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Charities plan to ride out rough economic patch 5 May 08, 23:02 ET By CHRIS BAGLEY - Staff Writer | Monday, May 5, 2008 5:09 PM PDT ∞ Dolores Smith catalogues donations at Goodwill in Oceanside on Thursday. ... more Economic Troubles Affect the Vegas Strip 5 May 08, 22:50 ET By CLIFFORD KRAUSS LAS VEGAS — For decades, this gambling center seemed nearly immune to the economic swings of the rest of the country. ... more Family forced to sell everything because of tough economic times 5 May 08, 22:44 ET Knoxville (WVLT) - Times are tough for many East Tennesseans, struggling to make ends meet with a tanking economy. With the rise in gas prices and food ... more Economic stimulus payment may be worth more than what's on the check 5 May 08, 22:39 ET Some Knoxville businesses will pay you for your economic stimulus payment. All you have to do is shop. more Small Business Hawaii Convenes 2008 Hawaii Economic Summit 5 May 08, 22:34 ET Small Business Hawaii will hold HAWAII'S 2008 ECONOMIC SUMMIT on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 11 to 1:30 pm at the Kahala Hotel at 5000 Kahala Avenue in ... more Budget rumours flow as RBA decision looms: Economic roundup 5 May 08, 22:26 ET Speculation surrounding the content of state and federal budgets provides an interesting backdrop to today’s Reserve Bank of Australia meeting on interest ... more Economic conditions to deteriorate in September quarter 5 May 08, 22:26 ET The news just gets worse. Two surveys out today suggest that entrepreneurs should buckle in for the hard ride ahead. The first from Dun & Bradstreet, ... more Economic Stimulus Not a Silver Bullet 5 May 08, 22:14 ET While pondering whether there is going to be a second half recovery on the basis of stimulus checks, let's first take a look at the possible repercussions ... more Belleville approves economic incentives for union hall 5 May 08, 22:09 ET BY LAURA GIRRESCH The City Council on Monday approved a final agreement awarding economic incentives worth 6 percent of the project cost for a plumbers and ... more BVI addresses effects of global economic slowdown 5 May 08, 22:01 ET ROAD TOWN, BVI: The government of the British Virgin islands has begun taking steps to address the likely probems that can affect the BVI in light of the ... more Phoenix movie theaters busy despite economic slowdown 5 May 08, 22:00 ET A big opening weekend for the movie Iron Man has again shown that Hollywood isn't susceptible to downturns in the economy. The Paramount Pictures release ... more Peres calls for strong economic sanctions on Iran 5 May 08, 21:42 ET Israeli President Shimon Peres on Monday said that he is not in favor of military actions against Iran, but the world should establish a strong coalition ... more Medvedev boxed in by oil, as Putin bequeaths economic 'dead end' 5 May 08, 20:42 ET When Vladimir Putin hands Dmitry Medvedev the keys to the Kremlin tomorrow, he may be locking his presidential successor into an economic box. ... more "The City of Thunder Bay is in an amazing state of economic ... 5 May 08, 20:41 ET By JL Susin. May 5, 2008 The City of Thunder Bay is in an amazing state of economic transition, and it is very evident when touring neighborhoods across ... more Soaring oil prices 'could stifle economic recovery', say economists 5 May 08, 20:37 ET Soaring oil prices could "snuff out" hopes of an economic recovery, economists warned yesterday. Since the cost of petrol crashed through the £5-a-gallon mark, the impact has spread beyond motorists and haulage companies. more OIL: High Prices Could 'Snuff Out' UK Economic Recovery 5 May 08, 20:34 ET High oil prices could "snuff out" any recovery in the UK economy during the coming two years, economists have warned. The Ernst & Young Item Club said the ... more NEWS | SAN DIEGO Bakeries affected by recent economic downturn 5 May 08, 19:44 ET By PRITISH BEHURIA, The Daily Transcript Charles Kaufman, owner of San Diego’s Bread and Cie, said he could buy a 50-pound bag of flour for just $8 a few ... more New Granite City plant to bring economic expansion 5 May 08, 19:42 ET A record-setting nearly $9 billion in building projects were proposed throughout Southwestern Illinois between September 2006 and August of this year, ... more Louisiana Gov. Jindal Picks Economic Development Board 5 May 08, 19:28 ET BATON ROUGE- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. ... more Oil Trades Near $120 After Rising to Record on Economic Data 5 May 08, 19:26 ET By Robert Tuttle May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed near $120 a barrel in New York after rising to a record on a report that showed US ... more Oil price hike 'could stifle economic recovery', say economists 5 May 08, 19:21 ET Since the cost of petrol crashed through the £5-a-gallon mark, the impact has spread beyond motorists and haulage companies. A report from the respected ... more Higher oil prices could damage any economic recovery - ITEM report 5 May 08, 19:21 ET LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Permanently high oil prices have the potential to snuff out any moderate recovery in the UK and other global economies in 2009 ... more Chrysler LLC Delivers Economic Stimulus; Protects Consumers from Rising Gas Prices for Three Years 5 May 08, 19:20 ET AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 5, 2008; In response to direct customer feedback citing the prospect of rising gas prices as a top concern, Chrysler LLC today announces its own economic stimulus package: an exclusive gas price protection policy that eliminates the risk of further spikes in fuel prices. more Still far from economic independence 5 May 08, 19:20 ET By Nehemia Shtrasler Israel's economic data on the eve of its 60th anniversary are quite impressive. The economy is growing at a rate of about 5 percent, ... more Higher oil prices could damage any economic 5 May 08, 19:19 ET LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Permanently high oil prices have the potential to snuff out any moderate recovery in the UK and other global economies in 2009 ... more Israeli consumers deaf to global economic crisis 5 May 08, 19:19 ET Word of the global economic crisis doesn't seem to have reached Israeli households. Tax Authority data shows consumer spending in durable goods continued to rise at a dizzying pace in the first trimester of 2008 (January-April) and April. more Eastern China discusses economic co-op with Dubai 5 May 08, 19:11 ET DUBAI - Delegates from government and business sectors of eastern China's Hangzhou city and Dubai, the commercial and financial hub of the United Arab ... more Chrysler LLC Delivers Economic Stimulus; Protects Consumers from ... 5 May 08, 19:03 ET - "Let's Refuel America" available throughout the US exclusively at Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealerships through June 2, 2008 - Three-year price ... more Bonham Economic Development Corp. vvotes on joint agreement 5 May 08, 18:34 ET By Vicki Graves BONHAM — A joint agreement between the city of Bonham and Bonham Economic Development Corp. will be up for a vote at 4:30 pm Tuesday at City ... more Sears's Lampert Doesn't See US Economic Recovery (Update1) 5 May 08, 18:23 ET By Lauren Coleman-Lochner May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert told shareholders he sees ``no evidence'' of a US economic ... more Sears's Lampert Doesn't See U.S. Economic Recovery (Update1) 5 May 08, 18:23 ET May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Edward Lampert told shareholders he sees ``no evidence'' of a U.S. economic recovery as the retailer seeks to reverse declining sales. more Philippines Inflation Leads Tuesday's Asian Economic News 5 May 08, 18:20 ET (RTTNews) - The Philippines will release April numbers for inflation on Tuesday to set the pace for a light day on the Asian economic calendar. On a monthly basis, inflation is expected to increase by 0.8 percent - easing slightly from the 0.9 percent a month earlier. more Economic Rebound Helps Stanbic's Balance Sheet 5 May 08, 18:13 ET By Business Reporter Despite tough trading conditions in the domestic market in 2007, Stanbic Bank Botswana used a rebound in the economy at the close of ... more 8 Smart Ways to Use Your Economic Stimulus Check 5 May 08, 17:52 ET Just copy and paste the RSS Newsfeed link above into your favorite news reader to start getting your FREE mortgage news. Still thinking about how to use ... more BYPASS COULD BE ECONOMIC BOON TO AREA 5 May 08, 17:28 ET PANHANDLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS ARE HOPING FOR A BOOST FROM TWO ROADS PROJECTS THAT HAVE MOVED UP ON THE STATE ROADS DEPARTMENT PRIORITY LIST. ... more Still time for disabled vets to receive economic stimulus payment 5 May 08, 17:19 ET The Burlington Office of Veterans Services wants to remind veterans who receive VA disability compensation, disability pension and survivor payments, ... more Mayor Determined to Add 1000 Police Officers Despite Economic Downturn 5 May 08, 17:17 ET By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer But the city's $406-million budget shortfall is also a product of two pivotal policy choices made by ... more Economic stimulus check status disappointing for some 5 May 08, 17:11 ET If you're checking your mailbox every day in hopes your economic stimulus check will be in there, you may be in for a recurrence of getting your hopes ... more Manufacturing exports lighten economic gloom 5 May 08, 17:02 ET Manufacturers in Scotland are faring better than those in much of the UK and anticipate escaping the widespread job cutting that is expected across much of ... more Economic Stimulus E-Mail Scam 5 May 08, 17:00 ET New E-Mail Scam related to Economic Stimulus Checks more Utica College's Economic Crime Institute Taps LoGalbo, Miller 5 May 08, 16:42 ET -- John R. LoGalbo, assistant general counsel of AOL LLC; and -- David W. Miller, senior audit manager in the internal audit department of JCPenney Co. ... more Tips on putting that tax rebate to work for personal economic gain 5 May 08, 16:35 ET You may not be familiar with its formal name - the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - but you're almost certainly aware of its key outcome: a tax rebate. ... more Taking Advantage of Economic Stimulus Checks 5 May 08, 16:28 ET Direct marketers have something to look forward to this summer – consumers with additional discretionary income. Under the $168 billion economic stimulus ... more Mind Your Business: Economic developer makes case to site selectors 5 May 08, 16:22 ET Maury Dobbie, president and CEO of the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp. is headed to San Diego this week to sell Northern Colorado as the mecca ... more Survey predicts economic situation to get worse 5 May 08, 16:20 ET The latest survey of business expectations predicts economic conditions will deteriorate sharply in the second half of the year. more Blitzer failed to challenge Graham on McCain's economic plan ... 5 May 08, 16:19 ET Summary: CNN's Wolf Blitzer did not challenge Sen. Lindsey Graham's claim that Sen. John McCain opposed President Bush's 2001 tax cuts because he "wanted a ... more US Economic Indicators Point at Recession 5 May 08, 16:16 ET Ottawa, May 5 (Prensa Latina) In the US, economic indicators for a recession are being accumulated, such as drops in price and sales of houses, ... more The Economic Impact of Chronic Fatigue 5 May 08, 15:56 ET Approximately 800000 adults in the US are diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). People with CFS suffer diminished functionality and increased ... more Georgia PM Wants Economic Boom,Not Russia Conflict 5 May 08, 15:48 ET Gurgenidze also denied Abkhazian claims to have shot down Georgian drones over the breakaway region on Sunday. Georgian Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze ... more TFN economic and business calendar to Monday May 19 UPDATE 5 May 08, 15:44 ET Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2008. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, ... more Prachanda for People-led Economic Revolution 5 May 08, 15:35 ET Maoists chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Monday vowed to mobilise people-force to bring in about an economic revolution. ... more Economic independence is not a key for the Nagas- 5 May 08, 15:33 ET In the interest of our people I would like to share my opinion with Eno MC Konyak and Eno Chingwang Konyak on which their statements appeared in Nagaland ... more John R. Lott, Jr.: Real Economic Truth 5 May 08, 15:25 ET By John R. Lott, Jr. and Maxim C. Lott Does the media accurately report economic news? Some are raising that question after the release of several highly ... more US Economic Stimulus Not a Silver Bullet 5 May 08, 15:22 ET While pondering whether there is going to be a second half recovery on the basis of stimulus checks, let's first take a look at the possible repercussions ... more Workers at Bottom of Food Chain Illustrate Growing Economic Disparity 5 May 08, 15:12 ET The recent story in the New York Times about the loot taken home last year by hedge fund managers provides us with the starkest - and most obscene ... more INTERVIEW-Georgia PM wants economic boom, not Russia conflict 5 May 08, 15:04 ET By Margarita Antidze TBILISI, May 5 (Reuters) - Georgian Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze rejected Russian allegations that his country wanted conflict with ... more US Economy Will Escape Black Hole, JPMorgan's Economic Guru Predicts 5 May 08, 15:02 ET Bruce Kasman, chief economist at JPMorgan, offered a mostly upbeat forecast for the US economy at the SIFMA Operations Conference this morning in Phoenix. ... more (AP) - Major business events and economic events scheduled for ... 5 May 08, 15:02 ET WASHINGTON -- House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing on rising diesel fuel costs in the trucking industry. SAN JOSE, Calif. ... more LA to expand police force despite economic downturn 5 May 08, 14:59 ET LOS ANGELES, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa would continue his pursuit to add 1000 officers to the Los Angeles Police Department ... more ‘US to blame for economic terror’ 5 May 08, 14:46 ET By ASIT JOLLY Chandigarh, May 5: Embarking upon a course certain to cause embarrassment to his own party, former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party MP ... more India’s ‘external’ economic strength 5 May 08, 14:35 ET Forex reserves exceeding $300 billion are quoted as evidence of a significant strengthening of India’s balance of payments. While the magnitude involved is ... more CES deals with economic woes for graduates 5 May 08, 14:33 ET Given the recent economic downturn, graduating seniors are very anxious about finding jobs. According to Career Education Services (CES), even nursing ... more ECONOMIC REPORT Banks squeezing credit to consumers, businesses 5 May 08, 14:02 ET By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Consumers and businesses found it harder to borrow money over the past three months, ... more Economic Round Up -- Service Sector Activity Picks Up [] 5 May 08, 13:50 ET Monday, May 05, 2008 1:45:37 PM - Wall Street took a bit of a breather on Monday as a relatively light economic calendar allowed investors an opportunity to ... more Economic Round Up -- Service Sector Activity Picks Up 5 May 08, 13:50 ET 5/5/2008 1:45:37 PM Wall Street took a bit of a breather on Monday as a relatively light economic calendar allowed investors an opportunity to digest last ... more BC earners lag despite economic boom 5 May 08, 13:41 ET By Jeff Nagel - Surrey North Delta Leader - May 05, 2008 Latest census figures show restaurant and bar workers' incomes have dropped 14.6 per cent between ... more Bill Clinton Focuses On Economic Plan In Smithfield 5 May 08, 13:21 ET SMITHFIELD, N.C. -- Former President Bill Clinton touted Hillary Clinton's economic plans Monday at a stop at a Smithfield home, one of many stops planned for the day. more Paran Balakrishnan: Economic slowdown? Not in these parts 5 May 08, 13:12 ET By Paran Balakrishnan He is one of India's smartest bankers and when he sticks his neck out and declares the nation's economy is in rude good health, ... more Connector road called economic ‘foyer’ for Florida, Alabama 5 May 08, 13:08 ET Birmingham attorney Luther Strange, who was hired to represent private investors, said the I-10 connector has been on the drawing board for more than 25 ... more Rock Energy Resources to be Featured On 'The Economic Report' Show 5 May 08, 12:55 ET DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 5, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Rock Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCBB:RCKE) is pleased to announce that the company will be featured in ... more ‘Strong leadership must for economic revolution’ 5 May 08, 12:53 ET CPN (Maoist) chairman Prachanda said today that a strong leadership is required to lead the nation towards economic revolution which the Maoists can give. ... more Dollar stalls as investors debate US economic data 5 May 08, 12:49 ET NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters) - The dollar eased on Monday, failing to build on gains made last week on US jobs data that was not as weak as expected, ... more Service sector grew in April, suggesting economic fears may be ... 5 May 08, 12:44 ET By Armando Duke (AXcess News) Houston, TX - The latest Institute of Supply Management (ISM) report showed that the service sector grew in April suggesting ... more Kenya: Economic, Finance Varsity 5 May 08, 12:44 ET Kenya's business and finance specialised institution, Strathmore University, has officially received its university status after more than six years of ... more US Department of Labor awards $250000 to help develop economic ... 5 May 08, 12:43 ET WASHINGTON - The US Department of Labor today announced a $250000 Regional Innovation Grant to help Virginia's Southside region develop strategies to ... more Economic Watchdog, May 5 5 May 08, 12:39 ET The bulls are looking for further evidence this week that the economy is not as soft as originally thought. Last week saw the release of several key reports ... more ADB study urges Asian countries to deepen regional economic ... 5 May 08, 12:37 ET MADRID, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Asian countries must boost their economic ties and improve market surveillance to foster financial stability and economic ... more India Central Bank Promotes M-Payments The Economic Times 5 May 08, 12:29 ET May 05 2008 : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is finalizing regulatory guidelines for mobile payment systems in India. The country’s central bank will place draft m-payments guidelines on its Website by June 15, 2008, the Economic Times reports. more FOREX-Dollar stalls as investors debate US economic data 5 May 08, 12:22 ET NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters) - The dollar eased on Monday, failing to build on gains made last week on US jobs data that was not as weak as expected, ... more Chile reports 3.2 percent economic growth in 1st quarter 5 May 08, 12:21 ET AP SANTIAGO, Chile: Officials say Chile's economy grew by 3.2 percent during the first quarter of this year. That's a slowdown from a 5.6 percent jump in ... more Specter, Casey Announce $9.5 Million for Economic Development ... 5 May 08, 12:16 ET US Senators Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) today announced that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $9480000 ... more Economic fears move Saudi women into jobs 5 May 08, 12:12 ET RIYADH - Economic necessity is forcing hardline clerics and conservative society in Saudi Arabia to accept the idea of women in the workplace, a government official said in an interview this weekend. more Familiar Call For Economic Diversification 5 May 08, 12:10 ET By Paige Ferguson Although economic diversification won't help the country immediately, the government must step in with measures to safeguard the future ... more Economic Outlook 5 May 08, 12:06 ET By the Mother Earth News editors THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK July/August 1975 Beware of Pollyannas who spout that "the recession has bottom. ... more TAXPAYERS: First batch of economic stimulus checks have been sent 5 May 08, 11:45 ET The first of the economic stimulus checks were transmitted to taxpayers' bank acounts on Friday, according to the IRS. The checks, which average about $1200 ... more Report paints dismal economic picture for Blacks and Latinos 5 May 08, 11:27 ET Rapidly increasing amounts of debt, high job losses, skyrocketing gas and food prices, and a tidal wave of foreclosures are driving many American families ... more World Economic Forum 2008 - Leaders from more than 55 countries ... 5 May 08, 11:24 ET Cairo, Egypt, 5 May 2008 – President George W. Bush will be among 12 heads of state and government welcomed by President Mubarak at the opening session of ... more Arab Israelis left out of economic boom 5 May 08, 11:17 ET The economic situation of Israel's Arab population has deteriorated since 2003 despite the Jewish state's economic boom in the past four years, an Israeli rights group said on Monday. more Israeli Arabs left out of economic boom: report 5 May 08, 11:13 ET JERUSALEM - The economic situation of Israel's Arab population has deteriorated since 2003 despite the Jewish state's economic boom in the past four years, ... more Survival Tips for the Economic Crunch 5 May 08, 11:13 ET By Mark Martin CBNNews.com - With gas and food prices sky high, many Americans are in survival mode -- looking for ways to trim the budget. ... more Global Economic Crisis: Interview with John Bellamy Foster 5 May 08, 11:11 ET by Peter Boyle The current global financial crisis is said to originate with a few dodgy "sub-prime" mortgages made by US banks to poor people. ... more During economic hard times, stay active to avoid depression 5 May 08, 11:05 ET By ROSE M. NOLEN Most of my acquaintances are downright disgusted with the way our government has conducted the country’s business up to this point in the ... more TFN economic and business calendar to Monday May 19 5 May 08, 11:04 ET Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2008. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, ... more Oil jumps $3 on US economic data, Iran, Nigeria 5 May 08, 11:02 ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil jumped more than $3 to over $119 a barrel on Monday on supply concerns from OPEC members Nigeria and Iran and as US data eased ... more Wachovia's Economic Commentary: ISM Non-Manufacturing Index ... 5 May 08, 11:01 ET not limited to, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Wachovia Securities, LLC and Wachovia Securities International Limited. The information and opinions herein ... more Celebrating 10 years: Bush bean plant has major economic impact on ... 5 May 08, 11:01 ET Among them are Bobby and Rita Newman, Sevierville residents who have generations of family experience with Bush Brothers. "Bobby's dad worked there and lots ... more Eleven2 Hosting offers a Economic Stimulus Plan 5 May 08, 11:00 ET Spring, Tx (PRWEB) May 5, 2008 -- Web hosting provider, Eleven2 Hosting, announced today that they are now offering a solution that will work with President ... more World Business Chicago Named Top Economic Development Group in the Country 5 May 08, 11:00 ET World Business Chicago (WBC) today was awarded "Top Economic Development Group" by Site Selection magazine, the "industry scoreboard" for economic development. The magazine cited the group's ability to attract and retain business in the Chicago metro area, in turn creating jobs. more UPDATE 4-Oil jumps $3 on US economic data, Iran, Nigeria 5 May 08, 10:57 ET NEW Oil jumped more than $3 to over $119 a barrel on Monday on supply concerns from OPEC members Nigeria and Iran and as US data eased worries about the ... more Taxpayers skeptical about power of rebate checks as economic stimulus 5 May 08, 10:57 ET ROCHESTER, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 05, 2008--Rebate checks began hitting bank accounts last week and will be arriving in mailboxes with the hope that they ... more Mainers are getting their economic stimulus checks 5 May 08, 10:47 ET About 750,000 individuals and couples in Maine are expected to receive more than $500 million in economic stimulus checks. more Israeli Arabs left out of economic boom 5 May 08, 10:40 ET Report reveals economic regression among Israeli Arabs despite Israel’s economic growth in past four years. JERUSALEM - The economic situation of Israel's ... more Global economic slowdown and economic security in the British ... 5 May 08, 10:33 ET By BENITO WHEATLEY 05.MAY.08 The recent global economic slowdown has raised the critical issue of economic security in the British Virgin Islands. ... more Alcatel-Lucent Hit Hard by Economic Slump, Weak Dollar 5 May 08, 10:31 ET By Olga Kharif Problem is, Alcatel is missing a key next-gen wireless product that's designed to link next-generation with older wireless networks. ... more INTERVIEW - Economic fears moving Saudi women into workplace 5 May 08, 10:25 ET By Andrew Hammond RIYADH (Reuters) - Economic necessity is forcing hardline clerics and conservative society in Saudi Arabia to accept the idea of women in ... more SM Goh in Libya to strengthen political, economic ties 5 May 08, 10:22 ET TRIPOLI : Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong arrived in Libya on Monday for a four-day visit. Singapore and Libya established diplomatic relations only in March 2006 and this first visit by Mr Goh is expected to strengthen political and economic ties. more World Business Chicago Named Top Economic Development Group in the ... 5 May 08, 10:14 ET CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Business Chicago (WBC) today was awarded “Top Economic Development Group” by Site Selection magazine, the “industry ... more</