Obituaries for Sunday, November 30, 2008 Nov 30, 2008
Otto kept up-to-date on buying new cars and then traveled around the local countryside checking out the sites. He started traveling more after he joined AARP and particularly liked the dinner theater trips. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
School Committee approves salary increase against FinCom, Selectmen advice Nov 27, 2008
He said the board is concerned with possible additional state aid cuts within the fiscal year, and said the town will also likely see less revenue in areas such as excise tax, as fewer residents are buying new cars given the economic uncertainty. This is a time when we shouldn t be talking about raises when people are concerned about having jobs, he said. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Burns Harbor steelworkers could face layoffs Nov 25, 2008
No one is buying new cars, and no one is buying steel. The Unions have lost their leverage, and it is now time to pay the piper. (Munster Times, IN)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 13, 2008
People aren't buying new cars because of the economy and credit crunch which in turn means loss for the auto industry. Wages are cheaper overseas which keep foreign companies strong. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Clayson's 'nanny state' is nonsense Nov 13, 2008
s/ Steve Cross "Sorry but I've paid enough. I'll quit and live off what I've saved for. Instead of buying new cars and big screens I've bought weapons and lots of food. Even Wiccans have the right to defend themselves. I just heard Ford and GM are begging for help. OK, redesign your car every five years and youll save billions and give us a better car. Get the Al Gores of their back and make smog laws good for five years. Thats all the help you get from me. Five were fools and... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tough times give discount businesses real estate appeal Nov 7, 2008
They re the beneficiary of nobody buying new cars. During a conference call on Sept. 22, William C. Rhodes III, chairman, president and CEO for AutoZone, said, On the new-store front, we opened 185 stores and relocated 14, expanding our presence in markets across North America. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Exchanges urged to work together Nov 5, 2008
The collapse in global markets has brought to a halt a five-year bull run in the Indian market, ushering in a period of hardship for Indian companies and retail investors used to sending their children to school or buying new cars with their earnings from day trading. Mr Narain said the NSE was still pushing ahead with new products, launching currency futures in August for which average daily trading activity has reached $130m. (FT.com -- Markets)
The state of the local economy: Local businesses share their stories Nov 1, 2008
Are local consumers still buying new cars, dining out and/or spending money on designer label jeans, or have they pushed more frivolous purchases to the back burner. During interviews this week, business owners in Hanover and Norwell offered their perspectives on the economy and how they ve been doing. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Rich-Poor Gap Widens in Europe, North America Oct 25, 2008
We know people at our church who are wealthy who think nothing of trips to Europe, buying a second home, buying new cars. We, on the other hand, are still trying to find the cheapest, safest place to live and are having to move again since apartment prices keep going up. (Washington Post)
Slump in consumer spending hurting Valley repair shops Oct 20, 2008
He said customers are not buying new cars, and they are putting off auto repairs. He said that includes basic maintenance as well as discretionary repairs. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Valley cities face sweeping budget cuts Oct 17, 2008
People are making fewer trips to the mall, thinking twice about buying new cars and traveling less to the Valley's tourist destinations. The collapse of the real-estate bubble has evaporated revenues from construction-sales taxes and building-permit fees. (AZCentral -- News)
David Barclay: All the change we can stand Oct 11, 2008
Americans were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacationing overseas and generally living large ... Americans were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacationing overseas and generally living large. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Change' in statistics Oct 10, 2008
5 percent; the Dow Jones hit a record high 14,000 plus; Americans were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacations overseas living large. But Americans wanted "change!" So in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress, and yes, we got "change," all right. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
With credit drying up, car buyers bring cash Oct 8, 2008
The few consumers who are buying new cars are being forced into bigger down payments or all-cash deals in the latest sign of how the credit crisis is battering an already weak auto market. The average down payment on financed car purchases has jumped nearly $1,000, about 20 percent, since July, and all-cash transactions are at their highest point in three years, according to data from the research firm JD Power & Associates. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Best New Cars of 2009—If Anyone Is Still Buying New Cars Oct 7, 2008
The Best New Cars of 2009 If Anyone Is Still Buying New Cars - BusinessWeek. Search all of BusinessWeek. (BusinessWeek)
Mitsubishi workers agree to contract Oct 5, 2008
poppy79 wrote on Oct 4, 2008 10:56 PM:" Thank God common sense won over! Does it suck to have to give up approx. $10,000 a year in wages? Duh..yeah! Think about it though. The economy right now stinks! Are you out there buying new cars? Heck no you aren't! Why? Because times right now are bad...period! I'm glad common sense won out in the end and we all have a job to report to come Monday! ". ambeeeant wrote on Oct 4, 2008 10:52 PM:" To Bama Yankee: Yes, that did happen at that time. This time... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Democrats brought on current crisis (1080) Oct 3, 2008
wrote on Sep 28, 2008 6:27 AM:" George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine. About two years ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; 3) the unemployment rate was 4.5%. 4) the DOW JONES hit a record high--14,000 + 5) American's were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacations overseas, living large!... But American's wanted 'CHANGE'! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress and yes--we got... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
U.S. needs real change, not Palin Sep 25, 2008
Americans were buying new cars, taking cruises and vacations overseas living large. But Americans wanted Change. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Health cuts rejected Sep 24, 2008
The sales taxes and license fees that pay for mental- and public-health services have declined as people stopped buying new cars and cut back on shopping. After two hours of hearings, supervisors ordered Moreno and the county administrative officer to find a new cost-cutting plan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Biden Claims His Helicopter 'Forced Down' in Afghanistan... Sep 23, 2008
4) the DOW JONES hit a record high--14,000 + 5) Americans were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacations overseas, living large. But Americans wanted 'CHANGE. (The Drudge Report)
Call for funding police, fire OT Aug 23, 2007
"The economy is not going in a positive direction. There is not a lot of building going on. The interest rates just dropped. People are not buying new cars. . . . That all has an effect on our budget.". Bisignani is not requesting any additional funding for the struggling Saugus Public Library. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Grease is the word Aug 9, 2007
"Diesels have a notoriously long life span and are a much sturdier vehicle," said Jamie Merkle, a schoolteacher and vegetable oil conversion consultant from Hudson who owns two grease cars, a 1987 Mercedes-Benz SDL and a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. "We have an obsession with new cars. People keep buying new cars and we keep making new cars, and that's just a huge drain on our resources.". Merkle recommends the Greasecar kit, which employs the most popular, two-tank configuration. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Retiring comfortably isn't as tough as you think May 13, 2007
That's 30 percent of income that won't need to be replaced when the mortgage is paid off and buying new cars is no longer a thrill. We adore our children but, with any luck, they are off the payroll by the time we retire. (Boston Globe)
Forbes: Clubs take the pain out of owning a supercar Apr 26, 2007
Almost all the clubs solicit member opinions before buying new cars. In Atlanta, the debate is between a late 1960s Pontiac GTO or Chevrolet Camaro convertible. (MSNBC -- Business)
Old problems persist amid Russia's boom Apr 25, 2007
Old problems persist amid Russias fiscal boom. Alcoholism, drug abuse, poor health care make for short life expectancy. (MSNBC -- Business)
Canadians shy away from new cars Apr 20, 2007
Retail sales were essentially flat in February as Canadian shoppers refrained from buying new cars but kept spending at gasoline stations and supermarkets. Overall sales edged 0. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Waste of money?| Apr 17, 2007
So yes, buying new cars are a losing game. You will do better buying a one-year-old second-hand vehicle. (iAfrica.com)
Hilmi: Change attitude to succeed Apr 11, 2007
If they realise this and want to see their projects succeed, they should focus on their projects and contract and not concentrate on buying new cars or having more wives, he said in reply to a supplementary question by Datuk Hasni Mohammad (BN Pontian). Hasni said the problem of low equity ownership of bumiputras could be traced back to the system as bumiputra contractors who were rewarded government contracts tended to splurge on materialistic things such as switching to imported cars. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Disabled win battle with Via Mar 24, 2007
A Via Rail spokesman, Seychelle Harding, said in an interview that buying new cars would have cost the company about three times as much. (Currently there are 440 rail cars in the Via system. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fears over U.S. lending jolt global markets Mar 15, 2007
Asian investors and economists predict that these consumers will stop buying new cars, electronics and other goods, hurting Asian economies. Heather Timmons reported from New Delhi and Julia Werdigier from London. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
