Is It Better To Have A Mastercard?

by Mark Cunningham In these current times despite a poor credit history it is still feasible for someone to get a credit card from the mass that currently flood the market. The primary two credit card suppliers normally best to approach first ... better to send more than the minimum amount), they will start to see their credit rating repair itself [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:52:10

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The Need for Reliable Information

There has been much debate about whether the financial crisis is driven by lack of liquidity or from fears about lack of adequate capital and solvency, but I'm starting to think a third component is important as well, the complete breakdown of traditional information flows, and a loss of confidence in the models used to evaluate that information [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 20:33:00

Targeting the "terrorist infrastructure"

Israel’s extremely well-co-ordinated propaganda effort continues to enjoy an extraordinary level of success in dominating the mainstream media agenda, and is even branching out into new media. Meanwhile, the underlying facts of this conflict remain available - to those who know where, in the labyrinthine back-streets of the Internet, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:10:00

The Dumbing Down of America Under Bush

America has become a nation of idiots. I think the point where I really started to worry was when people began using the phrase ‘freedom fries’ as a substitute for ‘french fries’. It spread like syphilis at a Roman orgy after France refused to take part in the invasion of Iraq, when anti-France sentiment grew here in the U.S [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 13:34:41

Old Out, but New Not In

It is with tremendous sadness that I write to you this bright and shining New Years Day to tell you of the passing of my dear friend, ... repair man we called laughed himself into a coughing spasm rather than come out and even look ... he, like the other three repair men could tell from their cars that Sir Washie was suffering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:43:01

Ithaca swamped

-after sluice door breaks Ithaca residents  suffered major losses when a sluice door broke away and flooded the community yesterday, ... residents were under inches of water following the high tide. Within hours of the swamping the damage ... village slept unawares. Officials in the region rushed to the area to oversee repair works being [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 09:45:33

Предсказания Кюнстлера на 2009 - США, Нефть, Геополитика, Путин

Спонсор месяца - #1 RX pharmacy affiliate program!Сайт дня (как попасть) - http://www.business-magazine.ru/There are two realities "out there" now competing for verification among those who think about national affairs and make things happen. The dominant one (let's call it the Status Quo) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 07:59:00

Sand Bubbling Up Along Illinois Levees

NY Times (reg. req’d): Even as many found cheer that floodwaters along the Mississippi River here would fall well short of what had been ... out at around 12 feet below the record set during the 1993 flood and about two feet below ... not meet its standards for flood protection. .. (A)s cities, towns and farms north of here [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 01:00:00

The Weekly Carboholic: carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported

Carbon dioxide lifetime 50-100x longer than generally reported Improvements in CO2 monitoring British plan for “floodable” towns New technology enables electricity from slower water currents First “solar rooftop” completed, others in jeopardy Distributed book publication and printing, anyone? There is a great deal of confusion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 05:35:47

Forecast for 2009

Introduction       There are two realities "out there" now competing for verification among those who think about national affairs and make things happen. The dominant one (let's call it the Status Quo) is that our problems of finance and economy will self-correct and allow the project of a "consumer" economy to resume in "growth" mode [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:33:57

2009 Top Water Infrastructure Stocks

Last Friday, I sent an update to the savvy investors of the Alternative Energy Speculator making the case that, despite a temporary financial slowdown, energy demand is still forecast to significantly rise in the short-, medium-, and long-term.Here's an excerpt from that update:It's true the International Energy Agency (IEA) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 09:55:00

2009 Top Water Infrastructure Stocks

Last Friday, I sent an update to the savvy investors of the Alternative Energy Speculator making the case that, despite a temporary financial slowdown, energy demand is still forecast to significantly rise in the short-, medium-, and long-term.Here's an excerpt from that update:It's true the International Energy Agency (IEA) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 09:55:00

it started with a drip

The sink in the downstairs bath has dripped forever. A few weeks ago, Doug decided to fix the drip. His “fix” was to replace the faucet ... twice during every wash load and a basement flood that soaked every towel we own, Doug disconnected ... grumbling about the leaky sink repair. We all started avoiding the downstairs and whimpered a little [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:45:04

10 Things Sony Screwed Up

We sure loved the Walkman, but since that revolutionary device Sony has dropped the ball quite a few times. Below you will find 10 particularly messy ones. 1. PSP UMD Movies Such a bad idea that even pointing out the mistake (expecting people to watch cinema movies on a 4.3 inch screen) has become a cliche [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 19:12:21

The Obama Stimulus: An $825 Billion First Step

by James Parrott The version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan unveiled on Jan. 15 by House Democrats is breathtaking in its scope and cost. Intended to retain and create 3.7 million jobs over the next two years, the $825 billion package of federal government investments includes dozens of spending measures ranging from $200 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:45:29

After the Floods: Dealing with Mold, Health Hazards and Scams

Work continues long after flood water recedes. Where Do I Start When Floodwater Recedes? ... . The biggest challenges for homeowners are staying ahead of potential mold problems and finding reliable home repair contractors. H. James Wedner, professor of medicine and chief of the division [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 20:11:02

French Premier Francois Fillon: We’re on “the edge of the abyss” By Mike Whitney

Dandelion Salad Note: I added the video that Mike Whitney cited. By Mike Whitney 10/06/08 ‘”ICH” Years from today, when the current financial crisis is over, historians are likely to agree that it would have been far better if the Bush administration had declared a state of emergency earlier in the process so that the necessary steps could [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 23:51:16

Emergency work begins on Pacific levee

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crew continued work this morning on raising the levee in Pacific to prevent further flooding from the White River ... the river was blocked off, he said the flood water drained out of the park through stormwater channels ... alled by the city to answer questions about the flood from angry residents. They had had no warning o [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:53:01

Inwoodites Promised Rehab of Dilapidated 215th Step-Street

Here's a dispatch from one of New York's little-known pedestrian-only streets ... stages of repair, as are the Bronx and areas of Staten Island and Brooklyn. As explained by Forgotten New ... with age. Landings have poor drainage and routinely flood, creating hazardous conditions which only [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 17:05:30

Mekong Delta set for high tides during festive season

Deputy Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Tai on Wednesday urged district authorities to complete ongoing protective works against storms and flood tides on schedule.He ordered them to form teams to monitor important ... Thanh Liem, deputy head of the city Flood and Storm Prevention and Control Committee, said the work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:36:00

Thorough Update: Beginning New Outreach in the Rio Grande Valley "Keys for Kids"

In addition to these resources, I will be shipping them Linda Harvey's book, Not My Child (warning of the dangers of the occult in media and education targeted at children), CDs of me singing at age 10 to give to the kids and sermons by Tommy Fox at Theta Baptist Church. These will get shipped out in February after I move [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 23:08:00

Global Economic Forecast for 2009: Will Demand For Good News Outpace Supply?

via The Wharton School of The University of PennsylvaniaAfter a year of financial shock and sharp economic loss, 2009 is likely to be extremely difficult for the global economy, with investors, business leaders and policymakers struggling to find signs of recovery, according to Wharton faculty and academic partners around the world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:46:00

A first glimpse at the federal stimulus bill package

Over the next couple of weeks, Congress will debate the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009, ... s tottering economy. And out with an outline of priorities is the House Appropriations Committee, which ... , flood control and environmental restoration investments $10 billion for transit and rail to reduce [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:55:38

Residential Roof Repair - What Good Contractors offer

by Craig K. Albrecht If you are in the market to re-shingle your home, whether you are just looking to update, ... out different locations. However, when it comes to home repair people all too often will hire the first ... money. Do not let him skimp. The best way to insure you will get the money you need to repair [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:52:45

The Latest Stimulus News from D.C.

Today the House Appropriations Committee released a summary of the House version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009, ... billion in pre-approved projects. Upgrades and Repair: $2 billion to modernize existing transit systems ... , and communications. Funds will be distributed through the existing formula. The repair backlog is nearly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:07:04

Giving Her A Full Service

Giving Her A Full Service This is based on an incident I remember from when I was scraping to make ends meet as a teenager and is based partly on a girl I met and partly on the flood of memories that washed over me on walking into the garage ... , in a small garage. There’s a smell about a small repair shop that the larger places don’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 15:54:27

UN DAILY NEWS DIGEST - 19 January

UN DAILY NEWS from the UNITED NATIONS NEWS SERVICE19 January, 2009 =========================================================================SECRETARY-GENERAL RELIEVED AT CEASEFIRES CALLED BY ISRAEL, HAMASVoicing relief at Israel’s unilateral decision to halt its 22-day military offensive in Gaza and Hamas’ announcement of a temporary ceasefire, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:14:00

Everything You Need To Know, In Order - Part II

Everything You Need To Know, In Order - Part II Sharon July 24th, 2008 Ok, I’m going to try and work some more on the list of necessary skills ... planting all the fall garden in the blazing heat.   My basement was full of water and I was sumping ... care of your stuff so it won’t break, how to repair and patch it if it does c. Repurposing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 17:51:28

On Home Buying

We are about a year and a half removed from our first home buying experience ... , maintenance/repair fees, and fixed expenses so that you know exactly how much you can comfortably ... of daily living that so often takes us by surprise. The flood of foreclosures on the market at present [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 03:14:05

Flooding and politics together at long last

As the summer draws to a close and the Rebuild Iowa Commission delivers its recommendations to Gov ... with the massive flood damage seem to be popping up more and more. The latest volley came from a group ... $131 million maximum-security prison at Fort Madison and redirect that money toward flood recovery [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 21:36:04

Seven Item Checklist For Buying A Used Car [Use Me, Use Me, Cuz You Ain't No Average Groupie]

With today's four-bucks-and-higher gas prices, a used car can make a lot of sense over buying a new overweight monster from the new car lot. However, unless you're buying certified pre-owned, most used car purchases aren't covered by stringent consumer protection laws and don't carry the guarantee of the manufacturer, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:30:00

Saving Electronic Devices With Water Damage Repair

One common accident that could happen to your electronic devices is when it gets into contact with any form of liquid ... . A lot can happen that could cause them to get wet; from spilled water, juice or milk to accidents in the bathtub, pool or beach and the worse is flooding inside the home. Most of ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 21:00:04

Carfax Exposed For the Inadequate Service It Is.

Hello readers, I’m working on MLK day because I’m old enough to remember MLK Jr., and, in my recollection, he worked a lot ... manufacturer warranty repair databases. Guess what? Carfax does not tap into, and does not carry, insurance company information and car manufacturer warranty repair records! Viola! Carfax lacks MOST [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:56:26

Is Your Home In Need Of Basement Waterproofing?

by Cooper Waldstein Have you had your home inspected recently to make sure that it isn’t in need of basement waterproofing repairs? ... , it would be possible to save thousands of dollars in water damage repair. Did you know that most basement waterproofing calls are made after a home has already had a flood? It’s unfortunate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 22:37:09

Water Damage Repair: The Causes And Effects

The major cause of water damage is attributable to water accumulation in a certain place because there was a recent storm, a recent flood, ... or a leak from busted sewer or clean water pipes. Water is an enduring entity that seems to be present anywhere except if you live in one of the arid places ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 23:45:05

Amitabh Bachchan, Superstar Monsoon Victim

(((Amitabh Bachchan was an elected Indian politician as well as one of the world's biggest film stars, ... their little cosy hut washed away by flood of water. We really don’t know the loss of belongings, the little ... nala’ that flows along, reduces. Reduces so that excessive rain water can flow clear and not jam [more...]

Date: 2008-06-14 17:37:26

9 Israeli HR groups call for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza

At a press conference held Wednesday in Jerusalem, a coalition of nine mainstream Israeli human rights groups presented a dramatic call to the Government of Israel to act immediately to end further violations of the Law of War in Gaza and relieve the humanitarian crisis in the territory [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:39:38

FEMA Assisting in Repairs for Indiana Hospital

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $6 ... . In addition, the first floor area sustained heavy damage from standing contaminated water ... , Indiana.On June 7, 2008, flood waters inundated the hospital. The entire basement, containing much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:40:00

Stimulus Spending

The Senate voted this afternoon to pass the second part of the stimulus bill on Obama's version of the stimulus bill called the American Recovery and ... I ($13 billion), IDEA ($13 billion), a new School Modernization and Repair Program ($14 billion ... savings;$19 billion for clean water, flood control, and environmental restoration investments;$16 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:16:00

States, Economies and Markets: Redefining the Rules

A complex sequence of meetings addressing the international financial crisis took place this weekend ... , mobilized by the state, could manage — and ultimately repair — the imbalances of the financial ... issues, but the Asian economies are a different beast, predicated upon the concept of a flood [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 22:33:10

Mold Inspection & Removal Basics

Mold Inspection & Removal Basics Due to the recent bad weather and storm surge related to Hurricane Ike, Galveston mold removal services have become one of the most in-demand needs in the area ... by workers pretending to be mold remediation experts. Learn how to protect your finances, … Cars [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:01:06

Beware Flood-Damaged Cars

Now that it looks as if the massive flooding in the Midwest has begun to ebb, ... , it may have been replaced. Discolored, faded or stained fabric may indicate water damage. Test ... of repairing and reselling these cars got a lot of attention. Cars that have been submerged under water [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 17:18:04

Obama's first plan

Obama's first plan The House Appropriations Committee introduced its version of the Obama administration's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan of 2009 yesterday. The New York Times reports that this is expected to be in the final stimulus bill. See the Committee Chairman, Wisconsin Representative David Obey's memo here [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:16:25

Deep-Sea Living in the Underground Tunnels of New York City

(The Delaware Aqueduct, under construction in 1937. Photo courtesy of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection.) ... -changed post-water world.(The pressurized living quarters of the repair crew. Photo by Alan Zale for The New York Times.)Meanwhile, the task to repair the leak is similarly extraordinary:The city’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 19:07:00

This Was Not What I Had In Mind

So, after I completely whiffed on the initial disclosure of the DNS flaw, I wrote the following: So there’s been some skepticism about the DNS flaw. I want to be clear: It was richly deserved. A “put up or shut up” mentality is critical to the survival of our industry [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 20:43:50

I Don’t Like Ike

Hurricane Ike is currently a Category 2, but don’t let that fool you ... , its storm surge looks like it will be significantly worse: The amount of water Ike has put in motion is about 10% greater than what Katrina did, and thus we can expect Ike’s storm surge damage [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 08:11:48

Providing help for Orting Real Estate.

Providing help for Orting Real Estate. » By admin on Jan 17, 2009 in Buyers, Condos, Pierce County, ... of recruiting support in providing one flood victim some relief and most importantly, restoring some hope ... . As you know, the Orting valley was hit pretty hard during the recent flood event. My family and I were [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 07:54:18

Flood damage to cars

A week ago, when the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed by, we had a series of flash floods that did a good chunk of damage in the midwest. My sister’s car got filled with muddy water as a result of one of these flash floods. She filed a claim with her insurance company (AAA) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 16:04:06

Stimulus Bill: $825 Billion

Wanna bet the final legislation tops $1 trillion, after more tax cuts are added to placate enough Republicans so that Obama can get 80 senators to ... Unprecedented Accountability: A historic level of transparency, oversight and accountability will help [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:20:51

Wiping out my savings is one thing. Wiping out Bubbie and Zadie's is something else entirely

the now-famous video of me and Madoff and his employee Josh Stampfli misses. All that talk in the video about how Madoff makes money and what his dealings with the SEC are like relates to his brokerage business, which was a pillar of the Nasdaq system and was, as far as anybody knows at this point, on the up and up [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 12:04:47

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