" WASHINGTON -- Political frustration over the rescue of Wall Street and high unemployment erupted in the House Thursday, with one committee threatening to impose tighter scrutiny on the Federal Reserve and another trading verbal insults with Treasury Secretary Timothy...
As the global financial crisis continues to deepen it is hard not to draw parallels between current events and those that led up to the Great Depression. October 24 is the 79th anniversary of Black Thursday,...
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has admitted to a flaw in his market ideology, which opposed regulation under the belief that financial institutions could protect themselves and their shareholders no matter how stormy the seas. "``Yes, I found a flaw,''...
Don't only blame Washington or Wall Street for this week's historical financial meltdown. The blame for this fiasco lies at the feet of the media too. Have a look at the irresponsibility of MSNBC today...
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When the Inspector Generalfor the Defense Department recently released a 69-page audit to theHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Reform criticizing the‘reckless at best’, accounting practices by the...
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A raw March morning in Albany. The wind whistled round the Empire State Asylum for the Politically Insane. Dr. Edwards, the new chief of staff, was making his first tour of the facility. Dr. Murchison, his predecessor, was acting as guide. First up, the day room....
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Our next Whistler Reads discussion held at the Four Seasons Resort Hotel on Jan 4th is shaping up to be a very interesting event. BC Entrepreneur of the Year Lukas Lundin is our sponsor and will be attending. The...
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"There is something quite alarming on the recently released “Blue Magic” music video.
The song, by the wildly successful rap artist and businessman Jay-Z, is on an album of songs accompanying/inspired by the...
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I recently read a review of Naomi Klein`s book and it sounds like a worthwhile read. Here is Arianna`s take:"A fascinating dispute on modern economics -- and the dominant role it plays in our politics...
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Greenspan: Ouster Of Hussein Crucial For Oil Security
By Bob WoodwardWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, September 17, 2007; A03 (Excerpt)
Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, said in an...
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In 1998 "Titanic" swept the Oscars. "Subprime Tsunami" can expect no such honors. Sure, some players may get indictments and be hustled out of their offices by government suits but it's not the same. Time to create a special award for subprime talent. Since the Golden Turkey...
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"-Because I like the photo, OK?-What name would you add to this list? Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney, Condi Rice, Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright, Henry Kissinger, Alan Greenspan, George Soros, Barbara Walters and...
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Reuters - Good short-term prospects for the
U.S. economy should not distract from huge looming fiscal
strains that pose "significant" economic risks, Federal Reserve
Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday in a renewed warning on
budget deficits.
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