I wrote a few months ago about the risks that President Obama was running by appearing on television so frequently, and in every conceivable sports, political, and entertainment venue. Howard Fineman of Newsweek addresses the issue in his most recent column.
Archive for September 27th, 2009
The Risk of Overexposure (II)
Posted in Politics, tagged Politics, President Obama on September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Young, And Not Working
Posted in America, The Economy, Work, tagged America, economy, Unemployment, Unemployment statistics, Work on September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Recent data shows that the unemployment rate among Americans aged 16 to 24 who are not in school has jumped to a stunning 52.2 percent, the highest rate since World War II. The linked story indicates that the future for these young adults doesn’t look great, either. Small businesses, which traditionally create more than half [...]
Grinding Some Meat
Posted in sports, weather, tagged Big Ten, Buckeye football, college football, ESPN, Illinois vs. Ohio State, Ohio State vs. Illinois, sports, The Ohio State University, weather on September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday’s game between Ohio State and Illinois was a good example of why Big Ten football teams need to be able to execute simple running plays if they want to be successful. For much of the game the rain was coming down in sheets, which put a premium on being able to move the ball [...]