Innovative ways private sectors dealing with perk cuts

Not long ago, companies were rolling out all kinds of work/life benefits, such as child care centers and elder-care assistance.

Then came the recession. Fortunately, the private sector has stepped in.

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http://articles.courant.com/2010-05-10/business/hc-hc-private-sector-perks-atwo.artmay10_1_bright-horizons-child-care-back-up-care

Coal Mine Disaster Shows Economics Still Trumps Safety

This week's disaster in West Virginia brings with it grim but familiar images and headlines, a new chapter in American coal mining's sometimes tragic legacy.

The accident also reminds us that, despite federal and private-sector plans for adding alternative energy sources to the national grid, the nation's dependence on coal isn't going away.

Source:
http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/company-news/underground-coal-mining-safety-vs-economics/19429036/?sms_ss=digg