothies – so much so, that I have a smoothie for breakfast most days of the week. But sometimes, I just want to mix it up a little – and need a little something special. Let me tell you, this Pitaya Bowl does not disappoint!! And the best part – it is so easy to whip up!
Pitaya is another word for dragonfruit, which is the fruit of a cactus plant. A beautiful exotic fruit, dragonfruit can either be whiteish (pitaya blanca), or a deep dark fuchsia color (pitaya roja). The benefits come both from the seeds (rich in healthy fats), and the flesh of the fruit (of which the deep pink variety edges out the white as far as nutrition).
Photo credit: Fruits Benefit Health (visit to learn more about dragonfruit).
Pitaya Bowl Ingredients:
Note: this recipe is best with a Vitamix or another powerful blender that has a tamper tool that can be used to stir while blending. It should be thick – like the consistency of sorbet.
Some Suggested Toppings (the first 3 are in the pictured recipe):
Soak cashews in water for 10 mins (up to 6 hours), drain water. Put everything into Vitamix or blender (except ice). Blend to combine well, using tamper to stir. Add ice as desired to thicken, blend well, stirring. Spoon mixture into a bowl, add desired toppings and serve immediately.
One of the most interesting things about sweet potatoes, is that despite having "sweet" in their name, and tasting sweet, they are low glycemic. Low glycemic foods gradually raise your bloodsugar. Sweet potatoes spike your bloodsugar significantly less than a regular white potato!
They are a nearly perfect food with high fiber, rich in vitamins like beta carotene (which gives it's flesh the rich orange color), and have been shown to aid in recovery for athletes. Read 15 Superfoods for Peak Performance to learn about how sweet potatoes and other foods are good for performance and recovery.
I actually prefer yams over sweet potatoes, because they are darker in color, which means richer in vitamins and nutrients (sweet potatoes and yams are often used interchangeably and confused). So this recipe should really be called yam pie – but that does not sound as good.
Last night we had roasted sweet potatoes and I sprinkled on some cinnamon and swirled in some applesauce into them. It was so good – it tasted like a cross between apple and pumpkin pie. So today I decided to recreate that yumminess with a Cinnamon Apple Sweet Potato Pie smoothie!
Cinnamon Apple Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie:
Whip this up before heading to the gym, because it is chock full of superfoods for peak performance!!
* Cinnamon is a wonderful spice for supporting healthy blood sugar levels. The more common form of cinnamon sold in the United States is cassia cinnamon. Cassia has coumarin, a compound that is toxic to the liver in high doses. Although less common in the U.S., Ceylon type of cinnamon is considered "true" cinnamon, and it does not contain coumarin. It might be a little more expensive, but I find Ceylon to be milder, a little sweeter, and more complex – definitely the best cinnamon choice!
Artichokes do not get the credit that they deserve as a superfood. But their antioxidant capacity puts them in the top four vegetables and seventh overall according to a study conducted by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. The Artichoke, also known as cynara, is a member of the thistle family, a group of flowering plants that have sharp leaves (and also Winne the Pooh's friend Eeyore's favorite food!). The edible part of the plant is the flower base which if allowed to blossom, can create a beautiful huge purple flower.
A wonderful spring vegetable that are packed with phytonutrients, artichokes were prized in Ancient Roman times as an aphrodisiac. A wonderful natural remedy for elevated cholesterol, the artichoke doesn't just lower cholesterol, it optimizes it – lowering LDL levels, and raising HDL levels. A double-blind placebo controlled German study found 1,800 mg of artichoke extract to lower LDL by 22.9% in just 6 weeks (compared to 6% in the placebo group), read more! Artichoke is also supportive of liver detoxification, which is important for healthy cholesterol levels, hormone regulation, and much more.
Although most people's favorite part of the artichoke is the heart, the leaves contain the vast majority of the cynarin, which offers the powerful health benefits. You can buy the extract, or artichoke supplements, but one of the best ways to extract the nutrition is to make organic artichoke tea.
Artichoke tea:
The green liquid left in the pot that most people throw away after you cook an artichoke is basically artichoke tea!
Note: if your tea is a drab brownish green color, you might have overcooked it. Sometimes, the tea will start out a lightish green and will brighten in the refrigerator over a few hours.
Artichoke tea supports the liver to cleanse by enhancing the excretion of unwanted toxins in bile. When the liver is better supported, it can help to improve hormone regulation, and improve the quality of the skin:
The above recipe is one of the over 50 recipes in Sara's book The Perfect Metabolism Plan.
Note: Persons taking prescription medications or with an existing health condition should consult a doctor before taking the above foods, herbs, vitamins or supplements to be sure there are no interactions. Do not stop taking your prescription medications without consulting your doctor.
Serve these delicious Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes for Valentines Day!
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
Cupcake Ingredients:
Frosting Ingredients:
Frosting Directions:
Melt the coconut oil gently over low heat on the stovetop, or in a Pyrex dish in a hot water bath. Then mix together all the ingredients in a blender or food processor (except the raspberries). Add the 1/4 cup raspberries and process until combined*. If using frozen, it will instantly thicken the frosting. Spoon out into a bowl and place in refrigerator to chill. Rinse and set aside the fresh raspberries for topping the cupcakes.
*Note: If you do not want the frosting to be raspberry flavored, just omit the raspberries. It will have a slight coconut taste – if you do not like that – replace the coconut oil with organic butter (this is a non-vegan option).
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It is no wonder we celebrate Valentines Day with chocolate – cacao, one of chocolate's key ingredients, contains high levels of Phenylethylamine, referred to as the love chemical, because our bodies produce it when we fall in love!
A heart healthy food, dark chocolate is perfect for February, because it is National Heart Health month. Studies have shown that eating dark chocolate lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and even Alzheimers disease.
This recipe for CocoNuttZo Dark Chocolates takes chocolate to a whole other level, combining some of my favorite superfoods to make a super healthy chocolate!
Scroll down below the recipe for more information about the superfoods in this recipe.
CocoNuttZo Dark Chocolate
More about the Superfood ingredients in this recipe:
CACAO: Historically, cacao has been used both as medicine and as currency. Cacao is the #1 food source of magnesium, which is probably one of the big reasons it is so good for our heart – magnesium has been shown in studies to lower the risk of heart disease mortality by 50%! Cacao also contains potassium, iron, polyphenols, flavanols, theobromine, and proanthocyanidins. Cacao's long list of health benefits include reducing heart attack and stroke, lowering blood pressure, boosting mood and brain function, protection against Alzheimers disease, lowering stress, relaxing muscles, boosting our skin's internal SPF, and much more. I choose Sunfood raw cacao, because raw cacao has a higher antioxidant content than cocoa, and it even has a higher antioxidant rating than blueberries, acai, and even goji berries.
COCONUT OIL: In Sanskrit, coconuts are called "Kalpa Vriksha" which means: "The tree that gives all that is necessary for life." Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid, which gets burned as fuel faster (so less likely to be converted to fat). It is also one of the most beneficial oils for our heart heath. Coconut oil is comprised of about 50% lauric acid, which is immune boosting, anti viral, anti bacterial, and helpful in lowering high cholesterol & high blood pressure. Coconut oil boosts HDL cholesterol, which helps to usher out the bad cholesterol. It also helps to regulate our hunger hormones and insulin levels. Coconut oil helps the body to absorb vitamins and minerals, and it also is more stable – meaning it will not oxidize – oxidized fats promote heart disease, certain cancers, and other diseases. Coconut oil has also been touted for prevention/treatment for Alzheimers disease. When choosing a coconut oil, I like to look for quality unrefined, organic cold pressed oils – such as Barleans. Because of all the benefits, I recommend to all my cleanse participants to take coconut oil every day. But not everyone is a big fan of eating straight coconut oil – so that is why I came up with this recipe for dark chocolates made with Nuttzo nut butter.
NuttZo: The best nut butter on the planet, NuttZo is a wonderful blend of 7 different organic nuts and seeds. NuttZo contains chia and flax seeds, which provide a healthy dose of omega 3 fatty acids, which are critical for prevention of heart disease and many other diseases. It also contains Brazil nuts, which are one of the best food sources of selenium, a powerful antioxidant which has been proven to protect the body against infection, and certain types of cancer. And it has pumpkin seeds which are naturally anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic.
Chia seeds are a superfood – they are high in omega 3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, and many other nutrients. They are also high in a very unique fiber – that is hydrophillic – meaning it soaks up a lot of liquid, creating a gel. This gel helps to keep us hydrated, give us energy, and slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Great for athletes, and anyone looking to boost their energy, endurance, and overall health. Chia seeds make a delicious, nutritious and easy to make – pudding!
*If you would like to serve it warm, warm up milk in a saucepan, stir in chia seeds, take off heat and and allow to sit and soak up milk for 3-5 mins. Top with cinnamon and nuts or hemp seeds – serve.
Great for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
Make ahead idea:
Put all the ingredients in a glass container before bed, give it a stir, cover and put into refrigerator. Ready in the morning for breakfast or to take to work for a snack.
A rich history in Ayurvedic medicine, tumeric it is one of the most revered roots.
Tumeric is an incredibly powerful anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant herb. Tumeric has been shown to detoxify the liver, assist in the removal of mucus, lower cholesterol, help to manage weight, treat IBS, provide iron, and and is a wonderful herbal remedy for the treatment of stiff, sore, arthritic, or inflamed joints. Studies suggest it could be useful in preventing cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes. It is also a digestive tonic, antiseptic, antiparasitic, astringent, pain reliever, blood purifier, wound healer, kidney-stone dissolver, eczema treatment, and more.
Golden Milk Tea is made from tumeric, and is a nice sweet treat in the evening, or some may find this a preferred coffee substitute. Putting oil in tea may seem strange at first, but the result is delicious, and please remember – fats do not make you fat (unless you are still eating lots of wheat and simple carbs). Read this article to learn more about the importance of healthy fats. Substitute water for milk if you prefer a lighter variation, or add a little water at the end.
If you know anyone suffering from Alzheimers – the coconut oil version is a MUST, as research shows that coconut oil can have preventative effects for Alzheimers symptoms (and can even reverse some). Read article from Natural News. Coconut oil is also a natural antiviral and antibacterial, so it is helpful in detoxing and cleansing.
Note: Start with 1 teaspoon of the oil, and gradually work your way up to 1 Tbsp.
Golden Milk Tea
Serves 1
You may double or triple this recipe and store extra in the refrigerator. You may also make a bigger batch of tumeric paste and store in refrigerator for later use.
As with all herbs and supplements, please consult your doctor if you are on medication before taking this tea. Herbs can very powerful and may interfere with and interact with medications!
Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.
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Nohelia, age 43, has been a businesswoman for several years. Nohelia is the leader of this group. She travels to the San Juan Sacatepéquez market very early in order to manage to sell the cakes that she makes every day. In order to do so, her 17 year old daughter helps her.
She also travels to the Aldea Loma Alta in order to sell school supplies and toys, among other things. She sells in the areas around the central school there.
She is requesting this loan to buy supplies to make cakes.
Doña Nohelia de 43 años de edad,es negociante desde hace varios años, doña Nohelia líder de este grupo desde muy temprano viaja al mercado de San Juan Sacatepéquez para lograr vender los pasteles que ella elabora todos los días, para esto cuenta con la ayuda de su hija de 17 años de edad, también viaja hacia la Aldea Loma Alta para vender útiles escolares, juguetes entre otras cosas afueras de la escuela central de esta localidad, esta solicitando este credito para la compra de insumos para la elaboracion de pasteles.
Additional Information
About FAPEFAPE, the Foundation for the Assistance of Small Businesses, is a nonprofit, socially-minded institution that provides loans to micro-entrepreneurs across Guatemala.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 14 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Jan 18, 2013
- Listed
- Feb 2, 2013
- Currency Exchange Loss:
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Google Canada has declared '2015 the year of the DIY prom' as more and more teens search how to do their own hair, make-up and even make their outfits
These 'promposals' are an extremely public show of chivalry in the modern age, where one's social capital is determined by how many 'likes' a post receives
Brandon Volpi, 18, was fatally stabbed in the neck and chest, leaving Ottawa police to interview two high schools' worth of potential witnesses
Prom season provides many girls their moment in the spotlight, and it's likely the parade of fashions will include a few starlet lookalikes
With the fate high school proms no longer thrown into jeopardy by the work-to-rule teachers' strike, the TDSB withdrew a motion to uphold the "pivotal social event"
The 18-year-old transwoman from Trenton, Ont., considered not going to the prom at all, worried her peers might say something nasty or rude
Below, the Post compiles what's making headlines (and conversation) across the country Nova Scotia If growing your own pot gets too expensive, just ask the Nova Scotia government for help. A Nova Scotia tribunal has ordered the provincial government to pay a couple for their home-based marijuana grow-op, saying the pot-growing equipment is too expensive. […]
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Lottery Grants
Profits from Lotto NZ games are distributed to the Lottery Grants Board to fund thousands of community groups, the arts and sporting organisations around New Zealand.
Lottery Grants Board:
The Lottery Grants Board was set up to distribute the profits from the games run by Lotto New Zealand ("Lotto NZ"). The Lottery Grants Board does this through a system of distribution agencies and committees. The Lottery Grants Board is part of the Department of Internal Affairs.
In September 2011, Lotto NZ reached the $3 billion mark in lottery profits given to New Zealand arts, cultural, sporting and community organisations via the Lottery Grants Board since Lotto started in 1987.
Profits from Lotto New Zealand are transferred to the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, which works to build strong, sustainable communities by funding a wide range of social, community, arts, heritage, sports, recreation, and health and research activities across New Zealand. Lottery funding is given to over 3,000 of these organisations and projects each year. The NZ Lottery Grants Board is also a major funder of Sport New Zealand, Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission.
Find out where the money goes:
In 2014/2015 financial year - $231.2 million of Lottery profits will be available to support a wide range of local and national projects.
Three statutory bodies receive 42 % of the lottery grants allocation. In 2014/2015 this amount will be: Sport New Zealand $47.6 million, Creative New Zealand $34.1 million, and the New Zealand Film Commission $15.9 million
Part of the allocation includes $15 million of funding allocated to the Significant Projects Fund (SPF). The SPF was re-launched in 2013 to assist large scale community projects of regional or national significance to progress. The allocation has also acknowledged the significance of the approaching centenary of World War One with $5 million of funding being allocated to enable more communities to recognise the impact of the war locally, nationally and internationally.
The Lottery Grants Record lists the Lottery grants made each year. You can find the record lists at the Community Matters website.
How to Apply For a Grant:
The allocation of funds is determined by independent committees, upon consideration of an eligible application. All Lottery grants are expected to contribute to one or more of the following fund objectives:
- supporting volunteers
- enabling people to help themselves
- promoting community wellbeing and addressing disadvantage
- promoting community participation, inclusion and identity.
To apply for a grant, or for more information on the application process click here.
Statutory Bodies:
The three organisations receiving a set percentage (42%) of lottery funding are Sport New Zealand, Creative New Zealand and the New Zealand Film Commission. They distribute that funding across a huge range of sports, recreation, creative arts and New Zealand film initiatives and programmes according to their own funding criteria.
Creative New Zealand
Creative New Zealand is the national arts development agency investing in and advocating for the arts.
Creative New Zealand was allocated $34.1 million in funding from the Lottery Grants Board in 2014/2015, and $31.5 million in 2013/2014.
This funding enables Creative New Zealand to foster excellence and creativity in the arts, by supporting thousands of arts projects throughout New Zealand.
The New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has proudly supported New Zealand filmmaking since it was established in 1978. It works to make sure New Zealand films are seen and valued, that great New Zealand stories are told through the medium of film and that New Zealand filmmaking talent is developed and nurtured.
The NZFC has been involved in developing, supporting, promoting and administering finance to hundreds of films from short films to low, medium and large budget features. Many of those films such as Whale Rider, The World's Fastest Indian, Boy, Sione's Wedding, Once Were Warriors and The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls are now Kiwi icons.
Whether flying the flag for New Zealand film and its filmmakers here or on the international stage, the NZFC works with significant support from the Lottery Grants Board. As a major beneficiary of lottery grants the NZFC received $15.9 million for the 2013/year.
Check out the NZ Film Commission
Sport New Zealand
Sport New Zealand's vision is to see more kids and adults taking part in sport and recreation, and more Kiwi winners on the world stage.
Sport New Zealand believes sport is an integral part of our nation's culture and way of life. Whether we're playing, coaching, volunteering, managing or supporting – sport helps bind our communities and nation together. Sport also enriches our economy, improves our wellbeing, helps children's bodies and minds develop, and makes us more resilient as communities and individuals. With this in mind, Sport New Zealand seeks to ensure that all New Zealanders have access to sport wherever they live, whoever they are and whatever their ability.
Lotto NZ has been a long-time supporter of sport in this country, through its grants to Sport New Zealand (formerly known as SPARC). In 2013/2014, Sport NZ received $42 million from the Lottery Grants Board and in 2014/2015 will receive $47.6 million.
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Thread: first game against denver 9/10
-08-05-2006 #16psycho9985 Guest
Re: first game against denver 9/10
I have a lot of faith going into this season as always.I think we take'em
31-24 We are going to be behind but pull it out in the 4th
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Re: first game against denver 9/10Originally Posted by Zero Cool
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It should be a good test. The Broncos have had one of the better defenses in the league for the last five years or so, and they haven't had a losing season since 1999. I agree that the key is going to be stopping the running game. Plummer may still be developing chemistry with Walker, Rod Smith is 36, and they don't involve the tight end in the passing game that much.
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well i got my tickets to the game in st.louis vs the seahawks thats going to be cool. but yes i think they can take broncos easy GO RAMS!!


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Internship Openings
The American Textile History Museum offers unpaid internships on an as needed basis. The Museum staff will work with a candidate to customize an internship or practicum that achieves the students goals while fitting the Museum's needs and capabilities. A list of intern opportunities is listed below. ATHM is not able to provide stipends or housing for interns.
Candidates may submit a letter of application and a resume , by mail to Denise Webb, c/o American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or call 978-441-0400 x243 for more information.
Museum Education Intern
The Intern will assist with all aspects of the Museum's educational program. This will include assisting teachers with school-age programs in the classroom, preparing program materials and spaces used for programs including set up and clean up and maintaining database of schools. Interns will also participate in Outreach events. Preference is given to undergraduate senior or graduate student in History, Art History, American Studies, Education, and/or experience in museums.
Library Intern
The Library serves as the focal point for researchers, students and others who seek information pertaining to textiles and textiles and the textiles industry. The Library Volunteer assists the Librarian with general library related projects including cataloging, moving and shelving books and research. Preference given to Graduate Student in Library Science.


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I was wondering what size canvas are you working on for these icons?
omigosh i am so in love with this style icon, the headshot is so cute! plus you can pack so much more detail into it o u o whoa
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Please use this thread to discuss the episode.
Really good episode. It's fun seeing two actors from the Heroes franchise on this season. The story thread is great. In previous seasons, Mike was trying to figure out who was burned while helping others. In this episode, Mike is the client and his friends have to do all the Robin Hood stuff (ie Fiona helping Madeleine and Charlie).
Really enjoying this season.


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We should call the boys down at the Cyro-Robotics lab and get them to start making this.
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Are they infant seats? Many of those can be installed this way without the base.
but I play one on TV
infant seat can be installed using the normal seat belt but a 5pt harness seat should not unless it is thru the back of the seat securing the seat that why (ie not using the car safety latch system)
KE+BF= happily married since '06
BE on Aug. 23 '11
karebear - our infant seat (GRACO) is a 5 point harness seat. I could be wrong, but I thought OP included that info so we knew it wasn't a booster seat.
but I play one on TV
I had an infant seat that was a 5pt harness and i never used a base and just used the seatbelt. and the convertible seat i just the seatbelt behind the seat both rf and ff. i am sorry if i want clear but that is what i thought she ment.
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BE on Aug. 23 '11
That's what those slots are for.
Now, for a convertible carseat, the only ones I've personally seen thread the seatbelt through the carseat, not over it, if you're using a seatbelt and not a LATCH system. I'd ask the Carseat Board to be sure, though.
No, an infant seat cannot be used forward facing.
Mom to my beautiful girls M (2009) and I (2011)
Agreed...no, an infant seat can NOT be used forward facing.
As for your first question, you may want to cross post this to the car seat Q's board. This came up recently and I believe there were one or two seats on the market like this...but they're not common seats at all.


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Paragliding Philippines Inc is a non-profit and non-stock organization created and founded by pilots, for the pilot's preservation of interest in air sports adventure.
It functions as the umbrella organization of paragliding air sports activities nationwide. The organization provides regional representations of all paragliding groups to propagate and support unilateral air sports development.
As the air sports activity progresses in different discipline along with site owners and local government interactions, there is the need to organize, mediate, and monitor activities to steward action of member pilots and group association for responsible administration of paragliding interest. The decision and the prerogative to create activities, relationship management and revenue generating events shall be facilitated and supported by this umbrella organization along with technical partners and consultants.
Vision Statement
Is the recognition and definition of Philippine Paragliding Creed as air sports umbrella organization to collectively unite, administer, encourage interactions, and event management with member pilots and associations globally to bring about solidarity, competitiveness and improvement on the paragliding air sports activities in domestic and foreign arena.
Mission Statement
Is the implementing organization that will promote global competitive sportsmanship of member pilots and network associates to facilitate site development, process standardization and logistic support of paragliding air sports communities to have complementing and/or unilateral representation to promote, protect and advance general paragliding recreational and sports interest according to global expectations.
The purpose of the creation of the organization is as follows:
- To create self-sustaining and self-reliant umbrella organization that will represent the different paragliding groups according to location, region, area, clubs in the Philippines.
- To promote air sports tourism, responsible trade and commerce beneficial to the members of the organization and to contribute social and civic activities promoting responsible propagation of the paragliding group interest.
- To represent the general sentiments, opinion and decision on discussions requiring collective disposition of issues detrimental to the interest and welfare of the paragliding group.
- To promote activities, fun-fare and event management to properly represent, execute and administer safe Paragliding Interest and events on domestic and International campaign.
- To encourage and participate members in domestic and foreign competitions to exhibit sportsmanship, self-confidence and competitiveness among the members and other participants.
- To build, create and expand network of associates to sponsor mutual and complementing- interest and build progressive partners to support the umbrella organization in its endeavor to grow the population of sports recreational activities and adventure.
The Organization
The organization is based on the theoretical framework created to serve as the guiding principle towards the achievement of objectives and action plans.
- The organization shall be composed of the traditional board of trustees and officers.
- New officers and board members shall have 2-year tenure to preserve and sustain developmental plans for the organization covering nationwide development campaigns.
The organization shall create sub-committee such as follows:
COMPLIANCE / SECRETARIAT - Secretary
Shall dispense the following major functions:
- Documentations requirements of memberships (Manuals, Logs, etc)
- Processing of requirements for general compliance
- Licensing and certification requirements (domestic and foreign)
- Membership regulations and legislation
- Association accreditation and standardization (domestic and foreign)
OPERATIONS – Vice Presidents ( Internal and External Affairs)
Shall dispense the following major functions:
- Coordination of Event Management Projects
- Site Development and Event Management
- Air sports development and training
- Network partnership
- Flight safety administration to cover Ground and Pre-Flight Operations
- Membership
FUND MANAGEMENT - Treasurer
Shall dispense the following major functions:
- Collect membership fees
- Budget over-all planning
- Budget allocation per site management
- Fund utilization
- Revenue generation
- COMPLIANCE / SECRETARIAT - Secretary
The organization shall be in partnership with AIR SPORTS ADVENTURE PHILIPPINES to provide technical support such as the following functions defined:
- Development and creation of AIR SPORTS Events (Foreign and local event)
- Development and creation of Inter-club competition
- Site development and management
- Air Sports Development and Training for members
- Equipment sale and marketing
- Certifications and license
- The partnership is open with other member base affiliations to propagate the recreational sport nationwide.
Paragliding as recreational sports became pronounced early 2008 in the country with prominent personality of Mr. Randell Raymundo doing the activities in Metro Manila. In the years to come, the interest grew and pilots developed their skills via international trainings establishing network of interest in the Asia Pacific Region.
September 2014 marked the first International event participated by South East Asian and European countries with estimated pilot participants of 50 thereby paving the way for the first local government unit of Sarangani General Santos to see the tourism potential of the event.
Currently, another World Cup Event is in the making at Sarangani General Santos Philippines and the local growth of the paragliding community in Sarangani is developing specially the tourist attraction of the tandem flights.
In Manila, the same consciousness is evolving with the continued growth of students and pilots for the paragliding sports activities.
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying. Paragliders are lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing comprising a large number of interconnected baffled cells. Wing shape is maintained by the suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.
The Wing
The wing itself is constructed of rip-stop nylon from which the pilot is suspended by strong Kevlar lines. These high-performance fabrics coupled with a growing comprehension of our micro-meteorology have permitted the development of our incredible sport. The pilot is buckled into a harness and finds the sitting position which provides the most comfort.
Paragliders operate in unprecedented harmony with the natural elements. Slow flying speeds (about 15 to 25 mph) enable the paraglider to climb in small thermals. Paraglider flights can last many hours and cover many hundreds of kilometers, though flights of one to two hours and covering some tens of kilometers are more the norm. By skilful exploitation of sources of lift, the pilot may gain height, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand meters.
The Harness
The pilot is loosely and comfortably buckled into a harness, which offers support in both the standing and sitting positions. Most harnesses have foam or airbag protectors underneath the seat and behind the back to reduce the impact on failed launches or landings. Modern harnesses are designed to be as comfortable as a lounge chair in the sitting position. Many harnesses even have an adjustable "lumbar support". A reserve parachute is also typically connected to a paragliding harness.


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Board members considered the bids at their meeting Monday.
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If we are talking non-Christians, I'm hoping they will be surprised to discover how many thoughtful, intelligent, well-meaning Christians are actually out there thinking through these issues. Too often the extremists are the ones who get all of the press. And we are far too quick to paint religious people with broad strokes as fire-breathing fundamentalists. One of my agendas with this film is to offer an apologetic not just for Christianity but also for religion as a whole. A lot of people think religion is the problem, that the only solution is to get rid of it. I disagree. I think we need more religion, not less. But it can't be the rigid, imperialistic form of religion that brooks no rivals, dividing the world into two camps—us and them—and then projecting that same way of thinking onto God. That kind of religion certainly has to go.
The kind of religion I'd like to see more of is informed by a new logos or organizing principle—forgiveness, empathy, and self-giving love. It's a form of religion that offers an escape from the cycle of retributive violence in which we are currently stuck, not one that adds to it by using religion to legitimize our violent impulses. I believe Jesus' command to love God first of all, to love our neighbor—even our enemies—as ourselves truly is the "e=mc2" of the moral universe. As long as we refuse to do this, we will continue to experience weeping and gnashing of teeth. I know this is true in my own life, but it's also true on a global level as well. The problem is, we're all caught in a "Mexican standoff," to use a film term, and no one wants to be the first to lower their weapon. I think Christians are uniquely positioned to lead the way in this regard, seeing as we claim to follow someone who refused to take up arms against his oppressors but used his dying breath to plead with God to forgive them instead.
Come back tomorrow for Part 2 of our interview with Kevin Miller, where he talks about Christian universalism and his own theological beliefs about hell, the biggest challenge in making the movie, and his ultimate hope for Hellbound?
Read more from Kevin Miller at his Patheos blog, Hellbound?
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Has your credit-card company ever overcharged you? Maybe you notice your credit card's interest rate is higher than your state allows. Or perhaps your credit-card company is miscalculating your daily balance. It might not be a big error, but every month it costs you a little money. Suppose that after you complain, the credit-card company refuses to refund the money. You could sue, but given the amount at stake, it probably wouldn't be worth the legal expense. But then you realize that lots of other customers were probably overcharged too. Bringing a class-action suit would not only cover the expenses of litigation, but could also return some money to the injured consumers, including you.
Unfortunately, you probably can't bring the case as a class action. Many—likely most—credit-card contracts don't allow customers to sue in court. They require disputes to be settled by arbitration. Never mind that the contract—written by the card issuer—may choose the arbitration service. An even bigger problem is that last year the Supreme Court ruled that if the credit-card agreement says you can't bring a class action, you can't—even if you live in a state that says credit-card contracts can't do that (AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion).
And if your credit-card company is charging more interest than your state allows? You're out of luck, even if you have never used the card in any other state. That's because the bank subsidiary that issued the credit card is most likely based in a state like Delaware that allows credit-card issuers considerable latitude in the interest they charge. According to a federal law called the exportation doctrine, credit-card companies can use the law of the state where they're incorporated, rather than the states of residence of their customers, to determine allowable interest rates.
Congress passed a credit-card-reform law in 2009 and created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010. But the interest rules didn't change. In fact, of the fifty-nine senators who voted to create the Bureau, twenty-four also voted to let credit-card issuers keep using any state's law they want provided they establish operations there—irrespective of where their customers live.
Confused? That's partly the point. These rules illustrate what economists call a market failure; that is, the failure of market transactions to reach the optimal result. Sometimes that happens in consumer transactions because few consumers pay attention to the contract in question, or because the contract itself is confusing. For example, consumers may pay attention to whether a credit card carries an annual fee, but not what happens in the case of a dispute. As a result, credit-card issuers have an incentive to offer no annual fee, but to provide dispute-resolution terms that strongly favor their own financial interests. If consumers paid more attention to arbitration clauses, perhaps more credit-card issuers would compete by permitting disgruntled consumers to go to court or bring class actions. But when consumers don't understand how arbitration clauses hurt them, credit-card issuers can do what they want with such clauses.
Sometimes government protects consumers from market failures by regulating terms consumers disregard. But when it comes to credit-card transactions, it's not just the market that fails consumers, it's also democracy. Just as businesses get their way with contract terms consumers ignore, they can often achieve their legislative goals on issues voters disregard. Consequently, legislators were able to portray themselves as pro-consumer on an issue voters noticed—the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—while voting for bills favorable to the financial industry on issues voters ignored, such as whether South Dakota law can apply to credit-card transactions in other states. Of course, you're not going to find many legislators whose campaign slogans are "Vote for me; I voted against the exportation doctrine!" or "Support me because I oppose mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses!" But financial institutions know which legislators support their interests, and reward them accordingly.
When a market failure combines with a failure of democracy, solutions can be difficult. One remedy could be seeking the aid of an independent administrative agency. Such an agency, though born of the political process, is, at least theoretically, insulated from it, and can reach results without considering campaign contributions. Thus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has the power to ban arbitration clauses in consumer-credit transactions, though it cannot do anything about the exportation doctrine.
The Bureau has, however, encountered roadblocks. Senate Republicans pledged to filibuster Obama's nominee to head the Bureau, former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, unless changes were made to the Bureau's structure. But those changes seem designed to weaken the Bureau. For example, at present, the Bureau does not have to go to Congress each year to get its funding; like other bank regulators, its financing is independent of the legislature. Republicans want to change that. If Congress has to renew the Bureau's money each year, it could cut the Bureau's budget unless it goes easy on banks. Of course bank lobbyists support this proposal.
Indeed, that's exactly what the mortgage giant Fannie Mae did to weaken its regulator. When Congress created an agency to regulate Fannie Mae, it persuaded Congress to set the regulator's budget every year, rather than providing a nonlegislative source of financing. Then Fannie could lobby Congress to cut its regulator's budget whenever the regulator tried to limit Fannie. The result: Fannie's regulator had too little power, and Fannie bought loans it shouldn't have, which led to its needing a huge bailout. Ultimately, Congress replaced Fannie's regulator. If Republicans strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of independent financing, banks will be able to rein in their regulator, just as Fannie did, with equally disastrous results.
Owing to the Republicans' filibuster threat, President Obama had to appoint Cordray during a congressional recess. But that appointment runs only through 2013; studying and then banning arbitration clauses in credit-card agreements could take more time.
Market failures will persist in the consumer-credit marketplace. Consumers may still affect the things they understand—like annual fees—but more complex issues won't be resolved to serve their interests. And the financial institutions that led us to the Great Recession will win. Again.
About the Author
Jeff Sovern is a professor of law at St. John's University in New York City.
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Is it any suprise that the GOP House of Representatives refuses to fund or fill this position of 'chief financial regulator and consumer protector'? They are simply fulfilling the bargain they have made with their campaign supporters - no new taxes, no new regs, no new ideas!
This is just part of the entire myth of laissez faire capitalism and its god-like invisible hand. The entire capitalist myth depends on free contracts freely arrived at. If one side can dictate the terms to the other, financially weaker, side, then there is no free contract. There is monopoly behavior, even if there are multiple independent monopolists with their own market segments. The consumer has no leverage and cannot find more favorable contract terms because of the unspoken, self-interested conspiracy of the lords of the financial markets to rig things for their own benefit as far as standard agreements go.
This can take place on a smaller scale. Once I wanted simply to rent an apartment and was handed a four page, legal size, eight point font contract to sign. The site manager wanted me to just sign the "standard contract" and was upset that I took the time to read it. Imagine that, a mere consumer, without a lawyer, reading a contract. The price, amentities, and location were so good that I eventually signed, but he claimed that crossing things out had no meaning.
I continue, forty years later, to wonder how it could be legal for the landlord to put into that contract that in case of legal disputes that I would be considered to be properly notified if the information was delivered to the agent for me whom they designated but of whom I had never before heard.
About two years ago, on NPR, I heard an eastern, female, law school dean talk about the need for tort reform, particularly because of this problem that the common law and precedents are built on the theory that contract relationships are set between equals, which is usually false today. Now we have multi-billion-dollar, international corporations with huge legal staffs writing and presenting, take it or leave it, highly restrictive contracts for what individuals consider simple relationships. The corporations make sure that nothing is simple and straight forward.
This is an appropriate role for government. The standard rental contract should be the written precedents in state law, with only the numerical lease terms filled in any differently whether the landlord is the person upstairs or a national housing firm. There should be simple check boxes for restrictions and privileges. No exceptions, no additions, no appendices.
This should also be true for computer hardware and software End User Licensing Agreements, for ordinary mortgages, credit cards, and consumer loans: clear basic contracts with easily comparable terms, all in the same forms and terminology.
But then the unemployment rate among attorneys and accountants would soar! Not to mention the huge legal printing industry.
So whats new?? Of course we all know that the RC Church's finances are in good hands.


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In the Between the Folds documentary, Paul Jackson talks about one of his students asking about what's possible to make with just one fold. This concept interested me greatly, so I decided to experiment a little bit.
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Nice job! Inspired by one of my favorite documentaries EVER. Vanessa Gould won a peabody award for it! Muchly deserved.
Thanks! I didn't know she won a peabody award, but it's to be expected: It was a great documentary!
Yes. I have watched it many times. It is impossible for me not to be inspired every time I review it.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Every time I get into a creative slump, I watch it again, and it helps me find something new to try.
Yes... it is a wonderful thing for sure! I'm excited.. just finished a grackle and a floral arrangement. I wouldn't be the same without folding paper.
Same here. I'm working on a birthday card for my dad who's turning 45 here soon.
Cool! What are you making? Will you post pictures? (woah... your dad is younger than my boyfriend- he's almost 55)
you don't see that much abstract origami here
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so i appreciate the change of pace
I have to agree. Abstract origami, what little there is of it, is like a precious commodity.
there's this one artist who does these beautiful abstract origami works
but i don't remember his/her name... T^T
but i don't remember his/her name... T^T
Very cool idea! I've been trying to experiment myself with getting back to basics and abstract (When I'm not trying to do every model in every book I come across XD), so projects like this one interest me greatly. I used to know how to make an abstract crane with just one fold, but I've forgotten now. It looked kind of like the third one on the top though...sorta. Anyhow, Keep up th expimenting! I approve!
Thanks! I wish I could say it was my idea, but whatever. I love good abstract art, so I'm interested in this crane you're talking about.
Somethign that might interest you (I'm guessing) if you're interested in seeing what can be done with the basics is to look up John Smith's Pureland Origami [link] The basic concept is to do only mountain and vally folds (So no squashing, petal or reverse folds, stuff like that) and see if you can create models that are elegant in their own simplicity. I've been looking into it myself, but the only place to ge the books is off the BOS website if you want more then just the few diagrams offered off his site. It's an interesting challenge to be sure, and I find the idea rather attractive.


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It is a Friday - and not just any Friday; we're heading into a holiday weekend. And as we head into this Labor Day weekend, today's StoryCorps brings us an interview with a retired state trooper. His name is Mark Edens. For many of his years on the job, Mark investigated fatal car accidents on Michigan's highways. He recently sat down at StoryCorps with his daughter Jessie, to talk about his work.
MARK EDENS: Most of my interaction with people was the worst moment of their life. One night, we came upon a head-on accident. There was a man in a Volkswagen that had been hit by a pickup truck going the wrong way. It turns out, I knew the man. He had just moved from someplace in Wisconsin, and he had three little kids - very little. I think the oldest was probably 6 or 7. So I went to the home about 12 o'clock that night. And his wife thought he was bowling. And she was - gone to sleep, and the house is dark. I had to wake her up, tell her what happened.
"Ma'am, I'm sorry to tell you, but your husband was in an accident, and he was killed." The best thing you can do is to tell somebody right away. A lot of guys would just say it and run; they never left the porch. But I took her in the house and said, "Is there someone we can call?" And then one of the kids came out of the bedroom, and he said to me, "Well, what's wrong?" Well, his mother, she was talking on the phone with her parents, and me standing there and say - "Well, go ask your mom" - I mean, that was just the wrong thing to do.
So I remember sitting in that living room, with that little boy, telling him what happened. I couldn't lie to him. And I always felt that it was better me telling him, than somebody else.
JESSIE EDENS: Mm-hmm.
MARK EDENS: Delivering a death message is not an easy thing. But that was one of the harder ones. And I always felt that it was something that I was born to do - because I could do it.
INSKEEP: Retired Michigan state trooper Mark Edens, with his daughter Jessie, at StoryCorps. His interview will be archived along with all StoryCorps interviews, at the Library of Congress. And you can find the podcast at npr.org.
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The sheer number of asteroid fragments that touched down on Nov. 20 in Saskatchewan -- first lighting up the sky in a dramatic light show witnessed by people across the prairies -- may have set a new Canadian record.
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