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Less waste is more proof economy taking a trashing

Practically everyone knows the local housing industry has hit the skids and the nation is flirting with a recession.
But they probably don’t realize how those challenges are reflected in recycling bins and landfills.

That’s right. The waste stream is providing ton after ton of evidence that the economy is in the dumps. From less construction debris going into landfills to an expected drop-off in the amount of recycled Christmas trees, the trash shows that 2007 likely will end as a down year.

As crews haul away the remains of Christmas festivities this week, they are collecting evidence of the San Diego region’s fiscal health.

So-called garbologists such as landfill operators and recycling managers discern not only major economic indicators, but also trends such as the increased use of gift cards, the most popular consumer electronics, and a TV show’s influence on vodka consumption.

“We can look at the garbage and tell you what happened” from week to week, said Robert Reed of Sunset Scavenger, a company that handles residential recycling in San Francisco.

For example, people likely bought fewer and smaller Christmas trees “with money being tight,” said John Theroux, a recycling specialist for San Diego. Residents started bringing their trees to the city’s Miramar Landfill for recycling yesterday

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071227-9999-1n27waste.html

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Even without a roof, family never lacked for a home

A Northwest couple at the end of their rope learn just how resilient they are — and how big a community’s heart is — in the town of Florence

FLORENCE — Nate and Carol Fuller’s old life whispers from the squat house with the wraparound porch and ocean breeze.

In the couple’s wedding portrait, Nate’s hair is shaggy, Carol’s dress a spray of satiny white. Their daughters’ trophies and tiaras crowd the kitchen table, labeled “most angelic face,” “best personality” and “photogenic winner.” Carol’s diplomas hang in the living room, a reminder of the law office where she worked.

“I still get frustrated that things aren’t the way they used to be,” Carol says. “I just lose it.”

On the floor, 6-year-old Destani puts down her toy. “And then, ‘Waaaaah,’ ” she says, a mock wail to mimic her mom.

“Yeah, I cry a lot,” says Carol, 28, with chocolate eyes and matching hair braided past her waist.

But she tells herself: That was before.

Before Nate lost his business. Before they lost their home in northern Washington. Before they moved to Oregon, pinning the future on an old family retreat. Before they became homeless. Before Carol got sick……..

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1198463107315160.xml&coll=7

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Even without a roof, family never lacked for a home

A Northwest couple at the end of their rope learn just how resilient they are — and how big a community’s heart is — in the town of Florence

FLORENCE — Nate and Carol Fuller’s old life whispers from the squat house with the wraparound porch and ocean breeze.

In the couple’s wedding portrait, Nate’s hair is shaggy, Carol’s dress a spray of satiny white. Their daughters’ trophies and tiaras crowd the kitchen table, labeled “most angelic face,” “best personality” and “photogenic winner.” Carol’s diplomas hang in the living room, a reminder of the law office where she worked.

“I still get frustrated that things aren’t the way they used to be,” Carol says. “I just lose it.”

On the floor, 6-year-old Destani puts down her toy. “And then, ‘Waaaaah,’ ” she says, a mock wail to mimic her mom.

“Yeah, I cry a lot,” says Carol, 28, with chocolate eyes and matching hair braided past her waist.

But she tells herself: That was before.

Before Nate lost his business. Before they lost their home in northern Washington. Before they moved to Oregon, pinning the future on an old family retreat. Before they became homeless. Before Carol got sick……..

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1198463107315160.xml&coll=7

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Even without a roof, family never lacked for a home

A Northwest couple at the end of their rope learn just how resilient they are — and how big a community’s heart is — in the town of Florence

FLORENCE — Nate and Carol Fuller’s old life whispers from the squat house with the wraparound porch and ocean breeze.

In the couple’s wedding portrait, Nate’s hair is shaggy, Carol’s dress a spray of satiny white. Their daughters’ trophies and tiaras crowd the kitchen table, labeled “most angelic face,” “best personality” and “photogenic winner.” Carol’s diplomas hang in the living room, a reminder of the law office where she worked.

“I still get frustrated that things aren’t the way they used to be,” Carol says. “I just lose it.”

On the floor, 6-year-old Destani puts down her toy. “And then, ‘Waaaaah,’ ” she says, a mock wail to mimic her mom.

“Yeah, I cry a lot,” says Carol, 28, with chocolate eyes and matching hair braided past her waist.

But she tells herself: That was before.

Before Nate lost his business. Before they lost their home in northern Washington. Before they moved to Oregon, pinning the future on an old family retreat. Before they became homeless. Before Carol got sick……..

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1198463107315160.xml&coll=7

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Even without a roof, family never lacked for a home

A Northwest couple at the end of their rope learn just how resilient they are — and how big a community’s heart is — in the town of Florence

FLORENCE — Nate and Carol Fuller’s old life whispers from the squat house with the wraparound porch and ocean breeze.

In the couple’s wedding portrait, Nate’s hair is shaggy, Carol’s dress a spray of satiny white. Their daughters’ trophies and tiaras crowd the kitchen table, labeled “most angelic face,” “best personality” and “photogenic winner.” Carol’s diplomas hang in the living room, a reminder of the law office where she worked.

“I still get frustrated that things aren’t the way they used to be,” Carol says. “I just lose it.”

On the floor, 6-year-old Destani puts down her toy. “And then, ‘Waaaaah,’ ” she says, a mock wail to mimic her mom.

“Yeah, I cry a lot,” says Carol, 28, with chocolate eyes and matching hair braided past her waist.

But she tells herself: That was before.

Before Nate lost his business. Before they lost their home in northern Washington. Before they moved to Oregon, pinning the future on an old family retreat. Before they became homeless. Before Carol got sick……..

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1198463107315160.xml&coll=7

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Even without a roof, family never lacked for a home

A Northwest couple at the end of their rope learn just how resilient they are — and how big a community’s heart is — in the town of Florence

FLORENCE — Nate and Carol Fuller’s old life whispers from the squat house with the wraparound porch and ocean breeze.

In the couple’s wedding portrait, Nate’s hair is shaggy, Carol’s dress a spray of satiny white. Their daughters’ trophies and tiaras crowd the kitchen table, labeled “most angelic face,” “best personality” and “photogenic winner.” Carol’s diplomas hang in the living room, a reminder of the law office where she worked.

“I still get frustrated that things aren’t the way they used to be,” Carol says. “I just lose it.”

On the floor, 6-year-old Destani puts down her toy. “And then, ‘Waaaaah,’ ” she says, a mock wail to mimic her mom.

“Yeah, I cry a lot,” says Carol, 28, with chocolate eyes and matching hair braided past her waist.

But she tells herself: That was before.

Before Nate lost his business. Before they lost their home in northern Washington. Before they moved to Oregon, pinning the future on an old family retreat. Before they became homeless. Before Carol got sick……..

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1198463107315160.xml&coll=7

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Can anyone offer a simple explanation why all these Big Guys run to foreigners first in case of distress? Why can’t they try a domestic equity or convertible debt offering first before giving up. My guess is they don’t want to open their books far too widely (to SEC/SarbOx etc.,). I can only conclude that the skeleton in the cupboard is far too rotten; these big money center banks are all probably insolvent. These games are just to postpone the funeral.

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Can anyone offer a simple explanation why all these Big Guys run to foreigners first in case of distress? Why can’t they try a domestic equity or convertible debt offering first before giving up. My guess is they don’t want to open their books far too widely (to SEC/SarbOx etc.,). I can only conclude that the skeleton in the cupboard is far too rotten; these big money center banks are all probably insolvent. These games are just to postpone the funeral.

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Can anyone offer a simple explanation why all these Big Guys run to foreigners first in case of distress? Why can’t they try a domestic equity or convertible debt offering first before giving up. My guess is they don’t want to open their books far too widely (to SEC/SarbOx etc.,). I can only conclude that the skeleton in the cupboard is far too rotten; these big money center banks are all probably insolvent. These games are just to postpone the funeral.

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Can anyone offer a simple explanation why all these Big Guys run to foreigners first in case of distress? Why can’t they try a domestic equity or convertible debt offering first before giving up. My guess is they don’t want to open their books far too widely (to SEC/SarbOx etc.,). I can only conclude that the skeleton in the cupboard is far too rotten; these big money center banks are all probably insolvent. These games are just to postpone the funeral.

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Can anyone offer a simple explanation why all these Big Guys run to foreigners first in case of distress? Why can’t they try a domestic equity or convertible debt offering first before giving up. My guess is they don’t want to open their books far too widely (to SEC/SarbOx etc.,). I can only conclude that the skeleton in the cupboard is far too rotten; these big money center banks are all probably insolvent. These games are just to postpone the funeral.

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My WTF response is to the comment “Cash is available, and we should use that in larger amounts,”. What “Cash” is he talking about? We, as a nation, are broke, both in public and private sector. We are begging Abu Dhabi, Japan, China etc., for liquidity i.e. to forestall systemic insolvency. And this comment from a 17 year Chairman of Central Bank. Wasn’t AG also a admirer/grand devotee/sometime boyfriend of Ayn Rand – the godmother and high priestess of free market capitalism?

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My WTF response is to the comment “Cash is available, and we should use that in larger amounts,”. What “Cash” is he talking about? We, as a nation, are broke, both in public and private sector. We are begging Abu Dhabi, Japan, China etc., for liquidity i.e. to forestall systemic insolvency. And this comment from a 17 year Chairman of Central Bank. Wasn’t AG also a admirer/grand devotee/sometime boyfriend of Ayn Rand – the godmother and high priestess of free market capitalism?

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My WTF response is to the comment “Cash is available, and we should use that in larger amounts,”. What “Cash” is he talking about? We, as a nation, are broke, both in public and private sector. We are begging Abu Dhabi, Japan, China etc., for liquidity i.e. to forestall systemic insolvency. And this comment from a 17 year Chairman of Central Bank. Wasn’t AG also a admirer/grand devotee/sometime boyfriend of Ayn Rand – the godmother and high priestess of free market capitalism?

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My WTF response is to the comment “Cash is available, and we should use that in larger amounts,”. What “Cash” is he talking about? We, as a nation, are broke, both in public and private sector. We are begging Abu Dhabi, Japan, China etc., for liquidity i.e. to forestall systemic insolvency. And this comment from a 17 year Chairman of Central Bank. Wasn’t AG also a admirer/grand devotee/sometime boyfriend of Ayn Rand – the godmother and high priestess of free market capitalism?

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