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| Who Doesnt Need Emergency Cash?Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:40:02 -0800 by personalmoneystorehttp://personalmoney store.com/moneyblog/ 2008/12/31/who-doesn t-need-emergency-cas h/Search for good news ends wellAmericans are taking out more payday loans. Banks and auto companies are petitioning the government for emergency cash. Hospitals, airlines, retails stores and just about every other industry are taking nosedives.Photo of the console 128 bits Nintendo GameCube. My theory: Unemployment caused the increase in video game sales.But today, after writing a couple of posts about how awful the economy is, I thought There have to be some industries out there that are doing well.And what do you know, I was right. So I decided to switch gears and share some good news instead of repeating what everyone already knows. (Yes! It IS recession!)Gamers just wanna have funThe video game industry is still thriving. Fortune seems to think that the rise in unemployment has contributed to keeping the business successful.And you know what? I think they are right. I was unemployed for a few weeks, and when I wasnt looking for a job, you could find me somewhere near the GameCube or the Xbox. Some gamers are so obsessed with getting the newest games first, they take out payday loans to buy them on the day theyre released.Sitting prettyA typical tube of lipstick. Even in though times, people wont give up their lipstick for anything.Some cosmetics manufacturers are seeing gains right now. Whiledepartment stores are seeing low sales in clothing, jewelry and electronics, the beauty counters are still seeing a steady stream of customers.In the clearNot surprisingly, the waste management business hasnt seen any decline. Some things are simply necessary. Plummeting gas prices and consolidating companies have also helped the industry. For more on this article please visit http://personalmoney store.com/moneyblog/ 2008/12/31/who-doesn t-need-emergency-cas h/ Thank goodness this industry wont need to ask for emergency cash. Its one I never want to have to do without.Like home-cookin but easierAnother group of products that has generated increased revenue is comfort food. Kraft, well-known for its macaroni and cheese, raised revenue by 7 percent. Hormels grocery store sales increased thanks to a resurgence in Spam.SIERRA MADRE, CA - MAY 29: Seventieth anniver... Fortune refers to Spam as the caviar of hard times.This increase in Spam sales makes me wonder if Fortune should be categorizing this one cheap food instead of comfort food. However, because the article led with mac & cheese, my personal comfort food of choice, I will let it slide.SurvivorsAnoth er not-so-surprising statistic: Discount retailers are pulling in more money. Dollar stores and, of course, retail giant Wal-Mart have increased sales. In these hard times its no shock that people are trying to save however they can.This makes me ponder the question: Is middle-income the new low-income? If average people are turning to discount retailers for goods, that likely means they cant afford to pay regular price. In my opinion, if people have to seek out low prices instead of regular prices, that means they have a low income. Just a thought.Smart investmentFor-profit education hasnt taken a hit. Strayer Education, Devry and the Apollo Group all saw higher enrollment and jumps in revenue last quarter.Its not too difficult to figure out why this is happening. As unemployment rises, people who have been laid off decide maybe its time to get that degree or technical certificate theyve been thinking about. Or else they work for industries that are doing badly, and they figure its time for a change in career. Related: emergency cash news payday loans unemployment economy video games industries business job cosmetics waste managment | |
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| We're Coming In Loaded Elvis PresleyWed, 07 Jan 2009 14:34:40 -0800 by JUTheRockerI Love this song very much!We're Coming in Loaded(Words & music by Blackwell - Scott)Ooh yes we're comin' in loaded, Ooh yes we're comin' in loadedI'll hold the boat steady brother like a rockFull speed a head until we hit the dockWe're heading for home, the fishing was greatWe're comin' in loaded 'cause we're all out of baitWell, well, well, well, wellOh well now yeah!We gottem packed to the water-lineSome got away but the catch was fineNever saw such big ones, m'man oh man,We're comin' in loaded just as fast as we canWell, well, well, well, wellOh well now yeah!I'm gonna see my baby soon as I get backKnock on the door with my pockets packedShe'll look at me well she can't say noWe're comin' in loaded so come on let's goWell, well, well, well, wellOh well now yeah!Oh well now yeah!Yeah! we're comin' in loaded Related: we're coming in loaded elvis presley | |
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| GM Bailout News General Motors Says moms - helped make SUVsSun, 07 Dec 2008 07:38:27 -0800 by SBARTSTVGM Bailout News General Motors Says moms - helped make SUVs top sellers The Family Car Finally Gets a Mom's Touch Ten years ago, women - especially moms - helped make SUVs top sellers because of their roominess, safety and command view of the road. But, the rugged, off-road-ready SUVs were not originally designed with families in mind. Now, women are driving sales of a new generation of "family car," the crossover.A crossover is vehicle that looks like an SUV, but is actually built like a car. They are more comfortable, have a smoother ride and better fuel economy than their truck-based SUV cousins. And unlike SUVs, many are being designed with women and their needs in mind. In fact, carmakers like Chevrolet are bringing in their top female designers and engineers to make sure these family haulers have all the right tools.These female automakers are making sure the vehicles are equipped with extra safety features, storage and family-friendly accessories. Putting real mothers in charge of engineering, design, quality and manufacturing is like having the ideal customers behind the wheel from start to finish. Related: gm bailout news general motors says moms helped make suvs top sellers the family car finally gets mom's touch ten | |
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| Help Fido Fight Cancer What to do if your Pet gets Cancer NaSat, 06 Dec 2008 13:30:10 -0800 by SBARTSTVHelp Fido Fight Cancer What to do if your Pet gets Cancer Nationally Known Veterinarian and Featured Guest of Animal Planet's 'Groomer Has It' Discusses Special Opportunity to Help Raise Money for Pet Cancer Awareness Pets are living longer these days thanks to modern veterinary medicine and technology. That's great news to pet owners who already count Fido as part of their families. But, longer life spans mean more ailments as pets get older. As a pet's life expectancy increases, so does its risk of cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in pets. Even though nearly one in four pets will be diagnosed with cancer, few pet owners know how commonly it occurs and what treatment options are out there. While cancer is claiming fewer four-legged victims these days thanks to sophisticated treatments and the willingness of pet owners to pursue those treatments, the costs for these advanced treatments are rising. Pet insurance helps equip pet owners financially to pursue cancer care by reimbursing for testing and treatments of cancer in dogs and cats.During November, visitors to petinsurance.com will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Pet Cancer Awareness dog collars, with all the profits going directly toward advancing the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancers in pets and people. Dr. Karen Halligan, nationally known veterinarian and featured guest of the popular 'Groomer Has It' show on Animal Planet will be available to talk to your viewers about the prevalence of cancer among dogs and cats. Talent/Guest: Dr. Karen Halligan, Veterinarian and Featured Guest of 'Groomer Has It'Dr. Karen Halligan, author, devoted pet owner and respected veterinarian, has developed a distinguished veterinary medical career based on her lifelong commitment to animal welfare and pet owner education. Dr. Halligan is currently the Director of Veterinary Services at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (SPCA LA), where she oversees the health and well being of all the shelter animals and routinely performs surgical procedures. In addition, she is considered an expert in animal cruelty cases, having successfully won judgments in many court cases. She is also the author of the award-winning book Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs (HarperCollins, 2007). She has appeared on many national television shows as a spokesperson and pet health expert. Related: help fido fight cancer what to do if your pet gets nationally known veterinarian and featured guest of animal pla | |
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