SA to act on new threats of xenophobia

Posted by Orlando News Center on Oct 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The threatening notice being distributed in Alexandra. In Alexandra, locals are distributing notices threatening foreigners who occupy houses built under the government’s Reconstruction and Development Programme meant to provide cheaper housing for the poor. A notice headlined “Foreigners in RDP Houses”, which was shown to The Zimbabwean and said to be... 

Polk Economic Recovery Among the Nation’s Weakest

Posted by Orlando News Center on Sep 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment

A new Brookings Institution report evaluating the 100 largest U.S. metro areas ranks Lakeland (Polk County), Orlando and Tampa among the 20 weakest performers. the report, released Thursday, tracks changes in economic output, employment, home prices and other indicators through the... 

Stock Market Dips Following Poor June Jobs Numbers

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jul 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment

An unexpected drop in hiring put an end to the excitement that had been bubbling up on Wall Street over the past two weeks. Stock indexes fell sharply Friday, erasing most of the week's gains, after the government reported that U.S. employers created... 

Vacation Rental Business Picking Up in Central Florida

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jun 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment

"We're getting just as many reservations now as we were before," said Eckersley, who runs Sunsplash Vacation Homes in Davenport. Eckersley said he has noticed one difference, which he said could be the result of the rising gas prices and the pinch it's putting on people... 

Librarians celebrate budget $ relief – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel

Posted by Orlando News Center on May 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Florida librarians — once worried they would see zero dollars in the state budget for public libraries — will get $21.3 million from the state in the budget deal crafted by the House and Senate, enough... 

Why is CBS News feel that every story about the elec has to be anti mccain pro obama?

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Tonights news was one story after another of the mean old man clinging on to his "should be" state leads. while Obama gaining in old Bush States. they injected race by one interview. Now their pounding... 

How much is insurance on a bentley continential gt?

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment

So I saw this gt for 72 grand not bad compared to other Bentley's and I was just curious as to how much insurance cost's on a car like that? While I'm at it, is it hard to qualify for a car that expensive, do dealers hesitate to give out loans that high? because typically... 

How does Ben Bernanke compare with Al Greenspan as Fed Res Bank Chairman?

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment

"Doctor" Ben Bernanke is an unimpressive essentially little man. Mind you, Al was a hard act to follow : an unabashedly cynical, shrewd, gimlet-eyed, but likeable old kike. One misses his honesty. Poor ole Ben. he was given a crap of an economy to work with, and... 

Summer jobs: Without federal funds, teen outlook bleak this year

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The summer job hunt may be more difficult for El Paso youths this year because the federal government will not be providing money to employers to hire youths as it did the past two summers. A $10 million federally... 

What stock is better Apple (AAPL) or Google (GOOG)?

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Apple. Apple has so much ground to cover. in a few years, Apple will likely expand to cover the sectors Google currently has control of. it is a constant stream of competition, and apple is doing nicely considering how long its been around....