July 19, 200818 yr According to MiamiHerald.com, 78,000 jobs were lost in Florida, making us the worst in the US. Full article: Florida loses 78,000 jobs - - worst in the US Even teachers are not immune. With the folderoll going on between the United Teachers of Dade and the MDCPS School Board, they're looking at a Reduction-in-Force. This will lead to hundreds of (possibly close to or over 1,000) people (both instructional and non-instructional) being given their walking papers.
August 7, 200818 yr I wish I could personally lobotimize anybody that voted in favor of Amendment 1. Many of the job losses are the direct result of budget cuts in connection with Amendment 1.
August 8, 200818 yr Author And we really haven't been hit as bad as other states because of the constant tourism. I was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bayside yesterday and spoke with the manager. He told us that out of like 140-150 HRC around the nation, last week the Bayside restaurant ranked # 2 in total sales. The Euro is motivating people to come and spend their dollars here.
August 9, 200818 yr I was in Vegas about a month ago, and Nevada was hit really hard by the mortgage crisis. I believe it was hit the worst of any state. However, I know California was right behind NV.
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