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Reports are emerging that the The Chicago Sun-Times has laid off its entire photo staff.

According to The Chicago Tribune, 20 full-time staffers in the photo department received layoff notices Thursday. In a statement shared with its chief competitor, the Sun-Times said it was looking to shift more resources to video and other multimedia elements:

“The Sun-Times business is changing rapidly and our audiences are consistently seeking more video content with their news. We have made great progress in meeting this demand and are focused on bolstering our reporting capabilities with video and other multimedia elements. The Chicago Sun-Times continues to evolve with our digitally savvy customers, and as a result, we have had to restructure the way we manage multimedia, including photography, across the network.” Read More

Boston Bombing Cost Economy an Estimated $333 Million

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April 30, 2013

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In a matter of moments, the Boston Marathon bombings inflicted as much as $333 million in damage to the local economy in lost wages, retail sales and infrastructure damage, according to preliminary estimates. But the effects of the April 15 attack, which killed three people and injured 264 others, continue to send shock-waves far beyond Boylston Street. Read More

Kid Rock $20 Ticket Summer Tour [video]

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April 14, 2013

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Over 200k American College Graduates Work For Minimum Wage

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April 6, 2013

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284,000: Number of American college graduates working in minimum-wage jobs in 2012.

The Wall Street Journal this week reported on the troubling trend of college graduates getting stuck in low-skilled jobs, a problem that new research suggests may endure even after the economy improves.

According to the Labor Department, there were 284,000 graduates—those with at least a bachelor’s degree—working minimum-wage jobs in 2012, including 37,000 holders of advanced degrees. That’s down from a peak of 327,000 in 2010, but double the number in 2007 and up 70% from a decade earlier.

“A formal education will make you a living; self education will make you a fortune” -Jim Rohn

2013 List of Americas Most Miserable Cities

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February 22, 2013

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“It’s A Long Story” [short GWOPumentary]

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December 9, 2012

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Las Vegas, NV ranks no. 4 in the United States in homeless population rate in 2012. GWOP Magazine takes an exclusive inside look at the homeless underworld of Sin City and the effects of poverty on our nation. There are approximately 3.5 million homeless people in America and 18.5 million vacant foreclosed homes in the country at the same time.

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Hostess, 82-year-old company, Will Sell Its Portfolio of Iconic Brands & Layoff Workers

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November 16, 2012

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Best Jobs in America 2012

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November 1, 2012

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source: Yahoo

CNNMoney set out to find America’s Best Jobs this year, first and foremost they looked for professions that offer great growth opportunities. Another big factor: how well the job pays, since being able to make a good living is especially important now.

CNNMoney also incorporated data from compensation experts PayScale.com’s survey of more than 120,000 workers. Employees ranked their jobs on quality-of-life factors such as stress, flexibility, satisfaction and how they feel their job affects the world. Ease of entering the field also was considered. Checkout the full list after the jump.