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Hallmark Sympathy Cards for the Unemployed

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:45:41 +0000

With the US unemployment rate hovering around nine percent, it’s nice to know someone‘s business is thriving. In this case, that someone is Hallmark, which recently began selling sympathy cards aimed at those who’ve lost jobs.

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The 10 Most Hated Jobs — Is Your Job One of Them?

Jim Bell — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:14:42 +0000

With unemployment over 9 percent, most people who're working these days are just grateful they have a job. A job, any job, even one you hate, is better than having no job and depending on welfare. Or is it?

Speaking of "hated jobs", you may be surprised to know that list includes some of the best-paying jobs in the country. It's true. Read on.

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Unemployment Applications Hit 8-Month High

Jim Bell — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:34:23 +0000

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits surged last week to the highest level in eight months, a troubling sign one day ahead of the government's report on April employment.

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Man Will Do Anything (Legal) For Money

Andree Valentine — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:13:26 +0000

Travis Boyles will do “whatever you want him to do for less money than whoever you are paying to do it now.” In a Craigslist ad offering this service, Boyles makes 35 (often humorous) suggestions of what exactly he could do for you.

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