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October 22, 2008

Never too Old to Work

by Thin Lei Win, Reuters AlertNet, UK - What would you do if you lost three family members - two to HIV - and were diagnosed with intestinal cancer? If you're 59-year-old Khun Bampen, you set up a weaving centre using a 5,000 Baht (less than $150) grant from a local non-governmental organisation and persuade friends to join you.

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