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Update May 2009: Immigration to the U.S. has slowed considerably due to the recession and the loss of entry-level jobs in construction. Fewer people in the casual labor pool could result in more opportunities for those willing to take on the odd job. You're out of cash. What do you do? Hit up Moms...

Riding the New York subway, one tends to become somewhat inured to human misery. On any given day, the average subway rider will be subjected to several loud requests for money, complaints about social services, veiled threats of violence, and tear-filled cries for mercy. While I am not a naturally...