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Vaccine-Preventable Outbreaks
Council on Foreign Relations | READ STORY
A new a Council on Foreign Relations interactive map documents "vaccine-preventable outbreaks" worldwide 2008-2014 as reported in the LA Times. A couple of manifestations stand out; one is the prevalence of measles in Europe -- especially Britain -- and the U.S. Measles is endemic in the underdeveloped world because of the unavailability of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.
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World Economic Inequality
Oxfam | READ STORY
A new Oxfam report, Working for the Few: Political Capture and Economic Inequality, states that just 85 of the world's richest people own the wealth of half of the world's population. In the U.S. following the 2009 financial crisis, the bottom 90 percent has become poorer while the top one percent has captured 95 percent of the growth.
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Two in Three Americans Upset by Income, Wealth Inequality
Gallup | READ STORY
According to a new Gallup survey, a full 67% of respondents expressed some level of dismay at the current way wealth and income are distributed in society. Americans, seeming well aware that economic inequality is on the rise in the US and around the world, are showing an increased disdain for an economy unevenly skewed to the richest
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Interstate Movement Patterns
Atlantic Cities | READ STORY
This map, presented by the Atlantic Cities, shows which U.S. states in blue if they experienced population growth during 2013, red if their population remained stable, and orange if their population diminished. Many densely populous states are seeing outward movement, while Montana, alongside Idaho, Oregon and North Dakota, is among the few states to see growth.
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More Evidence of Ongoing Climate Change
NOAA | READ STORY
2013 tied for the world's fourth warmest year on record, according to calculations by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to calculations by NASA also recently released, 2013 tied with 2009 and 2006 for the seventh warmest year since records began in 1880. Both federal agencies agree that 9 of the 10 warmest years have happened since 2000.
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Rural Job Loss Trend Persists
Daily Yonder | READ STORY
Although national employment rates have improved, rural counties continue to lose jobs. In the one-month period spanning October 2013 to November 2013, metropolitan counties gained 680,000 plus jobs, while non-metropolitan areas lost more than 51,000. However, the unemployment rate is uniformly down since last year, showing a 0.5 percent drop since November 2012.
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Thanks to those MSU Extension faculty and staff who have joined or renewed their MACDEP membership. There is still time to join; please contact , MACDEP Treasurer, with inquiries.
NACDEP award applications are now open for programming done in 2013. Applications must be submitted electronically by March 1; more info at the NACDEP site.
A new deadline for submissions to the 2014 Community Development Society Conference in Dubuque, Iowa (July 20-23) is Feb. 15. Click here to learn more about the conference and submit your abstract.
-Paul Lachapelle
MACDEP President
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Community Development Extension Institute
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February 26-28, 2014
Boise, ID
Sponsor: CDEI
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Community Development Academy
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March 24-28, 2014
St. Louis, MO
Sponsor: University of Missouri Extension
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International Association for Community Development
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June 9-11, 2014
Glasgow, Scotland
Sponsor: International Association for Community Development
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Community Development Society Conference
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July 20-23, 2014
Dubuque, Iowa
Sponsor: University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, and Iowa State University Extension
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Champions for Healthy Kids Program
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Deadline: March 15, 2014
Funder: General Mills
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Grant Proposals for Youth Creativity Programs
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Deadline: April 15, 2014
Funder: Lego Children's Fund
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Support for Organizations Assisting Low-Income Communities
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Deadline: Open
Funder: The Kresge Foundation
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Support for Vulnerable Children Programs Worldwide
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Deadline: Open
Funder: Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
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Drought Forces CA Ranchers to Sell Cattle
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Salt Lake Tribune; January 26
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Use for 13 Million Acres of WY Land Under Discussion
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ID Attracts Big Data Industry
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Idaho Statesman; January 26
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Canadian Dollar Drops to 90 Cents Against U.S. Dollar
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Globe and Mail; January 23
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Second Chemical Involved in West Virginia Spill
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New York Times; January 22
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MT Lawmakers Advocate for Keystone XL
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Great Falls Tribune; January 25
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Bitterroot Valley Benefits from "Circular Economy"
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Ravalli Republic; January 25
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FWP Bison Study Proceeding with Outside Input
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Great Falls Tribune; January 23
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Lecture Series Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act
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Daily Inter Lake; January 21
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Tester Introduces Bill to Preserve Native American Languages
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Great Falls Tribune; January 18
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