Calming influence eyed for 27th Street traffic plan
City commissioners weigh a possible 200000 traffic calming project for 27th Street to curb volumes spurred by closures on 31st Street and nearby construction. Data from 2012 and recent weeks show high volumes and varying speeds as residents urge action before 31st Street reopens.
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Lumni Pioneers Income Share Education in Latin America
Lumni funds university studies for thousands of students in Chile Colombia Mexico and Peru and tests a U S pilot with 27 students. Students repay a fixed share of income typically 10 to 15 percent for up to six years with no collateral or interest. If unpaid Lumni may pursue court collection.
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Lumni income share plan eyed to fund Latin American students
Andres Oppenheimer reports Lumni co founder Felipe Vergara promoting income share agreements as a way to fund 30,000 students in five years, arguing corporations will invest for scale rather than donate. Critics warn of debt risk and misaligned incentives, while experts urge clear wage data and consumer protections.
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Old Home Town Year Ago in 1915 Golf Lesson
Experienced Country Club players will guide beginners at the golf links this afternoon. They aim to spark interest and teach careful strokes, noting many beginners merely swat at the ball at first. The older players want newcomers to start right with proper form.
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Conservatives win in Britain sparks surprise and debate
Conservative victory shocks Britain with exit polls predicting a hung Parliament. Cameron’s landslide prompts resignations by Miliband, Clegg, and Farage, while SNP's Nicola Sturgeon challenges the agenda. The prime minister pledges reforms, including Human Rights Act repeal and tighter immigration, as Scotland resists independence. Cal Thomas notes American observers should study the shift.
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