By Zachary Karabell The opinions expressed are his own. As the debt-ceiling storm intensifies, some reports indicate that the White House, and perhaps the global financial markets, are less concerned with paying bills after Aug. 2 than with credit-rating agencies imposing their first-ever U.S. government downgrade, from AAA to AA+. How did it come to [...]
I'm thinking about breeding tropical fish for a fun way to make a little change. I love fish and am interested in how to breed live fry. I have plenty of time to tend to the fish. so can you all give me some tips on good starter fish for me, average investment and selling [...]
There’s more unhappy news for the millions of Americans hoping for a surge in the number of good, high-paying jobs — a new report concludes that the great bulk of new jobs created since the economic recovery began are in lower-wage occupations, paying $13.52 or less an hour. The report by the National Employment Law [...]
im 15, about to turn 16 and want to get a motorcycle. i only have a few dirtbikes that aren't street legal and im thinking about getting a 1993 gsx750r this july for my bday. how much would i expect to pay for the insurance? i live in a rural area so it SHOULD cost [...]
My wife has A+ credit and I have very poor credit. In a community property state we both have to provide our credit history to apply for a loan. Are we just going to have to wait until my credit improves in order to buy a home? As long a one of you has excellent [...]
JOHNSTOWN – Fulton County government’s property and liability insurance premiums for county departments are increasing by only about $1,500 for next year, in part due to the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal lowering some of its rates over the years. “It’s almost status quo,” county Administrative Officer Jon Stead said Friday of the county’s renewal [...]
Tuesday The after Hours Network: Meeting. 6-8 p.m., little Napoli, 6445 Westheimer Speaker: Maurice “Termite” Watkins, motivational speaker and championship boxer who built coached the Iraqi Olympic boxing team. Topic: Perseverance pays. Information: afterhoursnetwork.com. Houston Business Cabinet: Breakfast networking group meeting. 7–8:30 a.m., Marriott Hotel 1750 West Loop South. Speakers: Rob Hellyer of Premier Remodeling [...]
Rejecting the $12.6 Billion offer from investment guru, Carl Icahn, Clorox Company representatives claim that Icahn's offer could have been better, if it had been prepared properly in advance of the media wash and spin cycle.Commenting on the terms of the deal, Clorox Public Relations Director, George Stayontopodis says, " we think Icahn's offer was [...]
Property The former home of legendary film star Katharine Hepburn has been put on the property market for a staggering US$28 million. The estate was owned by the Hepburn family from 1913 until it was sold in 2004 following Katharine’s death in 2003 at the age of 96. Current owners Frank and Barbara Sciame bought [...]
Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for FT or PT staff, consulting or internship opportunities. NEW OPPORTUNITIES 1) Brand Manager, Greater Chicago Food Depository, (Chicago, IL) 2) Communication and Web Content Manager, Common Ground Community, (New York, NY) 3) Communications Specialist and Multimedia Specialist, Los Angeles Alliance for a new Economy, (Los Angeles, CA) [...]
