Winter is finally coming to an end, but what good is summer if you are stuck inside the mall in your boring retail job all day?

There are lots of jobs available to college students that do not involve trying to stay awake at a desk in an overly air-conditioned office or waiting tables. But you need to set one up now. Here is a few that promise an unforgettable summer working experience.

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These days, cell phones can be found everywhere from elementary schools to retirement communities. With over 100 million American cell phone subscribers, it is safe to say that most of us know what a cell phone is.

But where did they come from?

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With the recent and much-lamented closing of Voss Books on Water Street and the Constant Reader Bookshop Ltd. on Irving Place last year, Milwaukeeans in search of used books are having a more difficult time.

The recent Golda Meir Library Used Book Sale, a fund-raiser with all proceeds benefiting the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee library, served as a sound reminder that when hunting for bargain books, one often has to sift through a lot of junk in order to unearth the hidden gems.

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There are many times in a person’s life when they are vulnerable, sad and susceptible to influence by others. These are the times that manipulative people wait for.

Some people prey on the depressed by taking their money, talking them into a time-share or getting them into bed. My question is: how long does one have to wait before they hit on someone who is freshly heartbroken so as not to seem like they are taking advantage of a bad situation?

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