US DollarThe fundamentals this week were negative for the US dollar, weakening the currency against some major counterparts, but performance of the greenback wasn’t that bad, considering all the...
Monday, August 29, 2011
Pound Goes Down as UK Economy Slows
Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound weakened against the Japanese yen and slowed its advance versus the US dollar after the report showed the UK economy grew with slower pace in the second...
Euro Falls for Second Day vs. Dollar
EuroThe euro fell against the US dollar for the second day and erased gains versus the Swiss franc today as investors are less willing to buy the currency amid signs of problems in Europe and concerns...
Perry: Too soon to judge Obama’s handling of Hurricane Irene
posted at 3:30 pm on August 28, 2011 by Tina Korbe
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Maybe it’s because the state of Texas has weathered higher category hurricanes with far less fuss than that with which the East...
Why is the media so ignorant about religion?
posted at 2:00 pm on August 28, 2011 by Ed Morrissey
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A few days ago, the New York Times’ Bill Keller proposed asking “tougher questions” of presidential candidates about their faith,...
“It was like walking into Hell”
“It was like walking into Hell”
posted at 11:25 am on August 29, 2011 by Ed Morrissey
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Greg Hengler captured this emotional moment from the National Geographic special last night that...
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Canadian Dollar Receives Hit from US
Canadian DollarCanada’s dollar plunged today as demand for the nation’s assets deteriorated because of pessimistic outlook for the economy of the biggest nation’s trading partner — the US.The depressed...
Quotes of the day
posted at 10:41 pm on August 10, 2011 by Allahpunditprinter-friendly“President Barack Obama is getting hammered on all sides for a stumbling U.S. economy and his uneven response to it, raising pressure...
Americans say Obama government can't fix US economy: Poll
WASHINGTON: Barely one in four Americans feels confident that the Obama government can fix America's economic problems with a large majority agreeing that the policymaking process in Washington is unstable and ineffective, according to a new poll.As many as 46 percent of registered voters say they plan...
Tom Friedman fantasizes: What if Boehner joined forces with Obama and totally dismissed the tea party?
posted at 10:06 pm on August 10, 2011 by Allahpunditprinter-friendlyAs bad as that sounds, you need to know that this column was written as a faux AP news article to appreciate its true horror. So desperate...
Consumer Sentiment Curbs Appeal of Aussie
Australian dollarThe Australian dollar resumed its movement down after the yesterday’s gains as consumer sentiment declined this month, reducing attractiveness of the nation’s currency.The Westpac-Melbourne...
Kanon Wakeshima
Kanon Wakeshima (分島 花音) is a Japanese singer and cellist. Produced by Mana, Wakeshima debuted under the DefStar Records label on May 28, 2008 with the single "Still Doll", the ending theme for the anime...
Video: When open-carry is your only option
posted at 11:25 am on August 10, 2011 by Ed Morrisseyprinter-friendlyReason TV takes a close look at the issue of handgun rights and carry permits in California, one of the few “may-issue” states left...
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