
Money and Computing
Council of Economic Advisors: Future Employment Trends
Jobs in health care support occupations are projected to experience even faster growth. The increased demand in this area stems largely from an aging population that will require care at home, at nursing care facilities, and in inpatient and outpatient settings. Support occupations that will likely grow in importance are physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, medical social workers and home health care aides. more »
Change of Life
Come to think of it, though fast-paced and sometimes incomprehensible, I think I can embrace my life these days with pleasure. And modern woman that I am, I should start looking ahead at more changes that are sure to come. I am already contemplating what I will request for my next birthday — an IPhone or satellite radio reception in my car? more »
Mass Layoffs & Psychological Effects
The Economic Policy Institute's Economic Snapshot for July 1, 2009 concerns employment: Mass layoffs at highest level since at least 1995, by Anna Turner and John Irons.
Mass layoffs — job cuts of 50 or more people by a single employer — are at th… more »
The Disturbing Afterlife of Discarded Digital Devices
"at an open-air market in Ghana, where hard drives from the United States and elsewhere are being resold, sometimes to criminal gangs who mine them for credit card data, Social Security numbers and other identifying information" more »