Money and Computing
Isn’t There Any Mystery Left to Being Apart? The Obsession to Keeping in Touch With Those Out of Sight
Doris O'Brien writes: The whole world seems fixated on keeping in touch with everyone other than those who are with them. Yesterday I observed a couple seated at a table at a pleasant outdoor café, perhaps to enjoy an early dinner together. It could have been a time for hand-holding or sharing the details of one another’s day. Instead, both were staring into their own latest-technology iphones, their minds elsewhere rather than on each other. more »
Poll: Many Sick Americans Experience Significant Financial Problems And Report Their Care Is Not Well-Managed
Nearly three-quarters of sick Americans say they want their doctor to spend time with them discussing other, broader health issues that might affect their long-term health (72%), as opposed to just talking about their specific medical problem (21%). more »
As Facebook Raises a $Billion IPO, A Profile of Its 'Friends'
A Facebook user who uses the site multiple times per day is 43% more likely than other internet users and more than three times as likely as non-internet users to feel that most people can be trusted. more »
A Small Hurrah! Most of April’s Modest Job Gains Go to Women
The largest job gains for women in April came in professional and business services, which include temporary help services, private education and health, and leisure and hospitality. Women also gained jobs in the manufacturing sector. more »
