The majority (82%) of small business owners feel that their interests are typically overlooked by the government, according to a new survey by Regus.
More than half (56%) in the U.S. believe banks should be forced to lend more to entrepreneurial ventures and small businesses. Seventy-five percent of U.S. entrepreneurs also stated that government venture capital funds should be available to support entrepreneurs and their business initiatives, indicating that maintaining cash flow continues to be of concern for businesses.
Nov 24, 2010
Three Ways to Profit as China Dumps Japanese Debt - Money Morning
As a veteran trader, I have a tendency to look past the day's top headlines. That's why a recent Bloomberg News story - which stated that China sold a net total of 769.2 billion yen ($9.24 billion) worth of Japanese debt in September - really caught my eye.
Why China's Economy Will Exceed Expectations in the Second Half of 2010 - Money Morning
The rapid growth China's economy experienced in the first half of the year was a blessing and a curse. It helped propel the world out of a disastrous recession, but it forced policymakers into action to prevent overheating - which scared off many investors.
No Rest for the Weary: Unemployment to Remain High Through 2011 and Beyond
Stocks are up nearly 70% from their bear market lows. Corporate profits are rising. And the economy is expanding. Yet the unemployment rate continues to hover around 10%.
Neither President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus program, nor the U.S. Federal Reserve's quantitative easing has generated enough good news to convince companies to hire meaningful numbers of new workers.
Neither President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus program, nor the U.S. Federal Reserve's quantitative easing has generated enough good news to convince companies to hire meaningful numbers of new workers.
Chile: The One Emerging Market That Investors Can't Afford to Ignore in 2011 - Money Morning
When I review each of the world's emerging markets in order to decide which ones to buy in 2011, I start with two questions:
- Is the market cheap?
- And has it under-performed over the past year?
Bernanke Reviews Fed's Communications Amid Backlash Over Asset Purchases - Bloomberg
Federal Reserve officials are undertaking their broadest review of public communications in three years while confronting backlash from some politicians and foreign governments over a $600 billion monetary stimulus.
Today News, Nov 24, 2010
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| Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Fake Taliban Leader, Fake Elections, Fake ... By admin Evidence abounds that the Karzai regime in Kabul is among the most corrupt in the world. President Karzai rules through crony capitalism. He works to protect his cronies rather than the Afghan people. Our tax dollars are going to the ... World News Mania - http://www.worldnewsmania.com/ |
| Asia Currencies Rebound After `Knee-Jerk Reaction' to Korea Artillery Fire Bloomberg By Patricia Lui - Wed Nov 24 03:49:11 GMT 2010 Asian currencies rose for the first time in four days, rebounding after an exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea yesterday triggered losses. The Asia Dollar Index, which tracks Asia's 10 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Theologians try to divine the intent of pope's comment on condoms Washington Post By Michelle Boorstein and William Wan The Vatican appeared to open the door Tuesday to a broader discussion about the acceptable uses of condoms, saying people in sexual relationships can use them as a last resort when one partner is infected with HIV. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Forewarned? Germany Heightens Security in Response to Terror Threat TIME By Tristana Moore / Berlin Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 Masked police escort an arrested man from a house in Antwerp Belgium. Germany and the Netherlands arrested at least ten people on suspicion of planning an Islamist militant attack in Belgium. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Israel to PA: Reject 'findings' on claims to Kotel Jerusalem Post By BY HERB KEINON, GIL HOFFMAN AND KHALED ABU TOAM Israeli peace activist calls Palestinian Authority's denial of Jewish ties to site a "stain" and a "serious mistake." Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's spokesman Mark Regev called on the Palestinian ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Expectations for Climate Change Conference Limited Voice of America Many environmentalists were disappointed last year when the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen did not end with a broad agreement to combat climate change, and they do not expect a major agreement to come out of the upcoming meeting ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Haiti cholera 'worse than feared' BBC News The cholera epidemic in Haiti is spreading twice as fast as had been estimated and is likely to result in hundreds of thousands of cases in the coming months, the UN says. The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator for Haiti, Nigel Fisher, said aid agencies ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Report Says Computer Worm Stymied Iran Nuclear Sites Wall Street Journal By DAVID CRAWFORD And JAY SOLOMON AP Iran's nuclear-fuel production facilities were temporarily suspended this month, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said, in the latest sign of the difficulties Tehran is facing in advancing its atomic work. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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Theologians try to divine the intent of pope's comment on condoms
The Vatican appeared to open the door Tuesday to a broader discussion about the acceptable uses of condoms, saying people in sexual relationships can use them as a last resort when one partner is infected with HIV.
Nov 23, 2010
Robot breakdown delays rescue of trapped NZ miners
GREYMOUTH, New Zealand —The bid to rescue 29 New Zealand coal miners trapped underground by a massive gas explosion for nearly five days hit new problems Tuesday as a mechanical robot broke down inside a tunnel and hard rock layers slowed progress on gas testing.
TSA chief calls for understanding; pat-down leaves Michigan man covered in urine
ATLANTA —The U.S. airport security chief pleaded with Thanksgiving travelers for understanding and urged them not to boycott full-body scans on Wednesday, lest their protest snarl what is already one of the busiest, most stressful flying days of the year.
Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi reunited with son
YANGON —Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was reunited Tuesday with her youngest son she last saw a decade ago, in an emotional moment at the Yangon airport 10 days after she was released from detention.
North, South Korea exchange fire;
SEOUL —North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire Tuesday after the North shelled an island near their disputed sea border, killing at least two South Korean marines, setting dozens of buildings ablaze and sending civilians fleeing for shelter.
Harry Potter stars sad to say goodbye › Japan Today
From left: Evanna Lynch, Rupert Grint and Bonnie Wright.
By Chris Betros
TOKYO —With “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” opening around the world simultaneously over the weekend, the series’ youthful stars fanned out on publicity tours around the globe. Star Daniel Radcliffe stayed in the UK, Emma Watson was in the U.S., Tom Felton went to Mexico, while Japan played host to Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood).
Japanese firms lobby British government to rethink immigration plans
LONDON —Japanese firms are threatening to review future investments in Britain if the government goes ahead with plans to put an annual cap on immigration levels.
Women of the year, Japan
SANKEI
From left: Singer Miliyah Kato, actress Meisa Kuroki, actress Shinobu Terajima, actress Tamiyo Kusakari, cartoonist Eriko Saibara, actress Satomi Ishihara and model Tao Okamoto pose at the Vogue Nippon Women of the Year 2010 award ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo on Monday night.
3 hikers rescued, 4th in critical condition in Shizuoka
SHIZUOKA —A woman was found in a critical condition while three others were rescued on Tuesday in a mountainous area of Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture, after they went missing Monday. Police found Fusae Goto, 80, in a state of cardio-respiratory arrest by a mountain river during a search for the missing hikers on Tuesday morning.
4 bodies found in car in Saitama; suicide suspected, Japan
SAITAMA —
Three men and one woman were found dead Tuesday in a parked car at a parking lot of a temple in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, police said.
Police believe the four, believed to be in their 20s to 40s, committed group suicide, as a charcoal stove of the type often used in carbon monoxide poisoning suicides was found on the back seat of the van. The car was locked and the windows were sealed with tape from the inside but no suicide notes were found, according to police.
Susan Boyle Takes Over the “Today” Show
Bringing some holiday cheer to the airwaves, Susan Boyle gave a marvelous performance on the “Today” show this morning (November 23).
The “I Dreamed a Dream” songstress looked joyous as she took the stage at Rockefeller Center to the delight of the massive crowd that had gathered.
Simon Cowell Opines On New “Idol” Judge Steven Tyler
He walked away from one of the most successful shows on network television, and looking back Simon Cowell thinks things will be fine without him.
The former “American Idol” stud told press he doesn’t mind being replaced by Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.
Taylor Swift Dishes On "Back to December"
She’s known for putting her thoughts and emotions in her music, and Taylor Swift recently opened up about what’s behind her song, “Back to December.”
The country-singing cutie says the tune “is an apology in the form of a song. You know, in life, you learn lessons. And sometimes you learn them the hard way. Sometimes you learn them too late.”
Olivia Palermo: Ready for Her Own Show
Stepping out for the screening of “I Love You Phillip Morris,” Olivia Palermo was spotted at the New York's School of Visual Arts Theater on Monday night (November 22).
Upon arrival, the reality TV star babe looked fabulous while showing off her freshly cut and colored locks and posing for pictures alongside her hunky beau, Johannes Huebl.
"True Blood" Adds Hot New Cast Members
It’s one of HBO’s most popular shows, and now “True Blood” have added a few new members to its cast.
Janina Gavankar, who may know from “The Gates” and “The L Word,” is set to play Luna, a sexy public school teacher and shapeshifter.
Katie Holmes and Suri: Farewell, Ft. Lauderdale
Finishing up her work in paradise, Katie Holmes was joined by daughter Suri Cruise boarding a private jet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday (November 23).
The former "Dawson's Creek" star was been busily working on scenes aboard the Allure of the Seas cruise ship alongside Adam Sandler for their new film "Jack and Jill".
TODAY World News, Nov 23, 2010
| Nations condemn deadly North Korean artillery attackCNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- Nations reacted swiftly Tuesday in condemning a North Korean artillery attack that South Korea said killed two marines and wounded 15 soldiers and civilians. The strongest reaction came from South Korean President Lee ... See all stories on this topic » |
Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Dad's Crack Addiction
Airing on Sunday (November 28) at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, the "Your Love" singer begins the show by telling, "Everything in Trinidad reminds me of my family that is no longer here."
Miley Cyrus' Star-Studded 18th Birthday Bash
Donning a black bra-like top and matching leather pants, the "Hannah Montana" star was greeted by a slew of Hollywood stars including Demi Moore and Rumer Willis while ringing in an early 18th birthday fete.
The Peoples Voice News, Nov 22, 2010
11/22/10
Israel Is The Tail That Is Wagging The World
Since the world was introduced to Israel, the entire world has been upended. In the case before the world today of TSA's outrageous behavior, that flies in the face of all-humanity, we can easily see that this tyranny will lead directly to the enslavement of the American public if these policies are not brought to complete halt.
Nov 22, 2010
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| Gas levels still too toxic for mine rescue New Zealand Herald By Susie Nordqvist, Paul Harper and Jarrod Booker The level of toxic gas in the Pike River mine remains too high after last Friday's blast for rescue teams to be sent in to find 29 trapped miners, authorities said this morning. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Osborne vows not to push for Irish tax reform BBC News The government does not intend to ask Ireland to raise its 12.5% corporation tax rate in return for Britain's support for a bail-out of the Irish economy, Chancellor George Osborne has told MPs. In a Commons statement on 22 November 2010, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US Calls North Korea's Nuclear Revelation a 'Publicity Stunt' ABC News By KIRIT RADIA The United States today called North Korea's decision to unveil a new uranium enrichment program to a group of visiting American scientists a "publicity stunt" and said it will take some time to consult with allies about how to proceed. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Obama committed to a Lebanon free of 'terrorism' AFP WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama, in a markedly personal statement, said Monday he was committed to keeping Lebanon free of "terrorism" as tensions and fears of violence rose sharply in Beirut. Obama marked Lebanon's Independence Day by firmly ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Pope seeks to start debate on condoms and AIDS The Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI sought to "kick-start a debate" when he said some condom use may be justified, Vatican insiders say, raising hopes the church may be starting to back away from a complete ban and allow condoms to play a role in the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ukraine Leader Pushes Triangular Partnership New York Times By STEPHEN CASTLE BRUSSELS — In a strong defense of his rapprochement with Moscow, Ukraine's president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, said Monday that his policy had bolstered Europe's security, improved all-round cooperation with Russia and consigned to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The new Nato pact Financial Times The cold war is over – for the moment, at least. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, formed to counter the Soviet Union's post-war expansion, this weekend made a pact with Russia to share its missile defence. The 28-member alliance, whose obituary ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Cancun Climate Talks Can Yield 'Significant' Accords, UN Says Bloomberg By Bill Varner - Mon Nov 22 19:35:34 GMT 2010 The next round of climate-change talks, beginning Nov. 29 in Cancun, Mexico, can produce “significant” progress on forest protection, aid for developing nations and technology sharing, a senior United ... See all stories on this topic » |
Pike River mine crisis: Five things you need to know
New Zealand Herald
Greymouth. This drizzly weather from Sunday has cleared and the forecast is good for the next few days. Photo / Mark Mitchell 1. So exactly where is the rescue operation at now? Police say the drilling operation to complete a 162-metre bore-hole is ...
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| Europe greets Pope Benedict's condom remarks as 'evolution, not revolution' Christian Science Monitor Pope Benedict's view that there might be rare cases where condom use is acceptable comes at a time when the Catholic church's image in Europe has been battered by child abuse scandals. Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to celebrate a mass in Saint ... See all stories on this topic » |  Christian Science Monitor |
Saudi King's Travel to US for Medical Treatment Raises Succession Issue
Bloomberg
By Glen Carey - Mon Nov 22 17:36:49 GMT 2010 Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz left for the US today for medical treatment, raising the issue of succession in the world's largest oil exporter. King Abdullah delegated the management of the ...
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| Hundreds killed as crowd stampede at Cambodia water festival The Guardian More then 180 people have died in a stampede at a water festival in Phnom Penh tonight, according to Cambodia's prime minister. Hundreds more were hurt at the event on a small island, as the crowd panicked and pushed over a bridge to the mainland. ... See all stories on this topic » |  The Guardian |
| High-seas piracy drama plays out in U.S. courtroom Los Angeles Times Five Somalis accused of attacking a Navy ship await their fate in the first such trial in almost 200 years. Reporting from Norfolk, Va. — The moon was bright, the sea was calm, and the pirates easily spotted their prey — a large gray ship plodding ... See all stories on this topic » |  Los Angeles Times |
US: NKorean uranium disclosure is 'not a crisis'
Washington Post
By MATTHEW LEE AP WASHINGTON -- The State Department says North Korea's claim of a new uranium enrichment facility is a matter of concern but "not a crisis." Department spokesman PJ Crowley says if the claim is true it would violate Pyongyang's ...
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| Leonardo DiCaprio on Delta Plane That Made Emergency JFK Landing Fox News AP "Titanic" actor Leonardo DiCaprio was a passenger aboard the Delta flight bound for Moscow that was forced to return to New York's JFK airport after engine failure, Us Weekly reported Monday. DiCaprio "wishes to commend the actions of the pilot and ... See all stories on this topic » |  Fox News |
Afghans: Divided Over NATO's New 2014 Target
TIME
By Jason Motlagh / Ghazni Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 US Soldiers take their position on the roof during the foot patrol as an elderly Afghan man, foreground, looks on in West Now Ruzi village in the district Panjwai, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. ...
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Death toll from cholera rises to 1250 in Haiti
Fox News
Port-au-Prince – The death toll from the cholera epidemic in Haiti has risen to 1250, with a total of 52715 people being treated at medical facilities in the Caribbean nation, the Public Health Ministry said in its latest bulletin. ...
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| Why India offers tepid response to Burma's release of Suu Kyi Christian Science Monitor In its relationship with Burma (Myanmar), India is caught between its commitment to principles of democracy and its desire to counter China's rising power in the region. Burma(Myanmar)'s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves her National League ... See all stories on this topic » |  Christian Science Monitor | |
| Wall Street Falls After Ireland Receives a Bailout New York Times By DAVID JOLLY and CHRISTINE HAUSER Wall Street indexes fell on Monday, following the lead of European exchanges, as enthusiasm over a plan to bailout Ireland started to wane and traders began to worry about the problem spreading. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Factbox: Key players in the ruling Saudi family Reuters JEDDAH (Reuters) - Concerns over succession and distribution of key government positions in Saudi Arabia are rising with octogenarian ruler King Abdullah leaving Monday for medical treatment in the United States. His deputy, Crown Prince Sultan, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Good news for trapped Chinese miners ABC Online MARK COLVIN: And in China, where mine disasters happen very regularly, they've just managed to save all the miners trapped in an underground flood. Coincidentally, the number of men trapped was the same as in New Zealand; 29. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Suu Kyi's Son Allowed a Visit Wall Street Journal AP YANGON, Myanmar—Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to see her son for the first time in 10 years after the country's ruling junta granted him a visa, her lawyer said Monday. Kim Aris, 33 years old, lives in Britain and has ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Battered Haiti attempts elections in time of cholera Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Impoverished Haiti, long afflicted by political turmoil and natural disasters, will hold presidential and legislative elections on Sunday under the scourge of a deadly cholera epidemic. With dozens of cholera victims dying ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Germany Closes Reichstag Dome to Tourists Amid Heightened Terrorism Alert Bloomberg By Patrick Donahue - Mon Nov 22 13:37:03 GMT 2010 Germany's Reichstag dome, which contains a spiral walkway from which tourists have a panoramic view of the German capital, will be closed until further notice, parliament said in a statement. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Japan's justice minister resigns over joke Financial Times By Mure Dickie in Tokyo Japan's justice minister has resigned after making an unwise joke, giving opposition parties the last laugh in a political sideshow that has highlighted the slumping popularity of the ruling Democratic party-led government. ... See all stories on this topic » |
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