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…iN summer jobs despite the dismal economy, • teens find ways to earn money. by Gabriella Ring and Alex Zaslow et's face it — it's hard to find a job in Michigan. And with adults taking jobs that often go to younger work- ers, it's even harder for teens. Michigan's jobless rate reached 15.2 percent in June, up from 8.2 percent a year ago, according to the Michigan Labor Market Infor- mation Office. For Michigan teens, the jobless rate was ...…
…feature: fashion i 40* d NIA by Alex Zaslow back-to-school hot picks include tweeds, jumpers, plaids and more! tudents everywhere want to start off the school year in style, with the newest trends and fashions. When we were on the look- out for a store with trendy clothing, we picked Guys 'N' Gals in West Bloomfield. The hot picks for the fall were tweed dresses and skirts, jumpers, cardigans, plaid shirts, belted skirts and washed-out s...…
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