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"A Dark and Stormy Night".   That is often the opening line to some novels, and it certainly was true here last night.  The wind was blowing and seemed to be finding it's way into the garage, rattling the interior door.  Rattle, rattle, rattle as I lay in my bed, hoping it wasn't a burglar trying to creep inside.  The rain was falling, and the wind chimes, hung from the eaves just outside my bedroom window,  were ding donging in the wind.  I couldn't settle so got up at 4.00am, made myself a cup of tea, and ...

Growing up in India, I was well aware of bribes and bribery required to move a file, get a license or have a record expunged. There are several euphemisms for bribery such as greasing the palms, under the table payments, convenience fees and more.

The bigger the favor, the bigger the bribe. It was accepted as a way of life - the cost of doing business.

I remember a famous poet once wrote "Rishvat leta pakda jaaye toh rishvat deke chhoot" meaning if you get caught accepting a bribe, bribe your way to get out.

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The year was 2005. I was working as a junior planner in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County was conducting a public hearing on a proposed light rail line connecting the western part of the county to downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The beginning

Before Touch-up

After Touch-up (Head, Flower & Shoe completed)

Growing Trees

Roofs under Construction

Colorful Tiles!!!

Housing Project

I remember arriving at the venue about 4:00PM, setting up easels showing the area maps, flip boards and markers, and sign in sheets with several pens. The event began at 6:00PM with a formal presentation from the Florida Department of Transportation ...