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Where to go?

Homeless with a name | November 20th 2009 by Amber

All of a sudden, homeless...where do you go?Some believe that homeless people only stay in big cities, but there are people who have no homes in every state, every country, regardless of size. Homeless shelters are often found in bigger cities simply read more

Frameofhealth

About Homeless Shelters | eHow.com

Homeless with a name | November 19th 2009 by Amber

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Frameofhealth

Two hat Henry

Homeless with a name | November 19th 2009 by Amber

How lucky am I, I have two hatsOrange knit to keep my ears warmCool Baseball cap, keeps the sun out of my eyesI am a lucky manHow lucky am I, a whole half bagelA little burnt around the edgesBut fresh, just dropped in the canI am a lucky manHow lucky read more

mzzlily

Homeless for the Holidays

essays & utter nonsense | November 18th 2009 by Lily Robinson

Winter is coming on and the holiday season is upon us.  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are feeling gratitude for our many blessings.  It is a time when we sometimes turn our thoughts to those who are less fortunate.&nb read more

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vagabondul

...hoinarind in haos ( jurnal fotografic despre Romania) | November 18th 2009 by cg

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UndergroundBible

For Jews Only, Part 33: The Witch Hunts Begin (Part C)

The Underground Bible - Busting Religious Myths | November 18th 2009

Show me your faith in the written Word and I’ll show you your belief; for the just live by faith; and faith is keeping the commandments of God, which are the Biblical principles: but if the Biblical principles are not dear to you Jews or Gentiles, read more

Frameofhealth

Foreclosures Force Ex-Homeowners to Turn to Shelters

Homeless with a name | November 18th 2009 by Amber

Over the last year, an average of 10 percent of homeless people became so through foreclosure, which was rarely a factor even three years ago.Full articleThis is something you should look at read more

mzzlily

Eggscelent Inspiration!

essays & utter nonsense | November 17th 2009 by Lily Robinson

I'm still thinking about Sunday...  We had a special service at church.  Our first service feature the pastor's sermon on being thankful, and it was a good one!  But the second service was all about Target: Dayton!  The Target Day read more

sunsetz

Donate, Donate, Donate!

Clean water and more: Helping others | November 17th 2009 by Sharon Hudson

In this world, there are so many ways to donate. Donating can make you feel good about yourself. It's an easy way to make a difference. With the holidays coming up, if you find yourself lonely, no children to buy presents for, disappointed or bore read more

Frameofhealth

Who is homeless?

Homeless with a name | November 17th 2009 by Amber

The US Conference of Mayors’ 2006 Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness found that in the United States:30 percent of the homeless population is families with children51 percent are single men17 percent are single women2 percent are unaccompanie read more

qurbanhussain

Empty words from the Government on homelessness

Qurban Hussain - Standing up for Luton | November 17th 2009 by Qurban Hussain

According to figures released by the government on Thursday 145 Luton families have lost their homes through mortgage repossession in the last three months, 520 in the last 12 months. The published statistics also show the numbers of home repossessio read more

katiazev

Cannibals nabbed selling corpse to kebab house

mixmysalad | November 17th 2009 by Katia Zevelekakis

Russian police have arrested three homeless people suspected of eating a 25-year-old man they had butchered and selling other bits of the corpse to a local kebab house. Police have arrested three homeless people suspected of eating a 25-year-old read more

Frameofhealth

How to give

Homeless with a name | November 16th 2009 by Amber

We walked the streets in Montreal, sight seeing, enjoying the crisp fall/winter air. The buildings hold such history. We don't speak the language, we can make out some though. But the one thing we could definitely understand was the cup. No matter wh read more

EdSundayWinters

Riding in the Rain

Just Words | November 16th 2009

It is Tuesday and I am driving in the rain. Driving in the rain is not one of my favorite things to do. In fact, it is one of my least favorite, especially when I have a good distance to drive. Three and half hours to go and I am already tired and si read more

michaelkimball

#210 Erik Larson: A Little Thank You to God

Michael Kimball Writes Your Life Story (on a postcard) | November 16th 2009 by Michael Kimball

Erik Larson was born in Wisconsin in 1980. As a young boy, a female relative molested him, which made him feel ashamed around women. Early on, he was attracted to males, but ashamed of this too. In 1987, a teenage boy took nude Polaroids of Erik and read more

jskrill

The Harbor Saga Continues

Laguna Beat | November 16th 2009 by John Krill

It will be a month this Thursday. It's been a month of continuous mooring of the sailboat off Laguna Beach's shore. Is it legal? Must be because it's STILL there. read more

One1f

Was Jesus Gay?

Blasphemes | November 16th 2009 by Jef

In response to my question WWJD: Washington DC, someone sent me a letter.It suggests, with Biblical evidence, that Jesus might have been gay. Whoa, what?!There is nothing in the Bible that confirms Jesus’ sexual orientation one way or the other, an read more

redraider

To Everyone That "Needs" Food Or Assistance

Beyond Left Field | November 16th 2009 by don kingery

My granddad said to me once, "If you ever see somebody in trouble, help them if you can." Great advice. It's just not from my book on the rules of social engagement. My book reads more like, "If I see somebody in trouble, I will help them as long as read more

tntalk

Why Job Cheerleading Won’t Save the Economy

Busted: Bankers and the Digital Economy | November 16th 2009 by TNTalk

Unemployment is at a “26-year high” with 17.5 percent of formerly employed Americans that are no longer looking for work or underemployed. As their patriotic duty many firms are now telling their employees that hours must be cut in order read more

michaelannb

Former shelter director Keough arrested - some people just don't…

Michaelann Land | November 15th 2009 by michaelann bewsee

Can't let this sad, funny and infuriating event pass without comment: on Friday, Frank Keough, former director of the Worthington St. Shelter, was arrested in Rhode Island after attempting to steal his former furniture from his former house!  S read more

conway23

Catholics, Gay Marriage & Washington D.C.

Catechism on Call | November 15th 2009 by R.F. Lucey

Pay careful attention to what’s happening in Washington D.C. with the Catholic Church and the D.C. City Council right now. This is a case where a perfect storm of liberal political fundamentalism and anti-Catholic sentiment have coalesced over read more

Kaylen00

Recycle More to Earn Good Karma Points

It's Serious This Time | November 13th 2009 by Kaylen

In my beloved state of Oregon, we pay an extra nickel for every can/bottle of any drink that we buy in the store. The state dutifully holds those nickels for you and will reimburse you your baggy of nickels when you bring them back to the store and r read more

Heffernan

Homeless Men Kill, Dismember, and Eat Victim

Prema LaNay (Official Wordpress Blog) | November 13th 2009 by Heffernan

(unece.org) A 25-year old man was killed, dismembered, eaten and parts of his body sold to a nearby fast-food stand in the Perm region of the Russian Urals, criminal investigators have reported. According to the official site of the local Investigat read more

schaun

SYMBOLISM OVER SUBSTANCE - CAMP OUT

JOCOSOB | November 13th 2009 by jocosob

It is that time of year again.  That's right, it is time for spoiled kids from the burbs to sleep in a tent and watch movies in order to bring attention to the homeless problem.  Why can't they cut a check, do a food drive or SOMETHING.&nbs read more

CatholicChicks

Operation Comfort Update

Catholic Chicks. We ♥ God! | November 13th 2009 by monique

I promised updates on what I have named 'Operation Comfort.'Operation Comfort is my attempt of collecting blankets for the Blessed Sacrament's Social Services. Every day, Social Services at Blessed Sacrament helps feed, clothe, and provide showers fo read more

manhecold

Derek Jeter Dresses Like a Homeless Man

Total Pro Sports | November 13th 2009

Don’t worry, Derek Jeter isn’t actually homeless.  In fact, he could probably buy and sell you 100 times without batting an eye.  The Jeter you see pictured here in a goofy, floppy wig is just being staged for a movie.  Jeter has been read more

makefunofmyfriends

HO HO HOmeless.

Make Fun Of My Friends | November 13th 2009 by Make Fun Of My Friends

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jskrill

Welcome Back Main Beach!

Laguna Beat | November 13th 2009 by John Krill

This is the laughter group down at Heisler Point. They're not celebrating the return of Main Beach but it works for me. That's right Main Beach is back and Camp Runamuck is closed. Can't say I'll miss it. Camp Runamuck good-bye and good luck. This read more