Chinese Central Bank to Test Program to Settle Trade in Yuan Rather Than Dollars

While it would be easy to dismiss this move by the People's Bank of China to inch away from dollar based invoicing, ... be fading. A UBS Investment Research report says that while it would be wrong to write off the U.S. dollar ... - is likely to cause the dollar to lose reserve currency status entirely.” The UBS report maintains [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 07:03:40

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Credit report: check yours

Checking your credit reportAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, one in six Americans will be a victim of identity theft this year. It’s more important than ever to make sure you check your credit report often to make sure you are not a victim. It is also easier than ever to check your credit report and the best part, it’s free.A few years ago, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act). [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 19:27:34

Friday wrap

Dem Congress to pump raw sewage into nation's workplaces ... The AFL-CIO advanced an argument detailing why a "majority sign-up" is the best option for preserving "the freedom of working people." Below is a syllogism that encapsulates an argument found on the AFL-CIO website.1. The workplace environment has been poisoned by browbeating employers.2 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:30:00

Contrasting recent Oklahoma City and Winnipeg morning radio coverage about education

I had a moment of significant cognitive dissonance this morning driving in to work, listening to the radio. photo credit: rakkasan69 This past Friday morning, for THREE HOURS, I was a minor guest ... them put down with disgust a news report about a school (in the UK, I think) where the school [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:10:21

Post-Holidays Ideal Time to Check for ID Theft

We know, we know: that stack of bills on your kitchen table can’t possibly have a bright side. Right? ... . Request a Credit Report Unless you’re planning on requiring one for another purpose (such as a loan) within the next 12 months, now is also a good time to order a credit report. (You may obtain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:30:01

Link-O-Rama

As those of you who've inexplicably continued to check the Fat-O-Meter despite no change in months have no doubt noticed, I'm back on the weight-loss plan. Again. This is my third attempt to restart the weight-loss process since dropping 92.5 pounds several years ago only to gain most of it right back, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:40:28

Tomorrow’s Star Bloggers Talk About Blogging

When a blogger becomes famous, everyone wants to get in touch with her, asking for interviews, sharing their post ideas, ... bloggers who are on their way to building something big. Here’s how the study was organized: I sent ... of interesting bloggers. I contacted them to see how they would respond and asked each of them two interview [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:17:19

McMaster Forecast: Still (Surprise) Raining Perverts

When you’ve built your entire gubernatorial campaign around cracking down on internet sex predators, ... the state from the group that commissioned the report. “Ask any law enforcement officer ... predators, would it? Well, unless of course you could find some way to take credit for the decline [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:00:38

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

SBA Loans

8 of the best sites with information about Small Business Administration loans. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Business Loans , Business Credit Card , Small Business Advice ) 1. SBA Loans at U.S. Small Business Administration - Get information from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding loan programs to assist small businesses. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 17:07:35

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

International stock market quotations 16 January 2009

International stock market quotations 16 January 2009 Frankfurt - The following index quotations were noted on the world's major stock markets:.. ... bourses plunge on losses by global markets, Gaza war » IMF warns against credit crunch ... » British adventurer hopes to reach Timbuktu in flying car » Report: Yahoo to name Bartz new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:57:04

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 21:20:04

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

5 Key Microbusiness Trends for 2009

Microbusinesses — firms with fewer than 5 employees — face a difficult environment coming into 2009 and it will be ... to endure these difficult times, thanks to a lean operating style and creative business models ... business growth-cycle day. ♦ Lots more of ‘em — Perhaps the biggest microbusiness trend of 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:04:41

2008 Earning Report: Achieved Goal of More than $25000

I know, I know, I know! I am the culprit that I did not update the monthly earning post for November and December 2008 ... time I used to think about this post, I used to think about you people who probably wait to see how ... . So how these last two months flared up for me when I was busy in my personal stuff: Private [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:01:59

Environment

Environment 16-Jan-09 Growth in Energy Use Could Drop 22 Percent by 2030 Under Right Conditions: Report PALO ALTO, Calif ... the electricity used annually in New York City, according to a new report. Energy Efficiency: The Massively ... -passed lands bill includes Ice Age flood trail WASHINGTON — A massive public lands bill approved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:18:35

December California Defaults up 100%

Mr Mortgage is a 20-year mortgage banking veteran, specializing in wholesale and correspondent sales and sales/operations management and bringing ... housing, mortgage and credit meltdown’ and company-specific events. He owns and is the primary ... to the Truth located at http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com ~~~~ Mr. Mortgage: Dec CA Foreclosure Report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:15:46

Fenty and Police Chief Meet with GLOV

Mayor Fenty and Police Chief Lanier met with Chris Farrisand Todd Metrokin, Co-Chairs of GLOV (Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence),along with Sgt ... requiring him to submit an annual hate crimes report to thethe City Council Equally important, the Mayor ... acknowledging and condemning theviolence, although we pressed hard for that. To his credit, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:20:00

Economists React: ‘Proof in Christmas Pudding’

Economists and others weigh in on the larger-than-expected drop in retail sales. One sign of the extent of the pullback in consumer spending is the behavior of core retail sales, i.e., sales excluding vehicles, gasoline, and building materials. In two of the past three months, core retail sales have posted declines in excess of 1 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:43:08

Economists React: ‘Proof in Christmas Pudding’

Economists and others weigh in on the larger-than-expected drop in retail sales. One sign of the extent of the pullback in consumer spending is the behavior of core retail sales, i.e., sales excluding vehicles, gasoline, and building materials. In two of the past three months, core retail sales have posted declines in excess of 1 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:43:00

Things to Consider Before Availing Car Loans

Everyone has a dream to own a car. Cars have become a basic need in our life ... interest rates, a secured loan is a good option • Get hold of your credit report to avoid the chance ... to keep your property at risk, then go for unsecured loans. Many people having poor credit history [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:53:13

Why Starting a Business in a Bad Economy Is a Great Idea

iStock_000004936705XSmall By now, you’ve probably heard all the warnings about operating a business in the current economic climate ... m going to give you reasons why not only operating, but starting, an online business in a bad economy ... equipment? A lot. The cost of these things is significantly decreased when operating an online business [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:10:54

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2009

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Date: 2009-01-16 14:29:00

Headlines, snapshots and misc. stories of interest

Here are recent stories of interest from around the web. Click on the hotlinked headlines to read more ... interaction.” The Credit Union Brand: What Is It Good For? This Filene report is yet another ... that has a branding problem. Filene’s report shows that most individual credit unions lack any kind of real [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:34:41

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

at the Apple Macworld keynote… Update: Apple marketing exec Phil Schiller just announced at Macworld that starting immediately, 8 million songs on iTunes will be available without copy-protection, and that “By the end of this quarter, all 10 million songs will be DRM free.” Apple will, as rumored, offer new prices, 69 cents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:02:36

Top 10 Trends In Managing Small Business Finances in 2009

Top Trends in Managing Finances in 2009 There’s not much good news to report on the financial front as we move into 2009 ... small business owners. Overall, the landscape is different than it has been for a long time, but small business owners are used to adapting to diverse issues and have remained the economic engine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:12:29

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

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise and people must be vigilant not only protecting their personal information, but monitoring their credit to ensure that they do not fall victim.  employeescreenIQ’s Rob ... that individuals can protect themselves. Don’t Let Someone Take Credit For (From) You!- By Rob [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:44:54

Press Release: Symantec Announces New Norton Internet Security for Mac

Symantec Corp., makers of Norton security software, today announced the availability of Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac, ... the latest attacking IP addresses. According to the Symantec Report on the Underground Economy, credit ... criminals online. 1 To help consumers protect their personal information online from phishing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:19:00

Credit Card Horror

The availability of credit for anyone no matter their credit history has caused many financial problems for consumers ... card companies report that at least 20% of consumers have maxed out credit cards ... specific sales pitch or ad. If you have a good credit score, (630 or above), you can usually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:12:15

30 Day Challenge: Day 1, A Magnificant Symphony

Pastor Cedric told me about the Thirty Day Challenge a few months ago. The Thirty Day Challenge is about making your first $10 online ... , nothing, nada, ziltch. The entire training program is free ... other than the investment of my time. No credit card required.I will report back to you on my progress over the course of the 30 days.The [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:45:00

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

Blu-ray recorders in Japan

... the small sample size, so hopefully I can make amends with this detailed report from DIMSDRIVE ... , even getting onto Google News UK’s front page, but any credit to me got lost on the way. Mind [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:39:09

Consolidating Student Loans

With higher education costs on the rise, many people these days have several student loans ... . Having a single student loan can help your credit rating because of how your credit score is figured ... can take up to six months to report a drop of a loan off your report. But if you don’t use your credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:54:49

What I was reading...

Some of you may know that I was out of the Kingman area for the holidays. My travels included a plane ride to the land of 10,000 ice rinks as I call it this time of year. As customary I purchase an issue of The Economist for reading on such trips that begin at an airport [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:54:00

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

Free Credit Report

Someone advised me that always one should have a good credit standing so that there won’t be any future problems.  Have you heard about free credit report?  Well it’s an online company that helps you updated with your credit report.  At Nexus  it helps me to be always on track on that is happening so I   avoid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:38:54

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

Are Xbox 360 Owners Paying Too Much for Online Service?

As an Xbox 360 owner since launch, I have thoroughly enjoyed the many features the console has brought me. A solid online component, the best third-party games on the market, and arguably the best ... , on the other hand, responded dutifully in a post with the Seattle Tech Report that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:47:47

NEA Study Shows Reading on the Rise, No Idea Why

[Note: Don't forget that our survey for Booksquare University is still open ... worded as it is: Online readers also report reading books. Eighty-four percent of adults who read ... print or online. Online reader “also” report reading books? Also? This after, as Carolyn Kellogg [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:37:07

Common Tax Forms to Gather For Your Tax Return

January is the month when you need to keep a keen eye on mailbox to make sure you don’t overlook any important tax documents coming in. Online services, desktop software, and tax professionals can do the tax filing work, but the most important part about filing your taxes comes from you [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:50:05

Punish the savers - Part 23

There is something seriously wrong in the world when nations in dire need of domestic savings end up having to push interest rates to such ... that also pays some kind of interest. This report in Times Online explains: Banks cut savings rates [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 01:22:59

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

Is Bank of America the Next “Citi”?

Is Bank of America the Next “Citi”? This morning Bank of America hit a new 52 week low, and traded at its lowest level since 1991 ... enterprises (GSEs), the peak in the housing market, the likelihood of contagion in credit markets, and the weaknesses in the credit rating agencies’ collateralized debt obligation (CDO) assumptions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:42:49

CFD Brokers- Finding the Best Broker

by SingaporeReports Now that you have determined to beginning trading before you can deal in stocks, CFDs or Forex, ... , what are the things you have to check? What are you supposed to consider before determining for an online stock broker ... check is the account fees. Make sure that you carefully study the contract agreement before signing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:07:50

Earnings: Wii Fit, Rivals' Collapse Boost Game Group's Christmas Profits

Next-gen console and game sales helped Game Group lift profits 16 ... of home entertainment that can beat the credit crunch. International sales were up 17.3 percent in the same period but were down three percent in constant currency terms. Game admits it was helped [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:40:01

Trading Ideas In A Bear Market

SECTOR VIEW. Biotech, Small Caps, US Treasuries and the US Dollar. Let’s comment on a couple market sectors and asset classes today ... concerns. Schwartz View: The large pharma companies have financial staying power so it’s likely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:45:00

Local Minn. ABC Affiliate Hypes Poll Stating Coleman Should 'Concede'

... except that's not exactly what the poll says. Minneapolis's KSTP channel 5's headline reads "POLL: Coleman should concede ... the recount results" might be, check out KSTP's video below (beginning at approx. 2:20) of the poll report. 44% say Coleman should concede, 31% say there should be another election, 17 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:46:00

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