Category Archives: New economy
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Summer Jobs Scarce
Another dismal summer to be a teen looking for a job. I hate to read “those kids today” rants – this is more of a “those poor kids today” version of that. I think having a job when one is
Get a Little Closer!
In the 1970s, American corporations typically thought they needed 500 to 700 square feet per employee to build an effective office. Today’s average is a little more than 200 square feet per person, and the space allocation could hit a
Get a Little Closer!
In the 1970s, American corporations typically thought they needed 500 to 700 square feet per employee to build an effective office. Today’s average is a little more than 200 square feet per person, and the space allocation could hit a
The Anti-Facebook Revolution?
Here AGAIN is Kickstarter, rocking out in the middle of something very very cool. I just checked how much money they’ve raised (boosted no doubt by the article linked to below) and at 9:15 am on Friday, it’s up to
The Anti-Facebook Revolution?
Here AGAIN is Kickstarter, rocking out in the middle of something very very cool. I just checked how much money they’ve raised (boosted no doubt by the article linked to below) and at 9:15 am on Friday, it’s up to
Virtual Training
Second Life is not just for sex anymore. Check out the legitimate businesses springing up. Dozens of hospitals, medical schools and health foundations have staked out space in the online community Second Life, where participants can build their own virtual
Virtual Training
Second Life is not just for sex anymore. Check out the legitimate businesses springing up. Dozens of hospitals, medical schools and health foundations have staked out space in the online community Second Life, where participants can build their own virtual
Our New American Pastimes
Buying less stuff but doing more things together… Quietly but noticeably over the past year, Americans have rejiggered their lives to elevate experiences over things. Because of the Great Recession, a recent New York Times/CBS News poll has found, nearly
Our New American Pastimes
Buying less stuff but doing more things together… Quietly but noticeably over the past year, Americans have rejiggered their lives to elevate experiences over things. Because of the Great Recession, a recent New York Times/CBS News poll has found, nearly
Crook Update
So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for
Crook Update
So I told you earlier how you might want to avoid going to the bank on Friday, now I’ve got some information for you on the increase in office thefts. These days thieves are really reaching. As traditional targets for
RIP Eating Healthy
“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on
RIP Eating Healthy
“Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn,” says Harry Balzer, chief industry analyst at NPD Group and author of the research firm’s annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. “Last year, consumers cut back on
Gleaning Making a Comeback?
Gleaning – harvesting leftover crops for the poor – is an idea as old as the Bible. Leviticus urges farmers to leave the corners of their fields unharvested, providing food for the poor and strangers. The practice was common in
Gleaning Making a Comeback?
Gleaning – harvesting leftover crops for the poor – is an idea as old as the Bible. Leviticus urges farmers to leave the corners of their fields unharvested, providing food for the poor and strangers. The practice was common in
Vive Velib’
Vélib’, Paris’s bicycle-rental system, has been touted as an inspirational model for New York and other cities around the world. Residents there can rent a sturdy bicycle from hundreds of public stations and pedal to their destination, an inexpensive, healthy,
Vive Velib’
Vélib’, Paris’s bicycle-rental system, has been touted as an inspirational model for New York and other cities around the world. Residents there can rent a sturdy bicycle from hundreds of public stations and pedal to their destination, an inexpensive, healthy,
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