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Relationship Skills Training Can Dramatically Improve Quality of…

PAIRS Foundation Blog | December 14th 2009 by PAIRS Foundation

Longitudinal research results from nearly 800 graduates of PAIRS brief marriage education classes in South Florida show statistically significant, lasting improvements in six areas key to measuring marital cohesion, strength, and resiliency. Six mont read more

bmerry

Welcome to Obamaville USA

The Real Barack Obama | December 12th 2009 by B Merry

Below is an RBO classic, When do we see Obamaville shanty towns? The real questions are ‘how many?’ and for ‘how long?’, from March 26. It looks like, once again, RBO made an accurate prediction. Obamaville shanty towns have made their way to read more

PlanetEarthDaily

Outside In

A Photo a Day from Planet Earth | December 11th 2009 by Rich - PlanetEarthDailyPhoto

"Homeless lady near Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal". Taken by Jon Vitale read more

Of course Hunger and Homeless is Up

Random Thoughts: Unfair and Unbalanced | December 10th 2009

thanks to the worsening economy, but don't count on anybody to do much about it. After all, the more unemployed and desperate people there are, the better it is for employers. read more

AHAMEDIA

Clyde Wright of AHA MEDIA speaks of a Wish List for Holiday Seaso…

AHA MEDIA | December 10th 2009 by April Smith

Many  Vancouver Downtown Eastside residents face great challenges including health problems, homelessness, access to good food/water/ warm clothing during the Holiday Season Since the weather is getting very cold , members of AHA MEDIA as well as Li read more

looktothestars

Jon Bon Jovi Helps With ICAP Charity Day

Look To The Stars - Celebrity Charity News | December 10th 2009 by Steve & Myrlia

ICAP, the world’s premier interdealer broker, held its 17th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. 100% of company revenues and commissions for the day will be donated to a selection of over 120 charities around the world. Si read more

LeeHinAlexandria

Hunger & Homelessness Rises in the U.S. Thanks to Obama Admin…

The Alexandria Patriot | December 10th 2009

Reuters reports that homelessness and hunger is spreading at a record pace across the US: Hunger is spreading while the number of homeless families is increasing as a result of the recession and other factors, according to a report on Tuesday. The U read more

ChewedUpandSpatOut

So this is???...a new beginning

Thankfully Chewed Up and Spat Back Out | December 9th 2009 by Eva Marie

From the safety of my home I am able to take pictures like this one....of my dog named Cody - Cody lives for this time of year. It's his season - his time to walk the yard, or bury himself into the snow while he sniffs the air, and yesterday provide read more

koka101

Los Angeles Times Exchange Series with Chief Charlie Beck

TacOps Security | December 9th 2009 by Koka Sexton

December 7, 2009 – As part of the Los Angeles Times Exchange Series, new Police Chief Charlie Beck sat down with Times Editor at Large Jim Newton for a candid conversation on the Chief’s thoughts and ideas as the leader of one of the nation’s read more

looktothestars

Spotlight: Chrysalis's Celebrity Supporters

Look To The Stars - Celebrity Charity News | December 9th 2009 by Steve & Myrlia

A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment opportunities. It currently helps more than 2,000 individuals a year change their lives through jobs. An invit read more

gayvancouver

Vancouver's homeless need your help!

GayVancouver.com - Gay Vancouver Online's Official Blog | December 8th 2009 by GayVancouver.com - Gay Vancouver Online

During an introduction to a presentation at Vancouver City Hall last evening, Councillor Tim Stevenson told of a recent visit to China where he was asked how many homeless there were on the streets in Vancouver. When Councillor Stevenson responded w read more

JeffintheBerks

The face of homelessness

Jeff in the Berkshires | December 8th 2009

This morning I volunteered to be a reader at an elementary school down the street from my office. I'd run and walked past this large concrete 70's building many times but never been inside and the windows are shaded so that you can't see inside. I al read more

BlackPoliticalBuzz

Anthony Foxx Crowned Charlotte's Mayor: Watch His Actions, Not Hi…

BlackPoliticalBuzz | December 8th 2009

Anthony Foxx takes handoff from Pat McCrory A crowd of hundreds watched as Anthony Foxx was sworn in as Charlotte's new Mayor Monday night, after which Foxx gave a solemn speech noting the city's tough economic climate and the need to create jobs.Fo read more

slohomeless

Colorado Springs: Another Town Struggling With Homeless Encampmen…

SLO Homeless | December 7th 2009 by michael

Like many other cities across the nation, Colorado Springs, CO., has seen an increase of "tent cities" within its city limits. And, like many other cities, Colorado Springs is trying to find a way to address the issue. Later today, they will read more

johnnysummerton

The story of the French couple who spent a year living in a publi…

France Today | December 7th 2009 by Johnny Summerton

The Côte d'Azur, or French riveria as it's often known in English, is internationally renowned as being one of those places that is a playground of the rich and famous.Its home to a host of cities and resorts that, on paper at least, conjure up imag read more

BobG

Tree Of Remembrance

About Life In The Texas Hill Country | December 6th 2009

Growing tall on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, is a tree like so many others, except for the fact that hanging from its limbs are paper swans with a name on each and every one, and a memorial plaque at its base. It is, the “Tree of read more

blksista

Meanwhile, Back in Madison (WI): Daddy Murders Two Baby Mamas and…

This Black Sista's Page | December 6th 2009

UPDATE: An hour ago, Tyrone Adair was found dead in the front seat of the SUV he was last reported driving away with. I figured he would go away somewhere that was woodsy, and where he wouldn’t be found until much later. Sure enough: Adair read more

looktothestars

LTTS Exclusive - An Interview With Darren Darnborough

Look To The Stars - Celebrity Charity News | December 4th 2009 by Steve & Myrlia

Written by Richard Barker Darren Darnborough is fast becoming one of the UK’s top actors – and his charity work makes him extra special. He was born and raised in England, has appeared on several British television series – includin read more

slohomeless

Anyone Can Help The Homeless

SLO Homeless | December 4th 2009 by michael

I came across a wonderful post over at poverty attorney Jacqueline Dowd’s blog, the 13th juror a couple of days ago. It was about a gentleman named James Burnett – who is also known as "Shakey." For the last two decades, Mr. Burne read more

shanksow

Musings Before I Turn Fifty

Flash Force 255 Bunker | December 3rd 2009 by Don W. Shanks

I thought that I would post some thoughts in the last two weeks before I turn 50 years old.Just before Thanksgiving this past month, I almost lost my job because I had to yell back at a customer to break her rant against Cable Company(CC) to tell her read more

steveg2

I’m Starting to Freak Out

G2 | December 3rd 2009 by steve johnson

Is the title of this Great piece of quality writing on the subject of homelessness. These are the opening paragraphs but please go read the rest, it is chilling and moving; So I’m driving along this afternoon, when I hear on the local talk ra read more

readithere

More Than $17 Million Awarded In Homeless Assistance

Read It Here | December 3rd 2009

Check out Read It Here More than 1,000 eBooks will be added soon on topics ranging from making money to holidays. Check out Read It Here More than 1,000 eBooks will be added soon on topics ranging from making money to holidays. More than 12,800 peo read more

mikoto1610

The 12 Days of Christmas Homeless Push

danny brown - social media pr and marketing for the conversa… | December 3rd 2009 by Danny Brown

This is a cross-posting from the 12for12k blog. Throughout December, the 12for12k focus is on the homeless and how you can help in your own towns and cities. There’s no donation widget this month – we’re offering a more hands-on cha read more

appalach

A different kind of bbq quest.

the sunsphere is NOT a wigshop : a blog about knoxville | December 3rd 2009 by appalach

Put your money where your mouth is. Last Wednesday I saw someone do just that. The Wigshop was contacted by a gentleman to let us know of a very interesting monthly event that most people would... A few Knoxvillians muse about life in the city with read more

laffaloud

Lost In My Shuffle

Life With The Laffalouds | December 1st 2009 by John & Deb

Image via Wikipedia I don’t think I have to say that the last two weeks have been a nightmare for anyone in store management. I’m an assistant to the manager of the company I have worked for the last year and this time of year is h read more

googling77

Internet Marketing and the Global Recession

Internet Marketing Solutions | December 1st 2009 by Andri Sitepu

experts today before; are online any the the Web, marketing, But starting online realize marketing viable current meltdown. read more

looktothestars

Spotlight: The Salvation Army's Celebrity Supporters

Look To The Stars - Celebrity Charity News | December 1st 2009 by Steve & Myrlia

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet read more

depotgang

Internet Marketing and the Global Recession

Internet Marketing | November 30th 2009 by Bill McRea

Internet marketing experts are thriving today as never before; more people are making money online than at any time in the 14 years the World Wide Web, and Internet marketing, has existed. But those considering starting a business online may not real read more

slohomeless

An Open Letter To Matt Lombardini

SLO Homeless | November 30th 2009 by michael

Dear Mr. Lombardini, First, thank you for taking the time to read my post: "Help The Homeless, Go To Jail. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200." As for your comment to that post and the email you sent afterward – I understand your desire to read more

Breet

The Breet Report – Homelessness and Food Waste

The Breet Report | November 27th 2009 by Rachel Breet Richmond

Clever by Kosta Kostov The headlines do not look good for those going hungry in the United States. Between the homeless rate just a going up, up, and away – To the newly calculated wasted food – we are about to get the short end of a sti read more