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Google gives a bird's eye view of poverty
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11-2-2007 5:59 AM
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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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