This is the longest that the U.S. has had unemployment over 8% in the post WWII era. We are past three years and three months. The previous record was two years 3 months, between November 1981 and January 1984. Furthermore, this is only the seventh time unemployment has topped 6.5% in that time period. The longest duration that unemployment has stayed above that mark was seven years, from 1980-87. We are currently approaching four years above that mark. Continue reading “Historic Unemployment in America: How the current unemployment picture compares”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
Get a Job, Hippie
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has recently been publicizing a law which would allow unemployment insurance to be revoked for those who fail or refuse to take a drug test while looking for work. The GDOL is asking employers to anonymously report such instances. Before benefits are revoked, however, the GDOL is required to conduct an investigation of the failed drug test. Continue reading “Get a Job, Hippie”
He was Just a Day from Retirement: Unemployment late in a career
After the financial crisis, your retirement savings were cut in half. You’re trying to put your kids through college, you still hope to retire someday, and you’re trying to figure out how to rebuild your life’s savings. And now, to top it all off, you just lost the job you spent the last 30 years pouring your heart and soul into. Continue reading “He was Just a Day from Retirement: Unemployment late in a career”
Coping with Unemployment: How to get back on the horse
Unemployment is a reality that millions of Americans face every day. Unfortunately, this trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, so the unemployed have to find a way to deal with a difficult situation. Whether it’s finding an interim job, collecting unemployment benefits or hitting the job fairs, there are many ways to get by. Continue reading “Coping with Unemployment: How to get back on the horse”
A Tale of Two Futures
The United States has not had a budget since President Obama has taken office. This is a historical precedent; no budget has been passed by the Senate and this past year one was not even proposed. That is not to say that no budgets have been proposed. Obama has proposed a budget each year, although three out of four came in past deadline. Additionally, the House of Representatives have proposed and passed budgets in each of the past two years. Continue reading “A Tale of Two Futures”
Malpractice Lawsuits and Insurance: Who is Paying Whom?
Every doctor needs malpractice insurance. Yet 82% of doctors have never had a medical malpractice payment, according to data from the National Practitioner Databank. Furthermore, 6% of doctors have been responsible for 58% of all malpractice payments since 1991. Yet high malpractice insurance premiums are still a burden to the whole of the medical profession. Continue reading “Malpractice Lawsuits and Insurance: Who is Paying Whom?”
The Art of Conversation and Technology
Admit it, you have sent a text message because you didn’t feel like talking to a person over the phone, let alone in person. You’ve copied an email to your boss to cover yourself. You’ve probably also posted something on Facebook that you came to regret later. Computers and the Internet have changed communication drastically. The invention is comparable to the printing press in its scope and influence. Continue reading “The Art of Conversation and Technology”
Spare the Rod…
With mega church Pastor Creflo Dollar being arrested over an alleged dispute with his 15-year-old, the concept of child discipline has been catapulted to the forefront of public consciousness. Serious questions have been raised, such as how to control an unruly child, what forms of punishment are acceptable and how children can manipulate the situation to put themselves into the power position. Continue reading “Spare the Rod…”
When Teens Don’t Tell their Parents about Abortion
Across the U.S., 35 states have laws requiring parental consent or notification for minors seeking an abortion. Still, according to the Guttmacher Institute, 40% of minors having an abortion report that neither of their parents knew about it. Continue reading “When Teens Don’t Tell their Parents about Abortion”
Teens Do Not Need Parental Consent for Abortions
In the State of Georgia, minors under the age of 18 do not need parental consent before receiving an abortion. They do, however, need to notify their parents before the abortion in most cases. In some cases, they can seek a judicial waiver on the notification rule. Such a waiver was granted recently by a Georgia Court of Appeals. Continue reading “Teens Do Not Need Parental Consent for Abortions”
