Saturday, April 18, 2015

Robert Anderson sees homeless people as individuals, not problems - CSMonitor.com

Robert Anderson sees homeless people as individuals, not problems - CSMonitor.com: "Typically, homeless shelters require that residents already be off drugs and alcohol, having completed a treatment program. Anderson and his colleagues worked to establish what they called the Homeless Outreach Team. They based their approach on the philosophy that housing is a basic human right, even for those still abusing alcohol and drugs."


Cybersecurity pros slam threat information-sharing bills - CSMonitor.com

Cybersecurity pros slam threat information-sharing bills - CSMonitor.com: "The signatories of the letter take issue with the potential privacy implications of the bills. "The bills weaken privacy law without promoting security," they said in the letter. "


How shoes that grow could help change the lives of children in poverty - CSMonitor.com

How shoes that grow could help change the lives of children in poverty - CSMonitor.com: "This idea inspired The Shoe That Grows, a sandal that is designed to last a child five years. The shoes come in small and large so that with just two pairs, children can have shoes on their feet from age 5 to 14 years old."



"Four sets of snaps, two on each side, allow for adjustment of the width, while another snap at the toe can change the length. The soul is made from compressed rubber while the straps are all leather. The show can also be tightened or loosened around the ankle with a buckle, like many sandals."