According to federal government statistics, there are 28 million U.S. small businesses across the nation. Which ones will you be supporting on this Small Business Saturday?
If there are any shoppers who still have some energy and money left over to shop small the day after Black Friday.... Head off to main street and support your favorite local merchant.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. Local Retailers Day.
This day, which is sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been scheduled to bring focus to those 2 out of every three local jobs on main street created by small business owners.
ISRAELI TROOPS OPEN FIRE. On Crowds Along Gaza Border.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating a cease-fire after one Palestinian was killed and 13 others were wounded by Israeli soldiers.
NEW PHARAOH FOR EGYPT. Grab for Power Threatens Democracy.
The odd-even license plate system for gasoline purchases will be rescinded in New York City as of 6:00 AM tomorrow, Saturday, 11/24/12.
NYC had originally established the odd-even license plate system on Friday, 11/9/12, to reduce wait times at gas stations and then allow the regional fuel supply to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Currently, more than 85 percent of NYC gas stations are operational, and the available supply of gasoline is expected to increase.
On Monday, November 26, Council Members James Vacca, Chair of the Transportation Committee, will hear a package of bills that deal with the City’s taxi and for hire vehicle industry. Most importantly, the committee will discuss Intro 929, which would require a decal with the rate of fare to be posted on the exterior of all yellow taxis, as it was for decades before the Taxi and Limousine Commission stripped the cabs of this basic consumer information earlier this year.
Mexico's president wants to eliminate the united, as well as the states from their name the United States of Mexico. Actually, its formal name is "The United Mexican States" and President Felipe Calderon wants to rename it Mexico.
Estados Unidos Mexicanos, was adopted in 1824 after independence from Spain imitating their northern neighbor, but this name is rarely used, except on official publications, their money and other government documents. President Felipe Calderon has announced that he would rather call it Mexico, saying his country doesn't need to copy anyone.
BLACK FRIDAY. US Shopping Variations
The growing comfort with online shopping places additional pressures on conventional stores, which increasingly depend on the holiday shopping season.
BLACK LEADERS PRESSURE OBAMA. They Seek Tax Relief.
Saying they don't want the working class to bear the brunt of the fiscal cliff of tax increases and subsequent spending cuts.
WASHINGTON D.C.HOMICIDES. Capital Improvement.
The number of murders in Washington, DC is on pace to finish lower than 100 for the first time in fifty years.
EGYPTIANS AGAINST MORSI. Protesting Increased Powers.
Anyone who's ever traveled on the cheap knows there's something about it that brings out the worst in people. Before we lose our cool, check out these culprits of annoyance and some tips for keeping calm, arriving calm cool and collected.
The Crying
Scan the terminal looking for babies before you begin your journey and keep your distance. A crying child is every passenger's worst nightmare and you're sure to encounter at least one crying kiddo on board.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADNESS. Consumer Marathon Begins.
Forget Turkey because US Thanksgiving focus has shifted the start of the annual holiday shopping endurance race, as more stores open on Thursday's national holiday to seek a bigger share of spending that is expected to grow.
US DROUGHT WORSENS. Lowest Rainfall In Decades.
Thanksgiving can easily be overshadowed by family, friends, food, football, or the Black Friday shopping frenzy.
Giving thanks may be relegated to a prayer, a toast, or a few comments of reflection, so allow me to offer a gentle reminder of gratefulness, and appreciate the fact that we enjoy the benefits of a good education.
ISRAEL HAMAS CEASE-FIRE. Thanksgiving Miracle?
As rockets and missiles continue to fall, another diplomatic round of talks appears to be gaining steam but airstrikes have not stopped..
US WAR ON AL-QAIDA. Taking New Tactics.
Defense Secretary Panetta says their campaign will feature small U.S. strike forces and partnering with foreign commando units.
EAST COAST CLEAN UP. Massive Sandy Wreckage.