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Types of Demand Illustrated(screenshots from here)First there is Elastic Demand, i.e. where demand decreases with an increase in price and increases with a decrease in price. This is the onl… Read More

Once you get past the month-over-month fluctuation and the temporary/seasonal layoffs, June was a good month on the Tri-Cities nonfarm jobs front. There were 2,000 more jobs last month than… Read More

With countries such as the USA and UK moving to increase the levels of their minimum wages, South Africa is debating the implementation and subsequent effects of a similar policy back home.R… Read More

"Shields and Brooks on Reince Priebus' exit, GOP health bill's defeat" PBS NewsHour 7/28/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks… Read More

JEHOVAH NISSI – Wednesday August 9th 2017Memorise: Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. Psalm 35:1Read: Exodus 17:8-16 (KJV)… Read More

The next great recession could soon be upon us! Zillow is reporting that it believes there’s a 73 percent chance that the next U.S. recession will begin by the end of 2020, according t… Read More

IMHO:  May Bannon rot in hell. 😡"With Bannon out, how will the White House change?" PBS NewsHour 8/18/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  Chief strategist Steve Bannon ended his tenu… Read More

Recruiting the best and brightest is always a challenge, no matter what industry you happen to find yourself in. However, the recruitment of nursing staff has proven to be a particularly cha… Read More

11.55pmWhat happens when you work under an employer. Some say they treat well whilst some disagree otherwise. The world is a selfish ruthless place where the higher authorities will seek sub… Read More

Labor Day is the traditional end of summer holiday, filled with picnics, last trips to the beach and big retail sales.  How ever you choose to celebrate this weekend, be sure to raise y… Read More

Griffis Residential, a Denver-based multifamily investment and management firm, today announced the final closing of its fourth private equity real estate investment fund, Griffis Premium Ap… Read More

Finance expert Jayson Coomer, known as the Rolling Alpha, has updated his annual breakdown of South Africa’s tax trends, following the mini-budget speech delivered this week.Accor… Read More

Recently, I delved into the latest iteration of Tolkien’s Middle-earth in the newly released Shadow of War. There are many aspects of this game that are worth sharing, but none more th… Read More

Until recently, blockchain has been known only to IT specialists as a new form of technology. However, the industry players now realize that blockchain based smart contracts can fundamentall… Read More

Physician Assistants (PAs) continue to enjoy strong job growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of Physician Assistant positions is expected to grow 30% from 2014-202… Read More

Immigration is not only a hot-button political topic, it greatly affects the healthcare field. Foreign-born workers comprise: 1 out of 4 practicing physicians 1 out of 5 nurses and home heal… Read More

15 Reasons to shop local Guest post by The Art of Windows and Doors, link at the end of this article Choosing to shop with your local businesses instead of the large chain stores has many b… Read More

"How does the GOP tax plan affect you?  You asked, we answer" PBS NewsHour 12/13/2017ExcerptSUMMARY:  Republicans are poised to work out their differences on the tax overhaul bill… Read More

Physical Therapists (PTs) have abundant career opportunities. That is the conclusion of the latest study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They expect the U.S. to need an additional 71,000… Read More

November saw a slight uptick in pending home sales on both a monthly and an annualized basis. The National Association of Realtors said the increase was the largest gain in contract signings… Read More

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for people who don’t have a college degree to get a good job. Thankfully, there are still a few industries that offer positions with competi… Read More

The first time oil topped $60 US per barrel, it was as though a spark had ignited the Calgary economy. When the historic benchmark was breached in June 2005, Calgarians, already&n… Read More

Tim Hortons heirs cut benefits Employees at a franchise owned by the children of the chain’s founders say they’re losing paid breaks and other benefits in response to… Read More

One of the things I like to do in profiling #CoolGigCompanies is finding entrepreneurs who see an opportunity in the Gig Economy that many others may have overlooked. Craig Lewis of Gig Wage… Read More

Many discussions about growth in the healthcare field focus on the need for more physicians, physical therapists, and nurses due to an aging population and a higher percentage of Americans w… Read More

Even though Google seems to be the most used search engine worldwide, there are many valid alternatives to it. However, according to StatCounter Google globally still holds a marke… Read More

"What does Friday’s sweeping sell-off mean for Wall Street?" PBS NewsHour 2/2/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  Stocks plunged on Friday over fears that the Federal Reserve will accelerate int… Read More

Using Kensho, a hedge fund analytics tool, CNBC looked at what happens during major periods of rising interest rates. The findings show the market rose big during five of six instances and o… Read More

Why it matters what you pay yourself as the business owner. Business owners often don’t pay themselves at all, but just draw money out of the business account when they need it. At th… Read More

South Africa’s new president Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to earn a salary of R3.6 million in 2018 – easily making him one of the best paid leaders in the world.Former p… Read More

"Why Anaheim’s low-wage workers struggle to keep a roof over their heads" PBS NewsHour 3/27/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  Away from the tourist attractions of Anaheim, California, housing… Read More

"Here’s How You Can Use Trump Town" by Derek Kravitz, and Al Shaw + Alex Mierjeski (ProPublica), ProPublica 4/4/2018We’ve assembled thousands of records of Trump administration a… Read More

Millions of commuters are set to be stranded on Monday as the nationwide bus strike continues.Negotiations between Golden Arrow coaches and Satawu members broke down on Friday afternoon.Sata… Read More

"Did Trump have the authority to strike Syria?  It’s ‘a gray area,’ says Sen. Coons" PBS NewsHour 4/16/2018ExcerptSUMMARY:  The airstrikes launched by the U.S., U… Read More

"Why hasn’t the GOP tax bill supercharged wage growth?" PBS NewsHour 5/4/2018Answer:  Because 'trickle-down economics' is a GOP lie, and Trump always lies.ExcerptSUMMARY:  Th… Read More

Many people complain that the #GigEconomy creates low wage jobs with no benefits and is therefore a negative for society.  What this perspective fails to recognize is that for so many… Read More

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a massive employment drive to encourage young people to sign up as police officers.In a statement released on Tuesday (22 May), the… Read More

"Why May’s jobs numbers are undeniably good" PBS NewsHour 6/1/2018NOTE:  This is NOT due to Trump.  Eight years in a row.ExcerptSUMMARY:  May marked a record 92nd straig… Read More

Eskom has reported that stage 2 stack shedding has initiated and adds it anticipates that the blackouts will last until the point when 9 pm tonight. The power utility says the power outages… Read More

Buying your first home is one of the most noteworthy moments in life.  The transition from life as a renter to life as a homeowner is a fundamentally beneficial one, providing you with… Read More

While car conveyance manufacturing has long ago comprised apps development, it's time for some heal healthier impression make urban itinerant fully hassle-free. Foremost apps developers… Read More

Cookies for Breakfast – Non-fiction by Elaine Stevens – October 14, 2018 “Today we will live in the moment. Unless it’s unpleasant, in which case we will eat a cookie… Read More

Tax-deductible on the expenses of medical insurance and dental insurance can be now quickly and accurately deduced by different scenarios. If you want to know about the tax-deductible on you… Read More

"December job creation, wage growth provide a burst of good economic news" PBS NewsHour 1/4/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  More than 300,000 jobs were created in December, doubling what was expec… Read More

"Shields and Brooks on Virginia turmoil, Supreme Court abortion ruling" PBS NewsHour 2/8/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks… Read More

The Burning Times  – Fierce Fiction by Caroline Misner –   Adele had known the man whose body was found nestled among the bags of expired bread behind the 7-11. H… Read More

Committed:  Civil Rights and the Struggle for JusticeValerie Sweeney PrinceCivil rights were first constitutionalized in the 13th Amendment.  However, the fact of civil rights as a… Read More

Overseas Company Formation (OCF) is a unit of SG Legals Private Limited whose website is www.sglegals.com has experience of company registration and formation in various countries such as Du… Read More

Being a SAHM was never even a consideration for me! I returned to work after only six months on maternity leave (I’m Canadian!) because I wanted to and I experienced zero #momguilt… Read More

"Why Europe is caught in the middle of U.S.-Iran tensions" PBS NewsHour 6/18/2019ExcerptSUMMARY:  Although tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high, officials from both countries ins… Read More

CGMagazineLisa Mior A devastating fire caused by an apparent arson attack on one of Japan’s most prominent animation studios, Kyoto Animation, has left 33 dead, and four still unaccou… Read More

Are Rugs Really Expensive? The most common question that people ask is why are rugs so expensive. To even ask that question is to reduce these historically significant works of art to their… Read More

Side Hustle (noun), Definition: paid work Something that brings in money, which is not your main job A task or series of tasks that help you to earn more money, test out a new busi… Read More

Hundreds of countless tips on selling homes exist to assistance whenever you put your for-sale sign on the yard. However, numerous tend to be more significant likened to others, such as the… Read More

If you choose a career path, it's difficult to know if the industry you want is still growing, overly saturated, and even slowing down ultimately. It is clear that the trend is in informatio… Read More

When it comes to running a business, there are a lot of moving parts. One of the most important aspects of your business is overall employee management. After all, if your employees don't fe… Read More

You just received two job offers. One is a consulting job from an online poker company, and the other is a salary job in Las Vegas. Which one pays better? How do you figure it out? In this… Read More

Mr Ankit Pradhan speaks on how India handled the pandemic and the impacts on India after the COVID-19 lockdown ends. He discusses how India will emerge winner after this COVID-19 chaos… Read More

(Image credit: Marvel Comics) “Thor, Odin's son, protector of mankind, rise to meet your fate. Your destiny awaits Thor, Hlôdyn's son, protector of mankind, rise to meet you… Read More

Providing good customer support is a crucial part of any business model, but it's also something a lot of businesses struggle with. You need to offer customers a way to reach out for support… Read More