More Infrastructure Bank
On our off day here at Strong Towns (I'll be working on the podcast today) I wanted to share a really short video of Robert Puentes of the Brookings In ...
The Infrastructure Bank
On Labor Day, president Barack Obama announced a plan to spend $50 billion on infrastructure projects, part of an overall stimulus package designed to alleviate employment problems and jump start the economy. ...
Running out of options
Friday News Update
I've struggled writing this piece, not really sure how to begin or end. I really enjoy writing this blog, sharing ideas with all of our readers and learning even more from the entire process, as well as all of the feedback. ...
A simple idea on assessments
Whenever I give a speech or talk about Strong Towns issues with people, I typically get a vigorous affirmation on our analysis of the problems we face followed by a simple question: Okay, so what do we do? Of course, I always try to touch on this subject when speaking but my thoughts on it are complex and, admittedly, not as well developed as our analysis of the issues. ...
Friday News Digest
This has been kind of a tough week and, due to time and a need for sleep, this is going to be a short digest. Actually, my time devoted to reading news this week has been embarrassingly minimal and I am feeling ignorant and slightly out-of-touch as a result. ...
Dear Editor
On this off-day for us here I wanted to forward a letter to the editor from Friend of STB Jake Krohn, prepared a with tad bit of help from the editing team here at Strong Towns. ...
Recommended Listening: Nassim Taleb Deep Read
I'm a little short on time for today's regular post (apologize) so I am going to pass along a 20 minute audio clip of Nassim Taleb being interviewed on NPR's Deep Read. ...
Curbside Chat Update
We've had an amazing amount of interest in our Curbside Chat program. Today we're set to announce the first round of chat locations. Those are:
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The Oil Problem
The Great Recession has depressed the price of oil as fewer people commuting and less goods being shipped around has meant less demand at the gas pump.
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Other Blogs
More Infrastructure Bank
On our off day here at Strong Towns (I'll be working on the podcast today) I wanted to share a really short video of Robert Puentes of the Brookings In ...
The Infrastructure Bank
On Labor Day, president Barack Obama announced a plan to spend $50 billion on infrastructure projects, part of an overall stimulus package designed to alleviate employment problems and jump start the economy. ...
first day of school
The school buses are on the move again...
This photo was taken by Dispatch photograper Kelly Humphrey last year at the start of the school year and appeared in the newspaper on September 9, 2009.
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Interest Rates for September 7, 2010
What is happening today in the world of finance, real estate and slightly rising interest rates for home buyers?
Although there was a slight increase from yesterday's closing rates- rates are still rock bottom.
If you are buying and if you are borrowing money to buy- then get moving.Welcome from the Brainerd Lakes - where outdoor and indoor recreational opportunites abound.
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The "Mom Version" of Eat, Pray, Love
Here's my "Mom" version of EAT, PRAY, LOVE. 1. EAT.. their leftovers because you don't want to make 2 dinners every night. 2. PRAY...they fall asleep early so you can relax and watch your... [[ This is a content summary only. ...
