Here’s a summary of articles that have appeared in the last two weeks on the subject of what it’s like to be unemployed and over 50 years old, as well as some other work- and business-related issues. Unemployment seems to be on a  lot of minds these days.

Business:

• The Future of Work: 4 Ways to Launch an Efficiency Backlash
• Efficiency Backlash Part 2: Pumping Your Own Gas
• Unemployment Over 50: Don’t Believe the H1-B Visa Hype
• Unemployment Over 50: Thinking Outside the Boxes

Posts on other subjects:

Health and Safety:

• A Rash Decision Was the Right Thing to Do 

Movies:

• The Butler Serves Up a Superb Film
• Elysium—The One Percent in Orbit
• Hollywood’s Summer of Doom: Tentpole Movies and Fanboy Flops
• Why I Love the Movies: Summer Nights at the Drive-In

Books:

• Some Books Just Sound Better Than Others

 Lifestyle:

• Farewell to the Lilies of the Field

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