Sunday, January 25, 2009

Working Hard To Look Busy

When Business is very slow. Employees try to look busy, why is that? well because their bosses want them to be doing something and so their customers know that a shop's employees aren't lazy. “I’m putting the energy out there,” says Ms. Bailey. “I have to stay positive. And busy." 7.2 is the rate of unemployment. During 2009, there has been more layoffs and shrinking workweeks for employers. In conclusion, there has been more layoffs during 2009. Employees try to look busy for their bosses and their customers.

Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/fashion/25busy.html?_r=1&ref=style

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Inauguration Of Barrack Obama

On January 20, 2009, Barrack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. Obama read off of Abraham Lincoln's bible before he was sworn in. He made history because he was the first african american to become president. Millions of people watched from Washington D.C. (where to event took place) on their T.V's and on their computers.

Obama closes secret prisons and detention camps. He says "we dont have to torture." President Bush was accused for years by critics from permitting torture. 16 retired generals stood behind Mr. Obama and applauded as he signed three orders at the White House.


Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/us/politics/23GITMOCND.html?hp