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Daily Archives: April 21, 2009

New York Times Readers’ Recession Photos

April 21, 2009
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I stumbled across this cool online interactive photo gallery from the New York Times today and I wanted to share it with you. The Times solicited readers for photos that depicted the recession and effects of the worldwide economic downturn. Some of the photos are incredibly personal, such as a few that depict empty offices after co-workers have been laid off. Others show the way the recession has altered the photographers’ daily lives, such as cooking more and eating cheaper foods. While still others show the bigger picture, from boarded up storefronts to halted development to deeply discounted sales....

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$116 billion in the Stimulus is Rallying Green Stocks

April 21, 2009
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$116 billion in the Stimulus is Rallying Green Stocks

All this week around the world, millions of people are holding celebrations related to Wednesday’s Earth Day. Regardless of how (or if) you recognize the day, it’s an example of the dramatic effects collective action can have on our environment. Thirty-nine years ago, when Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, the United States was in dismal environmental shape. For those alive at the time, who can forget the Cuyahoga River catching fire? It’s a vivid example of the dangers of neglecting our world, and a big reason why polls showed environmental consciousness vaulting from a topic...

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