Opinion List - National Trade
Joseph Raglione
November 21, 2009
It is strange how far we have not come.
Juniper Ladden
November 20, 2009
GSA schedules are a federal sales person's dream come true. The biggest problems from a sales perspective are getting in the door and convincing the contracting office to use a schedule to make the buy. Sales people using GSA schedules need to help the terminate user recognize the merits of a service or product in order to make a sale based on Best Value.
Juniper Ladden
November 20, 2009
In developing a user friendly website, there are many things to prevent ineffectiveness, as well as many ways to gain favorable and quality backlinks.
New General Services Administration Schedule Recovery Purchasing Allowances for State and Local Gove
Juniper Ladden
November 20, 2009
Recently, under congressional authority, GSA amended its regulations to allow individual state and local governments to use GSA schedules to assist in recovery from a major disaster, terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack.
Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
What kind of soap do you use to wash Hogs? Is Hogwashing a sport?
Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the enemy is at the gates. They have more arrows (dollars) than we do but have faith, we can organize faster and better than they can...>
Joseph --
Hundreds of insurance company lobbyists. Millions in TV ads from anti-reform organizations. Countl...
Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the way the Republicans are carrying on in Washington, you'd think each one was being forced to swallow a Pint of Castor Oil! The Health Bill is not a bad thing, it is a good thing, and it will protect U.S. citizens. If Republicans don't like it, they c...
Bruce Swedal
November 19, 2009
With today´s economy and slow housing market it is not easy to sell your properties, this is especially true due to all the other competition that exists in this tough competitive market.
Joseph Raglione
November 18, 2009
GreenPeace Activists Are Going to Court in Alberta Canada. They need your help!
Joseph Raglione
November 17, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, every time I believe your government is doing something good, something bad happens! During the last election, Homo Sexuals lost their right to marry in California, due mainly to the direct economic interference of biased religious organizations. And now, a...
Joseph Raglione
November 17, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, life is hard enough without military dictators creating fear and terror in countries like North Korea. The following is a message from Rohit Mahajan, Media Relations Manager for the Radio Free Asia network...>
Also on www.rfa.org:
Multimedia Journey...
Joseph Raglione
November 15, 2009
Slow change is better than no change but how much slower will they go?
Joseph Raglione
November 14, 2009
What if the United Nations issued United Nations Passports to Stateless people in desperate need?
Juniper Ladden
November 13, 2009
To the small company owner, GSA may in fact be the world's most fruitful market. This giant market is diffused across thousands of agencies worldwide. It's a good idea to be armed with as much information as possible when negotiating with the GSA.
Krista Dandridge-Barnett
November 11, 2009
PASS I.D. ACT [S.1261]
For more information on such bill, please visit:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1261/text
OTHER NEWS
Tuesday [10.27.2009] - Russia reportedly withdrew its goal to offload tonnes of gold after a so-called leak. Russia is now [10.29] reportedly considering se...
TRG - Trade Risk Guaranty
November 10, 2009
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have updated their cargo examination processes in order to better protect American borders from contraband. Since CBP is unable to determine what exactly is in each container, they are looking to the importer for help. Importer Security Filing is a new initiative that will allow CBP determine which shipments are at a higher risk for National Security threats.
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the following is a good lesson on how Canadian and possibly American politicians are corrupted by special interest groups. Pay especially close attention to the concept of legal loopholes...>
http://www.straightgoods.ca/2009/ViewFeature.cfm?Ref=556&C...
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, I am a world humanitarian for peace and the ecology and in my current capacity as a political activist and writer, I have one basic goal in life; and that goal is to change the destructive concept of being a universal soldier into the concept of being a...
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Joseph --
Today, on Veterans Day, my message to you is simple: Thank you. Thank you for your selfless service, for your valor, and for your strength of purpose that make all of us proud to be Americans.
Today, Americans will pause amidst a great conversation about the future of our nation to t...
Juniper Ladden
November 11, 2009
At the terminate of the day, naturally, the modern family does not have the time to roam around a shopping mall or giant store to comparison shop, and buy the products they need. search engines have made the internet such a convenient tool for online shopping.
Juniper Ladden
November 11, 2009
The online marketing sector is definitely making some buzz out there. In fact, this is one of the most effective ways to cater to the specific needs of the customers and localized search engine optimization has increased the outlook of this new marketing style.
Juniper Ladden
November 11, 2009
While it may seem complex to understand how to bargain a cost point that is both reasonable to the GSA and profitable for your company, an expert can advise you on how to go about this for your GSA Schedule, and review the fundamentals of GSA Schedules including all aspects of GSA pricing.
Juniper Ladden
November 11, 2009
GSA schedule companies that successfully win contracts have a focused dollar sales program, whether it's "feet on the street" or "ear to the phone".
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, when you are finished fixing the United States, can you lend a hand fixing Canada? We need an international protest aimed directly at Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Apparently he and his Conservative government in Ottawa, are deaf to the voices...
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, it is a great week to be an American! Magnificent changes have being created in Washington and within a few years, when you guys have a parade, any parade, the whole world will march in step with you. Meanwhile, here is the EFFECTOR list...>
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Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, the following has some inside the Senate information you might be interested in reading...>
Joseph -
The last couple of weeks have been intense.
On Saturday, we earned five reasons to be proud: All five Democratic members of Indiana's Congressional...
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, welcome to a better society where people breath clean air and drink clean water and if by accident or fate, they find themselves in a hospital, they won't be impoverished by medical bills. Welcome to a society where Doctors will be rewarded for keeping ...
Joseph Raglione
November 09, 2009
we won round one but..."the next phase of this fight has already begun."
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Local Police Auctions are excellent for car buyers, who are looking for an affordable deal in vehicles. Although you might need to put in extra effort for being a winner in these auctions, still the final outcome is worth working for.
Local police auctions have confiscated cars, lost cars, or car...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
There are numerous advertisements regularly posted on the web that highlights the advantages of buying a car at cheap rates. However, with the count of these advertisements being so many, buyers become skeptical on their decision to purchase under their influence.
It is a true fact that there are...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
Car is amongst the most essential property to possess, if you are a part of the modern US Society. It is difficult, if not impossible, to live in US without a car for yourself. However if you are having a limited income, you might find the prices of possessing quality pair of wheels to be beyond you...
Michael Jordan
November 08, 2009
We always look to get the proper value for our money. No matter what we buy, we make sure that the item is worth the price we pay. The same goes with cars as well. Most of us buy new cars from showrooms. We get attracted by the colorful brochures and the grand advertising. We buy these cars for a sm...
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Carly Fiorina begins negative attack campaign.
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, as most of you know, I am a Canadian. Unlike most Americans however, the fact that I am a Canadian does not make me particularly proud! The reason is simply because I am an unwilling participant in a crime. Canada, led by our Conservative government, is...
Juniper Ladden
November 06, 2009
Nowadays, GSA contracts are the favored purchasing mechanism for most federal buyers and an goal sales and closing vehicle for vendors.
Dennis AuBuchon
November 06, 2009
Creative thinking is something that exists everywhere but it may not be known by this term. Individuals have various talents and how they use those talents sometimes involves creative thinking. Creative thinking is thinking outside the box. It is developing new approaches to problems separate from the normal processes It is also developing new products or improving current ones to make them better. This involves thinking creatively how something can be improved or take innovative approaches to sometimes old issues.
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, common sense will tell you that poor and destitute American citizens need your protection. The best way to provide that protection is to provide decent health care for poor citizens when they need it most. With decent health care, most citizens will be ...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, they continue unabated and unashamed and they are the most horrendous acts Man can impose upon Nature!! I write of the Mountain Top blasting in West Virginia, for the purpose of extracting dirty Coal and which is comparable only to the monstrous hole cr...
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, posting a message on your grocer's post-it board is nothing like this! Here is an opportunity to reach millions of people...>
Dear j,
Today, just one week after launch, the 15,000th supporter of a clean energy future posted a message on The Wall:...
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the Patriot Act needs fixing and if you don't do it, who will? How important is your personal liberty? If you honestly love Democratic freedom, than contact your Congressman and demand he take action to change and improve the Patriot Act. It must be re...
Bruce Swedal
November 05, 2009
Real estate investing is defined as the purchase, ownership, management and rental, of properties for the idea of obtaining a profit. However there are a lot of people that are finding it difficult to invest mainly because it does require a lot of disposable cash that they do not have.
Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the concept of representative government harbors the concept (true or false) that your government Senator is your representative in Washington. In the following sad case, the answer is false! Maybe there is something you could do to change the answer?
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Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the time for change is here and the struggle continues between the top executive directors of the current health care insurance industry and the rest of us. Our problem is that we are controlled and dominated by business executives who do not honestly k...
Juniper Ladden
November 03, 2009
The use of a GSA schedule is an efficient buying system, and is growing in popularity among federal purchasers. Administrative costs for providing products or services under GSA contracts are significantly lower than the costs of dealing with individual contracts.
Joseph Raglione
November 03, 2009
Why are Republicans hunting Alan Grayson?
Atkinson David
November 02, 2009
Found in the amazon rain forests is a super berry that millions of people will have heard of but at the same time there are millions who will have never heard of this super berry as it is called. The people of the Amazon have been benefiting from the amazing health benefits of the berry for decades....
Joseph Raglione
October 31, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Sarah Jackson Han has information dealing with the Guantanamo Prison detainees. Personally, I believe that keeping Uyghurs in prison at Guantanamo simply because they were refugees from China, was an extreme travesty of both justice and human rights.......
Joseph Raglione
October 29, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Barbara Boxer is absolutely on the right path but she needs your help! Come to think about it, unless you like natural disasters, you need her help a great deal more than she needs yours, but who is quibling? It is way past the time to get serious about...
Bruce Swedal
October 28, 2009
Many people try to time their purchase according to market conditions. Obviously, buying during a down market, or a ''buyers market'' is best, but just when is this? Estimating what the market will do in the future especially the real estate market is virtually impossible.
Surya B. Prasai
October 22, 2009
"Development depends on good governance," President Barack Obama said to a round of applause from Ghanaian officials during his recent visit to that country, considered a role model for good governance. "This is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That´s ...
Donia S. Najar
October 24, 2009
Rape, abuse, treating one another unequally and losing one´s self steam. Today we live in a society that calls itself for modern and developed but still we continue having outrageous behavior and emotional instability from many of us. Why would we hurt one another? Why would we try to abuse one another? Is it the feeling of controlling and having the power over someone that is weaker or are we mentally sick and we try to deny it?
Dennis AuBuchon
October 24, 2009
The Department of Commerce and all the agencies underneath it have a great impact on the economy. The activities of this department are long and address major aspects of our economy. The mission in essence is to help businesses prosper while ensuring that fair trade and compliance with laws affecting businesses are followed and if not enforced. There are many aspects of this department and each one is important.
Krista Dandridge-Barnett
October 24, 2009
TUESDAY [10.20.2009]
Oil rose slightly above $80 barrel.
The Euro nears 50% higher than the Dollar.
The Central Bank of Russia has reportedly purchased over $1 billion in an effort to protect the Rouble from collapsing.
Qataris is reported to have sold over £1.3 Billion over stake in Ba...
Joseph Raglione
October 24, 2009
P.M. Harper, A Bush of the North.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Women Pay More Than Men For Health Insurance.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Why did Democratic Texas Senator Ken Salazar approve of drilling for Oil in Polar Bear Habitat? Is Ken Salazar a secretive link to the Oil industry?
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
..."we can serve the national interest despite the unrelenting efforts of the special interests"...Barack Obama
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
"Where polluters escape regulation and our planet pays the price."
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Net Neutrality is vital and important for everybody who enjoys using a computer...including yours truly; but unfortunately there are certain individuals who want to control the World Wide Web. Uniting to protect this powerful bastion of free communicati...
David Swanson
October 22, 2009
The US Chamber of Commerce blew a mere $39 million on lobbying in Washington in the past three months. Lobbying for the promotion of global warming, the denial of healthcare, the further deregulation (if possible) of the financial "industry", blockage of the right to unionize, the lowering and elimination of minimum wage laws, maintenance of tax breaks for shipping jobs overseas, and protection of the "right" of corporations to bribe politicians. Money well spent: all minority positions, all adhered to by our government.
Joseph Raglione
October 21, 2009
Mike Gravel has created a detailed road map towards the creation of true Democracy for the people and by the people.
Michael Jordan
October 19, 2009
In this world where money plays an important can you imagine getting something for free? Do not panic today you can find many outlets that give away stuffs for free. No, they are not doing any social work. But yes they are giving different freebies. These outlets provide you free stuffs with best po...
Patrick Lockyer
October 18, 2009
Jacksonville needs a soccer team again. Not having the most awesome exciting game ever invented is detrimental to life´s experience. I had been brought up on soccer in the UK and was honored to be in Germany when we beat them at Wembley for the 1966 World Cup.
Joseph Raglione
October 18, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Angela Braly defends dropping people's insurance when they get sick...>
Joseph -
Meet Melanie Shouse.
A few years ago, Melanie was living the American dream when she transformed an old Domino's storefront into an expansion of her home business. Bu...
Joseph Raglione
October 16, 2009
Can you shout louder than a million dollar carrying lobbyist?
Michael Jordan
October 14, 2009
Buying a house is a big investment. It really puts a dent on your financial resources. Of course, the expenses do not end with the down payment. You still have to contend with the monthly payments for the mortgage. This is a financial situation that you will have to live with for years until you hav...
Gary Ater
October 13, 2009
The Europeans recognized the potential promise of an Obama Administration, long before the Americans.
Joseph Raglione
October 15, 2009
When Democrats block reform, who can you trust within the Federal Government?
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
Without the Public Option, the Health Reform Bill will become a sad joke!
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
When contacting Washington Senators, ask if the Public Option is part of the health care reform bill. If not, ask why not?
Michael Jordan
October 13, 2009
Enjoy ownership, luxury, & appreciation in a Condo Hotel vacation home! Considering retirement in a Tropical Climate For many British, Australians and Americans, retirement time is just around the corner. At home, with low interest rates and high cost of living, the prospect of trying to live on a...
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, I know what it is like to be poor because my small pension check barely allows me to exist, however, even I was surprised to learn that Airline Pilots are surviving on or below the poverty line...>
This week, the new 'Mike & Friends Blog' section will be...
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
The Suncor Canadian Calgary Tar Sands project is the most polluting and destructive on Earth.
If Barack Obama was serious about alternative energy sources, why has his progress been so slow? Why not an immediate NATIONAL ZERO EMISSIONS ACT for the U.S. and a blockade of the dirty Bitumen Tar Sands Oil from Canada?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Who loses if you decide not to listen to Nobel Peace Prize winners?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Thank you, Barack Obama, for giving us the opportunity to redeem ourselves. Now for the tasks ahead. We need you to do all that you promised to do. We need it. The world needs it.
Subhendu Zabada
October 10, 2009
Dear Fellow Internet Marketer,
It is vital to create a product that will allow you to eventually expand into other markets. The goal is for the people who initiallly buy your product to also buy your next products. Since you have proven that you can be trusted by delivering a product to your cl...
Subhendu Zabada
October 10, 2009
What if, What if, What if. This question comes at us every day. What if I said this, What if I did that or what if I didn´t. It comes down to decisions. We all have decisions to make every day of our lives. We all make good and bad decisions. That´s life. When you look back on your life ...
Joseph Raglione
October 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, when both Democrats and Republicans praise his work, it must be good! Go see Michael Moore's new hit documentary movie, you won't be dissapointed!...>
Friends,
It's your friendly webmaster from MichaelMoore.com here to remind you THIS is THE week...
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
It sadly appears to me that the Public Option has been temporarily pushed off the governments health care agenda. All that is left of President Barack Obama's health care reform Bill, at the moment, is an attempt to impose rules and regulations on wealthy multi-million doller health insurance companies who just happen to have powerful Senator friends within the United States government.
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
They can fight the facts all they want but sooner or later, the evidence will change their attitudes. Hopefully, it won't be too late!
John Atwood
October 07, 2009
How much more command and control over the US economy will the people tolerate before the divisions between the productive and takers becomes too great to endure as one nation?
Subhendu Zabada
October 07, 2009
Are you considering putting your house up for sale, but not sure where to start? Afraid it will take too long to sell, or that you won´t get the price you want? Think about "staging" your home, or in other words, setting the scene for immediate buyer interest in your property. Visit: Our reale...
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
As if Mainers didn't have enough to worry about just struggling to put food on the table,
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
Former Congressman James Trafficant tells it like it
is.
Joseph Raglione
October 06, 2009
...because you cannot love your money AND love your neighbor...
I. P. Adhikari
October 05, 2009
Thirty-eight regular and 34 muster roll employees of Bhutan Chemical and Carbide Ltd (BCCL) have been sacked at a time and they could do nothing to raise voice against illegal act of the employer. Only option for them was to appeal the Minister of Labor and Human Resources, with no prospects of getting any justice for the government functions in the interest of the business coterie. In fact, the political and business circles are formed of the people coming from same sources, who only appear for different role at different times.
JD Levens
October 05, 2009
Many are asking if the Obama Administration and Lending institutions are properly handling the mortgage crisis. The ultimate answer thus far has been modifying loans, to lower or defer mortgage payments for homeowners. This article asks the question: Is This Working?
Michael Jordan
October 05, 2009
As a real estate agent, you should always strive to improve yourself. Being organized, effective, and persuasive is critical and important so you can meet your sales goals. Not all agents are effective. With the intensifying competition and the difficult market condition, it is time you start improv...
Congressional Desk
October 05, 2009
International trade panel denies Canada´s remedy for Softwood Lumber Agreement violation
Washington, DC – Idaho´s Congressional Delegation welcomed a ruling by an international arbiter in an ongoing dispute over Canadian softwood exports. The tribunal sided with the U.S. this week ov...
Subhendu Zabada
October 04, 2009
When you buy used cars today, you really don´t have to worry about the reliability of your purchase. Today, you will be able to find superior used cars in the market that do not compromise quality with an affordable price. Govt Seized Car Auctions 95% Off Seized Cars, Trucks & SUV's US Most Tr...
Subhendu Zabada
October 04, 2009
Those who wish to buy used cars can do so easily in Montgomery. You can buy used and cheap cars at seized car auctions or repo auctions. You can make your cheap car purchase by selecting from a range of cars such as sports vehicles, BMW´s, Suv´s and other vehicles. You can also bid for c...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
Used luxury cars are available at the various government auctions. These are usually the ones which have been seized by the law from owners who are into illegal and criminal activities. However, such people usually own the best brands and when you get to bid for them at government auctions you get a...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
It has been reported in the UK that there has been an uplift in used car prices of 6% for August – the second month running that used car prices have improved and 10 months that average used car prices have risen. Used car sales continue to do well and it seems that confidence is returning to the m...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
Every year the Government auctions off thousands of fleet vehicles that they no longer need or they need to update. This provides amazing opportunities for smart buyers to purchase a vehicle ad well below average prices.
Consider all the police vehicles, SUVs, squad cars, and the like and these ...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
Buying a used car can be a daunting process. What car do you want? What can I afford to spend? Where do I begin looking? Where can I get the best deal? How do I know I am not buying a lemon? These are all valid questions.
There are a few key sources of information to determine the quality a...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
People generally always use the services of a real estate agent when buying their home. However, when it comes to (possibly) the second biggest purchase of their life people generally don´t use the services of an auto agent or broker. Why?
Most people take on the responsibility for finding...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
It is not difficult to find cheap used cars in the current U.S. auto market. The first thing to look for is auto auctions that are put on by the government.
You can also look for discounted sales from auto dealers. In this economy, many auto dealers are lowering their prices to get more consumer ...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
Sales of vehicles at car auctions in the US are booming. There are signs the US economy is coming out of recession and KAR Holdings have even announced a share float. You can find just about any make and model car and generally pay substantially less than at a dealer. Many people prefer to buy th...
Michael Jordan
October 04, 2009
Buying a used car takes careful thought. For those who are looking to buy a used vehicle, it is a good idea to decide which car is preferable so you can know what to look for. If you are buying a used BMW, here are some tips that you should follow:
The first thing you need to do is to find out ho...
Joseph Raglione
October 04, 2009
Barbara Boxer wins another round! Celebrate!