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Where’s the heart?

Layoffs are up again, orders for big ticket items down and new home sales at their slowest pace in years. We recently heard that the economy is “gaining momentum,” with a big jump in the so-called Gross Domestic Product, which, … Continue reading

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Friday: TGIF?

Ah, Friday. In better days, most thought the acronym, “TGIF.” I don’t know if most think that way anymore. The Government told us this morning that our growth as a nation in the fourth quarter was the fastest or strongest … Continue reading

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Poll Reveals Trauma of Joblessness in U.S. (New York Times)

More than half of the nation’s unemployed workers have borrowed money from friends or relatives since losing their jobs. An equal number have cut back on doctor visits or medical treatments because they are out of work. Almost half have … Continue reading

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