kady21
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« on: June 05, 2007, 07:11:11 PM » |
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Hi all, I am new here, and not sure how this all works yet, but it was nice to see something good on the news tonight. Like many others, before tonight, I had not heard of KIVA. Finally a place where I could do something and feel like I might make a difference. After the story aired I went directly to my computer and headed for the webpage. I must of been one of many as the Kiva loan site was temporarily down. I havent had a chance to actually see how it works and or how easy it will be to use. It will be nice to be able to see where and what your loan/donation will be used for. How great is it that $25.00 can make a difference in someones life. You are not expected to make a payment every week or month, you choose how much you can spend and who it is given to. I am excited with the whole concept and as soon as the site is back up will be looking into making a loan. I hope I dont sound like a wacko, really I am not.  |
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #1 on: June 05, 2007, 07:23:46 PM » |
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Hi kady21! Welcome to Kiva Friends! You're not a wacko, at least not any more than the rest of us!  Check out ABC News piece on Kiva  |
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kady21
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« Reply To This #2 on: June 05, 2007, 07:35:35 PM » |
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Hi Richard Thanks for the welcome !! Kiva is back up, so I am now looking into making my first loan.  |
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Julia
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« Reply To This #3 on: June 05, 2007, 08:02:18 PM » |
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I hope I dont sound like a wacko, really I am not. You seem real normal for the folks around here.... We're all a bit 'into' Kiva. Welcome. To everyone new. Come on in and make yourselves at home. |
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I get up in the morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.
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Spartan
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« Reply To This #4 on: June 05, 2007, 08:09:45 PM » |
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Welcome to the community! If you are looking for someone to make a loan to some other members of the community have posted link to people they are supporting now so please feel free to join them.  If you want your first loan to be a real example of a modern go getter, I suggest this person: http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=11017 |
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 "The greatest pain a man can suffer is to have knowledge of much & power over nothing" - Herodotus |
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qwiksilver
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« Reply To This #5 on: June 05, 2007, 08:59:23 PM » |
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Welcome.
The good feeling you get doing something good that's going to last is plenty addicting.
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Ramón
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« Reply To This #6 on: June 05, 2007, 09:46:30 PM » |
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Kadi --- welcome!!
Let us know who your first loan went to!
--Ramon
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"pecuniam do mutuam, ergo sum"
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kady21
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« Reply To This #7 on: June 06, 2007, 09:06:41 PM » |
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---Ramon & everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know I finally made my first loan last night. It went to a 38 year old that sells kitchen supplies in Iraq. It was hard making a choice, I wanted to give to everyone. I looked tonight and it seems that his loan total was funded. That is so awesome!! I am sure that I will do more in the future, maybe not everyone, I do have limits.
It just made me feel good to give even if it was only a little.
----Kady
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Ramón
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« Reply To This #8 on: June 06, 2007, 10:26:20 PM » |
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Kady, congratulations on the first loan. I still remembee how exciting it was, an it still it for every loan I make.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us and for helping another person break the cycle of poverty.
--Ramon
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kady21
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« Reply To This #9 on: June 06, 2007, 10:40:00 PM » |
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If not for the news report I wouldnt have had a clue.
I can only hope that what ever is given will make a
difference. We all need a boost now and then
Kady
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AGullen
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« Reply To This #10 on: June 07, 2007, 02:21:44 AM » |
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That is true. Now your job is to spread the word to those who didn't see the show, although like most Kiva fans I'm sure its already on your mind  |
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Ramón
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« Reply To This #11 on: June 07, 2007, 09:08:56 PM » |
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This is Kiva. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
(do I sound like a nerd now?)
--Ramón
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kady21
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« Reply To This #12 on: June 07, 2007, 09:22:03 PM » |
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No not half nerdy enough !!
Actually it sounded more like a bad alien invasion movie.
But it sure made me laugh
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Ramón
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« Reply To This #13 on: June 07, 2007, 09:33:54 PM » |
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kady21
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« Reply To This #14 on: June 07, 2007, 09:37:01 PM » |
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Oh my, you mean that was actually a "quote" I cant say I am up on star trek lingo, other than the original "beam me up scotty" |
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Julia
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« Reply To This #15 on: June 08, 2007, 08:06:51 AM » |
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This is Kiva. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
(do I sound like a nerd now?)
--Ramón
Have you seen the Star Trek Museum in Second Life? (you can get a starfleet uniform there) I'm not that addicted to Kiva. Sometimes I can go hours without looking at the site. |
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I get up in the morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #16 on: June 08, 2007, 09:40:04 AM » |
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I read in the paper the other day that a local lady expects to make at least $150,000 this year from her virtual clothing boutique!!! (I don't know if she plans on lending any of that through Kiva.) |
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Ramón
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« Reply To This #17 on: June 09, 2007, 10:51:14 AM » |
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Must be Linden dollars. You need to sell a lot of stuff: on average, SL clothing goes for what-- L$ 100 each of so? US$150K is about L$400K, so she must sell 40,000 dresses per year or over 100 per day.
Even L$150,000 would be a lot of dresses to sell.
I wish her good luck and fortune...
--Ramón
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miGIRLS
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« Reply To This #18 on: June 09, 2007, 01:31:32 PM » |
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The difference in what loans were needed four hours ago and what is needed now is stunning. The rate at which loans were fulfilled today is truly a blessing!
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #19 on: June 09, 2007, 11:22:40 PM » |
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Ramón, that was $150,000 (USD) in the story! |
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Julia
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« Reply To This #20 on: June 10, 2007, 01:26:51 PM » |
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Ramón, that was $150,000 (USD) in the story! I'm going to learn how to make clothes in SL... Great product to sell. You only have to make it once. |
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I get up in the morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.
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RichardF
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« Reply To This #21 on: June 10, 2007, 01:33:53 PM » |
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Cool! |
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