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BusinessWeek Online - U.S. job losses in June rose to 467,000 as the national unemployment rate rose to 9.5%. This follows a decade where job creation in the private sector hovered in the 1% range. In our feature segment, Chief Economist Michael Mandel explains why job growth has stalled, its importance, and what can be done to reverse this trend. Plus, the latest on the troubled housing market and Wal-Mart’s (wmt.) unusual alliance with a labor union.

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Reuters - U.S. housing prices will fall by a double-digit percentage from already beaten-down levels, resulting in an overall 40 percent plunge by the time foreclosures peak in the second half of 2010, Barclays Capital economist Michelle Meyer said.

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-(MCT)-Q. How much security do I need? There are different software companies that offer “protection” for different costs. For example, Norton offers AntiVirus, Internet Security, and Norton 360. AntiVirus is the least expensive, and Norton 360 is the most expensive. Is this a case of you get …

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-(MCT)-In 1955, Zenith introduced the first wireless TV remote control, the Flash-Matic, followed a year later by the Space Command.

Since then, the standard remotes that most viewers get with their TVs or when they sign up for cable have changed little, adding buttons but retaining the same …

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RISMEDIA, July 2, 2009-Many financial institutions do not truly understand the personal and business financial requirements of real estate brokers and their agents-many of whom are independent contractors. REALTORS® now have a financial services resource designed specifically for them. REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (REALTORS® FCU) is sensitive to the work …

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-GreenPlus was created by HWA in 2008 as an option Realtors and homeowners can add to a home warranty. It provides replacement of covered items with ENERGY STAR qualified products.

“We’re so excited GreenPlus has been positively received over the past year. At this point, selling …

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-(MCT)-At Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery, in this state’s lovely and looping Hill Country, there’s a recommendation for how to try the 2008 sauvignon blanc.

Take a small sip and swallow. Then scoop some habanero jelly onto a cheap cracker, chew, sip the rest of the wine and …

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-Matri Holdings and Prudential Douglas Elliman are announced that Park Slope’s newest condominium, 500 Fourth Avenue, is open for sales. When completed in late fall of this year, the 12-story building will offer residents a variety of white glove services and high-end finishes at attainable prices.

Residents at …

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RISMEDIA, July 3, 2009-According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) more than two-thirds of Americans will fire up their grill, smoker or fryer for the Independence Day holiday this year, the most popular outdoor cooking holiday. Blue Rhino, a leading brand of propane tank exchange, offers some cookout safety …

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