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LifeLock is the company that has a picture of their CEO, Todd Davis, ... service guarantee, everything else is free to the public. You May Not Need It If you are diligent ... . They will remember to put fraud alerts on your credit history at the three bureaus every 90 days [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:19:44
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Sustainable Transportation Priorities In a Post-Bush America
An excellent article by Phillip Longman in the current issue of "Washington Monthly" is well worth reading as a primer on the current state of our freight rail systems in America, and for the arguments he makes that freight rail needs to be a major recipient of the historical infrastructure investment package proposed by the incoming Obama [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 11:51:35
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Dems showcase stimulus package. House Democrats unveiled an unprecedented $825B stimulus plan yesterday, ... ; first-time home buyers between Jan. 1 and June 30 would get a $7,500 tax credit; local school ... the package is large enough but disagree on how the money should be spent. Still others suggest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 12:15:12
Big Media Distorts Bush Economic Record
by James Pethokoukis, US News & World Report His presidency is almost over. But what is the true George W. Bush economic record? ( ... some of my free market principles when I was told by chief economic advisors that the situation we were facing ... at a really impressive 2.6 annual rate during the Bush years [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:39:10
The President's Farewell and the Women of Afghanistan
Earlier tonight, George W. Bush gave his farewell address from the White House to a small gathering of supporters earlier tonight ... is claiming credit for improving the lives of women in Afghanistan is both laughable and absurdly ... consistently report that women suicides are rising, along with the number of cases of Women mutilating [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:16:57
What's It Going to Take to Lock Up Drug Company Execs?
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals the shocking extent of how corrupt drug companies are ... seizures. How did U.S. annual sales of Neurontin increase from $98 million in 1995 to nearly $3 billion ... -- and how the Neurontin financial bonanza was created. In 1996, David Franklin, a young biologist [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 23:59:01
Rosa Luxemburg - In her own words
Ninety years ago, on January 15 1919, one of the greatest revolutionaries of the 20th century, Rosa Luxemburg, was killed by the Freikorps - a freelance paramilitary outfit formed by rightwing officers after the defeat of Germany in World War I. They acted with the full encouragement of the coalition government headed by Fredrich Ebert and Gustav [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:35:00
ITC Check
ITC check your credit record to find out if you may be listed with the credit bureau for un-paid debts and get a report on your personal financial ... out if they are considered a high or low risk person to lend money to. If that score is below a certain mark ... to lend out. Obtaining a free ITC check on your credit history will give you a clear [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:03:23
Episode 5007 (1/14/2009)
Hey, I don’t pay my taxes; why can’t I be treasury secretary? This is The Colbert Report! ... him his own ass.” Guest- Alan Khazei In closing: “Well, that’s it for The Report, everybody. Remember ... get not one, but two sets billed to your credit card. Goodnight everybody!” Video Highlight: P.K. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 03:20:16
Checking in on the… Ivy League
David Zeitlin is the RTC correspondent for the Ivy League. Let’s see … what to report from the Ivy League from the last two weeks. Hmm ... and Harvard Celebrate the Win Over BC (photo credit: NBC Sports)When Harvard (9-6) pulled off that shocker ... No. 1 team in the land. And two, how ’bout that Tommy Amaker, huh? While I agree that Harvard is the best [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 02:22:00
Media Alert — Caution, Real News in DC This Weekend
We hate to disturb working reporters covering the vital Celebrity Inaugural Ball lobster-booze-caviar beat, but real news may break in Washington this weekend. Okay, real political news, but that’s as close to “reality” as most remaining Washington scribes get these days.Sleep-deprived, hung-over DC [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:55:32
Can the TARP be Fashioned into a Safety Net?
Good Evening: As the U.S. stock market heads into earnings season, one immediate question on the collective minds of investors is whether the correction in equity prices since the January 6 highs has run its course. The Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ have all corrected 8% or so (from high print on 1/6/09 to the low print today) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:04:06
"Frightening" Global Downturn
Grim news is pouring out of nearly every corner of the world including China, Japan, the Philippines, the U.S., New Zealand, and the UK ... " towards the end of 2008.The BCC report, based on a survey of almost 6,000 firms which employ ... in the last three months of 2008."It is clear that the UK economy is facing a very serious recession [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 05:25:00
The 60 Most Anticipated Films Of 2009
2009 is obviously underway, and it could be a really great year. In no particular order, we've written about (or mentioned in brief) 60-plus films that we're looking forward to in 2009 (we actually name roughly 78 films in total, give or take). Sure, some of them we have reservations about, and some could be totally godawful, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 22:24:00
Id Theft Kingpin Eludes Police for 6 Years
He lived high on the hog for six years, but never held down a job. He didn’t have a trust fund, or a wealthy lover. He did, however, end up a wanted man. You see, all the credit cards he lived off of weren’t his! The Hunt for a Con Artist Jason Brown became known as the kingpin of ID theft, as he slipped [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 02:20:19
Transcript: President George W. Bush Final Press Conference - January 12, 2009
(Source: White House Press Office) 9:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Tapper. We have been through a lot together. As I look through the room, I see Jake, Mike, Herman, Ann Compton. Just seemed like yesterday that — that I was on the campaign trail and you were analyzing my speeches and my policies [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 20:41:57
Credit information
The Trump Blog, I thought the information in Trump’s blog would be worthy to share with you ... It is said that inquiries can cost you 3-5 points each time your report is pulled. If your credit score i ... much of a risk you really are is by using a mysterious number we all know as a credit score [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 14:20:37
CBS Cites Liberal Historians to Label Bush ‘Worst President in American History’
On CBS’s Sunday Morning, correspondent Thalia Assuras examined President Bush’s historical legacy: "On January 20th, 2001, ... the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression." Assuras cited two historians in her report, both ... , it is almost void of genuine accomplishment." The other historian Assuras included in her report [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 18:25:54
College Money Tip #5: Get Your (Free) Credit Score
Last week, I took you through all the ways and reasons to track down your free credit report, ... t tell you how… until now. Remember how credit reports are like annoying report cards that show ... recommending Credit Karma - and some of my friends, too. So I decided to finally sign up and see how good [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:41:32
Rising CMBS Delinquenices and Other News
Not surprisingly, a recent Co-Star Group report is projecting a 300% increase in CMBS delinquencies in 2009 ... as having potential credit concerns. About 62% of these troubled loans are in in just 10 states: Texas, California, New York, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:14:00
Orchard Bank Card
by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank MasterCard is created for individuals with a damaged credit report. This card is issued by HSBC Bank ... on your credit report ages four years it has much less impact on your score. We do still suggest ... . This card has a unique application process. When you apply they will match your credit score [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:42:43
Why Even Good Credit Might Get Cut
(Photo: Dan Esparza) You can afford your mortgage, you have a high credit score and you pay your bills on time every month ... and how you shop. Here are a few examples of some of the ways that good credit may get cut off ... . So why did American Express just slash your credit limit? Could be because of where you shop [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:35:39
Improving Your Credit
Improving Your Credit January 16th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed Your credit file and rating have always been very important to your financial ... to ensure that you keep your credit in check. However, in the current financial climate ... you apply for finance the lender will run a check on your credit to assess whether you are a low or high [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:05:51
Kicking Off the Panic of 2009
“Sir, there are no seats left. You’re going to have to stand in the back.” I was only 10 minutes late, but the conference hall was packed. Every seat was taken. The walls were lined with people. At that point, I knew without a doubt, there was a lot more downside left in real estate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:10:34
How To Build Your Credit Card Rating
How To Build Your Credit Card Rating Uncategorized Comments Off Almost everybody knows the main advantages of owning a credit card ... to calculate the finance charge on a balance. A credit bureau is maintaining the customer credit report. This report contains the cardholder’s name, address, credit payment history and the social security number [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 22:15:31
Orchard Bank Credit Card
by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank credit card is issued by HSBC Bank. This is a sub prime credit card. They have a unique application process ... payment history on your credit report. This is an important factor when your score is being ... a negative item on your credit report ages four years it has much less impact on your score. We do still [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:34:19
Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/15/2009
Forget global warming. Hello, global cooling! If the experts are right, we’re in for a new Ice Age.But it’s still the fault of George W. Bush, of course.Thanks to C. Cantoni, Fausta, Insubria, JD, KGS, Tuan Jim, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in. Headlines and articles are below the fold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 04:37:00
The Top Franchise Trends For 2009
Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism ... credit score, and low personal debt, will increase the chances of getting a franchise loan. More tips ... business produces goods and services worth over $880 billion yearly (Figures above obtained [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34
Posts about Mortgage Market Report as of January 16, 2009
Drug and Alcohol Rehab - ahabloging.com 01/16/2009 Drug and Alcohol Rehab Drug abuse and alcohol abuse becomes more increasing from year to year, ... plums and and gingerbread. An article in the Boston Business Journal points out that The Federal Reserve’s latest beige book report (an analysis The Smell Of Panic In The Air For The Economy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 12:18:17
Australian Open Preview, Draw Analysis, Predictions and Daily wrap ups. January 19th - February 1, 2009. Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open 2009 - Men’s Preview. With the years first Grand Slam on deck, ... as the winner predictions. Seed Report. 1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) - The Spaniard comes into Melbourne ... racket hold a title defense? Is his fitness on the same level as his rivals? Finally how will Nole [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 04:06:59
11th January 2009 - Who's made a mark this week?
The result of the End of Year Portrait Challengecopyright Different Strokes from Different Folks and the artistsThese paintings were was done from by a photograph provided via the Karin Jurick's group blog Different Strokes From Different Folks, where artists are encouraged to paint or draw their own interpretations of the photographs supplied [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 13:30:00
5 Factors Affecting Your Credit Score
Here’s the bottom line. I'm told all the time: “I PAY MY BILLS ON TIME, BUT MY PEOPLE SAY MY CREDIT STINKS ... as a roadmap to building a good credit report. Here are 5 factors impacting your credit score ... .” And time and time again, I often tell them there is more to a credit score than just making [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:53:07
ScamBuster 288
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992 Zakari Maimalari Street Cadastral Zone AO, Central Business District, Abuja. Phone : +234 8038242759. ATTENTION; The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia,Etc. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 08:44:47
Time to reform the Consumer Credit Act?
Iain Dale has posted about a report that has been released by Grant Shapps called "Payday for Loan Sharks" ... the Consumer Credit Act laws has grown at a massive pace. The only way to resolve these sort of issues really is to implement some sort wholesale reform of the Consumer Credit Act. That might mean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 09:48:38
John Coleman: Still Waiting for that Lawsuit
There are cranky skeptics and then there are cranky skeptics ... Gutfeld – a paragon of fair and balanced journalism, I might add – that he and his coalition of “30,000” ... spewed the same tired diatribe, accusing Al Gore and carbon credit sellers of perpetrating mass “ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 02:29:10
ISM: Murder Threats from Zionist Maniacs
Over at Antony Loewenstein’s fine blog, there’s an extraordinary article: Let’s just kill our enemies in cold blood. ... credit to this country. I urge you to do your utmost, through whatever means are at your disposal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:39:40
This has been an unusual interregnum from President No. 43 to No. 44. Because of the need for urgent economic action as well as continuity, this country, perhaps for the first time, has had two presidents at once, in effect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 00:38:14
A Mindless Minority
Tonight after the Farewell Address of the occupied White House, several of us commenting at Eschaton were trying to figure out how to perform a little cleansing ceremony, and we came up with the suggestion that using a few herbs that cleansed the air and maybe [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:31:14
How Do Instant Approval Credit Cards Online Work?
Instant approval credit cards online are cards which you can apply online and receive notification via email of the acceptance or denial of the credit card, within just few seconds after filling out an online credit card application. To get an instant approval credit card, you must have at least good to excellent credit, or in other words [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:39:56
Latest News in Credit History and Jobs - Jan 16, 2009
Edmonton Rush - Edmonton Sun 16 Jan 2009 at 2:15am Had a hat-trick in the opening game of the season last week in Calgary. Cory Conway, Por Has 12 points in Portland’s first three games of the season. Tonight is the first of three meetings between the two teams this season. Last year the LumberJax … With money scarce [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:03:59
The 5 Million Frequent Flyer Mile Challenge
... weeks thanks to mileage bonuses from new credit cards. If you’re up for it, you can do this too – ... that are worth at least $12,000 to me. I’ve closely monitored my credit score along the way, and the effect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:16
Gazan Doctor's children killed while he is speaking to Israeli TV
A friend of mine sent something unusual, a link to a blog post talking about a Gazan doctor who normally works near Tel Aviv, who often reports to Channel 10. During one of his reports, the ultimate tragedy strikes. from Open Salon http://open.salon.com/content.php?cid=84825 Dr [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:20:20
Dandelion Saladby Prof. Peter Dale Scott Global Research, January 8, 2009Paulson’s Financial Bailout It is becoming clear that the bailout measures of late 2008 may have consequences at least as grave for an open society as the response to 9/11 in 2001 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:39:23
Video-O-Rama: Figuring out the lie of the financial land
Video-o-rama: Figuring out the lie of the financial land In addition to more “Outlook for 2009″ videos (dealt with in last week’s Video-o-rama), the past week saw material covering a hodgepodge of topics. Although the topics were varied, good viewing material was produced, with the likes of Marc Faber, Peter Schiff, Martin Feldstein, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 06:26:08
Another Great Depression
[JR: It took the U.S. government and all the professional(???) ... pondering.The National Bureau of Economic Research reckons that the present recession began in December ... more than 30,000 cuts."The monthly unemployment report is prepared by the Bureau of Labor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:28:00
Synthetic man
Susan Crane’s book on Ritual, Identity and Clothing During the 100 Years War has a chapter on “Talking Garments” ... (“FTC”) has identified it as the fastest growing white collar crime; federal and state governments [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:37:08
Islamic finance in Michigan: "When you look at the economic crisis we're in, if you were to follow Islamic or Sharia financing, you couldn't have this crisis"
And if cars didn't exist, you never would have had that fender-bender that made you late for work. The "cure" being offered here is worse than the ailment for several reasons. In particular, there is the fundamental matter of opportunity costs and benefits, and risk and reward [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:01:00
Orchard Bank Credit Cards
by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank credit card is issued by HSBC Bank. This is a sub prime credit card. This card has a unique application process. When you apply they will match your credit score to one of four sub prime credit cards ... on your report. This is an important factor when your score is being calculated. It makes up approximately [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:32:21
Kicking Off the Panic of 2009
“Sir, there are no seats left. You’re going to have to stand in the back.” I was only 10 minutes late, but the conference hall was packed ... s infomercial star who would teach anyone how to become a millionaire…for a price. He came [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:47:37
Republican Study Committee Proposes Ineffective Tax Cuts, Destructive Spending Reduction For Stimulus
yesterday, which Matthew Yglesias noted is a “barrel full” of permanent tax cuts. Today, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) ... there is no demand in the economy, asset prices are highly volatile, and credit is hard to come [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:20:45
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