RSSCommercial Mortgages Down 41 Percent From ‘07
Nov 30
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Law professor fires back at song-swapping lawsuits
Nov 17
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The music industry’s courtroom campaign against people who share songs online is coming under counterattack. A Harvard Law School professor has launched a constitutional assault against a federal copyright law at the heart of the…
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Shake-up ahead in world financial structure
Nov 16
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Countries such as China, Brazil and India would gain greater roles and responsibilities as part of a restructuring of the international financial system outlined by the G-20 leaders.
Econ summit vows action – takes few concrete steps
Nov 16
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World leaders battling a dire and deepening economic crisis vowed Saturday to cooperate more closely, keep a sharper eye out for red-flag problems and give bigger roles to fast-rising nations – but kicked many hard details down…
China says door open to talks with Dalai Lama
Nov 15
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A senior Chinese official said in comments broadcast Friday that Beijing is open to further discussions with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama following talks earlier this month. Zhu Weiqun claimed in remarks to the BBC that…
Crisis Spreads to Tech Sector as Sun Plans to Cut Work Force
Nov 14
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Sun Microsystems has started a restructuring that could see up to 6,000 employees lose their jobs as it joins a growing list of technology companies reeling from the crisis.
Crisis Spreads to Tech Sector as Sun Plans to Cut Work Force
Dems seek auto aid as treasury shifts rescue focus
Nov 13
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Urgently shifting course, the Bush administration is abandoning the centerpiece of its massive $700 billion economic rescue plan and exploring new ways to shore up not only banks but credit-card, auto-loan and other huge…
Economic Scene: Buying Binge Slams to Halt
Nov 12
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With Wall Street edging back from the brink, a consumer confidence crisis has become the biggest short-term economic issue.
Gasoline prices will be back up around $4 a gallon by the summer driving season.
Nov 12
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Gasoline prices will be back up around $4 a gallon by the summer driving season.
Is Starbucks Nearing Its Demise?
Nov 12
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In troubled times, misery loves company, and Starbucks is among the miserable right now.
Harold’s to shutter all 43 stores, including one in Memphis
Nov 12
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Harold’s Stores Inc. was given the go-ahead Tuesday to proceed with liquidation and close all of its 43 stores across the country, which include two in Tennessee.
Naturalist Newsletter: Nov 10/ Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Nov 10
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JIM CONRAD’S NATURALIST NEWSLETTER
Written in Yokdzonot and issued from a “ciber” in
Pisté, beside Chichén Itzá ruin, Yucatán, MÉXICO
November 10, 2008
*****
FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL
In both Querétaro and Chiapas Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls,
GLAUCIDIUM BRASILIANUM, were common and conspicuous.
Sometimes their unceasing hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo… whistle-
call — about three hoos each second — carried on so
long you sort of wished they’d stop. The species is
here, too, also hooting, but not as interminably as
sometimes they do. Wednesday morning along the road to
Mexil one perched on a limb beside the road in plain
view about 30 feet away, allowing the photo shown at
http://www.backyardnature.net/
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Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection
Nov 10
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Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation’s second-biggest electronics retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday but plans to stay open for business as the busy holiday shopping season approaches. It filed under Chapter 11…
In tough times, layaway makes a comeback
Nov 10
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Of all the relics of 1950s retailing genius, layaway is the one that’s still around. And with Christmas approaching in a time of widespread economic distress, it’s coming back strong.
