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This is a fascinating story about Seattle's solution for the homeless
-- and hopeless -- drunks living on the streets: House them. Care for
them. Let them keep drinking. This policy saves the taxpayers hundreds of
thousands of dollars, hours of police work and Emergency Room Costs.
Plus the city is cleaner without the urine and vomit on the sidewalks.
The further I read into this New York Times story, the more I was
impressed. The Bush administration is impressed too. Their regional
federal housing director calls it a "glorious experiment", ignoring cries
of foul by conservative radio talk shows. 
Maine extended its successful laptop program in schools last week
announcing a contract for Apple Computers to supply new laptops to more
than 30,000 middle
school kids and their
teachers, and provide wireless internet and service throughout the next
four years. The cost works out to $289 per iBook per year. Maine's
program, launched in 2002 by Gov. Angus King, has been applauded by parents, educators and students alike. . .
A "massive disarmament" took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo
last week, days before a deadline. Hundreds of militiamen who were
fighting in the bush, including at least 18 children surrendered, one
explaining it was for the good of his country. They were given some
supplies, money and a certificate for rejoining a community of their
choice.Good News Login
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