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October 31, 2012 0

Governor Chris Christie Strongly Praises Obama’s Response to Sandy; Could Christie’s Comments Tip the Election?

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Here’s a headline story including an interview on Fox news that caught me by surprise: New Jersey Chris Christie Praises Obama, Doesn’t ‘Give a Damn’ about Election Day The presidential candidates have canceled all campaign events on Tuesday, but Republican New Jersey Chris Christie seemed to be stumping for President Barack Obama by appearing on several networks to praise the federal response to Hurricane Sandy. In an interview on NBC, Christie called Obama "outstanding" for expediting relief efforts. He also told MSNBC that Obama "deserves great credit.

October 30, 2012 0

670,000 Without Power in NYC; Flood Crests 13.88 Feet, Besting 1960 Record of 10.02 Feet; Wall Street Flooded

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Please consider Hurricane Sandy’s Waters Flood Blacked-Out New York City . Hurricane Sandy sent floodwater gushing into New York’s five boroughs, submerging cars, tunnels and the subway system and plunging skyscrapers and neighborhoods into darkness. Two deaths were reported in Queens and more than 670,000 were without power in the region as of 11:30 p.m.

October 28, 2012 0

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Secessionist Candidates in Catalan Election

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Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Secessionist Candidates in Catalan Election Posted by Michael Shedlock at 12:44 PM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy

October 24, 2012 0

Saturated Fat: McDonald’s to Revisit ‘Dollar Menu’; Reflections on Same Store Sales and Commercial Real Estate

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The Wall Street Journal reports Amid Falling Profit, McDonald’s to Revisit ‘Dollar Menu’ McDonald’s Corp. reported a 3.5% decline in third-quarter earnings as sales slowed more dramatically than expected because of a sluggish economy and a disappointing marketing campaign. "We face softening demand, heightened competition and rising costs in many of our markets," Chief Financial Officer Pete Bensen said.