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See Ourselves As Others See Us
Aug 04 2012 06:25 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
What if we had the "Gift" to "see ourselves as others see us." We have 2 parties, spending millions to get elected to a job that pays, . . . hundreds of thousands, both parties agree on only one thing, . . . the USA Economy is in ba...
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I Just Lost 3,500 Pounds. Ask Me How.
Jul 31 2012 11:45 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Replacing a 3,500-pound car with a 22-pound bicycle, . . . obviously reduces fuel use dramatically, . . . but it also reduces materials use by 99%, . . . indirectly saving still more energy. Source: permaculture earth-policy
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Economy: July Fdic Bank Closings
Jul 28 2012 05:10 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Bank closing in July State . . Bank Name ------- ----------------------------- IL . . . Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago KS . . . Heartland Bank FL . . The Royal Palm Bank of Florida GA . . First Cherokee State Bank GA . . Georgia...
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Student Debt And Over 50
Jul 28 2012 05:05 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Another day older and deeper in debt. Source: money
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Economy: July Fdic Bank Closings
Jul 20 2012 10:25 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Bank closing in July State . . Bank Name ------- ----------------------------- IL . . . Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago KS . . . Heartland Bank FL . . The Royal Palm Bank of Florida GA . . First Cherokee State Bank GA . . Georgia...
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Economy: July Fdic Bank Closings
Jul 14 2012 01:50 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
Bank closing in July State . . Bank Name ------- ----------------------------- GA . . . Montgomery Bank & Trust MO . .Glasgow Savings Bank FDIC BANK Closings . . . 2007 . . . .3 . . . 2008 . . . 25 . . . 2009 . . .140 . . . 2010 . . .157 . . . 2011...
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Tata To Source Auto Components From Chinese
Jul 10 2012 12:50 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Tata has a wide range of trucks, sedans and Utility Vehicles (UV) in its product portfolio and is likely to benefit from the ‘unbelievable’ prices offered by the Chinese component makers. The Chairman of the company further said that the auto maker wil...
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Petrol Cars On The Downswing
Jul 09 2012 08:25 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
In India, diesel surged past petrol cars, thanks to petrol prices going through the roof. Tata Nano was the only petrol car in the top 10 to register any growth in sales. Source: hindustantimes
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Economy: July Fdic Bank Closings
Jul 07 2012 09:35 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Bank closing in July State . . Bank Name ------- ----------------------------- GA . . . Montgomery Bank & Trust FDIC BANK Closings . . . 2007 . . . .3 . . . 2008 . . . 25 . . . 2009 . . .140 . . . 2010 . . .157 . . . 2011 . . . 92 . . . 2012 . . ....
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Follow The Money!
Jul 03 2012 05:55 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
The biggest banking profits have moved from western Europe . . . to the Asia-Pacific region(China) Source: economist
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What Can African's Afford, That You Can Not?
Jun 28 2012 07:55 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Renewable energy installations come with an upfront cost that poor communities in Africa and Asia cannot afford. People spend the little that they earn immediately with no real savings, throwing them into a vicious circle of using dirty fuels like kero...
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Walks & Talks Like A Tax, Then It Is A Tax...
Jun 28 2012 06:05 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Supreme Court The federal government can NOT, . . . order people to buy health insurance, . . . but can TAX those without health insurance. Source: Health Tax
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Economy: June Fdic Bank Closings
Jun 16 2012 09:30 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Bank closing in June State . . Bank Name ------- ----------------------------- FL . . . Putnam State Bank GA . . . Security Exchange Bank IL . . . Farmers' and Traders' State Bank NC . . . Waccamaw Bank OK . . . First Capital Bank SC . . . Caro...
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Income Inequality, As Seen From Space
Jun 13 2012 12:50 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
Can you spot a wealthy neighborhood, from a less well-off one, . . . just by looking at satellite images? Hint: Urban trees reveal income inequality The many benefits urban trees provide: . . . Shade houses in the summer, reducing cooling bills....
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Financial Lifecycle
Jun 09 2012 11:55 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
The "financial life cycle" is a guide through which you can effectively determine your current financial stage. It's a strategy for effectively manoeuvering through each stage of life. Source: financial-lifecycle
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Tata Vehicles Sold Around The World!
Jun 07 2012 10:50 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
Tata Motors constructed a heavy truck assembly plant at Magwe in central Burma, . . . that is now operational. The sale of other Tata products, including commercial and passenger vehicles, . . . will follow as per the needs and demands of the market...
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Coal's Future?
Jun 06 2012 12:35 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
This year, 58% believe there is a future for coal in the United States. Last year, 81.5% believed the statement to be true. The convergence of a number of EPA rulemaking activities, . . . is forcing many utilities to consider early retirement of cer...
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Coal
Jun 04 2012 03:10 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
China has been aggressively pursuing its own coal supplies, and . . . as a result the exports to China that coal companies were counting on . . . have been drying up, . . . putting coal stocks in a very tough situation. With Natural gas prices remaini...
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Germany To Expand Power Grid
Jun 03 2012 12:00 AM | eds in Economy & Politics
German federal grid regulatory agency — the Bundesnetzagentur — handed a draft for a plan to extend the German power grid to the federal government.
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German Army Peak Oil Study
Jun 03 2012 10:30 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Within 10 years . . . oil shortages may collapse . . . global economy
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Govt's $26 Million Multi-Agency Compet...
May 29 2012 05:30 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
“‘Made in America’ is making a comeback,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The Advanced Manufacturing Jobs Accelerator is an opportunity to build on the momentum we’re seeing in U.S. manufacturing and to support small businesses and local economies through regional innovation clusters. By working with other federal agencies, we can link, leverage, and align our resources to give small businesses the tools they need to work together, grow and create jobs in the manufacturing sector.”
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Broadband: "connecting Appalachia" Project
May 26 2012 03:55 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Federal funding for the new fiber optic broadband network, connecting 34 counties in southeastern and east central Ohio, will connect businesses, governmental, educational and health care facilities to the new world-class network.
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Will Renewable Energy, Replace Nuclear Reactors?
May 25 2012 04:25 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Japan had 54 reactors providing close to 30% of its electricity,
. . . with plans to increase this share to more than 50% by 2030.
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Help The Poor, But Don't Give Them Solar En...
May 22 2012 01:25 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
Big Solar drives a wedge between the need to abate climate change and end poverty, says The World Development Movement.
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100 Ipads Save Greece $140 Billion
May 22 2012 01:50 PM | eds in Economy & Politics
The idea was to give the participants a rich set of analytic tools and real-time, secure connections to both the global clearing systems and the back offices of banks around the world. "During the lead-up to the launch," says Apfel, "member...
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