Does Beyonce give a shih tzu about her baby?

Officials at animal rights groupPETA have launched an investigation after reading reports suggesting Beyonce has abandoned her pet shih tzu..Internet reports claim the singer dumped five-year-old Munchie with staff at her New York record company a year ago, and hasn’t been back to claim it..A Columbia source tells MusicToob.com [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:41:58

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Can Disney Earnings Escape Big Media Trap? (DIS, TWX, NWS, CBS)

Disney_logo The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is set to report earnings right at the close of trading today. The Thomson Reuters (First Call) ... . Unfortunately, there are many other issues to consider here than the past quarterly earnings report [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 18:00:28

Pfizer Cutting Up To 2,400 Sales Jobs: Report

NEW YORK — Drug giant Pfizer Inc. reportedly plans to lay off nearly a third of its 8,000 salespeople ... announcement about layoffs when it reports on its 2008 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results, on Jan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:11:25

Bill Would Make Ratings Agencies Share Liability

A key House lawmaker wants to make credit rating agencies — which have been widely criticized for failing to give investors adequate warning of the risks in subprime mortgage securities that triggered the financial crisis — responsible for each other’s assessments by holding them collectively liable for inaccuracies.The Associated Press reported that a new draft bill by the lawmaker, Representative Paul Kanjorski, a Pennsylvania Democrat, includes a plan meant to address what critics contend is [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 09:07:48

Jim Jones’ Chamber Of Commerce Organization Promotes Catastrophic Energy Future

General James L. Jones, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) ... from International Energy Agency’s 2007 World Energy Outlook report. But this scenario of rampant energy demand is also one of catastrophic global warming pollution. The IEA report also indicated [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 19:20:27

SAR #9270

You did not miss out, you did not escape; you're next. Job Opportunity : The US has an immediate opening for someone to convincingly explain how an economic recovery can lead to 3% GDP growth if the consumer is unemployed. Speed Trap : Global warming is exceeding the most extreme predictions of the last IPCC report, as global carbon emissions have accelerated from a 1.1% annual increase to over 3.5% per year. Events the IPCC saw as unlikely to ever occur are already happening. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 12:30:00

The Media Consortium: Weekly Audit: One Year After the Crash

by Zach Carter, Media Consortium Blogger On Thursday, the U.S. Census released new data on the economic straits many American households faced in 2008. The grim report illustrates a nation enduring its highest poverty level in decades, coupled with a significant decline in middle class financial security. But one year after Lehman Brothers filed for the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, not a single law has been passed to protect ordinary citizens from Wall Street's excess. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 17:50:00

We Have Met the Nazis, and They are Us

I've been documenting this inescapable fact for over 20 years while vapid corporate reporters, many planted by the CIA (Mockingbirds), lie through their teeth to uphold status quo ignorance and complacency. America's leaders have sent the American Dream to Guantanimo where it is bleeding to death. Bury it with a tea-bag, recite a jingoistic eulogy. Wallow in apathy. It's the fault of "The People," common scum, that fascism has trumped democracy. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 22:43:00

Points in the Paint

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard is a fantastic columnist, and today he writes about what it’s like to play basketball in San Quentin State Prison . Vincent Thomas for NBA.com :  “I’m sure David Stern doesn’t sit in his midtown offices, twiddling his thumbs, waiting for the annual TIDES Racial and Gender Report Card to drop every year. But it must feel good to hear, year after year, that the NBA runs racial/gender diversity laps around its professional sports peers. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 19:35:49

Palin not a big draw on the lecture circuit

She quit as governor of Alaska in the middle of her term, presumably to cash in on her new-found fame as the Republican Party's first female candidate for vice president. Feisty and controversial, Sarah Palin was thought to be a magnet for moneyed interests seeking star-power speakers. But now the New York Post is reporting that Palin has been a difficult sell for the Washington Speaker's Bureau , which represents everybody from former President George W. Bush to magician David Blaine . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 13:43:50

The Ticket reports on the ticket situation for inauguration -- very tight

... , go here to register for free. Photo credit: Ron Edmonds / Associated Press ... to stake out a spot any day now. Just kidding. The Associated Press has a video report below [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 07:14:21

N.J. man learns modifying mortgage to cut payments may impair credit rating

by Moe Bedard on September 29, 2009 · 0 commentsin American Nightmare To confuse consumers even more, not all lenders follow the guidelines.That may change on November 1, when lenders can use a new code to report them as a “loan modification under government program.” The code will clarify which borrowers have taken modifications, but because the modification process itself is not streamlined, it won’t be the only worm squiggling out of the can.The bigger impact on credit scores may depend on how [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 13:48:05

IMF: World recovering faster than expected

ISTANBUL, Turkey -The global economy is recovering faster than expected but governments should be careful to not withdraw their stimulus measures prematurely, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. The positive report card was likely to feed cautious but widespread relief that — despite a continuing rise in unemployment and worries about credit availability — the downturn is easing and may prove less devastating than initially feared. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 09:24:00

Penury, self-imposed or inflicted, the new normal?

One of my favorite sources of information is The Liscio Report by Philippa Dunne & Doug Henwood. Among other things, each month they survey all the states about tax revenues, expenses and then give us the results in a very pithy fashion. No one pays taxes unless they have to, and thus taxes tell us a lot about the current spending and income situation. Taxes are a far more reliable indicator then surveys, which most “data” is based on. They also look at various trends in a variety of topics. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 18:15:00

Premium Intellect Is Ready to Take Members

You can now sign up for a Premium Membership. Expect the first Premium article to be published tonight and about four or five more to be rolled out over the next couple weeks. Expect reports on players such as Jeremy Hellickson, Buster Posey, Brett Wallace, Chris Carter, Desmond Jennings, Austin Jackson, Adrian Cardenas, Ross Seaton, Hector Rondon, Juan Francisco, Todd Frazier, and many more. Here are some helpful links to help you make up your mind and gather more details... [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 23:41:48

Learn How A Divorce Can Upset Your Credit Report

September 28, 2009 | By Mike Jones In Finance | by Kevin LynchConsiderably too many marriages end in divorce these days. Sadly the splitting up of a marriage is not only an emotional battle but it all too often has a hugely negative outcome on your finances also. Frequently there are folks who have been responsible and trustworthy with their credit for years who end up with major tribulations following a divorce. Divorce is one of the foremost causes of problematic credit for many persons. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 10:26:54

Lt Gov Andre Bauer accused of being closeted gay

Photo of our esteemed Lieutenant Governor is from 67 Degrees . Wow, I thought it would be, you know, SOME OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICIAN ((whistles dixie, looks heavenward))) accused first. Andre Bauer? Well, damn. After I got some emails about this story and I learn that HuffPo is going with it , I have decided to report what THEY are saying. I see Bauer every day, or close to it, since he moved to Thornblade... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-01 19:47:00

Penury, self-imposed or inflicted, the new normal?

One of my favorite sources of information is The Liscio Report by Philippa Dunne & Doug Henwood. Among other things, each month they survey all the states about tax revenues, expenses and then give us the results in a very pithy fashion. No one pays taxes unless they have to, and thus taxes tell us a lot about the current spending and income situation. Taxes are a far more reliable indicator then surveys, which most "data" is based on. They also look at various trends in a variety of topics. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-14 15:04:00

How We Can Rescue Our Country From The Fascists’ That Have Stolen It….

How We Can Rescue Our Country From The Fascists Who Have Stolen It Vernon Coleman If, when you’ve read this piece, you agree with my fears please either send the report to a friend or ask them to read it on this website. 1. The big question we should be asking is not: `When will Blair leave office? but: `When will he be arrested as a traitor and war criminal?’ 2. Blair - and just about every other senior British politician for three decades - has betrayed British electors. [more...]

Date: 2009-05-03 19:38:20

Ris Low, a beauty queen, resigns after lingerie fraud - ?

I thought I will never be more confused by the intricacies of English than I already am. But this news item simply disabused me of this, obviously erroneous, notion. Local media last week reported she was sentenced to two years of probation for stealing credit cards and spending $5,642 on lingerie, cell phones and meals at fancy restaurants. So, when you steal a credit card and use it to purchase stuff, the kind of fraud (and, probably, the punishment) depends on what you purchase. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 14:31:00

Better Deals On A Bad Credit Secured Loan

A bad credit incident is identical to a peck on a borrowers credit report. The late payments or reluctant defaults were circumstantial, though right divided they have been strafing your repute as a borrower. Every time we visit a lender for a little help, bad credit remarks lift their nauseous conduct and we lapse dull handed. However, all is not mislaid for people with bad credit or ccjs opposite them. The lending marketplace is fiercely competitive. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 06:20:56

Better Deals On A Bad Credit Secured Loan

A bad credit incident is identical to a peck on a borrowers credit report. The late payments or reluctant defaults were circumstantial, though right divided they have been strafing your repute as a borrower. Every time we visit a lender for a little help, bad credit remarks lift their nauseous conduct and we lapse dull handed. However, all is not mislaid for people with bad credit or ccjs opposite them. The lending marketplace is fiercely competitive. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 06:20:56

Could Goldman Sachs Share GM’s Fate?

Investment banks have gotten fat off the land since 1982, when the great U.S. bull market got its start. Their business has multiplied many-fold, and their earnings have soared into the stratosphere, to a level far higher than any other sector. Now, JPMorgan Chase & Co.  (NYSE: JPM ) has issued a report suggesting that investment-banking returns on capital will be sharply down over the next few years. Perhaps this will be only a moderate downturn. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 18:38:32

Could Goldman Sachs Share GM’s Fate?

Investment banks have gotten fat off the land since 1982, when the great U.S. bull market got its start. Their business has multiplied many-fold, and their earnings have soared into the stratosphere, to a level far higher than any other sector. Now, JPMorgan Chase & Co.  (NYSE: JPM ) has issued a report suggesting that investment-banking returns on capital will be sharply down over the next few years. Perhaps this will be only a moderate downturn. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 18:38:32

New Player in Health Care Reform Fight

Here's an interesting development in the health care reform battle: Consumers Union , the publisher of Consumer Reports , jumps into the fight with an advertisement backing President Obama's plan. Said President Jim Guest: "You may wonder why we are injecting ourselves so publicly into a heated debate that has generated an enormous amount of concern and confusion... We are in the business of providing information and advice that helps consumers. We don't make campaign contributions. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 12:37:11

After Getting In Bed Together, Nielsen Can’t Stop Gushing About How Great Facebook Is

It’s all a little unseemly, if you ask me. Last week, Nielsen and Facebook declared that they were “In A Relationship” together with a new product Nielsen is rolling out called BrandLift, which is supposed to measure brand awareness of ads on the social network with opt-in polls. Almost immediately after the two companies announced their strategic love affair, Nielsen started putting out glowing reports about Facebook and how much time people are spending on social networks. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:10:43

After Getting In Bed Together, Nielsen Can’t Stop Gushing About How Great Facebook Is

It’s all a little unseemly, if you ask me. Last week, Nielsen and Facebook declared that they were “In A Relationship” together with a new product Nielsen is rolling out called BrandLift, which is supposed to measure brand awareness of ads on the social network with opt-in polls. Almost immediately after the two companies announced their strategic love affair, Nielsen started putting out glowing reports about Facebook and how much time people are spending on social networks. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 23:20:07

Washington - Distracted Drivers Are a Safety Hazard on King County Highways

During Wednesday morning’s commute an off duty trooper observed an erratically driven BMW passenger car in the northbound lanes of SR-167 in Auburn.The off duty trooper reported the vehicle as he was certain the driver was impaired as he was watching him for over 3 miles drift in and out of his lane, driving on the shoulder, and at times taking up 2 lanes of travel. It turned out that the driver hadn’t had a drop of alcohol, but instead was reading the daily newspaper while driving to his destination. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 19:19:06

Serious New Trouble for John Ensign

Forget another shoe dropping, think waste high hip boot. The New York Times nails John Ensign in a new report that weaves it all together. Ensign flashback: railing against Bill Clinton When admitting his extramarital affair, hypocrite John Ensign made a point of saying that his “mistake” was not as bad as WJC’s. Ensign slammed Clinton , also voting to impeach, joining the Newt Gingrich club of do as I pontificate, not as I actually live. Ensign also said that “(Pres. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 23:50:00

Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair

by Bob jones Negative comments on your credit report can cost a lot of money. You do not have to despair though, since it is never too late to repair your credit worthiness. However, bear in mind that credit repair does not take place overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start a clean slate once more. How to Get Started : You should know who the three credit bureaus are and what they are saying about you. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 10:01:51

Michael Jackson Autopsy: In Good Shape

It has been a few months since Michael Jackson passed away, and his newly-released autopsy results show that he was in good shape at his time of death. According to a report, the late King of Pop weighed in at 136 pounds and was 5 feet 9 inches tall, a good proportion that negates the rumors that he was emaciated. In addition, Jacko had a strong heart, though he suffered from minor arthritis and lung damage, neither of which would have caused his demise. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 23:29:24

Tips For Finding A Non ChexSystems Bank

by Andrew W. Chen Until someone has had to go through the absolute horror of being reported to ChexSystems, it’s hard to realize how much of a pain it is to deal with. Of course, you’re unable to open a checking account in most institutions, so you can’t pay your bills with a check. You can’t pay online either because online bill pay requires a valid checking account. And since having a debit card is not an option, that means that you walk around with lots of cash. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 18:16:50

How To Fix Your Credit Score

One of ten Americans face the problem of having terrible credit scores or credit reports. If your one of them and are searching for a program to repair your credit, and are a few good solutions for you to look into. Post Excerpt from: BecomingWhoYouWantToBe . Click "read article" to see complete version. Looking for more information on business, success and careers? Visit our affiliate sites: Health Wealth & Happiness and Finding My Passion in Life . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 21:35:41

Interesting Reads 26 Sep 2009

Here is a video of Buffet praising a Chinese suit company I found this week. I thought this was pretty interesting because it looks like Buffet doesn’t wear any other suits these days, so their suits must be really good or at least really good value for money. On to some other great posts this week: Savings Account Rates: The Latest on High Returns @ The Digerati Life Credit Monitoring Services check your credit report @ The Smarter Wallet Understanding Marginal Tax Rates @ M is [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 14:05:47

Credit Repair The DIY Way

by Bob jones Negative remarks on your credit report can cost you serious money. You do not have to despair though, since it is never too late to make yourself credit worthy again. However, always remember that credit repair does not happen overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start a clean slate once more. How to Get Started : You should know who the three credit bureaus are and what they are saying about you. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 10:40:11

Apple, Again Golden Delicious?

Buy this phone you hockey puck By all accounts, Apple Inc. is expected to report solid third-quarter earnings after Tuesday’s closing bell ... a rougher time ahead, and results from other companies suggest a similar path. Credit-card issuer ... of those users will be more hesitant to pay that premium in view of concerns over their wallet and housing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 16:45:25

Recess!

We've decided to institute a new tradition here at ZRecs we're calling "Recess." Whenever we publish some extensive piece of original consumer reporting and deliver some potentially disruptive news in the process, we'll follow it with a "Recess" post to help us all put life in perspective. It's inspired by BoingBoing's "Unicorn Chaser" feature, which follows anything horrific and gory that appears there with a post about unicorns and rainbows. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 10:40:41

QuickBooks Pro 2009 3 User

Amazon. com Product Description Small business accounting software that makes accounting easy with tools to organize your finances all in one place. Track sales & expenses. Click to enlarge. Reduce data entry by downloading your bank & credit card transactions into QuickBooks. Click to enlarge. Create purchase orders. Click to enlarge. Generate reports with one click to see how your business is doing. Click to enlarge. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 23:40:46

U.S. To Break Up Soon?

Chuck Baldwin September 29, 2009 According to Macedonian Radio and Television On-line (MRT), a Russian professor predicts the United States will fall apart in July 2010. MRT reports, “‘Mr. Obama is similar to the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Gorbachev was also making great promises for the Soviet Union, but the situation was only getting worse,’ he said. By next summer, according to Professor Panarin, the US will disintegrate into six blocs–and everyone will get their piece. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 15:33:40

Rating cannot be construed as a substitute for an exhaustive audit or a fraud detection

Sep 26, 2009Accounting, Audit The credit crisis has exposed weaknesses in many financial intermediaries. How can rating agencies ensure their views are more accurate and unbiased?  Despite due diligence, there is always scope for improvement. Credit rating agencies (CRA) do not carry out a separate audit but takes cognisance of the information available from annual reports, submissions from management, secondary sources and opinions from lenders/ investors. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 05:31:47

Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair

by Bob jones Negative comments on your credit report can cost a lot of money. You do not have to give up though, because it is never too late to repair your credit worthiness. However, bear in mind that credit repair does not happen overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start a clean slate again. How to Get Started : You should know who the three credit bureaus are and what they are saying about you. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 16:11:07

Credit Services

October 1, 2009 | By Sara Bernard In Finance | by Sara BernardThe recent economic downturn and financial crises have left many people with destroyed credit. Some credit repair companies are making outrageous claims that they can instantly repair credit. You need understand what these credit repair companies intend!If you want to start a credit repair process, the first thing you should do is find your credit report. It is widely available online due to a new law. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 21:25:56

FBI wants records from travel data aggregators

Ryan Singel of Wired News has reported that documents (see the links to some of them at the end of the Wired story) provided in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act show that the FBI’s National Security Branch “National Security Analysis Center” (NSAC) has obtained a variety of commercial travel records from hotel chains and franchisers, car rental companies, and the operator of the financial clearinghouse for most airline tickets (and some other travel services) issued or [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 16:42:58

Gut Feelings, Deception and Action

Image by Andres Rueda via FlickrThe Baltimore News reports on a foreclosure scam:A Baltimore woman who tried to save her home from foreclosure by answering a television advertisement claims she's now in worse financial trouble and could lose her home. Claretta Taylor said she has lived in a modest row home for 12 years and has been struggling to keep it. She said she was reeled in by Michael K. Lewis when she saw a television commercial for his business that seemed to fit her predicament. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-12 15:59:37

Library groups step up criticism of Google settlement; FTC jumps in; Google agrees to draw up privacy policy

Norman Oder of Library Journal reports: In a flurry of comments filed with the federal court New York overseeing the proposed Google Book Search settlement, library groups have stepped up their criticism, joined by several industry heavyweights. On the other side, a variety of supporters have emerged, notably smaller academic institutions that believe that the institutional subscription database (ISD) would be a far better deal than having to try to match a major research library. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-03 22:39:28

Credit Repair The DIY Way

by Bob jones Negative comments on your credit report can cost a lot of money. You do not have to give up though, since it is never too late to repair your credit worthiness. However, bear in mind that credit repair does not happen overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start with a clean slate again. How to Get Started : You should know who the three credit bureaus are and what they are saying about you. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 07:27:52

In The News Today

Thought for Today: The singular most important and least reported event today was the announcement of a settlement of the lawsuit brought by the Italian city against JP Morgan concerning OTC derivatives sold to that city. Normally the defendant will say the suit was settled in order to save the large expenses of protracted legal procedures. Generally the terms of settlement are sealed. That means kept secret by agreement of both parties. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 17:49:49

A 7.9 Earthquake Strikes American Samoa, Today

According to the LA Times, a 7.9 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near American Samoa today. However, officials have not yet issued a warning for the California coast. They report that it hit early this morning in the 10 o’clock hour. There was no immediate word of injuries or damage. Federal authorities say it’s unclear whether or not the quake formed a tsunami,but that even if it did, there’s no danger to the Pacific coast of California,Oregon,or Washington at the time. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 21:35:51

Citibank (NYSE: C) CEO Expects No Major Changes for Retail Banking

Rumors are flying that Citibank (NYSE: C) will be pulling out of all but a few major metropolitan areas, but contrary to recent indications in the Wall Street Journal, it seems that its branches nation-wide will be largely unaffected. The report that surfaced Wednesday indicated that Citibank might leave Pennsylvania, Massachusets and Texas to focus on its six biggest markets, which are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, New York and Washington D.C. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 14:00:05

Report: Rams To Name Cowboys OC Garrett As Head Coach

ESPN.com’s Matt Mosley is reporting that Dallas Cowboys OC Jason Garrett will become the next head coach of the St. Louis Rams. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not expected to prevent Garrett from leaving this time. Read more [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:49:00

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