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November 23, 2005

What does an unemployed cobra-charmer do?

A survey has declared that the snake-charmer is no longer a relevant profession in India. Apparently the government agrees and now aims to outplace charmers. Government proposed career changes include: barefoot conservation educator, health care provider (especially if you have been bitten by a snake) and wedding entertainer (since they already play the flute). 17 government-funded microloans have already been extended to former-charmers to start such small businesses.

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