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Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Surviving poverty in the US: 8 of 23

It can be universally agreed that global poverty is an issue. No one can deny poverty in places like India and sub-Saharan Africa is unacceptably high. But what about the United States? The U.S. is consistently called the richest nation in the world. While that may be true, many Americans live well below the poverty line. As...
Local Guides > Portland The best places to people watch in the Pearl District of Portland, OR: 1 of 2

The Pearl District is probably the best place to people watch in Portland. All different kinds of people live, shop, and eat in the Pearl. If you stand at the corner of Couch and 11th for 30 seconds, you can see a dreadlocked college student on a bike, a hip mom decked out in American Apparel with a toddler in tow, and a bus...
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Must-read books for summer 2011: 2 of 3

Summertime is a great chance to catch up on all the latest books. Simply pop one of these into your bag next to the sunscreen and you’ll be sure to have a great day at the beach as well as be tuned-in to what everyone will be talking about around the barbecue. The Help by Kathryn Stockett, out now If you haven’t ...
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Being smart or beautiful: Which is more important?: 3 of 4

The most important thing is not about being smart or beautiful; it is never to restrict one's self to a mere category. Every human being is complex. "Smart," "beautiful," or any other one-word term is not enough to encompass the complexities of one person. No one should allow themselves to be put in a box this way. However, ...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should Connecticut legalize Keno gambling to balance the state's two-year budget?: 3 of 4

Connecticut should not legalize gambling to balance the budget. Gambling has become a socially acceptable pastime in the US, but few understand how destructive gambling can be. Legalizing gambling to pay for the state's budget is equivalent to legalizing heroin to pay for the state's budget. While the latter would be seen as...
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Gardening tips: How to care for azaleas: 2 of 2

Azaleas are not difficult plants to grow. This makes them perfect plants for beginning gardeners. They are mostly pest-free and are rather forgiving. Most varieties grow best in moderate temperatures, in USDA cold hardiness zones 6 to 8, although some varieties can thrive in much lower or much higher temperatures. Just be su...