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A New Year, and A New Look at the Economy

Welcome to the New Year.   Most of us hope for a rejuvenated  and believe the worst part of the recession is behind us.  We are hoping to find jobs in a reinvigorated market and hoping our businesses are, finally, back on track.   On a broader level, we are reviewing the state of our nation and […]

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Employers May be Ready to Move Forward, End Salary Freezes

It is no mystery that the economic meltdown cause many employers to layoff employees, freeze salaries and reduce hours from the remainder of their staffs.    Surviving a recession comes at a price, and thousands of companies were forced to pay it.   Few employers,if any relished laying off their workers and cutting back everywhere they […]

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Hostess Jobs Pay Well for Those Who Look Good

Being a hostess had a bad connotation.  Being a hostess in Japan, and it was even a worse.    But the economy has changed all that around.    Today in Japan, being a hostess is looking awfully good. According to an article in the New York Times women from all walks of life are looking […]

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House Decides There is a Limit to Executive Pay

The House has approved a measure limiting executive salaries.   According to an article in the New York Times, the measure will apply to any firm with more than $1 Billion in assets.   The bill would allow stockholders to vote on salaries, and would attempt to reduce the conflict of interest, regarding consultants who approve these […]