October 2010
October 18th, 2010
Written by Jesus Hernandez in National Collegiate Dialogue with 6 Comments
Summary:Explanations for the current mortgage meltdown fail to mention how the wave of foreclosures resulting from the concentration of subprime loans in predominantly nonwhite neighborhoods actually played a critical role in setting the Wall Street financial crisis in motion. Placing the phenomenon of racially concentrated subprime loans, mortgage defaults, and foreclosures within the historical...
October 15th, 2010
Written by Chris Benguhe in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
The young, purposeful woman sitting next to me in the café busied herself crocheting a new carrying bag.She couldn’t be more than 25, and might be more likely to be reading about accessories in a hip fashion magazine than making them. As she worked the intricate loops with her hook, I was transfixed.“Where did you learn that?” I asked.“From my grandmother when I was five-years-old,” she answered...
October 14th, 2010
Written by Laura Monroe in Focus on Health with 0 Comments
For children who suffer chronically from any of number of ailments, the use of diet to ease or treat symptoms is a viable alternative to medication and other traditional forms of treatment. Of course, sometimes medication is unavoidable—and as many parents will attest, thank goodness it is there—but an altered diet in conjunction with that treatment often boosts results and helps a child better...
October 13th, 2010
Written by Wendy Innes in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
While most people in the world consider professional athletes, police officers, fire fighters, soldiers, and even the President, as their heroes, David Ho defiantly falls into the category of a hero to millions of people suffering worldwide.David Ho is a doctor, but he is not just any doctor, he is, quite possibly, the man who could cure HIV/AIDS.David Ho, born Ho Da-I in Tai Chung, which...
October 12th, 2010
Written by Laura Monroe in The Welcoming Table with 1 Comment
Throughout my earliest memories, I can recall sinking my teeth into pastas of all shapes and sizes smothered in rich tomato sauces and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Our weekly dinner at Grandma’s house consisted of a big pepperoni stick served with crackers and cheese ahead of time, olives, and celery sticks arranged in a dish on the table, salads dripping with olive oil and vinegar, and thick...