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Renewed vigor needed in U.S. poverty fight

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The most dangerous of social problems are those that go unchecked for so long that they cease to inspire indignation or action among the members of a society. The commonness of an injustice seems to spur the belief that it cannot or should not be any other way.Poverty in the United States has become a problem of this sort. Now is a time when poverty is at an 11-year apex in … [Read more...] about Renewed vigor needed in U.S. poverty fight

Is Malibu as safe as we think it is?

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A recent incident of attempted sexual assault at Point Dume has Malibu residents and Pepperdine students questioning their own safety.A man attempted to sexually assault a female runner March 12 around noon at Point Dume Preserve State Park. After struggling with him she broke free and jumped an unknown distance sliding down a cliff to escape from him.Although she was able to … [Read more...] about Is Malibu as safe as we think it is?

Fiscal irresponsibility plagues EU nations

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The disparaging moniker "capitalist pigs" is alive and well frequently invoked by those angry at the "corporate fat cats" (a newer slight) who seem responsible for a laundry list of economic woes. Yet for Europeans a more pertinent insult these days is "socialist pigs." The PIGS of Europe today or PIIGS are Portugal Ireland Greece and Spain. (Italy is a veteran debtor in Europe … [Read more...] about Fiscal irresponsibility plagues EU nations

Butler survives 'Madness in Indianapolis'

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Somewhere hidden between acres of cornfields and abandoned auto plants lies a distinctive piece of hallowed ground in the sport of basketball. This middle-of-nowhere locale has given us the likes of Larry Bird John Wooden and Oscar Robinson. Even Larry Steele and Bryce Drew call this wonderful place home. But so too does another budding hero. The place is Indianapolis Ind. … [Read more...] about Butler survives 'Madness in Indianapolis'