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...much longer will Americans allow our leaders to repeat the tired and disingenuous rhetoric that ignores the depressing reality in Iraq? Mark Wardlaw Santa Rosa, California, U.S. The Big Idea of Small Loans Never has there been a more timely recognition of the quiet revolution started by microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus than the awarding of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize [Oct. 23]. Yunus' achievement is a shining example of how social and religious prejudices can be sensitively overcome within a community and without the confrontation, sensationalism and politicization that seem to have become the hallmarks for handling issues today...
Never has there been a more timely recognition of the quiet revolution started by microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus than the awarding of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize [Oct. 23]. Yunus' achievement is a shining example of how social and religious prejudices can be sensitively overcome within a community and without the confrontation, sensationalism and politicization that seem to have become the hallmarks for handling issues today. For doing this and for subverting long-held economic principles, Yunus deserved both the Peace and the Economics Prizes...
...Faust said. “It was a really exciting possibility. His mother was clearly a pathbreaker, both in her creativity in designing the cartoon, the artistry involved, and the proto-feminism in this tough little girl.” Faust added that Marjorie Buell was also a pioneer in her entrepreneurship, which Nancy F. Cott, the library’s faculty director, said added to the collection’s significance.“She’s interesting as an example of a woman in business, as well as a creative woman who got commercial success...
...This Jitterbug has excellent pedigree: built by mighty Samsung, it was co-designed by Martin Cooper, the man who made the first cell-phone call in 1973, and his wife, Arlene Harris, herself a telecom pioneer. During the late 1990s, the couple created the SOS Phone for people who just wanted something around in case of emergencies. The SOS Phone evolved into the Jitterbug, the star of Cooper and Harris? new mobile operator, GreatCall...
Still, being a pioneer has its growing pains. The ElderSpirit group ran out of money when it unexpectedly had to pay $250,000 to construct a retaining wall on the property. Residents are looking for funds to complete the interior of the common house and four adjoining apartments. In the meantime, they try to keep team spirit going with communal meals about twice a month. One was recently held at the town's senior center, and residents have picnicked on the nearby Virginia Creeper Trail. At other times, there are informal meals in one another's kitchens...