Im hosting a social media training in Jacksonville. Having a great time . wish you were here.

MLM industry grew 47% last ten years, but sales only grew 21%. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-tc-biz-sales-1008-1009-oct09,0,509306.story

Here is my quote in the Denver Post. http://ping.fm/YDrxp If any other reporters want my take on the economy, call me at 310-766-4478

In CA, with 11.9% unemployment, 154,000 ppl could runout of benefits by end of the year. In FL, with 10.7% rate, 114,500 could run out.

Bloomberg.com: Economy has lost 6.9 million jobs since the recession started in December 2007! http://ping.fm/icRwD

number of Americans filing 1st-time claims for jobless benefits rose more than forecast, sign companies are still cutting workers

According to US Labor Dpt, number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose 17,000 to 551,000 for week ended Sept 26. http://ping.fm/AiTxf

CNN reports: Among the metro areas w/ unemployment rates above 15%, 7 were in California & 4 in Michigan. http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/30/news/economy/metro_unemployment/?postversion=2009093010