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  • UPDATE: Obama Sees Energy As Way Out of US Jobs Slump Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 4:41PM(Updates with statements from interview with Hycrete chief executive.)
  • Obama Holds Out Hope that Energy Will Help US Jobs Picture Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 4:11PMWASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Flanked by executives from energy-efficiency and renewable-energy companies, U.S. President Barack Obama held out hope that the country could work its way out of its worst unemployment picture in more than 25 years through energy investments.
  • Recovery in Action: CA, FL, KY, NC, ND, TN Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 2:32PMThe Vice President announces $4.7 billion in Recovery Act funds for improving internet access in rural areas. This is just one of many projects recently launched across the country. From investments in clean energy to rebuilding community health centers, read about some of the exciting Recovery projects going on this week.
  • Schaeffer's Media Outtake: The Volatility Game Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 1:17PM"During the past week, institutional investors have started selling stock options that expire in December 2010 and buying others that expire in September and October 2009...( Read More )
  • Lightwave Power, Inc. Announces an NREL Award for the Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Program Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 10:57AMCAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Lightwave Power, Inc., a company focused on commercializing breakthrough improvements to solar cells and panels using novel light management films, together with Iowa State University, today announced the reception of a $450,000 award from the U.S.
  • Geneva Sees Opportunity in Bern’s Concessions on Bank Secrecy Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 10:07AMJuly 2 (Bloomberg) -- On a hot Saturday morning in May at the Rolle yacht club on Lake Geneva, Guy de Picciotto , chief executive officer of Switzerland’s Union Bancaire Privee, smears on sunblock as he rallies a professional, lycra-clad crew of six to race his 35-foot, $600,000 catamaran.
  • 2nd UPDATE:Merkel Wants Sustainable Fiscal Policy Post Crisis Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 5:04AM(Adds comment.) BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- Germany is to insist that new financial rules are implemented to prevent the financial crisis from being repeated, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday, adding that governments must aim for exit strategies from their fiscal policies.
  • Obama Administration Launches Initiative to bring Broadband, Jobs to More Americans Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 5:01AMVice President Kicks-Off Administration's Rural Tour, Announces Availability of the $4 Billion in Recovery Act Funding to Increase Broadband Access and Adoption
  • Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Remarks at Broadband Event with Lt. Governor Fisher Cleveland, Ohio Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 5:41PMHello everybody. Thank you for having me here today. We have been on the road for the last few hours. This morning, I was in Erie, PA with Vice President Biden and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to announce President Obama's ambitious new effort to pave the way for nationwide broadband access.
  • Commerce Secretary Locke Highlights Recovery Act Initiative to Bring Broadband, Jobs to Urban and Rural America Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 5:41PMCLEVELAND— Commerce Secretary Gary Locke addressed the importance of increasing broadband service and adoption—especially in U.S. urban areas—to stimulate job creation and economic growth today at the Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Locke’s visit followed Vice President Biden’s announcement earlier today of the availability of $4 billion in American Recovery and ...
  • Banks Falling 24% Since May Foreshadow S&P 500 Slump (Update3) Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 5:08PMJuly 1 (Bloomberg) -- Declines of more than 20 percent in regional banks and homebuilders and the failure of transportation companies to erase their annual loss may be signs the rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is about to fizzle.
  • Bangkok Post : In search of a golden opportunity Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 5:01PMWhen the economy declines, the US dollar weakens or inflation rises, gold is always a good asset hedge. At present, the price of gold is increasing dramatically after stock market volatility.
  • Remarks of the President in an Online Town Hall on Health Care Reform Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 4:52PMWhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the federal government.
  • VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO BRING BROADBAND, JOBS TO MORE AMERICANS Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 4:07PMWATTSBURG, Pa., July 1, 2009 – Vice President Biden today announced the availability of $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act loans and grants to help bring broadband service to un-served and underserved communities across America.
  • Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Remarks at Broadband Event with Vice President Biden Wattsburg, Pennsylvania Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 3:41PMHello everybody. Thank you for coming out. It’s great to be with all of you, and with Vice President Biden and our Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
  • Commerce Secretary Locke, Vice President Biden Launch Initiative to Bring Broadband, Jobs to More Americans Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 3:41PMWATTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA— Commerce Secretary Locke joined Vice President Biden today to announce the availability of $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act loans and grants to help bring broadband service to unserved and underserved communities across America.
  • Japanese banks plan to merge; create top 6th in nation Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 3:26PMAFP/Tokyo Japanese lenders Shinsei and Aozora, both deep in the red due to the global financial crisis, announced yesterday plans for a merger that would create the nation’s sixth biggest commercial bank.
  • IMLS Report: Libraries are a Vital Community Resource in the Information Age Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 3:04PMThe character of library services has changed dramatically with the advent of new information technologies, the continuous development of locally-tailored services, and the expectations of the 21st century library user, according to the first analysis of the Grants to States program by the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS).
  • Report: states not filling transit needs with ARRA Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 2:41PMA new report released today by Smart Growth America, based on federal and state data, found that states’ choices of transportation projects to fund under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) are a mixed bag: some states are funding projects that make progress toward policy and accountability objectives laid out by the law and the Administration, but too many states are not.
  • Former Ultimate Fighter Champ to play in American Century Championship Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 1:47PMFormer UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell will move from the octagon to the tee box as the first-ever mixed martial artist to compete in the American Century Championship. The pro-celebrity event will be held in mid-July at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
  • Bernanke on the Great Depression Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 11:08AMA major result of last year’s credit storm is a lingering sense of dread and foreboding among investors. Many are waiting for the proverbial “other shoe to drop” as the memories of last year’s crisis, and its attendant economic effects, are still fresh in mind.
  • Transportation projects funded under stimulus ‘mixed bag’ Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 10:21AMWASHINGTON — A new report released June 29 by Smart Growth America that is based on federal and state data, found that states’ choices of transportation projects to fund under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) are a mixed bag.
  • Obama Unveils New Standards for Lighting Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 9:53AMNew energy efficiency rules aimed at saving billions of dollars were announced Monday jointly by U.S. President Barack Obama and Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
  • The banker who could not live with his shame Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 7:23AMWhen Huibert Boumeester left his home in Belgravia last Monday morning, it was supposed to have been to attend an appointment to start rebuilding a once-glittering banking career. After three months out of work while battling depression, he was due to discuss his options with a City headhunting agency.
  • Clean energy: Costs and necessity Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 5:11AMTHE United States House of Representatives was recently commended by several pro-environment organizations and agencies for its passage of The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, otherwise known as House Resolution 2454. This new bill, when ratified, is expected to “steer America towards a clean and renewable energy future” and “will be the stimulus for billions of investments, ...
  • 1999 NEWS ARCHIVE Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 4:58AMArchive of past news articles on theme & amusement parks, thrill rides and attractions.
  • Winners and losers emerge in climate bill Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 11:36PMCHRIS KAHN AP Energy Writer NEW YORK - In addition to raising energy prices, the climate legislation that's winding through Congress would create a parallel financial system with a carbon-based currency.
  • Quotes on the climate bill Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 12:41PM"From new jobs to energy security to protecting the environment, our legislation will benefit families in Nevada and for the first time, take steps to reduce carbon emissions linked to climate change. ...
  • Budget makes hard choices but maintains farm safety net Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 12:35PMThese are extraordinary economic times. President Barack Obama told the American people openly and candidly that we face a trillion-dollar deficit, a financial crisis and a costly recession.
  • Winners and losers emerge in climate bill Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 11:39AMNEW YORK (AP) -- In addition to raising energy prices, the climate legislation that's winding through Congress would create a parallel financial system with a carbon-based currency. The House on Friday narrowly passed landmark legislation meant to curb greenhouse gas emissions and create an energy-efficient economy, voting 219-212. President Barack Obama on Saturday urged senators to follow suit.
  • Carson and Hill vote in favor of climate bill Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 11:35AMOnly two members of Indiana's House delegation voted in favor of a bill to force reductions in greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.
  • Winners and losers emerge in climate bill Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 10:53AMIn addition to raising energy prices, the climate legislation that's winding through Congress would create a parallel financial system with a carbon-based currency. The House on Friday narrowly passed landmark legislation meant to curb greenhouse gas... Sponsored Topics: Climate legislation - Greenhouse gas - Environment - Climate Change - Legislation
  • Be a Penny Stock Millionaire! Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 6:49AMThe story of Wal-Mart's rise from a $21.5 million capitalization.
  • Family fun provides teachable moments at a small cost Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 5:45AM(ARA) - The change in seasons brings a change in family activities. With a little planning and a lot of fun, financial education can be packed into every weekend -- without spending a lot of money.
  • House passes bill on climate Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ 12:52AMWASHINGTON -- In a triumph for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed sweeping legislation Friday that calls for the nation’s first limits on pollution linked to global warming and aims to usher in a new era of cleaner, yet more costly energy.
  • UPDATED and FINAL: WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Calls Energy Bill Passage Critical to Stronger American Economy Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 11:07PMWASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama praised the House of Representatives for passing the energy bill on Friday evening. This historic piece of legislation will not just lessen our dependence on foreign oil, but also spark a clean energy transformation in our economy that will create millions of new American jobs that pay well and cannot be outsourced. Clean energy and the ...
  • WWF Welcomes House Passage of Landmark Energy and Climate Legislation Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 6:41PMWASHINGTON----In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed landmark legislation that would constitute America's biggest step to date in responding to the energy and climate crises.
  • FDA to reassess toxin in cans, plastic Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:30PMA coalition of investors and other groups representing $26 billion in assets has lauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for agreeing to reassess the safety of bisphenol A, a controversial chemical used frequently in can linings and hard plastics.
  • How the Tahoe community rallied behind the loss after Angora Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 3:12PMWhen the Angora fire broke out two years ago, the South Shore community rallied to help those who had lost nearly everything.
  • Is The Bond Market Too Optimistic? Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 2:44PMNew issues hit levels last seen before the credit crunch. But proceed with caution.
  • A Historic Energy Bill Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 9:47AMIn advance of the House vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, the President weighed in heavily for passage. Updated with video.
  • Xie Lab uncovers molecular machinery related to stem cell fate Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 9:43AM( Stowers Institute for Medical Research ) The Stowers Institute's Xie Lab has revealed how the BAM protein affects germline stem cell differentiation and how it is involved in regulating the quality of stem cells through intercellular competition. The work was published today by PNAS Early Edition.
  • Week Ahead: HMV, Greene King, ASOS Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 6:54AMNo FTSE 100 companies are scheduled to declare results next week which leaves the field clear for second liners such as ASOS, HMV and Greene King.
  • Interesting Facts and Figures : Michael Jackson Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 3:40AMAmerican superstar Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958 and has been entertaining audiences nearly his entire life.
  • Volcker Gets Less Than He Wants in Curbing Excesses (Update1) Thursday, June 25, 2009 @ 10:57PMJune 25 (Bloomberg) -- The salad was made with the first green shoots from the White House garden. The main course was roast beef. The topic of conversation in the second-story Family Dining Room on a warm evening in April: President Barack Obama ’s economic policies.
  • Economic Crisis Stirs Free-Market Debate Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 2:06AMThe steps taken to prevent an economic collapse have challenged longstanding assumptions about the operation of modern free-market capitalism championed by Adam Smith, and the role of the government in the economy.
  • Investor’s Widow Says Madoff Murdered Husband Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 3:33PM“I think he’s a murderer.” Those are the words of Claudine de la Villehuchet, the widow of the French aristocrat who committed suicide in December after losing $1.4 billion of his clients’ money with Bernard L. Madoff.
  • Sarkozy Says Full-Body Muslim Gowns a ‘Symbol of Enslavement’ Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 2:23PMIn a joint session of the parliament, the French president Nicolas Sarkozy said the Muslim burqa was “not welcome” in France.
  • Schaeffer's Media Outtake: A Big Bet on Inflation Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 1:17PM"Mark Spitznagel made a fortune predicting the 'black swan' that hit markets last year...( Read More )
  • Jose Rizal's hidden discourse against Charter change Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 11:42AMAmidst the token “motherhood statements” accorded his status, Rizal has become out of common touch and seemingly superfluous in these times when charter change and other political issues dominate the national and popular discourse.