Bailing out Bonuses

Congress addressed the potential issue on Wednesday about the intent of the bailout package. Some fear that these corporations will take the loan and acquire other banks and even pay the upper level executives. This bailout package is intended to stimulate the economy not complete the transfer of wealth. Its truly sad that our congress even has to utter these words to corporate America. We should all take a step back and examine the level of greed that it would take to use a rescue package for one's own personal uses.

http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/29/news/economy/meltdown_bonuses.ap/index.htm?postversion=2008102918

Health Test Gift Cards -- Brilliant or Bribery?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreventionAndTreatment/story?id=6082238&page=1

This may not sound like an interesting topic, however I feel it is extremely important. There are not enough people, in my opinion, that are truly informed about major health issues. Issues such as HIV/AIDS, the importance of getting a pap smear, or even a colonoscopy. There are some local hospitals is some states hosting "parties" for these causes. For example, a mammogram party took place where women would get food, get a massage, and be pampered before taking a mammogram. A Colorado town hosted a colonoscpy party where the patients were pampered and served water in martini glasses. These types of things put most people at ease when it comes to these health tests. What some hospitals are doing today are bribing Americans to get tested by giving away $50 gas cards to the first X number of people that sign up. I think it is a great idea and I do not really consider it bribing in a bad way. Even giving discounts on tests will increase the amount of people who get them. Being tested annually is extrememly important, not only for adults, but for young adults as well.

Dairy Follow Up

http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/news/international/dairy-giants-issue-public-apology.aspx

Dairy executives apologize through mass media this Sunday, signifying the problems and mistakes of their firms. However, no one is taking responsibility. The executives are not admitting fault on themselves they are hiding behind the power of the organization. If this would have happened in America a simple apology would not cut it. We as Americans would demand accountability.

Economy Sheds Most Jobs Since 2003, More Cuts Seen

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/wireStory?id=5946442

This is insane. I feel like neither one of our Presidential Candidates are ready for what they are about to get themselves into. I mean, I hope they are, but I don't know. Witht he unemployment rates quickly heightening, it will be a tough next few years.

Breaking Down the Bailout http://www.coastal.edu/news/story.php?id=2089

so with class discussing the bailout lately i decided that i would put this article up. It came right off the coastal website and discusses what might happen and the proposed options. oh and if the attachment doesn't link can someone tell me how im supposed to do it.