| Jan 2008
I continue to wait for the conservative chorus to rise in protest against President Bush's proposed "stimulus package" -- a.k.a. the government handing people checks and telling them to spend that free money as fast as they can. Surely these "stimulus package" handouts will destroy any sense of personal responsibility, not to mention"reduce incentives to work, save and invest." These stimulus package handouts also may not actually have any effect on the recession we may or may not be in. Harvard economics professor Greg Mankiw blogs about all things economic. Yesterday, asking "What ends recessions?" he cited a study by David and Cristina Romer on economic recovery efforts. They looked at postwar recessions and what governments have done to help their economies fire up again. Remember that governments have two main tools for tinkering with the economy: monetary policy and fiscal policy.
Smart Choices: A worthy 'coach' for heart health
Joe Piscatella spent the first half of his life eating whatever he liked. He's spending the second half eating healthily. That's why he's still alive today. He might be the person to help you save your own life. As his Web site attests, the best-selling author of heart-healthy books is "no ordinary Joe." Piscatella was at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio recently where he delivered lectures on healthy eating and lifestyle to medical professionals and the public. "One of the physicians had seen him speak and was impressed," said Karen May, regional director of public relations for the Baptist Health System. "Baptist is upgrading and expanding its cardiac program, and this was an excellent way to help people associate Baptist with good heart care, preventative treatment and follow-up rehabilitation." Piscatella has been preaching heart-healthy eating for decades and exploring the link between stress and how we use food in response.
Hillary Clinton Ads Appear In Chattanooga, Barack Obama Ads Disappear
Two ads hit the airwaves today in Chattanooga and other parts of the state stumping for Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Neither really targets Tennessee voters directly, but do encourage voters to vote on February 5th. The first one is called "Voices." Clinton says "in this troubled economy, how can so many millions of people simply not be heard? Well, I hear you. You're asking for healthcare that covers everyone. Protection from losing your home. You would like to fill your tank without draining your wallet and give your kids the future they deserve? If I am your president, I will bring more than 35 years of experience to the White House. I will bring your voice." The second one is called "Falling Through." In the ad, Clinton says "the Bush economy is like a trapdoor.
Cinar wants stockbroker documents
A lawyer directing litigation for Cinar Corp. says he plans to renew efforts to obtain documents relating to two Montreal stockbrokers and the role they played in the scandal-plagued Norshield Financial Group. Wesley Voorheis, head of the Cinar litigation committee, said he intends to revise a lawsuit against the Royal Bank of Canada to refer to a pair of former RBC Dominion Securities brokers named Konstantine (Kosta) Dariotis and Alfonso Fiumidinisi. Ontario Superior Court Justice James Spence denied Cinar access to RBC documents relating to the brokers in September, stating that Cinar's arguments in its lawsuit were "not sufficiently specific to raise an issue relating to the named individuals." At the same time, Spence ordered the bank to produce documents relating to its dealings with Norshield and closely related companies in the Bahamas known as Globe-X Canadiana and Globe-X Management, where $121 million U.S.
Australian Skilled Vacancies Index +1.1% In Jan Vs Dec
CANBERRA (Dow Jones)--An index of job vacancies for skilled workers in Australia rose 1.1% in January from December, but was 0.5% lower from a year ago, the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations said Wednesday. The index is currently at 106.3. Vacancies are counted on the first Saturday of every month. Increases were recorded in 11 of the 18 occupational groups measured by the index, with the strongest gains in the areas of medical and science technical officers, up 8.2% on month, followed by organization and information professionals, up 4.5%, and accountants and auditors, up 4.4%. Skilled vacancies fell for seven groups, including food trades, down 3.1%; building and engineering associates, down 3.0%; and marketing and advertising professionals, down 2.6%. Three states and one territory recorded increases in skilled vacancies in January from December, being Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, while Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia each showed a decrease.
Eileen Carey's Hollywood Hits the Airwaves
Eileen Carey new hit Hollywood hits the airwaves big time, not only in Calfi.but all over the US. Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- Indy country star Eileen Carey's single "Hollywood" was released last week and it's already making waves on country stations around the country. Carey's Nashville fans predict "Hollywood" will be her first big chart-topping hit. Meanwhile her California country dance fans are saying "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" will be the one. While both audiences obviously enjoyed Carey's most recent hit "Walkin' After Midnight", her "Hollywood" won the Nashville audience's heart. Eileen's recent appearance at Cowboy Country in Long Beach California, struck just the right chord with the dancing fans.
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