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Love those priorities — the Cubs make his first graf.
Dec. 8, 2008
Partners,
We just announced that Tribune is restructuring its debt under Chapter 11 protection. I’m sure you saw the speculative coverage last night and this morning. I would have preferred everyone get the news from me first, but since our debt is publicly traded, we [...]

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Tribune, taken private last year by Sam Zell, may be considering bankruptcy according to a New York Times story.
Tribune gave its rank and file employees a fair amount of stock through profit sharing. That was great when the shares were trading at $70. As the stock fell into the $30s, our Tribune stock was just [...]

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All major U.S. cities will be hiring for census takers in 2009 (for the 2010 US Census) — so take note – there will be hundreds hired.
Pay is between $10 and $22/hr, depending on city.
 
http://www.census.gov/2010censusjobs
Or check for local listings for these jobs in your own hometown newspaper – if you’ve still got one!

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From today’s NY Times:
The Miami Herald Is Said to Be for Sale
By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA
 

The McClatchy Company, burdened by debt and a steep slide in newspaper advertising, wants to sell one of its most-prized properties, The Miami Herald, according to people briefed on the company’s plans.
McClatchy, the nation’s third-largest newspaper chain, has approached potential buyers for [...]

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Here are a couple of web sites that help compare insurance rates for those out on their own, or just looking.
Thanks to a certain sports editor for sharing this info.
 
www.ehealthinsurance.com
www.insureonebenefits.com

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