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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Wall Street Climbs as Stimulus Plan Becomes More LikelyU.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as bets rose on the likelihood of a government stimulus package after the release of minutes from the last Fed policy meeting painted a dismal picture of the U.S economy. |
Economy's Toll: No Bailout for the Overqualified JoblessA reality many are going through: Decades of experience, a diverse background, and a college degree . . . but on the job market so long, that you reach far below your previous pay scale. Labor experts confirm that well-qualified, well-educated applicants are easy to come by these days. Accordingly, jobs are more difficult to find. |
Asia DesaceleraSe está desvaneciendo rápidamente la esperanza de que las economías emergentes de Asia compensarían la desaceleración de las economías industrializadas. La desaceleración económica mundial le está causando a China un impacto sorpresivamente negativo. En los últimos meses, en China han caído pronunciadamente las exportaciones, la inversión extranjera directa y mucho más preocupante, las importaciones. |
Diaz, Lange, Rock to be Globes presentersCameron Diaz, Jessica Lange and Chris Rock have signed up to be presenters at "The 66th annual Golden Globe Awards" gala in Los Angeles, organizers said. |
In a First for a U.S. City, Detroit Newspapers Cut Home DeliveryFor the first time in a large U.S. city, newspaper readers in Detroit will no longer be able to step outside their door to grab a delivered paper every day. The publisher of the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News said Tuesday it would eliminate home delivery on most days. |
Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. ElectionsThe presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote. |
Obama to Tap Retired Admiral as Director of National IntelligenceRetired Adm. Dennis Blair is U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's choice to be director of National Intelligence, Democratic insiders said Monday. |
Economic Woes Fuel Increased College Aid RequestsParents hit hard by the economic downturn are starting to call college financial aid offices, asking for more help paying for school. |