May 2009
7 posts
ListenBad News by Owen This seems to be the theme song...
May 1st
April 2009
8 posts
Apr 28th
The Hooverville that wasn't | The Economist →
“For some reason, America notices only when they’re on Oprah, or from the middle class.” - The Economist
Apr 27th
“If you were waiting for a sign. This is it. Do it. It will be amazing.”
– PostSecret
Apr 20th
Apr 18th
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Poverty Harms The Brain →
Everyone knows poverty creates disadvantages, but generally we think of those as structural disadvantages, poorer schools, less access to opportunity, etc. But now research say the stress of poverty actually impairs the brain’s ability to learn. Via Kalamazoo Gazette
Apr 15th
WatchWatch
PBS Frontline: Sick In America Watch whole program online
Apr 9th
March Unemployment & Underemployment →
This is dismal and rising. Underemployment & unemployment combined are now (seasonally adjusted) 15.9%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.
Apr 8th