California: One of the most likely debt issuers to default
bloggingstocks.com — Investors in developing countries no doubt wonder which countries that issue debt are safe and which ones could default. CMA Datavision has put together the "Sovereign Risk Monitor." California's in the top 10, ranked worse than Greece, but not as bad as Iceland. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More...
Google set to map the world - and push out GPS makers
bloggingstocks.com — In what seems to be the norm for Google, it is once again disrupting an entire market by giving something away for free that's both competitive and capable. TomTom and Garmin saw their share prices plummet upon Google's announcement, and rightfully so. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More...
NFL tailgating policies won't affect "real" fans
bloggingstocks.com — When the Philadelphia Eagles have an in-stadium jail, all 32 teams allow text messages about unruly fans, the NFL has adopted a Fan Code of Conduct, and some stadiums (including the Houston Texans and the famously rowdy Oakland Raiders) have adopted the NFL's 20-ounce beer limit, it is time to admit there is a problem with fan behavior at games. (Submitted by BeShirtHappy) More...
How much is your portion of the U.S. debt?
bloggingstocks.com — The U.S. debt is the total amount of money the government has borrowed (from its people and foreigners) in order to pay for past government spending. With congress set to raise the limit on the national debt, let's take a look at just how much money that is. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
Twitter valuation off by half
bloggingstocks.com — The problem is, according to NeXt Up, only 17.8% of Twitter users interact with the micro blogging service via the website, far less than the roughly 30% recently estimated by Tweet Stats. This bearish view only reinforces the notion that Twitter would need to attract more users directly to its website. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More...
Climate change law could cost 13 cents a gallon
bloggingstocks.com — Climate change isn't going to be free. A report by Point Carbon, an independent consulting company that tracks global carbon and energy markets, estimates that U.S. climate legislation could push the price at the pump 13 cents a gallon higher. (Submitted by BeShirtHappy) More...
Five signs that green is the next bubble
bloggingstocks.com — Even if you don't give a damn about climate change (or don't think it exists at all), the green market could likely become your employer -- or trigger the economic growth that will create your next job. (Submitted by jerryjamesstone) More...
Should the NFL lift its TV blackout rule?
bloggingstocks.com — With the poor economy, why can't the NFL make some exceptions? I'm not saying televise every game, but there should be some consideration made. Set a limit of tickets in order to see the games. Some teams will get there, some won't. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More...
2.9 Million College Students Unsure of Career Plans
bloggingstocks.com — As 2.9 students enter college, the anxiety is a bit higher than usual, given a high rate of unemployment, the likelihood of a "jobless recovery" and the fact that it could take years for destroyed value to be recovered. (Submitted by Burento) More...
Sprint Adding 4G Wireless to 17 New Cities
bloggingstocks.com — Sprint will be expanding its WiMAX wireless internet offerings to 17 new cities by the end of 2009. In addition to the large metros Sprint's 4G wireless service will expand to this year, the company indicated that it will add Boston, Houston, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. in 2010. (Submitted by jerryjamesstone) More...
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