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<title>Economy Candy</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.reveries.com/?p=1796"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_reveries_com__p_1796_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="reveries.com :: marketing insights + ideas" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.reveries.com/?p=1796"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_reveries_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.reveries.com/?p=1796" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.reveries.com/?p=1796">reveries.com :: marketing insights + ideas</a>] <i>Economy Candy, on New York&#146;s Lower East Side, is not a huge store, but it creates huge impression. (more)</i></p><!--Economy Candy-->]]></description>
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<title>The Outrageous US War Economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/022399.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_lewrockwell_com__blog_lewrw_archives_022399_html_thumb.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="LewRockwell.com Blog" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot-->[<a href="http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/022399.html">LewRockwell.com Blog</a>] <i>"I can&#146;t believe this article just appeared in the MSM." Yes, America's economy is a war economy. Not a "manufacturing" economy. </i></p><!--The Outrageous US War Economy-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Implications of the Slowing Global Economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/08/implications-of-slowing-global-economy.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/globaleconomicanalysis_blogspot_com__2008_08_implications-of-slowing-global-economy_html_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="Mish&#39;s Global Economic Trend Analysis" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/08/implications-of-slowing-global-economy.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/globaleconomicanalysis_blogspot_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/08/implications-of-slowing-global-economy.html" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/08/implications-of-slowing-global-economy.html">Mish&#39;s Global Economic Trend Analysis</a>] <i>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.</i></p><!--Implications of the Slowing Global Economy-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Obama&amp;#39;s tough contrast on economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_politico_com__blogs_jonathanmartin_0808_Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy_html_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="Politico Top Stories" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_politico_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy.html" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Obama_pops_up_tough_new_contrast_on_economy.html">Politico Top Stories</a>] <i>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.</i></p><!--Obama&#39;s tough contrast on economy-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>As Expected, Global Economy Heading Into Tank</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.clusterstock.com/2008/8/as-expected-global-economy-heading-into-tank"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_clusterstock_com__2008_8_as-expected-global-economy-heading-into-tank_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="ClusterStock" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot-->[<a href="http://www.clusterstock.com/2008/8/as-expected-global-economy-heading-into-tank">ClusterStock</a>] <i>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:</i></p><!--As Expected, Global Economy Heading Into Tank-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Y Combinator&amp;#39;s August 2008 Demo Day in Cambridge</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.innoeco.com/2008/08/y-combinators-august-2008-demo-day-in.html"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_innoeco_com__2008_08_y-combinators-august-2008-demo-day-in_html_thumb.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Innovation Economy" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot-->[<a href="http://www.innoeco.com/2008/08/y-combinators-august-2008-demo-day-in.html">Innovation Economy</a>] <i>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...</i></p><!--Y Combinator&#39;s August 2008 Demo Day in Cambridge-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Adwatch: Obama Links Iraq and Economy in Hit on McCain</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/134922/526"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_mydd_com__story_2008_8_13_134922_526_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="MyDD" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/134922/526"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_mydd_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/134922/526" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/8/13/134922/526">MyDD</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--Adwatch: Obama Links Iraq and Economy in Hit on McCain-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Japan&amp;#39;s Economy Shrinks, Adds to Recession Fears</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26165483"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_cnbc_com__id_26165483_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="CNBC Top News and Analysis" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26165483"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_cnbc_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26165483" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26165483">CNBC Top News and Analysis</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--Japan&#39;s Economy Shrinks, Adds to Recession Fears-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The 7 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars Under $10000 [Fuel Economy]</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://consumerist.com/5035736/the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/consumerist_com__5035736_the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="Consumerist" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://consumerist.com/5035736/the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/consumerist_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://consumerist.com/5035736/the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://consumerist.com/5035736/the-7-most-fuel-efficient-used-cars-under-10000">Consumerist</a>] <i>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 &mdash; </i></p><!--The 7 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars Under $10000 [Fuel Economy]-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fed&amp;#39;s Stern: Inflation to Slow, Economy Still Weak</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26157124"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_cnbc_com__id_26157124_thumb.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="CNBC Top News and Analysis" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26157124"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_cnbc_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26157124" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/26157124">CNBC Top News and Analysis</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--Fed&#39;s Stern: Inflation to Slow, Economy Still Weak-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Economy does not concern network marketers</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://digg.com/business_finance/Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/digg_com__business_finance_Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="Digg / upcoming" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://digg.com/business_finance/Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/digg_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://digg.com/business_finance/Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://digg.com/business_finance/Economy_does_not_concern_network_marketers">Digg / upcoming</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--Economy does not concern network marketers-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ABC News: Economy Creates &amp;#39;Upper-Class Homeless&amp;#39;</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://digg.com/politics/ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/digg_com__politics_ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless_.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="Digg / upcoming" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://digg.com/politics/ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/digg_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://digg.com/politics/ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://digg.com/politics/ABC_News_Economy_Creates_Upper_Class_Homeless">Digg / upcoming</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--ABC News: Economy Creates &#39;Upper-Class Homeless&#39;-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-issues/avoiding-layoffs-economy/"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_effortlesshr_com__blog_employee-issues_avoiding-layoffs-economy__.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="effortlesshr Blog" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot--><a href="http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-issues/avoiding-layoffs-economy/"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_effortlesshr_com__favicon_ico_.ico" width="16" height="16" alt="http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-issues/avoiding-layoffs-economy/" border="0" class="favicon"/></a>&nbsp;[<a href="http://www.effortlesshr.com/blog/employee-issues/avoiding-layoffs-economy/">effortlesshr Blog</a>] <i>Everyone is feeling the pain of the poor economy, particularly small businesses. Keeping your valued employees is especially critical at this time. </i></p><!--Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Jobless claims spurt to six-year high -- economy doing worse than ...</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/07/jobless-claims-spurt-to-six-year-high-economy-doing-worse-tha/"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_bloggingstocks_com__2008_08_07_jobless-claims-spurt-to-six-year-high-economy-doing-worse-tha__thumb.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="bloggingstocks" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot-->[<a href="http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/08/07/jobless-claims-spurt-to-six-year-high-economy-doing-worse-tha/">bloggingstocks</a>] <i>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. </i></p><!--Jobless claims spurt to six-year high -- economy doing worse than ...-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The Social Web Economy: Introduction</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#13;&#10;<p><!--screenshot-->&#13;&#10;<a href="http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/08/the-social-web-economy-introduction/"><img src="http://www.econwatch.com/thumb/www_socialtimes_com__2008_08_the-social-web-economy-introduction__.ico" width="120" height="90" alt="The Social Times" align="right" class="thumb"/></a><!--screenshot-->[<a href="http://www.socialtimes.com/2008/08/the-social-web-economy-introduction/">The Social Times</a>] <i>As my life has become increasingly reliant on the good health of the &#8220;social web economy&#8221;, I&#8217;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.</i></p><!--The Social Web Economy: Introduction-->]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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