* US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: ANALYSIS: Democratic wins leave the Republicans adrift Nov 7, 2008
Hanging over the debate and further exacerbating the gulf between factions is the critical state of the US economy, which more than any other factor cost McCain the election. Republicans are also waking up this week to the realization that their assumed superiority on economic issues can no longer be relied upon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Minneapolis-St. Paul makes Forbes top 10 Best Cities for Singles list Sep 6, 2008
Paul makes Forbes top 10 Best Cities for Singles list - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Charlotte among Best Cities for Singles Sep 6, 2008
Charlotte among Best Cities for Singles - Charlotte Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Forbes says Atlanta the top spot for singles Sep 5, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Swedish Banks Deny Seniors Loans, Credit Cards... Aug 22, 2008
So, anytime, anyone uses actuarial science to factor cost of risk, it becomes "Age Discrimination". Not hiring someone who doesn't know how to do the job = "Ability based Discrimination". (The Drudge Report)
Putting College Tuition on Plastic Aug 20, 2008
Also of concern from the Sallie Mae/Gallup poll is the finding that some 40% of families didn't factor cost into the decision about which school their undergraduate should attend, which is astounding given the price difference among schools. Tuition at a private, four-year college averages about $24,000 a year, while a good public institution may be as little as $10,000, even for out-of-state enrollees, according to the College Board, the nonprofit that administers the SAT. "We eliminate homes... (Time.com)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with the Islamic Republic of Iran Jul 19, 2008
Real GDP growth (factor cost; percentage change). 5. (IMF News)
Consumers pick home over flying; avoided trips cost economy billions May 30, 2008
The more than 100,000 trips a day that don't happen because of the hassle factor cost the U.S. economy an estimated $26. 5 billion in forgone travel spending, TIA President Roger Dow said Thursday. (USA Today -- Money)
Corporate earnings remain on uptrend Feb 25, 2008
The company's corporate earnings in 2008 and 2009 will hinge on cement demand growth, the extent of our ability to pass through market factor cost increases to customers and our efficiency in mobilising the entire population of Lafarge Malayan Cement to carry out the company's strategies and action plans in the five directions mentioned above. DATUK SERI STANLEY THAI. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Growth rate may slow down Feb 10, 2008
The Indian economy is expected to 00004000 grow at a slower pace of 8. 7% than the projected 9. (India Times)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2007 Article IV Consultation with Dominica Aug 17, 2007
Real GDP (factor cost) ... GDP deflator (factor cost). (IMF News)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2007 Article IV Consultation with The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Jun 16, 2007
GDP at constant prices (at factor cost). 11. (IMF News)
GDP growth soars to 9.4 pc in 2006-07 Jun 1, 2007
As for the negatives, the overall economic growth, as measured by the GDP at factor cost, slowed down to 9. 1 per cent during the fourth (January-March) quarter of 2006-07 as compared to the 10 per cent growth achieved during the same quarter in the previous fiscal. (Hindu)
Much Ado About Microsofts Surface Computer Jun 1, 2007
May 31, 2007, 10:44 am. It was just about the strangest call Id ever received from Microsoft. (New York Times)
Perception is everything... May 10, 2007
The Age Blogs: Screen Play. Welcome to The Age Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Business saddled with $3b burden of drug use Apr 23, 2007
248 billion, while crimes where both drugs and alcohol were a factor cost a further $1. 31 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A medical history Mar 9, 2007
The high price of health insurance, the cost of medical care itself, Medicare, Medicaid " The health care system is fraught with issues most can't begin to parse. But human interaction with a doctor -- that's something we can all understand. And it's something patients seem to experiencing a lot less of these days -- partly because of the advent of lifesaving technologies and partly because of the demands "the system" places on doctors. And, according to retired doctor William F. Wieting, this... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Cisco Delivers New Unified Communications Solutions Mar 6, 2007
Enter your search terms. Cisco announced new products and applications that allow organizations to use their network as a platform for more effective and more personalized business collaboration. (Playfuls.com)
India's GDP to grow over 9% for 2nd year running Feb 7, 2007
Wednesday, February 7, 2007. India's GDP to grow over 9 pc for second year running. (Hindustan Times, India)
Teen boozing reflects on parents Feb 4, 2007
In 2005 youth traffic crashes in which alcohol was a factor cost the state $107. 8 million. (Las Vegas Sun)
