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  • Voters weighing in with lawmakers over debt issue Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:50PMFor Rep. Tim Scott the debt ceiling is not only the top issue voters in his South Carolina district want to talk about these days, it seems to be the only issue.
  • Casey Anthony Lies Low On First Day Of Freedom Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:47PMThis is what freedom looks like for Casey Anthony: $537.68 from her jail account, no job, estranged parents, a criminal record, lawsuits pending against her and the hatred of multitudes who think she got away with murder.
  • Casey Anthony lays low on first day of freedom Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:46PMThis is what freedom looks like for Casey Anthony: $US537.68 from her jail account, no job, estranged parents, a criminal record, lawsuits pending against her and the hatred of multitudes who think she got away with murder.
  • World Wide Bailout Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:37PMThe big talk these days is of the debt ceiling in the US having to be raised. The US is lucky they can do this unlike other countries such as Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland and others who need to be bailed out or pass huge austerity measures.
  • GDP = C + I + G + Net Exports Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:37PMBut either raising taxes or cutting spending has side effects that cannot be ignored. Either one or both will make it more difficult for the economy to grow. Let’s quickly look at a few basic economic equations.
  • International Forecaster July 2011 (#5) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:36PMThe following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 35 page issue, please see subscription information below.
  • As an ALP member but one who Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:29PMIn reply to The Union Boss Who Went Straight To The Top : As an ALP member but one who has absolutely nothing to do with unions, I don’t have a problem with Gallacher’s appointment. He’s got a blue collar background (good: we need more of these in parliament) and he’s got significant management/leadership experience (good for any job) so where’s the controversy? He’s dead right to voice his ...
  • Nifty Futures Swing Between Gains and Losses on U.S. Concern, Tata Profits Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:28PMIndia’s stock-index futures swung between gains and losses as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said he wouldn’t take immediate action to stimulate the economy and after the country’s largest software maker reported higher-than-estimated earnings.
  • Computer game gives people shot at managing budget Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:25PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Think you might do better than President Barack Obama and congressional leaders in picking and choosing what government spending to cut — or taxes to raise — to stave off a debt showdown that could wreck the economy? A new computer game gives you, too, the chance to play "Budget Hero."
  • Gold shines before euro zone meeting Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:22PMHONG KONG (Reuters) - Gold slipped on Friday though was on track to match its biggest winning streak in four decades, with debt crises in the euro zone and the United States leaving investors few alternatives but to keep piling into the metal.
  • HOA Horror Stories: NASCAR driver, Raleigh mom call for more oversight Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:22PMMore than 50 percent of North Carolina homeowners have a house governed by a homeowners association, but when it comes to the rules regulating HOAs, there really are not many.
  • Pawlenty Ends Quarter With $1.4 Million Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:18PMTim Pawlenty ended June with $1.4 million to spend on his bid for the Republican presidential nomination as his campaign dumps money into Iowa ahead of a crucial August straw poll.
  • Why You Should Care About The Debt Ceiling Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:10PMFinancial Planner Says It Could Affect Our Daily Lives The debate surrounding the debt ceiling can be confusing, but Wade Chessman with Chessman Wealth strategies says think about the debt ceiling like your credit card.
  • Recession means fewer vendors, fewer teeth at Redneck Games Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:09PMEven the Redneck Games are feeling the economic pinch.
  • CHESSER: Not all fraud comes from Wall Street Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:04AMI believe some on Wall Street knew very early that they were about to get filthy rich at the expense of the entire planet. They also figured out how to get bailed out for their efforts, and how to keep their bonuses. But that’s only the...
  • Australia steps up climate fight, unveils sweeping carbon plan Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:03AMCANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia unveiled
  • Sound off! (July 10) Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:21AMYou guys are so biased. Your whole thing about fireworks was supposed to be there were going to be all these fires if illegal fireworks flew. All these illegal fireworks flew, and there is not one mention of any bad fires.
  • Debt ceiling scenarios - Sun, 10 Jul 2011 PST Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:20AMWASHINGTON – What happens if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling? Would it cause a devastating economic collapse in the United States? Would it result in a government limping along, meeting only its most important obligations? Or would it ultimately turn into a constitutional crisis? Here’s a guide to what the major players in the debt and deficit debate are saying about possible scenarios ...
  • Salem works on jobs Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:17AMOregon legislators’ efforts to spur job creation, an overriding concern for many of their constituents in a state with a jobless rate topping 9 percent, yielded mixed results this session, business representatives in Lane County and throughout the state said this week. Although lawmakers tackled the always-nebulous and ideologically divisive …
  • How bad is it? Pawn shops, payday lenders are hot Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:08PMAs the jobless rate inches up and the economic recovery sputters, investors looking for a few good stocks may want to follow the money - or rather the TV, the beloved Fender guitar, the baubles from grandma, the wedding ring.
  • Top Ten: MarketWatch top 10 stories July 5 - 8 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:03PMU.S. stocks fell for the first session in three Friday but recovered much of their losses by the close, cementing gains for the week.
  • Obama Scrambles To Respond To Bleak Jobs Report Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:03PMAs the White House tried to put the best face on dismal new employment numbers, Republicans hoped to pin blame on the president.
  • East Bay Real Estate Broker Sunny Thiara Helps Two Bay Area Families Save Their Homes Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:02PMNowhere have the banks tightened up their lending practices than the super jumbo home loan market. Through hard work and attention to every detail, Sunny Thiara has successfully taken on this market to help distressed families.San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) July 08, 2011 The drop in real estate values has affected Bay Area homeowners at every income level. Bay Area real estate broker Sunny ...
  • Consumers using credit more for just the second time in three years Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:00PMWASHINGTON -- Americans took on more debt in May and used their credit cards more for only the second time in nearly three years, stepping up borrowing just as the economy began to slump and hiring slowed.
  • Employment report ‘quite negative’ Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:00PMUric Dufrene, Sanders chair of the Indiana University School of Business, said employers only added 18,000 jobs last month when 100,000 new positions were anticipated.
  • Money gone rogue Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:00PMAs U.S. debt talks go down to the wire, FP reporter John Greenwood hits the road in Iowa. He finds a growing number of Americans believe returning to the gold standard is the only way to restore U.S. fiscal sanity
  • Obama: Bleak jobs picture shows need for debt deal Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:59PMUS President Barack Obama said Friday that bleak jobs figures injected new urgency into weekend talks with his Republican foes on an elusive deal to cut spending and avert an early-August debt default.
  • Minnesota Lawmakers, Governor to Discuss Shutdown After Holiday Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:00AMMinnesota Republican legislative leaders are returning to the capital in St. Paul today after a long holiday weekend ready to resume talks with Democratic Governor Mark Dayton on ending a government shutdown, said Senator Geoff Michel, the deputy majority leader.
  • Why it doesn’t matter whether your internship is paid or not Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:55PMInternships are one of the best ways to get experience in the field and network, but it becomes difficult when college students, most having insurmountable amount student loans, give up their time for an internship without getting a paycheck.
  • yep, good piece Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:26PMIn reply to The Calm Before The Carbon Storm : yep, good piece
  • “leveraging a unique Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:26PMIn reply to How The Greens Learnt To Speak To Queensland : “ leveraging a unique Queensland issue” <— I wouldn’t say that. What’s unique is just how permissive us Queenslanders have been with mining encroaching on our lands. Our patience, like the basin, is drying up however. Just ask the people of Toowoomba what they think.
  • Fairfield Firefighter Enters 1st Selectman Race Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:22PMHugh Dolan (center) joins a Republican field that includes David Becker (left) and Robert Bellitto, Jr. (right).
  • Mark Story: Kentucky Speedway founder can only watch as his Cup race dream realized Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:11PMFORT MITCHELL — For some 10 years, it would only be a slight exaggeration to say that Jerry C
  • Political fireworks a tradition Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:06PMPolitical fireworks a tradition
  • University considers finances and aesthetics for new dorms Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:02PMUNC Asheville moves forward with plans for a new residence hall and renovations for Governors Village after selecting two architects, blending financial feasibility with aesthetically pleasing architecture.
  • Financial Facts: Is it time to refinance? Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:08AMMany home owners have adjustable rate mortgages that are at the point in time where the rates are starting to increase. Other home owners have second mortgage that too are seeing rates increasing.
  • Sound off! (July 3) Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:06AMSilver City firework vendors decided not to sell fireworks due to the extreme fire danger. I have seen none of the Las Cruces fireworks vendors take a similar stand. This is why we need statewide regulations to ban all consumer fireworks.
  • Eurozone delays decision on new Greek bailout Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:46AM• Eurozone finance ministers scrap planned meeting in Brussels on Sunday • Denmark pledges to clean up banking sector and consider guarantees for foreign lenders, Eurozone finance ministers have cancelled a crisis meeting planned for Sunday because they need more time – as much as two more months – to nail down the details of a second bailout for Greece, officials said Friday. They will, however ...
  • EAST WINDSOR: A call to all U.S. citizens Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:23AMEAST WINDSOR — For 25 years, Robert McGwier called the township home.
  • Rally could spell pullback for US stocks Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:52PMNEW YORK, July 2 — A pullback could be on the table next week for US stocks after their best weekly performance in two years, especially if a raft of data headlined by the June jobs report doesn’t bolster the argument of a strengthening economy.  Stocks rose for five straight days as the fog of the Greek debt crisis appeared to once again be ...
  • Letters: Tax the empty vessels, aka entertainers Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:41PMLetters: Tax the empty vessels, aka entertainers
  • Senate cancels July 4 recess to work on debt limit Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:16PMThe Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess on Thursday, but partisan divisions remained razor sharp as the clock ticked on efforts to strike a deal to avoid a government default and trim huge federal deficits.
  • School budget approved: 5 teachers face layoffs Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:12PMWhite Pine County school trustees voted Tuesday night to approve the $21 million Fiscal Year 2012 budget that includes the loss of five teachers and other cuts to balance the budget in the wake of declining revenue.
  • PRINCETON: Latest plan: Purchase the Dinky property Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:49AMThe idea for a private-public partnership to own the Dinky rail line was presented to Princeton Borough Council this week.
  • Storms and dreams for Obama Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:44AMDREAMS came true for dozens of Cape Town children living in shelters and children’s homes – they had a chance to show off their soccer skills to US First Lady Michelle Obama.
  • Collin County will soon be home to an injured hero Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:38AMBerenice Quirino/Staff photos - Army Sergeant Justin Feagin holds his son during a luncheon hosted by the Texas Sentinels Foundation. The luncheon was meant to give him and his family and home.
  • Debt-reduction talks hit an impasse Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:35AMWASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans abruptly pulled out of debt-reduction talks with the White House on Thursday and demanded that President Barack Obama meet directly with GOP leaders to resolve an impasse over taxes.
  • De Lima reviews govt borrowing tack Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:34AMThe Justice Department will study thoroughly the plan of the Finance Department to borrow on behalf of state companies that are in dire need of funds to save on financing costs.
  • Heller conducts first rural conference since becoming senator Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:33AMTransitioning from being a member of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate has been a big change, but Republican Sen. Dean Heller said he is adjusting to his new role.
  • France is not Greece but must cut deficit - Noyer Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:32AMPARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - ECB Governing Council memberand Bank of France chief Christian Noyer said on Fridaythat France was far from being in the same situation as Greecebut still needed to get its public ...