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Entry admin 2008-08-19T19:04:10+00:00
The Outrageous US War Economy http://www.econwatch.com/the_outrageous_us_war_economy-archive.html LewRockwell.com Blog[LewRockwell.com Blog] "I can’t believe this article just appeared in the MSM." Yes, America's economy is a war economy. Not a "manufacturing" economy.

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Entry admin 2008-08-19T19:02:56+00:00
Implications of the Slowing Global Economy http://www.econwatch.com/implications_of_the_slowing_global_economy-archive.html Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysishttp://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/08/implications-of-slowing-global-economy.html [Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis] The fundamental change is now, in my opinion, perfectly obvious: The economies in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the U.K. are all crumbling much faster than anyone expected.

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Entry admin 2008-08-16T17:03:47+00:00
Obama's tough contrast on economy http://www.econwatch.com/obamas_tough_contrast_on_economy-archive.html Politico Top Storieshttp://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy.html [Politico Top Stories] Obama still do not understand that the primaries are over.The only way to get elected is to have a clear plan and contrast,and answer some questions raised about his family,past,and religion.I personaly need to know for who and why am'I voting for." First off, come on guy, I understand that you may be very little informed, so the only thing you have heard about is tire inflation. But Barack has put together all of his proposals in in-DEPTH detail.

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Entry admin 2008-08-16T17:03:07+00:00
As Expected, Global Economy Heading Into Tank http://www.econwatch.com/as_expected_global_economy_heading_into_tank-archive.html ClusterStock[ClusterStock] One reason we've been bearish about the US economy and stock market is that we've never bought the "decoupling" theory. And, slowly but surely, the global economic superpowers appear to be falling in line behind the United States:

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Entry admin 2008-08-15T14:34:21+00:00
Y Combinator's August 2008 Demo Day in Cambridge http://www.econwatch.com/y_combinators_august_2008_demo_day_in_cambridge-archive.html Innovation Economy[Innovation Economy] Many of the start-ups were focused on radically simplifying the sign-up process to use a new Web service, or set up a new blog or Web page. I found myself wondering, "When will a YC start-up figure out how to enable me to join a new service before I've even heard of it?" Maybe in the Spring 09 crop...

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Entry admin 2008-08-15T14:33:21+00:00
Adwatch: Obama Links Iraq and Economy in Hit on McCain http://www.econwatch.com/adwatch_obama_links_iraq_and_economy_in_hit_on_mccain-archive.html MyDDhttp://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/134922/526 [MyDD] Is this in contrast to McCain on the economy? If so, I'm failing to see the connection, outside of "better schools" being something that Obama is in favor of and something that theoretically polls well.

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Entry admin 2008-08-13T19:04:14+00:00
Japan's Economy Shrinks, Adds to Recession Fears http://www.econwatch.com/japans_economy_shrinks_adds_to_recession_fears-archive.html CNBC Top News and Analysishttp://www.cnbc.com/id/26165483 [CNBC Top News and Analysis] Caught between gloom and rises in food and daily goods in an economy where deflation was common for most of the past decade, the Bank of Japan has been expected to keep the key policy rate at an already low 0.5 percent for a while, and the GDP figures did not change that view.

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Entry admin 2008-08-13T19:02:54+00:00
The 7 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars Under $10000 [Fuel Economy] http://www.econwatch.com/the_7_most_fuel_efficient_used_cars_under_10000_fuel_economy-archive.html Consumeristhttp://consumerist.com/5035736/the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000 [Consumerist] You're sick of your SUV and thinking of getting a car that's new to you, but which ones get the best gas mileage for the price? Consumer Reports has the answer —

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Entry admin 2008-08-12T19:04:39+00:00
Fed's Stern: Inflation to Slow, Economy Still Weak http://www.econwatch.com/feds_stern_inflation_to_slow_economy_still_weak-archive.html CNBC Top News and Analysishttp://www.cnbc.com/id/26157124 [CNBC Top News and Analysis] Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Gary Stern told CNBC that the decline in energy prices has slowed the inflation outlook, allowing the Fed "to be patient" on whether to boost interest rates.

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Entry admin 2008-08-12T19:03:50+00:00
Economy does not concern network marketers http://www.econwatch.com/economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers-archive.html Digg / upcominghttp://digg.com/business_finance/Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers [Digg / upcoming] As network marketers and business owners, economy does not concern you. If you made a thorough research on your market and customers, you stand to win against all odds.

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Entry admin 2008-08-09T17:02:54+00:00
ABC News: Economy Creates 'Upper-Class Homeless' http://www.econwatch.com/abc_news_economy_creates_upperclass_homeless-archive.html Digg / upcominghttp://digg.com/politics/ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless [Digg / upcoming] Craig Miller left Florida this year with $3,000, a borrowed RV and a dream of helping people find meaning in their lives. His savings may have struck some as a considerable sum.

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Entry admin 2008-08-09T17:02:14+00:00
Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy http://www.econwatch.com/avoiding_layoffs_in_a_down_economy-archive.html effortlesshr Bloghttp://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-issues/avoiding-layoffs-economy/ [effortlesshr Blog] Everyone is feeling the pain of the poor economy, particularly small businesses. Keeping your valued employees is especially critical at this time.

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Entry admin 2008-08-08T14:35:56+00:00
Jobless claims spurt to six-year high -- economy doing worse than ... http://www.econwatch.com/jobless_claims_spurt_to_sixyear_high_economy_doing_worse_than_-archive.html bloggingstocks[bloggingstocks] When combined with this morning's disappointing July retail sales results, the economy appears to be doing worse than experts expected. AP reports that many companies announced layoffs recently.

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Entry admin 2008-08-08T14:34:56+00:00
The Social Web Economy: Introduction http://www.econwatch.com/the_social_web_economy_introduction-archive.html The Social Times[The Social Times] As my life has become increasingly reliant on the good health of the “social web economy”, I’ve thought more and more about how the money is flowing. When the Facebook platform launched, many suggested that it was simply venture capitalists paying money to other venture capitalists as a large application install economy ensued.

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Entry admin 2008-08-06T19:06:22+00:00