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I earned my BA in Literature and Language from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). After graduating I worked as the editor and then publisher of the University Reporter. It was a monthly publication focusing on college life and distributed to 14 campuses in St. Louis. The publication was syndicated in 15 different cities in the states. The paper had a music section covering a thriving local music scene and reported on important political issues as well as college social life. I also worked during that time as a freelance writer for other local journals. I put my career on hold for several years while I raised my children. They are all either in college or working now and I am returning to my own ambitions to work as a freelance journalist and a children's writer. My favorite subject these days is alleviating poverty. I am starting a non-profit that will provide financial assistance to families in need across the globe.

My passion is ...

ending poverty

I know too much about ...

all the trivia of the world

My parents always told me ...

that I had no common sense (thank G-d)

My childhood ambition ...

to live in Israel and make my living as a writer

My favorite memory ...

either parachuting or bungee jumping

Why I write ...

its a compulsion

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I don't watch much except an occassional news spot on the internet, reading mostly books on being a better writer, listening to my customized folk station on yahoo

My first job ...

telemarketer

My best moment ...

any time I can help someone in need

My inspiration ...

a desire to be independent

Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Determining a true level of poverty

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A Tolerable life
Let's say for a moment you are a single adult on a very tight budget and you are looking for adequate housing. You would need approximately $280 a month, right? After all, you are not too fussy about where you live. Maybe you would even consider a neighborhood that may have a higher crime rate than average. Bear in mind that this number will include utility costs. Now let's plan your grocery budget. You are frugal and don't have a huge appetite. You will probably get by just fine on $119 dollars a month, right? These are sufficient amounts needed to live a tolerable life ...

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