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Are we really pulling out of a recession? Well, many people realize that we would have been in a full blown depression if it hadn't been for some of the stimulus the Government was pretty much forced to do. Ballets are highly unpopular to some people, but they have done good for some workers.

Right now, the more the Government spends and the more they get involved into our personal lives (sorry Libertarians) the more people have to be involved in the actual government. Hopefully it will never get to the point of Greece where every single citizen works for the government (and never have to engage in free market economics or initiative and self motivation) but the more the government does, the more it has to hire. Yes, the government is providing more government jobs than just about anything (as far as job creation goes). Most government employees are very pleased with the benefits they get, as well as the salary. Now the questions is if Asheville is hiring.

If you are unemployed or looking for a new job, government jobs are probably available. Unlike most job, government jobs aren't listed in the classified ads or posted all over free papers, and you certainly won't find them on a cork board in your favorite coffee shop. The internet, as usual, can provide. If you are looking for a government job you can run a free search of all the open jobs in your area. You can specify salary etcetera. Visit Government Jobs Information here if you think that you, friend, or family member would be interested.

There is no pressure (obviously) and its very easy. The first thing to do is to enter your name and email address. It is no-spam compliant, and you won't get any annoying messages (trust me, I did this myself last month). Then your location so you can find local opportunities.

Visit the Government Job Opportunities website.

Asheville's New U.S. Cellular Center

Well, its now official. Asheville's Civic Center has now been re-named, as of the 31st it is the U.S. Cellular Center. Yesterday, (30th) U.S. Cellular still had the highest bid for the soon-to-be-renamed center. The Center, if you are not aware, had its naming rights up for sale in an effort to finance the growing expenses. This issue was extremely controversial although six of the seven Council members voted to approve the new sponsorship.

What is U.S. Cellular getting out of this deal? Well, besides bold signs on the actual building, they will get a nice billboards and signs that face Interstate 240. Signs also face a few other streets. But the name recognition they will get from logos and "U.S. Cellular Center" printed on all advertising and event locations is possibly the most valuable. Staff clothing, event space inside the building, and product promotional space are even more bonuses of having a name right on the Center.

However, it was no cheap venture for U.S. Cellular. They paid, well are offering, $810,000 and possibly a total of $1.35 if the deal is extended past their five year offer. However, U.S. clearly are experienced with name licensee buying as they own three other name licenses on Centers similar to the previous Asheville Civic Center.

Now, for a little more information on the Civic Center and the controversy. It was finished in 1974 and mostly funded by the taxpayers from the town of Asheville NC. Therefore, many people want to keep corporate titles off of the building. "It started as a public Center and should stay that way".Is this really a good idea? Some people argue against this, saying that the Center is old, and the only way to keep it current is to get funding. The 1974 center is in need of repairs and maintenance that the city has a hard time financing. Progress towards renovation is important for the Center and even as people complain of corporatism, they will hopefully be able to enjoy a future Center that is in a restored condition.

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