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New suit gives unemployed man HOPE

Troy Baptiste is fitted for a suit by

Photo credit: AP | Troy Baptiste is fitted for a suit by tailors Mohan Ramchandani, right, and Bobby Kumar, left, at Mohan's Custom Tailors, in New York. (Jan. 31, 2012)

Troy Baptiste was grinning as he stared at his reflection in the full-length mirror, admiring the navy blue suit that was made specially for him. The elderly tailor scurried around Baptiste, sticking pins into the fabric, his brow furrowed in concentration.

"I don't think I ever looked this good in a suit," Baptiste said, breaking into laughter. "I can't wait to go to this job interview wearing...

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