m********o
发帖数: 2088 | 1 This is completely BS. Where did you read it?
"The overall tax rate that S&P 100 companies pay, around 28 percent, is
basically unchanged compared with 2014" |
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b*****d
发帖数: 61690 | 2 A growing number of Republican senators are distancing themselves from
President Trump's annual budget proposal.
Sen. Dean Heller (Nev.), the most vulnerable GOP senator up for reelection
in 2018, blasted Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget as "anti-Nevada."
“From slashing funding for important public lands programs to its renewed
effort to revive the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, the President
’s budget request contains several anti-Nevada provisions," he said in a
statement.
Trump's bud... 阅读全帖 |
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S*******i
发帖数: 2018 | 3 形势一派大好，但是2018中选不会好。lol
”All the signs suggest that 2018 is going to be a very good year for
Democrats.
In short: The political environment is looking very, very good for Democrats
. But the math is unchanging -- and bad -- for them.“ |
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发帖数: 29576 | 4 Chicago named among safest cities in the world
Despite Chicago’s alarming, if select, murder statistics and routine
singling out by President Donald Trump for gun violence, this lakeside
metropolis was just ranked one of the safest cities in the world.
The Economist Intelligence Unit, a London-based research firm affiliated
with the Economist magazine, named Chicago to its 2017 Safe Cities Index,
issued Thursday — one of only three US cities to crack the top 20 —
largely based on advances in dig... 阅读全帖 |
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发帖数: 897 | 5 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has annouced updated
policy guidance, which now instructs immigration officers to apply the same
level of scrutiny to both initial visa petitions and visa extension
petitions in certain nonimmigrant categories, including the H-1B visa. This
new policy rescinds the current practice which instructs officers to give “
deference” to the findings of a prior approved visa petition when
adjudicating petition extensions (i.e. visa renewals), as long as t... 阅读全帖 |
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f******o
发帖数: 2469 | 6 Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports
Report Released to Coincide with 22nd Anniversary of the ADA
About 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — had a
disability in 2010, according to a broad definition of disability, with more
than half of them reporting the disability was severe, according to a
comprehensive report on this population released today by the U.S. Census
Bureau.
The report, Americans with Disabilities: 2010, presents estimates of
di... 阅读全帖 |
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b*****d
发帖数: 61690 | 8 Miami-Dade recounted more than 800,000 ballots this week, and not much
changed. Democrats carried the deep-blue county handily, and the recount
shrunk that advantage by a tiny amount.
Gov. Rick Scott gained 60 votes over Bill Nelson, the Democratic incumbent
currently behind statewide in the race for U.S. senate. Statewide, the
governor was leading Nelson by 12,562 votes in the results reported after
Election Day. There were more than 800,000 ballots cast in that race in
Miami-Dade.
Former congr... 阅读全帖 |
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w*********s
发帖数: 2136 | 10 On Friday, headlines across the United States declared that "unemployment
remains unchanged at 9.6%". Many analysts rejoiced and heralded this
announcement as a sign that we have hit bottom and that things will be
turning around soon. But is that the truth? A closer look at the
unemployment numbers reveals some disturbing facts. For example, according
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a broader measure of unemployment that
includes workers that have stopped looking for work rose sharply to ... 阅读全帖 |
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u****n
发帖数: 7521 | 11 How America Can Rise Again
Is America going to hell? After a year of economic calamity that many fear has sent us into irreversible decline, the author finds reassurance in the peculiarly American cycle of crisis and renewal, and in the continuing strength of the forces that have made the country great: our university system, our receptiveness to immigration, our culture of innovation. In most significant ways, the U.S. remains the envy of the world. But here’s the alarming problem: our governin... 阅读全帖 |
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c**i
发帖数: 6973 | 12 (1) Richard Barley, Italy Is at Risk of Catching the Spanish Flu. Wall
Street Journal, July 9, 2011 (date in print)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702
303544604576433542635301446.html
("The two countries face different challenges. Spain had a high budget
deficit of 9.2% of GDP in 2010 and needs to restructure its savings banks.
But its overall debt-to-GDP ratio is lower than the euro-zone average, and
growth has started to recover. Italy, by contrast, has a low budget deficit
of 4.6%... 阅读全帖 |
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R*****h
发帖数: 194 | 13 Consumer Reports' 2010 Annual Car Reliability Survey: GM Makes Big Strides
While Honda, Toyota Dominate
SEE ALSO: New Car Buyers Guide - Compare Specs, Prices, Total Ownership
Costs and Crash Ratings
European reliability rally stalls: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz among the
worst
YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2010; General Motors has improved considerably,
though Honda and Toyota still dominate in the latest predicted-reliability
Ratings of new cars, according to Consumer Reports' 2010 Annual Auto Surv... 阅读全帖 |
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l*****i
发帖数: 429 | 14 2010和2011是一样的,没有区别....
The Toyota Venza is unchanged for 2011
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parking |
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i****x
发帖数: 17565 | 15 http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_1003_unintended
The Toyota Camry (which had been recalled and had its engine management
system reflashed to include the brake override function) and the 2011 Sonata
were the only two that automatically cut engine power while the brake was
applied, and as a result stopping distances were virtually unchanged (as
they were with the still revving Nissan). The Subaru Legacy took 3 feet
longer to stop, while the Honda Accord took 4 feet. The worst perfor... 阅读全帖 |
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c*********0
发帖数: 1676 | 16 一直觉得自己的保险费很高，但从没有研究过为什么这么高，终于今天再和朋友同一间
公司的保险对比后按捺不住了。同样的条件他比我便宜的多。
上网做了些reseach后才发现打刚开始的时候填个人信息后就搞错了。职业一栏居然填
了个sales.后面还有一大堆信息填的不适宜。
不知道有没有牛人知道如何在保险行业的数据库里面把自己的信息更正一下。
另分享一下影响保费的一些因素。
Personal Factors That Affect Insurance Rates
Your Age, Car and Credit Rating Matter
Published: 07/05/2011 - by Carroll Lachnit, Features Editor
Email Print Save
Teen Driver
iStockphoto
Teen Driver
Outside Sales Person
Angry Driver
Red BMW
Age is a factor in setting insurance rates. Teens pay more b... 阅读全帖 |
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发帖数: 799 | 17 Someone will become nuts again, but here're the top 3: Toyota, Ford and
Honda
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp again topped an annual U.S. consumer
survey on brand perception released on Friday as all the top automakers'
scores rose from last year.
Ford Motor Co, Honda Motor Co Ltd, General Motors Co's Chevrolet, Daimler AG
's Mercedes-Benz and Volvo rounded out the top six, which was unchanged from
last year, according to Consumer Reports, the influential consumer magazine
that conducted the... 阅读全帖 |
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发帖数: 12623 | 18 http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/11/26/bmwblog-comparison-test-2012-
The BMW X5 35d has a six-speed automatic transmission where eight-speed has
become the standard. Throttle tip in is well matched and one doesn’t sense
turbo lag. BMW’s motor has two different size turbos that kick in at
different phases of the rev range. What it means to the driver is nearly non
-existent turbo lag. Step on the throttle on the highway and the torque
curve always seems to be in the right spot and you get a nice shove... 阅读全帖 |
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f****t
发帖数: 15913 | 19 大家看看美国人最不愿意买的车，HOHO，保证吓你一跳，看来日托们要更加努力，否则
主子揭不开锅你们的口粮也没了。
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-cars-americans-don-t-want-to-buy
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10 cars Americans don't want to buy
10. Volvo XC90
> Days in inventory: 119
> 2013 sales: 4,705
> Car type: SUV
> MSRP: $39,700
The XC90 is a mid-size seven-passenger SUV, the largest model in Volvo’s XC
series. Volvo introduced the XC90 in 2002 and aims to begin production of
the second generation in 2014. In the meantime, however, good safety scores
are ... 阅读全帖 |
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f****a
发帖数: 4708 | 20 你的阅读需要加强了。g wagon是mid size。
2014 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Base Price: $114,000-$136,000*
Body Type: Luxury Midsize
UNCHANGED: The Geländewagen (otherwise known as the G-Class) was
treated to a thorough makeover for the 2013 model year, with new LED daytime
running lights, folding mirrors, interior refinements, and the introduction
of the new 5.5-liter bi-turbo V-8 engine to make the 536-hp G63 AMG variant
. The 2014 model continues on with 2013 safety improvements that include
adaptive cruise ... 阅读全帖 |
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S*********g
发帖数: 24893 | 21 on July 06, 2015
DETROIT, MI - The number of approved death compensation claims related to a
recall of a faulty General Motors ignition switch has risen to 121, compared
to a total of 119 one week earlier.
The claims were approved by a fund set up by GM to compensate victims of a
defective part in mid-to-late-2000s model cars that has led to a massive
recall and a federal investigation.
The number of approved claims stood at just 19 in mid-September and had
grown steadily to 36 at the beginn... 阅读全帖 |
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f*********r
发帖数: 7485 | 22 http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/20/autos/iihs-crash-test-minivan/
最讓我感觸的是美國車廠的態度 我要買Chrysler的車就真是見鬼了
Chrysler responded that vehicle safety should be viewed through the results
of multiple tests.
"Chrysler Group minivans meet or exceed all government-mandated safety
requirements," the company said. "They are unchanged, structurally, from
previous model-year vehicles that received the highest performance ratings
bestowed by the IIHS in tests simulating the four main crash types."
對比尼桑的
Nissan spokes... 阅读全帖 |
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W***n
发帖数: 11530 | 23 The cost of owning your car? $9,000 a year
Larry Copeland, USA TODAY 12:01 a.m. EDT April 16, 2013
The cost of owning a car is up about 2% over last year, driven largely
by higher maintenance costs
Maintenance costs rose as extended warranty policy prices went up due to
more people filing claims
Insurance, fuel, depreciation costs also went up; the cost of tires was
unchanged at 1 cent per mile
The average owner of a sedan has to shell out nearly $10,000 a year to own
and operate tha... 阅读全帖 |
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W***n
发帖数: 11530 | 26 By Neward Thelman
on Feb/23/17
This is a review of the 2016 Toyota Camry SE, but since the 2017 models are
carried over unchanged, all comments should apply to 2017 models.
As of this writing, Toyota's been running ads which say that Toyota has
built the Camry with close attention to detail. "Tested, trusted, Toyota",
the ad says. As an owner of a 2016 Camry I can attest that the detail to
which they've devoted their corporate and engineering attention is toward
producing a car as cheaply as pos... 阅读全帖 |
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M*****8
发帖数: 17722 | 27
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正确，这才是最重要的。
原因在此：
http://www.freewebs.com/lasalocid/
Atrial Fibrillation Caused Or Worsened By Lasalocid Residue In Eggs
1998 - 2005 updated Nov 2006 and May 2007
Richard Gee
This Paper in PDF Format
Lasalocid is a veterinary "antibiotic" which is given as a feed supplement
to certain farm animals and poultry including birds destined to become
layers. You can read all about this highly toxic heart poison and how it is
seriously afflicting UK egg production in this April 2... 阅读全帖 |
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m*r
发帖数: 37612 | 28 【 以下文字转载自 PennySaver 讨论区 】
发信人: hwlv (瓢虫-不是七星的~~), 信区: PennySaver
标 题: 邮寄费又要涨了
发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Nov 11 07:39:19 2011, 美东)
The Price of Stamps Will Increase in 2012
The cost of Forever stamps will increase by 1 cent on January 22, 2012. This
means sending a First-Class letter will soon cost 45 cents. This is the
first price increase for Forever stamps since May 2009.
Other First-Class mail prices are also increasing:
•Letters (1 oz.) will cost 45 cents. This is a 1-cent increase.
•... 阅读全帖 |
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a***e
发帖数: 38850 | 29 Hello from Amazon.com.
As mentioned previously, we have reviewed the buyer's claim and the
information you provided. We have determined that this A-to-z Guarantee
claim will remain unchanged.
We understand that you may not agree with this decision, but we will not be
able to assist you further with this claim and there will be no further
response to your e-mail messages regarding this transaction.
Thank you for selling with Amazon.com. |
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u***n
发帖数: 10554 | 30 Hello from Amazon.com.
We have reviewed the buyer's claim and the information you provided. As
mentioned previously, the item you sold was different from the item
referenced on the product detail page. As such, the buyer is not required to
return the item to you and is entitled to a reimbursement.
We understand that you may not agree with this decision, but we have
determined that this A-to-z Guarantee claim will remain unchanged. We thank
you for your understanding and for selling with Amazon.c... 阅读全帖 |
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u***n
发帖数: 10554 | 31 http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2012/pr12_114.htm
昨天没仔细看，以为已经涨了，愣是多贴了一分钱邮票。
Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan.
27, 2013 include:
•Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
•Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
•Letters to all international destinations (1oz.) — $1.10
•Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents
New domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products include:
•Small box — $5.8... 阅读全帖 |
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S******l
发帖数: 14311 | 32 让amazon 改过来。上传照片给客服，告诉克服图片unchangeable,为了amazon和buyer
的利益 |
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s*******u
发帖数: 172 | 33 I heard that they request to keep RO1 unchanged but changed others..but who
knows |
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l***d
发帖数: 1798 | 34 1. date remains unchanged.
2. the proposal was submitted in last Oct. or Sept.
3. if funded, I will send baozi. |
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w***0
发帖数: 85 | 35 99.9% probability of rejection if change within a month or shorter, from numerous experiences...If successful, the status will remain unchanged (mostly the date of panel review) until PM notices you ... |
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o***o
发帖数: 380 | 36 你说的 "change within a month or shorter" 指的是panel review 后的一个月之内
吗？
numerous experiences...If successful, the status will remain unchanged (
mostly the date of panel review) until PM notices you ... |
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e****e
发帖数: 10 | 37 其实是系里表示不能延期的同时，建议用在research trip上，已经问清楚回中国做
research的话，不需要会议邀请。我们这是实报实销，不存在事后审计的问题。来这问
就是问问惯例，回头是要跟副校长小米核实的。毕竟带个娃是unchangeable condition
，娃娃需要父母照顾，是于情于理的事，这跟配偶不一样。 |
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e****e
发帖数: 10 | 38 其实是系里表示不能延期的同时，建议用在research trip上，已经问清楚回中国做
research的话，不需要会议邀请。我们这是实报实销，不存在事后审计的问题。来这问
就是问问惯例，回头是要跟副校长小米核实的。毕竟带个娃是unchangeable condition
，娃娃需要父母照顾，是于情于理的事，这跟配偶不一样。 |
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n***p
发帖数: 7668 | 39 NSF顶多给暑假俩月的工资，这是明文规定的，不知道有没有例外。
NSF policy on funding of summer salaries (known as NSF's two-ninths rule)
remains unchanged: proposal budgets submitted should not request, and
NSF-approved budgets will not include, funding for an individual
investigator
which exceeds two-ninths of the academic year salary. This limit includes
summer salary received from all NSF-funded grants.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/manuals/gpm05_131/gpm6.jsp |
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u*******a
发帖数: 6 | 41 共10瓶， AMAZON 付款
~~ Brand New, Manufacturer Sealed, Fasting shipping; Ship from CA ~~~~
Product Description
Sharks are perhaps the healthiest creatures on earth. Having survived
virtually unchanged for 400 million years, they are immune to practically
every disease known to man. Scientists believe it is the shark's skeleton,
composed entirely of cartilage. A gift from the sea. Shark cartilage eases
arthritis agony. An excellent source of calcium and phosphorus and contains
amino acids and a famil |
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c**i
发帖数: 6973 | 42 Steven Raichlen, The Heat of India, at Home; An ancient form of cooking is
now safer and portable. New York Times, May 11, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/dining/a-tandoor-oven
-brings-indias-heat-to-the-backyard.html?scp=1&sq=tandoor&st=cse
Quote:
"A man with an Indian accent called, wondering whether Mr. Levy, a ceramic
artist, could make a large pot with a tapered mouth, no bottom and no glaze:
a tandoor.
"sparks and flames from glowing charcoal shot from its [tandoor's] mouth
"The tan... 阅读全帖 |
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u****d
发帖数: 2578 | 43 your second scenario can have a modified version:
deflation stops --> nominal market comes back (real market continues to
crash or stays low)--> nominal economy comes back (real economy continues to
shink)-->unemployment continues to deteriorate-->Fed is forced to raise
interest rate to prevent further foreign capital escape -->housing market is
destroyed-->new administration re-affirms their stand on strong dollar-->
interest rate is raised to 18%, while people's income stays unchanged-->US
ave |
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K****D
发帖数: 30533 | 45 ☆─────────────────────────────────────☆
desertz (我所热爱的传说) 于 (Wed Nov 19 19:59:02 2008) 提到:
It is the only high-end retailer which can still hold the original 2008
earning forecast as far as I know. Its new Q4 forecast is almost unchanged
at 0.92-1.00 even when its same store sales will decline 5%. If you have
tracked the retailing industry's performance this year, you would know how
difficult this is in this subsiding environment. I really envy its'
management' ability to control cost and m |
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z********i
发帖数: 568 | 47 google了一下：
aii: 8(domestic larg, domestic small,international large, international
emerging,mid, <=2 bonds,1 international bonds)
economictime survey: <5 funds 50%, 5-10 34%, 10-15 10%, >15 6%.
<5 stocks 32%, 5-15 38%, 15-30 17%, >30 13%.
morning star: <=7 (standard deviation unchanged) |
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O*A
发帖数: 38 | 48 看来Fed还想把低利率维持一段时间？
（AP）Janet Yellen said Thursday that the U.S. economy has regained ground
lost to Great Recession but still needs the Federal Reserve's support
because unemployment remains too high at 7.3 percent.
Yellen made those comments in testimony to the Senate Banking Committee,
which is considering her nomination to be the next chairman of the Federal
Reserve.
Her remarks suggest that she plans to stand by the Fed's extraordinary low
interest rate policies begun under current Chairman ... 阅读全帖 |
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O*A
发帖数: 38 | 49 看来Fed还想把低利率维持一段时间？
（AP）Janet Yellen said Thursday that the U.S. economy has regained ground
lost to Great Recession but still needs the Federal Reserve's support
because unemployment remains too high at 7.3 percent.
Yellen made those comments in testimony to the Senate Banking Committee,
which is considering her nomination to be the next chairman of the Federal
Reserve.
Her remarks suggest that she plans to stand by the Fed's extraordinary low
interest rate policies begun under current Chairman ... 阅读全帖 |
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M********r
发帖数: 278 | 50 while my overall equity /bond allocation remains unchanged, i actually
bought some long term treasury 2 months ago, not that i am predicting
interest rate won't rise. I strongly believe that long duration treasury is
the most accessible and most effective hedge against equity risks and I
simply want to protect myself. I, too, don't see why people would rather own
bunds at 0.84%. Demands for US treasury will remain strong. |
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