07 March 2013/24 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/17 Esfand 1391
The latest report from commercial real estate analyst, CoStar Group, says store closings for the United States are not going to stop anytime soon.
Regarding Sears Holdings, CoStar Group says between 2006 and 2011 about 150 Kmart and Sears stores were closed. But that accelerated in 2012, with […] Continue Reading…
04 March 2013/21 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/14 Esfand 1391
In Farah Province, an eight years old boy tending the family’s sheep was killed by U.S. led ISAF drone strike. It happened in the Aab Solakh area of Pusht Rod district.
In Badghis Province, two mercenaries (Arbaki) joined the Mujahideen.
In Uruzgan Province, the mayor of Chora district, and […] Continue Reading…
In Arizona, the Douglas Hospital bankrupt. Federal court will decide who will take over operations.
In Iowa, Keokuk Area Hospital laid off 24 people, blaming it on long term debts.
The maker of scooters and power chairs, The Scooter Store, cut production and laid of 150 employees! They laid off 220 people back in September 2012! […] Continue Reading…
06 March 2013/23 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/16 Esfand 1391
After nine years, the U.S. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has issued his Final Report. It proves the George W. Bush administration not only arrogant, but inept and possibly down right criminal.
First, realize that the reconstruction would not have been necessary if the Bush Jr […] Continue Reading…
06 March 2013/23 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/16 Esfand 1391
Israeli media reporting that Syrian rebels have captured a UN peacekeeper convoy in the Golan Heights. The rebels consider the UN forces enemies, even though the UN is actually supporting the overthrow of the President of Syria.
“The command of the Martyrs of Yarmouk announced that it is […] Continue Reading…
28 February 2013/17 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/10 Esfand 1391
In Kunar Province, two explosion rocked Damkan district. The first targeted government border police, killing seven. The second explosion targeted the people who came to help the victims of the first explosion, at least three civilians killed. Since U.S. led drone strike follow this MO, the […] Continue Reading…
In Montana, the Helena Christian School bankrupt. The school is still operating, but plans to expand were thwarted when it was discovered the land they bought is contaminated with mining waste.
In South Dakota, Volunteers of America is laying people off. At least 12 people will be out-o-work. VoA officials blame decreasing federal and state […] Continue Reading…
05 March 2013/22 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/15 Esfand 1391
Cooking oil prices just keep going up at the grocery store. I remember when I could get a gallon of vegetable oil at Walmart for around $1.00 USD, now it’s close to six bucks per gallon (last time I checked, I still have a little bit-o-that last […] Continue Reading…
04 March 2013/21 Raby’ ath-Thani 1434/14 Esfand 1391
According to Israeli media sources, U.S. President Barack Obama will demand that Israel pull out of West Bank.
However things get confusing as some Israeli sources cite the Washington DC based World Tribune, which in turn cites unnamed Israeli sources!
Reports say Obama will make the demand during his […] Continue Reading…
Lyon Workspace Products (LWP) of Illinois goes bankrupt. The company also gave a WARN notice that it could layoff more than 400 employees! Company officials say they are trying to sell the business. LWP has been making sheet metal products since 1901.
1200 jobs lost in Illinois according to announcements by several companies! Those companies […] Continue Reading…