Lima barriadas lift themselves by collective effort
In Lima Peru the barriadas slums rely on self help with groups like Pueblo Jovenes organizing land surveys, street by street planning and basic services. Residents contribute money and labor to build water systems and homes, proving collective action can transform worsening conditions despite poverty.
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Ruling Upholds Cab Quota Increase in Southern Nevada
Two district court judges upheld the Nevada Public Service Commission’s July 18 order raising taxicabs in Southern Nevada from 215 to 274. Judges O'Donnell and Babcock rejected challenges by the Teamsters Union and by Strip Cab Company and Nellis Cab Co. respectively, ruling the order legal and non discriminatory.
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Seattle Opera House Turns Hip in Modern Arts Blend
Seattle Opera House embraces a youth oriented mix with rear projection light shows kinetic sculpture modern dance and a new score Mantra blending classical jazz rock and Eastern themes. Created by Glynn Ross and a diverse team the piece toured Puget Sound schools drawing a wide age range and mixed reactions from older patrons.
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Hybrid sunfish aims to ease pond overcrowding in Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says state fish hatcheries produced a hybrid sunfish larger than other sunfish. The San Marcos Hatchery found the hybrid reproduces more slowly, reducing pond crowding and yielding healthier fish up to two pounds heavier than common sunfish.
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