In October, after landing a long-term part-time temping job, Given made a bold move.

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Manpower still expects its temping business to grow, but not as fast as other areas.

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But reality fell short of our plans: Honda Motor trotted out its Asimo in 2000, but for now it's been relegated to temping as a receptionist at Honda and doing eight shows a week at Disneyland.

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It would be temping to continue to cry in your beer, but like anyone struggling to overcome heartbreak, Reed manages his disappointment, displacing the idea of failure with an attitude of appreciation for what the Bills accomplished (four consecutive AFC Championships), his teammates, and the sport.

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