FILE - Kathryn Craven, of Palo Alto, Calif. , who recently lost her job as a technical writer, looks through job seeker pamphlets at the Connect! Job Seeker Center in Sunnyvale, Calif. , in this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo. The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits likely rose last week, evidence that jobs remain scarce. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

FILE - Kathryn Craven, of Palo Alto, Calif. , who recently lost her job as a technical writer, looks through job seeker pamphlets at the Connect! Job Seeker Center in Sunnyvale, Calif. , in this Sept. 10, 2009, file photo. The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits likely rose last week, evidence that jobs remain scarce.

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  1. Tyson chicken breast tenderloins are shown on display at a grocery store in Palo Alto, Calif., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Tyson Foods Inc. said Monday a hefty impairment charge in its beef business left it with a loss for the fourth quarter, but said its sales rose and its chicken business was profitable for the second straight quarter.
  2. PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Riley #13 of the California Bears celebrates after the Bears scored a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Palo Alto, California.
  3. PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Toby Gerhart #7 of the Stanford Cardinal is surrounded by fans after the Cardinal upset the Oregon Ducks at Stanford Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Palo Alto, California.

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