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Can the G8 solve climate change?
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
... nations in compensation. That's impossible to resolve given the diabolical state of the global economy. "It is a discussion between the bankrupt and the impoverished,'' Kohler writes...
Another stimulus package
in Sox First, on July 6, 2009
...e President Joe Biden telling George Stephanopoulos that the Obama administration had misread the economy. They actually thought it was better than it really was. The Obama administration had been w...
Neverland's future: up for grabs
in Sox First, on July 4, 2009
...ther an amusement park for kids or children's hospital. The truth is Jackson's approach to finance was pretty similar to many American homeowners and businesses. Sucked in by cheap money, his...
Housing slump boosts population in New York City, other big cities
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 3, 2009
...nating because it clearly shows how significant of an impact the housing market has on not just our economy, but on where people live and work and play. I've always known that the housing market&#...
What the jobless figures tell us
in Sox First, on July 3, 2009
The latest US unemployment figures, as reported here , are a real worry. The jobless rate has climbed to 9.5% and shows no sign of slipping back. What that's telling us is the situation is getting worse. It's nowhere near as promising as the optimists claim. As the Economic Policy Inst...
Will California drag down the United States?
in Sox First, on July 2, 2009
... the state's rating if it doesn't find a solution. And with the world's eighth largest economy approaching financial oblivion, it's likely to drag the rest of the United States with i...
Good News for Liberal Arts Majors - StarCraft Classes Now Available
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 2, 2009
...hese classes are a steal, and a degree in Starcraft should only take you 6-8 hours. Heck, with the economy the way it is, you probably don't have anything else going on.
Craigslist via Crunchg...
What VCs Are Worrying About
in Wangtam, on July 1, 2009
...CEO Mike Volpi Steps Out
• What's Next: The first signs of improvement for the tech economy
• With 3.5 launch, Firefox faces new challengers
• YouTube To Broadly Release Call-To-Action Overl...
GM Stands For... General Mess. But PT Cruiser Cruises On
in carzz.org, on July 1, 2009
...ew company. Now the German Opel deal is doubtful as well. According to the Detroit News , German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg revealed that he didn't like the tentative accord wh...
AMR Research gets new hires for its supply chain group
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...nderscoring the company's momentum and the importance of the global supply chain in today's economy.
"We are thrilled to welcome Allen, Paul, and Steve to our supply chain research staff...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
... many today can't afford. Lenders always convinced buyers, though, that they'd be able to refinance. After all, housing prices are constantly rising, right?
Unfortunately, during the housing ...
Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
So as expected, Bernard Madoff got the max : 150 years in the slammer for perpetrating his vile Ponzi Scheme. For his part, Madoff delivered a big apology to the victims. But interesting questions remain. Was there money laundering involved? And if so, wouldn't that make some of his vict...
When Setbacks Happen
in BootStrapMe, on June 29, 2009
...In this economy you have to expect setbacks. And you have to be prepared to deal with them. Whatever you do to create that mental framework is up to you. I know of people who keep a litttle laminated ...
Credit Scores and Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 29, 2009
© me and the sysop
One way to get better car insurance rates and save money is to keep your credit score in good shape. For some time now, insurers have been looking at credit scores in order to determine rates, according to an article by KOMOTV .
This means that if you have not been payin...
Supply chain video: The result of a new survey among 900 U.S. supply chain executives on this year's trends
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
..., companies predict an earlier rebound for their own businesses than for their industry or the U.S. economy.
He also provides some interesting insights about the cost increases: As an ex...
Another Way to Save on Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 27, 2009
© elisfanclub
Car insurance exists because of the need to financially cover your obligations in the event of an accident, or of a loss. The insurer rates each customer for potential losses and then charges accordingly. You, of course, want to keep your perceived risk as low as possible so tha...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
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Saving Money on Your Car Insurance Tips
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 26, 2009
© Fabio Aro
Car insurance agencies love some people because they do not think to ask questions about what they are buying. One thing that you definitely want to talk about is what kind of auto insurance discounts you qualify for. This is very important because there could be enough discounts ...
Madoff's jail survival guide
in Sox First, on June 26, 2009
Bernard Madoff, 71, gets sentenced on Monday and the tips are coming in on how he could best survive jail. Whether it's 12 years, as his lawyers have asked, or longer. Lawyers have told CNN he is unlikely to leave prison alive. Madoff is likely to be sent to a medium security jail. And ...
Get a Handle on Expenses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on June 23, 2009
... on your expenses that should be required reading if you manage a business. This is not the kind of economy in which you should be spending unnecessarily. Some expenses are obvious areas to pare back,...
How to Save Money When You Buy Auto Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 23, 2009
© smartvital
Buying auto insurance is not the same thing as buying an electronic item in a store - although it would be nice if it were that easy. Instead, in order to find a good deal and save money on auto insurance, you will need to do some research and shop around.
Getting the best deal...
Survival strategies for a deepening recession
in Sox First, on June 23, 2009
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The green shoots are turning into yellow weeds. The World Bank forecast for the global economy is a sobering read. According to the World Bank, the global economy will shrink by nearly 3 per ce...
Save Money on Auto Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 22, 2009
© Stig Nygaard
Auto insurance is something that a lot of people pay more for than is necessary. There are many steps that you can take to reduce your monthly costs and save money.
One way to get your low cost auto insurance is to get a number of auto insurance quotes and then compare them. ...
Improving working capital through effective supply chain management
in Supplychainer, on June 21, 2009
Aberdeen Group has responded to companies' needs in today's uncertain environment regarding tight credit situation and released a report titled "Inventory Management: 3 Keys for freeing working capital". The report highlights that today is the right time for financial innovation ...
Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
© UKDevon
The Republic of the Philippines this week laid out a 10-year strategy for the development of a local nanotech industry.
"The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development Council (DOST-PCASTRD) made this ...
Russia and Japan to Collaborate on Nanotech
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
...n nanotechnology business group RUSNANO has announced an agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to establish a collaborative workgroup focused on nanotech development. ...
Have a Ball - in Dublin...
in Wandalust, on June 21, 2009
...o the Irish capital can still have a ball there. While Ireland's famed "Celtic Tiger" economy is now more of a sickly kitten these days, the country is still vibrant as can be for travel...
Digital Britain on Filesharing
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
The Digital Britain report was finally published earlier this week, laying out new tactics for the UK's approach to filesharing.
" Ofcom will work with ISPs to send written warnings to those who are illegally sharing files with their peers," writes Telegraph.co.uk's Emm...
Recession drawing to an end. So what?
in Sox First, on June 20, 2009
...d higher taxes to pay for health costs and stimulus policies of the Obama administration. Yes, the economy will be out of recession. But for many investors and ordinary income earners, it won't f...
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in Wangtam, on June 19, 2009
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Change Your Thermostat’s Setting to Save Money on AC
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 19, 2009
© bunky's pickle
Another great way to save money on your air conditioning bill this summer is to change the setting on your thermostat for your central air conditioning. If you do not have one that you can automatically set, then you may want to get one.
It is a good idea to set it at a...
CIA recruits bankers
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
...s and companies". "Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance, business administration, international management, or economic crimes management or a relat...
Does Obama's patchwork overhaul go far enough?
in Sox First, on June 18, 2009
...ey made millions by encouraging the spread of risky products that subsequently shattered the global economy. That's just not good enough. As New York University economics professor Lawrence White...
More Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© parcelbrat
One thing that will really help a home to absorb heat is the outside color of your home. The darker the color of the outside the more heat that your house will absorb. If you want to lower the cost of your air conditioning over the summer months then you need to have a lighter co...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
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So the International Monetary Fund has given the US economy, and by implication the Obama administration, a big tick of sorts in its latest report . The IMF projects that the economy will contrac...
Nokia E72 unveiled - pics and video
in Wangtam, on June 16, 2009
• Nokia E72 unveiled - pics and video
• Hunch launches!
• Does Microsoft's Bing have Google running scared?
• About That New CrunchPad Video
• Adobe makes Acrobat.com a business with paid accounts
• Google Voice's Secret Weapon: Number Portability
• Google Calendar Gadgets Appea...
Could Childhod Obesity Be Declining?
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2009
...has grown at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids considered overweight or obese.
Clearly, the economy could be playing a big part in these trends. Families may not be eating out as much, but that...
Just Koogle it.
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
Now I've heard everything. We have reports of a new kosher search engine called "koogle" developed in Israel that allows religious Jews to search the Net without compromising their religious standards. Koogle screens out such forbidden material as sexually explicit images or pict...
Other Money Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 15, 2009
© redjar
Probably one of your biggest monthly expenses comes from either heating or cooling of your house. This also means that it is an area where a lot of money can be saved, too, if you follow some money tips.
If you buy window air conditioning units, it is not a good idea to buy one that...
Another Way to Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 14, 2009
© me and the sysop
One condition in your home this summer that will make you feel like you want to turn on the air conditioner is humidity. We all know what sticky weather feels like and how that makes it feel muggy - and we want quick relief from it. The hotter it is the worse the high humid...
Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 12, 2009
© randyr.net
As summer comes your way, you know that keeping your house cool will also become a concern. This year, however, you can take some steps before it gets here to save money on your air conditioning bill.
Follow these five steps to keep you're A/C bills lower this year:
1. Mak...
Will rising mortgage interest rates stop housing recovery?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 11, 2009
...ing that slows down housing's recovery will also stop any progress on reviving the nation's economy as a whole. That's because the U.S. economy relies so heavily on home sales for its own ...
Save Money by Not Paying for Water
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 11, 2009
© stevendepolo
Many products contain a lot of water. The water bulks up the product, costs more to package and ship, and of course, costs you more to get it, too. When you really think about it, this means that you could save money by buying the same foods - but without all the water added to...
What economy? CEO private jets take off
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
...y is also going on chauffeured limos, exclusive clubs and financial planners. While the rest of the economy continues to go down the drain....
Mugabe's lecture on fixing economies.
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
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Hard to comprehend Africa. Robert Mugabe, who destroyed the Zimbabwe economy and has, according to the CIA World Factbook taken inflation to a gob-smacking 11.2 million per cent and unemployment...
Is it time to refinance your mortgage?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 10, 2009
...The economy is terrible. Yes. But there is a bright spot for certain homeowners: The weak economy has resulted in lower mortgage interest rates. That means it's a good time to refinance a mortgage... ...he weak economy has resulted in lower mortgage interest rates. That means it's a good time to refinance a mortgage loan.
Of course, even with low interest rates, refinancing doesn't make sens...
Art Funds
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 10, 2009
... focusing on, with the growing importance of 'art investment' as bridge between the art and finance world." In addition to the financial gains as an investor in the Art Photography Fund, ...
Swine flu and crime
in Sox First, on June 10, 2009
...ion warned: "Criminal groups may also seek to infiltrate legitimate markets such as transport, finance and government sectors to help facilitate criminal activity and confuse the line between the...
Save Money on Groceries by Using All Your Food
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© bucklava
In most homes, it is rare that everything is eaten with each meal - unless you simply are not serving enough food. Generally, you will have some of this and some of that left over. While it may be tempting to throw out these small portions, you can save money on your grocery bill i...
Auto Europe vergleicht Buchungsverhalten bei Mietwagen
in Das Mietwagen-Blog, on June 8, 2009
... ist der Unterschied in München: Nur die Hälfte der Männer mieten hier Mini- oder Economy-Fahrzeuge, bei ihren weiblichem Mitbürgern hingegen sind es 90 Prozent. Doch Frauen holen auf: Fast überall st...
Save Money by Avoiding Shopping at the Local Convenience Stores
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 7, 2009
© wilhelmja
Most of us in this country are spoiled by convenience. Stores that are close by can be real time savers and they often carry items that are needed when we are in a hurry. Unfortunately, their prices are not helpful when you are trying to save money food shopping. People expect to ...
Cutting Salaries
in Biz Plan Hacks, on June 6, 2009
...Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) and Saks Fifth Avenue are all trimming salaries-could present perils when the economy turns back up again. They argue that star performers could bolt to other companies and that ...
Banks fight to keep accounting tricks
in Sox First, on June 6, 2009
...that have just completed the Treasury's stress tests. These off balance sheet items left the US economy in smoking ruins. They inflated the credit bubble by letting banks originate and sell loans ...
30 Must-Have Tweaks For Your Mac
in Wangtam, on June 5, 2009
...ard of American Economy
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Save Money by Buying Bulk with a Friend
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 5, 2009
© philcampbell
You can buy bulk at stores that sell that way and save money. While I have already mentioned this, I want to mention now that if you do not need the larger quantities, you can split them with a friend - each of you paying half - or some other arrangement.
This gives you the s...
Save Money on Gas and Groceries
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 5, 2009
© basykes
You can save money on your groceries just by not having to go to the store as often. Even if you stick to your list and don't go when you are hungry, if you go grocery shopping for just one item - you are not saving money. It is lost to the gas that you used to get to the store....
Renewable energy and the recession
in Sox First, on June 5, 2009
... and solar grids is capital intensive which means the sector can only fully recover once the global economy is back on track. Still, the figures might even suggest that renewable energy will make the ...
What next for GM?
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...l Makower from Greenbiz.com has a piece saying that the future of GM is green. "Before the economy tanked last fall, GM seemed to be 'getting it', shifting its focus toward vehicle el...
Health care and the US economy
in Sox First, on June 4, 2009
...functional health system. And another illustration of how second rate health care is hurting the US economy. It makes a mockery of its excellent doctors and medical technology. First we have reports...
Is manufacturing dead?
in Sox First, on June 3, 2009
.... It means only that we have fewer routine jobs, including traditional manufacturing. When the U.S. economy gets back on track, many routine jobs won't be returning-but new jobs will take their pl...
Mortgage delinquencies not slowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
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I'm waiting for some good news out of the housing-finance industry. Really. I'd like to wake up one morning, open the paper and read this headline: "Foreclosures fall to record lows!...
60+ Amazing Poster and Advertisment Tutorials
in Wangtam, on June 2, 2009
• 60+ Amazing Poster and Advertisment Tutorials
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• Cloud Computing Expo: Sun To Build Clouds
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• Eee PC spotted running Android + Qualcomm 1GHz CPU
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Be honest with your finances before taking on a mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
... that mortgage payment suddenly can't be made.
That's what's happening today. The weak economy has led to seemingly endless rounds of layoffs and firings. The national unemployment rate i...
Save Money on Groceries by Eating First
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 1, 2009
© swanksalot
Most of us love to eat and we all know that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. If you go to the grocery store when you are hungry, you are sure to buy more than what is on your list. And what is worse is that you will also buy a lot of sugar-laden snacks, too. The result - yo...
Supply chain video:ERP market overview in 2009
in Supplychainer, on May 31, 2009
...2009. Who are the winners and losers? Is Software as a Service a better model for companies in this economy?
Jim Shepherd believes that this is going to be a bit difficult for the softwar...
Time to Start Your Business? Maybe...
in TJ's Weblog, on May 31, 2009
... bad. But the truth is that opportunity doesn't fly as a passenger on the wings of today's economy. It charts its own course...
I saw a piece recently at YoungEntrepreneur that reflected on...
Saving Money also Comes by Eating Healthy
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 30, 2009
© pink_fish13
Most of us are well aware that we need to eat healthier than what we are. While this may not mean that you are not getting balanced nutrition, it may mean that you are just plain eating too much.
Along with that "too much" is a whole list of things that are probably ...
The Time is Now...
in Bizinformer, on May 29, 2009
...the time to get your small business started. It may not seem so smart to start a business in a down economy, but according to Tim (Berry), this is actually the best time to do it. Costs are lower, you...
Keep Tabs on Prices for Better Money Management
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© pittaya
About the only way that you can know a good deal when you see one is to keep some kind of small notebook with you when you go food shopping. Of course, if you have a very good memory, you may not need to do this - but most of us need some help.
However, with food prices (and prices...
A Week With the 2010 Subaru Impreza 5-door Proves Hatchback Superiority
in carzz.org, on May 28, 2009
...ears, whereas 5-speeds are becoming the norm in this class. That extra gear could improve both fuel economy and performance. As well, it was a tad slow on kickdown. On the other hand, moving up to the...
