Moving out of the recession
United States
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Nov 13
2008 economic crisis in North America
Number of U.S. household properties subject to foreclosure actions by quarter
The United States entered 2008 during a housing market correction, a subprime mortgage crisis and a declining dollar value. In February, 63,000 jobs were lost, a 5-year record. In September, 159,000 jobs were lost, bringing the monthly average to 84,000 per month from January to September of 2008.
Nov 13
Black Friday
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, is historically one of the busiest retail shopping days of the year. Many consider it the "official" beginning to the holiday season. Most retailers will open very early and usually provide massive discounts on their products.
The use of the word "black" relates to business accountants traditionally recording losses in red ink and profits in black ink.
Nov 11
Czechoslovakian Christmas cookies (vánoční cukroví)
Nov 03
Mass-media: Election, the final countdown
The United States presidential election of 2008, scheduled for Tuesday November 4, 2008, will be the 56th consecutive quadrennial United States presidential election and will select the President and the Vice President of the United States. (Wikipedia)
Oct 28
Presidential election, United States of America, 2008
The United States presidential election of 2008, scheduled for Tuesday November 4, 2008, will be the 56th consecutive quadrennial United States presidential election and will select the President and the Vice President of the United States.
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