Would Better Disclosure Have Helped WaMu Shareholders?
According to a September 25, 2008 press release from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( ... largest savings and loan through the fallout of the mortgage and credit crises." The 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for Washington Mutual, Inc [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 06:22:29
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linkblog: Jun 25 June 26, 2008 – 2:04 am Engagd.com Pull all your APML together and get a clear picture of what gets your attention ... AnnualCreditReport This is a great site to get your free annual credit report from all three reporting agencies. This site is recommended by the FTC. The JavaScript Source: Forms : Clipboard Copy [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 06:04:57
Four Big Economic Indicators to Watch
There are many items that influence the day-to-day moves in a stock, bond, or commodity’s price — earnings news, corporate financials, simple supply and demand, and a whole lot more. Heck, I’ve even read an academic study that argued the weather has a huge influence on whether markets close up or down! But when it comes to figuring out the bigger-picture, longer-term moves for whole investment classes, there’s nothing better than watching a few key economic indicators. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:30:39
Four Big Economic Indicators to Watch
There are many items that influence the day-to-day moves in a stock, bond, or commodity’s price — earnings news, corporate financials, simple supply and demand, and a whole lot more. Heck, I’ve even read an academic study that argued the weather has a huge influence on whether markets close up or down! But when it comes to figuring out the bigger-picture, longer-term moves for whole investment classes, there’s nothing better than watching a few key economic indicators. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:30:12
Four Big Economic Indicators to Watch
There are many items that influence the day-to-day moves in a stock, bond, or commodity’s price — earnings news, corporate financials, simple supply and demand, and a whole lot more. Heck, I’ve even read an academic study that argued the weather has a huge influence on whether markets close up or down! But when it comes to figuring out the bigger-picture, longer-term moves for whole investment classes, there’s nothing better than watching a few key economic indicators. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:30:37
Four Big Economic Indicators to Watch
There are many items that influence the day-to-day moves in a stock, bond, or commodity’s price — earnings news, corporate financials, simple supply and demand, and a whole lot more. Heck, I’ve even read an academic study that argued the weather has a huge influence on whether markets close up or down! But when it comes to figuring out the bigger-picture, longer-term moves for whole investment classes, there’s nothing better than watching a few key economic indicators. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:30:56
Four Big Economic Indicators to Watch
There are many items that influence the day-to-day moves in a stock, bond, or commodity’s price — earnings news, corporate financials, simple supply and demand, and a whole lot more. Heck, I’ve even read an academic study that argued the weather has a huge influence on whether markets close up or down! But when it comes to figuring out the bigger-picture, longer-term moves for whole investment classes, there’s nothing better than watching a few key economic indicators. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:30:14
Germany - The Bitter-Sweet Tears Of Angela von Merkel
German voters gave Chancellor Angela Merkel the green light for a second term on Sunday, along with a clear mandate to form a new government with the liberal Free Democrat Party (FDP). But just what exactly is the new government likely to do? Merlek has been quick to pour cold water on any idea of early tax cuts, “I expect we’ll agree very quickly on tax policy, especially when you look at the leeway we have with the budget,” she is quoted as saying. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 22:01:26
Getting Out of Debt Quickly pt 1
You are probably familiar with this feeling: Your bills are constantly piling up, but you feel so far behind that you simply cannot bear to even open them. When you do open them, you quickly realize that there is only enough saved up in your bank accounts for you to make the minimum monthly payments and nothing more. You have plenty of other company all over the country. The average family in America is carrying between $8,000 dollars and $9,000 dollars in debt on their credit cards alone. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 11:16:53
Credit Cards
by Bob Jones The emergence of the electronic age made almost everything more possible. Diagnosing and curing previously deadly illnesses became widespread; reaching uncharted territories became a possibility and most of all, people’s everyday lives was made easier by technology. We now have more convenient stores, more comfortable means of transportation and a range of labour-saving gadgets that makes work and pleasure almost effortless. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 15:07:36
Need a Credit Card?
by Bob Jones The commencement of the electronic age has made almost everything more possible. Diagnosing and curing previously deadly illnesses became widespread; reaching uncharted territories became a possibility and most of all, people’s everyday lives was made easier by technology. We now have more convenient stores, easier means of transportation and a range of labour-saving gadgets that makes work and pleasure almost effortless. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 19:32:31
September 26, 2009: Month-to-Date Review of the Markets
Did the market put in a top this week? Is the Federal Reserve sending signs of taking its foot off the accelerator? Is the economy displaying an inability to gain traction? Will the G-20 communique make any real impact on our global financial system? Let’s review the market performance for the week and provide our month-to-date statistics while addressing the above questions. In the process, we can collectively ‘navigate the economic landscape,’ the mission of Sense on Cents . [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 13:49:37
Is Obama Fulfilling ACORN’s Agenda?
Here is a copy of ACORN’s so-called People’s Platform , via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, which we first posted back on October 16, 2008 . As is noted below, this platform was updated in 1990 in Chicago, which was just two years before Mr. Obama began to work for the organization via Project Vote and as a trainer for their "power" seminars. Note how many of ACORN’s demands are being accomplished by Mr. Obama since he has assumed office. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 04:00:00
Credit Cards
by Bob Jones The emergence of the electronic age made almost everything more possible. Diagnosing and curing previously deadly illnesses became widespread; reaching uncharted territories became a possibility and most of all, people’s everyday lives was made easier by technology. We now have more convenient stores, easier means of transportation and a variety of gadgets that makes work and pleasure almost effortless. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 19:27:11
Where will synthetic biology lead us?
by savwafair2012 (Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:45 pm) SORRY ABOUT THE LONG READ 2009-09-25 The first time Jay Keasling remembers hearing the word “artemisinin,” about a decade ago, he had no idea what it meant. “Not a clue,” Keasling, a professor of biochemical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, recalled. Although artemisinin has become the world’s most important malaria medicine, Keasling wasn’t an expert on infectious diseases. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 14:45:18
Would You Like To Find Out How Airmiles Creditcard Can Help You Fly For Free!.
In the midst of the growing costs of airfare, the having a airmiles credit card that earns airmiles with purchases appeals to several people. Both American Express and Discover own such products. Any product spoken about in this commentary has an online application form, which helps speed your way into enjoying an air miles credit card. American Express airline rewards programs include such features as: The ability to earn travel miles on all you buy with the Card. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-02 00:15:12
Words from the (investment) wise 9.27.09
Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009) After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 12:05:27
Where has the Bailout Money Gone? Good Billions After Bad
Where has the Bailout Money Gone? Good Billions After Bad Vanity Fair by Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele As the Bush administration waned, the Treasury shoveled more than a quarter of a trillion dollars in tarp funds into the financial system—without restrictions, accountability, or even common sense. The authors reveal how much of it ended up in the wrong hands, doing the opposite of what was needed. Just inside the entrance to the U.S. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 06:17:36
No surprise here; FBI and likely other federal agencies abuse the use of National Security Letters. Support the JUSTICE Act unless the Republicans can do better.
I have been railing against the Patriot Act (which is anything but) since its passage and I physically protested same back when AG Ashcroft visited Salt Lake City in circa 2003. Numerous provisions of that Act signed into law by the SOB (Son Of a Bush) were and remain egregious. The Patriot Act assailed our rights on so many fronts, not the least of which was broadening the use of National Security Letters (NSL). [more...]
Date: 2009-09-28 19:56:34
Words from the (Investment) Wise (Sept. 27, 2009)
After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 14:33:29
So How Do I Get My Free Copy Of Credit Report Each Year?
by Andy Zain One of the benefits of being an American citizen is that each year we get a little gift in the form of a free copy of credit report. Instead of having to plunk down the five to ten bucks it used to cost per copy, we can get one free annually. We can thank the government for passing the 2003 Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and giving us our little bonus. The three prominent national credit reporting agencies are the most affected by the law passed in 2003. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 07:53:49
Need Info About Credit Cards – Read this Publication
When you are looking for a credit card offer you probably want something that will correspond to your needs, not something that is most advertised and popular. Different people have different lifestyles and spending habits, and they want different credit cards which will help in various life situations. If you like travelling or if you just travel a lot make sure you find a credit card offer that provides special bonuses which will considerably enhance your journeys. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 10:17:59
The G20 and Why Export Dependency And Global Imbalances Matter
With the timing of the latest G20 meeting set to coincide with the run-in to the German elections a href="http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/ambroseevans-pritchard/100001043/germany-declares-economic-war/"acrimonious debate has not been absent/a, but even as the passions generated by the arrival of voting day subside, it is clear that just beneath the surface their lie some simmering problems which simply will not go away. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 19:26:00
In The News Today
Jim Sinclair’s Commentary As in the 70s central banks first slowed down their gold sales then turned into gold buyers. The Chinese are already on the buy side now. Gold is going to $1224, $1650 and then on to Alf’s numbers. UPDATE 1-German Bundesbank to keep lid on gold sales this year Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:10pm GMT FRANKFURT, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Germany’s Bundesbank will refrain from big gold sales in the first year ofa new central bank gold sales agreement, it said on Friday. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 18:31:20
Reinventing America
America faces serious challenges to maintain its storied status quo. Hurdles include a sinking economy, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the rising cost of education, global warming, a crumbling infrastructure and American workers with uncertain futures. Trendwatchers are more acutely aware of these issues than most, but they’re also more hopeful [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 09:40:59
Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)
After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48
Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (September 21 – 27, 2009)
After hitting its best levels of the year on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) communiqué, the S&P 500 Index ran into heavy weather on the realization that the Fed could start scaling back on emergency support of the economy. US equities dropped further later in the week on renewed concerns about the state of the troubled housing market and weaker-than-expected durable goods orders. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 07:51:48
2008 Year in Review - A Look Back (1 of 3)
What follows are excerpts of posts from 2008. It was a busy year.George Bush and Karl Rove were masters of politics and the two stooges of policy, a frightening reminder that voters can be easier to seduce than reality.-----------Why not build the Escher Expressway – build all roads to slope downhill as a means to improve gas mileage? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 07:53:00
Blocking, Tackling & Running: Leveraging a Crisis Into Real Change
There's a fairly well known cartoon of two scientists working out a problem on a chalkboard covered with complex equations and down in the circle is a little circle with the key step inserted in small print - "and then a miracle occurs". Wouldn't it be nice if we could take the same short-cut to fixing the horrendous shopping list of significant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:07:11
Windows Azure and Cloud Computing Posts for 10/1/2009+
Windows Azure, Azure Data Services, SQL Azure Database and related cloud computing topics now appear in this weekly series. Note: This post is updated daily or more frequently, depending on the availability of new articles in the following sections: Azure Blob, Table and Queue Services SQL Azure Database (SADB) .NET Services: Access Control, Service Bus and Workflow Live Windows Azure Apps, Tools and Test Harnesses Windows Azure Infrastructure [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 23:00:00
Windows Azure and Cloud Computing Posts for 9/24/2009+
Windows Azure, Azure Data Services, SQL Azure Database and related cloud computing topics now appear in this weekly series. Note: This post is updated daily or more frequently, depending on the availability of new articles in the following sections: Azure Blob, Table and Queue Services SQL Azure Database (SADB) .NET Services: Access Control, Service Bus and Workflow Live Windows Azure Apps, Tools and Test Harnesses Windows Azure Infrastructure [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 21:52:00
Down Is Up
AP on Iraqi violence watch claims insurgents are bypassing US soldiers, hence a drop in US deaths, and going for Iraqi security forces. The ensuing report is all about attacks on joint patrols and convoys, however, with US wounded. Also, the kind of attacks on police recruiting facilities we’ve seen all along. So it’s hard to make [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 03:28:00
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/12/2008
Some headlines to look at:“Muslim Killed Catholic Girl in Love With Flatmate”“London Fundraisers Linked to Stoning of 13-Year-Old”“Possibly Tens of Thousands of Somalis in the US Illegally”“New Anti-Christian Attack in Mosul, Two Sisters Killed”But then there’s this:“Denmark: Ready to Ban Headscarves for Judges”So it’s not all bad news [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 04:52:00
Toward a National Journalism Foundation
Amid so much talk of federal bailouts for the banking and auto industries, what would a national bailout plan for journalism look like? ... of a major print daily with a terrible website, is that of kamikaze pilot. But why the stuttering ... television sets. The 1949 Wireless Telegraphy Act established an annual license - that is, a "TV [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 22:13:05
Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/2/2009
In tonight’s news: Israel is poised to send ground troops into Gaza.A Muslim family was removed from a plane before takeoff, and is being compensated by the airline for the error. CAIR is in high dudgeon about the incident.Thousands of shoes were dumped on a Miami expressway — is that a message for President-eject Bush? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 04:42:00
How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report
How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report by Andy ZainBy law, you are entitled to one free government credit report each year, but you have to apply to get it. The consumer reporting companies are covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure privacy and accuracy.Contained in your credit report is personal information like how you pay your bills, any arrests, bankruptcies or legal actions, as well as your full name and address. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 08:17:23
DrumBeat: December 31, 2008
The Peak Oil Crisis: Civil Unrest Before grappling with 2009, it might be useful to remind ourselves that there is a dark side to what lies ahead ... College had released a report talking about preparing for civil unrest in the U.S. When you read the report, it turns out to be yet another warning about generals preparing for the last war. It devotes [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 13:58:02
A Look at Recessions and their Impact on Librarianship
Image courtesy of Flickr user RayBanBro66 Given the constant flood of reports comparing our current economic recession with past major recession events including the Great Depression, I want to explore the historical patterns of employment rates and salaries for librarians at times of recession and the role of libraries during recession events [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:34
A Look at Recessions and their Impact on Librarianship
Image courtesy of Flickr user RayBanBro66 Given the constant flood of reports comparing our current economic recession with past major recession events including the Great Depression, I want to explore the historical patterns of employment rates and salaries for librarians at times of recession and the role of libraries during recession events [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:34
Senate, Once August Body - Mired in Muck!
Watch this and you will understand, perhaps, if you are objective why terrorists dig tunnels under homes,attachments:HamasCivillians.wmv (1992KB) also,India understands. So does a Cuban born Spanish author. (See 1 below.)How about this for proportionality - every IDF soldier killed is equivalent to 50 plus of ours. (See 2 and 2a below.) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:29:00
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
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
Trade Watch: Further Confirmation of Slowdown in Container Shipments
We've taken an interest in shipping as an indicator of international trade ... Times gives a long-form look at deteriorating conditions in the container shipment market:: Container ... annual volume growth and buoyant freight rates it has enjoyed for nearly all the seven years since China [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 08:16:40
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
PhD summary
A Critical Study on Role of Gyandoot Intranet Project in E-governance in Madhya Pradesh Dr. Umesh Arya Twenty first century would be widely acclaimed as the era of Information Technology for India and most of the developing world. This was the time when the Information and Communication Technologies started making inroads into the hitherto [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 11:02:00
LMT Focused on Shareholder Value – Analyst Blog
Lockheed Martin Corporation ( LMT ) is prudent in returning a substantial portion of its free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases and incremental dividends. The company recently boosted its quarterly dividend by 10.5%, or 6 cents per-share. This took the quarterly dividend to 63 cents per share from the pre-existing dividend of 57 cents. The dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2009 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2009. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 19:27:25
Why We All Need To Keep A Watchful Eye On What Is Happening In Greece
In view of Greece’s EMU membership, the availability of external financing is not a concern, ... Consultation - IMF Staff Report The above quited paragraph from the IMF is a very good example ... membership no longer gives an automatic guarantee of oncost-free external financing, and if you look [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 15:01:19
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/13/2008
My favorite story tonight is the one about the Bedouin tribe in north Israel who claim Barack Hussein Obama as a long-lost member.Should be an interesting family reunion…Thanks to Abu Elvis, C. Cantoni, Diana West, Insubria, JD, Kahane loyalist, TB, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 04:59:00
Appraisal Fraud and Industry Standards Described in 2003 Official White Paper-RED FLAGS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL WITH EXCELLENT DIAGRAMS EXPLANATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF BEST PRACTICES
loan_origination_mortgage_fraud_ffiecloan_origination_mortgage_fraud_prevention_response_nelsonRed Flags • Critical loan processing activities, such as verification of income, employment, or deposit, is delegated to brokers. • Delegated underwriting allowed for correspondents that are new or lack an established track record with the FI [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:33:10
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos
Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00
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