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As technology changes, so does the job market. Two centuries ago, most low skilled workers would have found work as farmhands, while a century ago they would have been employed in a factory. Today they are most likely to work in the service industry, whether in retail, food service, janitorial services or as personal care aides in a nursing home or hospital. As I have written before, these jobs are often important stepping stones to better ones, even if they do not offer a direct path to advancement. Low skilled jobs still teach workers how to follow instructions and become...

Dealing with the BluesBy Rick Nauert, Ph.D. Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 6, 2008 Thursday, Nov 6 (Psych Central) -- The events that have occurred over the past few weeks have been emotionally charged. Now the election is over and reality sets in. Days are shorter and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is already here for many. “This is the time of the year when people are vulnerable to depression anyway,” said Dr. Thomas Nutter, assistant professor, psychiatry & behavioral neurosciences, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. “The fact that the election happened, the...

Under the 'NEW' tax law, my income tax was $1,275(18%) less than it would have been under the 'LAW' of the prior Administration. Lower rate, IRA adjustment for those over 50, and tuition adjustments helped this mom and dad whose family earnings of roughly $100,000 must put us into the RICH category, according to liberals.

USAID PROGRAM BUDGET Overview | Program Budget Analysis | Budget by Strategic Objective Overview The United States provides approximately .5 per cent of its annual budget for foreign assistance throughout the world. The U.S. Congress plays a significant role in helping determine U.S. Government priorities. Each year Congress drafts laws, which direct funds to specific development priorities it identifies. Other important players in the process for determining the levels of aid throughout the world include the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (for food assistance) and, of course, the U.S. Agency for International Development. Program Budget...