Florida Unemployment Holds Steady in July
More than one in 10 Florida workers remained out of a job in July, but the state’s unemployment rate held steady from June, the Agency of Workforce Innovation reported on Friday. July’s 10.7 percent adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from June, but 4.4 percentage points higher than July 2008.The July figure is the highest rates [...]
Some Question Purpose of Senate Vacancy Dance
With Charlie Crist heading into his second week accepting applications for a U.S. Senate vacancy, talk is getting louder that the process is focusing more on the governor’s own political future than filling Mel Martinez’s spot. Crist has requested applications from a cross-section of prominent Republicans – including a black woman, two Hispanics, and contenders [...]
Ohio Rapist Pretends to be Gay
Well-dressed, soft-spoken, like Michael Jackson. That’s how 26-year-old Robert Williams’ rape victims described him. Prosecutors agree, but say Williams is more like a spider with a web. They describe him as calculating, methodical in luring his prey. Williams befriended his first two victims, pretending to be their “gay best friend.” Months would pass, he gained [...]
‘Shorts’ is Long on Warmth, Creativity
Fast-paced, imaginative and often cute, “Shorts” is slight but enjoyable family fare. Though the story covers familiar ground, director Robert Rodriguez (“Spy Kids”) tells it in a snappy series of shorts that create freshness and spontaneity. Toe (Jimmy Bennett), a target of bullies, tries to outwit his young enemies with the help of a magical, [...]
Out With The Clutter, In With The Peace
Professional organizers tell tales of unearthing uncashed checks from among a client’s piles of files, and everyone’s had the experience of finding ten bucks in a jeans pocket. A good old clutter purge can net you cash when you sell unused items (like your treadmill-turned-towel-rack), and organizing the closet can stop you from wasting cash [...]
Five Non-Negotiable Rules For Better Sleep
Getting good zzz’s is crucial to your health, but listening to the experts talk about the “rules” for getting a good night’s rest can make it seem like an impossible dream. What can you get away with? What can’t you? Here are five flat-out, non-negotiable rules for good, consistent slumber: — Cut caffeine after 1-2 [...]
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