How Can Health Care Reform Equal a Loss of Liberty and Freedom?
An intriguing question arose at the comment thread of my article, This Shouldn't Happen in America, here at NowPublic, regarding the current volatile discussion/debate raging over health care reform. The... 369 views | 47 recommendations | 10 comments
Stupid property owners
The taxes that property owners hate most are the ones that hurt them least and are most likely to be spent for their benefit, writes Gavin R. Putland.–April, 2009–"Land and taxes In any tax jurisdiction, the supply of land is fixed. From the viewpoint of the...
Tim Hortons Donuts Sued by Franchisees over Fresh Ads
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWe as Canadians remember the fiasco a couple of years ago when the owner of Tim Hortons was outraged and resigned after the sale of his Tim Hortons Corp when his beloved...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 46 wks ago
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2761 views | 20 recommendations | 14 comments
Dell Reduces Packaging, Not People
Computer company Dell has launched a plan to save about $8.1 million in the next four years by changing the way their computer and parts are packaged and shipped - the new packaging will be made from recycled... What would McCain's health plan do?
" Instead, McCain would give families $5,000 refundable tax credit and individuals a $2,500 tax credit. People who lose workplace coverage could use the funds to purchase insurance in the individual...
London 2012, Vancouver 2010 share similar financial woes
Concerns over the increasing cost of hosting the 2010 games in Vancouver include unknown security costs, a grossly overbudget convention/media centre and a $100 million bailout for the developer of athletes'... Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years
"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...
Plans for naval blockade of Somali coast to stop pirates
The naval blockade of Somali coast is in the works to prevent pirate ships from heading out to the sea and hijacking vessels. This measure was suggested in the wake of escalated pirate attacks on foreign ships off...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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270 views | 1 recommendation | 1 comment
Investors Hit BofA Loan Modifications
Bank of America Corp.'s decision to embark on an $8.4 billion home-loan-modification program to settle charges brought by state attorneys general against Countrywide Financial Corp. was hailed as a milestone when the deal was announced this fall. But apparently nobody...
created by MortgageAuditor | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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213 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
