Personal Finance and Investing

Antarctic Cruise

The cruise ship Clelia Ii is limping back to shore this morning after a high-seas nightmare. The ship, filled with American passengers, was en route to Argentina from the Antarctic when it was slammed by a monster wave.

The monster wave shattered windows, short circuited electrical systems, and damaged one of the ship’s engines. According to a statement released by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, “This caused a temporary loss of communications and affected engine performance. B

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Samuelson’s text was first published in 1948, and it immediately became the authority for the principles of economics courses. The book continues to be the standard-bearer for principles courses, and this revision continues to be a clear, accurate, and interesting introduction to modern economics principles. Bill Nordhaus is now the primary author of this text, and he has revised the book to be as current and relevant as ever.

Alaska Internet access complimentary

Alaska Airlines announced today that Gogo® Inflight Internet service is now available on flights from Southeast Alaska north to Anchorage and Fairbanks, expanding its inflight Wi-Fi service nearly statewide.

“We’re pleased to be able to offer inflight Wi-Fi service to our customers flying from Southeast Alaska to Anchorage and Fairbanks,” said Joe Sprague, the airline’s vice president of marketing.

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Investment in Real Estate can be very profitable, but every investor should definitely compare his investment with other investments, even of different type. This article will point out possibilities of comparing this investment with alternative investments in: stocks, commodities (gold) and savings accounts. The goal of this comparison will not be an exact and too detailed valuation of stocks or gold, but more a general comparison.

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