Small Businesses Lead In New Job Creation
October 5, 2011
U.S. nonfarm private employment highlights for September 2011 indicate a gain of 91,000 jobs, with 60,000 of those coming from small businesses. It appears the adage of small businesses leading the U.S. job growth stays intact. Why do small businesses continue to flourish with very little assistance ffrom the U.S. government, while the big corporations receive bailouts?
Startup America partnership open for business
September 19, 2011
Startup America Partnership | www.startupamericapartnership.org
Young companies can now register to become verified Startup America firms and gain access to resources from more than twenty five leading companies.
US Banking - Deposits UP & Investment DOWN
August 10, 2011
A clear understanding that depositors have extreme safety (within appropriate FDIC guidelines and limits) and that for investors the caveat "BUYER BEWARE" is more prominent than ever before.
July 21, 2011
Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes Historic Final Landing, Ending 30-Year Era | www.huffingtonpost.com
NASA's space shuttle fleet began with its first launch on April 12, 1981 and retired 30 years later July 21, 2011.I believe that this wonderful program has been a Boot Strap which pulls everyone into the future way.
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3
July 12, 2011
Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3 | www.cbsnews.com
I must be prudent, hold back my immediate thoughts, and let this article's statement speak for itself:==>Obama says he cannot guarantee Social Security checks will go out on August 3
Global Motorsports Watching USA
July 4, 2011
FOTA boss Martin Whitmarsh would like for F1 to compete on the United States' east and west coasts. | formula-one.speedtv.com
During the 30-years of US open-wheel racing, I have observed USAC, IMS, CART, Indy Lights, Champ Car, IRL and the recent version Indy Car organize the racing.
Premature to celebrate Court's curb on class actions?
June 21, 2011
Justices Curb Class Actions | online.wsj.com
Yesterday the Supreme Court significantly made it much harder for lawyers to bring class actions on behalf of workers but also consumers, investors, merchants, taxpayers and others. In the process it will make life much easier for businesses and our state and federal court systems. A cause for celebration, indeed.
Cycling for more Dollars - Tour de France
June 20, 2011
TOUR DE FRANCE 2011 | www.letour.fr
Running from Saturday July 2rd to Sunday July 24th 2011, the 98th Tour de France will be made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,430.5 kilometres.
High Court's class action decision dents retail effort against interchange fees
June 20, 2011
Wal-Mart Wins Supreme Court Sex-Bias Case Ruling | online.wsj.com
The Supreme Court today significantly made it harder for consumer and commercial plaintiffs to sue corporations via class actions. Ruling in favor of Walmart in an anti-discrimination suit, the Court said plaintiffs must present substantial evidence that the various class members share a precise standard of commonality of facts and law to achieve a class certification consistent with the Constitution's due process protections of defendants. As such it is a big victory for businesses.
Durbin's debit fee Amendment survives in Congress but may not in court
June 14, 2011
Banking Industry Girds for Debit-Card War in Court | online.wsj.com
The rejection of a delay in the implementation of the Durbin Amendment rule to cap debit card swipe fees at 12 cents has emboldened the payments industry to litigate the legality of Durbin and the FRB rule proposed last December. The plaintiffs will argue that the FRB's interpretation of Durbin was way off the mark per the constitutional standards that apply to federal agencies under the Administrative Procedures Act.
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011
Can Verisk Analytics sell its advisory loss cost products overseas?
November 22, 2011