The Left Needs To Push the Envelope

Five Big Ideas We Should Be Talking About By Sara Robinson Institute for Our Future http://institute.ourfuture.org/ "Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not themselves be realized." -- Daniel Burnham, American architect Summary: This is a moment [more...]

Date: 2009-03-01 04:04:40

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Obama Makes Bad Policy Decisions Over And Over Again

united States in Extreme Distress In NORMAL economics companies that cannot stay afloat go bankrupt but are still allowed to continue doing business.  They reorganize, restructure, etc.  So WHY is the Obama administration working so hard ... and it is a wonder that normal business hasn’t come up with the conclusion that the company should be [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 16:37:25

I resolve some of the issues of the day…

(Copyright 2009) I have some ideas on how to resolve some issues of the day: THE MORTGAGE CRISIS: President Obama has announced his program, but as far as I can tell it only offers help to a limited few. While at one time I leaned toward thinking he ought to get the foreclosure problem solved first to bring stability to the financial system [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 04:58:37

PLACING BETS ON AMERICA IS BACK IN STYLE

One of the smartest plays in the past few years was to invest in companies with fast-growing overseas economies in Asia, ... discretionary and health care get less than 30 percent of their revenue overseas. One reason ... the Middle East and elsewhere, while going light on those doing most of their business in the slow [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:08:56

Women in Business

International Women’s Day, which falls each year on 8th March, is a major day of global celebration for the economic, ... in Moville appreciates that women in business have a lot to offer. “Women are good at business,” she explains. “We like to give people support, we care about our customers and staff and we cooperate [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 23:17:00

Understanding Sun in Three Easy Steps (1 of 4)

We've been making a fair number of announcements recently - on both the product and the partnering front ... extraordinary duress. Like every business, our health is a derivative of our customers', and to that end ... , and they help governments stimulate the economy, as well. From building bridges to automating health care [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 07:33:00

Boycott Greg Gutfield’s ‘Red Eye’

by Andrew Breitbart This week’s Washington Times column:“Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld” on the Fox News Channel must be boycotted or taken off the air. Its sexist, misogynist, homophobic, racist, speciesist and self-hating host must be maimed, lynched and/or killed.If not, someone might be offended [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 02:23:09

Canadian Payday Loan: How Does it Work?

There are several canadian payday loan companies and it becomes a matter of choosing one that’s best suited to your financial circumstance ... service agriculture, forestry and mining, construction industries, health care, entertainment, private ... along with your proof of employment or the latest pay stub, and proof of billing or any proof [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 01:43:03

City Projects $4 Billion Gap for Next Fiscal Year

Updated, 4:42 p.m. | Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg used his annual budget address on Friday afternoon — one of his most significant policy pronouncements as he seeks to persuade voters to return him to a third term in office this November — to warn that New York City will need state and federal action, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 17:12:36

Ladies And Gentlemen: The Party Of Ideas

by hilzoyErick Erickson shows us the kind of fresh new thinking that I have come to expect from the Republican Party: "The most radical, ... of Federal business, income and payroll tax. EVERY PENNY OF IT. RIGHT NOW. Gasp! Yes, I said ... proposal seems pretty small-bore. Why not help Americans deleverage by having the government buy [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 19:24:34

Dems need to drop culture of caution

You would think that with the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Democrats at least would get that we need to make big, ... Obama’s economic recovery bill and budget — as well as calls for fundamental reform of health care ... . Not so much for a small minority of Democrats in the Senate. In Wednesday’s POLITICO, 14 Democrats [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 09:27:17

How Is Your Resiliency?

Last week I had the privilege of  “coaching” the Young Dairy Leaders Institute , a dynamic international group of advocates for agriculture ... and satisfaction.  Take a look at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/resilience/MH00078  to learn ... results. Take care of yourself. Tend to your own needs and feelings, both physically [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 21:25:32

No, we can’t?

No, we can’t? by Dave Cohen Published on Energy Bulletin (http://www.energybulletin.net) ... and our entrenched FIRE economy (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate). Allow me to explain. Another Tragic ... below I will focus on energy investment, but my remarks could just as easily pertain to health care [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 20:09:55

Too fat to love

I am insanely busy and really don’t have much time to post, but I just saw like, ... to go about business as usual, only with the occasional tux fitting or cake tasting, all leading up to a bachelor ... how insulted I am by this. There is so much wrong here, and in such a small amount of time, a mere [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 15:56:29

Howard Dean Returns to Democracy for America, Celebrating 5 Years of Grassroots Activism

I'm was very happy to learn that former DNC Chair Howard Dean is returning to the progressive grassroots organization that he formed as part of his ... to support candidates and help pass meaningful health care reform. Also see this post on Daily ... sent out by Dr. Dean celebrating five years of grassroots activism and small-donation fundraising [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 20:07:12

THE WORLD today!

——————————————————————————— 1. Barack Hussein Obama took power as the first black US President - Hope for a Change - Yes we can - A crowd that may have reached over two million people of all backgrounds celebrated as Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 00:30:08

THE WORLD today!

——————————————————————————— 1. Barack Hussein Obama took power as the first black US President - Hope for a Change - Yes we can - A crowd that may have reached over two million people of all backgrounds celebrated as Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 00:03:08

THE WORLD today!

——————————————————————————— 1. Barack Hussein Obama took power as the first black US President - Hope for a Change - Yes we can - A crowd that may have reached over two million people of all backgrounds celebrated as Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 00:19:08

Fox News And GOP Fanatics-- Skunks At The Inauguration

I don't watch a lot of TV. When Joe Scarborough isn't on and I have some need for TV News, I watch MSNBC. I've loved watching Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow over the last few months. Sometimes, like when MSNBC has Scarborough on or those shows about living in prison, I'll try CNN. But this morning I did something I've never done before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 16:30:00

Government-oversight of healthcare — End of discussion?

As we all know, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R.1). Whether or not the enormity of this legislation, and what it means for the future of our healthcare, is understood probably depends on whether people have read the 1,434 pages of legislation and get the real meaning of words like quality, cost effective, harmonize, [more...]

Date: 2009-02-15 20:30:00

Pharmalot… Pharmanot… So Long, Folks

Dear Pharmalot friends, This is my long goodbye. For two glorious years, I have had the privilege and good fortune to run this site ... , but one that is rooted in the turmoil engulfing the newspaper business. Let me explain. Three years ago, I suggested ... on a 30-day rolling basis. There were accolades from The Financial Times and the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:36:10

Only Rats Get Fat as Misdirected Bailout and Stimulus Funds go Down the Rat Hole

By Dave Lindorff Congress should do now what it should have done back in the fall: kill the Wall Street bailout program. After wasting $350 billion on a program that was misrepresented from the outset, and investing hundreds of billions of dollars in failing financial institutions that it could have bought outright for less than it was [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:33:04

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/13/2009

Check out tonight’s “behavioral sink” stories from the UK. Every night there are at least a few, but tonight seems to have more than its share.Also, in case you haven’t been following the story, Obama will close Gitmo shortly after he takes office. The interesting thing will be what he decides to do with the Gitmo alumni…Thanks to Frontinus, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 04:58:00

Get to Know the Clickbank Marketplace

by Graham McKenzie The go-to site for publishers and presellers of digital information on the World Wide Web is the online marketing behemoth ... to Business, Technology, Sports and Leisure, Health and Lifestyle, and Entertainment, among others. Each ... for more than a few people a small fortune in affiliate sales, digital sales, and recurring payments [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 13:18:26

Why TEPPCO (TPP) Is A Must Buy For Income Investors

Income investing is a good idea in today’s hostile markets. But Louis Basenese says General Electric’s (NYSE:GE) ... , lighting, health care, consumer lending, commercial lending, energy, electrical distribution ... to get in arguments with friends and colleagues about this.I don’t care if GE trades below $20 per share, $15 per [more...]

Date: 2009-01-30 11:14:14

Terms of Credit

Selling on credit can be risky so your Accounts Receivable plan must be well laid out. What payment methods will you accept? ... to help with your planning…1. Know the standard practice and payment methods for your field of business, i.e.:cash onlycash on delivery (C.O.D.)consignmentcreditpatient billinginsurance or health care [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 18:28:30

House Republicans Unveil Veterans’ Package to Protect Those Who Protect Us

Springfield, IL… House Republicans joined by area veterans Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive package of legislation enhancing health care availability, ... often they don’t receive the welcome home they deserve: their health care options are limited ... by State Representative Ron Stephens (R-Greenville), would provide health care coverage to veterans [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 21:04:23

The $30,000 Poop Scoop

How Cleaning Up Dog Waste Landed a Sierra Madre Businessman in Jail - Bail for Offense: $30K It was business as usual, ... sidewalks. But this time was different. According to Smock, the doggie deposit was a health risk and needed to be taken care of immediately, and scrubbing and cleaning with water was the only way he saw [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 21:38:13

On Target: A DentalBlogs Exclusive Interview with Kirk Behrendt of ACT Dental

May 1, 2009 Kirk Behrendt, a powerful dental practice performance coach, international speaker, and author founded ACT Dental in 1998 ... t good business people. A select population was great – and they loved dentistry. At 23, I made ... . It was really interesting. It’s no mistake that those who really care about dentistry and are trying [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 16:49:55

Why Latvia Needs To Devalue Soon - A Reply To Christoph Rosenberg

IMF Senior Regional Representative For Central Europe and the Baltics, Christoph Rosenberg, recently took me to task on RGE Monitor about my Latvian devaluation proposal (as did RGE’s own Mary Stokes), and I would like now to take a closer look at some of the points they raise. Beware, this is not for the faint of heart [more...]

Date: 2009-01-28 15:14:56

P-A-R-TEE!

T hat's what the Communist Party USA has been doing since the election of Barack Hussein Obama. The following speech was delivered by Sam Webb, Chairman of the Communist Party USA, at a People's Weekly World event in Cleveland, Ohio. As you will see, he can barely contain his glee over what he calls "the opportunity of a lifetime [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 16:08:00

GOP Newsline March 6, 2009

GOP Newsline March 6, 2009 Governor Pawlenty Talks About Budget In Cambridge Cambridge residents visited with Governor Tim ... . This includes cutting the business tax rate and fixing the current health care system. Lastly ... more competitive to business. From the Plymouth Sun Sailor : Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert said [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 23:14:47

WSJ: 'A Republican road to economic recovery'

Paul Ryan, ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee and who also serves on Ways and Means has an article at WSJ on the good and the bad of ... we are headed: higher taxes on small businesses, work and capital investment. Add to this the costly burdens of a cap-and-trade carbon emissions scheme and an effective nationalization of health car [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 12:48:56

Pro-life groups shut out of today's White House Healthcare Summit

From CBN's David Brody : The White House is holding their big Health Care Summit in an attempt to begin the conversation about how to reform the healthcare system with the goal of bringing America some sort of universal health ... have a thing or two to say about reforming healthcare in this country?... I do see Planned Parenthood [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 20:35:23

That's not what we thought he said

During his address to the joint session of Congress, President Obama claimed, in clear and concise language that if you make under $250,000/year, he would not raise your taxes....let me perfectly clear, because I know you’ll hear the same old claims that rolling back these tax breaks means a massive tax increase on the American people: [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 17:02:11

“Steve Jobs is an Industrial Beethoven”

Read this story in | 5hossli.com, 2. March 2009Great leaders are obsessed to build something exceptional, Jim Collins says. The American management guru talks about paranoia, turbulent times and his admiration for Beethoven and Steve Jobs. By Peter HossliMr. Collins, Some of the best-managed companies in the United [more...]

Date: 2009-03-02 16:44:27

Green Ink: State of the (Energy) Economy

Crude oil futures rose above $40 ahead of U.S. inventory data, Bloomberg reports. Meanwhile, U.S ... : “His ideas for raising taxes on the wealthy, revamping the health care system and reversing climate ... on the economy amid a recession…the economic uncertainty alone will further retard business risk [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 16:18:00

Marty Turkel Memorial Service

Thursday morning I skip my three hours of Alexander Technique class and drive east on I-10, east on the 60, north on the 605, ... Monday evening at San Dimas hospital of a heart attack, following a prolonged series of health setbacks ... and briefly held as a POW. "Marty had been in frail health for three years," an emotional Kail told AVN [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 21:07:07

Failure?

What would Rush do? Unfortunately he won’t shut up, so we all know what he does. Nothing but talk ... universal health care. Once again Steele perpetuates the lie that Republicans think of the small ... policies that nationalizes our health care…” Steele is basically lying here, and Lauer is complicit [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 13:44:00

When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Vital Records Be Safe?

No one knows for sure how many medical, legal, financial, and personal records were swept away by Hurricane Katrina ... Administration disaster loans. In the long term, they will need those records for tax returns and any future financing sought. Banking Records Financial institutions may have fared the best in terms [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 11:44:46

The Bush Years, as Told by The Onion

by Joey deVilla on January 19, 2009 I remember snickering at the once-amusing, now eerily-prescient classic article in The Onion titled Bush: Our Long National Nightmare of Peace and Prosperity is Finally Over:What better day than on the last day of the Presidency that made a virtue of willful ignorance to present a catalogue of George W [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:00:00

Order Cheap Contacts Lenses

If you’re a contact lens wearer, no doubt you’re keeping a close watch on the spiraling cost of lens care ... . More and more retailers are now willing to talk to your health care company too, so you can make the most ... they only sell contact lenses. They normally won’t have the same high business expenses as offline stores [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 15:46:44

Getting Rich with American Real Estate

by Mark English Owning Private Property has always been a dream of all the “Huddle Masses” that have come to our shores. A place of Your own is not just a home to live in, but can also be a means of production. In 1862 we passed the Homestead Act which gave, FREE of charge, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 14:30:56

Today in The Journal News

January27 After negotiations that rivaled the Paris Peace Talks, Andy Pettitte signed with the Yankees.Brian Cashman again talked about a book he hasn’t read. This notebook also has info on how Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera are doing with their rehabs. —————— Yesterdays conference call was interesting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 14:59:42

President Obama Is Economically Insane - Updated!

  I have come to realize that one requirement needed to join the political fringe of the left (and at times the right) ... record deficits and rebuilding the nation’s costly and inefficient health care system tomorrow ... of health coverage that he hopes to enact later this year. A summary of Obama’s budget request [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 18:24:54

Out of Touch

This is just too humorous. Just cutting and pasting the top stories off the AP wire can be so illuminating at times ... solve health care problems now Is health care really the priority right now in the middle ... businesses? No, we need to figure out how to tax everyone more with a universal health care plan. While we’ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 17:54:07

the revolution will not be RFID-chipped!

Health care's our first topic today, since alerts about health care seem to have bunched up in my inbox lately. Consumers Union helps you support Mr. Obama's budget proposal that would invest over $600 billion in reforming health care over 10 ... single-payer health care plan, H.R. 676. Or, if you're the kind of person who thinks sending emails [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 16:28:00

Where were you when the world ended?

Being a spoiler-filled (except for the final issue) narrative of your Winter Men reading experience, in nine (somewhat lengthy) parts. Part the First. Sometime around 10 August 2005. Your trip to the local comics-purveying establishment rewards you with a new comic written by a Mr. Brett Lewis and drawn by a Mr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 16:25:10

A new era of responsibility

We have lived through an era where too often, short-term gains were prized over long-term prosperity and difficult decisions were put off for some other day. Well that day of reckoning has arrived. Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States: [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 05:10:56

Twitter And The Economy?

Stocks opened up, spent most of the day WAY down, and ended up 33 points.  I call this moving sideways.  Bonds moved sideways too, as did the Dollar. Oil and gasoline rose a little. Gold gained $14, and is coming back.  Gold continues to be a “buy”. Unemployment Rate – rose to 8.1% from 7.6%.  This was an “unexpectedly” high increase [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 01:49:07

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