by Andy Douglas Years ago I lived in a housing cooperative in Austin, Texas, a bright yellow rambling Victorian house. The students, musicians and working people living there understood that community was both a human need and a joy. The diversity of the group made for interesting conversations. On the other hand, it wasn’t for… Continue reading Exploring Co-Housing Developments in Iowa City
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Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics
Watch Mass Incarceration on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. DEBORAH POTTER (Correspondent): At first glance, the Front Porch Cafe could be any neighborhood coffee shop. But the make-shift kitchen isn’t quite up to par, and those guys at the grill aren’t your typical cooks. JON SCYOC (Former Inmate): I actually have a small felony… Continue reading Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics
Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China
This is a common story for young people in countries and cities around the world seeking employment and hoping to create a better life. Description: Many young Chinese are losing faith in China’s economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world’s largest, fewer Chinese… Continue reading Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China
Small House Society News 201208
Small House Society – News 201208 | 31 August 2012 | Friday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201208
Maytag Commercial Technology Maxima 4.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer MHW6000XW and 7.4 cu. ft. Dryer MED6000X Rating Review Description
Update – 25 May 2020 This review was conducted over about 8 years from the summer of 2011 to the summer of 2019. Based on our experience with this Maytag clothes washer and dryer set, we would not recommend purchasing Maytag. There were numerous issues with the design of these machines under very light use:… Continue reading Maytag Commercial Technology Maxima 4.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer MHW6000XW and 7.4 cu. ft. Dryer MED6000X Rating Review Description
Media Request: Canadian Journalist & News Agency Seeks Small Housers
Organization: OpenFile.ca Type of media: daily, digital news organization specializing in municipal and city-oriented issues. Address: Toronto, Canada Contact: Jane Armstrong Phone number: 416 583 2118 ex. 3005 Email: jane.armstrong23@gmail.com Request: I’m a reporter with OpenFile.ca in Toronto Canada. It’s a relatively new online news organization. Prior to OpenFile, I was a correspondent with the Globe and… Continue reading Media Request: Canadian Journalist & News Agency Seeks Small Housers
Small House Society News 201207
Small House Society – News 201207 | 31 July 2012 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201207
Small House Society News 201206
Small House Society – News 201206 | 30 June 2012 | Saturday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201206
Tax Increment Financing – A Basic Introduction to TIF Economics and Benefits – A Cure to Ugly Buildings and Urban Stagnation
Tax Increment Financing as Cure for Ugly Buildings. Do a Google search for ugly buildings and you’ll enter a world of cold, gray, cement structures that have a dreary Gotham City look to them. Ugly buildings, businesses, and factories are an icon of what happens when capitalism is given neither carrots or sticks to guide it.… Continue reading Tax Increment Financing – A Basic Introduction to TIF Economics and Benefits – A Cure to Ugly Buildings and Urban Stagnation
Allstate Insurance – Your Stuff Tells Your Story – A New Story of Stuff
Stuff has been getting a lot of bad press these days. In fact, there’s an entire website (StoryOfStuff.com) dedicated to promoting anti-stuff propaganda. The reduction in stuff is causing a reduction in the insurance for stuff. So, insurance companies are fighting back. Allstate Insurance recently launched a pro-stuff campaign in response to those pushing the… Continue reading Allstate Insurance – Your Stuff Tells Your Story – A New Story of Stuff
University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
The University of Iowa Information Technology Facility located on the Oakdale campus is the University’s first building to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The facility is 43,000-square-foot and cost $30 million to construct. [source] Engineering Firms. Involved in the project were the following engineering firms: The Weidt Group (sustainability and energy) SVPA Architects, Inc. (architecture and interior… Continue reading University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services
Summary. This page offers a brief listing of top engineering firms with engineers who provide Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process services. Purpose. Because ResourcesForLife.com works with architectural and property development companies in eastern Iowa, we offer this list to our clients as a useful directory. Selection Process. Selected are firms that specialize in sustainable design… Continue reading Engineering Companies in Iowa Providing Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Chemical, and Process Services