ACORN's Response to McCain's Lies [About Voter Fraud & the Wall Street Bailout]

ACORN, advocacy group for the poor and disenfranchised, responds to charges by McCain that 1) their fight for fair lending and against predatory lenders led to the economic meltdown and 2) that their drive to register voters (1.3 mil) has resulted in massive voter fraud....

Walking: The Cheapest Way to Move Around: Walkscore can help

I grew up without a car so when I did not ride my bike or took the bus, I had to walk. As Walk the talk in the August 2008 issue of Ode Magazine states, there is no easier way to cut your carbon footprint than when possible walking around town while running errands, going to...

Will High Oil Prices mark the Return of the Neighborhood Restaurant?

As oil prices keep going up and up, will we think twice before driving 30 minutes or more to a destination restaurant and instead settle for a nearby eaterie, maybe even one within walking distance.In the consumed to thrifty spirit, you might even cut your bill by selecting a...

New Orleans may set June 1 trailer deadline

"by Michelle Krupa, The Times-PicayuneThursday March 27, 2008, 9:06 AMNew Orleans residents still living in travel trailers may have to vacate them by June 1, unless they can prove to City Hall that their rebuilding plans or other circumstances make that timeline impossible,...

CNN iReport: Citizen Journalism Makes it Big

"There are a number of citizen journalism sites out there that let everyday people eport on the events in their neighborhoods and communities. Those sites range from the weak and rant-filled like LiveLeak to the professional and well organized like NowPublic. CNN is...