considerably... The productivity of U.S. workers has grown at an average annual rate of about 2.5% since 1948‚ but has averaged only about 1.1% since 2011—less than half the historical rate." As we note in a related editorial‚ the solution lies in a return to pro-growth economics. PILOTS WANTED A wave of mandatory retirements plus new FAA regulations mandating more rest for pilots are causing a labor shortage in the cockpit. WHEN YOU AGREE WITH OBAMA 97% OF THE TIME... ...you are bound to have a tough
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Over the years‚ there have been many questions arising whether adults should adopt domestically or internationally. When adoption first became the norm‚ people did not see the difference between adopting within the United States and adopting from a foreign country. At first‚ adoption was a shameful secret that families tried to mask. But now in recent times‚ adoption is seen as a praiseworthy decision. Lately however‚ there have been strong viewpoints either going for or against adopting internationally
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could do what they wanted with their money and investments. The main reason for the stock market crash was that there was a big difference between rich and poor during the 1930’s. President hover was the president. The new deal had its pros and cons. The pros are as follows. Were that it lifted the financial Burdon for many people. The government also provided many jobs for people this started the ball rolling for getting people out of the hovervilles the hovervilles were shanty towns that were
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Often times‚ when the word psychopath is mentioned‚ it sends chills through people’s bodies. More often than not‚ a majority of people associate psychopaths with the image of Hannibal Lecter ripping someone’s face off‚ or serial killers‚ serial rapists or sex offenders. The thought that all psychopaths are dangerous‚ is a very popular belief‚ but a considerable misconception. Psychopaths are far more common than people perceive‚ there are thousands of them‚ walking around‚ living lives just like
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themselves with others online‚ over the phone or e-mail? This is what the new age calls sexting. Smart phones coupled with easily accessible technology and media result in sexting. This is an activity that 1 in every 4 teens indulges in and a number of adults enjoy. At times it just helps relationships heal themselves or gives them a more romantic turn‚ or else it ruins them when sexting takes an obsessive‚ uncomfortable turn. Let me cite a few scenarios where sexting seems helpful or more enjoyable:
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Sexual harassment has been broken down into two types‚ Quid Pro Quo and hostile environment. Quid Pro Quo means “This for that” (Broderick) It demands sex in exchange for benefits to which a person is otherwise entitled. Quid Pro Quo may also occur when a supervisor makes sexual conduct of an employee a condition for employment benefits or advancement‚ or a condition for avoiding adverse employment action. (Broderick) Quid Pro Quo is sexual propositions‚ unwanted graphic discussion of sexual acts
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As a result of the 1936 passage of Social Security and the 1965 passage of Medicare‚ they have been considerable improvements in the lot of the elderly‚ a population conventionally defines as those or older. A 1988 census report indicated that if the elderly did not receive government transfer payments (primarily Social Security benefits)‚ the 1986 poverty rate for the elderly would have been 48.5 percent instead of 12.4 percent. Medicare‚ the nation’s health insurance entitlement for the elderly
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Over the past years‚ millions of dollars were cut from Florida State Mental Hospitals‚ causing deaths and severe injuries in patients and nurses‚ and the public had no idea about it. The patients sent to these hospitals are seriously ill and dangerous‚ they needed better care than what they were getting‚ but the hospitals couldn’t afford better‚ as their budgets had been cut‚ (Anton et al. “Deep”). The lack of funding caused deaths and injuries of both patients and staff. Then in 2015‚ modern muckraker
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ignorant about the power of cyberbullying. Too many people think that it’s just a silly thing that only affects stupid preteens who should just turn off their devices. But‚ what they don’t understand is that cyberbullying affects not only kids‚ but adults as well as supported in the Tyler Clementi case. Furthermore‚ why should anyone be forced to give up their devices because others don’t respect them? That is an example of victim-blaming. People should be asking why the bullies don’t just stop harassing
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for 10 years because they smoked marijuana‚ is unconstitutional. If no one was hurt or in danger then jail shouldn’t even be an option. Probation is best‚ especially for juveniles‚ even though they made a bad decision and need to learn for their mistakes‚ they still have to get their education. The education programs in Juvenile Detention may not be good enough and prepare them for when
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