On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 3:41 AM, Vitaliy wrote: > "Vitaliy" wrote: >> So I went to kiva.org, and was surprised to see the following: >> >> ----------------------------- >> http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses >> >> Thanks Kiva Lenders! You've funded EVERY loan on the site!! >> >> To date, Kiva has enabled lenders to send $57,438,685 to the working poor >> around the world. >> Currently, we are experiencing a traffic spike and all previously >> fundraising loans have been fully funded. Our team is working with Kiva's >> Field Partners around the globe to approve new loan applications every >> day. >> ----------------------------- >> >> This is certainly counter-intuitive to me, considering the economic >> situation. Does anybody have a psychological one? :) > > Meaning, "a psychological explanation". Sorry. > According to Google they were featured on Oprah and The Today Show, causing a major spike in [lender] traffic. - ML -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist