Now for our business report....
News from the US Chamber of Commerce:
When Greeks Sue Statisticians
https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/when-greeks-sue-statisticians
Quote from article Posted: " Likely most high school or college students studying statistics read, How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff as it provides a lighter moment in what can otherwise be a heavy lift. "
A State Legal Climate that Fosters Frivolous Lawsuits Can Drive Away Business
https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/state-legal-climate-fosters-frivolous-lawsuits-can-drive-away-business
To assess America’s legal climate on a state-by-state basis, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) ranked all 50 states according to the fairness of their state liability systems. In response to the survey,
Businesses Beware: Cyberattacks Aren’t a Question of ‘If’ But ‘When’
https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/businesses-beware-cyberattacks-aren-t-question-if-when
With cyberattacks becoming a regular occurrence—from retail chains to movie studios to political parties—businesses need to know the best ways to protect themselves.
Starbucks Getting Its Fill of Abusive Lawsuits
“Lawyers are the ones who are driving these lawsuits. They’re the only ones who have any prospect of making any money off this,” said Beisner. “If the company incurs costs in defending the litigation, that’s going to get passed on to consumers. If any change is made in the product that is served to consumers as a result, and it costs more money, that’s going to be passed on to the consumer, as well.”
https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/starbucks-getting-its-fill-abusive-lawsuits
News from the US DEPT. of Labor:
Smart Investments for a Stronger Workforce
Two years ago, Congress passed the most significant legislative reform to the public workforce system in nearly 20 years − the bipartisan Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act − improving our nation’s job training system so workers are prepared for 21st-century jobs and employers have the skilled workers they need to compete.
https://blog.dol.gov/2016/08/19/smart-investments-for-a-stronger-workforce/
Caring for Elderly Parents
Nearly 25 million American workers provide informal care for an elderly family member or friend who needs help with basic personal needs and daily activities. This number will probably grow as the post-World War II baby boomers – all 76 million of them – continue to age.
https://blog.dol.gov/2016/08/18/caring-for-elderly-parents/
LABOR DEPARTMENT SUES NORTH CAROLINA EMPLOYER FOR RETALIATING AGAINST WORKERS PAID BACK WAGES IN EARLIER WAGE INVESTIGATION
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20160818
US LABOR DEPARTMENT SUES BLUE BELL, PENNSYLVANIA, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN SERVICE PROVIDER FOR MISMANAGING MULTIPLE 401(K) PLANS
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ebsa/ebsa20160818
NEWS from the USDA:
USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship Grows the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
In partnership with the World Food Prize, USDA created the Wallace-Carver Fellowship in 2011 to inspire the next generation of American scientific and humanitarian leaders. Named for Henry A. Wallace and George Washington Carver, two of the great American leaders in agricultural science and policy who made significant strides toward ending hunger, the Wallace-Carver Fellowship seeks to educate, inspire and train the next generation of agricultural leaders.
http://blogs.usda.gov/2016/08/19/usda-wallace-carver-fellowship-grows-the-next-generation-of-agricultural-leaders/
New MyPlate Resources for Families
It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a new beginning with the promise of new friends and new experiences. It’s also a great time for families to establish a new routine and work together toward a healthier lifestyle.
http://blogs.usda.gov/2016/08/22/new-myplate-resources-for-families/
Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/08/0179.xml&contentidonly=true
USDA Services Can Help Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in Louisiana
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/08/0180.xml&contentidonly=true
In other business and finance news...
One-third of US won't have choice between Obamacare plans in 2017 --CNBC
Facebook Launches A Teens-Only App---IBT
Banks want to cut branches, but customers keep coming (REU)
BUSINESS OF THE NORTHWEST
Bellingham Herald: Rail work will close road for three days near Acme
Everett Herald Business Journal: Association of Washington Business wins national chamber award
Seattle Times: Head of renamed Tribune Publishing an unpredictable media mogul
Puget Sound Business Journal: Appian CEO Matt Calkins on his big revenue milestone, Microsoft partnership
Seattle PI: Office Depot CEO will retire next year
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Question: Should we hold our leaders to a higher standard when they are representing us?
Related headline from the PDN: Port Angeles city attorney struggles with definition of profanity
Maybe this article from Gospel Way might shed some light on the matter: Character Counts in Civil Government
In election years we are sometimes told that we need not be concerned about the moral values and conduct of candidates for public office. But since God ordained the existence of civil government (Rom. 13:1), let us consider what God's word says about the character of rulers.
Editorial note: I would say just common sense and decency from our elected officials should be practice rather making up rules that censors free speech
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