Stage Eight: Comment on a colleague’s work #2 (POST TO BE GRADED)
I really like the editorial that Leah at In-Formation has put together for her readers. Most importantly, it is written in a way that will keep the attention of her target audience, young college kids, and readers who appreciate a sarcastic tone. I also really enjoy her comparison of the senators to that of children, and bickering adults. It’s really quite clever. Additionally, her presentation is clear and concise, and her conclusion does a great job of reconnecting her whole idea, and directly addressing the audience, something I like to do in my writings as well. My only gripes with the editorial are just a few little grammar and punctuation issues that required me to re-read a few areas, as well as a double-typed word, however despite these, Leah gets her message right across.
A congrats goes out to Leah for a great piece, and personally Leah I agree with you, I feel bad that I was not tracking In-Formation prior to this!
-Derek Rider at Journey to the Center of US Government
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Over 573,000 new US employees in four months.
Stage Seven: Original editorial or commentary #2(POST TO BE GRADED)
Recent economic statistics have shown that during the month of April, employers around the US hired roughly 290,000 new employees last month. James O’ Sullivan said “This is unambiguously a strong report for growth implications”. Additional statistics published by the Department of Labor show that there have been over 573,000 jobs filled over the past four months. President Barack Obama had a few things to say after hearing the report, “very encouraging, steady growth in the economy is starting to give businesses the confidence to expand.” However, he also said that “it’s going to take time to achieve the strong and sustained job growth that is necessary.”
Unfortunately, despite all of these new jobs there are still noticeable amounts of problems in the housing industry, financial markets, big budget deficits, as well as a general loss of wealth in households. Most economists describe this not as a large sprint forward, but an increase in momentum for an already stable situation. Additionally, the unemployment rate of the nation actually rose to 9.9%, however, officials explain this is because “When jobless people do not look for work, they are not counted in the official unemployment rate.” That essentially means that there is a higher increase in unemployment, because there are now more people trying to get jobs, and not succeeded, unless citizens are not looking for a job, they are not counted in the statistics.
Another statistic worth notice is that, in April, 45.9% of all unemployed people had been jobless for 27 weeks or more, a record high, says the Labor Department.
On a personal note I found this new report to be very inspirational, especially since I am one of the new employees from last month, after nailing my first job working at Culver’s, for well above minimum wage, and I am very happy with it. This looks to be very promising news of an economy that has always bounced back from a hard spot. I just hope all of the American people can make the right choice, and continue to move us forward.
-Derek Rider
Reference Article
Recent economic statistics have shown that during the month of April, employers around the US hired roughly 290,000 new employees last month. James O’ Sullivan said “This is unambiguously a strong report for growth implications”. Additional statistics published by the Department of Labor show that there have been over 573,000 jobs filled over the past four months. President Barack Obama had a few things to say after hearing the report, “very encouraging, steady growth in the economy is starting to give businesses the confidence to expand.” However, he also said that “it’s going to take time to achieve the strong and sustained job growth that is necessary.”
Unfortunately, despite all of these new jobs there are still noticeable amounts of problems in the housing industry, financial markets, big budget deficits, as well as a general loss of wealth in households. Most economists describe this not as a large sprint forward, but an increase in momentum for an already stable situation. Additionally, the unemployment rate of the nation actually rose to 9.9%, however, officials explain this is because “When jobless people do not look for work, they are not counted in the official unemployment rate.” That essentially means that there is a higher increase in unemployment, because there are now more people trying to get jobs, and not succeeded, unless citizens are not looking for a job, they are not counted in the statistics.
Another statistic worth notice is that, in April, 45.9% of all unemployed people had been jobless for 27 weeks or more, a record high, says the Labor Department.
On a personal note I found this new report to be very inspirational, especially since I am one of the new employees from last month, after nailing my first job working at Culver’s, for well above minimum wage, and I am very happy with it. This looks to be very promising news of an economy that has always bounced back from a hard spot. I just hope all of the American people can make the right choice, and continue to move us forward.
-Derek Rider
Reference Article
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