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GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Osama bin Laden's former driver can ask senior al-Qaida suspects imprisoned at Guantanamo for help in his war-crimes tribunal, a military judge said Wednesday, overruling concerns that any communication between the detainees could threaten national security.
Yemeni detainee Salim Ahmed Hamdan is boycotting his trial, saying the military process is fundamentally unfair. The judge, Navy Capt. Keith Allred, hopes Hamdan will reconsider if given some opportunity to gather material for his own defense.
In a compromise that frustrated both the defense and prosecution, the judge said Hamdan can sign letters to four "high-value" detainees requesting their testimony that he was a low-level driver, not a hard-core terrorist. Any responses would be vetted for security leaks before the defense can see them, and the judge will ultimately decide what can be evidence at trial.
The judge said Hamdan's personal appeals will be limited to his signature on requests drafted by the government. But even this has the government worried that detainees might pass coded messages between them or try to sabotage their cases by providing false testimony.
The judge is trying to keep Hamdan's case on track to be the first Pentagon terrorism prosecution at Guantanamo, scheduling the trial to begin on June 2 with or without the detainee's participation.
But it still may be stalled despite his best efforts. Hamdan remained in his prison cell Wednesday and his defense attorneys, at Hamdan's request, also refused to participate.
The defense asked for "two-way communication" between Hamdan and the "high-value" detainees who allegedly helped run al-Qaida before they were captured and brought to Guantanamo. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brian Mizer hoped to personally reassure three of the detainees that Hamdan's questions aren't a government trick to get them to reveal details harmful to their own cases.
Prosecutors wanted no contact whatsoever. A CIA affidavit warned that allowing the contacts could spread information about interrogation techniques used with the high-value detainees and possibly reveal the location of Camp 7, a facility hidden inside Guantanamo that is reserved for detainees transferred out of secret CIA prisons.
Hamdan, 37, was captured at a roadblock in Afghanistan in November 2001, allegedly with two surface-to-air missiles in the car. He faces up to life in prison if the tribunal convicts him of conspiracy and supporting terrorism.
The military plans to prosecute about 80 of the roughly 275 men held at Guantanamo on suspicion of terrorism or links to al-Qaida or the Taliban. So far only one, David Hicks, has been convicted.

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A TELEVISION ad promoting safe cycling has been banned for showing a rider without a helmet pedalling along a road.
The ad, part of a campaign by Cycling Scotland, said in a voiceover: "Not a lot of people know this but you should treat a cyclist the way you treat a horse ... slow down, treat them with care and give them their space on the road."
But five viewers complained that the ad was irresponsible and harmful because it showed a cyclist without a helmet or any other safety attire.
Cycling Scotland told the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that wearing a cycling helmet was not a legal requirement in Scotland but a personal choice for the individual - a fact it considered was reflected in the ad
with footage of
various cyclists both with and without helmets.
The ASA acknowledged the ad was primarily aiming to encourage motorists to take care when driving near cyclists.
But it noted that the cyclist in the final scene was not wearing a helmet or any other safety attire and appeared to be more than half a metre from the parking lane.
Cycling Scotland chief executive Ian Aitken said: "We are disappointed with the adjudication of the ASA Council and the statement that future ads should always feature cyclists wearing helmets.
"Our guidance on the issue of helmets and safety attire for adults on bicycles mirrors the legal requirements set out for cyclists in the Highway Code."
Transport Minister Keith Brown said the issue was a matter for Cycling Scotland.


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WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS, Texas — Visit Barrington Living History Farm March 24 and 25 to learn about the "True Texas Women" who helped tame the wild Texas frontier. The special program commemorates Texas History Month and Women's History Month.
Explore the lives of the "gentle tamers and sunbonneted helpmates" such as Republic of Texas First Lady Mary Jones and businesswoman and sometime criminal Pamelia Mann, who refused to live in anyone's shadow.
Find out, too, about the lives of enslaved women and hundreds of other unknown and unsung ladies whose days were filled with loneliness, fear and uncertainty. Costumed interpreters, using letters and diaries, help tell the fascinating stories of early Texas women.
Discover that fashion, jewelry and cosmetics were important to 19th century women on the Texas frontier. Learn appropriate tea etiquette, and for those special occasions, the language of the fan.
Visit the living history farmstead's garden to see what spring vegetables are growing. Scrub clothes on a washboard, while aromas waft from the kitchen's open hearth. Or try your hand at crafting items that Victorian ladies would have been proud to display in their homes.
Barrington Living History Farm replicates the Washington County plantation of the Republic of Texas' last president, Anson Jones. Costumed re-enactors depict the daily life of Washington County farm families in the 1850s at the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site attraction. The original dog-trot style Anson Jones Home and other hand-built log structures lend an air of authenticity to the surroundings.
Admission for the True Texas Women program is $4 for adults and $2 for students. Children 6 years of age and younger get in free. Discount tickets will be available for tours of Independence Hall and the Star of the Republic Museum. The historic site is located in Washington, Texas, off State Highway 105 between Brenham and Navasota on FM 1155.
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What kinds of CE will be offered this year?
During the year, we offer a variety of ways for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to earn continuing education credits to maintain existing competency and to develop new competencies. The methods for earning CE credits include live seminars, live teleconferences, web-based courses, and independent-study courses.
You can also visit the UT Advanced Studies in Pharmacy website for additional offerings of both Live and Home CE that are co-sponsored by the University of Tennessee.
Are all these programs approved for CE credit in Tennessee?
All of the following continuing education activities are approved for CE credit in the majority of those states, including Tennessee, requiring proof of continuing education for re-licensure as a pharmacist or re-certification as a pharmacy technician.
The CE requirement for pharmacists licensed in Tennessee is 30 hours every two years, renewed on a staggered monthly basis. PTCB certified technicians must complete 20 hours of CE every two years, including one hour of law (ACPE number ending in "03").
Are there any requirements as to the type of credits?
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy requires 30 hours of CE credit during the proceeding two-year period of your license renewal. One-half (15 hours) of these hours must be live programs.
How do I know if a program is "live"?
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What do the other numbers in the ACPE number mean?
Some states -- not Tennessee -- require that a portion of the CE requirement be from select topics designated by the last digit of the ACPE number: 01-Therapeutics, 02-AIDS, 03-Law, 04-General or 05-Drug Safety. PTCB certified pharmacy technicians in Tennessee must complete one hour of law every two years -- program number ending in 03. The designation "P" is for pharmacists only, "T" for technicians only, or "P & T" if the program is accredited for both pharmacists and technicians.
Where can I obtain my credits?
The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, Rule 1140-05-.01 (1) REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACIST LICENSE RENEWAL, which is on page 217 of the green 2011 Tennessee Pharmacy Laws, states the following.
- Every person licensed as a pharmacist shall complete at least thirty (30) hours of continuing pharmaceutical education during each two (2) year license cycle. The required thirty (30) hours shall consist of at least fifteen (15) hours obtained through live contact programs. In order to fulfill the fifteen (15) live contact hour requirement, a pharmacist shall obtain the hours from a program designated as live by ACPE accredited provider, from a program that is approved by the board prior to the expiration of the pharmacists license or from an out-of-state program that is approved by the board of pharmacy in the state where the program was presented.
Beginning September 2013, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Rule clarified Rule 1140-05-.01 (1) to allow live CE credit for attending Board meetings. The Board has authorized pharmacists to obtain two (2) live contact hours on a full day and one (1) live contact hour on a designated half-day if visiting a Board meeting. Note that these hours are not ACPE accredited and may not satisfy other state licensure requirements.
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Acute Fatty Acid Intervention Study (AFAST) (AFAST)
This study has been completed.
Wageningen University
Dutch Dairy Organization (NZO)
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First received: October 21, 2009
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Last verified: October 2009
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Detailed Description:
The main objective of this study is to elucidate whether different dietary fatty acids (SFA, PUFA, butter fat and margarine fat) in a high fat load will have different effects on PBMC gene expression profiles. Secondary objectives are to elucidate the effects of these fat loads on individual plasma free fatty acid profiles, triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
|Cardiovascular Disease The Metabolic Syndrome
|Dietary Supplement: High fat meal
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
|Official Title:
|Acute Fatty Acid Intervention Study
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Further study details as provided by Wageningen University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) gene expression profiles [ Time Frame: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Plasma free fatty acid profiles [ Time Frame: 0, 6 hours ]
- Plasma free fatty acids [ Time Frame: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours ]
- Plasma cholesterol [ Time Frame: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours ]
- Plasma triglycerides [ Time Frame: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours ]
|Study Start Date:
|January 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: High polyunsaturated fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat, mainly PUFA
Dietary Supplement: High fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat
Experimental: High monounsaturated fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat, mainly MUFA
Dietary Supplement: High fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat
Experimental: High saturated fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat, mainly SFA
Dietary Supplement: High fat meal
A high fat milkshake containing 55g of fat
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Nutrition plays a key role in the development of metabolic disorders like cardiovascular disease and the metabolic syndrome. Nutrients that can contribute to the risk of developing such diseases are fatty acids (FAs). It is known that fatty acids mediate their metabolic effects via changes in gene expression, through binding and subsequent activation of the transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR). In addition, it is known that unsaturated fatty acids are better ligands for PPAR than saturated fatty acids. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) express PPARalpha and are relatively easy to isolate from whole blood. We previously showed that the gene expression profiles of these cells can reflect free fatty acid increases during fasting. The question still remains whether dietary FA can influence gene expression in a similar way and, if so, whether different dietary FA result in different gene expression changes and subsequent activation of other pathways.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy Caucasian men
- age between 18 and 30 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Allergic to fish oil
- Allergic to margarine
- Allergic to cow milk or dairy products
- Current or recent (<4 weeks) use of fish oil supplements or more then four times fish/week; 24.35 g of EPA-DHA of fish per month (800 mg/day) as judged by the questionnaire.
- Body mass index (BMI) < 18 or > 25 kg/m2
- Urine glucose concentrations outside normal ranges (low to non-detectable)
- Fasting blood glucose outside the normal range (3 - 5.5 mmol/L)
- Tobacco smoking
- Taking medication that may influence the study results
- Received inoculations within 2 months of starting the study or planned to during the study
- Donated or intended to donate blood from 2 months before the study till two months after the study
- Diagnosed with any long-term medical condition (eg., diabetes, hemophilia, cardiovascular disease, anemia, gastrointestinal disease)
- Vegetarian
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01000194
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01000194
|Wageningen University
|Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6700 AH
Sponsors and Collaborators
Wageningen University
Dutch Dairy Organization (NZO)
|Study Director:
|Lydia A Afman, PhD
|Wageningen University
|Study Chair:
|Michael Müller, PhD
|Wageningen University
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by Wageningen University:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Wageningen University, Department of human nutrition, Wageningen University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01000194 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 21, 2009
|Last Updated:
|October 21, 2009
Keywords provided by Wageningen University:
gene expression profiles
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Metabolic Syndrome X
Insulin Resistance
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
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Fiddler Brian Wicklund will play at the 16th Music & Pie Concert Series at Siloa Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m.
Synergy is a perfect description for Wicklund's mastery of the fiddle and mandolin. Wicklund brought the band with him last time, but this time he will be doing a solo act. He found out how many Swedish folks there were at Siloa, so this time he will be performing authentic Swedish folk songs, adding some old time, and bluegrass to the mix.
The concert is free, and doors open at 2:30 p.m. Siloa Lutheran will accept free will offering, with all proceeds given to the performer. For directions, visit www.siloalutheranchurch.org or call Pat Schonhardt at 718-749-6341. Come for the music and stay for a slice of pie following the concert.


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Kris Humphries wants Kim's deposition videotaped
Kris Humphries is demanding that Kim Kardashian's deposition be videotaped, it is reported.
The couple will head to court later this year to thrash out their divorce settlement stemming from the end of their 72-day marriage.
And RadarOnline claims that the basketball player is telling friends that he is not intimidated by Kim's high-powered attorney and just wants the truth about their marriage to come out.
"Kris' lawyer Lee Hutton has told [Kim's attorney Laura Wasser] that he intends to videotape Kim's deposition, which is common practice in divorce proceedings," the source told the site.
"Kardashian's camp has vowed to vehemently fight having the deposition taped, they don't think it's necessary and are afraid that it could get leaked to the media, despite assurances from Kris' lawyer all video evidence will be kept in a safe and won't see the light of day until the trial."
"[Kris] is vowing to take [the divorce] to trial unless Kim publicly apologises to him, and admits that the marriage was a fraud. He absolutely isn't interested in her money, period."
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|Even after taking the whip of shame the sequence leading to the loose, chockstone undercling did not present itself. Interested to see of something may have broken off the chossy side of the blunt arete....
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|Fun route with several interesting sections. The new book gives it 12a, although it has been considered benchmark for Shelf 11d for a long time. There aren't any hard moves on it, but there aren't many easy ones either.
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|The crux on this route felt like 12a to me. Maybe I just didn't find the beta.
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|12a all the way, slim bone, benchmark or no. Ratings are about consensus, not ego...drop it and realize how much more fun climbing is.
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Originally Posted by ishtarmaia
I have had friends and family tell me how Ronan's death has taught them lessons and made them realize things about their own lives and relationships and it is such a blessing to hear that! I know what a gift it has been for me, but to know that others are learning things and experiencing their lives from an altered perspective because of it makes it even more bearable. I find it beautifully poignant that positivity can be found even in the most heartbreaking tragedy. It gives me so much hope and helps me to understand the purpose behind his life and death on a very deep level.
The thought came to me, and I know that I have posted it in other places, but it's something that I feel that I must say again: It truly is a blessing to give birth to an angel!
One grateful mama,
Originally Posted by ishtarmaia
The thought came to me, and I know that I have posted it in other places, but it's something that I feel that I must say again: It truly is a blessing to give birth to an angel!
Originally Posted by ishtarmaia
Thanks, jstar. Sometimes I wonder if I know what the word 'strong' means anymore. I have been told the one about how "God doesn't give you any more than you can handle" and I think that maybe He thinks I am stronger than I really am. But I guess I am handling it. I'm still here and I'm still taking care of my family and living and loving, so I must be pretty o.k., right? Maybe I am stronger than I think I am.
Originally Posted by ishtarmaia
I feel I need to post here for anyone that has misunderstood. I DO NOT in any way blame myself for Ronan's death. I say that I am living with my choice and that is true, but I am living peacefully with it because I feel it was the right choice, regardless of the outcome.You are right, hawkfeather, it is a risk of birth, but mamas that UC have to take ALL the responsibility for their births, so it much easier to be blamed, either by yourself or others, and we have to take that on when we choose to UC. I know that others have blamed me even when I have not blamed myself. I really am at peace with the will of the Universe. This is not to say I don't miss my baby; I cry and long to hold him and nurse him every day. But I don't wish it had never happened, because I believe it was meant to be and it has taught me so much. My life is now heading down a different path and my future is open so unexpectedly. I know there is a Divine plan that is greater than anything I could plan for myself and I am surrendered to it. Blessed be!
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James R. O'Brien
GUILDERLAND — James R. O'Brien, a gentle man full of faith, died on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at St. Peter's Hospice, following an illness. He was 62.
Mr. O'Brien was born in Rockville Center, the son of the late James G. and Doris E. (Burns) O'Brien.
He grew up in Guilderland, and graduated from Guilderland High School in 1969.
He was a member of the Unity of Faith Christian Fellowship Church, where he participated in various activities.
"He was a very spiritual man," said his wife of 18 years, Kathleen (née DeForge) O'Brien. "He took comfort in his faith, and read his Bible daily."
Mr. O'Brien was employed by the Guilderland Department of Public Works and the Charles Freihofer Baking Company.
He was an avid reader, especially of Western novels, and enjoyed watching Turner Classic Movies and doing crossword puzzles.
"He was a very kind and gentle man," said Mrs. O'Brien.
In addition to his wife, Mr. O'Brien is survived by his stepson, Rick Vanne, and his wife, Leanne; his siblings, Jacqueline A. Robinson, and her husband, Michael, Mark W. O'Brien, and Richard O'Brien; his sister-in-law, Linda O'Brien; his nieces and nephews, Sean O'Brien, Devin O'Brien, Sarah O'Brien, Phillip Robinson, Megan Robinson Griffin, and Ethan Robinson; and a great-niece and two great-nephews.
His brother, Kevin J. O'Brien, died before him.
A funeral service is being held today, Oct. 17, at the New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, in Altamont.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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With Alternative Lenders, Flexibility and Speed Come at a Cost
These Firms Can Be Alluring for Small Companies That Don't Qualify for Bank Loans. But Watch the Price Tag.
Silicon Valley has cooked up digital inventions to simplify everything from dating to hailing cabs. Now it's looking to "disrupt" another field—how small companies borrow money.
Over the past few years, conventional banks have tightened their standards and left more small firms out in the cold. Sometimes the borrowers' personal credit history is less than stellar, or they're looking for deals that are too small for most banks to consider.
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Enter alternative lenders—a booming group of online firms aimed at small companies that can't get what they need from regular sources. In some cases, alternative lenders can turn around a deal within a couple of days, or offer loans that last just a few months.
But that flexibility and speed come at a price. Annual percentage rates can soar north of 100%, and there can be steep fees and penalties for things like prepayment. What's more, even alternative lenders acknowledge that the field is dotted with unscrupulous operators that obscure the true costs of their loans.
With all that in mind, here's a look at the basic types of alternative lenders, and the benefits and risks they bring to the table.
Cash Now, Sales Later
A common type of alternative-lending setup is the merchant cash advance. In return for a lump-sum payment, lenders get a share of future sales—typically a set percentage of the business's daily credit card sales—that covers the payment amount and any fees. The deals are designed for borrowers looking for short-term loans typically less than $100,000 for relatively modest and immediate expenses, like equipment repairs. The average time frame for repayment is eight to nine months, according to Fundera, a website that matches businesses with lenders.
Another version of a short-term setup—offered by lenders like OnDeck—appeals to businesses with the same needs but offers different repayment terms: Borrowers pay back a fixed amount daily through automatic deductions from a checking account.
Critics argue that borrowers need to beware of pricing, including APRs that can at times top 100% for merchant cash advances and 50% for daily-repayment sites. Critics—like the nonprofit lender Opportunity Fund—also say some lenders obscure the loan's costs by presenting the payback amounts in dollar figures rather than providing an APR up front. For instance, borrowers with a $40,000 loan may be told they have five months to pay back the loan plus $10,000 in interest for a total of $50,000. Some may see that as paying only 25% interest, but when that $10,000 is annualized, the APR jumps to about 110%, assuming daily repayment.
Plus, lenders may list other fees separately, making it hard to get a handle on the total cost.
Some critics say those are warning signs. "125% APR for a loan is just not OK in my book," says Mark Pinsky, president and chief executive of Opportunity Finance Network, a group of community-development financial institutions that primarily lend to small firms in low-income communities. "If they aren't telling you what the APR is, run, don't walk, away."
He advises that borrowers make sure they understand the fees associated with the product. And they should watch out for fees that might be buried in the principal amount of the loan.
Some alternative lenders agree that a reputable company will tell you its APR if you ask—and borrowers should ask. But Noah Breslow, CEO of OnDeck, says an annualized interest rate isn't necessarily the best way to look at the loans, because of the short payback period and because borrowers get an immediate return on investment. "Our customers are often trying to match investments which have short-term paybacks—inventory, replacing equipment, marketing…so they will generally choose a smaller-amount, shorter-term loan to optimize total cost," he says.
Almost Like a Bank
A less-common method of alternative lending—offered by online outfits like Funding Circle, Lending Club and Dealstruck—has terms that look a lot more like a traditional bank loan.
In this setup, called a peer-to-peer, institutional or marketplace loan, small firms are connected with individual or institutional investors who put up the cash. In some cases, as with Dealstruck, the site itself also has capital to lend. Amounts generally can be higher than those handed out by merchant-cash-advance lenders to cover heftier expenses, like opening new locations. Borrowers generally must make fixed monthly payments, and terms typically last from two to five years. APRs are generally 12% to 25%.
Critics argue that even those rates are still high, compared with traditional bank business loans. That's problematic, they say, because peer-to-peer lending tends to be more selective than cash-advance and daily-repayment options. Since some of these borrowers are close to meeting the standards at regular banks, critics say, they shouldn't face such steep interest rates.
Some alternative lenders and other experts argue that these longer-term, fixed-rate loans can help business owners build their credit profile and become more likely to qualify for a lower-interest-rate bank loan. (OnDeck says its shorter-term loans can also help build credit.) "Our goal is to show companies a graduation product and process that ultimately gets them to a bank or a credit union," says Dealstruck CEO Ethan Senturia. "We want to be the bridge from the traditional alternatives to the banks."
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