shochman
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« on: July 17, 2007, 06:46:09 PM » |
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So thanks to all of you who had so many great suggestions about linking a love for "world" music and a desire to support Kiva! With your help I wrote an installment of my AOL Spinner.com column "Around the World all about it, and it went on line this morning.... You can read it here: http://www.spinner.com/2007/07/17/wanna-be-a-global-music-mogul-try-kiva/I hope it brings more people to Kiva and spurs some action. again, thanks! Steve |
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« Reply To This #1 on: July 17, 2007, 07:00:35 PM » |
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Wow--very nice!  |
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« Reply To This #2 on: July 17, 2007, 07:05:56 PM » |
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Hi, Steve - Checked out your article and it's GREAT. One problem, though: Your statement "Kiva works with on-the-ground organizations throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America in particular, with neither Kiva not its partners taking any cut, and the loans being provided interest free." is not accurate. Kiva doesn't take a cut, but the partners do. Kiva wants to support local microlenders that give decent terms to lenders. Also, the loans are by no means "interest free." The local microlenders just charge far less interest than the loan-shark moneylenders that are the alternative. Generally the poor people who take loans that Kiva helps finance would never be able to qualify for a bank loan in their countries. Check out the "About" section of Kiva, which explains how they work. If you just make this one sentence more accurate, the article is really wonderful. ..... and, I'm glad you chose the photo of one of my borrowers. I was struck by the photo and snapped it up. |
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« Reply To This #3 on: July 17, 2007, 07:23:07 PM » |
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Great artcle Steve.  I too saw the no-interest comment. Actually nobody takes a "cut" of the loan made through Kiva, in that the borrower gets the whole loan. So you are right on with that. But the borrower does pay back more than he/she was loaned, in the form of interest and fees. |
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« Reply To This #4 on: July 17, 2007, 07:57:33 PM » |
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Excellent Article Steve.... I of course overlooked any errors except for MY NAME WASN'T MENTIONED!!!!!!!!!!! LOL oh, that and the ballet bust. part of the $250k 'what's up with that' question. Your article Might have brought new members... only 30 loans at present. Thanks for mentioning KIVAFriends...now I have to dress up! |
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shochman
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« Reply To This #5 on: July 17, 2007, 08:07:11 PM » |
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Thanks for the feedback... I can make minor changes to the piece if need be for clarification.
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« Reply To This #7 on: July 17, 2007, 09:49:59 PM » |
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Steve,
Kudo's on a well written, well focused and direct approach to getting your readers involved with the KIVA way of life. Your personal efforts to expand our loaner base is highly appreciated and definately noted! I'm not KIVA, but I'm especially grateful to you for your efforts and the musically orientated people that will hopefully benefit from your article, in the form of new funding!
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QueenOfHearts
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« Reply To This #8 on: July 17, 2007, 10:09:48 PM » |
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Great job Steve....this article should pique some interest among music lovers...and your comments that helpig in the "community" will also aid the local musicians is a great point.
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« Reply To This #9 on: July 18, 2007, 12:10:27 AM » |
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Good article, Steve, and love your enthusiasm! |
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« Reply To This #10 on: July 21, 2007, 11:28:05 AM » |
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Based on early returns, I can't say this article had much of an impact on Kiva traffic.  But I still think it's a great article in support of the performing arts!  Maybe it will have a "sleeper" efect. |
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shochman
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« Reply To This #11 on: July 22, 2007, 02:18:09 PM » |
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I don't think I'd expect a big, immediate bump of activity from my column.... I am still building a readership base and reaction to things like this can be iffy as well.... I hope instead it just helps raise consciousness about Kiva, create some familiarity among some people who might not be aware of it, plant some seeds that could sprout in the future.... and this will not be the only time Kiva will figure in Around the World. There will be more mentions/features to come down the line as fitting...
thanks to all here for the input and very kind words!!
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« Reply To This #12 on: July 22, 2007, 05:49:20 PM » |
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Steve - I wouldn't expect a big bump in the charts immediately either. Wait and see. Meanwhile, there are those among us who have forwarded your URL to other people who might be interested both in Kiva and in your site. I think you did a fantastic job! 
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shochman
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« Reply To This #13 on: August 02, 2007, 03:41:26 PM » |
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Glenda -- sorry it took so long to reply, but thanks for the support! glad people are enjoying the column... very gratifying!! http://www.spinner.com/category/around-the-world/ |
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