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[24 Jan 2012 | No Comment | ]

I wrote this ebook over a year ago, but the information in it is still good. Please download it and give it away, share it, pass it along to churches, organizations or individuals who help or work with the homeless. There is so much more that can be done.
Again, I caution those of you not used to working with the homeless, not aware of the inner-city culture or the risks of encountering the severely mentally ill, sex offenders or sociopaths and criminals to work WITH groups and individuals who DO …

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[17 Jan 2012 | One Comment | ]
The Approved Card by Suze Orman

Man, oh man. Was I ever looking forward to being able to sing Suze Orman’s praises to the sky over her new “The Approved Card” debit card. Not happening though. NOT YET.
As part of a FREE ebook I’m writing for the homeless on money matters, and on starting a simple street business to get off the street, etc. I’m reviewing debit and bank cards, an alternative to a bank account for people who are homeless or marginally employed.
The number one problem with those who don’t have money or a …

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[9 Jan 2012 | No Comment | ]
Copywriting Tips From the Homeless

It’s a favorite! And it’s FREE! If you’re ready to start your movement, business, cause or whatever off right this year, you need to know how to write headlines that grab attention. So check it out. Learn how to grab attention from the people who get it every day to survive.
Click here for a free, no register download.
CopywritingTips_Homeless

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[30 Dec 2011 | No Comment | ]

The official definition of a third world country has to do with the country’s political stance or alignment with either capitalism or communism (first and second world) or non-aligned with either (third world).
Since the overriding common characteristics of both second and third world countries is poverty and economic dependence on capitalism or more advanced and wealthy countries, most people equate poverty and limited or non-existent resources with the third world.
Now, consider Orange County California—by all census and other standards, the richest county in the United States. Yet, there is an …

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[18 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]

I just dropped the signed paperwork in the mail for a textbook publisher called Cengage Learning out of New York City. The company contacted me about an essay I wrote about homelessness last year and wanted to republish it in a book called, “Issues that Concern You: Homelessness, Vol. 1.”
Okay, I’m excited. It’s not the first book I’ve been mentioned in. It’s probably the 20th or so, but it matters most to me because it’s going to students who will be discussing the issue of homelessness. And that means …