Cornelius Taylor’s Death Intensifies Opposition to Laws Criminalizing Homelessness
New calls against the criminalization of homelessness is bringing new attention to the horrific death of Cornelius Taylor.
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Jamaicans Offered Free Texting Service After Devastation Of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Oct. 28 as a Category 5.
Resilience and Recovery
Resiliency—the ability to get back up after a setback knocks you down—is a trait we all cultivated in order to survive the recession and one we’ll be falling back on during the slow recovery. But while survival often dictates that we find a new job, learn to live with less, or adjust to a “new normal,†bouncing back emotionally can present a greater challenge. Just ask motivational speaker and entrepreneur Lisa Nichols, who describes the path to resilience in her acclaimed book, No Matter What! 9 Steps to Living the Life You Love (Wellness Central; $24.99). While helping others, Nichols found herself in an abusive relationship that shattered her self-confidence and threatened her personal and professional life.
Urban Farmer Promotes Sustainable Living
As the world is encouraged to become more environmentally conscious, urban farmer Will Allen is crisscrossing the globe, sharing his passion for self-sustainable farming while revolutionizing the food production process at the same time.