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Business
June 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
U.S. market participants continued to fret about Federal Reserve policy, debating when policymakers would dial down the rate of asset purchases and what that would mean for the economy and long-term interest rates. The market volatility surrounding the Fed’s decision is somewhat puzzling.
Recall that the Fed has a qualitative threshold for the asset purchase program: “substantial improvement” in labor market conditions. That phrase means different things to different Fed officials. The total level of Fed purchases is what... [Read the full story]
Arts and Leisure
June 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Golden Pond, KY – Applications for the 2013 Quota Deer Hunts at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area may be submitted July 1st-31st, online at www.lbl.org or by phone at 270.924.2065.
The application fee is $5.00 online, or $7.00 by phone. After applying, applicants can check back in late-August to see if they were drawn.
Quota hunts provide unique recreational opportunities within the LBL region and help maintain a healthy deer population. [Read the full story]
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Community
June 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Out-of-the-ordinary offerings from BJ’s, Costco and Walmart to buy, consider, or skip
Yonkers, NY – These days, shoppers can find more than big bags of Doritos and giant jars of peanut butter, at discount retailers such as BJ’s, Costco, and Walmart.
The July 2013 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, features an up-close look at seven financial services including credit cards and mortgages offered by these discount giants and reveals if they are worth the expense. [Read the full story]
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Government
June 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
New law affects WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam War Veterans
Nashville, TN – The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, Many-Bears Grinder and the Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman will be presenting a high school diploma to Korean War Veteran, William Milton Duncan Wednesday, June 19th at 10:30am in the Senate Library in the State Capitol.
Mr. Duncan was drafted in 1951 and began serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. Due to his military service, Mr. Duncan left high school a few days before completing requirements for his diploma.... [Read the full story]
Spirituality
December 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Written by Brother Shepherd
In the summer of 1986, I was invited to an Evangelistic Conference in Amsterdam, Holland sponsored by the Billy Graham Association. There was about 8,000 Evangelists from all over the world there. One of the things that stood out to me was the importance that was put on THE WORD OF GOD.
One of the affirmations we were asked to affirm was this, “We confess Jesus Christ as God, our Lord and Savior, who is revealed in the Bible, which is the infallible word of God.” [Read the full story]
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Business
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data were mixed, but generally better than expected. Home prices continued to advance. Consumer confidence improved. The estimate of first quarter GDP growth was revised lower (a 2.4% annual rate, vs. +2.5% in the advance estimate), but consumer spending and business fixed investment... [Read more]
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The financial markets were confused by the April 30th – May 1st FOMC minutes, which noted that “a number of participants expressed willingness to adjust the flow of purchases downward as early as the June meeting if the economic information received by that time showed evidence of... [Read more]
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Community
Nashville, TN – Farmers markets: they’re not just for cities, anymore.
Tennessee’s farmers markets are popping up everywhere—even in the heart of Tennessee farm lands. You’d think that in areas where many in the community still farm and grow gardens, the farmers market concept wouldn’t get much traction, but in fact, it’s in small... [Read more]
90% of DIYers are doing the same amount, or more, repairs than a year ago; 79% continue to DIY, even with improved financial outlook
Carson, CA – An easing economic outlook has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs DIYers undertake, according to the “2013 DIY Report” from AutoMD.com.
Driven by cost-savings – but also enjoying... [Read more]
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Government
Nashville, TN – If “blackberry winter” is a chilly spell in April, then the blackberry winter of 2013 lasted all April long. Tennessee’s wet, cool spring certainly gave blackberries plenty of water and time to grow.
Fortunately, summer’s sun and heat showed up just in time to bring out the sweetness in this year’s crop, and the state’s... [Read more]
Nashville, TN – With the weather reaching sweltering temperatures this summer, it is more important than ever to have a working, reliable air conditioning unit. Scam artists know this and use the rise in temperatures to take advantage of consumers by charging for unnecessary repair work.
“Consumers should always check their unit’s warranty... [Read more]
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Arts & Leisure
Dover, TN – From now until August 31st, 2013, Park Rangers from the Fort Donelson National Battlefield will be conducting “Battle Chats” daily at different tour stops.
Join a Park Ranger and learn a bit more about the park, the stories we preserve and share, and the resources we protect for future generations.
Meet the Park Ranger... [Read more]
Tennessee – As you make plans for the coming weekend, consider the recreational quality and outstanding value of Tennessee State Parks. From hiking to swimming to golfing to canoeing – most activities are free and there’s something for every age and ability.
Some upcoming Tennessee State Parks events are: Astronomy Weekends, Youth Fishing... [Read more]
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Spirituality
Written by Brother Shepherd
I’m always intrigued by the story of Jesus as a boy in Luke 2. In the latter part of that chapter we find that Joseph and Mary have taken Jesus to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast.
The scriptures tell us that Jesus was 12 years old. After the Feast was over, Joseph and Mary were traveling back home with their kinsman... [Read more]
Written by Brother Shepherd
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I thought it would be good if we could read some verses that talk about giving thanks. The 136th Psalms is a giving thanks Psalms.
It reads in the KJV, “16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17 To him which smote great kings: for... [Read more]
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