Click to read:Senate Finance Panel Passes Health Reform Oct 14, 2009
They understand the idea of limited resources, and want to make sure that they control access to those resources, and barter them away, as opposed to sharing them. They have absolutely no use for social programs that may better the common good. (CBS News)
7 drug dealer suspects jailed after county, federal probe (3) Oct 12, 2009
Three other men, Albert Perez, 35, of Waco, Jose Rene Moreno-Villa, 27, both of Waco, and Rodrigo Flores Ortiz, 37, of Seagoville are all in jail with 70,000 bonds charged with illegal barter, expenditure or investment in marijuana, more than 50 pounds, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and up to a 10,000 fine. In addition, Joshua Ross Wiggins, 25, of The Colony, is out of jail on 5,000 bond on a charge of possession of more than 2 and less than 4 ounces of marijuana,... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Publicis Worldwide Launches Branded Content Division: Publicis Entertainment Oct 6, 2009
Marcus Vinton said: "The aim of Publicis Entertainment is to create end to end entertainment solutions for our clients across television, gaming and motion pictures. Our IP and digital distribution models will create revenue for all stakeholders. Media barter deals and sponsorship will of course continue to help brands shepherd and associate themselves 'around' great television, but by working together we now have the opportunity to communicate directly 'through' great television.". About... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Contractors seek level playing field Oct 6, 2009
The regulation contradicts Section 6006 of the state tax code that defines a sale as any transfer of title or possession, exchange or barter, conditional or otherwise, in any manner or by any means whatsoever, or tangible personal property for a consideration. You can t have it both ways, Brown said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sleeping Around for Free? Oct 1, 2009
" Flink concurred with other surfers and hosts that the best payback from the experiences was enduring friendships, though he adds in terms of little thank yous, a couple from Estonia brought me a bottle of their homeland's well known booze and a guy from Poland shared his how to pick up women secrets, which eventually led me to meet my wife. Stay at (a) home. By traditional definition, a homestay typically entails renting a room in a family home. But with several homestay services, such as , no... (Fox News)
Ripe for the picking Sep 30, 2009
I don't buy vegetables from supermarkets and have become totally self reliant on the barter system in our village. This saves me 1,500 a year, and the tax man is totally bypassed; which gives me a certain type of satisfaction. (BBC News -- UK)
16th annual Berlin Whiskey Rebellion keeps local history alive Sep 25, 2009
Earlier in the spring, the committee had thought about canceling the event because of lack of funding and lack of volunteers. However, some new committee members and new ideas breathed new life into the annual festival. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
"We need new banks" Sep 18, 2009
Barter -- the direct exchange of one commodity for another -- was not particularly efficient. The shortcomings began to appear with the division of labor, when some people became farmers, some craftsmen, and others traders. (Salon)
Brixton Pounds Sep 17, 2009
Research suggests that when the wider economy slumps, communities turn to barter systems ... The Great Depression of the 1930s saw a wide take-up in the US and much later, the Global Barter Club was born after the Argentine economy hit rock-bottom in 2001. (BBC News -- UK)
New fall shows finally reflect the recession Sep 17, 2009
And in the pilot for Eastwick, Rebecca Romijns financially strapped character seriously ponders the idea of sex as barter. Of course, the plots have more to do with the salacious nature of these steamy shows than a concern for the economy, but it does reflect a recession reality. (MSNBC -- Television)
Small-biz owners find way to buck financing trends Sep 16, 2009
He also said he s willing to barter for services with other businesses. No slam dunk. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Gold a hedge and no more - yet Sep 15, 2009
Gold will have no official role unless America's international role really does collapse, and the world is reduced from a system of trust (or imperial dictates, which amounts to the same thing) to a kind of barter at the international level. That would be a situation much to be abhorred, but it is not to be excluded. (Asia Times Online)
Coles school tax plan called swap Sep 15, 2009
Becky wrote on Sep 14, 2009 3:47 PM:" So, go ahead and lower our property taxes (yeah, sure, like that's actually going to happen) and raise the sales tax. I've got 100 to one bets that because of this little brain storm sales tax revenue will actually go down because people will either stop buying here and go where it's cheaper or they will trade and barter with their friends and neighbors for what they want/need. It seems these politicians haven't studied history. Every time they raise taxes... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
China alarmed by US money printing... Sep 8, 2009
" You honestly think those countries have the same kind of manufacturing capacity as China? Get real. Another conservative that likes to think he's "educated". Joe on September 08, 2009 at 07:21 AM China export products ranging from low tech trinkets to high tech goods. They have millions of factories that can make useful consumer goods and sell to the rest of the 4-5 billion people that the Westerners don't bother to deal with. China can barter around the US dollar with the rest of the world... (The Drudge Report)
Pakistan acts to guardChinese interests Sep 4, 2009
Gilgit, the Northern Areas capital, has acquired the status of a gateway to Central Asia in the wake of a Pakistan-China barter trade agreement and accords with Central Asian states. China has invested heavily in a range of projects in the Northern Areas and is poised to launch several new projects, particularly in power sector, costing billions of dollars. (Asia Times Online)
Man gets year for taking meth ingredient Sep 4, 2009
admitted in Cayuga County Court on July 16 that he was guilty of fourth-degree felony grand larceny for driving to a Ledyard farm with the intent to steal the fertilizer and barter it for drugs. A Cayuga County sheriff's deputy interrupted the plan when he spotted Spencer and a co-defendant walking across a field at 2:20 a.m. last winter and attempt to pour fertilizer into a one-gallon milk jug. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mozambique: Markets Too Far for Farmers' Profit Sep 1, 2009
I think the solution is that local people really need to purchase more; it doesn't have to be in cash though, they can barter. There is little understanding of business in these villages, so growing more than you need to eat isn't often thought about. (allAfrica.com)
Obama's Afghan test Aug 31, 2009
The problem with stability in Afghanistan is Afghanistan itself: Remote, mountainous and with very limited infrastructure, it has been inhabited since the dawn of time by diverse ethnic and tribal groups that still operate on a barter economy rooted in a feudal system. Trying to separate the bad guys from the good guys there is like trying to figure out whos the hero in a Quentin Tarantino movie. (Townhall.com)
Cheese in a bank Aug 29, 2009
It is a kind of one-way barter system of bygone days that still works today. The only collateral Giovanni Gualdi can offer a bank is the cheese he makes. (BBC News -- Europe)
Zimbabwe: Use of Foreign Money Becoming Political Football Again [analysis] Aug 28, 2009
With the unavailability of basic commodities, the collapse of the Zim dollar and the ban on the use of foreign currency, he used to barter in rural areas, exchanging maize-meal for livestock. His business has floundered since the decision to legalise multiple currencies. (allAfrica.com)
Read Indepth Article Aug 27, 2009
Exhibit 7 - An Experment with the Value of Art Curated by Antonio Puri - Art4Barter - absolutearts ... Bartering may be the answer to bail us out of our current crisis ... Although artists have historically been bartering as much as possible it is more relevant now than ever before. (AbsoluteArts.com)
* ART JOURNAL : The fair must go on Aug 26, 2009
Forty-one galleries from Taiwan and 38 galleries from abroad will converge on the Taipei World Trade Center for five days where they will barter with potential buyers over paintings, sculpture, video and photography. This years theme is Environment and Art X fitting, perhaps, in light of accusations that lax enforcement of environmental regulations may have played a role in the Morakot disaster. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
What the Growing Deficit Really Means Aug 26, 2009
It'll be strictly "cash 'n carry" or barter. I do love giving good news to people. (CBS News)
'Cowardly'... Aug 25, 2009
I hope that our mutual dependency on oil has not become so extreme that we are forced to barter freedom and friendship for energy. - Dave, Washington D.C., USA, 24/8/2009 16:35. (The Drudge Report)
Zimbabwe: Zimdollar Debate - More Than Simple Economics Aug 23, 2009
Some people, especially in the rural areas, have now been forced to barter their commodities because of the shortage of cash. Dr Gono has said adopting the rand will be surrendering monetary sovereignty. (allAfrica.com)
UK Deflects Lockerbie Backlash to Scotland Aug 23, 2009
"The idea that the British government and the Libyan government would sit down and somehow barter over the freedom or the life of this Libyan prisoner and make it form part of some business deal .... it's not only wrong, it's completely implausible and actually quite offensive," Business Secretary Peter Mandelson told reporters in London. Britain has walked a fine line in the issue, as the government in London must distance itself from local affairs in Scotland. (CBS News)
YOU DID WHAT?! Aug 23, 2009
would sit down and somehow barter over the freedom or the life of this Libyan prisoner and make it all part of some business deal. it's not only wrong, it's completely implausible and actually quite offensive,' said British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson. (The Drudge Report)
Lockerbie Victim's Mom Upset with Obama Aug 22, 2009
"Now quit BLAMING AMERICA'S GOVERNMENT!!! Blame RELIGION, since THAT is what Scotland's "justice minister" relied on to make his decision to release this POS!!! by semphermea August 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT Actually, unlike American politicians, religion does not play any part in UK politics. So much so that Tony Blair had to wait until he had left office before becoming a Catholic. British politicians NEVER speak of God or any other religious BS in ANY form. by hungry1968-16 August 21, 2009 9:17... (CBS News)
All Men are Liars: Aug 20, 2009
If you choose to live in a capitalist society, you are acknowledging the primary role of currency: its how we barter to improve our position and ourselves, and though' you can't take it with you', you can certainly cushion your time on this earth. And what's wrong with that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
ACME Communications Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 18, 2009
Supplemental Table 2 -------------------- ACME Communications Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Operating Expenses to Cash-Based Station Operating Expenses (Unaudited) (In thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ------------------ 2009 2008 2009 2008 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating expenses $ 7,825 $ 22,406 $ 15,620 $ 31,412 Add (less): Program payments 1,601 1,569 3,195 3,242 Depreciation and amortization (607) (670) (1,247)... (Primezone Releases)
No cash?Some try bartering for health care Aug 18, 2009
Bartering pays - The Elkhart Project- msnbc ... com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/medical-bartering-hmed-1 ... I have not paid a penny to my cardiologist in four years, said Larry Usner, 54, who runs Louisiana Barter, an independent trade exchange based in Lafayette, La. (MSNBC -- Health)
Letter: Reform healthcare, dont mandate it Aug 18, 2009
A barter system should be established between government and the citizenry ... This could be paid for by eliminating lesser important government pork projects, channeling funds saved by barter from the able bodied, and through tax-deductible voluntary contributions to a nationwide pool, all at no new additional cost to taxpayers. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
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Osborne bartered fiddle lessons with Mitchell and the fiddle she is holding with another patient, in exchange for her medical services ... Old-fashioned bartering helps pare medical bills ... As health care costs climb, old-fashioned bartering has seen brisk growth since the economy soured. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Resourceful Ways for Small Business Owners to Save Aug 17, 2009
While bartering may sound a little old fashioned, it's a great way to work out deals between businesses and save cash. For example, if you are a paper supply company, barter to provide a printing company with all their paper needs in return for free copies ... Through bartering, you can work out deals that are beneficial to you and the businesses you partner with. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
U.S.-Swiss Tax Deal Throws Scare into Rich Aug 16, 2009
Could it be to collect some of those green pieces of paper issued, on government order to the banking consortium called "the Fed", to pay your internet bill, or do you barter. Should an actual event (as opposed to the false flag events of late) necessitate a military action to defend US land, would you be in the front lines. (CBS News)
Old-fashioned bartering helps pare medical bills Aug 13, 2009
As health care costs climb, old-fashioned bartering has seen brisk growth since the economy soured ... Health care bartering has risen dramatically since the recession began, as people lose their health insurance and consumer spending drops, said Allen Zimmelman, a spokesman for the Bellevue, Wash ... The exchange, which has 24,000 members, now fosters about $1 million a month in health-care bartering. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Where empty larders find overflowing hearts Aug 8, 2009
In the early days of the Mormon welfare system, the church asked commercial farmers to barter a portion of their crop in exchange for labor. Then the church put its unemployed members to work clearing trees out of the Salt Lake Valley, painting houses, and cleaning streets in exchange for food they could take home. (Boston Globe)
Barter firm rebrands corporate division Aug 7, 2009
a publicly traded commercial barter services firm based in New Berlin, said it has renamed its corporate barter division NTA Trade as IMS Corporate Barter ... International Monetary's executive vice president John Strabley said the rebranding to IMS Corporate Barter will result in more trading between the firm's corporate and retail trading divisions. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Cardinals’ splurge came well before deadline Aug 2, 2009
The franchise has put more emphasis on organizational development in recent years, leading to the departure of general manager Walt Jocketty, yet recent actions show they re still more than willing to barter prospects for proven talent. We ve always been interested in winning now, it s what opportunities are there, DeWitt said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
China deserves status of market economy Jul 31, 2009
Although it can be subject to different interpretations, the Russia review in 2002 actually paid much of the attention to the incidence of barter transactions, a phenomenon long gone in China many years ago. In short, the non-market-economy status for China has outlived its time to the extent that it would be even embarrassing to think of cities like Beijing and Shanghai as part of a non-market economy for any foreign expatriates living there. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mortgage belt loosens, but not for first-home buyers Jul 22, 2009
"Certainly the increase is a consequence of the first-home buyer's boost," said the chief executive officer at Genworth Financial, Martin Barter, referring to payments ranging from $14,000 to $21,000. But Mr Barter said he did not think a bubble had formed in the market for first homes, mostly because banks had tightened lending standards ... And Mr Barter said that while mortgagors in NSW cited the highest level of stress, those in other states were catching up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Perdue calls on teachers to take furloughs to fill $900 million hole Jul 22, 2009
I can grow my own food, raise my own cattle, barter for services needed and teach my kids at home, and practically anything else, including protecting my property. Police, fire, Judges, roads, and the basics are all I need to make my life safe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
NYT: Subprime brokers second life as loan fixers Jul 21, 2009
Debt Barter Inc. is among them ... Since February, customers have filed 17 complaints against Debt Barter with the Better Business Bureau. (MSNBC -- Business)
Barter firm delays reverse stock split Jul 18, 2009
a provider of commercial barter services based in New Berlin, said Friday that it is delaying plans to enact a one-for-six reverse stock split because of "administrative requirements.". The company said Friday it will announce a new effective trading date when the administrative matters are completed. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Current Media Names Mark Rosenthal to CEO Jul 18, 2009
In this position, Rosenthal oversaw all of Interpublic's worldwide media operations, including Initiative, MAGNA Global, Universal McCann and a number of leading specialist media agencies, with capabilities that ranged from programming and content development to interactive, retail and media barter. Rosenthal comes to Current Media from Spot Runner, where he recently held the position of Vice Chairman and President of Media Platforms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mini-camp invitees Jul 17, 2009
Even if we are just trying to take the best talent to barter with down the road, big men are always valuable. vava74. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Clinton Urges Amnesty for Two Reporters Jul 11, 2009
Maybe we ought to take the opportunity to set out some booby traps so we can take a few prisoners and barter them for the reporters- after all, if we cut off the escape route from the infiltrating, we've cut off their promotion method. Soldiers don't like not being able to be promoted - it causes lots of problems. (CBS News)
Listener Driven Radio Launches New Software for Radio, Giving Listeners Control Jul 9, 2009
The software is available to radio stations for cash or barter. For more information, call Listener Driven Radio at 877-221-7979, or e-mail Daniel Anstandig at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* [ART JOURNAL] Out of Africa Jul 8, 2009
This policy upset the traditional bartering system where prearranged rules of exchange determined the value of an object ... The mbili ngbiaka spear point of the Ngbaka ethnic group (given as part of the marriage dowry) and the ngindza throwing knife of the Mbugbu people (used for barter) are two examples of these functionally useless but valuable objects cited by Schoonheyt to illustrate the complex relationship between iron weapons and economic transactions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Newsweek: Why didn't economists predict the crisis? Jul 8, 2009
Without them, we could never have moved beyond barter to a modern economy based on specialization and building for the future. But these advances came interwoven with bubbles, crashes, swindles and hyperinflations. (MSNBC -- Business)
PepsiCo and Pepsi Bottling Group to Invest $1 Billion In Russia 50 Years After Russians Had Their First Taste of Pepsi-Cola Jul 6, 2009
Many years later, Kendall reached a landmark barter agreement with the Soviet government, under which his company provided soft drink concentrate in exchange for Stolichnaya vodka. As a result, in 1974 Pepsi-Cola became the first Western consumer product to be made and sold in the Soviet Union with the opening of the initial franchise bottling plant in Novorossisk. (PR Newswire)
Indian carmakers cashing in on Europe's green drive Jul 6, 2009
Spain will barter two lakh cars by giving 2000 in cash to people exchanging fuel guzzlers. France offers an incentive of e1000 with deferred tax benefit of up to e5,000 on each car with carbon dioxide emissions less than 160 gm/km. (India Times)
What's your money worth? Jul 5, 2009
It became indispensable to us the day we stopped barter. No doubt, it has been instrumental in improving our lives and made the world far more democratic because anyone can buy anything today in exchange for a few pieces of paper. (India Times)
Affordable home design that reflects your style Jul 5, 2009
Host a furniture swap: Stager Kate Hart recommends a return to the barter economy as a fun, free way to get new furniture and accessories delivered straight into your living room. "Invite your neighbors and friends, and have them bring good condition home accessories, lighting, area rugs and small furniture," she explains. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Barter Web site is a luxury market Jul 4, 2009
a barter Web site based in Fountain Hills, has evolved into a place for the well-heeled to trade their paintings, antiques - even their homes - in a bad economy ... Like other barter exchanges, members quibble their way to a deal using the Web site as middleman ... Bartering is common during a recession, when currency is unstable and people are reluctant to pay money for high-priced goods. (AZCentral -- News)
African leaders urged to halt food crisis, violence on continent Jul 3, 2009
As food prices continue to fluctuate and remain higher than the poorest can afford, some countries have been forced to barter to obtain the necessary food imports. United Nations (UN) estimates show that about 625 million people currently go hungry in Sub-Saharan Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Albany Academies next leader a 58 grad Jul 2, 2009
A 1958 graduate of the will become the next head of the school, succeeding Richard Barter who is retiring after two years at the helm ... He will succeed Barter who helped boost enrollment by 41 students to 711 over the past five years. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Top Four Tips for Saving Big Online Jun 26, 2009
There's even a section where people can barter and trade goods and services, so maybe you'll get lucky and can trade your old video game system you never use for the lawn mower you need. Using the Internet is a great way to save money on anything you need. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Find balance and alignment Jun 25, 2009
Cost is 10 cash, check or barter. No RSVP is needed. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Breathing life into your local economy Jun 25, 2009
Money is a new concept compared with bartering. There are always things with which we can barter, such as homemade preserves, fresh eggs, baby-sitting and handyman services, and always things we need that we don't quite have the money for ... Bartering allows folks to keep their dignity by allowing them to give things in return, and it also creates local economic impact. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Tunnels, Guns and Kimchi: North Koreas Quest for Dollars Part II Jun 24, 2009
More devastatingly, both the former Soviet Union in 1990 and China in 1993 began to demand that North Korea pay standard international prices for goods, and that too in hard currency rather than with barter goods. According to a Bangkok-based Western diplomat who follows development in North Korea, the country s embassies abroad were mobilized to raise badly needed foreign exchange. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Teens Compete In Duct Tape Contest Jun 24, 2009
This month's Frugal Sense winner uses her talents to barter for the items she wants or needs. HomesClick to Expand. (Click2Houston, TX)
On Georgia, Citigroup, British Columbia, antitrust policy, health care, Russia, executive pay, China Jun 24, 2009
As you mention, the credit crunch has led to barter trade, for which an expertise was developed during the Soviet era. Barter trade has no price in monetary units and thus would hardly enter the national accounts. (The Economist)
Have you practiced saving money today? Jun 23, 2009
- Barter to get your children piano, karate or dance lessons. - Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Incubuses and Succubuses of Africa Jun 23, 2009
In my beloved country Ghana, it was reported in the news that parents in a farming community- Afram plains have to use foodstuffs from their farms as a substitute for school fees (the barter system still in practice in the 21st century) in order for their children to continue to be enrolled in their schools (www. myjoyonline. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
