They are mostly useless. Did World Bank predict the Arab Spring? That single event threw a monkey wrench into a dozen middle east country's economies for the next ten years. World Bank research is useless. They are no more than an economic strong arm tool of the US. This in itself is not a problem, most people acknowledge this, it is not a secret. However, the continued harmful policies that the World Bank pushes onto developing nations, such as economic policies, environmental policies, development plans, economic loans ect... continues to cause untold damage and promotes institutional corruption. Want to prove me wrong? Point to ONE success story of the World Bank. Please find ANY country they have intervened in to have a demonstrably positive effect. Answer, there is none.
It really is. They have the same consultants writing the same drivel for decades. They have no solutions, only more ways to push unsustainable debt onto downtrodden countries. ie. Don't waste your time.
The hopes of mankind rest in your capable hands. May your precious cargo of dehydrated ice-cream and liquified shepherds pie conquer the deadly thermosphere, dodging micro-meteorites and space junk to find your way to safety!
Will no one think of the mountains? These ancient citizens of the planet, taking millions of years to form, just minding their own business, and we arrogant humans go and blow the top off of them. Honestly, it's just rude.
That seems equivalent to stealing an iPhone, a device that has all your digital data, financial information, communications, essential life info requires for personal and professional survival.
We have a system of law and order. The law was broken and HOPEFULLY the investigation will find out who was involved in this plot to steal the election. The Conservatives only won around 35% of the popular vote, it was a TIGHT election. A few thousand votes swinging either way in close ridings would have been enough to radically change the outcome.
"Should everyone stop voting for the party they felt to represent them the best, because of a couple of bad apples?
Canada is not the USA, we have more than two parties. We have dozens of parties! Are you so ideologically blind as to vote for one party, even if you know they are corrupt and do not represent your best interests as a tax paying citizen? Really? Are you that cynical? Because if so, that is incredibly sad. We deserve the best government money can buy. If there is corruption, it should be routed out. If a party is rotten, it's leader should resign. If the Prime Minister can no longer guarantee he/she has the trust of the citizenry, a confidence vote should be called. We have many options in our democracy, we do not have to accept corruption, lies, deception.
Iran are the bad guys. They directly support terrorism in dozens of countries and are actively targeting Americans (among other nationalities). The Iranian Regime also has no qualms about targeting their own civilians. Iran's day is coming, they will get their due. A new dawn of freedom and democracy awaits their oppressed masses.
Of course, you realize that NO ONE predicted the impact that the internet would have a scant 30 years ago. A little over 100 years ago NO ONE predicted the impact that intercontinental flight would have, let alone the advanced made with war machines throughout the 20th century. Frankly, I pity your lack of imagination. In the next few years, there will be more space tourists visiting space than there have been professional astronauts in the past sixty years. Things change, some people can predict them, most cannot. I haven't even mentioned advances that are happening in artificial intelligence, Human-machine interfaces, drones, sub-atomic computing, even advances in harnessing energy. The list is endless.
We have the WHEEL! Those silly Mayans didn't have the wheel! If they had the wheel they could have just hopped on their cart and quickly roll away in the opposite direction of climate change, walking just isn't fast enough.
In this community, the neighbors all subscribed to the same twitter feed, so they all got the emergency call at the same time, and responded in strength to confront the thieves and catch them in the act. Quite the effective neighborhood watch if you ask me. Strength in numbers.
Those guys probably could have been lynched to make an example to other thieves. Mob justice is very effective in African villages where police presence is weak or non-existent.
Perhaps this is how cellphones made their way initially, but the ICT revolution is built on sound business. There has been much investment from the Middle East and other telcom companies such as Vodafone. Cheap, low cost 'African' versions of phones are easily available for as little as $20. Cellphone services such as SMS, telephone banking, are revolutionizing hundreds of millions of lives. The great part is, this is still the beginning of the revolution, the next stage is to wire up everyone for highspeed internet, which is well underway, particularly in Kenya. I think, what you are really talking about is the shadow economy, or 'informal economy'. Laws are very flexible in many African nations, cargo containers full of all kinds of electronics make their way to the shores and docks of major African cities, e-waste included. However, most people would rather buy a store bought version if they can afford it, people like warranty after all. Indeed, there are thriving businesses for second hand cellphones, and even replacement parts and repair. Nothing goes to waste in Africa.
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They are mostly useless. Did World Bank predict the Arab Spring? That single event threw a monkey wrench into a dozen middle east country's economies for the next ten years. World Bank research is useless. They are no more than an economic strong arm tool of the US. This in itself is not a problem, most people acknowledge this, it is not a secret. However, the continued harmful policies that the World Bank pushes onto developing nations, such as economic policies, environmental policies, development plans, economic loans ect... continues to cause untold damage and promotes institutional corruption. Want to prove me wrong? Point to ONE success story of the World Bank. Please find ANY country they have intervened in to have a demonstrably positive effect. Answer, there is none.
It really is. They have the same consultants writing the same drivel for decades. They have no solutions, only more ways to push unsustainable debt onto downtrodden countries. ie. Don't waste your time.
The ATV carries more than 1.5 tons than the Dragon.
The hopes of mankind rest in your capable hands. May your precious cargo of dehydrated ice-cream and liquified shepherds pie conquer the deadly thermosphere, dodging micro-meteorites and space junk to find your way to safety!
Will no one think of the mountains? These ancient citizens of the planet, taking millions of years to form, just minding their own business, and we arrogant humans go and blow the top off of them. Honestly, it's just rude.
Usually a few beers (Yes, I really am that good looking).
That seems equivalent to stealing an iPhone, a device that has all your digital data, financial information, communications, essential life info requires for personal and professional survival.
"Should everyone stop voting for the party they felt to represent them the best, because of a couple of bad apples?
Canada is not the USA, we have more than two parties. We have dozens of parties! Are you so ideologically blind as to vote for one party, even if you know they are corrupt and do not represent your best interests as a tax paying citizen? Really? Are you that cynical? Because if so, that is incredibly sad. We deserve the best government money can buy. If there is corruption, it should be routed out. If a party is rotten, it's leader should resign. If the Prime Minister can no longer guarantee he/she has the trust of the citizenry, a confidence vote should be called. We have many options in our democracy, we do not have to accept corruption, lies, deception.
Iran are the bad guys. They directly support terrorism in dozens of countries and are actively targeting Americans (among other nationalities). The Iranian Regime also has no qualms about targeting their own civilians. Iran's day is coming, they will get their due. A new dawn of freedom and democracy awaits their oppressed masses.
Wide open spaces with no light pollution. This can finally be an asset! Not kidding either, go down there for vacation, the night sky is amazing.
- non-lethal crowd control: tear gas grenade
- parties (or impromptu parades): confetti grenade
- stock market crashes/rises: ticker-tape grenade
- religious ceremonies: dove of peace grenade
- political conventions: t-shirt prize grenade
- insurrection (regular explodey grenade)
Burden of a Superpower, the only one around actually.
Add another layer of bureaucracy! Doh!
On the other hand, we should strive to make war as efficient and quick as possible, so better to end it sooner.
Startrek PADD = iPad. ;)
Where we're going, we don't need roads!
Of course, you realize that NO ONE predicted the impact that the internet would have a scant 30 years ago. A little over 100 years ago NO ONE predicted the impact that intercontinental flight would have, let alone the advanced made with war machines throughout the 20th century. Frankly, I pity your lack of imagination. In the next few years, there will be more space tourists visiting space than there have been professional astronauts in the past sixty years. Things change, some people can predict them, most cannot. I haven't even mentioned advances that are happening in artificial intelligence, Human-machine interfaces, drones, sub-atomic computing, even advances in harnessing energy. The list is endless.
We have the WHEEL! Those silly Mayans didn't have the wheel! If they had the wheel they could have just hopped on their cart and quickly roll away in the opposite direction of climate change, walking just isn't fast enough.
I'll be in my early 70's, hopefully still alive...
I just spit my coffee all over my macbook, thanks! Thankfully, it WASN"T frothy.
Is upon us! Make sure to stock up on incendiaries and rations.
In this community, the neighbors all subscribed to the same twitter feed, so they all got the emergency call at the same time, and responded in strength to confront the thieves and catch them in the act. Quite the effective neighborhood watch if you ask me. Strength in numbers.
There are more Twitter users in Kenya than Egypt (which is arguably a richer country). You'd be surprised.
Those guys probably could have been lynched to make an example to other thieves. Mob justice is very effective in African villages where police presence is weak or non-existent.
Perhaps this is how cellphones made their way initially, but the ICT revolution is built on sound business. There has been much investment from the Middle East and other telcom companies such as Vodafone. Cheap, low cost 'African' versions of phones are easily available for as little as $20. Cellphone services such as SMS, telephone banking, are revolutionizing hundreds of millions of lives. The great part is, this is still the beginning of the revolution, the next stage is to wire up everyone for highspeed internet, which is well underway, particularly in Kenya. I think, what you are really talking about is the shadow economy, or 'informal economy'. Laws are very flexible in many African nations, cargo containers full of all kinds of electronics make their way to the shores and docks of major African cities, e-waste included. However, most people would rather buy a store bought version if they can afford it, people like warranty after all. Indeed, there are thriving businesses for second hand cellphones, and even replacement parts and repair. Nothing goes to waste in Africa.