According to president of LifeWorks Matchmaking, customers have doubled in the first quarter of 2009 compared with the previous quarter. She attributes this to "the people reevaluate their lives during times of stress and problems. "According to the CEO of online matchmaker eHarmony, the monthly subscription increased 20% on average September 2008 to January 2009 compared to same period last year. U.S. Many of some 1,500 independent matchmakers – with rates a few hundred to several thousands of dollars – also see increases in business. Two can live as cheaply as one, but two can share the costs.
According to the owners of some marijuana clinics licensed in 13 states where it is legal, the number of people who want medical marijuana has a peak in 2009. Applications have increased by 50% 300% since President Obama said he did not use marijuana federal laws override state laws as President Bush did. The recession has also hit to a growing demand as more people without health insurance are seeking alternatives to expensive medications. Colorado legalized medical marijuana in June 2001 and New Mexico allowed its first producer of marijuana in April 2009. For many countries to relieve pain with marijuana is a painful decision.
According to the National Funeral Directors Association, more than 21,000 funeral homes in the United States, employing approximately 105,000 people in an industry of $ 11 billion a year. The association also estimates that the average cost of an adult funeral in 2006 was $ 6195. However, people reduce their funeral expenses. Due to that cremation can save $ 4000 – $ 5000, the Cremation Association of North America expects that 40% of Americans who died shall be cremated 2010. Everything from financing to the funeral as the casket selection of the tomb was negatively affected by the recession, people make decisions of life and death.
Under German law of 2002, are announced prostitutes enter formal employment contracts and had opened the door for them to obtain health insurance. A Once an industry of 18 billion dollars, business has dropped 30% -50% and in Germany about 400,000 professional prostitutes are forced to try new ways to attract business. Some brothels are lower prices, others offer day passes and all inclusive, fixed fees. Other promotions are free shuttles, discount for retirees and taxi, discounts for golfers and loyalty cards. Due to the financial crisis, those involved in the world's oldest profession must learn new tricks.
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