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Online Social Networks and the Neighborhood Renaissance

Online Social Networks and the Neighborhood Renaissance | Science News | Scoop.it

A new social network wants you to get to know your neighbors, with hopes of strengthening communities across the country.


SOCIAL NETWORKS: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?tag=social%20networks

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Neighborhoods -- not immigrants -- determining factor for homicides

Neighborhoods -- not immigrants -- determining factor for homicides | Science News | Scoop.it
Public opinion and public policy often assume that immigration is directly related to higher rates of crime, but the social conditions of neighborhoods actually have a more significant effect on violent crimes than immigrant populations.
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Study: growing up in bad neighborhoods has a devastating impact

Study: growing up in bad neighborhoods has a devastating impact | Science News | Scoop.it
Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly reduces the chances that a child will graduate from high school, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Sociological Review.
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Welcome to the Digital Neighborhood

Welcome to the Digital Neighborhood | Science News | Scoop.it

Anyone who doubts that the Internet has the potential to bring people together should take a closer look at Neighborgoods, a service that helps users share goods with people living nearby. “NeighborGoods helps members live less wasteful and more connected lives."

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Poor neighborhoods suffer higher incidence of arthritis

Poor neighborhoods suffer higher incidence of arthritis | Science News | Scoop.it
People living in poor neighbourhoods have a higher rate and risk of arthritis - one of the most common causes of disability in the developed world.
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