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Slab City
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slabmap.gifA former military base in California that was closed after the second World War, Slab City is a place on the fringe both geographically and philosophically. Located near Niland, California (arrowed), it attracts a variety of people, including jobless and financially struggling recession refugees who can no longer pay for food and housing. Map: OpenStreetMap
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab1a.jpgTwo men talk near a fire. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab2a.jpg(L-R) Timothy, Zack and Casey Spyder. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab3a.jpgJeff sits at his trailer. He says he counts the days with bottles, every day represented by an empty bottle of wine. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab4a.jpg'Princess Stephanie' (L) talks to another woman during a dinner at the Karma Kafe. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab5a.jpgThe first hole of the Gopher Flats golf course. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab6a.jpgAn art installation. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab7a.jpgThe library. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab8a.jpgA man bathes in the hot springs. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab12a.jpgHot shave in a hot spring. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab11a.jpgA deputy with the Imperial County Sheriff talks to a man who was bathing nude at a hot spring. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab9a.jpgDon (L) talks to Frank. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab10a.jpgRandy Stevenson. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab13a.jpgFrank (L) watches as a couple hook up their computer in his internet cafe. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab14a.jpgJack 'Two Horses' stands at his campfire. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab15a.jpgAn art installation. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab16a.jpgAn art installation called 'Salvation Mountain'. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab17a.jpgRob Walker (L) kisses Dayna Lambert as Walker's son Andy walks toward their campsite. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab18a.jpgPeople eat lunch in a cafe. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab19a.jpgJack 'Two Horses' sits at his campsite. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/03/slab20a.jpgAn old checkpoint, now painted as a welcome sign. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
