The US School System: Why The Curriculum Must Be Relevant to Today - Part 2
We live in a world today, where change happens rapidly. There has been changes in a lot of industries, yet the US school system' s teachings are archaic.
Category : Economics : Business & Finance
So, Do You Think That the Economy is Improving at All?
After going through a hard core recession like the one we just had, it's hard to figure out where the bottom actually is or was to get a bearing on what you should do next. Some who succeed in such times or guess the right time to get back in, are victims of tragedy or successful because of dum
Cyprus - The Economy Calls for Immediate Action!
As expected, the Cyprus sovereign rating has been downgraded by Standard & Poor's to "A" with a negative outlook... Cyprus is a reputable regional and rather unique financial hub, due to its strong and applicable legislation and sound regulatory system, Eurozone membership (since 2008
Plight of the Garment Workers in Bangladesh
Exploitations of industrial workers are not new in our country, it is been happening for decades. Guided by the lust of more profitability the owners of the industries exploit their workers by giving less wages, deny overtime payments, deprive them of bonuses and even no payment of salaries, finding
What is The Economic Crisis?
Is it necessary to explain what the present economic crisis is? Unfortunately some so-called specialists are doing so many mistakes and misinterpretations that some other different scientific thought may be useful.
Seven Current Trends That Create New Business
Current reccessionist trends in the USA, and Europe do not mean the end of business, but actually are creating new business opportunities. What are theses trends that are creating new business opportunities?
The Academic Roots Of Progressivism
It all started when America decided to hire an erudite professor - a guy who sold things like hope and change, a guy who sounded smart when he said not-so-smart things, a guy who looked better than his Republican opponents - to the presidency. They wanted a change. They just forgot that, when things
Hey They Use Lead in Our Money, But Take Away Toys from Our Children?
Recently, I talked with a Chinese Toy importer, he was an American and was enjoying a huge monthly income, as the US Children's thirst for toys is unending and with a robust Middle Class, there is plenty of money to go around for toys too. We sat down for coffee and I asked him how things were
Rising Loan Debt Blamed On Government Regulations And Rising Utility Bills
As the average personal debt in Britain continues to rise, financial provider Zopa blames government rules preventing early loan repayment, while the Consumer Credit Counselling Service points the finger at rising utility bills and council tax.
Dow Jones Jumps 900 Points
Wall Street came back after its worst week and staged a surprising one day jump gaining 900 points. So far it is not over, but buyers have returned back to market buying low priced stocks and helping Dow Jones gain its market share again.
You Need a Stock Market News Source
For many years, the Wall Street Journal was considered the source for stock market news. Today, however, stock market news can be found in many ways.
4 Reasons to Bet Against the Shekel This Spring
If you have been following financial news lately, you would have noticed that the majority of economic powers are struggling to keep their heads above water. The US sequester began on March 1, the EU economies are continuing to suffer, and the UK credit rating was recently downgraded. On the other s
All is Free - A Myth
My phone was at it again. My friends are now raving about my corporate dining privilege card. They have reasons to feel so, they eat free. It could be embarrassing to go corporate dining. You are never sure, what is to pay and what is free.
No Big Tax Hike For Americans, For Now
So it's done. Today President Obama was set to sign "the deal" by which he and his liberal co-conspirators in the federal legislature agreed to keep tax rates steady for two more years - in exchange for whopping unpaid-for spending on extended unemployment benefits.
The Catastrophic Consequences, Physical and Spiritual, Individual and National, of Increasing Debt
There are catastrophic consequences of this present financial crisis.These consequences affect the individual as well as the nation.They arise as a result of deliberate spiritual neglect and take on physical manifestations. We are hearing of suicides and other forms of serious self-harm.Leadership i
Where All The Bonds Are Investment Grade
We knew about lies, damned lies and statistics. Where do opinions and credit ratings fall?
The Recession's Effects on Wage Theft
The effects of the current economic recession are further reaching than most analysts ever could have predicted. Those effects go far beyond the obvious issues such as unemployment and home foreclosures. One serious effect of the recession has been on the number of instances of wage theft in the Uni
What Darwin Can Teach Us About the Economy
These evolutionary writings of Charles Darwin have important applications to all Americans as we face difficult challenges in health care, education, alternative energy, and the economy at large. It's tempting to rely on economists and policy experts who assure us they know how to solve every p
The Green Shoots Illusion
Government intervention in the U. S. economy has created a stalemated situation. The measures taken are blocking market mechanisms but fall short of the impetus that true nationalization could provide.
Sick Cars - Millions May Be on the Road
Millions of cars needing repair, some repairs more serious than others, may be on our roads as you read this article. Due to the economy, people have not been able to keep up their vehicle's scheduled maintenance or major repairs.