Friday, July 15th, 2011
Know any economists? Don't be surprised if they're exasperated or even downright cranky these days, thanks to constant exposure to the mind-boggling televised ignorance parading as economic fact in the debate over the U.S. deficit. "The crap I hear people saying these day lights my hair on fire on ...
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
Most people avoid confrontation at all costs. We're afraid others won't like what we have to say, or we've tried it before with no positive results. It's true, fighting at work would make anyone feel uneasy, but letting it go unresolved can increase tension even more. A study found that ...
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
The Co-operative group today announced it will shed 670 field based financial advisors' jobs. The Manchester-based organisation has carried out a strategic review of its life insurance and savings division following its merger with the Britannia Building Society two years ago. Staff were called to a briefing at the Midland ...
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Borders Group Inc. could be liquidated as early as next week if no bidders emerge by a bankruptcy court-mandated deadline Sunday night. The lead bidder, Phoenix-based private equity firm Najafi Cos., withdrew its bid late Wednesday after unsecured creditors objected that Najafi was being given lead bidder status even though ...
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
There' apparently a wire report out there saying that the two sides are close to a $1.5 trillion spending cut/debt limit deal. Now the NASDAQ is only off 1%! For what it's worth, White House spokesman Jay Carney is right now telling reporters about how there isn't an imminent deal. ...
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