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My Visit To The US Treasury, Part 6

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:44:27 GMT

Now, none of us knew when we came that only bloggers were invited. Personally, I expected it to be a broader press briefing that some bloggers could come to as well. “Deep background” is well understood to the press, but new to bloggers. My blogging friends at the meeting can correct me, but all of us were surprised that it was only bloggers at the meeting.[More...]

18 Rules Associated With Complex System Failure

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:19:53 GMT

This list below was on ZDnet and is a cut and paste job from this Brief Paper "How Complex Systems Fail" by Richard I. Cook. I suggest reading Normal Accidents if this field of extreme risk interests you. My only argument is how often behaviour and culture and positive re-inforcement in the form of money etc. aren't mentioned as leading to accidents.[More...]

Wall Street Closes Higher, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Rallies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:45 GMT

US stocks finished higher on Friday as investors shrugged off disappointing government data showing the unemployment rate hit 10.2 percent in October - the highest in 26-1/2 years.[More...]

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:18 GMT

Biostar Pharmaceuticals has completed a private placement that raised $3.6 million in new capital. Biostar will use the proceeds to complete its new raw materials processing facility. By taking its raw material production in house, Biostar will lower costs and ensure its product quality. Biostar plans to sell excess raw materials to other pharmaceutical companies in the Shaanxi province.[More...]

Bulls Back On Track?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT

Good morning. With chants of "Dow 10K… Dow 10K" once again rising from the streets at the corner of Broad and Wall yesterday, it is easy to believe that the bulls are back on track and that we'll soon be looking at new highs for the stock market. And when reviewing the data inputs to yesterday's 204 point romp, it is also easy to don the Dow10K hat once again and join in on the celebration.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

US Stock Futures Slip After Disappointing Jobs Report, AIG (NYSE: AIG) Eye

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:44:24 GMT

US stock futures pointed to a weaker start on Friday after a government release showed jobless rate hit 10.2% in October.[More...]

Your Kind of Day?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:48 GMT

As a rule, I try not to read too terribly much into a "Fed Day" as there is usually a big batch of volatility that may or may not mean much of anything come the dawn of the next day. Maybe, it's just me. Or maybe there are others that find themselves inclined to simply stand aside and watch the nuttiness from the sidelines on "Fed Days." But in any event, the volatility after a Fed announcement, while fun to watch, may not be telling as to what to expect in the future.[More...]

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:14 GMT

Don't put off this important piece of the financial-planning process.[More...]

Luring online dollars

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

Nov. 8--This holiday season, consumers plan to spend less -- so retailers are trying an array of tactics to get a larger share of their online dollars.
Online sales have become an important part of overall revenue for retail businesses, and the shopping season during the last two months of the year can make or break the bottom line.
To lure shoppers to their sites, companies are using the tried-and-true tactics of free shipping and online specials, but they also are testing the appeal of online layaway programs and gift guides.

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My Visit To The US Treasury, Part 6

18 Rules Associated With Complex System Failure

Wall Street Closes Higher, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Rallies

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

US Stock Futures Slip After Disappointing Jobs Report, AIG (NYSE: AIG) Eye

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Luring online dollars

Federal law gives rights to renters: Banks hide details during foreclosures

Popular local coffee purveyor Peet's set to open at Northgate

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, David Nicklaus column: The federal bailout of banks may not be as costly as feared

Business Highlights

Jobless rate tops 10.2 percent; few signs of hope

Return of Red Lobster: Restaurant rebuilds at The Promenade

Fortunes up at AIG in third quarter

October sales offer relief to merchants

Target.com to Offer Select DVDs at $10

AIG Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on SUN, KSS, TNB, KR, MR and SNDK

Business Wire Retail Report on October 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Former Nevada Deputy Insurance Commissioner Gary Cooper Joins Safety National

PicksThatMove.Com Announces Investment Opinion on Q, WTM, AIG, LFGB and QAU

nuBridges and PGP Corporation Partner to Protect Transported Digital Information

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Form 4 MANSELL KEVIN For: Oct 15 (10K)

Form 4 JOHNSON JAMES A /DC/ For: Oct 12 (10K)

Form 4 MCDONALD WESLEY S For: Oct 09 (10K)

Form 4 BRENNAN DONALD For: Oct 08 (10K)

Form 4 MCDONALD WESLEY S For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 MANSELL KEVIN For: Sep 10 (10K)

Form 4 KOHLS CORPORATION For: Sep 09 Filed by: SOMMERHAUSER PETER M (10K)

Form 4 SICA FRANK V For: Sep 10 (10K)

Form 4 KELLOGG WILLIAM S For: Sep 09 (10K)

Form 4 HERMA JOHN F For: Sep 09 (10K)