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,...

Ownership vs. Rental Costs

"  Faced with a choice between two bad new housing credits proposed by Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the Senate merged the two and added several more unwise housing tax incentives and called it the Foreclosure Prevention Act. The Tax Foundation...

Alberta Man Kills Robber in Botched Home Invasion

While Canada is more stringent about its self-defence laws (its generally considered you're allowed to use a similar amount of force being used against you, within reason. So if someone shoots a gun at you, you could fire back...but if someone tries to punch you, you can't...

Tips To Make Traveling In Europe More Affordable

Great tips to make Europe still affordable - I know for me, these will be helpful as I would like to go Europe in the near future and the Euro is killing both the Canadian and American dollars. "BEATING the euro is a hot topic among travelers these days. Responding to the...

Digital Bohemians Ask What Is Work?

" Digital Bohemians Ask What Is Work? Excerpts by: Sascha Lobo and Holm Friebe There is an alternative to the rigid concept of full-time employment, which after all has resulted not only in mass unemployment, but also in mass dissatisfaction. Claiming confidently "We'll find...

Scenes of a Crime - Do Homes Associated With Scandal Sell?

"The red-brick mansion that just went up for sale in Greenwich, Conn., has about everything a buyer could want. Set on 2.1 lush acres on tree-lined Dairy Road, it has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two fireplaces and a pool. Its $5.2 million asking price is, by Greenwich...

The New Standard [news]

News & Opinion.

Law stops renting to illegal immigrants

City leaders have approved an ordinance prohibiting landlords from renting to illegal immigrants, the latest in one of many efforts by local governments across the country to crack down on undocumented workers.(Sorry for the resubmittal)

Make your vacation home pay for itself

"The conventional wisdom is that you can't make a vacation home pay for itself. Renting out your second home for a few weeks a year can help defray your expenses, sure, but most people find their properties fall far short of making a profit"

Cities Across Nation Crack Down On Illegals

Frustrated by federal inaction, new measures spark growing movement

Immigration Is Clearly The No. 1 Domestic Issue, And Escondido Is Not Unaffected

The Police Department has recently launched a renewed effort to team with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Border Patrol, so illegal immigrants committing felonies are more likely to be deported. Copy & Click this...