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I'm pretty easy going, and chances are the answer will be "yes." Please include a link to the website where you intend to host the FAQ, so I can take a look beforehand. When permission is granted, please also supply a link to where the FAQ is hosted on your site. Thank you for your CO-OPs! -------------------------- / 1.0 What The FAQ Is About \ -- --------------------------------------------- This FAQ is a collaborative effort between users kliefox and riddlebox89 It is intended to provide the reader with a comprehensive list of the available PassCodes. Unfortunately, on June 21st, 2010 it was discovered that the PassCodes supply players with a completely random results. This means that if I use one code and get a T-shirt along with a female recruit, another player might use that same code, but instead they may only get a male recruit, and no T-shirt at all. This randomization makes it impossible to accurately detail what each code will provide the player, with the exception of the following generalities: 1.) All codes that function properly will supply a single recruit. These recruits have randomly generated names, portraits, genders, and stats. 2.) Codes that result in the player obtaining a T-Shirt will also provide a randomized recruit. Again, all codes that work supply one recruit. 3.) Having a high amount of Heroism Points (reported to be 100,000+) can increase the chance that a recruit will come with A- or S-Rank stats. Unfortunately, this increase in chance is not a guarantee, and sometimes a recruit with really low stats may be obtained. 4.) Some codes display as "incorrect" when entered. I included the ones that did so for me at the bottom of the list of PassCodes. They may or may not function differently for other players. The codes included in this FAQ have been tested using the North American Localization of the game. ------------------------------------- / 2.0 How To Make Use Of The PassCodes \ -- ---------------------------------- This section is a step-by-step walkthru of how to make use of the PassCodes listed in this FAQ. If you're familiar with using WiFi connections with your PSP, and have already created a PSN ID, please skip this section. If not, please read on. First you need to find a WiFi network to connect to. This can be done either in your own home, or by visiting coffee shops and/or fastfood restaurants that offer free WiFi. Might be slow in the latter case, but at least it will work for what you'll need in the next steps. A word of warning: A secure wireless connection in your own home is always preferable to an unsecured one offered or provided by someone else, so please be aware of the inherent risks when setting up personal account information through an unsecured wireless network. Turn on your PSP. If you have a UMD loaded, and the PSP's default "play- game/movie-at-startup" is ON, you'll need to exit the game/movie to get to the XMB screen of your PSP. Make sure your PSP's WLAN switch is clicked into the "ON" position. Next, you'll need to establish a PSN account. This process only takes a few minutes, is free, and is fairly self explanitory. Access the Playstation Network icon from the XMB, and then just follow the steps/prompts, and log in to your PSN account when you're done to confirm the created account, then log out and return to the XMB. Next, start up your copy of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker If you haven't done so already, start a new game, play through the first mission, save and quit back to the starting menu. If you already have a save file, press up/down on the D-Pad, until you get to the "Extras" menu and select that. Highlight and Select the "Network" option. Wait for the PSP to connect to the Wireless Network you established earlier. Use the Login and Password you set up for your PSN account Agree to the MGS:PW terms of service by selecting "OK" Use up/down on the D-Pad to highlight the "Enter PassCode" option, and select it with the X button. Press the X button again to select "OK" that you understand that your save file will be used for this feature. On the next screen, select your save file that you will use for the PassCodes. And lastly, enter the PassCode(s) of your choice, one at a time. -------------------- / 2.1 Important Notes \ -- --------------------------------------------------- PassCodes are only good for one use per unique PSN ID. Once you have collected the T-Shirts and/or recruits from each code, that's it. Using Multiple Game-Save Files will not get around this One-Time-Use limitation. If you attempt to use a PassCode that you have already used, either intentionally or by accident, you'll get an error message advising that the code is "already in use." This does NOT mean that someone else has already used up the PassCode. If you make typos in the PassCodes three times in a row, your access to be able to input the PassCodes will be temporarily suspended for 24 hours. Some of the codes may work for other players, but not for you. This has been determined to be normal, however, if a code does not work properly for you (error message "Incorrect Code"), please move on to the next one in the list, otherwise, you may get locked out like you would making typos three times in a row. If you do get locked out, don't worry, you should be able to resume your attempts to input more PassCodes after a full 24 hours have passed. ----------------------------------- / 3.0 T-Shirt and Recruit PassCodes \ -- ------------------------------------ Each recruit comes with randomly generated name, portrait, gender, and stats. If you have a high number of Heroism/Hero Points, (100,000+) your chances of getting recruits with A- and S-Rank stats greatly increases. Passcodes that supply a T-shirt for use as a uniform or camo within the game will also come with a randomized recruit. 2000016032697 2000016032383 2000016032307 2000016032314 2000016032321 2000016032338 2000016032345 2000016032352 2000016032369 2000016032376 2000016032406 2000016032413 2000016032420 2000016032437 2000016032444 2000016032451 2000016032468 2000016032550 2000016032567 2000016032574 2000016032581 2000016032598 2000016032611 2000016032628 2000016032635 2000016032642 2000016032659 2000016032666 2000016032673 2000016032680 2000016032703 2000016032710 2000016032734 2000016032741 2000016032758 2000016032765 2000016032772 2000016032789 2000016032796 2000016032802 2000016032819 2000016032826 2000016035872 2000016035889 2000016035896 2000016035902 2000016035919 2000016035926 2000016035940 2000016035957 2000016035971 2000016035988 2000016035995 2000016036008 2000016036015 2000016036022 2000016036046 2000016036701 2000016036718 2000016036725 2000016036732 2000016038392 2000016038408 2000016038415 2000016038422 2000016038439 2000016038552 2000016038569 2000016038576 2000016038583 2000016038590 2000016038842 2000016038859 2000016038866 2000016038873 2000016038880 2000016258073 2000016258141 2000016258189 2000016258202 2000016535563 2000016535570 2000016535587 2000016535594 2000016535600 2000016537802 2000016537819 2000016537826 2000016537833 2000016537840 2000016756777 2000016756784 2000016756791 2000016756807 2000016756814 2000016756821 2000016756838 2000016756845 2000016756852 2000016756869 2000016801361 2000016801477 2000016813098 2000016865622 2000016032390 2000016032543 2000016032604 2000016032727 2000016035933 2000016036039 2000016036695 2000016038385 2000016038545 2000016257564 2000016535556 2000016537796 2000016756760 2000016801019 2000016800951 2000016032679 2000016035964 2000016036115 2000016032964 2000016032758 -------------------------- / 4.0 T-Shirt Descriptions \ -- --------------------------------------------- A further detailing of the above section, describing the appearance of the shirts obtained from the above PassCodes for use as "camo" within the Peace Walker game. The list itself is organized by the order of appearance within the "Mission Prep" screen. In Mother Base>R&D>Other>Uniform: The game describes the T-Shirts as being "identical to Jungle Fatigues in basic characteristics," however, it seems they are actually more closely matched to the "Naked"-types of camo. Certain T-shirt colors do blend in better with certain environments; the "Mission Prep" screen will detail a ranking of how well the T-shirts provide camo in the various environment types. UT (N425A) Color: Light Gray Front: Peace Walker Peace Symbol on upper left torso Back : sketch/art-book stylized Big Boss, large sized image covers almost the entirety of the back of the shirt. Arms : Left arm displays an MSF logo, right side is blank UT (N425B) Color: White Front: Vertically-overlapping, small Pink and Blue circles, center Torso "COoperative OPerations" text below the circles, printed in black Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425C) Color: Black Front: PEACE WALKER in large white text, covers most of the torso Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in white Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425D Gray) Color: Light Gray Front: Faded MSF logo, large sized image covers most of the torso Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in white Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425D Navy Blue) Color: Navy Blue / Dark Blue Front: Faded MSF logo, large sized image covers most of the torso Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in white Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425E WHITE) Color: White Front: BIG BOSS text written in big, black lettering Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425E Black) Color: Black Front: BIG BOSS text written in big, white lettering Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in white. Arms : both sides are blank UT (N245F) Color: Green (slightly lighter shade than default Jungle Fatigues) Front: SNAKE written in yellow lettering above left chest, Printed image appears to be a screenshot of Big Boss during the Ashley Wood style cut-scene from the beginning of the game. Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425G White) Color: White Front: Men with suits, one facing foward, the other facing away, both wearing a cardboard box on their heads. Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank Note : User Twin_Master confirms the description of this shirt, and also points out that the boxes are a reference to MGO. UT (N425G Gray) Color: Dark Gray Front: Men with suits, one facing foward, the other facing away, both wearing a cardboard box on their heads Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank Note : User Twin_Master confirms the description of this shirt, and also points out that the boxes are a reference to MGO. UT (N425H WHITE) Color: White Front: Large, stylized bust-portrait of Big Boss covering the center torso printed in black, similar to those "El Che" propaganda posters. Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425H RED) Color: Bright Red Front: Large, stylized bust-portrait of Big Boss covering the center torso printed in black, similar to those "El Che" propaganda posters. Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in black Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425J) Color: Black Front: Large, white Peace Walker Peace Symbol at center torso Back : Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text & Peace Symbol under collar, printed in white Arms : both sides are blank UT (N425L) Color: Desert Tan Front: Image of a pair of Dog-Tags on a chain "hanging" from the collar, printed in black Back : sketch/art-book style image of Big Boss, with a split in the image at the lower back section of the shirt. Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker text written in black text along upper back, printed over the Big Boss image the "split" at the lower back makes the image appear to be a "!" Arms : Left side has an MSF logo, right side is blank ----------------------------- / 5.0 Credits and Thank You's \ -- ------------------------------------------ Credit Where Credit is Due A very big thank you to the following individuals: To SteelWolf89 and KuSaNaG1 for contributing extensively to this thread: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/960566-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker/55025685 thus providing the base list of the codes that were covered in this FAQ. To riddlebox89, for instigating me with the suggestion to put this FAQ together, and also splitting the work-load with me about 50/50 so that we could compile the information, and provide the results of each code to those that would read this FAQ. To GlassGiant.com, for making a simple interface with which to turn images into ASCII art, which is how I made the Peace Walker peace-symbol displayed at the top of this FAQ. To everyone who posted in this thread: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/960566-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker/55185583 confirming that the stats of the recruits received from the PassCodes were random, and also confirming that having higher Heroism/Hero Points increased the chances of getting a recruit with better stats. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=393846&page=2 for providing larger, high-quality photos of the UNIQLO T-Shirts. This enabled me to provide more accurate details in the T-Shirt Desciptions section (4.0). To Twin_Master for confirming that the descriptions for shirts UT (N425G Gray) and UT (N425G White) as being true, as well as pointing out that the boxes themselves are a reference to Metal Gear Online. My wife, for putting up with all the repetitive blips and bleeps without complaint while I was going through the process of uncovering what these codes unlocked. ------------------------- / 6.0 Contact Information \ -- ---------------------------------------------- If you see something in this FAQ that is incorrect and needs fixin', or if you have more information to contribute that isn't already covered in this FAQ, please send an email to kliefox AT gmail DOT com with the Subject line, "MGSPW PassCode FAQ" Serious messages only, please. Spam emails or other inappropriate/unhelpful commentary will be ignored, and the offending user's email blocked. I will attempt to respond to serious emails within a short time after receiving them, and I have been able to take sufficient time to substantiate the claims included in those messages I receive. If I don't get back to you right away, please continue to be patient. I do have a full time job, and tend to be busy with friends and family on the weekends. Keep in mind this is a hobby for me, and thus does not take a priority, but I will make time for those messages that address an issue within the FAQ here. Any additional information or suggested edits that do make their way into future versions of this FAQ will be credited to the users that make those submissions. --------------------- / 7.0 Version History \ -- -------------------------------------------------- v2.02 -Added new site authorized to host this FAQ v2.01 -Very minor update, correcting typos and grammatical errors that occurred during the revamping process. v2.00 -Revamped entire FAQ after determining that PassCodes return completely random results. -Updated sites authorized to host this FAQ -Modified color description for T-Shirt "UT (N425L)" -Updated Ctrl+F search instructions in the Table of Contents -Modified wording in Credits section -Updated A- and S-Rank variable recruit requirements -Added wording to section 0.0 Legalese. -Section 9.1 eliminated entirely -Cross referrence codes removed from T-shirts description codes, due to random results discovery. -Eliminated "Removed PassCodes" section due to random results discovery. Codes themselves are combined with what is now section 3.0 v1.02 -Corrected typos and adjusted line spacing in various sections -Included additional instructions in the "How To" section, for clarity. -Updated wording in sections 1.0, 8.0 -Included additional wording to section 4.0 -Corrected all instances of the word "passcode" to read as "PassCode" -Updated descriptions for shirts UT (N425H WHITE) and UT (N425H RED) -Updated descriptions for shirts UT (N425G WHITE) and UT (N425G GRAY), per information received via email. -Updated Credits section v1.01 -Made corrections to minor spelling and grammatical errors throughout the FAQ -Added 2 new PassCodes to the "Removed PassCodes" section -Adjusted some line spacing throughout the FAQ -Updated sites authorized to host this FAQ -Updated descriptions for all the T-Shirts in the related section -Updated the Credits section v1.00 -FAQ is written, base data compiled, and has been submitted to GameFAQs for approval and publication on their site.
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Baltimore Summer Antique Show
August 23 – 26, 2012
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Downtown at the Inner Harbor
Dates: August 23 – 26, 2012
Thursday Aug. 23 12 – 8 pm
Friday Aug. 24 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday Aug. 25 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday Aug. 26 11 am – 6 pm
Admission: $15.00 Good through the run of the show.
Yes, the goods are expensive. So why go?
If for no other reason, the $15 admission is worth it to see how things were made before we embraced disposable merchandise. There was once life before plastic and a petroleum-based world. Things were made from natural materials and built to last so that we wouldn't have to keep taking and taking from the planet. Goods were made with craft and care and passed from one person to the next and not just thrown in the dumpster when we grew tired of them.
Support a reuse economy.
Despite the $20,000 chest of drawers and $2,000 teapots they may sell, most antique dealers are not part of the %1. Most are small business owners who spend a lot of effort tracking down quality items to sell. They provide jobs for locals who run their shops, pack and deliver their merchandise, do their accounting and taxes, create their advertising and websites and so on. Supporting folks who sell used goods is supporting a sustainable economy.
Can't afford anything? -Grab a drink.
In the past, the Baltimore Summer Antique Show has had a few bars throughout the venue. Take a date, grab a beverage and peruse the goods. Can't afford a piece of furniture? -Check out some of the booksellers for books on antique furniture. Learn how to buy quality pieces and work your way up.
I want to buy something. Is it real?
Ok, so maybe you are someone who has the resources to buy something, but you know nothing about antiques. Should you be wary of getting swindled? The Baltimore Antique Show is a vetted show. The dealers have been carefully selected by experienced professionals in the field who recognize their quality merchandise. That being said, even high-end dealers make mistakes. Make sure the dealer will refund your purchase if it is not what they claim it to be and do your homework.
Good luck and enjoy the show!
The Baltimore Summer Antique Show at the Baltimore Convention Center is the area's largest antique show. In recent years, the show has grown to over 500 dealers. Despite the many high priced items, there is often something for everyone -with items ranging from reasonable to extravagant. Dealers come from all over, but you'll find many locals here too.
The only act of shopping that could truly be considered environmentally friendly is buying merchandise that already exists, such as antiques, vintage fashion and used and traded goods. Buying from your local antique dealer not only protects the environment, but it also supports small business and creates jobs. For more information about the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, CLICK HERE.
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Carrie Wilson, a marine biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game, answers questions sent in by outdoorsmen on a wide range of hunting and fishing topics. This question comes from an angler who wants to know why it's important to release rockfish that have inflated swim bladders.
Q: Whenever I pull up one of the rockfish species that is not legal to keep, its swim bladder is usually so full of air that even if I throw it back, it will still die. What's the point in throwing them back if they're just going to die anyway?
I've heard that pulling the fish slowly up to the surface minimizes the pressure change damage and gives the fish the best chance of survival when thrown back. If the fish is too inflated, we poke it with a needle in its side to relieve the gas pressure and the fish always goes right down again. Is this the best way to get an over-inflated fish back down so it will survive to be caught another day? — Russ J. Eureka
A: Rockfishes brought up from depth often arrive at the surface with an inflated swim bladder. When released, they are too buoyant and cannot freely swim back down. Even slowing the speed of the retrieve will not increase the likelihood of survival of a released rockfish.
According to DFG Associate Marine Biologists Ed Roberts and John Budrick, rockfish take a considerable amount of time to transfer gases from the swim bladder (a buoyancy compensating organ) through their bloodstream and out through their gills. The rate at which a fish would have to be brought up from depth to alleviate the effects of barotrauma (pressure-related injuries) would be far slower than any angler would be willing to reel.
Instead, the best solution is to bring them up as fast as possible to minimize stress on the fish. Then, using a descending device, get the fish back down to the bottom or a minimum of 100 feet within two minutes of arriving at the surface. Mortality rates double for every 10 minutes beyond the first two minutes according the research conducted at California State University Long Beach.
A simple release tool consisting of a heavy weight, line and barbless hook can be used to send a fish suffering from barotrauma back down to a depth where the increased pressure will compress the bladder gases that expanded at the surface, and thus allow the fish to swim away. This is a handy piece of tackle that all conservation-minded anglers should consider adding to their tackle boxes. You can make your own or purchase a commercially made device at many tackle stores.
Another option is an inverted milk-type crate with a rope attached to the top (what was previously the bottom) and weights at each corner. This creates a bottomless cage-type contraption which allows the fish to equalize and swim out of the bottom, which happens nearly as soon as the cage reaches the depth where the fish was caught.
Research indicates that rockfish from the Southern California Bight returned from a depth of 200 feet to a depth of 350 feet using a cage had an 83 percent survival rate after five days. Similarly, research by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on yelloweye rockfish caught in waters as deep as 600 feet showed more than 95 percent survival of the fish returned to depth.
The significant decrease in mortality rates from nearly 100 percent of fish released at the surface in depths greater than 180 feet to the vast majority of fish surviving when a descending device is employed is very encouraging. Anglers can contribute greatly to the recovery of overfished, prohibited species and small fishes that would otherwise die by using a descending device. Don't just let them go, let them grow!
One important note: Please do not attempt to vent the expanded gases by puncturing the fish.
Many anglers will take a knife or other sharp object and poke a hole in the organ protruding from the mouth. This is the stomach, not the swim bladder! Puncturing the stomach decreases the fish's odds of survival, and may introduce infection-causing microorganisms. Some anglers attempt to deflate the swim bladder by inserting a hypodermic needle into the side of the fish to vent the gas. This is not recommended. Even if you insert the needle in the correct location, you may end up puncturing an organ like the liver, heart or other structures that will kill the fish. Also, unless you are using a sterile technique, your efforts may result in an infection that will also kill the fish. If no descending device is available, the fish may be better off floating at the surface rather than suffering a mortal injury or infection from a well-meaning but untrained angler. Just because a punctured fish swims off does not necessarily mean it will survive — it may die later of injuries or infection.
As to why specific fish must be released, harvest quotas for overfished species are so small that there is no allowance for directed take. Allowing anglers to keep fish that are caught incidentally while fishing for other species may result in unethical anglers intentionally targeting these species, thus jeopardizing the plans to rebuild these populations.
Bottom line, to increase survival, use descending devices to return the fish to the bottom or a minimum depth of 100 feet within two minutes of being brought to the surface. This method does not carry the risk of infection or injury and greatly reduces mortality relative to leaving fish at the surface to perish due to sun exposure or predation.
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Lake Inferior 10″ release show at Local 506, Nov. 12
See a good show, get a new 10″ release and check out what one of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's newest student organizations is up to this Thursday at the Local 506.
Carrboro's Lake Inferior will play to promote their new "Pegasaur" 10″, which UNC's student-run label Vinyl Records is releasing on the same date. (Did I mention the $7 admission price includes a copy of the new release?)
The upbeat electronic indie rock outfit were chosen by UNC students as label signees in an online contest after a concert last school year, (Lafcadio Shot Back and My Boy Rascal were the other winners).
Their experimental sound comes across as a little Paul Simon-y if he was currently in college and primarily listened to electronic music, (which is quite good in my opinion). Just check out "Gepeddo" on their Myspace page (linked above) and then watch the classic video "You Can Call Me Al."
Judge if you think I'm completely crazy for making the above comparison:
According to the label's Twitter, advance copies of the "Pegasaur" are available at Bull City Records in Durham. [map]
If you still aren't convinced of Lake Inferior's talent, check out a review of the Vinyl Records showcase from UNC's Fall Fest by The Daily Tar Heel's Diversions blog.
The rest of the lineup includes rockers The Honored Guests of Chapel Hill and noise rockers Gift Horse of Athens, Ga.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and Gift Horse start playing at 9 p.m. $7 at the door. [map]
Sample more of Vinyl Records' talent by downloading its free 2009 sampler. It has 1o tracks that feature all three current Vinyl artists and an intro by Lexicon.


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I actually forgot I had this game, and started playing again. I've maxed out Ranmaru, Nene, Ina, and Da Ji...and have gotten them all perfect weapons with all 10's. For whatever reason, it took like 15 tries just to get a final weapon for Ranmaru, everyone else kept getting them. I'm surprised how powerful Nene is, especially with some good add-ons. I destroy everything at the speed of light, but my favorite move has to be Da Ji's R1 attack, the pillars of officer auto-death
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The stadium features a sign reading "Home of the Las Venturas Bandits", with a large baseball in the middle. The stadium also possesses a huge parking lot. The doors the baseball fans must use to enter the stadium are open leading to the bleachers, but despite a large curved corridor, lead to nowhere.
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A local grassroots organization hopes to increase the number of women on the Jacksonville City Council in 2015 when nine seats open because of term limits. PBS NewsHour co-anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff introduced the initiative called "9 to 15" at WJCT Studios earlier this month.
According to an article on WJCT.org, Woodruff said many women don't choose to run because no one asks them or encourages them to run. I immediately thought of Audrey Moran, Nancy Soderberg and Deborah Gianoulis as contenders, but, as I am wont to do, I also came up with some not-so-obvious candidates to run as part of the Outside the Box Party (don't worry, folks, I will not be throwing my ballcap into the ring).
1. Ashley Greene: Granted, she's a big Hollywood star now, but the actress best known for playing Alice Cullen is a Jacksonville native, and by 2015 may be ready to pull an Arnold Schwarzenegger and run for political office. Her experience battling with vampires and werewolves, albeit fictional ones, more than qualifies her to handle unruly council members.
2. @kristinbcb: As the first female member of the Bold City Brigade, she has proven she can go toe-to-toe with the guys and, as a rabid Jaguars supporter, she has tenacity, loyalty and vision. And based on her Twitter post, she's not afraid to drop an "F" bomb which would make the minutes far more interesting to read.
3. The Dancing Lady in 5 Points: Few know her name but anyone who travels through 5 Points at lunchtime knows her moves. Kind of like a sign spinner without a sign, she promotes Larry's Giant Subs by getting her groove on with enough enthusiasm and sheer joy, she could make the most curmudgeonly member (you know who you are) crack a smile. Not to mention, she knows a thing or two about hams and turkeys.
4. Rep. Corrine Brown: Of course, she would never step down from her fat paycheck and geting to hang with President Obama on Air Force One, but given her history with the City Council, things could get hatted. I mean, heated.
5. Jennifer M.: Not just another pretty (and very tan) face, this Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader is a personal banker. Not only could she help explain budgets and deficits, but she could give those snoozefest meetings a much need injection of spirit! And who wouldn't want Don Redman do the wave or see Robin Lumb in a kick line?
7. Peppermint Patty: No credit? Bad credit? She don't care! With her no-nonsense attitude and convincing sales pitch, the star of March Motors' TV commercials can put you a 1994 Toyota Corolla with 246,109 miles on it before you get the keys out of your own car's ignition. Just imagine what she could convince councilmembers to do.
8. Santhea Brown: Mrs. Mayor Brown is like Jacksonville's version of Punxsutawney Phil, but instead of being paraded around on Groundhog Day, she only comes out for her husband's inaugurations(s). Seriously, have you ever seen her in public?. Perhaps if the mayor felt someone on the City Council was actually on his side, they might get along better. Then again, working with your wife, could make things much worse.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When junior middle linebacker Nick Thrasher arrived on campus in 2011 he had no idea how prestigious of a career his head coach had at the same position over 20 years ago. Two years later he's well aware.
Now, Thrasher is out to break coach Rod Reed's career records.
"At first I didn't know about (Coach Reed's pedigree) but when I got here everybody tells you about all coach's records here for the most tackles here at TSU," Thrasher said about his head coach. "I'm still trying to beat that record, and I'm going to beat that record."
The record Thrasher is referring to is Reed's 406 tackles during his career from 1985-88. Reed, one of the most decorated athletes at Tennessee State not only holds the record for tackles in a career, he holds many tackle marks in the record books. TSU's head man had the best and eighth best seasons in terms of tackles, as well as the sixth and tenth best mark in solo tackles in a year, during his illustrious playing career.
Thrasher has a number of accolades himself, with the first one being the starting middle linebacker of the best defense in FCS. The junior lead the team in tackles a year ago with 105 tackles to earn second team All-OVC honors. His superb sophomore season also made him a pre-season All-OVC selection this past summer.
Halfway into his junior season Thrasher has picked up 163 tackles. Now, the Morrow, Georgia native sits a good distance away from Reed's school record, but he's still trying to emulate the qualities of Tennessee State's head man.
"Coming out of high school I just had a nose for the football, and then when I got to college (coach Reed) taught me how to read the keys right and watch what the offense does because the offense tells it all," said Thrasher about his mentor. "When I get out of classes I'm always in coach Reed's office watching film and looking at what the offense does."
The two spend so much time together they often give each other a hard time when it comes to their on-field accolades.
"I call him the luckiest linebacker in America," Reed said with Thrasher laughing in the background. "Cause he always seems to be falling in on the tackles or right around the ball a lot of stuff falls in his lap."
Reed's relationship allows for the sarcasm but the head man knows that the work his linebacker puts in makes him the player he has become today.
"When things like that fall in your lap I'll tell you why, it's because you're reading the keys and you know where the play is going to be and you always end up in the right spot."
The lunch pail attitude Thrasher brings to the table leaves Reed seeing a lot of similarities between himself and the leader of the 2013 Big Blue defense.
"I like his intensity, I like the way he practices," said Reed. "I think the biggest thing you can compare him to me is film study. He loves to study film he comes in when other players are doing different things. He's always somewhere studying film."
For Thrasher he gives all the credit to his coach and mentor.
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The latest issue of the Star Wars Insider magazine tells us more about the Fett connection in the prequels. Here's their quote from George Lucas:
"He is a background character, but I needed a device, a bounty hunter to do things. That particular bounty hunter had become a rather popular character, and even though people were writing all kinds of things about where he came from, in my mind he was always connected to the stormtroopers. I realized I could use Jango Fett as the bounty hunter, and he would be Boba's father, and then it all fell into place. But even if he wasn't a popular character, it probably would have fallen into place. There are lots of little stories going on in [EPISODE II], sidebars of how things came to be. Some of it was written back then, mainly the main characters. But all the secondary characters, like Boba Fett, were added later."


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No frogs: County Fair drops live critter contests
Since the days of Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," frog-jumping contests have been a time-honored part of county fairs.
But they hold no honor for Daily Progress nature columnist Marlene Condon, who, in an August 8 column, condemned the frog jumping and insect races held at the Albemarle County Fair. She urged her readers to call Fair officials. As a result, Fair officials have issued their decree: no cricket races or frog jumping this yearat least of the live variety. Critter competitions will be held, but using paper bugs and rubber frogs.
Neither side is happy about the outcome.
"It was a hollow victory," says Condon, "because they were pretty nasty."
"I think we've been smeared," says Albemarle County Fair president Barbara E. Shifflett, who alleges that Fair volunteers received "abusive" phone calls.
It all started last year when Condon wrote a letter to Fair officials complaining about the "inappropriateness of encouraging children to use wildlife as toys." When she saw the games scheduled again for this year's Fair, she blasted the planned events in her weekly column.
Why does Condon care so much about insects and amphibians?
Part of the reason, she says, is that the drought has affected the number of insects at the bottom of the food chain. That, in turn, has lessened the number available for birds to eat.
As for frogs and toads, Condon claims they're disappearing. "I've only seen one green frog this summer," she says. She's disturbed by the idea of kids going out to catch them and then letting them go at the Fair.
"To our knowledge, no wildlife has ever been harmed at the Fair," counters Shifflett. "We've had the SPCA make presentations to the kids before the events, and they also monitor the games."
SPCA executive director Carolyn Foreman says if there had been a problem, the SPCA would have noted it. "There's no reason," Foreman says, "to believe any animals were mishandled or mistreated."
The frog and bug events were changed not only because of drought conditions and public concerns, says Shifflett, but because of cautions from the Wildlife Center, a Waynesboro-based nonprofit best known for healing injured animals.
Lisa Briskey, vice president of the Wildlife Center, says there's no law prohibiting amphibian and insect races, but the Wildlife Center opposes such activities.
"It's not always safe to have little kids poke and prod them," she says. "Frogs are not designed to jump on land, and it puts stress on their legs."
She adds, "We're concerned about the message that it's okay to take animals out of their natural environment to use for our own enjoyment."
Fair organizers aren't happy about how the change from live to artificial critter contests came about and call Condon's article "misconstrued."
"The public concern came at a bad time when materials already had been printed," says Shifflett. "We don't want a war with Ms. Condon."
Condon, however, didn't mind employing battle tactics. In her column, she listed the names and phone numbers of volunteers, who apparently were inundated with phone calls.
"It was a huge strain on volunteers at a busy time of year," says Shifflett.
Condon points out that the names and numbers were also listed in a County Fair insert in the Daily Progress. And she says she received an angry call from one of the volunteers, who also called the paper to complain.
"She asked if I'd ever seen the races," recounts Condon. "And I said I don't have to. My philosophy is you don't use animals as toys."
As with any small-town feud, versions differ on details, such as the way the cancellation would be announced.
Condon says Hank Creasy, a lawyer for the Fair, called her to say the Fair wouldn't be issuing a press release, and it would be up to her to make an announcement in her column.
"I'm not a Fair official," says Condon. "I wondered if it was a crank call. A lawyer would know I can't make an announcement for the Fair." Creasy did not return The Hook's call.
However, Shifflett denies that Fair officials pressured Condon to make an announcement. "We'd prefer she not write about us," says Shifflett. "I went on WINA, and the Daily Progress announced it. That was her suggestion."
And indeed, buried on page B2 of the August 18 Progress is a blurb about the change in the critter competitions– curiously devoid of any mention of the role played by the Progress' columnist.
The critter controversy is just the latest vexation for the County Fair. For two years, rain dampened attendance and created a financial deficit from which the Fair still hasn't recovered, according to Shifflett. This year, because of the avian flu threat, the state veterinarian has banned all birds– i.e. poultry– from fairs.
And now, people who come from as far away as New York to show off their prize-winning frogs are going to be disappointed to find that Albemarle isn't Calaveras County.
As for Condon, she says that after earning such enmity, she won't be attending the Fair.
"I did hear from a lot of people who said I'd spurred them to action," she says. "But the yucky part outweighs the good."
Albemarle County Fair officials can take comfort in the fact that they never scheduled one animal event that's generated complaints to the Wildlife Center and that's illegal in most states: skunk racing.
And if the Fair decided to stage, say, a flea circus, the Wildlife Center's Briskey says, "I think even the Wildlife Center would pay to see a flea on a trapeze."Read more on: albemarle county fair


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A theft of a television was reported at the Target in the 1000 block of Middleton Road. The suspect was described as a balding white man of medium build, wearing a white shirt, light-colored shorts. He stole a 32-inch Vizio television.
A gun was found by someone mowing the lawn Tuesday in the 3700 block of Sewell Road.
A vehicle was vandalized Tuesday in the 1300 block of Continental Drive.
Richard J. Godfrey, 47,of the 400 block of Deer Hill Circle, was charged Wednesday unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, unauthorized removal of property, and theft between $10,000 and $100,000.
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Someone stole items and was banging on a window Tuesday in the 200 block of Clarkes Ridge Court.
A student was destroying a classroom Tuesday in the 2400 block of Creswell Road.
A rabid deer was on a property in the 100 block of Prospect Mill Road on Tuesday.
A dirt bike was stolen from a shed in the 1100 block of Oakwood Lane on Tuesday.
Someone was assaulted Tuesday in the 1000 block of Rock Spring Road.
A wallet was stolen Tuesday in the 1400 block of Eagle Ridge Run.
A van was dumping trash Tuesday in the 1300 block of Liriope Court.
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Ian Richard Hazelwood, 30, of Crystal Springs, Fla., was charged Tuesday with driving under the influence, driving while impaired by alcohol, speeding, failure to show his drivers license on demand, and failing to signal a turn.
Brandon Eugene Baldwin, 23, of the 1400 block of Charleston Drive, was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault.
Davon M. Hurst, 25, of the 1800 block of Eloise Lane, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for violating a protective order.
Chantel Wanita Grace, 19, of the 1800 block of Edgewater Drive, was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct, three counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest and failing to obey an order.
A bank card was stolen Tuesday in the 400 block of Liberty Street.
A prescription was stolen from a glove box Tuesday in the 3400 block of Albantowne Way.
A man was shot at by someone with a pellet gun Tuesday in the 1300 block of Clover Valley Way.
A theft was reported Tuesday in the 1700 block of Judy Way.
A vehicle was vandalized Tuesday in the 100 block of Palmetto Drive.
Boys were throwing rocks at a patio door Tuesday in the 1300 block of Goldmeadow Way.
An assault on an elderly person was reported Wednesday in the 600 block of Longwood Court.
An incident of domestic disturbance/violence was reported Wednesday in the 800 block of Fishermans Lane.
A peeping Tom was reported in the 2000 block of Armstrong Street Wednesday.
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A car was broken into Tuesday in the 500 block of East Jarrettsville Road.
An attempted vehicle break-in was reported Wednesday in the 700 block of Walters Mill Road.
An attempted break-in was reported Wednesday in the 1600 block of Ingleside Road.
A burglary from a garage was reported Wednesday in the 800 block of Blake Drive.
A domestic disturbance/violence incident was reported in the 700 block of Waters Mill Road was reported Wednesday.
A theft was reported Tuesday in the 1300 block of North Bend Road.
Juveniles damaged a property in the 300 block of Chandler Court on Tuesday.
A shot was heard Tuesday in the 500 block of Newberry Court.
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Jesse Byron Fields, 28, of the 7300 block of Berkshire Road in Baltimore, was charged Tuesday with theft less than $100.
Courtney M. Thompson, 25, of the 600 block of Lanoitan Street in Middle River, was charged Monday with possessing marijuana.
Keon N. King, 22, of the 800 block of Wicklow Road in Baltimore, was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault and resisting arrest.


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At Gearbox's PAX East panel today, the developers of Borderlands 2 announced that players maxed out at level 50 will finally be able to get to leveling their characters again. As of April 2nd (next week!) you can download what is basically DLC for 11 extra levels (that's up to 61).
But it'll cost you $5 for the add-on, unless you've got that nifty season pass.
The add-on will also come with the return of the Pearlescent weapon type, which was a set of high-level weapon drops and an extremely rare find in Borderlands 1. We haven't seen this weapon type in the sequel yet, but if you download the add-on next week, you might see it pop up here and there if you're lucky to find one of those crafty little guns.
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Student group encourages and diversifies dance
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A student club formed by two friends interested in dance has evolved into an active and engaging forum where those who love dance can participate and learn freely. Founded in 2010 by Lydia Aimone '13 and Morgan Deters '13, the 20-member Swing and Ballroom Dance club will offer its first-ever feature-length performance on Friday evening.
"There are so many different forms of social dance—swing, tango, Latin, blues, etc.—and different variations of each," Aimone said. "My goal for this club is that we can all share that knowledge with each other and grow as dancers. Making it a collaborative effort makes it that much more rewarding."
Seven members of the group will perform during the Grimm Ballroom Tales, retelling several familiar fairy tales through the medium of ballroom dance.
"The major dances that will be featured are swing, rumba, tango, and salsa," Aimone, performance choreographer and director, said. "I chose the specific dances to fit with the stories. For example, the story that features swing is humorous and light, while the story that features tango is dark and intense. The audience should expect to experience the different moods and emotions of each dance, as well as the beauty and versatility."
Though this is the group's final performance of the year, the club will continue to meet each week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and welcome new members.
"We don't want to discourage anyone from participating because they feel that they do not have as much experience with dance," Aimone said. "We are always looking for new faces, whether or not they have dance experience, because everyone has something to offer or take away from our group."
The Grimm Ballroom Tales performance begins at 8 p.m. in Evans Auditorium on Friday, March 22.
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However, if AI is to mean something and be a useful term to help delineate different technologies and approaches from others, then it has to be meaningful. A term that means everything to everyone means nothing to anyone.
In one of our previous articles "Is Machine Learning Really AI?" we go over our opinions on what we believe AI has to mean to be useful. In summary, our view is that AI systems need to be able to sense and understand their environment, learn from past behaviors and apply that learning to future behaviors, and adapt to new circumstances by reasoning from experience and learning and then generating new learning from those new circumstances and experiences. As we have defined in the above article, Machine Learning is the set of technologies and approaches that provide a means by which computer systems can encode learning and then apply future information to that learning to come to conclusions. Clearly, Machine Learning is a prerequisite for AI. But as we've said before, ML is necessary, but not sufficient for AI. Likewise, not all ML systems are operating in the context of what we're trying to achieve with AI.
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In the above newsletter article, we talk about what parts of AI are not ML, but we didn't dive into what parts of ML are not AI. In our conversations with customers we seem to find two divergent perspectives of ML. Some say that even the narrowest form of AI is still AI. Since we have not yet achieved Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), despite some attempts to get us close, then all practical implementations of AI in the field are narrow AI of one form or another. We find this reductio ad absurdum unhelpful. It's not useful to call a data science effort that uses random decision forests (a form of ML) for the specific task of achieving a very specific learning outcome to be at the same level as attempts to build systems that can learn and adapt to new situations.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski was named MLS Player of the Month for September by members of the North American Soccer Reporters on Thursday, the fifth time he has won the award in his career and third time this season.
The MVP frontrunner is the first player in league history to receive the honor three times in the same season after winning the award in April and June. Only four other players have earned Player of the Month recognition multiple times in the same season – Clint Mathis (2000), Carlos Ruiz (2002), Landon Donovan (2003) and Juan Pablo Angel (2007).
Wondolowski scored four goals and had two assists in five games during September. His contributions helped the Supporters' Shield leaders to an unbeaten 3-0-2 record for the month. He scored game winners against Chivas USA on Sept. 15 and Seattle Sounders FC on Sept. 23 to set a new MLS record for game-winning goals in a single season with 11. Wondolowski also came off the bench to rally the Earthquakes from a two-goal deficit against the Portland Timbers on Sept. 19, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw.
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By Eileen Flannigan | KF19 | India
Eileen and Irene are both fellows in India. Eileen is living in Imphal, Manipur and Irene is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. While in conversations with one another, we have been struck by how different the cities are. We've compiled these observations to share with you our experiences of the rich and diverse culture of India. Eileen's profiled in Part 2 below, while Irene is featured in Part 1.
Top 3 things that you notice while roaming your neighborhood?
To some degree, Imphal looks like most Indian cities; colorful clothes laid out on riverbeds, vibrant vegetable vendors, cows grazing in busy streets, sidewalk barbers and active "hotels" (i.e. shops) of meat, rice, and tea. However, on closer investigation, my curiosity led me to these:
- Rickshaw drivers in disguise. I was perplexed why most of the rickshaw drivers were covered from head-to-toe with only eyes showing, even on very hot days. I learned that these educated young men were forced to take this job because of the high unemployment in this region. It's considered an act of shame for themselves and their families if their identity was known.
- Men with large guns. Sadly, this has been a hotbed for militancy for decades. At any given moment, I'll see men in combat uniforms jammed into the back of a vehicle or a crew taking a break at a paan shop or a tank slowly cruising down the street with the watchman's bust out the top.
- Kids in uniform. I live right across the street from a primary school and my favorite morning ritual is to watch them all gather with the last bit of wild exuberance before the subdued day ahead. Children arrive scrunched with siblings on bikes, rickshaws, or father's shoulders. Sisters eagerly tie younger one's bows, friends connected by sweet hand holding and boys arm and arm while imitating their favorite cricket bowler.
When you want the "comforts of home" experience, what do you do?
I live with a family that has two young boys, so I've taught them some American card games like Go Fish, Slap Jack and Crazy Eights. On chilly nights we obsessively play with gusto, which always makes me happily nostalgic.
Although, when I'm really longing for home, I head to the best hotel in town to have a cappuccino and baked yogurt, which is a newly delicious discovery that is a cross between a crème brûlée, and American style yogurt. Although I appreciate the ritual and social nuances of chai time, there's nothing like the comforts of a cup of coffee or two, to turn my day around. Added bonus is this cafe plays the most wonderfully bad acoustic remakes of American songs. Depending on my mood, I am either really happy or deeply embarrassed that I now know all the lyrics to Rhinestone Cowboy.
Describe the people and culture in your region.
Manipur is one of the most northeastern states of India, snugly positioned next to Myanmar, formally known as Burma. Almost all states in the northeast have international borders with countries that include Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and China which has meant a continuous migration of people with strong ethnic identities. The amalgamation of different tribal nations, indigenous traditions, languages and food has left a dynamic imprint on the Manipuri culture. They have a rich arts heritage, however my favorite pastime is the daily theatre of weaved garments whisking by in the streets, with just the right amount of dramatic flair. Most women don't wear saris but a long wrap-around skirt that tell a story of the woman, her home tribe and religious lineage through the intricate patterned design, electrified colors and weave techniques.
I love Indian food and its explosion of spices to awaken an exotic, far-away feeling in me. However, one of my biggest surprises has been with my culinary experiences. It's not your typical Indian fare of masala, cardamom, coriander and the like, with the exclusion of turmeric, spices are used minimally here, if at all. Manipuris smother everything with the king chili (the hottest in the world) and say that "rice is always the main course" with something fermented (fish or bamboo) and possibly dried meat as a side. Thankfully, my host family has been understanding of my western palette and doesn't try to push the king chili on me, as I think we both know it would end badly.
What type of work is common in this region for Kiva borrowers?
I've been awed by the way Kiva borrowers work many different, inter-connected businesses to sustain their livelihoods. There is no main industry to speak of, so the women must find creative ways to bring in little bits of income from many different sources, mostly 4, 5 or even 6 businesses operating at once. The Kiva borrowers, all women, live in remote hill areas with fertile land and weaving skills that start at a very young age and are seeded in deep traditions. They are using these strengths to form business of:
Weaving + Rice Paddy + Garden
All village women will be involved in these three activities. Weaving is done twice daily, at dawn and late night when all the other household chores are completed. Rice harvesting is only once a year and the yield is not only expected to feed the whole family throughout the year but provide a small supplemental income. A majority of families, regardless of income level, have a paddy field that has been pasted down through the generations. In addition, village families will have anything from a kitchen garden to a full farm. In this region, they typically grow potatoes, gooseberries, ginger, turmeric, cabbage, chillies and will use the harvest for family consumption and market sales.
Piggery + Poultry
"Piggeries", as pig farms are known here, can reap a good profit, especially around festival time when the demand is high. Ladies will spend about 8-9 months feeding their pigs from scraps from their garden and rice paddies. In most cases, a woman who is raising pigs will be raising chickens,too. This is because chickens, like pigs, are a home based business and can be sold within 4-6 weeks, allowing the Kiva borrower profit to live and pay back the loan while waiting for the income from the piggery.
Clothing +Tea + Paan+ Variety Stores
The resale of used clothing has provided a good living for Kiva borrowers here because of the high profit margins with less time and hard labor then other activities. In addition, tea stalls, paan shops and variety shops are heavily littered throughout India, but in rural areas they are still viable means to respond to village needs.
What are the main strengths of your MFI and how have you experienced these in the field?
Kiva's partner, WSDS-Initiate, has many strengths that contribute to successfully penetrating the remote regions in the northeast. Manipur has several challenges and complexities that make it difficult for financial institutions to operate. Which of course, compound the effects of social, political, and geographic circumstances by widening the disparities in rural populations by financial exclusion. WSDS- Initiate, has a long history of working in this area, not only in a financial role but a social services capacity and understands the ethnic conflicts and nuances needed to work with many different tribal communities. They operate with an inclusive approach that tribal harmony and peace-building is pivotal to the regions long-term growth. Therefore, they work with the three major tribes (Kuki, Naga & Meitei) in remote and sometimes dangerous regions with a needs-based approach to financial inclusion. This includes, not only providing loans, but financial training and savings education. I've personally met hundreds of WSDS clients, in several villages and have witnessed how they work to financially include and educate all women, even those that are considered "too high risk", such as widows, women over 55 years old and those with little collateral.
In addition, I've been particularly inspired by how they continue to strive to make a social impact in this region, which isn't easy. They have partnered with organizations that are using innovative ways of enhancing their client's livelihood activities by enabling them to get better access to solar power, education, agriculture and forestry projects that benefit the whole community. It's clear that WSDS's investment in these villages are holistic with the overarching driving principle of poverty alleviation.
Eileen Flannigan is a Kiva fellow (19th class) serving in Manipur, India with the micro finance organization, WSDS Initiate. Support our Indian partners here, join the Indian lending team, WSDS lending team or get a holiday gift card for someone special!


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