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  Counter-Hegemonic Forces  and the Bolivian Meltdown: a beggar seated upon a throne of gold   (qtd in Morales 141) by Dennis Morgan PSC328 Fall 2003 Otherwise, the Bolivian president's advisers recalled him as saying,  "I may be back here in a year, this time seeking political asylum." NEW YORK TIMES, 23 October 2003 The World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) helped to create a counter-hegemonic force through the implementation of their Structural Adjustment Loans (SALs).  Bolivia represents the latest example of a meltdown in government legitimacy in the developing world.  Anti-globalization forces appear to gather their greatest strength around issues of natural resources and assets perceived as national wealth. Bolivia belongs to a unique national class of counter-hegemonic force.  Government policies became tied to debt loads and not to any specific development strategy.  The cost has been passed to those who can least affo...

Culture started in small places The easiest places to find it We build disaster upon disaster We declare an emergency to ignore environmental impact Where disaster comes from Money talks and rational public policy walks We live in caves Life finds other ways We used to go to the hard places to do art Deep inside the Earth Art for places removed from everyday life Greater risk and greater effort "What class you have today?" she asked "I feel like I am always doing Art"

Data is what brings resolution The starfish not worse for it What is an emergency We have theories that work very well Wolves came back to Yellowstone Yellowstone came back to Yellowstone There is no debate or doubt there Data shows the answer What is keystone in that environment The rest is half a guess If we care to Mammals everywhere If we were removed Would the environment respond in a positive way? We all know that answer I would argue with you We are not a keystone that much is clear The sunsets would not be as nice

What we called pioneers gave them the same name The land was something for people who didn't know where they were going Arrived the bottom of the former ocean colonizers The Lakota first named them but no sign was needed Everyone who arrives hears their name those who walked them By car they could not imagine the joy to see The hardship laid down in layers by life itself Seemingly devoid of life ever defined by life Like a wager on team extinction 

What you remember you remember Some everyday is recalled We live on different planets Any two people can build a Universe Either one can tear it down

  A Vision for the Future: Building on Progress and Learning from the Past The story of Zenica is not just one of hardship but also resilience, transformation, and untapped potential. In 2024, the closure of the coke plant signaled a turning point—a moment when environmental recovery and sustainable planning could finally take center stage. This marks an opportunity to redefine Zenica’s identity, not just as an industrial city, but as a model of ecological and cultural renewal for the entire region. Environmental Leadership for a Sustainable Future The environmental challenges Zenica faces—polluted air, compromised rivers, and industrial fallout—are daunting, but they also provide a foundation for leadership in green innovation. By embracing renewable energy, urban greening projects, and sustainable industry, Zenica can turn its past into a powerful narrative of recovery. Initiatives that prioritize clean air, water conservation, and energy efficiency will not only improve the qual...

 Update: Funny Story, two year process to go to the Peace Corps  Offered Indonesia, Africa and Thailand.  Spent two years working the process, So 30 days from departure they find disorderly conduct on record from thirty plus years.  I will be honest, I have done a thousand background checks and I have never read one or was ever questioned about it. So they say I did not disclose so I am banned from applying for a year.  Meanwhile my spam folder is full of recruitment emails to apply in January, never mind I am banned for a year. Going through this process I am confident that fifty percent of Peace Corps volunteers feel they made a mistake in going.  I have heard stories of sexual assault and was glad I wasn't a women going. So after two years they recommend I wait a year and then go back through the two year process.  I love service but I am not a moron. Rather open my eyes to what I can accomplish in two years.  Peace Corps sure did miss out, but...