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To: TimbaBear who wrote (62328)	1/19/2007 2:18:04 PM
From: regli	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

"What it is telling me is that a lower percentage of American workers are covered by unemployment. The "service" economy means many more workers are working part-time jobs, while more still are considered 1099 or self-employed." Excellent point.

To: TimbaBear who wrote (62328)	1/19/2007 2:24:17 PM
From: jimmg	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 116555

Using unemployment numbers to gauge the health of the economy may help you feel righteous, but it is not likely to give one an accurate read of the employment situation. what about cycle high job openings? government conspiracy? What about Walmart December sales up 7.5% for all stores? Same with Target, JC Penney, Carmax, Gamestop, Guess, Nordtrom, Macy's, Costco, Kohls, Whole Foods, Safeway, Best Buy..... They are all cooking their books?