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Hearth: A Writer Explores the Concept of Home During Her Early Career as a Writer in Delhi, Mumbai and the U.S.

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Roti, Kapda aur Makaan” (food, clothing and shelter) was the political cry of independent India’s socialism in the 1960s and ’70s (including a Hindi film with the same title). A twist of fate post-retirement put his hard-earned savings at stake, leading him to rally to get a stretch of land for a new residential area in Delhi.

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The New Economics: It’s About Time.

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Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! The Neuro specialist quietly advised my friend (late 50’s) to immediately retire and oh yes, driving privileges were instantly suspended. No golden wedding anniversary and in fact, no retirement whatsoever. By Nancy Fraze.

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The New Economics: It’s About Time.

Office Dynamics

Low and behold, there was an email waiting for me from Nancy with several samples of her work! The Neuro specialist quietly advised my friend (late 50’s) to immediately retire and oh yes, driving privileges were instantly suspended. No golden wedding anniversary and in fact, no retirement whatsoever. By Nancy Fraze.

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Webiste Critique Special Report: Kidorable

Men With Pens

Speaking of covering everything head to toe… today is a special report website critique for Kidorable, an acclaimed kids’ clothing and accessories company dressing little kids up right. Your email opt-in area is looking outdated as well, and it’s just too quiet to be drawing any kind of attention or sign-ups right now.

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Why Good Copywriting Goes Bad: Ignorance | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Written by Agent X - 25 Comments When I get an email from pro copywriter Dean Rieck , I’m always happy. You have to be a pregnant woman in the morning and a retired trucker in the afternoon. Good copy will reveal that the emperor is has no clothes. You’re Just Ignorant. He’s a nice guy. Be a quick study.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Sonya – I do have to admit that most people who email me their resume and quote an English degree tend to have some of the worst writing in the world… Not sure why that is, actually. Now I can just work the job I want and retire happy&# I’m like, you moron, education never stops! Wish I knew. Reply Go ahead.

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

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Here’s your retirement cheque, go build your house, put in a pool, and stay with your girlfriend for the rest of your life,&# then I would probably kill myself. in person, on the phone, tape recorder, emailed questions…) 2. If I imagine someone said to me, “Kevin, thank you very much for your services. Reply Go ahead.

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