June 30, 2009 Written by Pooja Jhobalia
As we are officially in the busiest driving season of the year, let's take a look at the cars already on the road. More than 15,000,000 Angelenos drive the roads and as much as I hate to admit it - we are exceedingly dependent on foreign oil. It is remarkable that when gas prices plummet, we see more SUVs (aka cars the size of houses) driving around. And when gas prices soar, we see people driving compact cars with people piled up inside. It's not surprising that our new presidential administration seeks to change these habits.
According to the EPA, our current vehicles...
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January 20, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
Today we celebrate the inauguration of
The 44th President of the United States of America,
Barack Obama. This past year his candidacy inspired many of us. Some of us entered the political arena as volunteers for the first time, others who had given up on the political process before, gave it another chance. Many of us found hope in his inspiring message of change. One thing became clear, inaction is no longer an option.
Barack Obama's message of hope inspires
me not only for the state o...
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January 15, 2009 Written by Tracy Hepler
I love the MLK Holiday weekend because it’s the extra break we need after the holidays. It’s sort of like a Bloody Mary the morning after a night of binge drinking; it helps take the edge off.
National Day of Service: A Call to Service from President Elect Barack Obama
It’s important to remember why we get this day off. Our next president...
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October 27, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
In the years of presidential elections, the two major candidates usually get most of the attention. However, each season at the polls we are also presented with a variety of measures and propositions that can potentially change our state, cities and communities. So, it's important to figure out the facts behind our CA props before you check your ballot on November 4th.
In the spirit of the upcoming election,
ydt wants to help you do your homework on three propositions and one measure that directly affect the topics we discuss regularly on
ydt. While all of the issues on the ba...
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September 25, 2008 Written by Tracy Hepler
To the people who say L.A. has no culture, NONESENSE is what I say to you.
Green Lifestyle: The Abbot Kinney Festival
"Connected," the Green Lifestyle section of the Abbot Kinney Festival is happening this Sunday. Their Motto: Take the focus ...
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