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Economy hurts Wings' attendance 12 May 08, 23:51 ET Political strategist James Carville made that statement the focal point of Bill Clinton's successful run for the US Presidency in 1992 but those words could ... more (AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-13 04:06 China earthquake to have only limited impact on economy - Merrill Lynch 12 May 08, 23:40 ET BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - The earthquake in Sichuan province yesterday should have less of an impact on China's economy than the snowstorms that struck a much larger area of the country in January and February, particularly in terms of inflation, exports and industrial production, Merrill Lynch said. more Economy to blame for Wings’ attendance woe 12 May 08, 23:35 ET Political strategist James Carville made that statement the focal point of Bill Clinton’s successful run for the US Presidency in 1992 but those words could ... more San Antonio's economy posts strong showing in March, Fed report shows 12 May 08, 23:29 ET The San Antonio area economy continued to spread its wings in March, with its business-cycle index increasing by 4 percent, according to the Federal Reserve ... more EU will not hurt economy 12 May 08, 23:01 ET The European Union has no intentions of hurting the development agenda of developing countries, European Commission official Liselotte Isahsson, has said. ... more China earthquake to have only limited impact on economy - Merrill ... 12 May 08, 23:00 ET BEIJING, May 13, 2008 (XFN-ASIA via COMTEX) -- -- The earthquake in Sichuan province yesterday should have less of an impact on China's economy than the ... more Sluggish Economy Defeats Second Penny Tax 12 May 08, 22:50 ET The Sioux Falls City Council has decided it should not raise taxes during a sluggish economy. The city council voted five to three against a plan to raise ... more Device helps monitor fuel economy 12 May 08, 22:41 ET Indianapolis - A new device can learn your driving habits - when you speed up or slow down - and help you save on fuel. "Driving Change" is getting a road ... more Economy, Gas Prices Affecting School Lunch Prices 12 May 08, 22:40 ET The gas pump isn't the only place wallets are taking a hit. The cost of food is going up, too. And many school districts around the country are raising ... more (AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-13 03:30 China earthquake could affect Japan's economy, says Ota 12 May 08, 22:39 ET TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - The earthquake in China could slow down production in that country and affect Japan's economy, a senior government official said on Tuesday. more China earthquake could affect Japan's economy, says Ota 12 May 08, 22:35 ET TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - The earthquake in China could slow down production in that country and affect Japan's economy, a senior government official said ... more Pyongyang holds international trade fair to boost economy 12 May 08, 21:45 ET The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) today held the 11th Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair in Pyongyang in a move to boost the country's ... more Spending 'complementary' to tax cuts needed to boost economy: minister 12 May 08, 21:29 ET SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea needs to seek fiscal spending measures that are "complementary" to tax cuts in order to bolster sluggish domestic ... more Collier, Lee food stamp applications up as economy sputters 12 May 08, 21:21 ET By LIZ FREEMAN (Contact) Jeffrey Davis used to build screen enclosures for a living until his life came crashing down after an auto accident. ... more AP: Military Hits Recruiting Goals Despite 'Slow Economy,' and ... 12 May 08, 21:14 ET By Warner Todd Huston | May 12, 2008 - 21:13 ET Don't you just love the MSM? They can't even report good news without interjecting their doom and gloom, ... more Austria expects economic boost from Euro 2008 12 May 08, 21:10 ET Reuters - When the roar of the crowds has faded and the bunting has been taken down, Austria expects to count a substantial economic benefit from next month's Euro 2008 soccer championship. more Generator economy and the power crises(2) 12 May 08, 21:00 ET IT is improbable that Obasanjo set up his investigation. These words uttered in the heat of the campaign admitted that the Federal Government mismanaged the ... more How economy will perform as PML-N quits coalition - The News 12 May 08, 20:56 ET KARACHI: The decision of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to opt out of the government has left independent economists and analysts thinking what would ... more A Fuel Economy Scorecard - How The Luxury Brands Stack Up 12 May 08, 20:48 ET Automakers have 12 years to boost the collective fuel efficiency of their lineups by 7.5 miles per gallon. Hitting that new government mandate could prove ... more Neo-Nazi group thrives on bad economy 12 May 08, 20:16 ET DETROIT, May 12 (UPI) -- The leader of the largest US neo-Nazi group says he plans to use the economic downturn in Detroit to recruit members. ... more Consumer questions: Economy, credit cards 12 May 08, 20:15 ET Question: I live in San Francisco and we operate a business in the city and we do not offer store credit cards and I just wondered if there were any ... more Economy to go green in near future 12 May 08, 19:57 ET IT is vital small and medium business owners in the Tweed begin planning for a "green economy". That's the message from newly-appointed Professor in ... more Europe on the way to a high speed internet economy 12 May 08, 19:38 ET By Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society & Media 40% of Europeans do not use the internet and are not benefiting from the socio-economic ... more Business and Economy 12 May 08, 19:35 ET watch at an event in Lagos recently.Very recently, Coca-Cola, through its Communications Manager, Mr. Clem Ugorji announced the appointment of CMC Connect ... more Voices: Retooling the economy 12 May 08, 19:27 ET We asked you whether you think government efforts to retool the economy make a difference. Here's what you had to say. As long as the manufacturers and the ... more Japan Economy Watchers' Sentiment Worsens in April 12 May 08, 19:18 ET Tokyo, May 12 (Jiji Press)--Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in Japan deteriorated for the first time in three months in April, as consumers ... more Four Solutions, 60 Days: A Modest Proposal To Save the US Economy 12 May 08, 19:13 ET By MEL LEVY Everyone is saying the economy has slowed down. The price of gasoline is rising, even though we have plentiful supplies and use is down. ... more US Recession 2000 Can tell us a lot about today's Economy 12 May 08, 19:12 ET Some readers have been asking how "Austrian economic analysis held up during the last recession". Brilliantly, is the answer. It successfully described the ... more Lecture: Michael Bowman: "Colorado's Leadership in a 21st-Century ... 12 May 08, 18:53 ET Lecturer Michael Bowman explains, "This isn't your father's energy economy!" In a world facing global warming, peak oil prices and emerging technologies, ... more Economy - Monday 12 May 08, 18:50 ET Investor's Business Daily - Sales ex autos rose 0.1% as record gasoline prices forced consumers to cut back, said SpendingPulse, a unit of MasterCard Advisors. Clothing and electronics were among the few bright spots. "Without gasoline, they are spending a lot less," said Kamalesh Rao, director of economic research at MasterCard Advisors. Core sales, which exclude autos, gas and building materials, fell 0.2%. The Commerce Dept. releases its retail sales figures Tue. morning. more Gas prices, economy may shorten summer trips 12 May 08, 18:45 ET WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Rising oil and gasoline prices will cause many travelers to take shorter trips during this year’s summer vacation season, ... more Bank of Japan governor says focus is now on risks facing economy 12 May 08, 18:40 ET TOKYO (AP) -- Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa said Monday that the central bank is now focused on threats to Japan’s economic health, ... more Bad News For Tennessee Economy 12 May 08, 18:24 ET As Tennessee Governor Phi Bredesen prepares to release details of budget cuts that will result in 2000 state employee layoffs, Tennessee's sales tax ... more Molokai economy feels effects of ranch closing 12 May 08, 18:15 ET Riders on the ferry between Lahaina and Kaunakakai plunged 25 percent in April. Gift shop proprietor Maria Watanabe has had to lay off two of her five ... more State of the economy: challenges and opportunities : Pakistan’s ... 12 May 08, 18:04 ET By Ijaz Kakakhel ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Public Policy of the Beaconhouse National University Monday launched its First Annual Report titled ‘State of ... more No concern over slowing economy 12 May 08, 17:56 ET Indian companies have rejected concerns of an imminent slowdown in the economy as borne out by the industrial production, which grew 3 per cent in March, ... more Baseball tournament gives a boost to local economy 12 May 08, 17:48 ET SARASOTA - Starting on Wednesday, hundreds of baseball players from around the state will be in Sarasota for the High School State Baseball Tournament, ... more Oil bringing billions to Canadian economy says National Energy ... 12 May 08, 17:45 ET CALGARY, May 12 /CNW/ - Record-high oil prices fuelled a seven per cent rise in Canadian crude production last year said the National Energy Board in its ... more As Economy Slumps, Many Hispanics Lose Tenuous Grip on Prosperity 12 May 08, 17:43 ET Adolfo Morones, owner of the El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant in Dalton Ga. He says his business has fallen by half over the last year. ... more AmericanTours International's Noel Hentschel, Michael Fitzpatrick ... 12 May 08, 17:36 ET BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - (Business Wire) AmericanTours International (ATI) and its founding partners CEO/Chair Noel Irwin Hentschel and President Michael ... more ‘Tax sops often miss goal, distort economy’ 12 May 08, 17:18 ET New Delhi, May 12 Pointing out that tax exemptions tend to distort the Economy, chairman of Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) C Rangarajan on ... more Interest rates rise in weekly auction 12 May 08, 17:17 ET AP - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to the highest levels since February. more NEWS | SAN DIEGO Commerce secretary visits San Diego, says economy ... 12 May 08, 17:11 ET By ELIZABETH MALLOY, The Daily Transcript The US secretary of commerce was in San Diego Monday, visiting Qualcomm’s new MediaFLO campus, and discussing the ... more Albany Comptroller: City Economy is Strong Now, but Fears Effects of a Recession 12 May 08, 17:06 ET (Albany) Albany County Comptroller Mike Conners said Monday the county's economy is strong. But Conners warned that the looming storm clouds of a recession could what he termed ‘devastate' the county. more AfDB predicts 6.0% growth in Africa's economy in 2008 12 May 08, 16:59 ET MAPUTO, May 12 -- Africa's economy will grow by 6.0 percent this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for ... more Garment sector contributes US$ 3.1 billion to economy - GL 12 May 08, 16:57 ET The Garments Sector contributes the most to the Sri Lankan economy by providing a sum of US $ 3.1 Billion to its export income while the Sri Lankans ... more Flaherty’s Sugar-coating of Economy Ignores Job Losses 12 May 08, 16:44 ET Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s sugar-coating of the Canadian economy shows just how out of touch he is with the economic hardships facing Canadians, ... more Bankruptcy reforms don't mesh with economy - judge 12 May 08, 16:40 ET By Emily Chasan NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - The nearly three-year-old US bankruptcy reforms that toughened filing requirements for consumers may not be ... more Video gamers keep playing, despite economy 12 May 08, 16:39 ET If the economy gets worse and you happen to be forced to give up either food or video games, which will you choose? Gamers say that's an easy question: ... more Meet the Winners in a Weak Economy 12 May 08, 16:11 ET By Martin C. Daks Sky-high energy prices and the vise-like credit crunch are damaging the economy and squeezing the bottom line at home builders and many ... more Bush: gas prices making it hard for economy to grow 12 May 08, 15:59 ET U.S. President George W. Bush said on Monday that while the U.S. economy is expanding, soaring gasoline prices have hampered the level of growth. more US Economy Should Improve Later This Year - Fed's Evans 12 May 08, 15:55 ET Chicago Fed president Charles Evans, a non-voting member of the FOMC this year, said today that the Fed policy is accommodative, with the real funds rate ... more Africa 's Economy Seen Growing By 6.0% This Year And Next 12 May 08, 15:53 ET MAPUTO, Mozambique (AFP)--Africa's economy will grow by 6.0% this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for ... more Economy: What to Watch in Tuesday's Consumer Price Data 12 May 08, 15:48 ET Tuesday, the Labor Department will issue April data for the Consumer Price Index. The consensus forecast is for a 0.3 percent increase in the headline ... more Surprising Ways You Can Save Big Bucks In Bad Economy 12 May 08, 15:46 ET (NAPSI)-Are you wasting your money? You? No way, because you shop the sales, you’ve switched from premium brands to store labels, and you’ve even given up ... more Study: Video game industry holds promise for NYC’s economy 12 May 08, 15:20 ET By AP NEW YORK -A new study shows that the growing video game industry holds out much promise for New York City’s economy. But despite gains in the area, ... more 8 Gas Prices, Economy May Shorten Summer Trips, Experts Say 12 May 08, 15:13 ET WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- Rising oil and gasoline prices will cause many travelers to take shorter trips during this year's summer ... more Fed's Evans Says US Economy Should Improve Later This Year 12 May 08, 15:12 ET by Grace Cheng A leading New York-based financial portal, is a must-read for traders and investors who want high-impact financial news, market information ... more The Earthquake and China’s Economy 12 May 08, 15:11 ET In a note out today, Hong Kong-based economists at Merrill Lynch took an early look at the possible economic damage from the China earthquake, ... more Bleak forecast for UK economy 12 May 08, 15:07 ET Prospects for the British economy are bleak and the Bank of England must act swiftly if the country is to avoid a marked downturn, the British Chambers of ... more What if slow US economy doesn't cure inflation? 12 May 08, 15:03 ET By Emily Kaiser and Brad Dorfman - Analysis WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Package delivery company FedEx Corp says demand is sluggish, yet fuel prices are ... more Corporates reject concerns over slowing economy 12 May 08, 15:03 ET Indian companies have rejected concerns of an imminent slowdown in the economy as borne out by the industrial production, which grew 3 per cent in March, ... more Federal government surplus for April shrinks 12 May 08, 15:02 ET AP - The federal government ran a budget surplus of $159.3 billion in April, smaller than a year ago. more ANALYSIS-What if slow US economy doesn't cure inflation? 12 May 08, 14:59 ET By Emily Kaiser and Brad Dorfman WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, May 12 (Reuters) - Package delivery company FedEx Corp (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) says demand is ... more Economy in good shape to face global 'challenges': Flaherty 12 May 08, 14:53 ET Canada's economic and financial fundamentals are strong, he said in a speech to the Economic Club of Toronto, noting that jobs are still being created, ... more Africa's Economy Seen Growing By 6.0% This Year And Next 12 May 08, 14:53 ET MAPUTO, Mozambique (AFP)--Africa's economy will grow by 6.0% this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for commodities, research from the African Development Bank, or AfDB, showed Monday. more Africa's economy to grow by 6.0 percent 12 May 08, 14:45 ET Africa's economy will grow by 6.0 percent this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for commodities, research from ... more Kenworth T660s Deliver Excellent Fuel Economy 12 May 08, 14:42 ET DODGEVILLE, Wis., Quality Liquid Feed (QLF) has provided supplemental liquid feed for livestock all across the United States since 1977. ... more Africa's economy to grow by 6.0 percent this 12 May 08, 14:42 ET LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Africa's economy will grow by 6.0 percent this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand ... more Canadian Economy Doing Well Despite Challenges, BMO's Porter Contends 12 May 08, 14:39 ET (CEP News) Ottawa - A senior Canadian economist expressed frustration on Monday over what he described as "scare stories" about the state of the country's ... more Soft Market, Weak Economy? We Will Survive 12 May 08, 14:36 ET ALTHOUGH WE'RE still getting cold temperatures and snow in Chicago, daylight saving time and the calendar say it's spring. And boy, do we need spring in the ... more 8 Financial Essentials for Today's Economy 12 May 08, 14:22 ET By Andrew Housser Gas prices are up. Food prices are rising. Health care is unresolved nationwide, and while economic stimulus checks are intended to help ... more Africa's economy to grow by 6.0 percent this year: AfDB 12 May 08, 14:21 ET Africa's economy will grow by 6.0 percent this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for commodities, research from the African Development Bank (AfDB) showed Monday. more Could it be the economy, stupid? 12 May 08, 14:18 ET Back in 1992, then-US Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton hammered away at his opponent ¡X incumbent president George H.W. Bush ¡X by saying his administration was to blame for the downturn in the economy. more 8 mobile tech tools and tips for a tough economy 12 May 08, 14:17 ET Having my father get laid off from his state government job a few weeks back has kept me busy. He's not what I'd call tech-savvy, although he's learning ... more Economy Forcing Parents to Rethink Summer Camp 12 May 08, 14:10 ET ROCK HILL, SC (AP) -- Camp directors in South Carolina say a slowing economy is forcing families to delay decisions about summer camp and ask for more ... more Will Gaming Industry Pull Economy out of Slump? 12 May 08, 14:09 ET A new study shows that the growing video game industry holds out much promise for New York City's economy. But despite gains in the area, the study says, the city lags behind such established gaming hubs as Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston. READ MORE>> more Analyst: REIT shares overvalued as economy slows 12 May 08, 13:53 ET An analyst said Monday that real estate investment trust stocks may be overpriced, especially as property fundamentals weaken amid a soft economy. more Malcolm Berko: Cheaper oil would grease the economy's skids 12 May 08, 13:49 ET Dear Mr. Berko: Our investment club would like to know what effect the rebate will have on our economy over the next 12 months. It just doesn't seem logical ... more Bad times picked for British economy 12 May 08, 13:48 ET By James Daley British businesses need to prepare themselves for a worse than expected 2009 as a "very sharp deceleration in consumer spending" and a ... more Teachers Wave Union Flags: Economy, Other Issues Have Educators ... 12 May 08, 13:46 ET By Ryan McCarthy, Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif. May 12--Michael Schlusser sees the discord at school districts from Yuba City to Wheatland and wonders ... more Economy relatively protected from inflation, finance minister says - Metro Canda 12 May 08, 13:42 ET TORONTO - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Canadian economy is facing a variety of economic challenges, but has so far remained resilient. ... more Flaherty’s Portrayal of the Economy Wilfully Ignores Growing Job ... 12 May 08, 13:41 ET OTTAWA - Conservative Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s decision to ignore the closure of General Motors’ Windsor transmission plant and launch a partisan ... more DIY Trips Are 'A False Economy' (12 May 2008) 12 May 08, 13:30 ET Do-it-yourself holidays can be a false economy, the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito) has suggested. A spokesperson for the organisations ... more Economy relatively protected from inflation, finance minister says - Metro Canada 12 May 08, 13:25 ET TORONTO - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Canadian economy is facing a variety of economic challenges, but has so far remained resilient. ... more Economy soars on the Shore 12 May 08, 13:15 ET By JODEAL CADACIO - North Shore Times | Tuesday, 13 May 2008 North Shore city has chalked up its economic success over the last 10 years, outperforming its ... more Start-ups giving SLO economy a boost 12 May 08, 13:10 ET By Barbara Pearson Entrepreneurs push ahead despite, and in support of, the slow economy As a recession looms and the unemployment rate increases in the ... more Strawberry time - 25th annual festival aids economy, area nonprofits 12 May 08, 13:10 ET as a tribute to Ventura County’s budding berry industry now jumpstarts the area’s pre-summer economy and gives a ... more 10 Reasons to Feel Good About the Canadian Economy 12 May 08, 13:07 ET With soaring food and gas prices, faltering GDP, stagnant income, rising borrowing costs, a sagging housing market, and the list goes on, BMO deputy chief ... more Innovation Philadelphia to Host Creative Economy Conference May ... 12 May 08, 13:03 ET PHILADELPHIA, May 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Innovation Philadelphia (http://www.innovationphiladelphia.com/), a non-profit economic development ... more Think-tank upbeat about the economy 12 May 08, 12:47 ET Bulgaria’s economy will expand by about six per cent, economic think-tank Centre for Economic Development (CED) said in its quarterly economic report ... more Economy weathering storm: Fin Min 12 May 08, 12:43 ET By The Canadian Press TORONTO — Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Canadian economy is facing a variety of economic challenges, but has so far remained ... more Green IT key to achieving a low carbon economy 12 May 08, 12:34 ET Green information technology (IT) can be one of the world’s strongest assets in achieving and sustaining a prosperous, low-carbon economy, Dell Chairman and ... more A healthier workforce means a healthier economy 12 May 08, 12:28 ET By PETE JOHNSON - For the Delta Democrat Times We recently completed the second year of our Healthy Delta initiative at the Delta Regional Authority. ... more The West Virgina Economy and the Presidential Campaign 12 May 08, 12:23 ET By Mike Spain, published May 12, 2008 The economy is always a hot topic in elections. The 2008 presidential rlection is no different. ... more Economy moves Saudi women to workplace - Metro Canda 12 May 08, 12:22 ET Economic necessity is forcing hardline clerics and conservative society in Saudi Arabia to accept the idea of women in the workplace, a government official ... more A look at how the economy is different from the stock market ... 12 May 08, 12:17 ET by Bernie Schaeffer 5/12/2008 9:44 AM I think the action in the AMEX Retail HOLDRS Trust (RTH) is a perfect illustration of how "the economy" can be much ... more Economy moves Saudi women to workplace - Metro Canada 12 May 08, 12:15 ET Economic necessity is forcing hardline clerics and conservative society in Saudi Arabia to accept the idea of women in the workplace, a government official ... more Study: Video game industry holds promise for NYC's economy - Staten Island Advance 12 May 08, 12:10 ET AP VIDEO AP NEW YORK (AP) — A new study shows that the growing video game industry holds out much promise for New York City's economy. ... more Study: Video game industry holds promise for NYC's economy 12 May 08, 11:50 ET NEW YORK (AP) _ A new study shows that the growing video game industry holds out much promise for New York City's economy. But despite gains in the area, ... more Economy protected from inflation, Flaherty says 12 May 08, 11:39 ET TORONTO - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Canadian economy is facing a variety of economic challenges, but has so far remained resilient. ... more * Pak economy replete with missed opportunities: Parvez Hasan 12 May 08, 11:35 ET By Khalid Hasan WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s export-driven trade regime is frequently undermined by poor export performance because it cannot always offer ... more Molokai economy feeling effects of ranch shutdown 12 May 08, 11:22 ET By AP Gift shop proprietor Maria Watanabe has had to lay off two of her five employees after losing one shop due to the ranch closure. ... more Will rebate checks really help economy? 12 May 08, 11:04 ET By Dylan McCament, News Staff Reporter MOUNT VERNON — Americans are beginning to receive their economic stimulus checks from the IRS, and, ... more Tourism Occupies Centre Stage In Ghanaian Economy - Minister 12 May 08, 10:59 ET By GNA She said tourism had been making appreciable impact on the people's way of life and the sector was seriously positioning itself as a priority of the ... more Re-Capitalisation Is Good For The Economy - Chairman 12 May 08, 10:59 ET Mr Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante, Chairman of Board of Directors of Stanbic Bank on Thursday said re-capitalisation requirements instituted by Bank of Ghana (BOG) ... more San Antonio's economy posts strong showing in March, Fed report shows 12 May 08, 10:59 ET The San Antonio area economy continued to spread its wings in March, with its business-cycle index increasing by 4 percent, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas report. more <