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Things Fall Apartnew
Four years ago, the city entrusted developer Cameron Kuhn with saving downtown Orlando. How's that going, anyway?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-18-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
How Bad is the Subprime Crisis in Philly?new
The city hasn't suffered from devalued homes and jobs losses like other parts of the country, but many people with poor credit who bought homes will soon be struggling to pay their mortgages, if they aren't already.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Ted Hesson |
10-16-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Thornburg Investment Management: Profiting Off Sudan?new
As the fifth largest institutional holder of stock in a subsidiary of a Chinese oil company operating in Sudan, the company is on the radar of a group that lobbies state governments to divest from companies supporting the Sudanese government, due to the human rights violations in that country.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-11-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Is It Time for British Columbia to Raise its Minimum Wage?new
B.C. hasn't raised its $8/hour minimum wage since 2001, which has created plenty of grief for Keona Wiley and thousands of others.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
10-09-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Polar Oppositesnew
As oil and gas rig counts continue to rise in north Louisiana, Gulf drilling and inshore activity in the state's southern reaches are mired in a slump.
Tags: Economic Issues
What's Art Got to Do With Massachusetts' Casino Gamble?new
Casinos do add jobs and tourism, but they also stomp on industry elsewhere -- Connecticut concert halls and stadiums have seen all the best touring acts get sucked up by the deep-pocketed Mohegan Sun.
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
10-02-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
A Gulf of Indifferencenew
There are good reasons why politicians and special interests are branding a portion of southeast Louisiana as America's Energy Coast. Let's hope the country is listening.
Tags: Economic Issues
Too Little, Too Late on Predatory Lendingnew
Predatory lending action is helping some, but the worst may still be ahead.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
09-13-2007 |
Economy
Corporate Incentives: Down the Slippery Slopenew
North Carolina's delusional economic development policy headed for the rubber room recently, as the legislature and Gov. Mike Easley clashed, then compromised, over a bill to give Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. up to $40 million to keep its Fayetteville plant open and stay in the state.
Tags: Economic Issues
No Sympathy for Homeowners with Exploding ARMsnew
Why should I feel sorry for someone who didn't think things through and jumped too early at the first loan they could get?
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-13-2007 |
Economy
Of Course You Qualify!new
Foreclosure is the tragic end of predatory lending, lax regulations, and fraud on the part of some brokers and lenders, as well as ignorance, self-delusion, and misplaced trust on the part of many buyers.
San Diego Reader |
Thomas Larson |
09-11-2007 |
Economy
Paradise Lostnew
Squabbling, bad management and development threaten to destroy Cassadaga, the one place in Central Florida that doesn't look like every other place.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Sheffield |
09-06-2007 |
Economy
Let's Foreclose on the Gold Domenew
Legislators created the misery for thousands of Georgians who are losing their homes -- it's time to throw the bastards out!
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
08-30-2007 |
Economy
Mortgage Crisis: Nothing Out of Nothingnew
Why is anybody at all surprised about the collapse of companies that treated debts as assets?
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
08-29-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Show Me the Moneynew
Although I have three Columbia University degrees, I'm working during the day managing an office and stay up all night writing freelance articles, since writing has always been my ultimate career goal.
New York Press |
Gerry Visco |
08-23-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
