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Jeez, Gari, Some More Underinformed Financial Analysis? Why Thank You! (Gumby Fresh)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Thanks, Felix , though it turns out I'm not done yet. I finished last night's far-from-polished rant, headed home to the bosom of my family, and was suddenly afflicted with a bout of insomnia that only a ninth-inning Mets choke would allay. While watching Pedro Martinez morph into 2008's Mo Vaughn , I came across this post at Calculated Risk that suggested I take a look at this story at Fortune . The...

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Why Food Storage Should Be Part of Your Financial Plan (Personal Finance | Finace Aid)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:49:00 GMT

Have you ever been out of work for a week, a month, even longer? Do you wish you could buy foods ONLY when they are on sale and with coupons? Do you wish you had a stockpile of grains now that the prices are getting so high? I have the answer for you and it is called food storage! Food storage to me is similar to an emergency fund and can be split into two components as well, short term food storage...

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A quick look at financial reports for County races (Random Musings)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:49:00 GMT

Some of the highlights of reports covering the period from January 1 thru May 31, courtesy the Maricopa County Recorder's website - Sheriff's race - Joe Arpaio - received $121000, spent $23000, cash on hand of $358000. Nearly all of his expenditures went toward fundraising and consulting fees from a company called Summit Consulting Group ($22500+). The report was hand-written, but at least was...

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Bahrain labor market reforms (The Emirates Economist)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:59:00 GMT

The Financial Times reports : When it comes to labour issues, Gulf governments have a habit of talking about reform but producing little in the way of action. But two years after a law was passed – and in the face of opposition from the business community – Bahrain has pushed through a series of increases in the price that sponsors of foreign employees must pay for their work permits....

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Moody's Blames Underlings (PEU Report)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:05:00 GMT

With "the buck stops here" ancient history, Moody's cast blame on its faulty rating system for securitized mortgage instruments to computer bugs and bad apple employees. The Financial Times reported : The FT revealed in May that a computer bug had distorted these ratings (the company was aware of the problem in February 2007). However, Moody’s maintained the top-notch ratings on these products...

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Organizing Your Personal Finances for Making Initial Investments (Afrigator)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:28:58 GMT

Starting Point To create a financial plan, you need to understand your financial situation. Your net worth, the result of your assets minus debts, is a good indicator of your situation. Like when you want to start on a project, there are some preparations you have to make. In the [...] ]]>

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J.P. Morgan reportedly to complete European jobs cuts in Q3 (Market Watch)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:39:35 GMT

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- J.P. Morgan is expected to cut up to 10% of its European investment banking staff by the end of the third quarter, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Staff reductions have been taking place in mergers and acquisitions and equity and debt capital markets businesses, especially at vice-president level, the paper reported, citing people familiar with the process. The...

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Trading Warrants SPDS dated 3 July 2008 - Sydney Morning Herald (Matt's blog)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:50:00 GMT

Trading Warrants SPDS dated 3 July 2008 Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 53 minutes ago 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW Australia, telephone number: 1800 803 010. the 2007 Financial Report and Annual Review of MBL; and the interim results of MBL ...

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Florida Controller 1646BX (GadBall.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Florida healthcare company, located on the west coast, seeks a Controller with at least 5 years accounting experience in the health care field. The incumbent will guide the financial planning and budgeting process for the company, providing budget information, reports and analysis to executive management. Also will have overall responsibility for corporate payroll, accounts...

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Formal Education Overrated in Bolstering Job Skills, Economic Productivity (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT

RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In attempting to bolster economic opportunity and growth, U.S. policymakers are overemphasizing the well-known educational path through a four-year academic degree and neglecting areas that could pay off better for both individuals and the economy -- training and experience, according to articles in the Summer 2008 Issues in Science and Technology. ...

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Price War, Defects, Delays Plague Nvidia (Smart Money)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:36:39 GMT

Nvidia shares blew a fuse after the chip maker's jarring warning.

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Spherion Survey Shows Decrease in Overall Employee Confidence (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Macroeconomic Optimism Remains the Same, Despite Slight Decline in Workers' Personal Confidence - Sixty-three Percent of Workers Express Confidence in the Future of their Current Employer - Seventy-six Percent of Workers Feel it is Unlikely They will Lose Their Jobs - Slightly Fewer Workers are Likely to Look for a Job in the Next Year FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --...

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Dean on Job Loss Numbers (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:02:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, July 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement after the Labor Department announced America lost another 62,000 non-farm jobs last month -- the sixth month in a row to lose jobs -- bringing the total to nearly 500,000 this year: (Logo: ) "On the same day John McCain is in Mexico promoting NAFTA, we find out America...

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Global Payments Offers Comprehensive Payment Processing & Support Services for Chinese Merchants in Canada (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

With this innovative offering, Global becomes the first payment processor in Canada to deliver specialized technical and customer care in Mandarin and Cantonese ATLANTA and TORONTO, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: ), a world leader in electronic transaction processing services, announced today it has expanded its services to meet the specific payment processing needs...

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SMB Software helps create/edit document templates and forms. (Thomas Net)

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:29:57 GMT

Bogemic Docs and Bogemic Studio facilitate completion of document based business needs. Designed to accelerate documentation processes, Bogemic Docs includes essential business forms and templates in financial, reports, forms, calendars and planners, personal, and family categories. Bogemic Studio is document editing software that enables users to create or customize business documents,...

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Nokia, the NRW Government and the City of Bochum to Create a "Growth for Bochum" Program (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:36:00 GMT

ESPOO, Finland, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: ), the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and the City of Bochum jointly unveiled a plan today to stimulate growth, create new jobs and generate investment for Bochum and the neighbouring cities. The agreement underlines Nokia's and NRW's commitment to the region following the closure of the Bochum facilities. The main elements of the...

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Port Volumes increase by 237 per cent over two years (HTMF: Prince Rupert's Website)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:11:29 GMT

"We've turned a corner and we've got a much brighter future and hopefully there will be many more bright things to come," -- Joe Rektor, vice-president of finance and administration for the Prince Rupert Port Authority, responding to financial reports ...

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Randy Powers: Huge Missed Opportunity for Senators Obama & McCain and the World? (PR News Wire )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:16:00 GMT

MORAGA, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23 Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) chaired a hearing conducted by the House Energy & Commerce Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee. This hearing has been largely ignored. The following oil industry analysts, investment portfolio managers and commodities futures advisors were among the panel members that testified: -- Fadel Gheit, Oppenheimer & Co. --...

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Financial Insights Asia Pacific loses Douglas Jaffe, gains two analysts (Industry Analyst Reporter News)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:02:31 GMT

Financial Insights Asia/Pacific, an IDC company, has appointed Batara Siagian as research manager, and Angeline Lee as market analyst. Meanwhile, RGE Monitor.com (RGE), a global economic and financial analysis firm, has recruited IDC veteran analyst Douglas Jaffe away from Financial Insights Asia/Pacific. Jaffe joins RGE as it expands into Asia and opens its first office...

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Bargain Hunt Stimulates Family Dollar (Smart Money)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:07:02 GMT

Stimulus checks helped the discounter top estimates as consumers sought deals.

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