Best Recession Ever! Posted: 8 months ago by Doggylives
Best Recession Ever is a blog celebrating the glory of our current economic recession. No jobs, massive unemployment, bank closings, foreclosure mania and homelessness are just a few of the wonders of our times, presented with clever humorous prose.
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Interactive Unemployment Map Posted: 7 months ago by psycmoe
The economic crisis, which has claimed more than 5 million jobs since the recession began, did not strike the entire country at once. A map of employment gains or losses by county tells the story of how those job losses first struck in the most vulnerable regions and then spread rapidly to the rest of the country.
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Hit by Recession, Cocaine Dealers Resort to Cold-calling Posted: 3 months ago by nateebiinature
Before condos in Williamsburg started selling at a loss and weekend flights to L.A. dropped to under $200, New York's cocaine dealers were supplying good times to people who indulged like the party wouldn't end. Before the recession, "I was making deliveries every night of the week," says Eddie, a middle-aged man who exclusively deals cocaine.
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Recession 'worst for 100 years' Posted: 10 months ago by Bornbad
The current global recession is "the most serious for over 100 years", cabinet minister Ed Balls has said.
*Mr. Balls*
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BEST superhero Posted: 2 years ago by spocksmyhomeboy
explains itself.. so before you go to the website guess who there talking about.
One-hundred thirteen people think this is the Best Superhero
Even without superpowers, ?????? is the greatest superhero of them all
who do think??
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Fed takes over Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley investment banks Posted: 1 year ago by Rowangrey
Sunday night saw the fall of the two remaining big-boy investment banks to the US government. The government has now bailed out or allowed the collapse of all of Wall Street's investment banking firms in an effort to plug the damn holding back an impending economic crash.
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Jam making on the rise thanks to bumper crop and recession Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Jam making is enjoying a resurgence as consumers try to save money in the recession and make the most of this summer's bumper crop of fruit.
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Recession stirs up at-home cooking Posted: 8 months ago by kakana
Across the country, the recession is giving extra sizzle to cooking at home. But this isn't Mom's meatloaf or macaroni and cheese. People who grew accustomed to dining out every night still want to eat in style.
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Dow Falls 700 as Markets Drown in Recession Fears Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Fears the U.S. will sink into a recession slammed head first into Wall Street on Wednesday, sending the Dow plunging to its worst percentage drop since October 1987.
An ugly report on retail sales served as a wake-up call for the markets, reminding Wall Street that even as the ailing credit markets appear to have improved, the economy is still in a precarious state.
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Recession Recipes Posted: 2 years ago by doggylives
Broke foodies might like to whip up a batch of lettuce soup and other recession recipes to save money.
Fascinating read. I definitely won't be trying any of these.
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Recession Prediction Posted: 1 year ago by JoshSF49
Economist predict that the recession in the United States will last for 14 months.
*Not* another depression.
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Employers slashed 80,000 jobs in March Posted: 2 years ago by keroberos32
"The labor market has indeed turned south," said Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors. "That was the one last bastion of hope to stay out of a recession. Now the question is how deep and how long will it last?"
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Odds are growing for economic recession Posted: 2 years ago by muppet
The unemployment rate leaps to a two-year high, record numbers of people are forced from their homes and Wall Street nose-dives again. Such is the fallout from a housing meltdown that threatens to slingshot the country into a recession.
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Debt Charities are Overwhelmed by the Recession Posted: 6 months ago by iamamaniac
Millions of Britons struggling with debt are being left without access to consumer charities due to a severe lack of funding.Here we take a quick look at the best tips for helping yourself out of debt.
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Quiz - Which jet fits YOU the best? Posted: 11 months ago by bellybombers
Once the recession is done (hopefully soon), people will be getting RICHHH (HOPEFULLY SOON) and when that happens, don't you want to know which private jet fits you the best to buy or rent? Give this short quiz a go.
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Rick Astley: Best Act Ever Posted: 1 year ago by pocksucket
Internet nominations and over 100 million votes means that MTV now recognise Rick Astley as the Best Act Ever.
If you voted and he takes his tour to your town, you only have yourself to blame.
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US central bank chief warns of possible recession Posted: 2 years ago by leehblanc
In remarks to US lawmakers, Bernanke said the economy has weakened since the Fed's latest outlook prepared in January, meaning a contraction is likely.
Really? We knew this 6 months ago, and we're paying this asshat's salary???
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Even the Amish Are Hit Hard By the Recession Posted: 8 months ago by suebe
The small town in northern Indiana has been hit hard by recent layoffs, with Amish factory workers hurting especially. While the Amish church usually does not encourage the use of government aid, church leaders are now permitting members to collect on unemployment benefits, if absolutely necessary.
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The Best Tips Ever Posted: 3 years ago by Johnny21J
The Best Tips Ever
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The Best and Worst Movies About the Internet Posted: 1 year ago by ImNotBlue
Ever since Fritz Lang unveiled the robot Maria in his 1927 silent-screen sci-fi classic Metropolis, computers have been part of the fabric of the movies. The Internet, however, is a newer phenomenon, and filmmakers are still figuring out how to work the now-essential and pervasive communications system into their movies in a worthwhile way.
5 Best... and 5 Worst
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10 Best Beers + 5 Best Breweries, 2008 World Beer Cup Winners Posted: 2 years ago by icepigs
Gold, silver, and bronze medals were won in 91 categories of beer judged in the 2008 World Beer Cup competition held this past weekend in San Diego, CA. Additionally, the five best breweries in the world were named, including the first woman brewer ever to win this award!
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