Childhood hunger policies should target neighborhoods, not families
Policies addressing childhood hunger should target neighborhoods, not individual families, according to new research from Rice University.
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Mar 22, 2012
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Even neighborhoods with higher-educated ethnic minorities arouse resistance
The resistance towards ethnically mixed neighborhoods decreases if higher-educated people from ethnic minorities live there. Yet even then a large proportion of the autochthonous Dutch population still prefer to avoid neighbourhoods ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2012
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Study finds voters concerned with privacy in US elections
Ever had the feeling that someone was looking over your shoulder while you voted?
Other
Nov 4, 2011
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Nextdoor launches neighborhood social networks
Internet startup Nextdoor launched a social network Wednesday designed to strengthen communities by connecting real-world neighbors.
Internet
Oct 26, 2011
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Study: growing up in bad neighborhoods has a devastating impact
Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly reduces the chances that a child will graduate from high school, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Sociological Review. And, the longer a child ...
Social Sciences
Oct 4, 2011
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Examining motherly fears
Neighborhood poverty is likely to make a mother more fearful about letting her children play outdoors, according to a new study by sociologists at Rice University and Stanford University.
Social Sciences
Oct 3, 2011
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Cellphones spread into pre-teen demographic
Brandon Gonzales has been carrying his black Pantech cellphone with the slide-out keyboard for two years. Brandon is 12.
Other
Sep 22, 2011
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Study: Community organization can reduce, negate impact of alcohol outlets on neighborhood violence
The density of businesses that sell alcohol in a community has been tied to local levels of violence, but new research has found that the influence depends on the nature of the community. More stable communities can see little ...
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2011
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Review: Sites break down neighborhood traits
(AP) -- If you find a home on the market that has the right look, amenities and price, you're still only halfway there.
Internet
Jul 2, 2011
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Three check-in apps for joining a crowd
Check-in services are social-networking apps that let you "check in" to tell your friends or the whole world where you are at the moment. One in five smartphone owners uses them.
Internet
Jun 6, 2011
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