Money and Computing
Socially Networked? Older users flocking to Facebook, Twitter
Internet users ages 50-64 who said they use a social networking site like MySpace, Facebook or LinkedIn grew 88% and those ages 65 and older grew 100% in their adoption of the sites, compared with a growth rate of 13% for those ages 18-29. more »
Time to Reconsider Texting? Using Daily Text-Message Reminders to Improve Adherence With Oral Contraceptives
OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether women receiving daily text-message reminders have increased oral contraceptive pill adherence compared with women not receiving reminders. more »
In Case You're Thinking of Applying: Flight Attendants, Training and Salary
In addition, trainees are taught how to deal with disruptive passengers and with hijacking and terrorist situations. New hires learn flight regulations and duties, gain knowledge of company operations and policies, and receive instruction on personal grooming and weight control. more »
When Jobs Go Away for Good
Recently, the trade adjustment program has factored into the Obama administration's response to the nation's stubbornly high unemployment rate. The federal economic stimulus law has temporarily expanded eligibility for the job re-training assistance beyond the field of manufacturing, and also improved the financial benefits associated with a program that was already considered the Cadillac of unemployment insurance Although the Trade Adjustment Assistance program had been around since the 1970s, states weren’t taking advantage of it much at the time." more »