Is the American dream now a personal nightmare
A reader asks what the American Dream means amid shifting views from liberty and pursuit of happiness to homeownership. The author argues the founders valued freedom over wealth, warns real estate fixation undermines zest for life and honor, and urges adapting the original dream to avoid a broader nightmare.
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Will it pay off the home warranty decision
The Associated Press notes home warranties offer peace of mind by covering major home systems for a year, with prices from 350 to 800 dollars. Experts warn buyers to research providers, confirm what is covered, and understand service fee and repair versus replacement outcomes before closing a deal.
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Wall Street Close Mixed on NYSE Totals
New York stocks end session with most active listings showing mixed moves across sectors. Notable shifts include AmEx, Caterpillar, and Exxon peers, while technology and energy names rebalance, reflecting cautious investor sentiment at closing bell.
Hog market report from Stockyards Peoria Hog Prices
Hogs trading at Stockyards Peoria show moderate activity with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 at 230-260 lb fetch 63.00 to 63.50, 2-3 at 260-280 lb 61.50 to 63.50. Sows steady across weights 48.00 to 52.00, boars 21.00 to 38.00 depending on weight.
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AMR
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Aetna
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AmExp
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Caterpillar
Cemex
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Chevron
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Disney
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IntiCoal
Interpublic
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Keycorp
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Kraft
Lsicorp
Lsands
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Macys
Marathon
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Merck
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Noilvarco
NatSemi
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Petrobras
Pfizer
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Saralee
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Textron
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Macy's
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Apple
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Metlife
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DuPont
Microsoft
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Grain futures soar on CBOT with July wheat corn oats soybeans
Grain futures jumped on the Chicago Board of Trade with July wheat rising to 8.17 a bushel, July corn to 7.4975, July oats to 3.67, and July soybeans to 13.795 a bushel as markets surged. The report attributes the gains to trading activity on Wednesday.
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