Social Problems

Fedspeak Highlights: Stern Sees Higher Unemployment, Lower Inflation

wsj.com     14-Aug-2008   5 related          

Gary Stern, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, says the economy’s path may resemble the “subdued” recovery after the early 1990s credit tightening, which restrained consumer spending and business investment....                    

Cut it Out: Empire Takes a Stand Against Domestic Violence

beautysspot.blogspot.com     14-Aug-2008          

The first two posts at Beauty's SPOT acknowledged that the spa is a unique location in the life of every woman. It is a place for rejuvenation, reprieve, and even healing. Besides all of the fun we have here at the SPOT, I also...                    

The blues are strong with this one...

guardian.co.uk     14-Aug-2008   38 related          

An eight-year-old blues prodigy may be the victim of a bizarre smear campaign. Photograph: Morry Gash/AP The strange case of censured eight-year-old blues prodigy Tallan Latz raises all kinds of questions. The Wisconsin...                    

Senator Obama on the 73rd Anniversary of Social Security

barackobama.com     14-Aug-2008   46 related          

Senator Obama on the 73rd Anniversary of Social Security... On this anniversary of Social Security, let’s reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that Social Security remains a safety net that seniors can count on today, tomorrow,...                    

Teens Say Prescription Drugs Easier to Buy Than Beer

about.com     14-Aug-2008   23 related          

I’m not sure how to feel about the new CASA(National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse ) survey that’s out. I’m glad to hear that beer is getting harder to buy for teens, but I’m looking at the prescription drug...                    

Verizon Invests $1.2 Million in Literacy, Education, Health and Safety Initiatives Across...

webwire.com     14-Aug-2008   10 related          

Company Also Announces a Partnership to Provide Teacher Training to Use Free Educational Resources on Thinkfinity.org - - BOSTON - Verizon continues to focus on the quality of life for Massachusetts re... [WebWire - Thursday,...                    

Consumer Prices, Jobless Claims Decelerate Slightly

hedgefundmgr.blogspot.com     14-Aug-2008   33 related          

The Consumer Price Index for July rose .8% versus estimates of a .4% gain and a 1.1% increase in June. - The CPI Ex Food & Energy for July rose .3% versus estimates of a .3% gain and a .3% increase in June. - Initial Jobless...                    

IMPORTANT DEBUNK OF MARK KIRK LIES: The Paycheck Fairness Act

ellenofthetenth.blogspot.com     14-Aug-2008   1 related          

In hot water with women all over the country, including women of the IL-10, Kirk sent a bit of dishonest damage control around today in the form of an email that seriously misrepresents The Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) against...                    

Georgia Sues Russia at the ICJ

slaw.ca     14-Aug-2008   45 related          

Georgia has instituted proceedings [PDF] against Russia at the International Court of Justice. The action claims violations by Russia of the 1965 International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination...                    

Bad news on CPI and initial claims: The focus is now on oil prices!

bloggingstocks.com     14-Aug-2008          

Filed under: Forecasts, Market matters, Economic data, Oil, Federal Reserve, RecessionThere was a double play in economic reports this morning, and the news was not good. CPI and Initial Jobless Claims both came in higher than...