In an article about the economic crisis it talks about
how Americans feel. I think that it is normal for Americans to feel insecure during the economic crisis right now. I am interested in who the people are that are not concerned about how the economy is right now. Even if they are the really wealthy people, they are still going to be effected by the economy because of the stock market. Also, the fact that the only other times Americans have been this nervous is when Watergate, the recession of 1992 and the Iranian hostage crisis happened really shows the trouble that the U.S. is in. I think that because Americans are so scared the next President will have a lot to fix. This is now going to be a time when Americans are not only going to need help in economic ways, but they will also need to be consoled and given a sense of security.
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azdziar1
We all know the economy is bad and it’s affecting everyone, but what people don’t realize is that it’s also affecting animals. Recently there was an article on yahoo about how animals shelters are turning away animlas because there is not enough room. At the Branson Tri-Lakes Area Humane Society, the drop off rate of animals is 95% while the adoption rate is 5%. People are dropping off animals everyday, some just letting them loose on the shelter’s grounds. At the shelter, the smaller animals have a much greater chance of getting adopted because it’s much easier to take care of them.
Meanwhile, it’s very important to spread the word about adoption. There is no need to go out and buy expensive breeds while perfectly good animals are waiting for a home. Animals can be adopted every Saturday at the Petsmart in Springfield.
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As summer comes to a close and fall rears its tepid head, I am reminded of seasonal complication. A plunging stock market coupled with plunging temperature is not the ideal combination for a happy and prosperous new year. Families will have to pinch those pennies a bit harder to make ends meet this fall according ti the U.S. Labor Department in a Friday report revealing even deeper cuts in employer staffing.“I have no clue what I am going to do at this point. Im praying for a miracle” says Angela C. a store manager feeling the tightening financial grip. “My job is dependent on sales. With people not spending much as they do during a good economy, the reprecussions fall on me.”
Though the answer to consumer thriftiness might seem obviously economic, some corporate retail leaders arent convinced. Says Sarah T, East Coast Regional for an Italian Leather Goods Brand ” Save the excuses! Its a game all about numbers, it just means you need to work harder.” The young retail lead has had no problem with using “The Donald’s” famous line “you’re fired!” a time or two since she took over the position.
However, zero seems to be a hard number to duplicate when luxury stores on Oak St. are reporting traffic days of none. ” I spent my day painting my nails” says Julia, a shop clerk on the strip. ” Its not like I dont want to work, its just slow. Im losing out too you know, this is my commission.”
More and more the effects of an economy are showing up. As the trickle down affect continues, Halloween isn’t going to be the only scary thing this fall for luxuries left behind. Figuring out a way to pay the heating bill will be scary enough.

