Morning news briefing 12.3.08

High-speed rail backers look to Obama, D.C. Democrats – The credit markets are collapsing, the stock market has tanked, ... impact report, which enumerates the effect of both projects on the surrounding environment ... affordability test – An independent research report gave failing grades to every state but California [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 14:23:25

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No Money Down Real Estate Investing

by katie George I am sure you have seen the infomercials a hundred times. Here are a few facts: Is it possible to buy real estate with no money down? ... you should work to improve it. Get your credit report and make sure everything is correct. Believe ... up with financing. There are hundreds of ways to fund a real estate deal and obtain financing. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 14:19:39

Posts about Home Sales as of January 13, 2009

Want to Make Money Selling Info? 5 Basic Skills You Must Have! - stefsertich.blogspot.com 01/13/2009 Newcomers to Internet Selling are looking for ways to gain money. Many of them like what the “newbie cozenage artists” state them is an easy way … merchandising or gross sales in general is this…provide value!That’s always been the idea [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:21:30

You Can Do It: How To Repair Your Credit On Your Own

by Mike Carbeck Many people mistakenly believe that they only need to go through an agency, for any hope of credit repair ... to include the following information in your letter to the credit agency: 1.) A request in writing ... credit on a do-it-yourself basis takes time, patience and dedication. Your first step is to contact [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 08:05:27

Do It Yourself Credit Repair

by Mike Carbeck Many people mistakenly believe that they only need to go through an agency, for any hope of credit repair ... to include the following information in your letter to the credit agency: 1.) A request in writing ... credit on a do-it-yourself basis takes time, patience and dedication. Your first step is to contact [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 00:02:54

You Can Do It: How To Repair Your Credit On Your Own

by Mike Carbeck Many people mistakenly believe that they only need to go through an agency, for any hope of credit repair ... to include the following information in your letter to the credit agency: 1.) A request in writing ... credit on a do-it-yourself basis takes time, patience and dedication. Your first step is to contact [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 00:00:35

Debt Rattle, November 30 2008: How to Build a Lifeboat

National Photo Co. Mack Sennett Girl 1919. Actress Marvel Rea, one of film producer Mack Sennett's well-rounded "bathing girls" Stoneleigh: Yesterday we talked about why we are facing deflation and today I wanted to review and explain the suggestions we have made previously for dealing with a deflationary scenario [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 20:00:51

About this Blog (UPDATED!)

Are YOU a Nationalist? Since Nationalism is the center of a lot of cross-border debates, I find it important to introduce this article on Canadian and American Nationalism. While the focus is on relations between Canada and the United States, some of what is mentioned in this literature is relevant beyond Canada and extends to Europe and the rest [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 06:57:10

DrumBeat: December 18, 2008

Oil drops 9 pct as demand outlook overshadows OPEC NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. crude prices dropped more than 9 percent to $36 a barrel Thursday as slumping demand and swelling U.S. inventories offset OPEC's record supply cut agreement. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday agreed to cut output by 2 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:42:11

How to Dispute Credit After Bankruptcy

by Derrick A. Clayton Bankruptcy can be very harmful to your credit file, but there is a way to fix your credit report and increase your score ... the bankruptcy will be listed as either a “Charge-off” or “BK Liq Reo” on your credit report. The actual ... it was written by a human being. Look closely on your credit report for any mistake the person made [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:38:13

Rick Davis: The last 8 years encapsulated

(updated below - Update II - Update III) It's simply not possible to lie more deliberately or flagrantly than this: ... to dispute the Report's findings; that's within their prerogative.  But outright lying ... about the Troopergate report issued on Friday: The reality is there was absolutely no wrongdoing found [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 21:07:35

Ecuador files suit to suspend Brazil 'illegal' loan

By Alexandra Valencia QUITO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Ecuador filed an international lawsuit to suspend payment on a loan owed to a Brazilian government bank, charging that the credit's terms are unlawful, a top government official told Reuters ... that was expelled from the country over a contractual dispute. "We are asking (for) precautionary [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 02:40:00

Inhofe Plays while the Boxer’s Away

It must be that time of year again. Just like last year, the Minority on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Commitee (read James Inhofe (R-Exxon)) has just released another "report" somehow proving ... about it anyway. DIGG. Let's make some things clear, we should be outraged about this report. But, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 00:00:10

COLD STONE CREAMERY: And That’s How Pepper Spray Swirl Became a Flavor…

  Will Cold Stone Creamery be adding Pepper Spray Swirl as a new flavor?  Or Tazerberry?  Will MACE be the newest mix-in? ... Mall. According to court records, it started with Caldwell, an employee, engaging in a dispute with an assistant manager over her instructions. The original police report said foul language in front [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 17:45:18

How You Can Remove a Judgment from Your Credit Report

by John Cooper A judgment is also commonly referred to as a default judgment or credit card judgment. This is simply a variation of the same meaning ... to have on your credit and will cause your credit score to be lowered. Often collection agencies will try and win ... on your credit for 7 - 10 years dependent upon the state that court was held in, and [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:24:09

Best Buy Update: Terrible Customer Service

Here's a followup to the Best Buy fiasco yesterday. On my lunch break, I called the Best Buy store in Bangor Maine (where the transaction occured) ... , I have to go into the store to resolve this dispute. That's right, people. I paid Best Buy to mess ... I have to? Definitely not. But this doesn't end here.  I'm going to contact my credit card company [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 18:01:24

Why Phone Conversations with Bill Collectors is a Bad Idea

A highly trained bill collector knows how to get the most money out of defaulted debtors ... of how I wanted this reflected on my credit report. They would then have to agree with those terms ... . While you are nervously thinking of what to say they are taking notes… updating your credit file [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:36:42

Inhofe Plays while the Boxer’s Away

It must be that time of year again. Just like last year, the Minority on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Commitee (read James Inhofe (R-Exxon)) has just released another “report” somehow proving that the globe isn’t warming ... , we should be outraged about this report. But, perversely, Inhofe and sidekick Marc Morano merit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 03:53:08

I Hate Equifax

I wish I could turn my pure emotion into words on the screen to fully express my hatred for Equifax. It is pure. It is flowing. I. Hate. Equifax. Why I Hate Equifax I’ve recently reminded you to check your annual credit report ... running there has been an issue that results in us not getting her annual credit report. This doesn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:13

Debt Validation And Collection Agencies

Under the FDCPA or the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act , you have the right to “debt validation”. This is a demand from the collection agency and the original creditor that the debt is really your responsibility and that the balances, terms of the loan and any other pertinent information is correct and accurate. A collection agency must also provide proof that they have the legal right to attempt to collect the debt. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 23:06:03

James Warren: The Week in Magazines: Obama the "Self-Entangling Giant" and How to Have Sex During Dinner at a Restaurant

No matter how much he might disdain the George W. Bush presidency, especially when it comes to misuse of executive branch power, Barack Obama may be a "self-entangling giant" who is going down the same perilous path argues no less an initial Obama sympathizer than journalist-historian Garry Wills in the Oct. 8 New York Review of Books . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 01:38:20

James Warren: The Week in Magazines: Obama the "Self-Entangling Giant" and How to Have Sex During Dinner at a Restaurant

No matter how much he might disdain the George W. Bush presidency, especially when it comes to misuse of executive branch power, Barack Obama may be a "self-entangling giant" who is going down the same perilous path argues no less an initial Obama sympathizer than journalist-historian Garry Wills in the Oct. 8 New York Review of Books . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 05:48:16

Does Debt Validation Actually Work?

A recent reader at Sample Debt Validation Letter questioned as to whether or not requesting debt validation would prevent a collection agency from ... . A collection agencies initial letter to you should indicate the original creditor and the dollar amount ... your debts. In fact, a debt validation letter will draw attention to your account. Therefore, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 04:58:06

The Truth About Credit Repair

The Truth About Credit Repair This is a guest post from Debt Lead, who has a debt consolidation website by Kimberly Credit Counseling ... they are able to “repair your credit”. Time is the only way to heal your credit report. By making consecutive ... on your credit report, you can follow these simple steps: Contact the local credit bureaus. Obtain a [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 15:30:25

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/6/2009

Tuan Jim sends an string of important news articles about the gas pipeline crisis caused by the deadlock between Russia and Ukraine. He notes that the affected countries are dusting off alternative sources of energy — fuel oil and nuclear reactors — for electricity generation.Thanks to AA, Abu Elvis, C [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:50:00

Canadian Nationalism VS American Nationalism

Are YOU a Nationalist? Since Nationalism is the center of a lot of cross-border debates, I find it important to introduce this article on Canadian and American Nationalism. While the focus is on relations between Canada and the United States, some of what is mentioned in this literature is relevant beyond Canada and extends Europe and the rest of [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 06:57:10

The American Crisis: We Need A Bailout Exit Strategy

1. Nothing So Permanent as the Temporary My piece yesterday on the revival of the Old Left is now up at RealClearPolitics, where I was amused to find a very similar piece from pro-free-marketer David Harsanyi, who also uses the phrase "car commissar" and adds the additional flourish of referring to the Speaker of the House as "Nancy Pelosova [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 09:36:00

Maintaining Excellent Credit Rating

Being approved for credit is a sign that someone is willing to take a risk on you with their money ... of all, get your free annual credit report from the credit bureau. Check for mistakes or false ... bills - food, utilities, rent, or mortgage. Before you go out shopping for credit lines, make sure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:41:35

Scroll For Updates: New McCain Ad: “Ayers”

Barack Obama and domestic terrorist Bill Ayers. Friends. They’ve worked together for years. But Obama tries to hide it. Why? Obama launched his political career in Ayers’ living room. Ayers and Obama ran a radical “education” foundation, together. They wrote the foundation’s by-laws, together. Obama was the foundation’s first chairman [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 12:58:31

DrumBeat: June 22, 2008

You. Will. Not. Be. Able. To. Get. Food. - report on trends You. Will. Not. Be. Able. To. Get. Food. Need this be spelled out any more plainly? ... period is soon to be upon us -- be prepared," Bob Janjuah, a credit strategist for the Royal Bank of Scotland, wrote in a report that sent shockwaves through the global financial community. Janjuah [more...]

Date: 2008-06-22 13:52:27

When the Lights Go Out in the City

Hawaii Island of Oahu Loses Power During Storm By David Briscoe, Associated Press Writer / USA TodayHONOLULU — The island of Oahu lost power Friday evening in the midst of heavy rain and lightning, leaving some 800,000 residents and thousands of tourists in the dark, as well as the neighborhood where President-elect Barack Obama was vacationing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 15:49:00

Don’t lose your idenity on Black Friday

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, consumers are entering into the most active spending period of the year ... thieves assume that consumers aren’t paying attention to their credit card purchases, debit card ... this season, consumers also need to be vigilant in the face of possible identity theft. Use credit cards [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 15:43:31

How To Deal With Debt Collectors

by John Cooper Phone calls and other communications from debt collectors can be incredibly frustrating ... from another debt collector. Instead I suggest you hire a credit repair firm to dispute and remove the bad ... . About the Author: For a review of Lexington Law a suggested credit repair service visit us, or to see [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 16:58:13

The Adoption Consensus?

When emotions get heated among those who disagree on abortion rights, it can be easy to settle the conversation by calling on adoption as a "compromise." According to the "adoption consensus," whatever one thinks about the justness of abortion or the reasonability of expecting a person to raise a child she's not prepared for, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 02:11:16

Fix Bad Credit

by John Cooper You do not have to just wait for negative marks on your credit report to fall off. You can remove them and improve your credit score ... payment history and improve your ratio of debt to available credit. In sum do not wait to repair ... : For more credit repair tips or to read a review of Lexington Law a suggested credit repair service [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:07:31

In The News Today

Jim Sinclair’s Commentary Israel makes a major miscalculation. Pakistan goes nuclear Turkey is a victim. It is all percolating. Cyr: Turkey at crossroads as a nation Submitted by SHNS on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 13:14. At the start of the New Year, Russia publicly squabbles with Ukraine over the terms of shipping gas to the European Union, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:47:33

The Gaza War Continues

A collection of articles, accounts, interviews, pictures and reports I’ve seen over the last few days. Pictorial comparison first. Israeli neighborhood bomb shelter. An Israeli neighborhood bomb shelter. A Palestinian bomb shelter. A Palestinian “neighborhood bomb shelter.” Breaking News Reports: Casualties Rise in Gaza Offensive (BBC Middle East) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 19:19:13

Starting Over After Bankruptcy

More than likely everyone has heard the word bankruptcy . When you file for bankruptcy it may seem like the end of the world but it’s not ... is that many of the false account reports will fall right off your credit report. You definitely need to check with all the credit reporting agencies and dispute any false credit reports. If you dispute anythin [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 03:02:53

FUNDAMENTALS TO REPAIRING CREDIT

by Rob Kosberg If you have learned that you are referred to in the financial world as a “credit risk” you will want to alter this and once again be ... Guide on Maintaining and Repairing your Credit Score by going to Bad Credit Repair for your FREE ... to break down the milestones on the way. The “credit risk” label is based on your “credit report” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 00:19:55

Fix Bad Credit

by John Cooper You do not have to just wait for negative marks on your credit report to fall off. You can remove them and improve your credit score ... on your credit report. This act also says that if the item is not verified by the lender then the credit ... not wait seven years for credit repair to occur naturally. You can take steps today and rebuild [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 13:54:55

p2pnet World Headlines – Sept 30, 2009

Two-Thirds of Americans Object to Online Tracking New York Times About two-thirds of Americans object to online tracking by advertisers — and that number rises once they learn the different ways marketers are following their online movements, according to a new survey from professors at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Berkeley. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 18:20:04

COUNTING AMERICA’S 40,000,000 VOTES (Nov, 1936)

view additional pages COUNTING AMERICA’S 40,000,000 VOTES NEWS of the election of George Washington as first president of the United States was ... machines produce instant totals. Motorcycles, telegraph lines, telephones, press association wires ... to report its vote. In the face of competition from Mount Washington and other neighbors, New Ashford [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 06:07:27

Lewis leading Ravens by example

ATM Boss Lies Pool Fantasy Oxygen Julio Cal Search Royals E(mail) Lyric BALTIMORE – As power trios go, it was the sports world’s answer to Nirvana, Cream or the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Huddled together in a downtown club last Sunday night, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 14:27:29

Free Credit Report and Scores

Free Credit Report and Scores January 14th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed Are you kind of person that is regularly updated about the state of your credit report? such thing has become very important nowadays, considering the current ... moves need to be taken with care, a credit report checking could save you problems in the near future [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:36

Supreme Judicial Court says no new trial for Charlestown 99 murderers

The Supreme Judicial Court today rejected an attempt by Anthony Clemente and his son Damian to get new trials for killing four mobsters in the Charlestown 99 back in 1995. The two argued they should get new trials in part because of a ruling - handed down after their convictions - that would have let them show the jury just what sort of SOBs the [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 12:17:37

11 July SWJ News, Op-Ed, and Events Roundup

IRAQ Turks Visit, Regional Warming Trend - Tavernese and Robertson, New York Times Turkey’s prime minister visited Baghdad on Thursday, only the second foreign head of a neighboring state to visit Iraq since the American invasion. The visit of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan came during a flurry of announcements from Arab countries - including [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 00:34:15

Credit Repair After Bankruptcy

by Matt Douglas If you have a bankruptcy on your credit report you probably feel like there is no way to escape a low score ... . People frequently ask if credit repair is legal. It is not only legal but this act explicitly says ... is that this mark does not have to remain on your credit for 10 years. To remove it we suggest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:54:48

Do-it-yourself Credit Repair

There are many consumers which are being lured by companies which promise them to clean their unappealing credit history ... as the company has not yet completed the service. According to Credit Repair Organization, any ... of these companies would do nothing to improve their customers’ credit background and would eventually [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 04:47:53

What To Do When A Store Sells You Box Of Crap And Won't Take It Back [Returns And Exchanges]

We get a lot of complaints about people buying things from stores like Best Buy and Target and finding that once they get them home — there's a ... the following steps when making a major purchase. 1) Pay with a major credit card that offers purchase protection and extended warranty protection. You may not like credit cards. In fact, you may hate [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 13:55:10

Another Quasi-Nationalization, House Debuts Obama Stimulus, Russian Resource War Approaches, Prices Fall and More!

by Addison Wiggin & Ian Mathias Congress unleashes remainder of TARP… another $350 billion into the void Treasury wastes no time… Bank of America quasi-nationalized Dan Denning on the real issue plaguing American financials Obama’s fiscal tenure off to terrific start… $825 billion stimulus bill, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:25:19

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