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Green Jobs Are Not Always Good Jobs: New Report Finds Wide Variation in Quality of Jobs in Climate-Friendly Sectors
added: 04-02-2009

As the federal government prepares to spend billions of dollars promoting the creation of green jobs as part of the huge economy recovery bill, a new report warns that the jobs already being created in climate-friendly sectors of the economy do not always measure up in terms of wages and other terms of employment.
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Americans More Concerned About Tax Refund Than Protecting Against Identity Theft
added: 04-02-2009

With a down economy causing Americans to re-evaluate their finances, many are looking forward to a tax rebate check in the mail this spring. Few, however, are worried about identity theft, a crime that impacted nearly 8.1 million Americans and on average cost victims $1,865.27 out of their own pockets in 2007.
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Obama's Bailout Plan Will Fail Unless it Stops House Price Depreciation
added: 04-02-2009

The Obama Administration must take steps to directly purchase 2 million foreclosed homes and provide rental and repurchase rights for these to the existing or new occupants. This will stabilize the housing market and stop further depreciation of home prices.
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30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 5.25%
added: 04-02-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow for thirty-year mortgages rose again last week to 5.25 percent, up from 5.12 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com(R).
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Executives Seek Compliance, Performance and New Business Opportunities in a Carbon Constrained Economy
added: 04-02-2009

As companies around the world prepare for a carbon-constrained economy, business leaders are increasingly employing Green IT strategies in efforts to reduce energy use, cut carbon emissions and mitigate exposure to risks associated with energy price volatility, pending regulatory demands, and increased transparency and reporting requirements driven by shareholder activism.
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High Quality Industrial Relations Can Help EU Face Crisis
added: 03-02-2009

A European Commission report shows that structured dialogue between workers' and employers' representatives can help the EU face the economic crisis. High quality industrial relations are a key element in managing economic change and reducing its costs, helping workers and companies adapt to change while protecting them from transitory shocks.
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Expectations for Economy and Jobs Fell to Lowest Point in January 2009
added: 03-02-2009

The Harris Poll® conducted just before President Obama was inaugurated found that public expectations for the economy, the job market and personal finances had fallen to new lows. Only 11% of all adults reported that their household’s financial condition had improved compared to a year ago, down from 14% last November and 31% last July. Fully 59% said it had become worse.
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Industrial Producer Prices Down by 1.3% In Euro Area in December 2008
added: 03-02-2009

In December 2008 compared with November 2008, the industrial producer price index fell by 1.3% in the euro area (EA15) and by 1.4% in the EU27. In November, prices decreased by 2.0% in both zones.
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Biofuels Can Anticipate a Promising Future in Sub-Saharan Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan
added: 03-02-2009

There is huge potential for biofuel production in sub-Saharan African countries such as Nigeria, Uganda and Angola, provided there is a concerted effort from key stakeholders. The production of feedstock and the fuel itself would ultimately lead to socio-economic improvement and, with the correct implementation and management, the controversy about feedstock used for fuel vs. food can be resolved.
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Consumer and Business Travel: Bundle Up for More Than the Weather
added: 03-02-2009

New economic realities are affecting every aspect of the American way of life, and both recreational and business travel are not exceptions. Recently, Maritz Research Hospitality Group conducted a poll to see how current economic circumstances are impacting people's travel intentions for the first part of 2009. The results show that Americans are ready to cut back on travel and entertainment costs during the first few months of 2009.
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