Neuroscience says doing this one thing makes you just as happy as receiving up to $25,000.
What is this magic stimulus? A SMILE.
https://t.co/88hA1CuWzl
"When the suburbs were brand new, the car was a source of freedom. Now, its like a mandatory tax" - Strong Towns
We shouldn't be forced into owning a car to meet our needs.
Strong Towns Vid: https://t.co/9sjtXOfHGN
Forbes Article: https://t.co/UIv1ssjZlI
Un peu d'inspiration pour @villedelavalqc
...pour les boulevards Lévesque, des Mille-Iles, Rivière-des-Prairies, et le réaménagement de la berge de l'ancienne marina du Commodore
Muhammad Yunus: Nobel laureate sentenced to jail in Bangladesh
A real miscarriage of justice, a
politically motivated prosecution by a government determined to destroy Yunus and his legacy https://t.co/Dl5MxoJAgb
We need a dollop of hope, so here it is: Despite Gaza, disasters and more, 2023 was still probably the best year ever in human history, measured by the global share of kids dying and by the share in extreme poverty. Each day 100k exit extreme poverty. https://t.co/bWFEhWu6pY
Half of business owners on this #Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car. In fact, it was 4%. And the % for those who walked or cycled? 72%. Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via @carltonreid
https://t.co/KCc1cD7pzB
STARTING IN 30 MINUTES:
A fascinating conversation with @Jeffrey_Ashe on "Informal Economies and Their Impact on Financial Inclusion." #SavingsGroups#FinancialInclusion @ImpactEMagazine
Register here (free, with promo code: JeffAsheSpecialFree):
https://t.co/iU3d5I5sU5
@StphanBoyer @villedelavalqc La @villedelavalqc n'hésite pas de fermer les piscines et les plateaux sportifs, et d'annuler les activités estivales....
Mais avez vous le courage politique de mettre en place des restrictions sur l'usage de l'automobile?
Pour un peu d'inspiration: https://t.co/DDZVHq6E6E
Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal went on CBC News to remind us: "Most people in poverty have jobs. Many have multiple."
#BasicIncome is a raise for working Canadians. What are you waiting for, Ottawa? 🇨🇦 #cndpoli
“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do not do that thing.” – Dwight Schrute
And what is the best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel.
"Imagine how much energy and talent we would unleash if we got rid of poverty once and for all."
Rutger Bregman (@rcbregman) explains how having a standard basic income can help keep your finances secure *and* fight wealth inequality: https://t.co/pB2fiPRdfP
The numbers are eye-opening. New research from @Habitat_org and @IIED revealed the benefits that would be realized – in terms of income, health, and education – if housing improvements took place at a massive scale in informal settlements around the world. #HomeEquals
We are delighted to share this exciting research alert with you!
🔍 Dive into the insightful findings on the impact of Covid-19 on savings groups in Zambia. 📑 Explore the summary report now! [Link: https://t.co/HhDqjezDMy]
#Covid19#FinancialInclusion#Empowerment#FSDZambia