Study: Vacationers Happier, but Most not Happier After a Holiday, Applied Research in Quality of Life, 10 February 2010
“The aim of this study was to obtain a greater insight into the association between vacations and happiness. We examined whether vacationers differ in happiness, compared to those not going on holiday, and if a holiday trip boosts post-trip happiness. These questions were addressed in a pre-test/post-test design study among 1,530 Dutch individuals. 974 vacationers answered questions about their happiness before and after a holiday trip. Vacationers reported a higher degree of pre-trip happiness, compared to non-vacationers, possibly because they are anticipating their holiday. Only a very relaxed holiday trip boosts vacationers happiness further after return. Generally, there is no difference between vacationers and non-vacationers post-trip happiness. The findings are explained in the light of set-point theory, need theory and comparison theory.”
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Daily Archives: February 19, 2010
BLS: Real Earnings – January 2010
News release: “Real average hourly earnings was unchanged from December 2009 to January 2010, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A 0.2 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was offset by a 0.2 percent increase in average hourly earnings for all employees. Real average weekly earnings… Continue Reading
Obama Administration Details Healthy Food Financing Initiative
News release: “The Obama Administration today released details of an over $400 million Healthy Food Financing Initiative, which will bring grocery stores and other healthy food retailers to underserved urban and rural communities across America. The initiative was announced today in Philadelphia by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The two cabinet… Continue Reading
FBI Releases Amerithrax Investigation Report
New York Times: “In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released its 92-page report on the investigation into anthrax-laced letters that left five dead in 2001. The report describes evidence pointing to Bruce E. Ivins, a biodefense expert who killed himself in 2008. Included here is the F.B.I.’s… Continue Reading
BLS: Consumer Price Index – January 2010
News release: “On a seasonally adjusted basis, the January Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the index increased 2.6 percent before seasonal adjustment. The seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index was due to rise in… Continue Reading
BLS: Youth at college and work
Youth at college and work: “At age 22, women are more likely to be enrolled in college than men and are also more likely to have completed a bachelors degree. Among 22-year-olds not enrolled in college, men are more likely than women to be employed in a civilian job or serving in the military.” Continue Reading
