Monthly Archives: September 2011

Political Bites : Lasting Impacts of 9/11 on Southeast Valley

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

What lasting effects have the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks had on the Southeast Valley?
As far as I can tell, none that are not experienced everywhere else. I believe the Southeast Valley was far enough removed that it was not [...]

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Sunday Book Review : The Snowball by Alice Schroeder

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There was a lot about Buffet that I did not know. I really appreciated a view into his world. His personal relationships and how [...]

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Political Bites: Why Are Crime Rates Dropping In a Down Economy?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Derek Neighbors

Crime rates have dropped even as police budgets have been cut. Why do you think that is?
Many criminologists view the change in population age distribution as the greatest influence on crime trends. The proportion of young males has been declining [...]

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