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UNTITLED - The number of *newly laid-off workers filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expect last week.

It fell by 35,000 to 466,000 people, the lowest level in more than a year.
Economists were expecting that at least 500,000 people would file for benefits for the first time.

The number of workers receiving unemployment also fell sharply from 190,000 to 5.4 million.
That's the lowest level for continuing claims since February.

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Smelly feet at Fla. airport may prompt change
March 12, 2010 08:09 EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Something stinks at Palm Beach International Airport.

And apparently it's the no-shoes rule through security gates.

The county airports director said at an advisory board meeting Wednesday security personnel "are complaining of odor" in the area and requested a change.

Flight delays often mean a shorter window than the airport's regular 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours provide, meaning new carpet might be a better more feasible than a good shampooing.

The county is already replacing much of the terminal tile and carpet, but nothing was immediately promised for the stinky security area.

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Information from: The Palm Beach Post, http://www.pbpost.com

Wednesday, November 25 2009, 01:53 PM EST

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