In Kentucky, the Christian God can’t stop Catholic Lourdes Hospital in Paducah from laying off 58 employees.  Officials blame it on consolidation to remain economically efficient with all the government Medicare/Medicaid cuts.

420 people out-o-work in Missouri!  Integrity Solution Services shut down their call center in Cape Girardeau after losing their only contract.

Good Magazine laid off seven employees.  The magazine that supposed to offer good news, laid off employees last year as well.  Company officials say the layoffs are needed to “re-invest” in the magazine.

In Tennessee, the Memphis Fire Department laying of 92 employees over the next 12 months.

Pirate’s Booty chips maker laid off all 55 of its Sea Cliff, New York, HQ employees.  Pirate’s Booty was taken over by New Jersey based company, Parsippany.   Time Warner Cable laid off 120 people in College Point!

After 21 years, La Perla Jewelers closed in Connecticut.  The owner said an investor suddenly demanded their loan be repaid in full immediately.

In New Hampshire, Identity Footwear and Apparel closed down.  The owner blamed high rent, decreased sales, lack of support from city officials and plans for a new addition to the family.

After 40 years, Wilson’s Main Line Antiques shut down in Pennsylvania.

In Wisconsin, the Fred Boutique closed.  The owners blamed it on a crashing economy in Milwaukee.

In Alabama, Tuscaloosa Resources shut down in Brookwood.  67 people unemployed.   In Hollywood, Bechtel Power shut down.  86 people out-o-work.