by tjb | Apr 16, 2025 | Author's Posts
Minimum Wage: Federal vs. State A Little History * The concept of a minimum wage isn’t new and has been a tradition for over a century. New Zealand was the first nation to introduce a minimum wage in1894, followed closely by Australia in 1896. Throughout the...
by tjb | Apr 8, 2025 | Author's Posts
Global Economy Challenges * To succeed in a global economy fueled by super technology you must have a superbly educated and healthy workforce that enjoys a benchmark quality of life. Let’s compare America’s ability to meet those requirements to that of...
by tjb | Apr 1, 2025 | Author's Posts
Tips: Wages or Gift? * The following summary by AI was used to help answer this question. ” The Relationship Between Employers, Tips Given to Service Employees, and Current Labor Laws Introduction The relationship between employers, tips given to service...
by tjb | Mar 27, 2025 | Author's Posts
Mixing Water With Gas * Portugese chemist, John Andrews gave a demonstration to Navy officials that proved his additive could reduce fuel costs down to 2 cents per gallon. * It allowed ordinary gasoline to be mixed with water without reducing its combustion...
by tjb | Mar 19, 2025 | Author's Posts
Another Steam Engine * In the early 70s William Bolon in Rialto, California, developed an unusual steam engine design that was purported to get 50 miles to the gallon. * The engine, which used only 17 moving parts, weighed less than 50 pounds and eliminated the usual...
by tjb | Mar 11, 2025 | Author's Posts
New York Housing Blues * The New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) is a public development corporation which provides public housing in New York City, and is the largest housing authority in North America. Created in 1934 as the first agency of its kind in the United...
