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The World Bank & IMF: 50 Years is Enough - Kennedy

Danny Kennedy The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund together have more power to influence development in the Third World than do any other institutions on the planet. For the last fifty years - tens of billions of dollars have been loaned to the poorest nations with the ostensible purpose of improving their quality of life. The net result - in most cases - has been disastrous. World Bank and IMF practices often usurp local development priorities. Staggering levels of debt burden countries already poor. The gulf between the privileged few and those clinging to survival has widened. World Bank projects and IMF-imposed structural adjustment programs displace millions of people and devastate the environment. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1994) Danny Kennedy became an environmental activist in his native Australia at the age of twelve when he participated in a movement that stopped the construction of a large dam. He is a founder of Project Underground - the Berkeley-based organization that works with indigenous communities threatened by the mining and oil industries. He is a producer for Australian Public Radio and a member of the Action for Solidarity and Equality in Environment and Development.

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Dean’s Beans Coffee: Birdwatcher’s Blend

(one pound) A smooth and nutty blend of Guatemalan Atitlan and Mexican Chiapas coffees from shade-grown farms; giving great taste while protecting critical migratory songbird habitat.

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Sterling Silver Starfish Pin

In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. Each sterling silver starfish pin is handcrafted and decorated with an intricate pattern of carefully formed and hammered silver balls of varying sizes - including a large ball set delightfully in the center. Artisans have managed to capture the essence and texture of starfish with the unique design and wonderful detailing. A locking sterling silver safety clasp assures that this special starfish will remain a treasured part of your jewelry collection! (1.50” x 1.25”) Check out the matching Starfish Earrings - and choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.

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The Orchestration of News - Solomon

Norman Solomon Surveys and polls indicate that few institutions are as distrusted and disliked as the media. Many people - without knowing the details - sense that what they see - hear and read is orchestrated. (audio cassette - 60 minutes - 1997) Norman Solomon is a leading media critic. His Media Beat column is nationally syndicated - and his articles appear in major newspapers and magazines. He is the author of The Power of Babble - False Hope: The Politics of Illusion in the Clinton Era and Wizards of Media Oz - co-authored with Jeff Cohen.

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Music from the Fair Trade Lands: Putumayo’s Music from the Tea Lands

A soothing - inspirational brew of exotic music steeped in the traditions of Asia’s tea lands - brought to you by Putumayo. Artists include: Zulya (Tatarstan) - Lei Qiang (China) - Ghulam Ali (Pakistan) - Sanjay Mishra (India) - Oki (Japan) - Okan Murat Ozturk (Turkey) - Kamil Alipour (Iran) - Hila Hambala (Indonesia) - Ancient Future (China/USA) - Ujang Suryana (Indonesia).

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