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I'm trying to head off a torrent of "reply to all" family emails about a CBS poll which shows how Obama gets a failing grade for his first year in office, so I decided to post the link on this blog so folks can weigh in as they seem fit. A link to the poll can be found by clicking here . A disclaimer mentions that it is not a scientific poll, demonstrating how CBS can save money by not hiring a polling agency. It also demonstrates the current state of "journalism" I think I'll add a poll for myself, not really that hard. Go ahead, weigh in! I moderate this blog, so be civil.

 I'm still angry with Obama for not meeting with the Dalai Lama. I was happy to see that the Canadian First Nation did not make the same mistake: Ha-Shilth-Sa paper "Interesting News" (page 5)

Like so many others I am disgusted by the excesses of greed in the investment sector. However, this morning I saw a segment on the local New Hampshire business news that made me smile. It was a segment about a website that facilitates small loans to entrepreneurs throughout the world.  The idea is simple, make small loans to people so they can improve their business and their lives. These are loans and there are risks involved with repayment but the concept appeals to me, helping people better their lives through their own efforts.  I urge everyone to take a look at the site and at least read up a bit on the idea of microfinance You can find a link right here at Kiva.org