Category: Business
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Didn't Mitt Romney know that if he ran for the highest office of the nation, his personal taxes were going to be of some interest to voters and the media? Of course he did. But for some reason Romney has decided that it may do less harm to his candidacy if he were to brazen it out by…
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What happens when China or India start developing pharmaceuticals at a fraction of the cost of the U.S. and Germany? How about heavy lift rockets that can compete with the Russians? Europe and the U.S. will find it hard to compete with Russia in the commercial aircraft market. Then will come India, China, and Brazil.
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In 2008, I had reported on the unlawful exploitation of foreign workers during the rebuilding efforts in Louisiana following Katrina. It seems that the practice is quite common and the financial and physical abuse is sometimes aided by the governments of the countries from where the workers are imported by US companies. GALVESTON — A lawsuit filed…
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This news story is beyond absurd; it smacks of ethics violations. The company awarded the special privilege doesn't even have the excuse of recuperating the costs of R&D! And we wonder why the health care costs go up? Still think the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has your best interests in mind? According to new reports,…
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“Home electronics can gobble energy – including “phantom” draw even when off. That’s why I like the Sony Bravia KDL-52VE5 Eco Series LCD TV: It has a motion sensor to shut down the unit when not in use, a high-efficiency backlight, and a switch to cut power entirely.” A $1900, 52-inch hi-def television that’s “energy…
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We have all heard about cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even mental illness creating road blocks for people trying to get health insurance. Guess what else can qualify as a "pre-existing condition" for some insurance companies to deny you coverage? The possibility of becoming pregnant and being the victim of domestic violence! When Peggy Robertson went shopping for a more…
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A couple of months ago, an otherwise cheerful neighborhood block party on our quiet street caused some agitation among the attendees when one of the neighbors began to describe President Obama as un-American, a socialist and a terrorist. He was angry with Obama's economic stimulus and distrustful of his health care plan. Even though there were only three people at that gathering who…
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Bloggers can continue to rave and rant about anything that suits their fancy. But now the Federal Trade Commission plans to monitor their claims, especially if money or freebies are changing hands. Savvy consumers often go online for independent consumer reviews of products and services, scouring through comments from everyday Joes and Janes to help them find a gem or shun a lemon.…
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