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And Then A Hero Comes Along
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s your crazy neighbor dressed up like the lovechild of He-Man and Wonder Woman. As thrilled as I am to find out more people are taking the time to help out those in need, no way am I about to throw on tights, a cape, and some leather boots…
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Going Brown For More Green
Don’t let those McDonald’s ads starring Dwele fool you: Sure, people still want the Black community’s money, but these days advertisers aren’t thinking about their marketing strategy merely in terms of Black or white. No, they’re beginning to look to other groups to make money in a downtrodden economy. It seems that along with free…
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I’ve Got No Job, But I’m Having the Time of My Life
Up until reading the article in the Los Angeles Times, I had no knowledge of the term “funemployment.” Never heard of it either? That’s probably because you’re too busy working or looking for a source of income that will keep your lights on. Urban Dictionary broke down the term for those of us who have…
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Is The Economy Causing Us To Get Fatter?
Newsweek reports that a new study from Gallup-Healthways shows that in the past year, the number of Americans considered obese has jumped by 1.7 percent. That means close to 5.5 million people have officially joined the heavier and unhealthier side of life. Though the number of individuals with body mass indexes over 30 only rose…
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I'm Almost 50 & Looking For An Internship
After graduating from college, how many of you greeted the idea of doing a post-graduate internship with as much excitement as you would being kicked in the head? Unfortunately for the graduating class of 2009, they may deserve being kicked in the dome for not taking whatever opportunity they can get. Employers plan to hire…
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Help! I Don’t Think I Can Do It Alone
For the first time in more than 25 years, the unemployment rate in the U.S. has likely surpassed 9 percent. According to a Bloomberg News Survey – who issued their findings prior to the official report by the Labor Department due June 5 – according to a median of 59 estimates, the jobless rate has…
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I Wouldn't Leave, But I Know Why Some Would
There seems to be a bit of miscommunication in regard to yesterday’s post. I’m well aware that if you polled immigrants who came here looking for a better lifestyle that if offered the choice between staying here and venturing back to their place of origin, most would likely pick staying stateside. But, one can’t ignore…
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I'll Take the Sub-Sahara Over America
A few months ago a Nigerian immigrant wrote to me about his difficulties staying afloat. In his letter, he noted that after losing his job he has faced difficulties receiving unemployment benefits. He argued that for some Americans – namely immigrants – the recession is hitting them harder than other groups. While that point is…
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Fake Rhymes, Even Faker Chains
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse comes news that even the rappers have been forced to scale back. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported on the plight of the braggadocios emcee. I know, I know: My heart aches for them, too. Though the death of the music industry started years before the…
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Is That Your Mama At The Bar?
Normally in times of turmoil, one quick call to mom will set things right. But what happens if mama is too busy drinking at the bar dealing with her own problems to help her children with theirs? Don’t laugh because it’s happening. Normally in times of turmoil, one quick call to mom will set things…
