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Apr 8

Want Free Cell Phone Service? Try Losing Your Job!

Posted on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Economics, Recession

Virgin Mobile USA announced in April 2009 its plan called the “Pink Slip Protection” program, which covers monthly wireless bills for up to three upon loss of employment. The plan does have a few rules: customers must have been with Virgin Mobile for at least two months and eligible for unemployment benefits. (more…)
Apr 7

Horses Suffer, Too, in Flailing Economy

Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in Economics, Recession

Looks as though banks, auto companies, and the average Joe aren’t the only ones suffering in the troubled US economy. Horses, as well, feel the wrath of shrinking budgets. Rising numbers of neglected, starving, and abandoned horses have been reported by law enforcement officers throughout the country, (more…)
Apr 2

Making Money as a Medical Transcriptionist

Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in Economics, Online

A successful medical transcriptionist need not have an extensive history in the medical field. Rather, knowledge of medical terms and their spellings are extremely  helpful in becoming an accurate transcriptionist.  (more...)

Apr 1

The Junk Industry Phenomenon

Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 in Business, Culture, Economics, Green, Health, Sustainability

For about the last two decades, companies like 1-800-Got-Junk have taken the business of junk removal to new levels, creating a necessary niche by providing services that help people in need of junk removal as much as they help communities to increase their efforts to recycle and go green and decrease their overall waste levels. (more…)

Mar 30

How to Own a Successful Internet Home Business

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 in Economics, Marketing, Online, Technology

When people want to be successful in their own legitimate home internet business, they need to have a business plan. The following are some tips for those interested in starting up their own internet business: (more...)

Mar 30

Earning Money in the Alaska Commercial Fishing Industry

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 in Adventure, Economics, Summer Jobs, Travel

With over 65,000 people employed every year in the Alaskan fishing industry, newcomers have a great shot at getting a high-paying job in a short season on an Alaskan fishing boat. (more...)