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Chicago In 2020?
Although I have lived in the state of Florida for most of my life, I consider myself an "honorary" Chicagoan by virtue of my birth and first ten years on this earth in the Windy City. That being said, I was... 
New Orleans NOW
New Orleans NOW: For the very first timeAugust 29th, 2009 is the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating visit to New Orleans. Perusing CNN's online coverage I was intrigued by, "New... 
Cleveland “Freedomfest” Rally Planned for Friday
In April, thousands gathered at Mall C in downtown Cleveland to voice their anger over taxation and wasteful spending, as part of the nationwide Tea Party protests which were held on April 15th. On Friday, the local Cleveland Tea Party group along with local 9-12 groups will...
3rd Annual Cleveland Walk to Empower to be Held this Mother's Day
More than 1,200 walkers and volunteers will gather at Mall C in downtown Cleveland for the Annual Walk to Empower. This is the third one to be held in Cleveland.The goal of this event is to raise $175,000, as well as breast cancer awareness.This event will be held...Urban Orgs. to Question City Council and Mayoral Candidates
Ten urban-minded organizations are combining forces to question City Council and mayoral candidates about their vision for Austin’s urban core.Event details:WHEN: Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: St. David’s Episcopal Church @ 304 E. 7th StreetAttendees are... Michael Vann Hubbard, Vancouver man shot by police: family sues
It has now been revealed that Michael Vann Hubbard, the man shot to death by Vancouver police last week, was not a criminal and his family are preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver police department. ""My father was not a... 
Man Shot Dead by Vancouver Police Identified & Potential Footage
The X-acto knife wielding homeless man shot by Vancouver police on March 20 has been identified. The victim was Michael Vann Hubbard, a 58 year old man with no fixed address and a suspect of a vehicle break-in on... 
created by Blaine Metzgar | 36 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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234 views | 6 recommendations | 1 comment
Shooting victim in Vancouver only had a small X-Acto knife
Update: 11:22am Saturday March 21stVancouver police have released details today the the man they shot at Homer and Dunsmuir Street yesterday afternoon, was armed with only a small X-Acto knife. He refused to drop... 
The 2nd Annual Poverty Olympics
Olympic protesters took part in the 2nd annual "Poverty Olympics" yesterday on the Vancouver downtown east side. The protesters are trying to bring awareness to the poverty and... 
Liberty demands we allow people to make "bad" choices
It is refreshing to read a rational point of view on the subject of homelessness, addiction and the DTES. It is particularly impactful coming from a family member of someone who chose to live and die that lifestyle. It shows that ultimately once all the... 
TweetUp for a cause: Vancouver tweeters hit Downtown Eastside
This is an interesting and encouraging use of social media. " It started as a two-line message on the Internet and ended up mobilizing a small crowd that roamed Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in the snow Sunday... 
Experience Nature to Improve Mental Process
This is an interesting study. It seemsthat nature is beneficial to people. This makes it even more important topreserve natural areas. It also shows city people need to get outside the... 
A Cacophony of Sights, Sounds and Smells - Empress Market
Text and photos: Rumana Husain On a recent visit to the Empress Market, located on Preedy Street in Karachi's downtown Saddar area, it seemed like I was bouncing along in a stream of shoppers. One of... 
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4 students die in bid to escape fire
A horrible tragedy, considering it could have been averted. "FOUR young female college students died yesterday after falling or jumping from their flame-engulfed room on the sixth floor of the Shanghai Business...
created by rumana husain | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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125 views | 17 recommendations | 3 comments
