Iraq is known to have the super huge oil reserves the world over. Surprisingly, the country is still wallowing in political shambles and economic chaos so that basic services are not immediately available to most of those who need them. Various political factions, not to discount religious affiliations, are mixed in their interpretations on […]
Immigration Protests Much Smaller
Last year, they came by the drove, more than 100,000 in all. They clogged every street going into and out of downtown Phoenix, waving Mexican and U.S. flags to show their support for immigration reform. This year, they didn’t even fill the Plaza at the State Capital. Today’s march, now underway, is considerably smaller than […]
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 […]
Joseph Stiglitz – Notes on his book-chat at The New School Univ. (NYC)
This is not a book review. I have not read Joseph Stiglitz’s book "Making Globalization Work." That being said… last night (12/05/06) Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz spoke at the John Tishman auditorium at The New School University (NYC) to a crowd of about 500. He shared some highlights from his new book "Making […]
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