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As Finances Tighten, Furloughs Give Way to Pay Cuts

This is a very sad state of affairs. I can vouch for this because my employer did this to some folks earlier this year. Are the executive leadership of corporations taking pay cuts? I mean real PAY CUTS, not PERK … Continue reading

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Top Ten Countries For Offshoring

This article is dated; six years old. But, if you wanted to know where American jobs are going I am sure this list hasn’t changed all that much. This is where American countries are sending jobs that can be done here, in … Continue reading

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Desperation Grows as Jobless Benefits Run Out

Ms. Jarron’s plight is not unusual, it is becoming commonplace. This is an extremely sad state of affairs. We need to pressure our elected officials to help everyone who is unemployed. We cannot be “snookered” into believing that illegal immigration affects this … Continue reading

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Pay gap persists for African-Americans

Surprise! Surprise! (in my sarcastic voice) The question is, How can this gap be narrowed? Pay gap persists for African-Americans – Jul. 30, 2010.

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Negotiate your way to lower cable TV, cellphone bills

I am definitely going to follow these tips! Anything to save a buck! Negotiate your way to lower cable TV, cellphone bills – USATODAY.com.

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AP survey: A bleaker outlook for economy into 2011

Unfortunately this is not a surprise to me. I had hoped to hear better, but alas we all need to attempt to tighten our belts a little tighter. I am not spending anymore than I absolutely have to. Damn, to do … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Sellout in Black America

Boyce Watkins makes an important point about the responsibility we all have and share, public figure or not. What ever happened to honor and integrity? Is it an endangered species? The Evolution of the Sellout in Black America | The Atlanta … Continue reading

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21 Things You Should Never Buy New

We are all looking for a bargain, Craigslist, flea markets, and garage sales are popular to buy items we need or want.  Yesterday, I posted the companion article to this one suggesting some items we should shy away from. Todays article will discuss the … Continue reading

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Cribs and children’s furniture: 20 Things You Should Never Buy Used

We are all looking for a bargain, Craigslist, flea markets, and garage sales are popular to buy items we need or want. This article suggests some items we should shy away from no matter how cheap or how needed they are. Cribs … Continue reading

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IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt

This event didn’t get any significant network news coverage, however this is an significant event and hopefully will clear the way for relief money and reconstruction to begin in high gear. IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt – COLORLINES.

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