Tag Archive: Business

Warren Buffett – Mr Crony-Capitalist Himself Posts Huge Profit

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May 4, 2013

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Enjoys 51% Rise In Profits

” Berkshire Hathaway, the investment firm led by Warren Buffett, has posted a 51pc rise in profits thanks to the performance of its insurance companies and the rising value of the businesses it owns stakes in.

Berkshire said net income rose to $4.89bn (£3.14bn) in the first quarter of its financial year on the back of revenues growing 15pc to $43.9bn.

The conglomerate controls almost 100 companies across insurance, utilities, clothing and consumer goods, but also holds stakes in some of the world’s biggest businesses, including Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, and Tesco, which is Berkshire’s biggest holding outside the US.”

Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings jump 51 percent (seattlepi.com)
Warren Buffett Signs Up To Twitter (4umf.com)
3 Burning Questions Warren Buffett Must Answer (fool.com)
Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings jump 51 percent (stocktipsinvestment.blogspot.com)
Berkshire Profit Climbs 51% on Insurance, Derivatives (bloomberg.com)
Warren Buffett says economy still improving slowly (miamiherald.com)

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Tags: 51% Quarterly Profit, Berkshire Hathaway, Business, Crony Capitalism, Insurance Holdings, Obamacare, Warren Buffett, Wells Fargo

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How Entrepreneurs Come Up With Great Ideas

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April 29, 2013

There Is No Magic Formula. But That Doesn’t Mean There’s No Formula At All.

” At the heart of any successful business is a great idea. Some seem so simple we wonder why nobody thought of them before. Others are so revolutionary we wonder how anybody could’ve thought of them at all.

But those great ideas don’t come on command. And that leaves lots of would-be entrepreneurs asking the same question: How did everybody else get inspiration to strike—and how can we work the same magic?

To find out, we turned to the experts—investors, advisers and professors who have seen and heard countless success stories, as well as entrepreneurs who have written success stories of their own. They saw inspiration coming from all sorts of sources—everyday puzzles, driving passions and the subconscious mind.

Here’s what they had to say.”

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Tags: Angela Benton, Body Shop, Business, David Cohen, eBay, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs' Organization, Instagram, NewME Accelerator, Samer Kurdi, Singularity University, Small Business, Startup company, TechStars, The Next Great Idea, Vivek Wadhwa, White CAstle

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LAX Evacuation A False Alarm … Hmm

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April 24, 2013

LAX Emergency Evacuation Deemed False Alarm

” Visitors and passengers of Los Angeles International Airport were greeted with a shocking message Monday night when the airport’s flight-status boards accidentally flashed an emergency evacuation message.

Passengers were the first to notify police after the message appeared behind ticket counters at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Passengers said the message read: “An emergency has been declared in the terminal. Please evacuate.”

The Los Angeles Times reported that airport personnel initially believed the message was the work of a hacker. Authorities investigated the affected computer systems but did not identify any suspects.”

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Hackers Declare Emergency On Flight Status Boards At LAX (losangeles.cbslocal.com)
Case of ‘Hacked’ LAX Flight Status Boards Solved (usnews.com)
LAX Emergency Evacuation Blunder Sends Passengers Into Mild Panic (laist.com)
AX flight status boards hacked, telling passengers to exit terminal (latimes.com)
Evacuation Message Flub Spooks LAX Travelers (ktla.com)
LAX Status Signs Accidentally Declare Emergency (abcnews.go.com)

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Tags: Accident, Aviation, Business, Emergency evacuation, False Alarm, Hackers, LAX Emergency Evacuation, Los Angeles International Airport

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California Proposes Restaurant “Risk Assessment” … So Long Mom & Pop

Filed under: Arrogance, Business, Corruption, Debt, Economy, Food, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Individual Responsibility, Law, Monetary Policy, Nanny State, Politics, Shame, Spending — 1 Comment

April 11, 2013

CALIFORNIA BILL COULD SHUT DOWN SMALL RESTAURANTS

” The State of California has one of the worst proposals of any legislature in the country this year with a new bill that would force every restaurant and food service business in the state to commission an expensive “risk assessment” test for every menu item.

Such a test could cost thousands of dollars for every food item sold. This outrageous and cost prohibitive testing would certainly cause all but the biggest chain restaurants to go out of business almost instantly.

In another exercise in nanny-statism, California’s State Senate Democrats want this “risk assessment” conducted to determine whether food being sold “contributes significantly to a significant public health epidemic.”

The bill, Senate Bill 747, is an addition to the current health and safety codes and is currently set for a hearing on April 17. It was written and introduced by Sen. Mark DeSauliner (D, Concord).

As California politics watchdog Stephen Frank points out, “Pass this and hundreds of thousands of Californians are out of work on Day One–and tens of thousands of Californians have lost their investments and businesses.”

But there are other, perhaps unintended, consequences in the offing here. This law would benefit large, multi-million dollar national chain restaurants in as much as it would eliminate their competition at a local level. Mom and Pop restaurants, small local chains, and one-location restaurants could never afford to have expensive tests done for every food item they sell. The big chains, however, have a whole country of locations and customers upon which to spread the costs of this “risk assessment.” “

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Yet another example of how Democrats are the small business owners worst enemy (thedaleygator.wordpress.com)

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Tags: Business, California, Every Menu Item, Job Losses, Mark DeSauliner, Restaurant, Risk assessment, Senate Bill 747, Unemployment

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Hiring Freeze Continues Thanks To Obamacare

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March 11, 2013

Obamacare Continues To Restrict Hiring

” The Beige Book is a report published eight times a year that details the economic activity in the 12 different Federal Reserve regions. As this most recent report explains, “Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff.”

But why is this news now? Federal Reserve presidents have cited Obamacare as a hiring hindrance for a few years now. In 2010, the Federal Reserve Bank president of Atlanta said,“We have frequently heard strong comments to the effect of ‘My company won’t hire a single additional worker until we know what health insurance costs are going to be.’” There is little more clarity on what the new costs are going to be for business owners. This is why three different Federal Reserve regions have directly linked Obamacare to slower hiring.”

Obamacare Is Not a Jobs Program (americanfreedombybarbara.com)
Obamacare Drags Down Jobs and Sales Says Beige Book (cnbc.com)
Fed Report: Some Companies Aren’t Hiring Because Of Obamacare (huffingtonpost.com)
Federal Reserve Beige Book Is Out (businessinsider.com)
Federal Reserve Board – Beige Book – March 6, 2013 (bespacific.com)
The Fed: ObamaCare “Leading to Layoffs” (cato.org)

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Tags: ACA, Affordable Care Act, Beige Book, Business, Economic, Federal Reserve, Federal Reserve System, Hiring Freeze, Layoffs, Obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Recovery

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Big Data Begets Big Brother … In The Name Of Productivity

Filed under: Arrogance, Choice, Civil Discord, Civil Liberties, Hope and Change, Nanny State, Privacy, Shame, Statism — 2 Comments

March 7, 2013

Tracking Sensors Invade the Workplace

” As Big Data becomes a fixture of office life, companies are turning to tracking devices to gather real-time information on how teams of employees work and interact. Sensors, worn on lanyards or placed on office furniture, record how often staffers get up from their desks, consult other teams and hold meetings.

Businesses say the data offer otherwise hard-to-glean insights about how workers do their jobs, and are using the information to make changes large and small, ranging from the timing of coffee breaks to how work groups are composed, to spur collaboration and productivity.

“Surveys measure a point in time—what’s happening right now with my emotions. [Sensors] measure actual behavior in an objective way,” says Mr. Arena.

But there’s a fine line between Big Data and Big Brother, at least in the eyes of some employees, who might shudder at the idea of the boss tracking their every move. Sensor proponents, however, argue that smartphones and corporate ID badges already can transmit their owner’s location. In many cases, workers can opt out of participating in the sensor studies.”

The Brave New Workplace World Includes Data Sensors Monitoring Employees at All Times (gawker.com)
Can a Sensor Make You More Productive? (live.wsj.com)
Judge: School Can Make Students Wear Tracking Device (newser.com)

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Tags: Big Brother, Big Data, Business, Eavesdropping, Employee Monitoring, Identity document, office furniture, Real-time data, Sensors, The Walls Have Ears, Tracking system

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No Robbery Here … Thanks To A Gun … An “Evil” AR-15 At That

Filed under: Armed Citizenry, Barbarism, Crime, Gun Control, Gun Rights, Guns, Individual Responsibility, Preparedness, Self-Defense, Self-Reliance, Weaponry — 1 Comment

February 21, 2013

Watch Armed Robber Quickly Retreat When He is Met With an AR-15

” This past Thursday a male and female armed couple broke into an Inkster, Michigan tax business. Expecting money, the assailants were surprisingly met with a security guard who quickly retreated into to the back room of the office to grab his AR-15. Realizing they were outgunned, the armed robbers retreated.”

Armed Robbers Met By AR-15 After Quick Thinking Security Guard Fires Shots (VIDEO) (americanlivewire.com)
Watch Armed Robber Quickly Retreat When He is Met With an AR-15 (VIDEO) (guns.com)
Camera Catches Moment Security Guard Uses an AR-15 To Fight An Armed Robbery (VIDEO) (americanlivewire.com)
Memo to Piers Morgan: Here’s ANOTHER Example of an AR-15 Used for Self-Defense (thetruthaboutguns.com)
AR-15-Wielding Security Guard Chases Off Robbers (nationalreview.com)
Sacramento Is Short One Armed Robber … Thanks To Guns (youviewed.com)
Another Two Bite The Dust … Or Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad …Thanks To A Gun (youviewed.com)

Tags: (AR-15), Armed Robbers Flee, Business, Inkster, Michigan, Robbery, Security guard, Tax Preparer's Office

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Since It “Pays For Itself” , Let’s Raise The Minimum Wage To $100 Per Hour , Then Everyone Will Be Rich

Filed under: Arrogance, Budget Cuts, Debt, Economy, Hope and Change, Monetary Policy, Nanny State, Politics, Regulation, Spending — 3 Comments

February 14, 2013

Explaining To The Left (as if they’ll listen) Why Raising The Minimum Wage Does Not Pay For Itself

” On the one hand, this is so elementary, it’s hard to believe anyone argues with it. But when you’re dealing with ideological true believers, you know they will argue withanything you say if it doesn’t line up with the faith. So don’t assume you’ve won the argument just because you point this out: Raising the minimum wage will worsen unemployment because, plain and simple, it raises the cost of labor.

Not only that, but it raises by statute the cost of the least productive laborers out there. There’s a reason minimum wage earners get the minimum. Their contribution represents minimal value. An employer who decides to hire such a person is accepting lack of experience, lack of training and lack of maturity, and is deciding to invest some time developing the worker and getting whatever minimal contribution they can make until they see if the investment pays off in the person’s improvement. Usually you’re not talking about people trying to support a family. Usually you’re talking about a 16-year-old kid. If you make it even more expensive than it already is to hire such people, businesses simply will not do it.”

The real tragedy is that many Americans earn $0.00 per hour and live in poverty, because of the minimum wage law (aei-ideas.org)
Obama’s Minimum Wage Plan (cato.org)
Boehner Says No To Minimum Wage Increase (addictinginfo.org)
Obama, business groups differ on minimum wage plan (news.yahoo.com)

Tags: Barack Obama, Business, Congress, Costs, Economy, Employment, Jobs, Labor, Minimum Wage, Overhead, Profit

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If You Care About Your Reputation

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January 17, 2013

A Basic Guide To Online Reputation Management

Helpful Hints For Business And People Who Care How They Are Viewed

” The following is an overview of some of the basic, fundamental processes you can work on to begin a proactive online reputation management campaign. It can be quite difficult to cut through all of the “noise” and misinformation out there regarding this evolving and often controversial topic. The heavily-researched and heavily-scrutinized methods, processes, and company resources mentioned in this section should hopefully be extremely useful for companies and individuals that are looking to understand the basics of the online reputation management “ecosphere”. This constantly-updated “Starter Guide” should essentially serve as a very helpful information resource for businesses and individuals that are seeking to not only monitor, but have a direct and meaningful impact on their overall online presence.

Clear distinctions will be made for the differing processes of business and individual reputation management where necessary. Much of this basic ORM information discussed can be applied to both business and personal scenarios, but there will be cases that call for differing strategy suggestions, and hopefully we can clearly highlight those within this guide. As mentioned on our homepage, the majority of the suggested tactics and resources for productive and proactive ORM campaigns are essentially Search Engine Optimization tactics and resources. These SEO strategies become necessary when attempting to have an impact on the Google algorithm. In other words, SEO and online marketing strategies are necessary to effectively “optimize” your online image in the largest search engine in the world.

Sections Include

Step 1. What All Has Been Said About You Online?

Step 2. What All Is Being Said About You Online?

Step 3. What You Can Do About It – “The Best Defense Is A Great Offense”

Exact Match Domains

Buying Domain Names That Include Your Keywords And Popular Neutral Or Negative Phrases

Local Business Listings

Web 2.0 Websites

Press Releases

Article Directories

Video Sharing Websites

Image Sharing Websites

See If You Can Acquire A Wikipedia Page

Post On Online Marketplaces

Post On Relevant Online Forums

Conduct Paid Advertising Campaigns

Post On Question and Answer Websites

Take Advantage Of “Tagging” On The Websites That Encourage It

Look Into Using A Google Plus Profile And Google Authorship

Keep Track of All Your Website URLs That You Develop and Promote Them Regularly by Building Links to Them

Leverage Pre-Existing Positive Website Content When You Can

Conclusion

4 online reputation management insights from the McKremie survey (raventools.com)
What Will Your Online Reputation Say About You In 2013? (veribo.com)
Learning from disaster: JCPenney and Online Reputation Management (raventools.com)
Online Reputation iPredators Article Released for Download at No Cost… (prweb.com)
Take Control of Your Reputation Online (biznology.com)
Online Reputation Management Is Not Social Media (veribo.com)
How to Introduce Online Reputation Management In Business (veribo.com)
BusinessRater.com Unveils Its Next Generation Online Reputation Management Tool to Small Businesses Nationwide (prweb.com)

Tags: Business, Google, Management, Online reputation management, ORM, PageRank, Persona, Reputation, Search engine optimization, SEO, Success, Vocus, Web Design and Development

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Looking For A Higher Rate Of Return ?

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January 10, 2013

5 Unknown Dividend-Paying ETFs Yielding 12% Or More

” The stock market volatility of late puts into question how much longer the current uptrend can last. Dividend-paying ETFs can cushion the blow of day-to-day gyrations and offer investors something for sitting on their hands. Here’s a look at five of the fattest-dividend paying ETFs on the market and what’s driving there performance.

With the exception of iShares FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REIT ETF (REM), all of these are very thinly traded, so they’ll likely have wider bid-ask spreads than more liquid ETFs and it may take longer for your brokerage to fill an order.

2. iShares MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap (EWHS).

312-month yield: 12.75%.

One-year return: 23.15%.

IBD Relative Strength and Accumulation-Distribution Ratings: 40, B+.

EWHS gapped down $3.79, or 12.75%, on Dec. 18 when it paid out $3.70 a share in income.

EWHS is trading below the 50-day average but above the 200-day line, which means it’s in a weak uptrend. Nearly half of assets are devoted to consumer discretionary companies, a fifth is in financials and one-seventh is in technology. EWHS trades at a slight discount to emerging markets with a price-earnings ratio of 11.89 and price-to-book of 1.03. Emerging markets have a P-E of 12.3 and P-B of 1.58. “

What To Consider Before Buying A Dividend ETF (businessinsider.com)
Watch For A Major Shift In The Bond Market (TBT, TLT, TBF, SHV, BND, BOND) (etfdailynews.com)
4-Star ETFs Poised to Pop: WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income (fool.com)
Market Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat Research ETF Reaches $100 Million In Assets (MOAT) (etfdailynews.com)
Investing in Leveraged ETFs – Running With Scissors (optionsanimal.com)
How millionaires use ETFs to build ‘core and satellite’ portfolios (business.financialpost.com)
Traders Staying Cautious During Advance in Equities (athrasher.com)

Tags: Business, Dividend, Emerging markets, ETF, Exchange-traded fund, Hong Kong, Investing, Investments, IShares, Market capitalization, Rate of Return, Singapore

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BoA … No Friend Of America … Not Freedom Lovers Anyway

Filed under: Armed Citizenry, Arrogance, Choice, Economy, Gun Rights, Guns, History, Hypocrisy, Law, New Media — 4 Comments

January 9, 2013

Bank of America Reportedly Froze Gun Makers Account

” American Spirit Arms owner, Joe Sirochman posted on his Facebook page a statement that is truly amazing. He discusses a problem he was having with the bank as they were holding his merchant account funds for ‘further review’.

After many hours on hold with the bank trying to get to someone who could help he was told by a bank manager, “WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD NOT BE SELLING GUNS and PARTS ON THE INTERNET”. Needless to say this angered Mr. Sirochman!

We are at a point now in America if we don’t stand up for our Constitutional Rights we are going to lose them forever. When private companies (Bank of America) decide not to honor their obligations to their ‘law abiding’ customers (American Spirit Arms) just because they don’t like what they are doing it is time for us (Americans who believe in the Constitution) to stop supporting those businesses (Bank of America).

Here is his post on the American Spirit Arms Facebook page:

All,
My name is Joe Sirochman owner of American Spirit Arms and I wanted to share my recent experience with Bank of America .(which we have been doing business with for over 10 years)…. “

This isn’t BoA’s first foray into the world of politics in general and firearms in particular . Witness their treatment of McMillan firearms and illegal alien credit cards and mortgages .

And let us not forget BoA’s cozying up to Drug Lords …

Mexican Drug Cartel Laundered Money Through BofA, FBI Alleges

FBI: Drug Cartels Use Bank of America to Launder Money

American Banks ’High’ On Drug Money: How a Whistleblower …

So apparently while Bank of America is more than happy to facilitate illegal immigration , drug lords and money laundering it cannot in good conscience do business with legal American businesses that engage in the legitimate firearms trade . Remember this and choose your bank and financial advisors accordingly .

Re: B of A Freezes Gun Co. Deposits–You Should Not Be Selling Guns On the Internet (forum.prisonplanet.com)
Bank of America Freezes Gun Manufacturer’s Account (visiontoamerica.com)
Back at it! Bank of America thumbs it’s nose at the Constituiton and legal business! (patricksperry.wordpress.com)
‘We Believe You Should Not Be Selling Guns On The Internet’: Bank of America Freezes Gun Manufacturer’s Account (patdollard.com)
Bank of America continues to discriminate (examiner.com)
Bank of America ‘freezes gun maker’s account’ (wnd.com)
UNREAL! BofA Freezes Gun Manufacturer’s Deposits Saying: “We Believe You Should Not Be Selling Guns On The Internet” (thegatewaypundit.com)
Bank of America Freezes Gun Manufacturer’s Account, Company Owner Claims (righttruth.typepad.com)
Bank of America allegedly freezes gun manufacturer’s account (schnittshow.com)

Tags: American Spirit Arms, Bank of America, BoA, Business, Criminal Activity, Drug Money Laundering, Firearms Businesses, Gun Trade, Illegal Alien Credit Cards, Joe Sirochman, Money laundering, United States

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“It will have a negative impact on job creation”

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January 6, 2013

OBAMACARE LAYOFFS, HIRING FREEZES BEGIN

” “It will have a negative impact on job creation” this year, says Mr. Zandi.

The Obamacare employer mandate doesn’t go into effect until January 1, 2014, but the government requires businesses to track worker schedules for three to 12 months in advance. That means many employers plan to get a jump start on avoiding Obamacare’s $2,000 per-worker fine by firing workers now, reducing employee hours, or replacing full-time employees with part-time workers.

A survey by the International Franchise Association finds that 31% of franchisees say they plan to cut staff to duck under Obamacare’s 50-employer mandate. And another study byMercer consulting firm found that half of businesses who don’t presently offer health insurance plan to reduce employee hours to avert triggering Obamacare’s penalties.”

Tags: Business, Debt, Economy, Employment, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Mandate, Layoffs, Obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Reduced Work Hours, Unemployment

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The 20 Biggest Brand Fails of 2012

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December 24, 2012

A Shameful Roundup Of The Year’s Most Humiliating Marketing Blunders

” Judging by the traffic trends on this blog, it seems the only thing more enjoyable than a brilliant, uplifting, inspirational marketing success is a horrible, embarrassing, cringe-worthy marketing blunder—otherwise known as the big brand fail. Every year there’s plenty of them—the accidental tweet, the offensive billboard, the Photoshop disaster, the just-plain-tasteless ad. At the link below, we’ve compiled 20 of the most notable brand fails from 2012—a nice dose of ad-enfreude to fill your evil rubbernecking hearts with joy. Just be glad it wasn’t you. And try to learn a lesson from the Harvey Nichols model above and refrain from pissing yourself with laughter. It’s not a good look. “

Gallery: The 20 Biggest Brand Fails of 2012

11 Famous Brands Most Americans Have Never Heard Of (businessinsider.com)
10 Ways Brands Will Win With Content Marketing in 2013 (mashable.com)
This is How Luxury Brands Do Awesome Social Media Marketing in China in 2012 (techinasia.com)
How McAfee Could Turn Its Nutjob Founder’s PR Into A Brand Asset (forbes.com)
Top Marketing #FAILs of 2012 (heidicohen.com)
The biggest social media blunders of 2012 (mumbrella.com.au)

Tags: 2012, Advertising, Biggest Fails, Brand, Business, Harvey Nichols, Madison Avenue, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Photoshop, Social Media, Twitter

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” Energy Costs Would Necessarily Skyrocket “

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December 23, 2012

Obama Releases First Part Of New Regulatory Agenda, Drawing Criticism From Supporters, Critics

” The Obama administration this weekend released the first major part if its second-term regulatory agenda, an initiative costing as much as $350 million targeting fossil-burning boilers and incinerators that critics says hits companies already struggling in a tough economy.

The Environmental Protection Agency regulations released late Friday attempt to improve Americans’ health by reducing soot from the industrial boilers and incinerators.

The agency estimates the cost of implementing the new standards will cost $53 million to $350 million. “

Congress may be stalled out, but the EPA certainly isn’t (hotair.com)
EPA finalizes boiler rule to reduce air pollution (kfwbam.com)
You: EPA issues air pollution standards for boilers and cement plants (latimes.com)
EPA finalizes boiler rule to reduce air pollution (kansascity.com)

Tags: Business, Energy Prices, Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa Jackson, National Association of Manufacturers, Natural Resources Defense Council, Obama, Obama administration, Regulation

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H&K USC Carbine Review

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December 17, 2012

Heckler & Kock USC 45 Carbine

” The HK USC45 Carbine is a Blow Back operated civilian version of the famed HK UMP which has been employed by both military and law enforcement agencies around the world chambered in 45 ACP.

The USC45 is yet another fine example of Heckler & Kock’s commitment to the creed of “No Compromise”, based on the proven track record and performance of the UMP which is employed by military and law enforcement agencies around the world. The appearance of this carbine has been modified from that of the UMP in direct response to requirements to meet import sales. I would describe the overall appearance of the weapon as being simple, modern and sleek.

The frame is made of reinforced polymers with a skeletonized stock stock with a cheek pad and a pistol grip. The USC boastes a cold forged 16″ target barrel with a heavy bolt mechanism which accounts for the majority of the weapons weight. “

Tags: .45 cal, 45 ACP, Business, Carbine, Guns, H&K, Law Enforcement, Review, Rifles, Security, Shooting, USP Carbine

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Racist Union Thugs

Filed under: Arrogance, Barbarism, Corruption, Economy, Hope and Change, Hypocrisy, Politics, Racism, Shame — 4 Comments

December 12, 2012

Michigan Locals Raise Funds For ‘hot dog guy’ After Union Protesters Destroy His Supplies

” Clinton Tarver has been serving hot dogs to hungry locals in downtown Lansing, Mich., for the last five years, but a brush this week with a pro-union protest literally upended his small business in a matter of minutes.

During a protest against right-to-work legislation in Michigan’s capital, Tarver’s catering supplies were destroyed when demonstrators tore down the tent where he was serving and trampled his gear.

“Everyone that had a ticket I had given a hot dog to,” the 63-year-old owner of Clint’s Hot Dog Cart and Casual Catering told FoxNews.com. “So when two guys, one with a mask, came to get their hot dogs, I didn’t think anything of it because they had tickets and I was just there for a job.”

He described the action that ensued as “violent.” Only minutes after he’d handed the two men their hot dogs, the pair tore down the tent, turned over his serving tables, smashed his hot dogs, tossed a cooler filled with sodas and spilled his chili.

“I kept explaining that I was just here to do a job, that I wasn’t on anybody’s side, but when people started calling me racial slurs, my friend who works at the Capitol told me I had to get out of there, so I crawled out,” said Tarver, who is black.”

Union thugs destroy Mich. hot dog vendor’s business, vendor remains gracious (twitchy.com)
LABOR OF SHOVE:Hot Dog Vendor’s Gear Trashed at Union Protest (foxnews.com)
Union Thugs Yell ‘Nigger Uncle Tom’ As They Destroy Clint Tarver’s Iconic Hot Dog Cart (mikesright.wordpress.com)
Lansing business owner alleges racial abuse, loses equipment in Right to Work protests at state Capitol (mlive.com)
The Naked Face Of Leftism: The Real Rascists Unmasked (thecampofthesaints.org)
Union Goons Destroyed Man’s Hot Dog Cart While Calling Him ‘N*gger’ and ‘Uncle Tom’ (pjmedia.com)
Black Businessman Targeted by Michigan Union Mob (moonbattery.com)
Sorry Protesters: Your Jobs Are Being Sent To China And They Aren’t Coming Back (conservativeread.com)
Fox News contributor punched in face at pro-union protests in Michigan (foxnews.com)
union bastards.. (oforchristsakes.wordpress.com)

Tags: Americans for Prosperity, Business, Clinto Tarver, Destroyed Property, Hot dog, Lansing, Michigan, Racial Slurs, Small Business, Union Thugs

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The World’s Smallest Petrol Powered Engine

Filed under: Cool Stuff, Energy Independence, Science & Technology — 1 Comment

December 2, 2012

Weird World

” Scientists have created the smallest petrol engine in the world ( less than a centimeter long , not even half an inch ), small enough to power a watch or any small gadget. The mini-motor, which runs for two years on a single squirt of lighter fuel, is set to revolutionize world technology. It generates 700 times more energy than a conventional battery. It could be used to operate laptops and mobile phones for months doing away with the need for charging. Experts believe it could be phasing out batteries in such items within just six years. The engine, minute enough to be balanced on a fingertip, has been produced by engineers at the University of Birmingham. — with Jamie Gleeson and Amka Tseezen. “

Worlds Smallest Petrol Engine (zedie.wordpress.com)
VW Jetta Hybrid Launched In LA (elonmusktesla.wordpress.com)

Tags: Batteries, Business, Electric motor, Electric vehicle, Mobile Phone, Petrol engine, Plug-in hybrid, University of Birmingham

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They’re In The Business Of Taking , Not Making

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November 26, 2012

Barack Insults My Intelligence II

Tags: Barack Insults My Intelligence II, Business, Debt, Economy, Monetary Policy

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Success Secrets …

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November 24, 2012

… Of The World’s Most Powerful Women

” How can women cultivate career success? How did some of the world’s most powerful women manage to progress in their careers while also enjoying life outside of work? These are some of many questions I’ve been grappling with lately, thanks to a very exciting invitation to keynote the eleventh annual Sustaining Women in Business (SWB) conference in Melbourne, Australia. The event brings together 400 executive women and men from the corporate and government worlds to consider, learn and discuss how they can thrive professionally and personally. Here’s what I shared with them on Oct. 24 at the Melbourne Convention Center. “

Tags: Australia, Business, Business Women, Career Success, Corporate Leaders, Habits, Melbourne Convention Center, Secrets To Success, Sustaining Women In Business, SWB, World's Most Powerful Women

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Bring It On

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November 23, 2012

Engineers Pave the Way Towards 3-D Printing of Personal Electronics

” Scientists are developing new materials which could one day allow people to print out custom-designed personal electronics such as games controllers which perfectly fit their hand shape.

The University of Warwick researchers have created a simple and inexpensive conductive plastic composite that can be used to produce electronic devices using the latest generation of low-cost 3D printers designed for use by hobbyists and even in the home.

The material, nicknamed ‘carbomorph’, enables users to lay down electronic tracks and sensors as part of a 3D printed structure — allowing the printer to create touch-sensitive areas for example, which can then be connected to a simple electronic circuit board. “

Printing electronic sensors using low-cost 3D printers #3dthursday (adafruit.com)
Novel Carbomorph Material for 3D Printing of Personal Electronics (azonano.com)
The 3D Print Bubble : Still Too Early For Consumers? (solidsmack.com)
3D-Printed Möbius Bacon Strip (makezine.com)
Stop talking rubbish about 3D printing (blogs.telegraph.co.uk)
A Photobooth That Creates 3-D Printed Figurines (geekologie.com)
Scientists develop materials to print out personal electronics in 3D (siliconrepublic.com)

Tags: 3D Printing, Business, Cool Stuff, Electronics, Independence, Liberty, Publishing and Printing, Science, Technology, University of Warwick

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The Moral Paper Route

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November 18, 2012

Tags: AEI, American Enterprise Institute, Business, Free Market, Freedom, Liberty, Self-reliance, The Moral Paper Route

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Papa John’s Under Fire

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November 17, 2012

Buycott For CEO Who Says Obamacare Will Cost Too Much Dough

” The raging food fight over Obamacare expands to Papa John’s pizza today, as National Papa John’s Appreciation Day is being held in support of the restaurant’s CEO John Schattner. The founder of the popular pizza chain recently criticizedObamacare’s increasing costs on the franchise, and explained that employee hours would need to be slashed in order to cover added expenses. The result has been a public relations furor over the CEO’s lack of delicacy on the sensitive political matter .

The national appreciation day counters the planned boycott by supporters of Obamacare, who believe that the rich one-percenter should cover the additional expenses out of his own pocket or raise his prices. There is a major dispute over how much the Obamacare legislation will actually cost the pizza chain. While Schattner claims that government compliance will mean to $5-8 million in costs and a 10-14 cent increase per pie, a Forbes analysis puts the cost at less than a penny per pizza. ”

Thousands pledge support for ‘Papa John’s Appreciation Day’ (whas11.com)
Papa John’s finally gets some love for its stance against Obamacare. (greatriversofhope.wordpress.com)
Almost Forgot: It’s Papa John’s Pizza Night! (nicedeb.wordpress.com)
Papa John’s Owner Slammed by Liberals for Stating He’ll Bypass ObamaCare Costs (newsbusters.org)

Tags: Boycott, Business, Buycott, John Schnatter, Obamacare, Papa John's Pizza, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Taxes

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Apple Stock Hit by Panic Selling

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November 16, 2012

‘Someone Yelled Fire’

” Forget the “fiscal cliff.” The real panic on Wall Street is over Apple’s stock.

Nearly every mutual and hedge fund has piled into Apple [AAPL 525.62 -11.26 (-2.1%) ]during its spectacular rise over the past few years. Now, these same funds are scrambling for the exits as the stock goes through an equally spectacular decline.

Apple plunged to a six-month low Thursday as funds rushed to take profits on the stock before it’s too late. Shares are now off 25 percent since late September—shortly after the iPhone 5 launch and a month before the iPad Mini introduction. “

Apple Stock Nosedives! (legitreviews.com)
Apple’s Stock Is Hit by Panic Selling: ‘Someone Yelled Fire’ (cnbc.com)
Apple Inc (AAPL) Is Among This Hedge Fund’s Top Stock Picks (insidermonkey.com)
The World’s Hottest Hedge Fund Manager Has Been Buying Facebook (forbes.com)
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL): This Is Why The Stock Price Is Tumbling (etfdailynews.com)
Apple Disappoints – 230 Hedge Funds Suddenly Cried Out In Terror And Were Suddenly Silenced (infiniteunknown.net)

Tags: Apple, Business, Funds, Hedge fund, Investing, IPad, Market, Panic Sale, Selloff, Stock Plunge, Wall Street

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Have To Disclose Calories ? How About Taxes ?

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November 15, 2012

ForAmerica

Seeing this gave us an idea . Since the government has mandated “truth in advertising‘ as far as calorie , sugar , salt , carb content is concerned regarding our dining habits when we eat out , perhaps Denny’s has struck upon the right idea . We propose that the restaurants, already forced to save us from our own voracious appetites and irresponsible spending habits can do the same with regard to the government’s .

From now on each eating establishment , and there is no reason this idea can’t be successfully adapted to other businesses as well , shall post along with nutritional data , the data reflecting the reason their meal costs exactly what it does . Let’s give you an example , shall we ?

That $15 cheeseburger you are about to scarf down could be had for $6 if not for the omnipresent hidden costs imposed upon every business and inevitably passed on to you , the consumer . So if Joe Blow ducks into his local burger joint and drops $15 for lunch he gets a receipt that looks like this :

1 Cheeseburger $3.00

1 Large Fry $1.50

1 Large ( no more than 16oz) $1.50

——————————————–

Food Cost w/Profit $6.00

Municipal Food Permit $1.00

County Business Tax $1.50

State Business Tax $2.00

Federal Obamacare Tax $1.75

Liability Insurance $1.75

Unemployment Insurance $ 1.00

———————————————–

You Pay $15.00

Gratuity Not Included

Thank You , Please Come Again

Have A Nice Day !

Surely the itemized costs can be broken down even further but this is a quicky from our politics and sex scandal addled brains . Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comments . Everyone should know the true cost of the government that they vote upon themselves .

We here at YouViewed think that it is high time for the ignorant masses , existence proven beyond a shadow of a doubt 11/6 , to know exactly why everything costs what it does .There is no free lunch . No more letting the government get away with hidden tax increases . Let the Obama Mama’s see that they are paying for that ” free ” Obamaphone with every greasy fry that they ingest . Mangia !

If Obamacare Stays Intact, You’ll Be Required to Disclose Your Personal Health ID Number to the IRS (economicpolicyjournal.com)
Florida Fifth In Country For Best Business Tax Climate (miami.cbslocal.com)
David Gratzer: The Case Against Taxing Soda (huffingtonpost.ca)
Union To Submit Business Tax Petition (lasvegas.cbslocal.com)
IRS Admits Obamacare’s Small Business Tax Credits … (youviewedblog.wordpress.com)
New Obamacare Tax Form Mandates Americans Report Personal Health ID Info to IRS… (atr.org)
How Many Calories Do We Really Eat at Thanksgiving? (well.blogs.nytimes.com)
Sneaky Places Sugar is Hiding (belmarrahealth.com)
Booze Calories Nearly Equal to Soda (abcnews.go.com)
Low Cal Choices at Family Style Restaurants (womenandweight.com)

Tags: Business, Calorie Info, Corporate tax, Denny's, Hidden Costs, Tax, Tax Foundation, Tax Info, Unemployment Benefits

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