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Nov 19, 2010

A Cookbook Full of Memories

When is a cookbook more than just a collection of recipes? When it’s 'North Carolina’s 4-H Centennial Cookbook: Celebrating 100 Years of Blue Ribbon Recipes.' 

Nov 19, 2010

North Carolina reaches jobs milestone

The latest N.C. jobs report shows that the state's unemployment rate finally reached the national unemployment rate of 9.6 percent. This is the first time in more than two years that the state’s jobless rate hasn’t been higher than the national rate. But N.C. State University extension economist Mike Walden says it isn't necessarily time to celebrate. 

Nov 18, 2010

What makes Germany tick?

Germany suffered through the recession like most countries, but its recovery has been stronger. Years ago Germany was thought of as being noncompetitive because of high labor costs and sluggish production. N.C. State University extension economist Mike Walden takes a look at what changed. 

Nov 17, 2010

Grad student sheds light on mercury contamination in fish

"My project mainly looks at mercury contamination in fish and focuses on the risk to wildlife and people," says biology Ph.D. student Dana Sackett. "It is really important that we understand it well so we can control our risk." In this audio slideshow, hear more from this student who's increasing our understanding of an important environmental and health issue. 

Nov 17, 2010

Buying cars using the Internet

Everyone likes to save money when buying something, and the way we do this has changed. Many people think using the Internet is a way to lower the price of what we are buying. Is there any evidence to support this belief? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Nov 16, 2010

TARP revisited

TARP, or the Troubled Asset Recovery Program, was the controversial $700 billion program passed in the fall of 2008 to assist the banking system. It was a political hot potato in many races this year. As an investment, how did the government do on the TARP? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden answers. 

Nov 15, 2010

North Carolina cities score

The Milken Institute annually puts out a report ranking major metropolitan areas in terms of job growth and salaries. In the 2010 report, several North Carolina cities ranked well. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden hits the highlights. 

Nov 12, 2010

Order of Long Leaf Pine and Distinguished Service Awards are presented at College of Agriculture and Life Sciences foundations event

A state legislator, a county commissioner and a retired Extension-director-turned-community-volunteer were honored Nov. 10 during the joint meeting of the North Carolina Agriculture, Dairy and Tobacco foundations at N.C. State University. 

Nov 12, 2010

YOU DECIDE: What are the realities facing our new leaders?

The election is over and there were shake-ups in Washington and Raleigh. Election results reflected voter discontent, but what are the economic realities facing our new leaders? 

Nov 12, 2010

Pros and cons of more inflation

There’s a report that the Federal Reserve wants to create more inflation in the economy. But why? Isn’t inflation bad for everyone? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.