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America Never Really Ended Slavery

The new form of slavery has the same intent and purpose as the old: to rob us of our labor and to keep us powerless. By Jazz Hayden Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM                                                                                       February 25, 2013 | February is African-American … Continue reading

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Stocks Of Payday Lenders, Pawn Shops Jump As Economy Sputters

Profiting from people’s misfortunes. 😦 The way of the world. Stocks Of Payday Lenders, Pawn Shops Jump As Economy Sputters.

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Warren Buffett Tells CNBC: ‘I Could End The Deficit In Five Minutes’

The “Oracle of Omaha” is on to something here. The big problem is the law would never pass. It would hold too many people accountable who have never been accountable before among other things. Warren Buffett Debt Crisis | Warren … Continue reading

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Five myths about the debt ceiling

Excellent primer on the debt ceiling issue that will gain steam in the news as we approach August 2. Five myths about the debt ceiling – The Washington Post.

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Congressional Black Caucus Members Criticize Obama On Unemployment

IT’S JOBS DUDE!!! Jobs or the lack of them is the #1 concern of many Americans, especially in light of the fact that only 18,000 jobs were created in June. Unemployment rose to 9.2 percent nationally. Black unemployment is roughly at … Continue reading

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Verizon’s new pricing plan is a godsend for Sprint

Maybe Verizon’s 4G deployment was impacting the bottom line a little too hard? Or, maybe Verizon is just be greedy? A rare win Sprint. Verizon’s new pricing plan is a godsend for Sprint | Wireless – CNET News.

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Jobless ’99ers’ have fallen though the safety net

It is beyond brutal physically, mentally, and financially to be unemployed. The person who completed over 1200 applications deserve a break, she has more than earned an opportunity to work. The United States must address its debt situation but, to … Continue reading

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Denver Now Has More Marijuana Dispensaries Than It Does Starbucks

The dispensaries pay the applicable taxes into the state’s coffers. Those monies are then used by the state to help balance the budget. Will all dispensaries be profitable? No, they will not. The use of medical marijuana is anecdotal but … Continue reading

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Chase unit takes stake in Ebony publisher

This is potentially fantastic news-as long as JP Morgan Chase’s Special Investments Group does not attempt to yield editorial influence on its investment. The investment JP Morgan Chase has made will allow Johnson Publishing to execute its plan to expand their brands and recapture … Continue reading

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Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker

In this job market, it’s hard not to be a desperate job seeker. But, Dan Coughlin gives good tips on how to be desirable instead of desperate.                                                                    Don’t Be the Desperate Job Seeker.

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