Kiva is the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website. Their goal is to help eliminate poverty by giving small non-profit loans ( starting as little as $25) to entrepreneurs in developing countries.These entrepreneurs usually can’t go to a bank for a loan because they don’t have enough money to make a deposit or have any collateral for the loan.

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A special offer from our friends!

Warm Up Your 2008 Holidays with the Endless Summer! Purchase a Winter ‘08 Las Olas safari by this December 31st and Las Olas will throw in: $100 gift certificate for your new swim suit at Athleta and the Endless Summer soundtrack CD, the ultimate tunes for your surf safari, such a deal for you forward thinkers and spenders.

The surfbreak is a reef that breaks right to a sandy shore. The waves are plentiful, yet forgiving. The location has been chosen for it’s warm waters, typically gentle waves and friendly surfing community. Las Olas guests surf on soft deck starters or hand-shaped, performance longboards made specifically for women.

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Give Mom a card now - enjoy a day of LUX later!

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