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Military veterans are much more likely to be homeless than other Americans, according to the government's first in-depth study of homelessness among former servicemembers.Military veterans are much more likely to be homeless than other Americans, according... more
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"In late 2008, Shannon Varney, now 27, found himself in a difficult place. He had just lost his job as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs--a casualty of the economic crisis that had settled in--and prospects looked bleak. But his misfortune would take him down an unexpected path to an entirely new career.
When first laid-off, Varney was left hurt, depressed and embarrassed. As his unemployment continued, he “sank into a funk.” He found comfort in his family and by preparing for the Boston Marathon. Varney’s training gave him structure and discipline. It was “downright therapeutic,” Varney said.
It was then Varney had a realization that would change his life and his career. “This would be a pretty powerful program for some population who is down on their luck like me,” he said"
Read more: http://www.ypnation.net/yp-profile-shannon-varney"In late 2008, Shannon Varney, now 27, found himself in a difficult place. He had... more
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More veterans experience homeless over the course of the year. We estimate that 336,627 were homeless in 2006.
Veterans make up a disproportionate share of homeless people. They represent roughly 26 percent of homeless people, but only 11 percent of the civilian population 18 years and older. This is true despite the fact that veterans are better educated, more likely to be employed, and have a lower poverty rate than the general population.
A number of states, including Louisiana and California, had high rates of homeless veterans. In addition, the District of Columbia had a high rate of homelessness among veterans with approximately 7.5 percent of veterans experiencing homelessness.
We estimate that in 2005 approximately 44,000 to 64,000 veterans were chronically homeless (i.e., homeless for long periods or repeatedly and with a disability).
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.endhomelessness.org/images/editorFiles/Image/p3_map%2520(2).jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/1839&usg=__wyUhWnj6D7FmUD1yFfP8WX8-mPw=&h=297&w=350&sz=86&hl=en&start=16&tbnid=dVWOpTqEvPR8gM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhomeless%2Bveterans%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&um=1More veterans experience homeless over the course of the year. We estimate that... more
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Listen to the voices in America's Crying Streets. Meet those who call the streets home in our American Cities. For more information visit cryingstreets.com.Listen to the voices in America's Crying Streets. Meet those who call the streets... more
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I was there that day with the vets, capturing their stories, documenting their exchange in front of News Corporation. The next day, O'Reilly had spun it to look like... well, you already know how O'Reilly rolls. Let the vets speak for themselves.I was there that day with the vets, capturing their stories, documenting their... more
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Just as they had rather report on the trials and tribulations of troubled entertainer, Brittany Spears, instead of reporting anything bad that happens in Washington or Iraq, FAUX "News" Channel's inimitable Bill O'Reilly was recently caught in another of his oral blunders. (He is so often skewered by his inflated ego and his penchant for lying about not spinning things that Keith Olbermann's nickname for him is Bill Orally.)
Watch here as Andrea Mackris' one time wannabe shower-mate again gets himself in trouble by spinning out of control in a zone he has untruthfully-named the "No Spin Zone".
I laugh every time I see FAUX "News" use their ill-gotten slogan of "Fair and Balanced". Then, when they add, "We report. You decide." It makes me mumble, "We Report Rubbish. You Decide If You Want to Take the Bait", under my breath.
I guess there are enough people who have never bothered to check on his objectivity or read about the Andrea Mackris lawsuit that apparently lists, word for word, his recorded sexual suggestions to her over the phone. One such particularly graphic page in the lawsuit she filed is here: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1013043mackris14.html
Without further ado, I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions about whether you'd want your children to read his latest book targeting young readers. ("The O'Reilly Factor for Kids: A Survival Guide for America's Families") I wonder how a girl young enough to be his daughter, Andrea Mackris, would have been counseled in the book.
This piece exposes another in his long line of completely moronic O'Reilly Factor statements.
At least Michael Savage's sponsors are leaving him in droves after actually having their attention called to the hate and venom spewed by Savage a.k.a. Weiner on his program "The Savage Nation." I just wish Orally's sponsors would place spots on the "Factor" based on its truthfulness rather than its popularity with the Kool-Aid drinkers who actually believe what they see on the FAUX "News" Channel. Just as they had rather report on the trials and tribulations of troubled entertainer,... more
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this clip was taken from vietnam combat veteran - vincent gabriels 11 bravo vietnam - a soldiers story documentary - the music was written and performed by vincent gabriel (blind albert) - the art work was created by derek gundy - it is with great hope that this video will help in some small way bring awareness to the homeless veteran situation here in america - website at www.myspace.com/blindalbertthis clip was taken from vietnam combat veteran - vincent gabriels 11 bravo vietnam -... more
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