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Strategy of the Fittestnew
Moss Landing’s development diversity makes it an economic survivor.
Monterey County Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
10-19-2011 |
Economy
Tags: Moss Landing
The View From Venusnew
Jacque Fresco designed a society without politics, poverty and war. Will it ever leave the drawing board?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeff Gore |
10-14-2011 |
Economy
Outgreened and Uncountednew
Oregon spent hundreds of millions to create “green” jobs, but it can’t say how many it got.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
10-07-2011 |
Economy
Boeing Gets Tax Break in San Antonio 787 Dreamliner Contractnew
Corporate welfare can feel like an abstraction, until it lands on top of you. Such has been the case of Boeing's decision to have six of the much ballyhooed 787 Dreamliners refurbished at Port San Antonio.
San Antonio Current |
Tony Cantú |
10-06-2011 |
Economy
Running the Numbers at the Arkansas Lottery Officenew
The story of Arkansas' lottery has taken some rough turns.
Arkansas Times |
Gerard Matthews |
09-21-2011 |
Economy
Census Shows Significant Effects of Recession on Poverty Ratesnew
46.2 million people live in poverty, the Census Bureau reports. Additionally, 2010 is the fourth consecutive annual increase and the largest number in the 52 years for which poverty estimates have been published.
The American Independent News Network |
Marcos Restrepo |
09-15-2011 |
Economy
Obama's Economic Garden Needs Carenew
Emory's assistant finance professor reminds that our economy requires watering and feeding in order to flower.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas More Smith |
09-14-2011 |
Economy
Groupoff: Some business owners say they lose money on Groupon and other coupon dealsnew
Some Boulder County employers are airing concerns about Groupon and similar group discount programs, citing costs that they say can be debilitating to small businesses.
“It’s been the single worst business decision I’ve ever made,” Rachel Bacchus, owner of Boulder-based ELDO Esthetics and Waxing, says of her experience with Groupon.
Boulder Weekly |
Jefferson Dodge |
08-05-2011 |
Economy
Young, Poor, Invisiblenew
In Alameda County, job scarcity and high tuition rates are causing more youth to join the hidden poor.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
07-28-2011 |
Economy
Tags: Poverty
The Economy is Greatnew
Brace yourself for a brave new world.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Trevor Scott Howell |
07-28-2011 |
Economy
Will Efforts to Revitalize San Antonio's Core Draw Locals Back?new
Justin Arecchi remembers brainstorming with local developers and pioneers like Hap Veltman and downtown jazz staple Jim Cullum for hours at a stretch at the long-since shuttered Kangaroo Court restaurant and bar along the River Walk.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
07-27-2011 |
Economy
Tags: san antonio riverwalk
In pursuit of a ‘better’ city, less tangible values become paramountnew
Travel magazines thrive on tourist recommendations that puncture popular myths about seemingly familiar places. In San Antonio’s rapid transformation across a number of sectors, today’s mapmakers can be excused for mostly missing the boat.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
07-25-2011 |
Economy
The GOP Bets on Bad Judgement
Conventional wisdom floggers say that if Congress can't strike a deal and economic consequences follow—a reduction in the ratings of U.S. government-issued securities and a panic in the securities market—voters will hold Republicans accountable in 2012. Even if things don't turn that far south, the GOP will pay for their intransigence. Obama wins in a cakewalk. I'm not so sure.
Toxic Assets
The next time someone tells you that capitalism is efficient, remember the mold houses.
Does Your Boss Steal Your Pay?new
As if rising prices and job insecurity weren't enough, many workers are victims of wage theft.
Valley Advocate |
Stephanie Kraft |
07-14-2011 |
Economy
