30,000 Stimulus Jobs Reported So Far

October 15, 2009

The New York Times By MICHAEL COOPER Published: October 15, 2009 Businesses that got stimulus contracts directly from the federal government reported creating or saving 30,383 jobs so far, according to data published Thursday by the Obama administration. The jobs reported on Thursday represent the first time that the government has reported actual figures...

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Deputies chase boy floating in balloon aircraft

October 15, 2009

Cops: 6-year-old takes off in family’s experimental helium-balloon craft NBC, msnbc.com and news services October 15, 2009 FORT COLLINS. Colo. – Authorities were trying to determine Thursday how to safely bring down a 6-year-old boy who reportedly clambered into his family’s experimental balloon aircraft and floated away from home, sheriff’s officials said. The bizarre...

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US banks’ profits beat forecasts

October 15, 2009

BBC News 15 October 2009 17:57 UK Two major Wall Street banks have reported better-than-expected profits between July and September. Goldman Sachs’ profits for the period were $3.19bn (£1.96bn), a four-fold increase from the same period in 2008.  It has set aside $5.35bn to cover pay and bonuses for the quarter, an average payout...

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A New Look For arnie.net

October 14, 2009

Today we have given arnie.net a fresh, new look.  Still the same content.  But in an easier to use format.  We will continue to bring you news and information as we always have.  One major change is that you can now comment on any of the posts.  I encourage you to leave comments.  If...

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Health care bill passes Senate panel 14-9

October 14, 2009

USA Today By John Fritze, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — President Obama praised Senate leaders Tuesday who approved an $829 billion health care bill advancing his vision to reshape the insurance system further than any other such bill has in more than a generation. Calling it a critical milestone, Obama said “we are now closer...

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