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Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
In the Vestal Public Library, Dan Lamb, speaking on behalf of Rep. Maurice Hinchey for the night, made a statement about the Stimulus. He stated that the Stimulus was “exactly what was needed” at the time. He also stated that supporters of his boss should be as proud […]
How close were the predictions of 2008?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Recently the past came up in a conversation. Specifically the predictions made on November 11, 2008 about the Obama Presidency. That prediction was focused on the fiorst 100 days. But in fairness (and in no small part the fact we have been busy) let’s look at the array […]
Change by doing more of the same?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
In 2009, President Obama laid out a massive plan to reshape the economic landscape of America, which was in need of help at the least. A vision of lower unemployment, secure banks, and a stabilization of monetary policy was explained - without detail - which was then handed […]
Full interview with Art Garrison - candidate for the 126th NY Assembly seat
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Michael Vass interviewed Art Garrison, who is running for the 126th seat on the New York State Assembly – currently held by Donna Lupardo (Democrat). The interview took place at the business of Mr. Garrison, Family Hobby and Crafts in Vestal, New York.
The interview delves into the background […]
Michael Vass to speak at August 21st Tea Party Rally in Binghamton, NY
Rating 4.25 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
I am honored to announce that on August 21st in Binghamton, New York I will be among a group of speakers invited by the Southern Tier Tea Party for the Tea Party Rally. The event will be taking place at 15 Henry Street, near the offices of Representative […]
Full interview with George Phillips - New York candidate for Congress
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
This is the complete interview with George Phillips and Michael Vass, held in the Endwell campaign office of Mr. Phillips. Mr. Phillips (on the Republican ticket) is running against 18 year incumbent Representative Maurice Hinchey (on the Democrat ticket) for the seat for the New York 22nd District. […]
George Phillips - NY House of Representatives candidate
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following video is the first part of a 4 part series that presents the interview of Michael Vass with New York 22nd Congressional District challenger George Phillips. The interview took place at the Endwell campaign office on July 23, 2010.
Mr. Phillips is challenging Rep. Maurice Hinchey, who […]
Michael Vass comments on the Health Care Reform signing
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Depending on when this is read, President Obama will either be about to, or will have, sign the Health Care Reform into Law. It will be a moment of the most grave importance to every American, and those yet to be born.
On April 6th I will be 42 […]
Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on February 11, 2009
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Ducimus Plinius
Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on February 11, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00
Over […]
2-12-10 Small Cap Market News and Stock Highlights from SmallCapVoice.com
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
Stocks are sharply lower after China said it would increase bank reserve levels
Chinese regulators are trying to contain rapid economic growth to prevent speculative investment bubbles there. The surprising move comes a day after a tame inflation report raised hopes that China wouldn’t have to further tighten its monetary […]
FROM RUSSIA WITH CAVEATS
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
Is it me or is there a growing supply of video feed available gratis on the strategic and tactical investment topics du jour? In any case, the Russia Forum 2010 from last week offers some intriguing commentary by Marc Faber, Nassim Taleb and others (hat tip to […]
RETAIL SALES & EASY GAINS
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
Today’s update on retail sales for January shows that the annual change in consumer spending has returned to pre-crisis levels in terms of 12-month rolling changes. In fact, the 4.7% increase in retail sales over its year-ago level as of last month is quite a bit better […]
HISTORY LESSONS ON DEBT, DEFAULT & INFLATION
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
The Wall Street Journal today has an interesting look at the troubles associated with red ink. Among the resources cited is new research from Morgan Stanley with a clever title that asks: The Return Debtflation?
It’s a revealing look into the history and the implications of sovereign debt […]
Rise in Retail Sales Brightens Recovery Picture
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than expected in January, suggesting consumers were feeling a bit more comfortable to spend and sustain the economic recovery. The Commerce Department said on Friday total retail sales increased 0.5 percent. In addition, December and November were both revised […]
Making The Case for Child Labor and Sweatshops
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
“As any historian could tell you, no society has every pulled itself out of poverty without putting its children to work. Back in the early 19th century, when Americans were as poor as Bangladeshis are now, we were sending out children to work at about the same rate […]
What Does German Beer Have to Do with Fairness?
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by CARPE DIEM
All the leading brands of beer in the United States were created by people of German ancestry and so is the leading beer in China, not to mention breweries created by Germans in Australia, Argentina and elsewhere. Germans were producing beer in the days of the Roman Empire. […]
Retail Sales: Consumers Showing Some Life
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
Today’s report on retail sales shows that consumers are loosening their purse strings, continuing a trend that is now about a year old, though with plenty of backsliding along the way.
Some of the increase in January may reflect higher prices for food, but we also saw gains in […]
Economics Newsletter: February Issue Up
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Businomics Blog
The February 2010 issue of the Businomics (R) newsletter is available. At the bottom of that page is a link to sign up. It’s complimentary to readers of this blog (free to everyone else). I have never shared the distribution list with anyone outside my […]
Market Scan for Small Cap Stocks on February 10, 2009
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Ducimus Plinius
Market Scan for small cap stocks
at the close of the markets on February 10, 2009
The table below identifies the stocks returned on my scan of the US markets for small capitalizations stocks likely to display the characteristics of stocks entering Phase II, as described by Stan Weinstein.
Under $5.00
Over […]
Worldwide Food Services, Inc. (WFSV) Files Financials
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
BORDENTOWN, NJ–(Marketwire – 02/10/10) – WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICES, INC. (Pinksheets:WFSV) announced today the Company has filed its financials with PinkSheets.
Worldwide Food Services, Inc. is 100% Debt-free. The Company owes no suppliers or manufacturers; inventories that are held have all been paid for-in-full.
For further information about this release, contact Rich […]
2-11-10 Daily Small Cap Market News and Stock Highlights from SmallCapVoice.com
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
Stocks are slightly lower despite plans to help Greece resolve its debt crisis
Stocks fell modestly Thursday morning as a pledge by European leaders to help Greece with its growing debt crisis failed to inspire investors.
Global markets had been shaken in recent weeks by concerns that debt trouble in countries […]
In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, J. Michael Parsons, President and CEO of XcelPlus Global Holdings, Provides a Significant Progress Report
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by SmallCapVoice.com
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with XcelPlus Global Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: XPGH) is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/2-10-10-audio-interview-with-xcelplus-global-holdings-inc-pink-sheets-xpgh/.
XcelPlus Global currently supplies biofuels made from plant oils, fats and other waste stream products to customers in asphalt/road construction, paper […]
A TIMELY FALL IN JOBLESS CLAIMS
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
This morning’s update on initial jobless claims is a timely bit of good news. In fact, the markets probably couldn’t wait another week for this. For starters, the decline of 43,000 in new filings for jobless benefits last week is the biggest weekly drop since last summer. […]
THE STRANGE WORLD OF INVESTMENT ADVICE
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by The Capital Spectator
Jason Zweig’s latest investing column in The Wall Street Journal is disturbing, but not necessarily for the reasons he outlines.
Consider this passage: “…many investors who followed the best advice were punished the worst. Someone who held a total-stock-market index fund lost more than 58% from October 2007 […]
Economic Report of the President, 2010
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Econbrowser
The 2010 ERP was released today. The entire document is here. CEA Chair’s discussion is here.
