BRITTANY YEAROUTPerspectives Editor Lend, not give, is the innovation of a new non-profit organization known as Kiva. Created in November 2005, Kiva, the Web based startup, allows people to loan money to a wide range of small, struggling businesses in the Third World. It is simple, yet rewarding on both ends of the deal. Only $25 is what a person needs to help the impoverished … [Read more...] about Lend a hand, change lives in Third World
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Poverty statistics decrease, still a lot of work to be done
CHRIS SEGALDirector of Strategic Planning In an ideal world, the government would not be handing out money and food in the form of federal support. That is a job for nonprofit organizations and churches. Look at the most successful charitable organizations in the world — they are not governments with high overhead costs. The most efficient groups are private and religious … [Read more...] about Poverty statistics decrease, still a lot of work to be done
Reduce, reuse, regardless
RACHEL JOHNSONAssistant Perspectives Editor Disclaimer: Be aware that I am not trying to tell you whether or not to believe in global warming. Most days I don’t even know what I believe about global warming. There are excellent points to both sides of the argument and I am not trying to convince you one way or another.That being said, I think we can agree that the global … [Read more...] about Reduce, reuse, regardless
Malibu too expensive for some residents
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager The subject of a survey by a firm hired by the City of Malibu was to gauge residents’ opinions on local businesses and ask which kinds of services are needed in the town. Applied Development Economics Inc. designed the survey with the help of a committee of local residents, which was mailed out earlier this summer to 8,900 Malibu households. … [Read more...] about Malibu too expensive for some residents
Politicians’ private lives reflect public integrity
MATTHEW C. PICCOLOStaff Writer This summer, while Pepperdine students were enjoying work, recreation and travel, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was involved in some extra-curricular activities of his own. Although married, he admitted to an affair with Telemundo52 news anchor Mirthala Salinsas. If the mayor’s shameless cheating and lack of commitment does not trouble … [Read more...] about Politicians’ private lives reflect public integrity