The jobs report Friday was a ginned-up number but the media and algos don't look under the hood much it seems. Yes, the unemployment rate fell to 8.3% and 243K new jobs were created and perhaps the number itself will boost confidence.
My favorite book from college statistics was 'How to Lie with Statistics'. I believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) may have ripped a chapter or two from
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Controversial Jobs Report Stokes Bulls: Dave's Daily
Posted by kai123312 3 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Report: Some Jets rip Sanchez, eye Peyton
Posted by Unknown963 27 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
As the New York Jets gut their offensive coaching staff, some players are reportedly wondering whether they have the right field general in place in Mark Sanchez.
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Report: Brady has shoulder X-ray, is 'all set'
Posted by Calimehtar 40 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Tom Brady reportedly had a precautionary X-ray on his non-throwing shoulder and was deemed "all set."
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Poor mental health harming productivity, report finds
Posted by Killerheals 56 days ago (http://www.healthzone.ca)
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development found people with mental illness are often off sick from work.
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Report: Lions' Harrison has surgery for tumor
Posted by oilers9411 109 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Detroit Lions running back Jerome Harrison was scheduled to undergo surgery Friday after a brain tumor was discoverd during a physical for a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that was nullified because of the condition, the Detroit Free Press reported.
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Report: Roethlisberger practices, in line to start
Posted by rabbithop1 124 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger participated fully in practice Thursday and is in line to start against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to a report in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
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Report: Texans' Johnson to miss three weeks
Posted by Killer5434 126 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is expected to miss three weeks after a undergoing a minor medical procedure Tuesday, according to a report by FOX 26 Sports in Houston.
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Unemployment Report Hits Stocks Hard: Dave's Daily
Posted by theshade67 158 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
How do they arrive at a number like "zero"? The BLS must round up or down by the thousands. This was said to be the worst unemployment report since 1945. Some wanted to spin it allowing for Verizon workers on strike but then those same folks didn't allow for striking Minnesota government workers who returned to work. The actual unemployment rate, excluding those who have dropped-off the rolls,
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Prescription meds, vodka found in Warrant singer's room: report
Posted by WarriorZ100 179 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Jani Lane, the former lead singer of the metal rock band Warrant, has died in Los Angeles. He was 47.
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Report: WR Jackson to report to Eagles Monday
Posted by Necromander 185 days ago (http://espn.go.com)
DeSean Jackson will end his holdout and report to Philadelphia Eagles training camp Monday, a source told the Philadelphia Inquirer on Saturday.
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Sheen’s ex headed to ‘extreme’ rehab: report
Posted by manunkind 204 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Brooke Mueller is reportedly is set to undergo a seven-day treatment course at a facility in Cancun, Mexico
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Report: NFL, players to resume talks next week
Posted by scudmaster 228 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
With training camps set to open in another month, NFL owners and players will resume negotiations next week, hoping to build on recent talks, two people familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday.
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Oprah’s people deny report that O.J. has confessed to murder
Posted by Killer5434 229 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
A spokesperson for Harpo Productions denied online reports saying O.J. Simpson would confess to killing Nicole Brown in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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Report: NFL eyes erotic expo ad using players
Posted by Twilight999 237 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The NFL is investigating the role of Chicago Bears safety Major Wright and other players in the promotion of an adult film event in Miami, according to an ABC TV report in Chicago.
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Report: Huntsman is running for president
Posted by Spartan504 238 days ago (http://www.chron.com)Investors Await Employment Report: Dave's Daily
Posted by MagicDoom 250 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
Thursday was a quiet day in trading but disappointing economic news still dominated. Jobless Claims came in beneath expectations despite being slightly better than the previous week; however, the four-week moving average is 30K higher. Chain Store sales were disappointing with pundits blaming the weather again. Factory Orders missed consensus forecasts at -1.2%. Lastly, not that it's much of a
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Cheryl Cole dropped from ‘X Factor’ because of accent: report
Posted by GhostBear5 256 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
LONDON - In northeastern England they say she's a canny lass — and maybe that's the problem.
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ETF Performance for 7 Largest Economies: Report Card
Posted by kai123312 257 days ago (http://www.thestreet.com)
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage.
NEW YORK (ETF Expert) -- Equity market performance for the world's seven largest economies hasn't exactly been awe-inspiring. Then again, it has been far better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Here's the tale of the ta
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The film opens with a montage of celebrities dissing Palin, including an obscenity-laced riff by Louis C.K., which will be excised from the PG-13 version.
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Report: NFL mulls having WADA handle testing
Posted by Silverdawn 275 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
The New York Times is reporting that the NFL is considering having the World Anti-Doping Agency oversee testing of players for performance-enhancing drugs if a federal appeals court forces the league to end the lockout.
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Report: NFL teams tampering with undrafteds
Posted by regiultima 275 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Six NFL agents told Pro Football Weekly that teams contacted them in regard to their clients who weren't drafted. The agents spoke to the publication on the condition of anonymity.
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Report: Titans unlikely to re-sign receiver Moss
Posted by mewtwo158 276 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com)
Tennessee general manager Mike Reinfeldt said Friday the Titans are unlikely to re-sign wide receiver Randy Moss, according to a report in the Tennessean.
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Report: Paul McCartney engaged
Posted by copeminster 277 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Paul McCartney was reported on Friday to be engaged to his New York girlfriend of four years in what would be the third marriage for the former Beatle.
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Report: Richie Sambora returns to rehab
Posted by allbeloved 283 days ago (http://www.thestar.com)
Friends say Sambora realized he needs time out to regain his sobriety and deal with exhaustion.
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Report: Texas official taps contributors to help with data mess
Posted by TempStrife 286 days ago (http://www.chron.com)
The information breach has cost state taxpayers $1.8 million in services and contracts so far, The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday.
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