Google gives a bird's eye view of poverty


	Google gives a bird's eye view of poverty

tabsey

11-2-2007 5:59 AM

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tabsey says:

An interesting site that won't be looked at by those with guilty consciences.

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11-2-2007 1:58 PM

Kauaiguy

Too many people, not enough jobs?.. Or is it just politics? Probably a bit of both.

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