Fighting Back in Argentina By Nick Stern La Plata, Argentina — The incident, like an open wound, still rubs raw on the memories of many Argentines. On the morning of September 28, 2004, a 15-year-old assailant, known only as “Junior”, unloaded the full magazine of his father’s 9mm pistol, killing three fellow students and wounding […]
Commercial Drive
In Vancouver the lively 16-block area of Commercial Drive (between Broadway and Venables) is an enormously popular district with locals, but is often overlooked by tourists. The main reason for tourists to come here is to discover the most diverse mix of people, dining, shopping, and entertainment that Vancouver has to offer; in fact Commercial […]
Creating the Next Generation of Scientists and Doctors
While most middle and high school kids are still sleeping at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings, there are a group of about fifty students in upper Manhattan who are awake and learning about basic science, medicine, and health. These aspiring scientists and future medical professionals from the Washington Heights area are enrolled in the Lang […]
Mortadella? Molto Bella!
The nun with the baking tray covered in aluminium foil came over to the stop where we waiting to catch the bus from Catania to Taormina in Sicily. A teenage girl instantly stood up and offered the nun a seat, which was gratefully accepted. In return, the nun offered the girl the tray, […]
AIDS & Spatial Planning
The Metlife Foundation and the Enterprise Foundation share a common commitment in building healthy communities. Began in 1996, the group recognizes nonprofit groups for innovation in two main areas: supportive housing and property asset management. The “Awards For Excellence In Affordable Housing,” represents models that serve as inspiration for other groups with a desire […]
Basics To Healthy Skin
At times, your skin may seem impossible to manage: For instance, you may find yourself waking up to a huge zit on your nose on the very same day you were planning on a romantic evening with your significant other. But alas! There is good news – for the man and the woman on the […]