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Even after a fire at a California refinery, gas still slipps below $2.50/gal.

Even after a fire at a California refinery, gas still slipps below $2.50/gal.

A disruption in the refinery of crude oil into gasoline due to a fire in a Los Angeles area refinery couldn’t even raise the price of oil and gasoline. For the first time in two months the price of a gallon of gas has fallen …

Some colleges are cutting back in new ways

Some colleges are cutting back in new ways

I have seen my fair share of ways that colleges can be wasteful. As far as spending goes, I have always wondered who let my Alma  Mater leave the huge football stadium lights on all the time. Leaving that many lights on when no one …

Shift Happens — A video commentary on life and the times

While digging around the internet this morning, I came across this video that explains what will be happening with technology and the labor force in the next 20 years.
It’s actually quite interesting and if you have the six minutes to watch it, please do.
One …

Consumer Confidence and the Recession

Consumer Confidence and the Recession

In a recession, everyone feels the pinch. One of the worst hits is the cost of living continuing to increase while many are losing their jobs and homes. Without any extra income (or even a complete and sudden loss of income) it is difficult to …

Summer jobs become scarce for teens

Summer jobs become scarce for teens

With unemployment at the high it is currently at, hovering over 9%, it seems like all those teens who have just finished the school year are having a pretty difficult time finding work.
Because there are so many adults currently looking for work, many are taking …