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How’s the Housing Market Doing Where You Live?

June 2, 2008 By
I recently sold my house after it was on the market for seven months. I didn’t get what I wanted for it, but I was satisfied with the sale knowing that there are some good deals to be had out ...

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We Have An Intimate Little Industry

April 11, 2008 By
I like to follow golf because the fans know the players by their first names. From the time Arnie hits the ceremonial first drive at Augusta National, followers flock to Tiger and Phil to see superstars in the flesh. It ...

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If You Can Throw Snowballs, It’s Too Early For Baseball

March 31, 2008 By
Baseball’s opening day is a mixed blessing in Cleveland. No other day in all of sports imbues the city’s sports fans with such hope and sincere anticipation, especially this year as its playoff team returns intact. Conversely, snow piles still ...

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Are We In a Recession? What Do You Think?

March 20, 2008 By
We may already be in one, but an “official” report says the weakening U.S. economy is slipping into a recession. A gauge of future economic activity dropped in February for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Conference Board. Are ...

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Marriott Singled Out in ADA Suit

February 27, 2008 By
Litigation surrounding the single-rider golf car issue isn’t going to wait for the Department of Justice to issue a ruling. A federal judge ruled Jan. 28 that Marriott International’s golf division is in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act ...

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Economics and Golf

February 27, 2008 By
The economic news yesterday was not good. Consumer confidence is down. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation soared, just not like Superman in this case. The New York-based Confidence Board reported Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index sank to 75.0 in February from ...

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