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As of July 2009, over 47% of America's unemployed resided in seven states: California, Florida, Texas, New York, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

Classism is the discrimination, oppression, or prejudice against an individual or group based solely on actual or perceived socio-economic class. It shapes life chances.

This holiday season, unemployed people may feel depressed, angry, unsettled, and hopeless. A new perspective can be just what's needed to bring spirits up.

The price of oil in 2008 reached $US140. It was said that we had approached 'peak oil' and the price reflected how precious oil was to the working of the modern world

The U.S. unemployment rate stands at 10.2 per cent and could stay there for years because job seekers now outnumber openings six to one.

Coping with unemployment is never easy, but there are a few things than can be done to survive unemployment.

This year's graduates are the most unfortunate in decades in terms of finding work. Here are some ideas for keeping jobless grads on their feet until things blow over.

Some economists are now saying the $787 billion (U.S.) in stimulus spending contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't enough.

With the US Dollar on the brink of collapse, world leaders met in Britain for the G 20 summit to discuss remedy that would support the World Bank and the IMF.

Businessman Jacob Coxey led a contingent of jobless men from Ohio to the nation's capital to promote a road improvement plan to create jobs.

Fired bankers use their bonuses to start businesses, play the market, hang out or travel. Banks indirectly rehire others through management consulting companies.

People are surviving the recession by poking fun at it. Jokes center on bankers and corporations. Experts say humor relieves stress and empowers people.

Accelerating unemployment can push America's domestic economy and its global trade partners into a downward spiral of heightened joblessness and worldwide suffering.

California's unemployment insurance help the jobless who have been laid off or otherwise lose their job involuntarily with UI benefits.

Suggested prayers for the unemployed, their families, and those who love them invite God into this time of uncertainty.

Those between the ages of 16 and 24 are disproportionately affected by the recession and job loss.

Forced to confront unemployment, foreclosure and relocation, the Americans of the Great Depression Era built support networks and found refuge in escapist entertainment.

Canadian author Betty Jane Hegerat brings readers a touching, thought-provoking story in her debut novel about a foster child lost at the Calgary Zoo.

A delicate balance between drama and comedy is achieved by this heart-warming Japanese import, about an unemployed cello player who orchestrates a new life for himself.

For the recently unemployed and uninsured, skipping health care happens too often. Check out Walgreen's Take Care Clinic first.

Ohio is investing heavily in alternative energy like wind and solar power hoping to create jobs in a state hard hit by the national recession and high unemployment.

Spring cleaning extravaganza includes affordably priced Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Anya Hindmarch, Balenciaga, Prada

Competition is fierce for holiday part time work this year, but here are some tips to help you stand out and get the job.

Job seekers face new challenges and should utilize networking skills to land workforce positions.

With successful, experienced coaches waiting in the wings, NFL teams seem set on going with younger coordinators to fill the team's most valuable position.

The $1.6 trillion the federal government budgeted for the economic stimulus in the past year seems to have bolstered Wall Street. Main Street has not been so lucky.

Outspoken comedian Adam Corolla has found a way to remain in the public eye for the better part of a decade, yet has never catapulted himself to the A-List.

We are subject to enacting our various racial biases in everyday situations. So whether we acknowledge them or not, they exist, but perhaps we can work to overcome them?

Students who have recently graduated have had a shock with the economy. Companies are not hiring and lack of student loans is making graduate school even more difficult.

Youth programs provide youth with services that mirror each other in title and purpose. But, what makes a service one that young people and their families will utilize?

An opinion on the current state of South Africa and what it can show the rest of the continent.

In areas affected by disasters, Architecture for Humanity's approach to community development is redefining the public's understanding of sustainable design.

Mortgage rates have never been more favourable. However, falling property values and credit scores mean that home equity loans are difficult to find.

Newcastle United are in turmoil after Kevin Keegan quits as manager and owner Mike Ashley says he will sell the club - Will there ever be good times at St James' Park?

Unemployment is up in Canada and the United States. In uncertain financial times, many choose to return to college or university in the hopes of securing a better job.

Some online sites instantly connect donors with those in need of money or help for group charity fundraisers, personal life hardships, and other good causes.

Economists are beginning to shine a light at the end of the dark economic tunnel in Canada; however, we have yet to see significant movement in job recovery.

The stagnant economy is redefining the way Americans parent their children. Unemployment, plus cuts in after-school programs, means fewer organized activities for kids.

While men worry over job loss and spurn their usual toys for therapists, women shop to keep up their image and their spirits. They may pull us out of the recession.

After the financial information has been gathered, and the medical insurance has been secured, the newly unemployed need to focus on their emotional wellbeing.

During this difficult economic situation, families need to economise, particularly at Christmas. Greeting cards are very expensive, but can be made cheaply.

Rising unemployment and money problems mean that more US consumers will be seeking to write off credit card debt. Credit card companies brace for rising default rates.

A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.

Obama and his spending and tax increases are slowly beginning to be exposed but are there more that haven't even surfaced yet?

Music teachers and students should be aware of how values, music and politics all intersect in Australia's favourite song.

Royalties are a very popular additional income for artists, writers, musicians. One doesn't have to be world famous in order to make money from his or her works.

Scrabble, one of the most popular board games in the world, celebrated its 60th anniversary on December 16th 2008, but who invented the game of family fun?

In this hilarious follow up to Confessions of a Shopaholic, Becky Bloomwood and her credit cards are headed across the Atlantic.

Was the glass half empty or half full? When it came to interpreting signs for business growth in Florida's Gulf Coast for 2009, it all depended on perspective.

Unemployed Ohio auto workers could find themselves working for the state's rapidly emerging green energy solar companies near Toledo where new jobs are being created.