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...when GIs returned home and formed families that then fanned out to the suburbs. The comparison is not exact, of course, but it's compelling enough. The effects of China's suburbanization are just beginning to ripple across Chinese society and the global economy. It's easy to understand the persistent strength in commodity prices - steel, copper, lumber, oil - when you realize that in Emerald Riverside construction crews used more than three tons of steel in the houses and nearly a quarter of a ton of copper wiring. There are 35 housing developments either just finished or still under construction...
Although Obama and Facebook have helped organize us, they are not the reason we care. We know the importance of a healthy economy because we are starting worldwide companies. We feel the importance of foreign relations because we are serving overseas, staring the enemy in the eye. And we understand the magnitude of global warming because we are the ones who will be here when the ice caps melt. Look at the faces on the cover. Each one says, "I may be young, but I know what I'm doing and where I'm going. Do you?" The candidate...
...Commend TIME and Rick Stengel for recent cover stories recognizing the powerful role that service plays in political engagement, academic achievement and workforce readiness. It is natural for youth to care (and vote) once they understand the issues beyond the schoolyard. The key to expanding this movement is to make sure that young Americans from all backgrounds and every grade have the same opportunity to bring their energy, commitment, idealism and creativity to the big problems facing our country and the world. Steven A. Culbertson, President & CEO, Youth Service America WASHINGTON...
...What is it that the mainstream media don't understand about you and conservative talk radio? A. I don't think they understand why I do it. I treat it as a business. My definitions for success have nothing to do with who wins elections but, rather, Is the program growing audience-wise, are we attracting new sponsors? In terms of the content, I just come here and try to have fun every day. I don't say outrageous things I don't believe just to get people in a tizzy. I have the benefit of not having anybody telling...
...attend a screening party hosted by the Texas Democratic Party at the Austin Hyatt Hotel, state party officials said, and they have dangled the possibility that the candidates might drop by after the debate. But many grassroot supporters say they cannot afford the $50 admission fee. "I don't understand the mentality to charge money like that - I mean we are the party of the people," Davis said. "I don't want to be critical and I know they have tough decisions to make.. .but this is almost like a rookie mistake." Davis said the furor over the debate...