Tuesday, November 18, 2008

September Employment situation Summary

  • According to the report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, nonfarm payroll employment rate held at 6.1 percent, while employment rate continued to fall in some sectors, such as construction, manufacturing, and retail trade.
  • The unemployment rate was unchanged, remaining as 6.1 percent in September. Among the unemployment, the employment rates for adult men and blacks rose in September. The unemployment rate for teenagers is 19.1 percent changing greatly. The jobless rate for adult women declined to 4.9 percent, which offset the increase in August in some degree. The long-term unemployment, accounted for 21.1 percent of the total jobless in September, went up to 2.0 million, increasing 167,000 to the past.
  • The number of persons who worked part time for economic reasons rose by 337,000 to 6.1 million in September. These person not only refer to the person who were unable to find full-time jobs but also including those who would like to work full time but their work hours had been cut back.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Why people like entering sweepstakes

Nowadays there are so many people crazy about sweepstakes that it becomes a household topic. You may wondering why so many people are fond of it even though not anyone among them can win a big prize, such as a new house, a million dollar.

The following are some top reasons:

1. Getting the Thrill of Winning
Some people don’t care the result very much. They feel exciting about the whole process. During this process, they are confident that they are the lucky dog. Even at last they find they haven’t got anything, they enjoy themselves by participating the activities.

2. Making Friends Joining the Community
The community formed by sweepers is closely knit. Members of sweepers love to help each other. If you feel alone, it is a good idea to join the community. You can find many people here who have the same hobby with you. They would share your happiness when you win.

3. Sharing the Unexpected Gifts with Family and Friends
No matter the gift is big or small, just imagine you see an unexpected prize when you open up your mailbox. The gift may be the one that you love so much but you don’t know where to buy it. It can also be the one that you and people around you never know. So the prize can open a new window for you and your family.