Economy Keeps on Rolling
The unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low of 4.4 percent in October as employers added 92,000 new jobs flashing a picture of a strong labor market as the midterm elections draw near.
The latest report, released Friday by the Labor Department, showed that the civilian unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage point from 4.6 percent in September. It marked the third month in a row that the politically prominent jobless rate declined.
Five. Year. Low. Five years ago it was October 2001. Mere weeks after the largest and most successful terrorist attack to hit this country. Unimaginable horror. Stock market tanks. Airlines in bankruptcy. Layoffs everywhere.
What a difference a half a decade makes.
What a difference a half a decade makes.
posted by SCC at 12:02 AM
39 Comments:
Off topic...did you hear that people attending TARA training will now have to be in full uniform? I heard that a unitkiller, Lt. M.E. is gutting the program. Sgt. Haynes got dumped, Det. Zuley will be gone in a couple of weeks, and everybody else is looking for a new home while they bring in hockey players to teach terrorism.
Anyone seen ISPeeved's latest blog? Class act, full sized fotos of Judy and Birkett. And this is the STATE PD that wants this gun-grabbing puke out. How bout Birkett's press-con yesterday backing that suburb store owner who killed that stick-up guy. "JUSTIFIED"!!!!!
This state almost isn't worthy of Birkett and Judy B..........
Sorry, but I have to butt in with an unrelated but IMPORTANT issue:
Campell's Soup is holding a contest at Chunky.com for a soup can drive. The football team that gets the most votes on thier web site gets cans of soup donated to thier city's soup kitchens. They base the amount of cans donated on the total combined weight of the team.
So, go to the website and vote for the Bears. I think they deserve the vote anyway. Besides the Packers are kicking our butts in the voting polls.
Go to chunky.com and find "click for cans", you can vote once a day.
Off topic.....But I would like congratulate and tip my hat to the business owner in Roselle Il. that sucessfully killed a paroled mutt who was trying to rob his establishment. we need more of this. Its called CONSIQUENCE.
Try to hurt or robb me, and you will get shot and killed. Gee, what a concept.
The election is 66 hours in the future.
People it is time to start telling everyone you know that they should vote on Tuesday.
Remind then that they should vote no for Judge Sheehan on the retention ballot and probably no for every other judge unless they have personal experience with him or her.
I also intend on voting for Peraica and Topinka because I have hopes they will not engage in corrupt actions and will not raise our taxes.
Blago is going to jail and Stroger is just a puppet for the machine.
Remember the only way we the people can take control is by voting.
SCC, I narrowed it down for you!
"*** ******" is a phenomonal cop, family man and man!! This job needs more guys like him. A class act!!
11/01/2006 01:37:53 AM
This post was under the thread "Shootout on the West Side." I know you have attacked the media for naming officers in the past so this probably was just an oversight. Please delete this post for the sake of officer safety, especially since there is info regarding possible retaliation against the police by the New Breeds resulting in a "just cause" being initiated this week. We can never be too protective of our privacy! Thanks.
FOR POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS:
What a pathetic jole. Read your FOP News and check the endorsement page.
It looks like it was printed at Democrat HQ.
SUGGESTION: Take it with you into the booth and vote against each person listed there. You will be doing yourself and your country a favor.
I can't wait for precinct captain Donahue and his rat pack to be up for re-election. GONE !!!!!!!!!!
Topinka and Birkett! Lets get some Politicians that like the Police for a change!!!
I cant wait to say C ya blago!
11/04/2006 08:15:26 AM
If the TARA uniform requirment is true could it be due to P.O.'s going dressed like gangbangers?
Just asking?
Remember voters, gun confiscation is the 1st step toward a Facist state(along w/small groups of elitist scum that are close to the lawmakers that keep getting richer). Remember to honor the Polish Jews whose rose up in their ghetto and fought the NAZI Army w/stolen pistols and molutovs, by NOT voting for these gun-grabbing liberal pukes. Also remember they're trying to grab weapons that are already legal.I can see if they want to grab full-autos or silenced guns which are already illegal. People like Blago are worried about a middle-class uprising when these(our) pensions tank!!! To all u puke liberals: be careful(dont trip) getting on those cattle cars on the way to the gas chambers!!! Why does pro-choice only apply to abortions and not our guns? Go Judy, Tony & Peter!!!!!
I CANT BELIVE THERE IS GANG MEMBERS ON THE POLICE DEPT...WHATS NEXT NO SANTA CLAUSE..
Sorry to go off topic... but have people received their open enrollment packet? I'm trying to get it done before leaving on vacation soon, but we haven't gotten it in the mail yet, was just wondering! Thanks!
06:17
I received my open enrollment packet in the mail today.
Haven't received packet. But I did receive a postcard stating that open enrollment is from I believe the 3rd Nov to the 19th of Nov.
If you plan on voting on November 7, and if you see the name "Judge Rodney Brooks" on the ballot, please vote NO for retention. This is the judge who let Jonathan Tolliver go free just a few days before he shot (and killed) Chicago Police Officer Michael Ceriale." "So please pass this message along to everyone you know. I appreciate your consideration of this request."
6:17
Just got mine in today.
Off Topic
For anyone who would like to check contenders in all wards for Alder-people go to below website. If you have any comments or an update you can also post.
Is it true Eddie Burke is both Alderman and Committeeman, (WOW.) Few wards with no contenders.
www.aldertrack.blogspot.com
Sorry to go off topic... but have people received their open enrollment packet?
Received mine today Sat. so they are flowing. Why not contact benefits. See if you can fill out at their office they should have blank documents and lit. If not, maybe they can direct you where to pick up if your running a tight schedule. Enjoy your Vacation.
Birkett is a good guy. He is very Pro Police, aka recent Roselle, IL incident w/ would be rober getting offed by the owner of the store and he, with out qualms, called it justified ASAP. He HATES Lisa Madigan. Oh, and he was also a golden gloves boxer, which makes him a bad ass. But seriously, He loves the Police and he will not be a Political Pawn for any one. He's just a normal down to earth guy who we can relate to. Remember this on the 7th.
TO ALL READERS
VOTE TO DUMP JUDGE RODNEY BROOKS.
HE IS THE ONE WHO LET JONATHAN TOLLIVER WALK.
Send a message VOTE on 07 November…..
Your official voting record is public knowledge. You can go down to city hall and request to see the voting records for anyone in the city. So, the next time some big mouth is running his/her mouth and complaining about the Mayor, the Gov., the Department…. See if they really care, and voted.
Vote “NOT” be retain:
James R. Epstein
Colleen F. Sheehan
Kathy M. Flanagan
Peter Flynn
Ronald C. Riley
Speaking of the open enrollment...I have Unicare HMO but I'm trying to decide whether or not I should switch to BC/BS PPO. I always hear horror stories about HMO's but so far, I haven't really had any bad experiences. However I'm in my mid forties and I know that I'll be seeing my doctor more often the older I get. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I have ..lots of cavities ...I pay an arm and a leg for procedures, even with insurance . Anyone have suggestions for denatl insurance ?
Thanks and be safe
Off topic but important! We have all seen the sickness of the Islamic Nuts! I just watched another documentry on the Muslim world and all that they talked about is Islam ruling the world and death to anyone who is not a muslim. Watch yourself and your neighbors. Don't trust anyone who is a muslim. If we don't stand up against these fools we will pay many years from now. Islam is the religion of hate, so we must take them seriously when they say that they want the entire world to be Muslim. Muslims are not are friends, please be carefull around them. God Bless!
Before some muslim fool denounces my last comment, I would like to point out that we never hear any comments from the "peacefull muslims" denouncing their majority that hate the rest of the non-muslim world! The "peacefull muslims" are kept quiet because they are politicians and know it's too early to show they're hatered toward the non-muslim world.
Creakin Sgt. said...
Speaking of the open enrollment...I have Unicare HMO but I'm trying to decide whether or not I should switch to BC/BS PPO. I always hear horror stories about HMO's but so far, I haven't really had any bad experiences. However I'm in my mid forties and I know that I'll be seeing my doctor more often the older I get. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
11/04/2006 11:13:53 PM
Depends on doctor, I have Unicare just had full stress test blood work and paid $20.00 Done at Christ hospital!
Just so you have at least ONE on topic blog,let me ask a question;how many of these newly created jobs pay more than minimum wage?
It is rolling but most created jobs are low paying that is why we have super rich such as oprah who screams about helping everyone but this goof has numerous homes and big jets, maybe she could show all of us how to live and give away her 15 Billion yes Billion she has as chump change! oprah you help all the poor in africa and everywhere else tell them all if you cannot feed them don't seed em simple huh!
Creakin Sgt. said...
Speaking of the open enrollment...I have Unicare HMO but I'm trying to decide whether or not I should switch to BC/BS PPO
I tried HMO years ago. After having Dr's leave due to lack of payment by HMO, leaving me high and dry with a family the problematic need for referrals also helped to drive me away, along with less and less HMO options. It can also be problematic if your out of town and in need of a referral, from what I have heard so far over the last few years. It would also help if other's could plug in their plus and minus thoughts on the issue of choice.
I have been BC/BS PPO covered for years with family and now without. I do utilize medical benefits. I like the freedom of choosing the PPO Doctor along with referrals which they may need to provide. I find very few obstacles. Per contract with BC/BS you don't pay your
co-pay up front you wait till your billed. Natch you make the deductible at the beginning of the year via visits, etc. Non-Generic meds can be expensive. Ask Dr. for a 30 day sample if a new med. is needed and to be tried or fork out $30+ at pharmacy. Try to get samples from Dr's. whenever you can as a new med. since the med may not be agreeable. This way your not forking out another $30+ 30 days later. Also use caution in E.R. as you have no control over the attending physician who more than likely is not a PPO Provider, out of network is considerably higher. If ya gotta go via E.R. ya gotta go.
They all have their plus and minus points. BC/BS provides a wider choice of Dr's and better freedom from required referrals, some what more costly. BC/BS in a retirement cost frame though would be a financial struggle for most, I would imagine. It all comes down to your needs, usage, cost, what you can afford to pay or are willing to pay along with your personal preference. I'm satisfied even though it's been down sized from years ago. Now Dental and Eye ughhhhhhhh from the past to the present still struggling with that issue every year. Still, I like freedom of choice and I'm willing and able to pay for it at this time.
Blue Cross I can get exam, lab with blood work in Blue Cross PPO/network with very expensive top Doctor and pay 40.00. This amount can be inter mixed with needed various injections. Cost depends on what your being treated for your needs and who you would prefer to see.
To I have lots of cavaties.
Cut out the sugar!.
if its true that over 50% of the jobs created in the last 6 yrs were housing related then the economy is in trouble.
its a bad time to be selling housing or cars or to be supplying those who build them.
Remember the figure printed for unemployment is only the amount of people collecting unemployment (I used to work for the VA's office at an unemployment facility when I got out of the Army). The number of people actually collecting unemployment is usually only 25% of the actually number of unemployed people,.......basically, if you don't qualify for the check, you're not unemployed in the "G'S" eyes.
For the dental, always pick a PPO, it's easier to find a good doctor than it is to find a good dentist. Find a good dentist and found out which program he operates out of (HMO or PPO), but the PPO is usually a better bet. I'll pay more for a good dentist.
12:17 AM
I have only three cavities, big boy!
Care to go for the hat trick?
Home improvement business slows with housing market
The slowdown threatens to shut down First Choice Flooring for good. "We haven't seen it this bad in 10 years," she said. "I'm considering selling it because of the market."
Trisler's First Choice Flooring is one of several businesses feeling the chill of the "cooling" housing market.
Sales of existing homes are down 33 percent and applications for new-home construction permits are slowing sharply. The declines are causing sales to drop at many local businesses that supply residential housing with products from carpets to sod for front lawns.
"Everybody is feeling it," said Molenaar, executive vice president for the California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors' San Diego chapter. "They just have to weather the storm."
Dick Marsala, a salesman for Direct Carpet Sales in San Marcos, said sales at his store are down at least 35 percent from last year.
"I can't figure it out," he said. "The economy's supposedly great and people are working.
An Encinitas home decorations store owner, who didn't want to be named, said store traffic has dropped from about 500 people per day three years ago to 10 today."People are scaling down," the owner said.
Ya I know guys that can't find jobs. They are approaching 40 - and their chief complaint is that they made more $ just after high school. The jobs out there suck for the average Joe.
Guess that economy rolled right over the Republicans. Most people must not be doing as well as SCC.
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Home prices will fall 10% on average in 2007 and it will likely take three years to clear out the huge inventory of empty unsold homes currently in the market, according to a UBS report released Monday.
A surge in new construction and a pullback in demand led to the inventory glut that's currently plaguing the sector.
UBS analyst Margaret Whelan estimated that the industry overbuilt to the tune of 900,000 homes between 2003 and the first half of 2006. "Most of those homes are vacant," which means they'll rely more heavily on price discounting to get sold than if they were homes with people living in them, she said, during a conference call Monday.
"It will take about three years to shift all of that excess inventory," said Whelan. As a result, she expects housing starts to fall 15% in 2007 from 2006 levels.
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