Combining a detailed case study of Chicago's Cabrini Green urban revitalization project with the concerns of modern political philosophy and rhetorical education, David Fleming examines the relationship between public discourse and the built environment in the contemporary United States. For more than half a century, low-income African American residents of the Cabrini Green public housing project have struggled against the extreme spatial inequality of their metropolitan region. The author examines three different options considered as part of revitalization efforts for the neighborhood: the...

The popular Japanese puzzle game Sudoku is based on the logical placement of numbers. Sudoku doesn't require any calculation nor special math skills; all that is needed are brains and concentration. Why Do Sudoku? Lots of reasons -Playing Sudoku engages the brain -It can be relaxing, but challenging - you choose the level you want to play at -It increases concentration and focus -For some people it can be as helpful as meditation in improving relaxation and calmness -It improves your logic and memory -Studies have shown that using the brain for puzzles such as Sudoku and...