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Hallmark cares enough to send the very best ... jobs to China (The Pitch)

15 May 2008

Everybody knew what the e-mail meant. It went out last fall to employees of the Production Art Division of Hallmark Cards. It said that manager Lee Burner had scheduled a mandatory meeting for the next day. Somebody from HR would be there. Production artists were told to report to a conference room ...

All the love but a bit less money (Philly.com)

10 May 2008

CINCINNATI - Some mothers may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. Even businesses that traditionally benefit from the holiday, such as florists and restaurants, are making special offers and products in hopes of luring last-minute customers.

Educators' dedication earns them honors (Kenosha News)

5 May 2008

For Mary Hawkins and Renee Frazier-Morrison, educating children has always been among their highest of priorities. But both women believe that teaching goes beyond their classrooms in the Kenosha Unified School District.