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For those of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks. Watch for these consolidations in 2009: 1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W.The most Luxurious Omega Watches
I think everyone knows Omega watches,what a good day!let's take a brief but intriguing look at the history behind these luxurious watches long before they signed Hollywood A-list stars Nicole Kidman and George Clooney, as well as tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, to become their celebrity endorsers.The first watches that Mr. Brandt made were pocket watches, because back then they were the timepiece that was considered to be vogue and were highly sought after and cherished. In the mid 1800's the thought of attaching a bracelet to their time piece never even crossed a persons mind. The fashionable and preferred thing to do was to carry their beloved "Omega" watches - which, at the time were called "Bienne" watches - in their pockets.Unfortunately, Mr. Louis Brandt passed away in 1879 and he left his modest company to his sons, Louis Paul Brandt and Cesar Brandt who carried on their father's tradition of impeccable pocket watch craftsmanship.Northwest flight attendants want Delta to offer bigger sizes of signature red dress uniform
Some NWA flight attendants want to wear red dress Northwest flight attendants want Delta to offer bigger sizes of signature red dress uniform By Harry R. Weber, AP Airlines Writer ATLANTA (AP) -- The union that represents flight attendants who worked for Northwest Airlines before it was bought by Delta Air Lines is crying foul over Delta's failure to offer bigger sizes for its signature red dress uniform designed by Richard Tyler. When he was hired to create his uniform collection, Tyler said he wanted them to "look sexy and great."Paulson Lambasted For Crisis
Paulson Lambasted For Crisis By Michael R. Crittenden 670 words 17 July 2009 The Wall Street Journal C1 English (Copyright (c) 2009, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.) WASHINGTON -- Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson was assailed by Congress for his role in the government's rescue of Bank of America Corp. and for his broader response last year to the financial crisis.Are There Any Rules In The Bailout Game?
Are There Any Rules In The Bailout Game? Thomas F. Cooley, (Forbes) For the Obama administration, the answer is ''no.'' We are entering a precarious phase of the economic and financial crisis.Robert Rubin's Free Ride How does Clinton's treasury secretary escape blame for the market meltdown?
Robert Rubin's Free Ride How does Clinton's treasury secretary escape blame for the market meltdown? By Timothy NoahPosted Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at 5:48 PM ET (Slate Magazine) Robert Rubin, the former treasury secretary in the Clinton administration, left his high-ranking position at Citigroup today dogged by criticism for his role in the bank's ongoing financial trouble.Bush vows more action as central banks pour money into markets (public post)
Bush vows more action as central banks pour money into markets 1 hour, 12 minutes ago NEW YORK (AFP) - US President George W. Bush promised more action to help stricken markets Thursday as central banks staked billions of dollars to douse a firestorm of credit woes threatening to claim more victims. ADVERTISEMENT The massive injection and the rescue of top British mortgage lender HBOS bolstered investor confidence, sparking a relief rally which saw Wall Street rise 1.27 percent in early trade.A great review of the Slacker Media Player
I recently got fed up with my XM radio. IMO the Sirius merger killed all my favorite stations, and castrated a few others. Desperate for new music (trying to wean myself away from talk radio), I cast a net looking for good alternatives.Bush's Last 100 Days the Ones to Watch
by Jesse Jackson 11/04/08 The air crackles with anticipation. Fingers are crossed. It gets hard to breathe.Canadian Politics 101 (for Martini ☺)
A few weeks ago, Martini asked me to write up a post on Canadian politics. Life got pretty busy, so I was a little slow on responding…. But here goes!
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