On Wis. firm sues rival over search-engine keywords
Posted on November 19 at 6:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Well, if Habush Habush & Rottier spent more money on SEO, they wouldn't have this problem. Obviously the other firm has done more work with web development.
On Unemployment drops in Wisconsin
Posted on November 19 at 6:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Unemployment dropping and real job creation are two different things. Granted, I recently took a job after being laid off for over a year. However, I make less money than I did on unemployment and less than half as much as I used to make prior to getting laid off. The unemployment rate really doesn't paint the whole picture. I know people working two part time jobs to make the equivalent of one full time job. We're a loooong way from full recovery. Even once we're officially out of the recession, pay scales and economic growth will be far lower than previous generations. There is just too much global competition now. Not everyone can work in health care to earn a decent living.
On Wisconsin on list of ailing states
Posted on November 11 at 9:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The ice arena is a perfect example of why Janesville is in its current position and similarly the entire state. Invest millions in a arena that will seasonally employ a handful of minimum wage jobs. In good times maybe, in bad times, bad idea.
On Unemployed worker networks his way to new opportunities
Posted on November 10 at 9:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Good story here. Networking is important. People must also realize that, at least for the time being, they'll have to take a job that pays far less than before. Unemployment numbers are putting pressure on wages. That said, getting back in the game is a start. Having some level of employment looks far better on a resume than two years unemployed.
Posted on November 10 at 12:04 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Until there is job creation this is meaningless to many. People out of work aren't looking for a new home. In addition, even if it creates an increase in sales, it will probably also result in the increase of the price of the homes people are buying. The net result will be the government tossing away billions more dollars and very little real net gains for tax payers. The first people to act on this are likely the people who will benefit most, but are also the people who need it least.
On Manufacturer may not have looked at Janesville GM plant
Posted on November 8 at 9:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
This is a total non-story.
On Analysis: 10 percent jobless is Obama's new world
Posted on November 7 at 11:55 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
They would have had more luck just giving every American a 30,000 dollar check, which is about what this stimulus will amount to when finished. I know I find better ways to spend that money than sit and wait for "Stimulus jobs."
On What can we learn from school district's computer mess?
Posted on November 4 at 3:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Although I agree more oversight is needed, I'm not sure a committee or oversight board would have done much good in this situation. I say that because, without real knowledge of IT or related technology no amount of people would have understood this any better and cost would have simply mounted. I think there are two options here considering that cost are a factor. Either the district needs to hire several people with real qualifications for this position and pay them top dollar or outsource creation and installation of district IT projects and let internal staff manage them. There are probably excellent companies with real knowledge in this area that could have set up a nearly fail proof system that anyone with basic knowledge could have managed. A project manager would have been more productive in this situation.
On Favre shakes off boos, Vikings beat Packers 38-26
Posted on November 1 at 10:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'm happy for Brett. I agree with others, at this point the Farve saga is about the most interesting thing going.
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On UAW/GM EAP holiday food drive won't happen
Posted on November 20 at 5:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
A very sad turn of events, but not unexpected. It will get even tougher once unemployment starts running out.