ECONOMY
Chickens, Dishwashing, and Keynesian Economics
You know, you wouldn't think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare -- yours or society's -- or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dish...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 2:48 PM
Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
Posted on 3/16/12 at 7:31 PM
Dipping My Toes
They say the four stages of living abroad are as follows: Honeymoonits aaaall good! Hostilitythis place stinks with all its corruption and pollution and no English TV! Humorsettling in allows you to l...
Posted on 2/25/12 at 9:19 AM
#OccupyWallSt Has Arrived. So Where's #OccupyLima?
A lot has changed since I've left the States. The nation flirted with economic catastrophe during the debt ceiling debacle. The Detroit Lions became a force in the NFL (with a passionate-bordering-on-...
Posted on 10/17/11 at 12:30 PM
Job Service North Dakota official will testify before Congress
BISMARCK--The executive director of Job Service North Dakota is slated to testify before Congress this week. Maren Daley will share her experiences working with North Dakotas reemployment efforts and...
Posted on 10/5/11 at 9:34 AM
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.By Steve Rothwell, AP Markets Writer , May 17, 2013
North Dakota leaders plan trade trip to Kazakhstan
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota government and trade leaders are planning a trip to Kazakhstan next week to strengthen trade ties.By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Demand for CNA skills keeps classes full
By Chris Olson, The Jamestown Sun , May 13, 2013
Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales
The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes.By By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press , May 07, 2013
Stocks surge to new highs after hiring climbs
NEW YORK (AP) — A big gain in the job market is pushing the stock market past new milestones.By Bernard Condon, AP Business Writer , May 03, 2013
N.D. economy: Not just oil: Study shows state ranked first in economic performance
North Dakota took the top ranking in a recently released study of economic performance, showing strength in technology fields in the east as well as energy jobs in the west.By By Robb Jeffries, Forum News Service , May 03, 2013
Fed: Taxes and cuts have hurt
The Federal Reserve cautioned America’s political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy. The Fed stood by its aggressive efforts to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment. But it sent its clearest signal to date that tax increases and spending cuts that kicked in this year are slowing the economy.By By Martin Crutsinger, Associates Press , May 02, 2013
Midwest, Plains economic survey index dips
A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dropped last month but continues to suggest improving economic growth for the region.May 01, 2013
Stocks sputter on tepid US economic growth
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market sputtered Friday after the U.S. economy didn't grow as much as hoped. Neither did earnings from a handful of big companies.By Steve Rothwell, AP Markets Writer , April 26, 2013
Stocks up as job market improves; stimulus chatter
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved higher Thursday after claims for unemployment benefits fell and name-brand companies like Royal Caribbean and Harley-Davidson reported healthy profits.By Christina Rexrode, AP Business Writer , April 25, 2013
State-owned Bank of ND makes record $81M profit
The state-owned Bank of North Dakota set a record last year with $81 million in profits.April 24, 2013
Report: Richest 7% got richer during recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — The richest Americans got richer during the first two years of the economic recovery while average net worth declined for the other 93 percent of U.S. households, says a report released Tuesday.By Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press , April 23, 2013
Stocks fall on signs of slowing global economy
Stocks fell sharply Wednesday for the second time this week as investors continued to worry about how much the global economy is slowing.By Associated Press , April 17, 2013
Standard & Poor's 500 climbs to an all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street Wednesday, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time high.By Steve Rothwell, AP Markets Writer , April 10, 2013
Discouraged Americans leaving labor force
WASHINGTON — After a full year of fruitless job hunting, Natasha Baebler just gave up.By Jesse Washington, Associated Press , April 08, 2013
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