Four people involved in the running of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay were indicted in Sweden on Thursday on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
JUST NOW IN SWEDEN: Four indicted in Pirate Bay Case
Four people involved in the running of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay were indicted in Sweden on Thursday on charges of being accessories to breaking copyright law.
Showdown in Blackwater's Backyard
Why the controversial private security company wants to run congressional candidate Marshall Adame, a retired United States Marine, "out of Dodge."
Air Your Security Gripes on TSA Blog
TSA starts airport security blog, but critics doubt it will change screening.
This is how Internet can help make a better world! Want in?
By watching a video online right here and now, you're effectively helping a homeless guy in Paris - with documented proof! How is that for a butterfly effect?
Gravel: Bush worst President ever, Florida Giuliani's grave
Rising food prices are a threat to many; they also present the world with an enormous opportunity
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Obama Wins Endorsement from Kansas Governor
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday endorsed Barack Obama for president, a Super Tuesday boost in a GOP-leaning state where Democrats hope to reclaim in the White House campaign. "I think he represents the kind of leader that we need for the future of the country," Sebelius told The Associated Press.
The CA Majority Report // Breaking News: Obama Support!
The California Teachers' Union will NOT be endorsing Hillary Clinton at this time, because the "rank and file" mutinied against the leadership re: their "coronation" efforts before Feb. 5th! Not so fast, the members say...
Obama Online Donations: $500,000/hour After SC Win
The Obama campaign measures online donations every 15 minutes, and the source said that online money was pouring in at the rate of more than $500,000 per hour.
Protecting investments from steep stock slides
There are ways to minimize losses in a stock market downturn, and you can even profit from one. But each technique, from stop-loss orders to short sales to “put” options, has drawbacks.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The great fiscal stimulus package ... of 1929
Herbert Hoover -- only nine months into his presidency -- assembled leaders from the public and private sectors to create an economic-stimulus package. Among the measures, Time magazine reported at the time, was a promise from Congress to offer bipartisan support for a tax-cut package.
IRS: Don't Follow Wesley Snipes
Actor's trial offer the IRS the perfect script to discourage anti-tax activists.
Airport Luxe: Terminals Spare No Expense
Virgin, British Airways fight for the sleekest, hippest terminal in London.
$3 ATM Fees? Banks Increase the Price of Your Money
Consumers who rely on ATMs for quick cash access may find that getting their money actually costs them more as banks raise their ATM fees. The financial institutions, which already generate $10 billion a year in revenue from what they charge people for accessing their accounts from other banks' ATMs, have increased the fees in response...
Reuters: Hillary really will do ANYTHING to win.
Sen. Hillary Clinton, in an about-face, said on Friday she wants the Democratic Party delegates in two states that were barred by the national party to be reinstated and counted in the race to determine the party's U.S. presidential nominee.
Monday, January 28, 2008
U.S. sales slowdown hits McDonald's (AP)
AP - McDonald's Corp. showed its first sign of vulnerability to the U.S. economic slowdown Monday and uneasy investors responded by selling off the fast-food chain's stock despite its booming international sales and healthy $1.27 billion profit.
$3 ATM Fees? Banks Hike Price
Struggling financial instutions looking for more ways to raise profits.
McCain Warns: "There Will Be Other Wars"
The remarks underscore a growing effort on McCain's behalf to keep the political discussion centered on foreign affairs (his strong suit) and not the economy (an admitted weakness). They also reflect a take of America's military policy that is heavily weighted towards combat.
Iraq veterans say that war crimes are encouraged by command.
"The killing of innocent civilians is policy," veteran Mike Blake said. "It's unit policy and it's Army policy. It's not official policy, but it's what's happens on the ground everyday. It's what unit commanders individually encourage." "These decisions are coming from the top down," veteran Matt Howard said.
Stox Tumble in 2nd Week of Market Mayhem
Investors around the world have been jittery for weeks about a U.S. slump.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
John McCain & Miss Teen SC on Economics!
Ron Paul asked McCain an economics question, and McCain obviously had no clue how to answer. He reminded me of Miss Teen SC. Enjoy!
How much will I get from the stimulus plan?
Now that the dust has settled on the government's plan to spend $100 billion on tax rebates, readers have ?one question in mind: how much do I get??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
NY subpoenas Merck and Schering-Plough over Vytorin (Reuters)
has subpoenaed Merck & Co and Schering-Plough Corp
for documents and information to see whether the
companies hid the results of a study on their cholesterol drug
Vytorin.
Market Ends Down After Early Gains
Investors play it safe after 2-day rally; Microsoft results help tech stocks.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Walmart Is Still Selling Nazi T-Shirts 62 Weeks Later
Just when you thought all of the Walmart tshirts bearing the exact replica of an infamous Nazi symbol were recalled, or sold to a discount store and burned, a Walmart in Palmdale, California has them on sale for $3.00 a pop.
NBC Finds Picture of Hillary Clinton And "Slum Lord" Renzo
I guess Obama was right, she will say anything to get herself elected President...of course I already knew that. Did you?
URGENT: Oppose Telecom Immunity and Contact Your Senator
As early as Monday, the Administration and its allies are trying to end Senate debate on FISA and telecom immunity and force a vote on the Senate Intelligence Committee's bill-a bill that would broadly expand the executive branch's spying powers while granting immunity to telecoms that broke the law and assisted in the NSA's illegal domestic spying
America's Most Lucrative Neighborhoods
The value of homes in these cities and towns has grown like nowhere else.
MSNBC says 'audio issues' behind mysterious Romney whisperer
"We had some audio issues and Gov. Romney's mike wasn't working momentarily. Simple as that," MSNBC VP for Communications Jeremy Gaines told RAW STORY in a one-line e-mail.Gaines did not explain the source of the "raised taxes" whisper before Romney's response, nor why MSNBC scrubbed a reference to the whisper from its Web site.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Rate Cut Puts Whiff Of Refi In The Air (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Even before Tuesday's 0.75% slash in the federal funds rate by the Federal Reserve, mortgage rates had been sliding. Last week's cut pulled down home loan rates more.
Fed rate cut, jobs data may lift stocks (Reuters)
steep decline next week, when a rate cut is anticipated from
the Fed, and Friday's monthly jobs data may trigger a comeback
for stocks after their January funk.
Why the Cult of Scientology Needs to be Abolished
A former member of the Cult of Scientology describes some of the insanity she endured beginning at the age of six.
Tax Tactics front page
Interest rates are down and may go down more. That’s not so hot if you want to buy bonds or put money in the bank. So where’s the best place to put your fixed-income holdings?
10 Tips: Beat 'Gotcha Capitalism'
New book provides step-by-step instructions to help ordinary consumers fight back against the fly-by-night companies and the Goliaths that are nickel-and-diming us to death.
Home Depot to slow store growth this year-analyst (Reuters)
Inc , pressured by continued weakness in the U.S. housing
market, is expected to ramp down new-store openings this year
and boost spending to maintain existing outlets, an analyst
said on Friday.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
SocGen humbled by rogue trader scandal (Reuters)
questions on Friday over how it failed to spot the biggest
rogue dealing fraud in history, in which a single young trader
triggered a $7 billion loss under the noses of top executives.
Where tax savings are: Detailing deductions
With the start of the new tax year, the hunt for tax-lowering deductions and credits is officially on. But new opportunities are scarcer this year.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Obama is No Rookie
Abdul-Jabbar said he doesn't fault Magic Johnson for his endorsement. "Mrs. Clinton is not a bad choice, I just think Mr. Obama is the best choice."But he noted, "Unfortunately, Mrs. Clinton has been at many times a divisive figure, and I don't think that's intentional on her part, but I do think that's the case."
Stocks Continue to Fluctuate
Good news on unemployment, bad news on bond insurers drive dips and spikes.
Senator Edwards, We Need You To Lead
"John Edwards should challenge his rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to go back to Washington, DC and fight against retroactive immunity for the telecoms.Glenn Greenwald:'It will be increasingly difficult to listen to Edwards, Obama and Clinton tout their supreme leadership attributes and their commitment to' changing the Washington[...]"
Ford quarterly loss narrows; forecasts 2008 loss (Reuters)
narrower fourth-quarter loss on Thursday after cutting costs
but forecast a net loss for the full year 2008 amid fears of a
weakening U.S. economy.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Fed Cuts Rates 3/4% in Futile Attempt to Stave off Recession
"The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in an emergency move for the first time since 2001 after tumbling global stock markets and a jump in the U.S. unemployment threatened to push the economy into recession.The central bank lowered the benchmark overnight lending rate to 3.5 percent from 4.25 percent,"
What does ‘core’ inflation mean anyway?
Last week's reports on a strong uptick in prices have readers wondering how worried they should be about inflation.? The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.
Answer Desk: Questions we didn’t get to in 2007
We get all kinds of business and financial questions at the Answer Desk. Here are some we didn’t get to in 2007. The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Israel launches advanced satellite into space This Morning
Israeli space program marks another successful launch, as TECSAR joins other Israeli intelligence, observation and commercial satellites hovering in orbit. The satellite – TECSAR – is a commercial intelligence satellite, designed for collecting intelligence and footage from space. The 772lbs satellite was sent into orbit atop an Indian missile.
Bush Determined To Strike In Iran
Evidence? We don’t need no stinkin’ evidence. Nobody could anticipate the president initiating a pre-emptive war against a sovereign nation on trumped up evidence, could they? Oh…wait…
Do Limbaugh's Followers Share His Despair For The GOP?
Conservative talk radio pundit Rush Limbaugh has been finding it easier to identify candidates he dislikes in the Republican presidential primaries than anyone he might support.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Obama Calls Hillary Out On Being A Wal-Mart Board Member
OMG CONFLICT. Hillary just lied about what Obama said about Reagan. I don't know why Obama has to characterize this as "statements that are not factually accurate," probably because that has more syllables and he's kinda very off his game tonight.
E-mails missing from day WH was told to preserve leak docs
Among the sixteen days for which e-mails are missing from Vice President Cheney's office is Sept. 30, 2003. That day, the day the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced they were investigating who outed former CIA officer Valerie Plame Wilson.
Writers Hold Informal Talks With Studios
Officials With the Striking Writers Guild Hold Informal Talks With Hollywood Studios
Monday, January 21, 2008
Boomers' Benefits Rush Could Cost Them
First baby boomers turn 62 this year, can opt for Social Security benefits.
E-Voting Train Wreck 2008
ES&S iVotronic Touch-Screens Fail In 100% of the County's PrecinctsVirus-Vulnerable Voting Machines Had Been Sent Home with Pollworkers on 'Sleepovers' Prior to Today's Republican Primary...
IRS: You may have to wait for your tax refund
More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.
Jobs, Apple Push 'Swinging for the Fences'
Steve Jobs, Apple's stock plunge and why the competition hasn't caught on.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
French Say 'Fire Me' and Sarkozy Listens
Proposal would let French employees quit jobs but still get unemployment pay.
Insiders and the Hysteroidal Cycle
If the knowledge remains concentrated in the hands of the few, it has the same consequences as the concentration of money, resources, or business ownership in the hands of a few. It becomes a lever of power and oppression, not freedom and justice
Montana Calls for Real ID Rebellion; Dares DHS to Reject IDs
Montana's governor called on 17 other states Friday to join its rejection of the fed's Real ID rules, but DHS says rebel states will be punished. Starting May 11, citizens of rebel states can't use their driver's licenses to enter any federal building or board a plane without a patdown. States that agree can get extension on pricey regs until 2014.
Fed Chief Testifies as Economy Teeters
Ben Bernanke hints he is open to a stimulus package to avert recession.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Blow to Hillary: Court Allows Union Workers to Vote
A federal judge on Thursday allowed Nevada's Democratic Party to conduct voting to choose a U.S. presidential nominee in casino hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, a decision likely to boost Sen. Barack Obama.
Canada removes U.S., Israel from torture watchlist
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's foreign ministry, responding to pressure from close allies, said on Saturday it would remove the United States and Israel from a watch list of countries where prisoners risk being tortured. Both...
29 year old dies of taser jolt by Minnesota Troopers
Mark Backlund was driving to the airport to pick up his parents when he got in an accident. State troopers stopped and said he became "uncooperative" and tasered him. He was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not described the uncooperative behavior.
The Dirty Secrets of Joining a Gym
Don't get bamboozled while trying to fulfill a New Year's resolution.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Hero pilot saves hundreds of lives
A British Airways pilot was hailed a hero today after crash- landing a packed airliner at Heathrow in a terrifying drama.
New House Bill Calls for Paper Ballots and an audit trail
A New Jersey congressman hopes to introduce a bill in the House that would offer $600 million to voting districts across the nation that convert to paper ballots or put in audit systems in time for the November presidential election.The Confidence in Voting Act of 2008, hopes to provide a paper audit trail for 2008 US Elections.
Which businesses hold up well in a recession?
A reader wonders which businesses do well when the economy heads south.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Taxpayers getting more privacy with new rule
The final rules issued by the IRS on Thursday require tax preparers to get informed consent before disclosing tax information to third parties or using it for non-return purposes.
How Far Would You Go to Avoid ATM Fee?
Chase is the latest bank to announce an ATM surcharge hike for noncustomers.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Michigan's Ominous Message for Hillary Clinton
Analysis of Hillary's inability to convincingly win a state where she had no opposition.
Glenn Beck: FDR 'was one evil son of a b*tch.'
Today on his CNN Headline News show, Glenn Beck went on a rant against former President Franklin D. Roosevelt, blaming him for making the Great Depression "go on and on and on for a decade." He then said, "I love my grandfather, but I just want to slap himself across the face for liking FDR. I think that was one evil son of a bitch."
Take that New Year’s resolution to the bank
Want to save money or boost your earnings in the coming year? TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips on how to get your finances into shape for 2008.
Texas judge rules in favor of strip-club tax
A judge has denied a request from owners of nude entertainment clubs to temporarily block Texas' upcoming $5-per-person strip club fee from taking effect.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Former GOP Congressman Indicted for *al Qaida* Fundraising
A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday as part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to an al-Qaida and Taliban supporter who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan.
Hopes Grow For A Quick Stimulus Plan To Try To Boost Flagging U.S. Economy (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Just before Christmas, President Bush declared victory in a yearlong fight to cut $23 billion from Democratic spending plans for '08.
Economy still growing but at slower pace: Fed (Reuters)
in the final weeks of the fourth quarter but the pace of
activity slackened amid subdued holiday spending and a weak
housing sector, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance?
Disney, Sprint among companies to offer health insurance for employees' pets.
The Truth about Iran's Nuclear Program
Scott Ritter, a former weapons inspector, explains the state of Iran's weapons program, and how absurd Bush's charges against Iran are, utterly ignoring both recent history and Iran's own history. This is a must see! Do not be deceived by Bush's propaganda! The fools in charge don't even know the difference between Suni and Shia Muslims.
Romney Tied to Global Warming Denier Group
Aides and staffers of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney are listed among the principals of a new Astroturf group set up last fall to deny the science of global warming.
Buidling a strong company through branding
In today's fast paced market, the successful companies are the ones with the most exposure. The more people a company reaches, they better chance they have in retaining them, because brand awareness is key. Another company might make a superior product, but if there branding campaign isn't up to par, then they will never be able to compete with the other major players in their industry. Customized Promotional Products are one way you can turn your companies marketing/branding campaign around. Start reaching out to new audiences through targeted messages on various products, it's guaranteed you can find some niche to reach out to. The plan then switches to your advertising.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Artificial Intelligence
President George W. Bush hasn't accomplished much on his voyage to the Middle East, but he did take the time to inflict another wound on the entire U.S. intelligence community—and on the credibility of anything he might ever again say about the world.
Home Toxic Home? A Couple's Nightmare
After young couple bought house, they found note warning them about mold.
The Economist:US Medical System Lags Behind Other Countries
The Economist looks at a study made by the 'London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine' in19 countries for deaths of under 75-year-olds that should have been avoided with proper health care. Preventable deaths declined by 16% on average. Time to listen to Patch?
Monday, January 14, 2008
New-Hampshire primaries scandal: independent probe. Video!
New Hampshire officials have agreed to do a manual recount. 80 per cent of the votes there were counted by machines, the remaining 20 per cent by hand. In the machine count, Hillary Clinton defeated Obama by about five per cent, but in the hand count the result was the opposite – Obama was the winner with the same margin.
Citi likely to announce dividend cut, layoffs: report (Reuters)
announce on Tuesday a significant dividend cut, at least $10
billion of new capital and a writedown of as much of $20
billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Alternative minimum tax growth blocked
Congress acted in its final hours Wednesday to block growth of the alternative minimum tax, putting off an economic hardship affecting more than 20 million taxpayers.
Even Republicans Agree Rush Limbaugh Is Obsolete
Particularly when it comes to his head-in-the-sand stance on global warming, Rush Limbaugh is part of an old, tired machine that even conservatives are growing tired of.
IBM shares jump after early results (Reuters)
Reuters - IBM reported a better-than-expected 24
percent rise in preliminary quarterly earnings on Monday on
strong sales in overseas markets, driving its shares up 6
percent and spurring a broader tech rally.
Vitamin Information
I'm always trying to find simple ways to make myself a bit healthier. Especially now that we're at the start of a new year, one of my resolutions was to be more fit. In my search for simple tips on how to improve my health, and mainly my diet, I stumbled upon this site about vitamin information. It was really helpful, and explained a lot about vitamins that I didn't know before. Have a look!
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
This man predicted the 1987 Economic Recession in 1983.
More color in the hair but the message remains the same.
Gold hits record; Asian stocks steady (Reuters)
approaching $900 an ounce as investors sought protection
against a potential U.S. recession and a weaker dollar, with
Asian stocks steadying after recent sharp losses.
Bush Quipped He Might Stay in Power Much Like Putin
At a press briefing that touched on issues like the White House's extrajudicial wiretapping program and torture policies, the president was asked a question about Vladimir Putin's plan to hold on to power when his term as Russian president runs out. Said Bush: I've been planning that myself.
Watch this quick before News Corp Fox News yanks it
Originally dugg as "Cut from re-air! What Fox News doesn't want you too see."This video has been removed due to terms of use violation. from youtubeThe only video of the debate removed from youtubeFox news leave no doubt they are going after Ron Paul
Are we already in a recession?
Economists debate whether the economy may be headed for recession, but many readers believe we are already in one.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Iraq/Afghan veterans have killed 121 after coming home
The NY Times found 121 cases in which veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan committed a killing in this country, or were charged with one, after their return from war. In many of those cases, combat trauma and the stress of deployment along with alcohol abuse, family discord and other attendant problems — appear to have set the stage for a tragedy
Saturday, January 12, 2008
71 People Arrested at Supreme Court
More than 70 people were arrested at the Supreme Court Friday in a protest calling for the shutdown of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Writedown fears return to Wall St (FT.com)
FT.com - Wall Street stocks were set to open lower on Friday amid fears of bigger-than-expected writedowns and loan-losses at financial companies and as Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) agreed to absorb Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC), the troubled mortgage lender.
The Next Great Tech Year: 2009
This year doesn't promise much for technology advances, but 2009 looks bright.
Left-out territories earn place on quarter
After nearly 10 years of lobbying, a measure will extend the popular state quarter program to the nation's capital as well as five territories.
Watchdog: Congress causes biggest tax problem
End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.
Whistleblower effectively gagged by FBI
Originally cleared to give speech about discrimination, retaliation within the agency, highest-ranking Arab American agent slapped with new restrictions, stern warning.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Rove Obama attack close to 'outright racist'
Keith Olbermann began a segment on the presidential primary campaign with a disclaimer about the irrelevance of endorsements, saying the last time one may have made a decisive difference was when William Jennings Bryan backed Woodrow Wilson in 1912.
How to recover from holiday ‘debt hangover’
As the credit card bills start rolling in this month from the recent holiday season, many consumers are going to get that queasy feeling that they've overindulged.
Is work too good to give up?
The Victorian Holocaust: how come no one knows about it?
The Victorian Holocaust: Hitler and Stalin were rank amateurs compared to the British Empire. So how come no one knows about it?As the peasants began to starve, officials were ordered "to discourage relief works in every possible way". The Anti-Charitable Contributions Act of 1877 prohibited "at the pain of imprisonment private relief donations
Thursday, January 10, 2008
2nd Finish in Fifth Fails to Dim Paul's Hopes
Despite coming up short in New Hampshire, a race that many people considered his best opportunity, Ron Paul indicated that his campaign would go on.
Time to Fix or Trash Your Appliances?
Elisabeth Leamy's tips about what to do with your aging appliances.
Stocks Off to Worst Start Ever
A dismal Tuesday led stocks to their worst first five days of a year ever.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Worldwide Coverage of the Sibel Edmonds Bombshell!
Sibel Edmonds has tried to speak TRUTH for 6 Years! She has information that should be publicized across this nation and around the globe. The info she holds is damning to many Corrupt Gov't. Officials...Media Blackout is another symptom of how acceptable Corruption & Nuclear Proliferation has become in the US. This is only the tip of the iceberg.
Nearly 90,000 Mortgage Jobs Eliminated in 2007
More than 86,000 mortgage jobs were cut in 2007 because of the weakening real estate market, according to a new report released Monday. Countrywide shed the most jobs in the mortgage disaster; California was hit the hardest; more cuts expected.
Retailers weigh on FTSE (FT.com)
FT.com - London equities fell on Wednesday after Marks & Spencer reported its worst quarterly sales performance for two and a half years.
College Tuition Price War
Yale has responded to its Ivy League competitor with some financial-aid news of its own.
Study: Finances bigger concern than health
After record mortgage foreclosures and slumping home prices, Americans are more determined to shape up their flabby finances in 2008 than their bodies, according to a study.
Police drug search at school under guise of "bomb search"
Teacher's account of a police "bomb search" at a school. In actuality, the dogs were looking for drugs. Various students fined.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Smart ways to trim your year-end tax bill
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
Chilling NYTimes Graphic: A Year in Iraq
"The chart, compiled from data provided by the American and Iraqi governments and news media organizations, gives information on the type and location of each attack responsible for the 2,592 recorded deaths among American and other coalition troops, Iraqi security forces and members of the peshmerga militias controlled by the Kurdish government.
Market sinks as AT&T stirs recession fear (Reuters)
warning by phone company AT&T of soft consumer spending
sparked a new round of recession fears, helping drive the S&P
to its worst-ever five-day start to a year.
Forget Weather, Airlines Cause Own Delays
Pilot shortages, long refuelings and mechanical breakdowns are root of delays.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Liberals: This Is How You Roll When On FOXNews
By now many of you have heard about Bill O’Reilly’s meltdown at a Barack Obama event in New Hampshire Saturday and on Sunday, The Huffington Post’s Roy Sekoff went on FOXNews to discuss the blogs’ coverage of the primaries — as the topic turned to BillO, Sekoff gave a textbook example of how all liberals should act when on FOX.
2007: Safest Year to Fly Since 1963
Last year saw the least number of accidents in decades; 965 people died.
Your money is no good at the Taj Mahal
In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket.
Israel to brief George Bush on options for Iran strike
ISRAELI security officials are to brief President George W Bush on their latest intelligence about Iran’s nuclear programme - and how it could be destroyed - when he begins a tour of the Middle East in Jerusalem this week.
Auto Insurance … for Your Pet?
One insurer is offering up to $500 if a dog or cat is hurt or dies in a car cras
Sunday, January 6, 2008
10 tips on tipping: Who gets how much?
Have you ever felt unsure whether you really should be tipping someone at the end of the calendar year? Here are 10 tips on who should get how much.
Passenger Jets Get Anti-Missile Devices
Three American Airlines jets will be the first to test out the new jammers.
Taxman giveth this holiday season
Just in time for Christmas, Oregon taxpayers have gotten some extra spending money from an unlikely Santa Claus: their state government.
"I'd Vote for Bush Again if He Were Running"
So at lunch today the subject of the caucus came up. There were six of us sitting there. One guy says he would vote for George Bush again if he were running. You can imagine my reaction. Then my boss says he would too. I told them both they were insane.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Job growth skids to near halt (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. jobs growth skidded to a
near-halt in December and the unemployment rate hit a two-year
high, according to a government report on Friday that raised
recession fears and chances of more interest-rate cuts.
Kucinich calling for protest at tonight's NH debate
Calling ALL Kucinich supporters -PROTEST OUTSIDE THE DEBATE TONIGHT 8PM.Stand up for Democracy! Do not let this corporate decision to exclude a candidate of the people pass by without voicing your dissent!Saint Anselm College - DANA CENTER100 Saint Anselm DriveManchester New Hampshire 03102 8:00 PM
Fed policy views split due to uncertainty: Kohn (Reuters)
Reuters - Federal Reserve's vice chairman
acknowledged on Saturday that the central bank's message had
been clouded by a difference of opinions being voiced by
policy-makers, but warned markets to learn to live with it.
China To Expand Lethal Injections
China is to expand the use of lethal injections to replace execution by shooting, a senior official has said.
Deadbeat America: Late Payments Soar
Delinquencies on car and home equity loans hit the highest point since 2001.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Ohio Election Workers Sentenced to 18 Months for Rigging 200
Judge Says He Believes the Conspiracy Goes Higher...
2007's Savviest Celebrity Businesswomen
From Jennifer Aniston to Heidi Klum, these women made millions in 2007.
Town may pay seniors to work off taxes
A New York town is pushing a program that would let seniors work part-time, for $7 an hour, to help pay off some of their property taxes.
US Pirate Party Endorses Barack Obama
The US Pirate Party has no candidate for the upcoming elections, but who do the pirates vote for? Barack Obama, and the party strongly urges all its members to support his campaign, and vote for him in the primaries, and later this year in November.
Stocks tumble on recession odds (Reuters)
Nasdaq down more than 2 percent, as data showing weak job
growth in December and rising unemployment added to warning
signs of a recession.
Military Use of Unmanned Aircraft Soars
The military's reliance on unmanned aircraft that can watch, hunt and sometimes kill insurgents has soared to more than 500,000 hours in the air, largely in Iraq.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Bed Bath warns of weak 4th qtr, stock slumps (Reuters)
Beyond Inc posted a lower quarterly profit on Thursday
and warned its fourth-quarter results would be lower than
expected, sending its shares down almost 10 percent.
Bush Administration Authorizes Selling Military Secrets to China
The administration is facing questions from weapons experts about whether some equipment; newly authorized for export to Chinese companies; could instead end up helping China modernize its military.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Huckabee Compares Iran Foreign Policy To 'Britney' Gossip
In an interview with the Quad-City Times, Mike Huckabee tried to make excuses for his lack of foreign policy knowledge. He compared the NIE to gossip about Britney Spears, saying he just can't "keep up with every single thing, from what happened to Britney last night to who won 'Dancing with the Stars.'"
Fixed-income investing beyond the bank
Interest rates are down and may go down more. That’s not so hot if you want to buy bonds or put money in the bank. So where’s the best place to put your fixed-income holdings?
10 Tips: New Year’s resolutions from readers
Are you wishing you could do a better job financially in 2008? If so, many msnbc.com readers took the time to send all sorts of practical, money-saving ideas.
Corporate Gift Giving
A Corporate Gift can be very special, as long as you don't totally drop the ball. I've seen some terrible gifts in my day, and most of them have come from my office mates. Take a look at this article I came across recently. Hopefully, this could clear up any taboos you've heard in the past about gift giving, especially corporate gift giving.
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