98 percent of climate scientists believe man made climate change is real. The effects of climate change are felt more on the poor and disenfranchised than on any other group. It takes longer for these groups to recover from storms and natural disasters. It takes even longer when these disasters are man-made (Flint MI water crises). Should we expect things to get better with a new President? Donald Trump called climate change a hoax during the presidential campaign. He also committed to easing restrictions on getting energy from hell (coal, oil, natural gas) on federal lands and dismantling the very…
Author: Thomas Sheffield
The unemployment rate in the United States has dropped below 5%. While the unemployment rate in the state of Tennessee is right around 6% according to the US bureau of Labor Statistics. Many people believe this is not an accurate number because many people have stopped looking for work and this statistic does not take that into account. Those of us that have stopped looking have now taken part in the Gig Economy. The Gig Economy is when temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers or free lancers for short term projects. Currently, there are 55 million…
Which day is most important? Pay days usually come twice per month. For some people, this is a day they can celebrate each week. I am not that lucky. Garbage day is once per week and I dare say another day we can celebrate. Pay days give you a sense of freedom. You are free to choose how and when to spend your money. You can choose to pay bills, give to a cause or just save it. You can choose to invest your earnings preparing for another pay day. The option is there for you to donate your money…
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” This was on a bumper sticker my father had on his 1967 Buick LeSabre. This statement reminds us it is more expensive to be reactive rather than to be pro-active. Education is sustainable and as radio host Joe Madison says, “Education is the new currency for the 21st century.” Studies show among millennials ages 25-32, the median annual earnings for full time working college degree holder is $17,500 greater than for those with high school diplomas only. This stat proves how important a higher education is. Tennessee currently ranks 43rd in the…