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Tag: Recession
Why I Feel Bad for Pepper-Spraying Policeman, Lt. John Pike | The Atlantic
…it’s a dozen scared kids and a police officer named John Pike spraying them in the face from three feet away. And while it’s his finger pulling the trigger, the police system is what put him in the position to be standing in front of those students.
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- California’s Budget Position in October
- California Exports on Pace for Best Year Ever
- September California Imports
- Consumer Credit in September
- U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in September as Exports Reach Record High
- Events of Interest
- November 16, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting: US Recovery: Can California Take the Lead this Time?
- December 5, 2011: HSBC presents: Business Without Borders: Your Company’s Future in Our Changing Global Economy.
Where to get startup cash now | money.cnn.com
Bank credit is scarce and investors are skittish, but that didn’t stop these 6 start ups. They found creative ways to raise cash during the downturn.
Problem Solver: Numbers don’t add up on credit card charge – Chicago Tribune
“However, we need to inform you that credits are not considered as payments on credit accounts,” the representative wrote. “Therefore, the credits (of $1,450) were not considered as payments on this account, and the interest charges were applied correctly.”
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- October U.S. Labor Market Report
- U.S. Auto Sales Rise Again in October
- Solid September Hotel Results in Southern California
- Global Economic Monitor: The Floods in Thailand
- Events of Interest
- November 10, 2011: 23rd Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference
- November 16, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting: US Recovery: Can California Take the Lead this Time?
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- Real GDP Growth in 3rd Quarter 2011 Came in +2.5%
- California New Home Construction Up 9.6% Over the Year
- Nonresidential Construction Rises 12.4% in September
- Impact of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) on the Local Economy
- Events of Interest
- SAVE THE DATE! November 3, 2011: The 16th Annual Eddy Awards®
- November 10, 2011: 23rd Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference
- November 16, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting: US Recovery: Can California Take the Lead this Time?
Morgan Stanley Says Europe’s Pandora’s Box Has Been Opened | ZeroHedge
…the same poll has found that 63% of Germans think Greece should be kicked out of the Euro, with just 32% believing the country can still be saved
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- California’s Budget Position in September
- SoCal Home Sales Up a Bit, Prices Down
- California Exports Continue Hot Streak
- August California Imports
- U.S. Trade Deficit Basically Unchanged in August
- U.S. Households Have Deleveraged to Early 2005 Levels
- Recession Not Expected
- Events of Interest
- October 19, 2011: L.A. NABE Monthly Luncheon Meeting: James Goldberg’s Investment Outlook
- SAVE THE DATE! November 3, 2011: The 16th Annual Eddy Awards®
- November 10, 2011: 23rd Annual Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference0000000000000
Bank Of America Branch Refuses To Allow Protesters To Close Accounts (VIDEO)
You can’t be a customer and a protester at the same time, the manager said.
What about the 1st Amendment? – Ed.
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