NEWS ALERT
from The Wall Street Journal
Dec. 1, 2008
The U.S. entered a recession in December 2007, according to the official recession watchers at the National Bureau of Economic Research. NBER economists met on Friday and declared the end of the expansion that began in November 2001, lasting 73 months.

It has often been said that by the time economists and government officials officially declare a recession, we are at the bottom, and it may very well be the turning point for the cycle to point upward and rebound. (Read more from the Business Examiner.)

Will that be the case this time? I am not sure, but, I certainly will not be waiting for the so-called "experts" to tell me either way!

About The Writer: Scott Gingold has been helping clients turn their red ink into black ink for over three decades, as well as assisting clients in their quest to grow their businesses. For more information, drop Scott a line.

Topics: Business , economy , market research , surveys , wall street

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Some restaurants prosper despite the economy or unemployment news

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November 30, 9:57 PM

According to reports, the current economic slump has not spared restaurants, and most specifically, chain eateries.In my “day job” we just concluded a research project in which we spoke to managers from a wide variety of eating-places. In... Read More
Topics: Business , marketing , economy , market research , entrepreneurs , Restaurants

50,000+ annual deaths from colon cancer may be cut by home testing

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November 28, 3:49 PM

In recent times we have learned that the CT scan is being used as a testing tool for the screening of colorectal cancer.News surfaces today that fecal occult tests can be self-administered at home. It is important to note that this does not replace the... Read More
Topics: Business , entrepreneurs , Cancer , Health Care , Health

Ford does NOT have a better idea as thousands of workers losing their jobs

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November 27, 9:09 PM

As long as I can remember, my mother has always said; "actions speak louder than words."In the case of Ford Motor Company, this could not be more true. It was only about a week ago when Ford, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler showed up in Washington... Read More
Topics: Business , Autos , economy , politics , Congress , CEO , Auto Industry , Ford , Chrysler , General Motors

CNN trumps Fox News Channel, MSNBC and Headline News

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November 27, 1:22 AM

Though Fox News Channel (FNC) has consistently won the ratings contest over CNN, MSNBC and CNN Headline News in recent years, take note; tonight the tide may have changed.All day I have been following the tragic events from Mumbai, India. As the night... Read More
Topics: Business , politics , Television News , Television , Mumbai , India

Stand by Tom Turkey, the Thanksgiving survey is just in....

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November 26, 5:01 PM

Thanks to everyone who responded to my article regarding “The business of Thanksgiving.” Please find the results of the survey below.Q1-Will you be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at your home this year?Yes-43.48% No-56.52%Q2-Will... Read More
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AIG CEO to earn $1 in 2009, other executives may follow suit

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November 25, 11:09 PM

Has AIG found religion? I have written at least two stories that have been rightly critical of AIG. Some of my fellow Examiners have also done a very good job of chronicling the fallout from AIG's poor business decisions.News comes today that Edward... Read More
Topics: Business , CEO , AIG , wall street

The business of Thanksgiving

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November 24, 10:21 PM

Some of my fellow Examiners have done a great job of offering great tips and recipes for Thanksgiving.Of course as the Business News Examiner, I tend to look at things from a business perspective.With this in mind, I would appreciate you participating... Read More
Topics: Business , marketing , market research , polling , Consumers , Thanksgiving

Say goodbye to small cities, towns, hamlets, boroughs and townships

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November 23, 1:47 PM

The current economic downslide is having as much negative impact on townships, hamlets, villages, boroughs, small cities, and small towns as it is on states, the private sector and business.As these local governments look for ways to survive, like their... Read More
Topics: Business , economy , politics , Government

Rush Limbaugh and Arianna Huffington; Fairness or Censorship

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November 22, 10:15 PM

In 1949 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the “Fairness Doctrine” in an attempt to give equal time to those who had opposing views to a particular stations’ usual roster of broadcasters.Needless to say, the wild popularity... Read More
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