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The Impending Economic Collapse

June 23rd, 2011 No comments

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The national debt is completely and totally out of control.  Since Barack Obama took office, the U.S. national debt has increased by nearly 4 trillion dollars

Keep in mind that from George Washington to Ronald Reagan, the U.S. government accumulated only 1 trillion dollars in debt.

Between 2007 and 2010, U.S. GDP grew by only 4.26%, but the U.S. national debt soared by 61% during that same time period.

Now the Democrats and the Republicans are busy negotiating over some modest reductions in spending.

But unprecedented federal spending is one of the only things propping the economy up right now.

If the U.S. economy is performing so poorly after being flooded with “stimulus money” from the federal government, what is going to happen once the federal government cuts back?

State And Local Government Finances

All over the United States, there are large numbers of state and local governments that are on the verge of bankruptcy

For the moment, let’s just focus on the state of Illinois.

Did you know that things have gotten so bad in Illinois at this point that the Illinois state government is letting bills go unpaid for long periods of time on a regular basis?

It’s true.

Right now they have billions in unpaid bills and they are facing a financial future that is so bleak that it is almost indescribable.

In one recent article, author Stephen Lendman described the horrific financial crisis that Illinois is facing right now….

With spending exceeding revenues, and obligations not postponed, unpaid bills are growing “at a frightening rate. For instance, IGPA’s Fiscal Futures Model indicates (they) could reach $40 billion by July 1, 2013, with an associated delay in paying those bills of more than five years.”

Besides its $13 billion deficit and $6 billion in unpaid bills, its pension fund is about $130 billion in the red – a red flag that state workers may lose out altogether, wiping out their promised retirement savings.

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June 15th, 2011 No comments

Do you live in the United States and are visiting Mauritania for a little getaway break or holiday? If you have family or friends at home who you know you will.

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OSHA 10 Hour Card: Benefits of Getting Your Card Online |

June 4th, 2011 No comments

OSHA (The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was created to help implement workplace safety standards to prevent worker injuries.

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Poll finds Americans want 60 mpg fuel efficiency

May 30th, 2011 No comments

As gas prices across the United States hover near $4 a gallon, a new survey finds a majority of Americans support requiring automakers to meet a 60-mile-per-gallon standard by 2025.

The findings come as the Obama administration is expected to propose new fuel-efficiency regulations in September. Environmental groups say a 60-mpg standard would save U.S. drivers $101 billion per year. In 2009, the administration set the standard for light cars and trucks to 35.5 mpg by 2016.

The nationwide survey of 2,000 adults was released Monday and commissioned by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a left-leaning nonprofit. It found that 75 percent of Americans say improving fuel economy standards is important. Sixty-two percent supported federal regulation requiring automakers to meet 60 m.p.g. standards by 2025.

A majority of people across the political spectrum supported such a measure, especially if fuel savings would negate the extra cost of a fuel-efficient cars within five years of purchase. Sixty-two percent of Republicans were in favor of a 60 mpg standard, and 71 percent of Democrats supported the measure. Independents were the least supportive, with 56 percent favoring the measure.

Economic, not environmental, concerns seem to be driving attitudes about improved fuel economy, with gas prices averaging $3.81 per gallon in May, according to AAA.

“Gas prices are the main driver of smaller-vehicle or more fuel-efficient vehicle purchases,” says Camyrn Craig, a research analyst at Kelley Blue Book, which tracks car sales. Her company found that gas mileage was a consideration for 84 percent of car buyers in April.

Kelley Blue Book research shows that when gas prices are between $3.07 and $3.41 per gallon, the majority of consumers do not rank gas mileage as a key consideration when purchasing a car.

“At $4, 70 percent said it would be a consideration,” says Craig. “At $5, 92 percent said it would be a consideration.”

A study by Consumer Reports magazine released in February found the financial savings for buying a hybrid to be mixed.

The Toyota Prius fared best, with its $5,000 higher price tag easily outstripped by fuel savings in the first five years. Other cars made up the extra cost, but only if gas prices are moderately high. For the Ford Escape hybrid to make up its higher cost in five years, gas would need to be at least $3.60 a gallon. Still others don’t fare well at all. The hybrid version of the Lexus RX would require a gas price of at least $8.77 a gallon.

For those concerned with pollution, fuel-efficient cars are a good bet, say environmentalists, as long as you aren’t ditching a reliable vehicle to buy one.

http://www.minnpost.com/businessagenda/2011/05/17/28359/poll_finds_americans_want_60_mpg_fuel_efficiency

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We should all be doing everything we can to eliminate our dependence on foreign oil and STOP supporting these terrorist sponsoring states.

Asterisk Forums • View topic – Calling cards for United States

May 25th, 2011 No comments

Hi Does anyone know about a better calling card to call United States? I don't want a landline as I have a cell phone and never really home during daytime to answer the land phone.

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Credit Card Approval Online- Truth About Credit Card Approval …

May 17th, 2011 No comments

With the fast development of credit card industry, more and more people are facing the so called credit card propaganda.

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Medical Travel Financing- Raising the Bar Even Higher!

May 3rd, 2011 No comments

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May 3rd, 2011 No comments

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Using Calling Cards to Call Abroad | PR Carbon

May 1st, 2011 No comments

If you live in the United States and you have to make phone calls to Argentina either from a cell phone or from a landline, then you can always choose online calling cards. They will enable you to make phone calls to any Argentinean …

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InstaDial® Announces the Product Launch of the InstaACCESS …

April 19th, 2011 No comments

Phase two of the product launch is anticipated for June of 2005 and will include the IVR integration and the long distance calling card program. The InstaACCESS™ program will be marketed to consumers in the United States, …

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