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Todd Litman

Planning for True Security

7 October 2008 - 10:26am

Most people have a highly distorted view of the risks they face, which skews their decisions and ultimately reduces their happiness. We live in one of the safest times and places in history, yet, many people live in constant fear, and respond in ways that actually reduce overall security. This is a major obstacle to efficient transportation, healthy living, and livable community.

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'Time Bank' Creates Community of Bartering

An online "time bank" has opened in Los Angeles, allowing members to barter services with each other.
1 August 2008 - 8:08am
The Los Angeles Times

On the Verge of Replacement, 'Geographical Community' Survives

The rise in virtual connections and Internet-based communities had many worried that traditional community interaction was dying out. Governing's Alan Ehrenhalt argues it hasn't yet, and probably won't.
19 June 2008 - 5:06am
Governing
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