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Fake Recovery through Cash for Clunkers
“US economic power is declining as a result of the financial crisis,” said the head of the World Bank Robert Zoellick. And continued saying: "One of the legacies of this crisis may be a recognition of changed... Toronto: No More 'Free' Plastic Grocery Bags
In June 2009, Toronto will become the first major Canadian metropolis to enact a bylaw forcing all retailers to charge at least five cents per plastic bag when buying groceries. "I think attitudes are... Stocks Biggest Week Ever Since 1974 and Auto Bailout Nearing
"U.S. stocks gained, capping the biggest weekly advance for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in 34 years, on speculation that government bailouts will shore up the economy."The S&P 500 soared by more than... Inflation falls at record pace to 4.5%
As the value of the pound outside of the UK sinks, it appears that inflation within the country is falling as well. Inflation in th eUk fell at a record pace in October, data released today shows."Inflation tumbled at a record pace in October to 4.5 per cent, down from the...Recession fears grip US consumers
" Consumer spending in the US fell in September by the biggest amount in four years, the Commerce Department said. Personal spending fell by 0.3% last month, despite a rise in incomes of 0.2%, official figures... HO-HO-Hoping to Lure Back Customers: Canadian retailers slash prices
Barry Artiste Op/Ed World Market Crashes has retailers in Canada slashing prices on virtually everything in order to salvage what little business they hope to get this upcoming Christmas. With the dollar in nose... The end of eBay as we know it
With the addition of features like fixed-price auctions and merchant stores, eBay is looking less and less like the quirky online flea market it started as and more and more like a big box superstore. As a result, a lot of people are starting to look elsewhere for their rare...Los Angeles bans plastic shopping bags
So when I first read this story, I thought 'great, if LA can do it, anyone can do it!'. But turns out this banning of plastic bags won't come into effect until July 1, 2010.However, this is a good beginning, as...eBay Responds to Privacy Busting Payment Legislation
"The global online auction giant eBay has responded to a frightening piece of legislation that will force retailers to report every transaction to the federal government, warning that it will "negatively impact individual Internet users, the growth...Microsoft Live Search Cashback Gives you Money, Kind of
Microsoft launched 'Live Search CashBack' this week, letting surfers search for products and get discounts sent back to them. Apparently people are finding discounts of up to 15 per cent off on items ranging from digital cameras to umbrellas. Analysts like it so far, but it's...Peak Latte: Starbucks Sees Profits Drop 28% in Second Quarter
Is the DIY generation plugging the coffee maker back in?"CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- Amid disappointing earnings yesterday, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sought to quell fears about the company's future by offering...Gas Pump Glitch: Ignored and Expensive
No stranger to bugs, my ears perked up as I read this. Maybe it was just a random twitch, but still..."Just imagine paying for gas you don't get. Some alert consumers have noticed it over the years: A pump that...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Plastics with bisphenol A shelved
Health Canada has yet to make an official announcement about the purportedly dangerous bisphenol A, but many stores aren't taking any chances. Many believe the official announcement will come Friday during a... Music: "Older Than Dirt Making a Comeback"
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorLP's (Long Playing Records) have been around for a Hundred years, and only remembered by us who are older than dirt. So it's nice to know LP's are now making a...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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1301 views | 14 recommendations | 8 comments
FAIL: Xbox 360 Has 16% Breakdown Rate
Anecdotally, every person I know who owns an Xbox 360 has had at least one warranty issue. Aside from having zero free time, one of the reasons that I don't have one of these things (despite my admitted affinity...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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1077 views | 1 recommendation | 2 comments
