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I worked for this chain, starting with Castner-Knott Green Hills in the late 1970s as I worked my way through college. I transferred to Castner-Knott in Bellevue Center when that mall was built but had to leave then my mother became terminally ill in 1990. I started working there again when it was Proffits for Christmas and returned again when it was changing over  to Hechts, which in turn became Macy's. I LOVED working for the Nashville-owned-and-operated Castners, but each buyout reduced the quality of the work experience significantly. Eventually the Bellevue Macy's closed during a "reorganization" period.  Now  Macy's is going through another "reorganization" which means more layoffs. Find out more at: Macy's Closing Stores and Laying Off Workers Again - Yahoo

What to Look for in a Successful Network Marketing Company - Part II of a 2-Part Series Network marketing companies have come into their own in the 21st century as savvy network marketing companies have learned from the mistakes of the past. As more and more Americans look for extra income in today's bad economy or look for job opportunities due to business closures, downsizing and outsourcing, they are considering alternatives to traditional salaried and hourly wage jobs. Continue reading at:  What to Look for in a Successful Network Marketing Company - Part II of a 2-Part Series Also see:  Why You Should Consider Network Marketing for Extra Income in Today's Economy

Why You Should Consider Network Marketing for Extra Income in Today's Economy In early 2011, The Tennessean carried an article called: "Out of work, some invest time, savings in franchises." This article focused on the problems a significant number of Americans are facing as they find themselves losing their jobs to cut-backs, layoffs, business closures, and outsourcing. The writer described the pros and cons of buying a franchise.  

Converting Older Analog Televisions to Digital TV Not as Easy as Promised I'm still without television as the converter boxes don't work on my old 1985 Quasar TV set. I have jumped through hoops and wasted too much of my life since February trying to make the converter box changeover and nothing works. You can read the full article at "Converting Analog Televisions to Digital TV Not as Easy as Promised" Magnavox DTV Digital to Analog Converter Box # TB1110MW9 and Other Converter Boxes Do Not Work on My Television I don't watch a lot of television, but I do depend on my TV during tornadoes or other crisis, so I have tried and tried to make this work. If I hold the converter box just right, occasionally I can pull in a pixilated black and white picture with no sound but a hiss. The picture lasts a few seconds before it is gone. Usually I can't pull it in again for several hours or several days. On June 17 after some midday storms, the sky cleared and the sun cam...

Tips for Tennessee Sell Aluminum Cans & Recycle Soda Cans for Cash in Tennessee The following tips should help you make money recycling and selling aluminum cans in Tennessee. Find Low-Cost or Free Health Coverage in Tennessee The following resources will give you some ideas on where you can find free or low-cost health care coverage in Tennessee. Also see Unemployment Resources in Tennessee

Here are some articles I hope will be helpful for folks who live in Tennessee: Filing for Unemployment in Tennessee The company where I have worked part time for many years is closing the store where I work, so I have had to take a crash course on unemployment. As part of my preparation, I recently attended a conference on filing for unemployment benefits in Tennessee. I have been making notes and have some tips to share with anyone facing unemployment in Tennessee. How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee So, you've been laid off, down sized, or otherwise unemployed. Here are the phone numbers, web sites and other info you will need to file for unemployment in Tennessee. Facing unemployment is never a happy prospect, but with the right tools, filing an unemployment claim need not be as overwhelming as it otherwise How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee If you have recently been laid off or terminated from your job in Tennessee, you hav...