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On Immigration, World Poverty, and Gumballs

On Immigration, World Poverty, and Gumballs video, fascinating, poverty, lecture, ted talk, immigration, gumballs In this fascinating talk, you'll be getting a precise illustration of the kind of difference immigration policy will have on world hunger.

IQ and Social Mobility: Can High IQ Break the Poverty Cycle?

Some people never seem to be able to get out of poverty, while others simply barrel ahead, generation after generation. So, is there a link between IQ and wealth? Some would argue yes, that even those born into poverty figured out how to manipulate the system and ultimately come out on top.

Could This Revolutionary Technique Mean Housing for All?

Man Builds Homes for the Homeless Using Discarded Plastic!

Ravaged by years of civil war and infighting over the illicit narcotics trade, Colombia has a serious poverty problem. According to statistics published in 2014, some 23 million Colombians live in poverty, and 6 million of those live below the extreme poverty line.

Are Living Conditions Getting Better or Worse?

Below we take a look at how poverty, literacy, health, freedom, and education have changed over the last two centuries. 1. Poverty To properly see where we are coming from it is imperative that we take a trip far back in time - 30, 40, 50, 60 years is not enough.

Design & Photography

15 Collages Depicting the Contrasting Lives Of People

15 Gripping Images Reflecting the Duality of Life on Earth

Most of the themes of his collages are centered around serious and gripping subjects like war, the refugee crisis, and poverty. Looking at them, one will be forced to wonder at the stark differences in the lifestyles of people across the world. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

These Shocking Photos Prove How Unjust Our World Can Be...

Tanzania - When riches meet with poverty head-first. 8. Zanzibar - A luxurious coastal resort surrounded by slums. 9. Mexico - A low-income area separated from the wealthier Santa Fe district. 10. South Africa - Durban's Papwa Sewgolum Golf Course sitting alongside an impoverished area. 11.

Some Kids Have a Long Walk to School...

Some Kids Have a Long Walk to School... photos, poverty, kids, incredible, world, school What Kids in Some Countries Do to Get to School...

Mayor Tubbs' Unique Philosophy on Being a Good Neighbor

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At 25, He Became a Mayor to Save His Crime-Ridden City

Mayor Tubbs' Unique Philosophy on Being a Good Neighbor poverty, young, good, mayor, neighbors, cooperation, change, hopeful, determination The philosophy of being a good neighbor, according to Stockton's youngest mayor.

Volunteering in India - An Experience of a Lifetime!

What I Learned From My Volunteering Experience in India...

Here's our story: Photo courtesy of Wild Feathers We chose to travel to Bihar since we were aware that this Indian state faces a lot of challenges that are far more present than in the west, including severe poverty, disease, and inequality.

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At First I Was Angry, Then I Understood the Point of This.

In what is quickly becoming a famous experiment, this man set out to check how far our caring about poverty goes, and in a very unique way. Disclaimer : Strong language is used to here to convey the point most poignantly.

To Visitors, Africa Has Such Variety and Beauty.

Many see Africa as the 'dark continent' - a place of poverty, disease and violence. In some cases and places, that may be true, but Africa is a vast place, where over 1 billion people call home. It is a place with thousands of cultures, traditions, and heart stopping landscapes.

What I Learned About Africa Today - Fascinating.

But unfortuantely, they face many problems: poverty, disease, lack of clean resources, lack of housing and violent, bloodthirsty regimes.

This Environmentalist’s Story is Truly Inspirational

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Meet the Man Who Transformed a Barren Land Into a Paradise

David Bamberger was born into poverty but went on to become a successful fast-food tycoon. But that isn’t even the most inspirational part of his life story. David is also an environmentalist. More than 50 years back, he bought 5,500 acres of overgrazed land in the Texas Hill Country.

10 Neighborhoods in America You Should Avoid at All Costs!

Much of Baltimore's problems start with poverty. 95.5% of Maryland neighborhoods have more money than this place. Memphis, Tennessee - E. Eh Crump Boulevard/S 4th Street. Rent here is around $700 per month, which attracts lots of drug addicts and vagrants.

What an African Child can Build!

We hope there is a good future for him, despite the poverty he was born to. What an African Child can Build! video, car, children, kids, Africa, engineering Most African kids don't have access to remote control cars, video games or the latest iPad or iPhone.

10 Places That Have the Best Living Standards For the Aged

The 10 Best Countries in the World to Grow Old In

HelpAge International, an NGO that helps older people know their rights, challenge discrimination, and overcome poverty; developed the Global AgeWatch Index. This index compares the quality of life of the elderly in different countries from all over the world.

Humor

What Insightful Caricatures Can Teach Us

Times have changed, poverty hasn't. [related_articles] True loyalty doesn't rely on location or situation, it just endures. Peace trumps long standing traditions. Know what you're dealing with. Having the right resources is not the same as knowing how to use them.

This is What Mother Teresa Had to Say to the World

Members of the institute must adhere to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, and the fourth vow, to give "wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor". [related_articles] Mother Teresa was the recipient of numerous honors including the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.

These Photos Will Make You Admit That Life Is Beautiful

We live in a society in which we are constantly bombarded with stories of crime, poverty and war. For this reason, it appears that kindness and happiness appears to be a dying personality trait. But this simply isn't true.

Art

16 thought-provoking illustrations by John Holcroft

Many countries in the world suffer from political and security unrest, people get lost in virtual worlds and in many places abundance and wealth are replaced by scarcity and poverty.

Charlie Chaplin’s Life-Changing Quotes Will Stay With You

20 Surprisingly Wise Quotes by Charlie Chaplin

Chaplin's childhood was fraught with extreme poverty, subjecting him to a myriad of difficulties and tribulations. Despite that, he made a career out of making people laugh.

Design & Photography

A Zero-Waste Eco-Hotel Is Coming Up in the Philippines

Moreover, it’s also zero-emission, zero-waste, and zero poverty! Sounds too good to be true, right? If architect Vincent Callebaut is to be believed, a project exactly like this will become a reality in the not too distant future.