"economy" Articles & Blogs:
President Obama Addresses the Economy
| It’s been a busy week for Barack Obama. Tuesday, the president unveiled his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. Today, in the wake of his announcement of 30,000 additional American troops headed overseas, he addressed another daunting issue of his ...[Read on] |
The Bottom Line of Women and Business in This Economy
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Where do women fit in today’s tumultuous economy? Some women are
fueling their entrepreneurial spirit to support their families, while
others blame men for financial crisisWomen in Business, Economy | 08/04/2009 11:35 am
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Times are tough bu...[Read on] |
“It Is Like Merlot”: Wall Street’s Secret Curling Obsession
| Photo via EveryJoe.com Curling—yes curling!—is the most popular trend to sweep Wall Street since all those other trends that completely destroyed the nation’s economy, ha ha. That curling is so boring is kind of the point: it’s about technique and...[Read on] |
How the economy is hurting mothers
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From The New York Times:
Here's a pop quiz: Which of the following would violate federal employment law?
1. Laying off a pregnant woman.
2. Laying off a woman on maternity leave.
Pencils down. The answer is "neither."
So long as employers can make ...[Read on] |
How the economy is hurting mothers
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From The New York Times:
Here's a pop quiz: Which of the following would violate federal employment law?
1. Laying off a pregnant woman.
2. Laying off a woman on maternity leave.
Pencils down. The answer is "neither."
So long as employers can make ...[Read on] |
Out of a job, out of the paper
| Another friend got laid off at a newspaper yesterday.
She’s hard-working, diligent, talented and she covered a lot of women’s sports. And they let her go, in the middle of more widespread staff cuts, because they want to do things “differently.”
I...[Read on] |
EarthGarage: Fuel Economy - There's An App For That.
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This month's featured article from our friends at EarthGarage.com is all about apps - apps that allow your iPhone or Andriod smartphone to calculate your gas mileage for you. It's just another way that our mobile devices are connecting us more than eve...[Read on] |
WNBA’s economic struggles
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The economy isn’t just hurting the everyday blue- collar workers, it’s also hurting the future of professional women’s basketball.
It was brought to my attention by a friend to take a look at an article released on ESPN.com today, in regards to the ...[Read on] |
Women's Sports: What's wrong with being a cause?
| Almost passed over yet another article about the bad economy and the effects on women's sports. You know, the one that invokes almost immediately the folding of the Houston Comets and the shaky pitch the WPS finds itself on.Though much later in the articl...[Read on] |
Signs Point To Women Political Leaders in Times of Crisis
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Jill Miller Zimon is one of WCF’s MsRepresentation bloggers in the final weeks of the 2010 election.
Whether the rise of women in politics relates to the glass cliff, a bear economy, or the triumph...
This is a content summary only. Visit Women and ...[Read on] |
EarthGarage: 62 MPG by 2025?
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Is it possible that we could see mileages as impressive as 62 mpg in as little as 14 years? According to the green-minded gang (and frequent askpatty.com contributors) at earthgarage.com, it's entirely possible. Here's the scoop:
You may not know this...[Read on] |
The MBAs of the Meltdown – Where Did Those Bankers Go to Business School?
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Harvard Business School, NYU Stern, Cornell … What are they teaching at these places? The Greatest Depression | Today 7:18 am
Here’s a question, fellow 401K-robbed victims of the meltdown: Exactly where did this toxic batch of bankers and b...[Read on] |
These Days, Men Are the Gold Diggers
| Lately, I’ve noticed that more and more single men are openly discussing their desire to marry rich women. The trend is worth noting because it represents an inversion of gender roles in the traditional approach to marrying for money, which, over the co...[Read on] |
Eco-Driving Tips From Ford
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the United States uses about 150 billion gallons of gasoline annually. Eco-driving techniques tested by Ford showed that motorists coached in eco-driving can significantly improve the fuel economy p...[Read on] |
Cash For Clunkers - Is It Green or Green Backs?
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The term "Cash for Clunkers" might sound familiar to you - it's a hot topic in the news and across the automotive blogs right now. Details: Two bills are currently under consideration in the House and Senate, each of them offering their own set of pros a...[Read on] |
Earth Month tips to help improve your vehicle's fuel economy
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Just a year ago, the price for premium fuel in the Los Angeles area was over $4. This month, it's not quite half that, loitering around $2.25. That doesn't mean we're not still concerned about getting the maximum possible fuel economy from our cars.
...[Read on] |
Recession, health care, and roller derby
| I was just talking to a friend the other day about how roller derby is such a hot topic in sport studies because it's a great venue for examining gender roles, subversion, aggression, alternative sport, sexuality, and a host of other things.And of course ...[Read on] |
Meg Whitman May Spend $50 Million of Own Money on Gov's Race
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The Former eBay CEO (and Fiscal Conservative) says she’ll spend big bucks to become California GovernorMeg Whitman | Today 10:10 amFormer eBay CEO Meg Whitman has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the Republican primary for California gove...[Read on] |
Can Fashion Icon Michelle Obama Wear the Same Thing Twice?
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Yes, the day is coming when the First Lady may do the unspeakable — ‘repeat’ an outfit!
Will this cause outrage or applause? Simon Doonan, Isaac Mizrahi and four other top fashion professionals weigh inThe Etceterist | Today 10:25 am
T...[Read on] |
Cruising Into Summer: Ten gas-saving tips before you hit the road
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Whether you're packing up the car and taking the kids on a road trip or driving around town on a "staycation," the summer season beckons us to venture out and enjoy the warm weather. Whatever your plans this summer, it often means putting a few extra m...[Read on] |
How Efficiently Do You Drive? Take the Gas Saving 101 Quiz
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The Car Care Council's short Gas Saving 101 Quiz is a reminder to all motorists that the number of miles per gallon (mpg) a car gets is directly related to driving behavior and vehicle maintenance.
"Motorists can very easily save money on gas by driv...[Read on] |
117 Foot Locker stores will hang up their laces
| Foot Locker
Inc. has recently announced that they will close 117 stores in the coming
weeks. The athletic retailer and sneaker giant made the move in order to strengthen brand positioning, re-organize and focus more on the female consumer.
The Company
wi...[Read on] |
Obama Establishing White House Women's Council
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Women’s groups have been calling for women’s issues to get top billing in the Obama White House. Have they gotten their wish?Women's Rights | Today 11:45 am
Women will soon have a larger voice in the White House.
President Obama plans on ...[Read on] |
Are Americans Too Stupid to Survive the Recession?
| This is no time to hoard nuts.Imagine that you are the bill-payer in a household that, like many in America, has run up a sizable debt over the past 10 years, even though things were going well for you for most of that time. Now you’re in a predicam...[Read on] |
The Ultimate Gas Savings Suite
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Gas prices. The very mention of the term makes my stomach clench. Is there no end in sight? Everyone seems to have somewhere to lay the blame, and my Facebook and Twitter feeds are seeing more and more pumpside rants as people post enraged photos o...[Read on] |
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