economy

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    Will a vacation to Puerto Rico help the US Economy?

    I love to travel, and would like to go someplace sunny and exotic this year. However, with the US economy struggling to bounce back, I am mindful that a domestic destination is where my money should be going. How much does travel to Puerto Rico, a US territory, help boost things around here for...
  2. T

    Which provides better fuel economy?

    Rolling the windows down? Or using the AC? I know AC compressor takes horse power and windows down can create drag. So my question is which uses less power?
  3. C

    Is the all emphasis on how bad things are in the economy a self fullilling prophecy?

    It's one thing for the media to give us numbers and figures on GDP, unemployment, wages, foreclosures, the Dow, etc, but then they have to keep giving us depressing stories about people who are laid off, moving back in with parents, etc as if we don't know that people are hurting without it...
  4. C

    Would the economy be affected in ANY way if celebrities/athletes weren't...

    ...paid like kings? I was wondering if making celebrities and athletes pay huge amounts of money to the goverment if it would give the economy a little boost, if celebrities were left with enough money to ONLY live in a very average house, or apartment/condo LIKE THE REST OF US, and not...
  5. M

    2010 Toyota Prius fuel economy vs. competition

    2010 Toyota Prius fuel economy vs. competition Fuel-efficient cars are poised for a showdown, with Ford and Toyota both recently announcing EPA-estimated fuel economy figures. For consumers, this means fresh, compelling choices in the small and family sedan categories. While we have not...
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    President Focuses On The Economy While Republicans Look To Health Care

    President Focuses On The Economy While Republicans Look To Health Care President Obama again used his weekly address to discuss his Administration's response to the economic crisis, while Republicans turned their attention to the coming debate over health care. Acknowledging that the...
  7. D

    What is your prediction on how long before the economy recovers and do you think

    the Governments stratagey is? helping.
  8. R

    What are my odds of getting a trucking job in this poor economy?

    Iv been doing security work and the pay is not cutting it. I want to go into OTR trucking. I have had a cdl before but have given it up. I want to go get my cdl back, but I think I will have to go through driving school anyways since its been 5 years since I drove. Iv never drove OTR, just...
  9. E

    How long will Obama blame George Bush for our current economy?

    I understand Obama didn't walk into an economic vacuum on Jan. 20th and that it is tradition to blame the guy before you. That said, does anyone have an honest guess when Obama will step up and say, "Ok, now this one is my fault"? Another month? A year? Will we have to wait until we see Dow...
  10. B

    I want to buy a new Harley Davidson, but the economy is bad, should I wait, or is

    now a good time? I don't need to finance I am worried about the future resale value of the HD, if HD goes bankrupt, the value of that bike is lost forever, or if the go bankrupt, replacement parts will either be nonexistent, or very expensive, or the warranty will be worthless. What do you think?
  11. R

    i'm so tired of hearing about our doomed economy. When are things likely to pick up?

    I just heard that a recovery isnt likely until 2012!!!!!!!!!!! Are there any great economists browsing these boards at the moment who would like to share their opinions on this matter?
  12. C

    With the economy being what it is, I am having poor sales on the internet.?

    Especially now the month of March. Is this just me or if you sell on the internet, are you seeing the same thing?
  13. D

    Do it reduce fuel economy if I use the temp knob to COLD and fan ?

    I have an used Corolla , my fist car so there are a few things i am really not sure, I hope you guys can help me out. I understand that using the A/C will put more load on the engine. But how about the "fan", is it purely electric ( drain from battery ?) , how about the "temp knob". As far as I...
  14. L

    fuel economy for 1993 vw polo 1.1 coupe?

    do you think this would be a good economical and reliable car to buy?
  15. B

    Could the U.S. economy sink Harley Davidson?

    HD's 2008, 4th qtr sales were down 19.6% That's a 58.2% 4th qtr net income loss, down $108.3 million from 2007 levels. Bike production in 2009 will be down 13% to 265,000 units HD will eliminate 1100 jobs Harley-Davidson Financial Services ( HDFS ) posted a massive $24.9 million 4th qtr loss 30%...
  16. Y

    Is it Republican's best bet to whine about the economy and see what happens in 2010?

    That seems to be what all Republicans are doing on the news. How is that a good idea when almost 90% of Americans blame Republicans for the current economic crisis?
  17. T

    Did the introduction of opium increase China's economy and help society?

    And do you know what these are too? I've got a big test tomorrow, and I can't find these answers anywhere! Any help at all would be appreciated! - Taiping Rebellion - Empress Cixi - Spheres of Influence - Marxism - Socialism - Capitalism
  18. M

    Poll finds Americans are losing sleep over the economy

    Poll finds Americans are losing sleep over the economy The faltering economy is taking a toll on all of us, and in more ways than you might realize. In a new poll about a third of respondents--34 percent--said that economic concerns had disturbed their sleep or kept them up at night...
  19. R

    Why is my 1998 Honda Civic EX giving me such POOR fuel economy?

    My 1998 Civic EX is giving me terrible fuel consumption (averaging between 19 & 21 MPG). There isn't much difference at all in MPG average when I use 87 octane or 93 octane. I've tried both fuel grades for a number of weeks at a time. It has a little over 104K miles (which is rather low...
  20. J

    The U.S. economy is going down the tube yet some Americans are whining about

    undocumented immigrants? Why is that?
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