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Second epicenter or an aftershock?
Slamland —
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Dubai’s debt problems drive Asian share prices down sharply . Frankly, I haven’t been paying attention to this one. This is mainly because I know that Islamic law doesn’t approve of interest rate based banking. I had no idea that Dubai World was trading on ANY exchange. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei fell 3.2% to ...19 hours ago -
Obama: Recovery From Econ Crisis Won’t Come Easy
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President Barack Obama released his weekly address on Thanksgiving, honoring those who are serving this country overseas. The President also said he will continue to work to lower the unemployment rate. (Nov. 26)1 day ago -
Where will the reform bills take us?
the Jaded Skeptic, Odd Jack —
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TPM has another look at analysis of where meager half-assed reform may take us...Will it just be a place for insurers to dump the sick?1 day ago -
The absurdity of "responsibilty"
Newshoggers.com —
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By Dave Anderson: In a non-cooperative, multi-iteration game, the best strategy to ensure cooperation or at least non-douchebag behavior is tit for tat. This means make a choice that punishes the opposition for being a douchebag when they previously made a choice to be douchebags, and make a choice that rewards ...2 days ago -
Brazil Real ‘Most Overvalued’ Currency, Goldman Says (Update2) – Bloomberg.com
Expat American Living in Brazil —
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Brazil Real ‘Most Overvalued’ Currency, Goldman Says (Update2) – Bloomberg.com . Posted in ECON STUFF2 days ago -
Born Again Fiscal Conservatives
the Jaded Skeptic, Odd Jack —
Authority: 135
I am conflicted. I am annoyed at all these conservatives that were happy to spend and spend on wars and give out all sorts of tax cuts to the wealthy for a decade. But now they decry costs and debt in a Democratic administration. Now it is bad. But on the other hand we have chances to call them on it and see them ...3 days ago -
The Real Jobless Rate: 17.5% Of Workers Are Unemployed
Religio-Political Talk —
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As experts debate the potential speed of the US recovery, one figure looms large but is often overlooked: nearly 1 in 5 Americans is either out of work or under-employed.According to the governments broadest measure of unemployment, some 17.5 percent are either without a job entirely or underemployed. The so-called ...3 days ago -
Kabul Property Prices Up 75% On Tide of International & Drug Money
Newshoggers.com —
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By Steve Hynd The BBC reports on the property bubble in Kabul . According to local estate agents, prices in some parts of Kabul have risen by 75% in the past year. Part of this increase is due to the prices that international agencies are willing to pay to acquire properties in the best locations. But wealthy ...4 days ago -
Self-preservation is not a Democratic instinct
Newshoggers.com —
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By Dave Anderson: Democrats dont want to be in the majority. They dont want Republicans in the majority either, but they Democratic elected elite has minimal interest in being part of an effective governing majority. The healthcare bill is the best example. They have managed to shed their left flank, Ron is a ...4 days ago -
Obamao
threedonia.com —
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SNL finally gets it funny. This Chinese skit is so funny I had to watch it again 2 hours later.Share on Facebookvar button = document.getElementById(facebook_share_link) || document.getElementById(facebook_share_icon) || document.getElementById(facebook_share_both) || document.getElementById(facebook_share_button);if ...5 days ago -
The Health Care Fiasco
Newshoggers.com —
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Commentary By Ron Beasley The headline reads: Reid pulls together Senate Dems to take huge step on health reform Although the Senate’s action was a mere procedural vote, it representedthe end of weeks of anxiety for Reid while foreshadowing difficultlegislative and political battles ahead. Applause from ...5 days ago -
Question of the Day: Do The Port Authority and the PD Still Have a Long Hard Fall From Grace Ahead, Together?
REALNEO for all - Regional Economics Action Links North East Ohio —
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November 21, 2009, the Cleveland Plain Dealer published a get-out-of-jail-free editorial for seemingly life-term Cleveland Port Authority dictator John Carney, and his board of directors - " A Cleveland Port Authority board already wounded cant afford conflict-of-interest charges -- editorial " - that fully ...5 days ago -
A Major Market Correction Is Inevitable
SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page —
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Econ Base submits: On Friday, the Dow closed at 10318, S&P 500 at 1091 and the 30 year bond at 4.295%. Gold closed at 1150 per oz. Ignoring all fundamentals and walls of worries, the stock markets world wide have made an improbable run from the March lows. If you read the reasons so called experts have been ...5 days ago -
Make Them Pay For It!
Newshoggers.com —
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Commentary By Ron Beasley I have said for years that the best way to end foreign misadventures like Iraq and Afghanistan was to make the millionaire pundits and neocons pay for them. Lets see how enthusiastic Bill Kristol and Fred Barnes are when their wars are being paid for by them. So they want to wage war in ...6 days ago -
Michigan Economy: Progress, But Painfully Slow
Ann Arbor Biz News —
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Recession may be over, but recovery will be gradual > ANN ARBOR, Mich.—This year has been one of the most brutal years in a generation for Michigan’s economy and next year will still be difficult, say economists at the University of Michigan. But the Michigan economy will begin to turn the tide with ...6 days ago -
Economists: Michigan Will Keep Losing Jobs in 2010
Ann Arbor Biz News —
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By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN (AP) – 21 hours ago ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s economy will improve in 2010, but only in comparison to what has been "one of the most brutal years in a generation," University of Michigan economists said Friday. Economist George Fulton expects next year will be "difficult," with job ...6 days ago -
U of M Wolverine Venture Fund Achieves Record $2 Million Return on HandyLab Acquisition
Ann Arbor Biz News —
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Acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Co., HandyLab Marks Third Successful Exit for Country’s First Student-Led Venture Fund ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ — The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF), part of the University of Michigan’s Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the ...6 days ago -
Another Cost Of War
Newshoggers.com —
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Commentary By Ron Beasley I am old enough to remember the thrill of the moon landings and the national pride that followed. There was little doubt that The United States was the worlds technology leader. Thanks to foolish wars and tax cuts for the wealthiest one percent the mantle of technology leader is moving ...1 week ago -
The Stimulus is Working ~ 7MM Magnum (Plus: Thornton over Erskine)
Religio-Political Talk —
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The Stimulus is Working7MM Magnumby, Jake Swiftarrow, Sports Slayer11-20-09Unemployment in California is now over 12% (realistically closer to 20%). “The Stimulus is working.” I’m going to do my part and purchase a lawnmower to create 50 new jobs. I learned you can do that from the White House’s web site. ...1 week ago -
Cajun Cookin’ — With All the Fixin’s!
threedonia.com —
Authority: 493
Someday we’ll have to have a Glenn Beck open thread because while I am afraid his head is going to explode or — more likely — some Lefty whack job is going to kill him — the stuff he says makes more and more sense. The conventional wisdom on health care, stimulus, cap and trade, etc. is one of two: gotta do ...1 week ago
