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25th September 2009
The story arc of Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace covers five years and three elections. Set in Minnesota, home to the nation's highest voter turn-out, the Pierson family understands that voting is not a right but a privilege, and one they exercise reg... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Are you concerned about inflation, a recession, or even a depression in the early 21st Century? If you are concerned about either one or the real possibility of all the economic woes that potentially face the United States you are surely not alone as mor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
What would happen if loyalists of Saddam Hussein bombed 12 major U.S. cities one week before the presidential election, thrusting the nation and the election into chaos?
Sound familiar? A similar scenario recently took place in Spain and could happen t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle10th September 2009
The election might be over, but no matter what the news cycle, there's something worth laughing at. That's the motto of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, who a few years ago might have just been obscure names you caught if you happened to be watching Stran... Read >
Author: Joseph Hildebrandt31st July 2009
Who doesn’t like to celebrate an anniversary with a well thought out gift? The tradition of giving a specific gift on a specific anniversary dates back to the Middle Ages and is most likely rooted in the underlying belief that ties certain luck-bringing... Read >
Author: John Whitefoot30th July 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karen Friedman Enterprises, Inc.
As a former TV news reporter and anchor, I often wonder whether TV news still matters. My first thought is usually "Of course it does." However, perhaps a better question in this age of social media i... Read >
27th March 2009
Immigration has been a hot button issue in the United States for quite some time. In fact, it was discussed at length in last year’s presidential election year. Perhaps the topic is no more passionately debated than in the states that form our souther... Read >
Author: Tony R. Bertolino31st January 2009
Looking back, about a year after first writing about a progressive new breed of doctors, little did I realize how prophetic it would be. The doctors in private practice we see doing the best even in this brave new world are commanding their own change, an... Read >
18th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Brenda Ferguson Hodges
Are you going to work everyday wondering if you will have a job or not? Is your financial portfolio disappearing? What about retirement - do you see it in your near future? These are all major concerns of most ... Read >
Author: Brenda Ferguson Hodges, The Interview Queen06th January 2009
The combination of an ailing economy and a struggling housing market during an election year has created the perfect storm to once again bring issues concerning the federal capital gains tax rate to the forefront of the public’s attention. As our nation... Read >
Author: Brian S. Icenhower28th November 2008
After a nail-biting, emotionally-draining year of watching what some people call the most gripping election campaign of modern times, the election now comes down to the opinion of the much-touted undecided voter. Who is this stubbornly indecisive populat... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th November 2008
Each election year, the people of the United States of America are faced with the difficult decision of choosing the next President. Sometimes the selection is obvious. Other times it seems like there's no good option, and it comes down to selecting the... Read >
Author: Ryan Dube07th October 2008
The existing real estate market is in decline and current forecasts do not see a significant rise any time soon. However, there are many variables that could affect this forecast. Being an election year, a new president, depending on the policies of his... Read >
Author: Doogers06th October 2008
As with many others, candidates have acquired certain labels according to their party in this election year. Particularly, democratic candidates are often labeled as “ liberals” by their Republican opponents. Republican candidates are likewise dubbed ... Read >
Author: Chris09th September 2008
Barack Obama and John McCain are two great candidates for the 2008 election, however there is only so much they can do for your economy. We know that they can influence the US economy, however when it comes to your economy, the ball is in your court.
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Author: dgolden46405th September 2008
Barack Obama and John McCain are two great candidates for the 2008 election, however there is only so much they can do for your economy. We know that they can influence the US economy, however when it comes to your economy, the ball is in your court.
... Read >
Author: dgolden46405th September 2008
Each year September is designated “National Preparedness Month” as a reminder for the citizens of the United States to take the time to prepare, review, practice and restock. But the number of Americans who are actually prepared is less then 33%. Thi... Read >
Author: survivalkitsonline05th September 2008
PREMIER Steve Bracks will push for an increase of 10,000 skilled migrants to Australia in the next financial year as skills shortages continue to bite in the regions.
Employer groups are urging the Federal Government to increase the skilled migrant progr... Read >
Author: Arleigh17th July 2008
Every year the economic climate changes, people get older and that means marketing techniques have to change along with the times.
Here are the buzz-worthy trends to use for the rest of the year:
Bad economy
With raising gas prices, houses going ... Read >
Author: janice03rd July 2008
This is election year and often, as parents, our conversations turn to politics. Our beliefs, our fears, our tolerances or our impatience. Are our kids listening? Are they being influenced? Who is the bigger influence: Parents or Hollywood?
We al... Read >
Author: Chris Lowrey11th June 2008
In recent months, the US real estate market has seen its fair share of turbulent weather as house prices continue to fall. While the Federal Reserve has taken significant steps towards making lending cheaper, interest rates remain artificially high as the... Read >
Author: Ki Gray18th April 2008
It's an election year in the United States. The politicians of both major political parties continue to outline their initiatives for their first Presidential term in office. Democratic candidate Barrack Obama outlines a long list of new spending promises... Read >
Author: James William Smith16th April 2008
A couple of years ago, I went to a political convention in Lansing, Michigan. It was an election year, so there were hundreds of people there. I met more people than I could possibly remember: the governor, senators, congressmen, county commissioners, pol... Read >
Author: janice13th April 2008
It’s the same ole same ole, sound-bites and finger pointing as to who can solve the mortgage crisis plaguing American homeowners. During an election year it’s harder than usual to separate the malarkey from the earnestness of the politicians on thi... Read >
Author: Aubrey Clark03rd April 2008
Every election year I have to listen to each of our Presidential Candidates run down the economy over and over again, not caring that it is their hype that is pulling it down. This year, to make matters worse, we have to hear about all the finger pointing... Read >
Author: Connie Sanders11th March 2008
Feeling Poorer Financially Can Lead to A New Financial Frontier.
How many can remember watching Capt. James Kirk command the Star Ship Enterprise as they headed out to explore space, "The Final Frontier"? If you've seen even one episode of Star Trek yo... Read >
Author: M J Kohn25th February 2008
According to the brain trust behind Wikipedia.com, the term �Super Tuesday� was originally used back in 1985...but why? According to my calendar, that wasn�t a �major� election year. Perhaps someone running for mayor in one of the nation�s m... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st February 2008
In recent years we have been fed the idea that "political correctness" is finally a way of life in America. Television, Hollywood, Internet and print media are all presenting this idea as fact. Ethnic entertainment stars and politicians are trotted out as... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis24th January 2008
If you have an internet marketing business you already know it can be a recession proof business. If you do not have one going yet now is a good time to get one started.
According to many people the United States is heading towards a recession, or may ... Read >
Author: Jeff Schuman18th January 2008
What happened in Iowa last Thursday gave us a little idea of what the United States is willing to do for the next presidential elections. Though the selection process consists of a long way; Obama’s victory in the caucus with some 38% of the vote ma... Read >
Author: Julie Smith09th June 2007
When it comes to investing, many people focus their attention solely on finding the "perfect" strategy. What many people fail to recognize, however, is the fact that all forms of investment markets have "seasons" just like the very predictable weather pa... Read >
Author: Kevin Mulholland07th March 2007
If ever there was a winter that you needed insulated blinds it was this winter. Temperatures dropped, the wind blew, snow drifts got taller and taller and all the while you sit there listening to the sound of the electric meter or the fuel gage running, w... Read >
Author: Terry26th July 2006
WHAT IS IT?
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is privately purchased insurance program that protects a LENDER in the event that a homeowner defaults on a loan. Most lenders require a 20 percent down payment. Private Mortgage Insurance allows those who ar... Read >
Author: Eric Osman
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