Brass is made of copper and zinc. Bronze is made of copper and tin. These are nickel-free and beautiful all by themselves. Bare metals or oxidized metals are nickel-free, and beautiful to wear. Modern-day brass is not produced with lead, although it never hurts to ask.
Jobless Claims. DEFINITION of 'Jobless Claims'. The number of people who are filing or have filed to receive unemployment insurance benefits, as reported weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor.
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest in Almost 44 Years. The fewest Americans in almost 44 years filed applications to collect unemployment benefits last week, indicating the job market continues to power forward.