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...ones that have the best policies and institutional environment to best make use of aid," says an economist working for a major Western donor. "Or indeed spend any money whatsoever." So even for countries that have benefited from debt relief, write-offs are only one step on the ladder out of poverty. And it's a small step. "Frankly, debt relief should be put in the proper perspective," says the World Bank official. "It's not a magic bullet. The poor countries still need a lot of resources." Writing off the remaining debts of the 27 countries that have qualified...
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...Something bigger than us.” That was the theme evoked again and again by the cast and crew of the new firefighter film, Ladder 49. With a marquee led by the recently A-listed Joaquin Phoenix and buoyed by screen veteran John Travolta, the movie captures a lifetime’s passage of firefighting for the members of one ladder in the Baltimore Fire Department as seen through the eyes of Phoenix’s character, Jack Morrison. A sweeping timeline highlights the brotherly bond formed by the men in the firehouse, where duty takes precedence, but often...
...alone quality of the film, for many it illuminates the sacrifice that are given across many vocations. The “unsung heroes” section on the movie’s official website is filled with submissions from fans drawing parallels between their heroes and the firefighters of Ladder...
...enabling agent. The earth won't move if Latham wins, nor will the lights go out all over Australia. Latham has narrowed the gap between himself and Howard. But in doing so, he has surrendered more than a few points of difference. Along the way, while climbing the campaign ladder, the westie prophet has lost some of his early magic...