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"I read this story in The Chicago Tribune and was shocked to realize what a toll this tough economy is taking on the less visible, but imminently vital, illegal laborers of our country. Even more surprisingly, some desperate American citizens are also showing up to get hired...
Housing crisis puts families on the streets of L.A.
The worsening economy has left many families in Los Angeles with no other option but to live on the streets. There are an estimated 80,000 homeless people living in Los Angeles, according to a 2007... No room for low-income housing in South Los Angeles
Low-income families are being priced out of their own neighborhoods in South Los Angeles so landlords can profit from luxury housing. Organizations such as Esperanza Community Housing aim to prevent the... Housing for all in Kolkata - promises, promises
"The property scenario in Kolkata is changing fast and it has indeed changed drastically since the time it was known as 'Calcutta'. The image of erstwhile Calcutta with modestly-built houses and slums is fading... 2236 views | 76 recommendations | 6 comments
Best Place to Live in the Greater Vancouver Area
Since moving to Vancouver a year and a half ago and living in 4 different locations within that time, I have come to the conclusion that New Westminster is the best location to live in. Well, at least it is for a poor, struggling student. Rent is reasonable,... BC declares no more exotic animals to be kept as pets
BC Environment Minister Barry Penner announced today that new rules are going in to effect to regulate any exotic animals being kept as pets that could harm the publics' safety. ""British Columbians shouldn't have to...
created by Amy Judd | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
3468 views | 43 recommendations | 14 comments
3468 views | 43 recommendations | 14 comments
Cave Dwelling Family Can't Refinance, Selling Home on eBay
UPDATE MARCH 8th: I'm happy to report that things are looking up for the Sleeper family - it looks like they'll be getting private financing to keep their family "cave", after all. Here's an...
created by Mary Richard | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
1528 views | 61 recommendations | 15 comments
1528 views | 61 recommendations | 15 comments
'Smart growth' on the rise in U.S. metropolitan regions
The term 'smart growth' is a bit of a misnomer because it should very well be inherent logic - smart growth takes into consideration issues such as land-use, the environment and economic concerns. According to... Better education benefits on horizon for Soldiers, families
"WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 12, 2009) -- A full ride to college is on the way for qualified Soldiers and veterans. The "Post-9/11 Veteran's Education Assistance Act Of 2008," sometimes called the "Post-9/11 G.I. Bill," paves the way for thousands of qualified... Homeless Woman's Plea to Obama Draws Flood of Support
FORT MYERS, Florida - They were just two more jobless people in an economy full of them. Sixty-one year old Henrietta Hughes and her son were living out of their pickup truck, but they now have a glimmer of...
created by Mary Richard | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
221 views | 14 recommendations | 2 comments
221 views | 14 recommendations | 2 comments
Homebuyers, use a BC licensed Home inspector or do it yourself!
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Seems the BC Government wants to legitimize the Home Inspection Industry, with their own brand of training programs. Yeah, the same BC Government and their Government and Municipal... 1278 views | 2 recommendations | 5 comments
How London 2012 was credit crunched
The financial magic of the Five Ring Circus is that the International Olympic Committee takes no risk, pays no taxes and can look forward to guaranteed benefits for its members and the extended 'Olympic family'.... Hopes for the Obama Presidency
This will not be easy orfast. Obama said that atthe inauguration and theAmerican people need to realize this."President Barack Obama will need to act swiftly and invest political capital -- along with... Housing struggles in Buenos Aires.
"In the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal".... John F...
created by gerrypopplestone | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
874 views | 25 recommendations | 7 comments
874 views | 25 recommendations | 7 comments
From Coworking to Cohousing as a Sustainable Way of Life
Is Cohousing a way to reduce our wasteful ways and also to recover a sense of community? If the plan offered by Alex Marshall a journalist and senior fellow at the Regional Plan Association named Brooklyn Cohousing works it might enable some of us to make progress in that...Top Members Today
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