Ford created more consumers for cars by doubling wages
Joining the debate whether private equity capitalists should create jobs
By Robin Rowe
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 9/12/2011 – In an op-ed piece at PEHub, editor Jonathan Marino argues that, “Private equity has a primary commitment to limited partners to generate returns.” Marino is advising private equity investors to steer clear of jobs creation. In fact, he recommends that capitalists slash more jobs through mergers and acquisitions, that the survivors will be better for it. This at a time when President Obama is asking Warren Buffett and Ford CEO Alan Mulally for help creating jobs. Who’s right?
Henry Ford doubled wages in 1914. He called it “one of the finest cost-cutting moves we ever made.” Most of Ford’s workers couldn’t afford to buy cars before that. The increase in wages created more buyers of Ford automobiles. Ford increased profits by increasing mass production. In two years the company’s profits doubled. More consumers is (more…)
Taylor Family Foundation For Kids graduation ceremony to be held today at Jordan High School in Long Beach at noon
By Gabrielle Pantera
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 2/13/2010 – “I want this to be a special ceremony for these kids because they have really made a major change,” says Taylor Family Foundation For Kids’ Life Management Skills program president and founder Le’Chein Taylor.
Two days a week over the last three months 22 at-risk teenagers have been a part of Taylor’s after-school mentoring program. The Taylor family foundation has works in conjunction with Soledad Enrichment Action (S.E.A.) Charter Schools in north and south Long Beach.
The Taylor Family Foundation For Kids’ Life Management Skills program is a mentor program to help change the lives of at-risk youths between 10 and 18 years of age. “Our impact sessions are very effective in saving lives,” says Taylor. “Young adults have challenges. There are some who can’t be in the same classroom because fights would break out. We want those kids. We let them experience love, care, and we give them hope.”
“We bring individuals from the workforce into the classrooms and have open dialogue,” says Taylor. “Most of these kids don’t get to see police officers, attorneys or judges, until they’re in trouble.” The Long Beach Police Department and the Long Beach Fire Department will (more…)
Iran steals body of nephew after arresting pro-reform opposition, followers of ancient religion resist Islam
By Robin Rowe
Iran steals body of nephew after arresting pro-reform opposition, followers of ancient religion resist Islam
By Robin Rowe
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 12/29/2009 – “What has happened to this religious system that it orders the killing of innocent people during the holy day of Ashura?” asked moderate cleric Karoubi in a report posted by Jaras. Iran arrested at least ten prominent opposition figures on Monday, including three advisers to opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi, leader of the banned Freedom Movement Ebrahim Yazdi, and members of the exiled opposition group Mujahideen Khalq Organization.
A group of Mousavi supporters that had gathered in front of Ebn- e Sina hospital where his nephew’s body was kept were dispersed by police firing teargas. The body of Mousavi’s nephew was then taken from the hospital. “We cannot hold a funeral until my brother’s body is found,” said another of Mousavi’s nephews according to Parlemannews. Further clashes were expected at the funeral ceremony.
Opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi accused Iran’s hard-line rulers of killing innocent people. Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across (more…)
In an effort to appear to do something, airports introduce intrusive pat-down searches with up to 5-hout delays, although new measures would not have stopped Abdulmutallab
By Robin Rowe
New airport security delays passengers, not terrorists
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 12/28/2009 – Airport security has scrambled to introduce new security measures in the wake of the Delta Christmas underpants bomber terrorist incident. Pat-down searches of all passengers on transatlantic flights, restricting passengers from going to the lavatory an hour before landing or even having blankets, are all rubbish according to aviation experts and common sense. However, there is a simple security measure that hasn’t been done yet.
