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- Wales Surplus Fund Debate Continues Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:49AMThe financial audit of the Wales town government conducted by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli continued to cause ripple effects at last week’s regular Town Board workshop. Several residents questioned Supervisor Rickey A. Venditti amid state charges that the town has collected more property tax revenues than it needs.
- Obama Promises New Economic Proposals Next Week Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:59AMIn Wake of Latest Jobs Report, President Says Economy Is Moving, but Not Fast Enough
- Labour and Employment Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:29AMAs Dr. Seuss once famously wrote (Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now), "THE TIME HAS COME, THE TIME IS NOW". Good faith efforts to bargain with Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code in the foreground must begin now if we want to emerge from this financial crisis.
- Murray, Rossi clash on tax-cut renewal Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:37PMAmong the thorniest debates facing Congress when it returns to work next month is whether to extend the Bush-era tax cuts. It's a dispute that's echoed in Washington state's U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Sen. Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi.
- Three companies that skipped the recession Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:24PMA sampling of crash-proof businesses — and what they have done right
- Each NBer on hook for $11,118.50 of province's $8.3B debt Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:08AM$11,118.50. That's how much every man, woman and child in New Brunswick owes as their share of the provincial debt, which is currently about $8.3 billion.
- Alaska GOP Civil War Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:03AMAs a tight vote count continues in the Last Frontier's Senate race, The Daily Beast's Shushannah Walshe reveals that Republicans are quietly testing a third-party path for Lisa Murkowski.
- Richard (RJ) Eskow: Milk Cow Blues: Why the Alan Simpson Flap Won't Go Away Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:39PMAlan Simpson said he's sorry, but it's not enough. The calls for his resignation will continue - and not because of "political correctness" or his...
- New Fed Proposal To Bankrupt America: Government Guarantee Of Entire ABS Market Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:30PMFrom The Daily Capitalist Let us assume for the purpose of argument that our corporate bond market is and always has been backed by federal government insurance. In its many years of operations companies would float bonds at relatively low interest rates because of the government's guarantee. Industry would be financed for their various projects, and, perhaps because of the lower cost, maybe ...
- Zermatt Resort purchased by Legacy Resorts Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:31PMMIDWAY — Zermatt Resort, a luxury spa, restaurant and conference center in the Heber Valley, has been purchased by Legacy Resorts LLC.
- Guest Post: In A Nutshell Our Economy Is Really An Insane Asylum Run By Lunatics Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:45PMSubmitted by Sherman Okst of Financial Sense In a Nutshell: Our economy is really an insane asylum run by lunatics. Common Sense: No problem can be fixed before a solution is formed. No solution can be formed until the underlying problems are clearly identified. The officials in charge of fixing the economy have not articulated the underlying problems. Worse, many of these officials - directly ...
- McHenry addresses community's concerns Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:38AMU.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry answered Catawba County residents' questions and talked about public policy at a town meeting Monday night.
- Family Christian Center hosting finance class Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:59AMHow often do you worry about money? When was the last time you paid a bill late? Do you have a car loan, student loan or credit card?
- The emergency budget: Taking from the poor | Editorial Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe IFS report gives the lie to Clegg and Osborne's claims that the emergency budget hit the rich hardest "This is completely different from the budgets of the past," wrote Nick Clegg after the June emergency budget. "This time, the richest are paying the most … as a proportion of their income." Ever since the Liberal Democrats signed up as junior partners in this coalition they had faced one ...
- Don Cayo: The spirited things Vancouverites say about house prices Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:40PMHundreds of readers have weighed in with views on Vancouver house prices in response to my three-part series in the Vancouver Sun.
- Exeter's water, sewer project is next Big Dig Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:22AMI attended the public hearing on the infiltration and inflow project that is part of the overall rehabilitation and replacement of water and sewer lines in the Jady Hill area in Exeter.
- As Wayne County’s budget woes percolate, more trouble predicted Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:20PMAs Wayne County continues to grapple with a multimillion dollar accumulated budget deficit, a court battle over cuts is ongoing — and the county's auditor general is warning of trouble ahead.
- Democratic gubernatorial candidate talks politics Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:07AMNews-Times/Melanie Wilkinson - Mike Meister, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, says he “embraces the new nickname given to him by State Attorney General Jon Bruning.” He even donned a pin, declaring himself “Governor Goober,” while visiting York this past week.
- Remarks by the President at a Discussion with Ohio Families on the Economy Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:21PMColumbus, Ohio 10:47 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am -- I'm just thrilled to be here. And I want to thank Joe and Rhonda and the entire family for being such great hosts. And I want to thank all of you for taking the time to be here. I see the mayor of Columbus is here, a great friend. Somebody who’s going to be running and I hope winning for the U.S. Senate, Lee Fisher is here. And Mary ...
- In CD8 GOP, Kelly, Paton to finish line Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:21AM“Immigration. Health care. Fiscal / economy.”
- Would Benjamin Graham Buy Barnes & Noble (BKS) at $15 a Share? And How Would He Analyze the ... Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:41AMBy Geoff Gannon. No. Even I have to admit Benjamin Graham would not buy Barnes & Noble ( BKS ) at $15 a share. Nonetheless, this article is an attempt to see how Ben Graham would analyze Barnes & Noble. And how he would value it. Read more » »
- QUESTIONS FOR GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:21AM1. The state general revenue fund faces a multibillion-dollar shortfall in the two-year budget you will have to introduce in a few months. As specifically as possible, how will you fix this problem?
- Toomey: America at a crossroads Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:27AMRepublican Senate hopeful Pat Toomey delivered this week's Republican address. Read Toomey's full remarks after the jump. “Hi, I’m Pat Toomey from the great state of Pennsylvania, and I’m pleased to have this opportunity to share a few thoughts with you today. “Like a lot of Americans all around the country, I really believe America [...]
- The ticking time bomb: The Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:40PMMr Cameron's first 100 days have been a lot better than many feared. But with the economy on a knife edge, and rebellion simmering left and right, his problems are only just beginning.
- QuakeCon 2010: We Sin It Up In Fallout's Sin City Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:54PMWe learn firsthand that getting caught in the cross-fire costs us dearly. I've been looking forward to getting my hands on Fallout New Vegas for, well, pretty much since Bethesda announced it. Today at QuakeCon 2010, I finally had that chance with a one hour session of gameplay.
- The giant with the seven-league boots Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:10PMI learned of it through Aristotle, the most famous philosopher in the history of humankind. Human beings are capable of marvelous actions or the very worst injustices.
- fear & loathing in/for hacienda luisita Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 3:39AMso hacienda luisita inc. has started buying off, i mean, paying off, i mean, distributing initial financial aid to farmers ranging, acc to anc, from 500 to a few thousand bucks. grabe. can’t blame the farmers (for caving in) but can’t say the same for the cojuangcos who are clearly defying the law. [...]
- Guest Post: European Banks – Distinguishing the Walking Wounded from the Living Dead Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:00AMBy Max Bruche. Assistant Professor of Economics, CEMFI and Gerard Llobet i Codina, Associate Professor of Economics, CEMFI. Originally posted at VoxEU Bank bailouts have been controversial from the outset, with some commentators saying that they reward banks for making risky loans. This column investigates the idea of an asset buyback in which a special purpose [...]
- Paying down debt makes more sense than ever Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 12:22AMIs it better to use any excess cash to contribute to your RRSP or pay-down your mortgage? Your mortgage might be the better option.
- Full-time employment plunges by 139,000 jobs Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:47AMCanada's strong economic recovery slowed down last month as the nation slashed 139,000 full-time jobs, pushing the unemployment rate up for the first time this year.
- Apollo Group and University of Phoenix Underscore Commitment to Student Protection Policies Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:33AMPHOENIX----University of Phoenix and its parent company, Apollo Group , today acknowledged the industry findings of a United States Government Accountability Office study of for-profit college student recruitment practices, and reaffirmed their commitment to leading reform in industry transparency, standards and practices.
- A Guide to the Aug. 10, 2010 Connecticut Primaries - U.S. House, 4th District, Republicans Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:53PMWhy are you running? I firmly believe that there’s a better way than Jim Hines and Nancy Pelosi, whose only solution offers more government. We need to bring the values of Ronald Reagan, which promoted small government, free enterprise and individual liberty.
- Standard Parking Corporation Reports Solid Second Quarter Growth; Updates 2010 Outlook Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:59PMCHICAGO -- Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management, ground transportation and other ancillary services, today announced 2010 second quarter results.
- Wrestling with the Issues Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:21PMThe evening of Thursday, July 29, the League of Women Voters of Volusia County hosted a candidates’ forum at the New Smyrna Branch Library, with the seven Volusia County Council District 3 candidates.
- $186M school bond on ballot Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:15AMA $186 million bond measure will go before San Mateo Union High School District voters to pay off $74 million in debt, allow for upgrades at school sites and fund a new continuation school on the November ballot, its Board of Trustees decided last night.
- Democrats look to manufacturing Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:02PMJobs strategy aims to raise taxes on multinational corporations accused of sending jobs overseas. Multinational corporation - Business - United States - Employment - Job Search
- Downeaster extension starts making tracks Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:02PMThe extension to Brunswick is the first such project in the nation to begin construction.
- New Democratic strategy for creating jobs focuses on a boost in manufacturing Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 10:21AMPresident Obama and congressional Democrats -- out of options for another quick shot of stimulus spending to revive the sluggish economy -- are shifting toward a longer-term strategy that promises to tackle persistently high unemployment by engineering a renaissance in American manufacturing. Manufacturing - United States - Democratic - Business - Politics
- New Democratic strategy for creating jobs focuses on a boost in manufacturing Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 10:21AMPresident Obama and congressional Democrats -- out of options for another quick shot of stimulus spending to revive the sluggish economy -- are shifting toward a longer-term strategy that promises to tackle persistently high unemployment by engineering a renaissance in American manufacturing. Manufacturing - United States - Democratic - Politics - Business
- Investors See Peril of Petrobras Deep-Water Drilling Ignoring BP Oil Spill Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:07PMLucia Rodriguez Ilaria figured it would be easy to get a big crowd together in Brazil’s largest city to demonstrate against BP Plc, the company responsible for the largest oil spill in U.S. history. The June 12 event in Sao Paulo was part of Worldwide Protest BP Day, an event organized in 52 cities across five continents that aimed to start a boycott of BP products. About 350,000 people signed ...
- Voters want supersized government to crash diet Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:27AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Let's put government on a diet. That's what voters seem to be saying in response to the Obama Democrats' vast expansion of the size and scope of government.
- Moody's affirms BofA, Citi, Wells Fargo; negative outlook on supported ratings Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:16PMMoody's Investors Service today affirmed the long-term and short-term ratings of Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (Citi), and Wells Fargo (WFC) while at the same time changing the outlook to negative
- Moody's Puts Too Big To Fail Banks On Outlook Negative Over Laughable Concerns Barney Frank May Just Let Them Fail Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:08AMIronically, Moody's whose own business model is now kaput courtesy of Donk (but managed to get a 6 month rolling SEC reprieve for the time being), has an unfavorable opinion on banks as a result of the just passed worst, and most corrupt legislature known to humankind. New York, July 27, 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service today affirmed the long-term and short-term ratings of Bank of America (BAC ...
- Canadian Pacific announces second-quarter results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:30AMCanadian Pacific Railway Limited today announced second-quarter net income of $166.6 million. Diluted earnings per share were $0.98, up 23 per cent from $0.80 in the second-quarter 2009 which included a $0.41 per share gain from an asset sale.
- Mining for Mergers: Which Gold Miners Might be Acquired? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:00AMWe've identified three potential ways to play consolidation among gold miners.
- Scott Maxwell: Watch folks abandon Bill McCollum Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:51AMOne of the truest traditions in politics is that people who have pledged their undying loyalty to one candidate will drop him for another as it looks like he's a loser.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders: Why Do Republicans Want to Raise the Deficit Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe senator made the following speech today on the floor of the United States Senate. "Mr. President" refers to the president of the Senate. Each...
- Three little pigs: How entitlements will destroy us Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:48AMOur national debt recently topped the $13 trillion mark. That amounts to nearly 90% of this country’s GDP; $72,000 in debt for every household in America. And that’s the good news. In the next few years, our major entitlement programs, in particular Social Security and Medicare, will...
- Letters to the Editor: The Observer Forum Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:49PMIn response to "YMCA was founded on Christian principles; stick with the name" (July 15 Forum):
- IJDC clarifies PSD sewage loan status Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:34AMDuring recent Pocahontas County Public Service District (PSD) meetings, questions have been raised about the status of funding for Thrasher Engineering's proposed $25 million sewage plant at Site 7, near Linwood.