silverlining

Media Seek Silver Linings in Economic Storm Clouds

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:28:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

Recently, the economic news has been troubling. The latest jobs report showed another month with net losses, GDP was revised downward to a “tepid” 1.6 percent for the second quarter and others sectors like housing have still shown signs of weakness.

Obama, Media Likely Wrong on 2009 Job Figures ... By May

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:57:31 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

In January, President Obama said that $787 billion stimulus package was desperately necessary to prevent more Americans from losing their jobs.

Lauer Asks if Foreclosure Buyers Tempting 'Bad Karma'

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:59:20 +0000

Dan Gainor

NBC wants to help you find the “silver lining in the economic cloud.” Just don’t listen to “Today” host Matt Lauer.

The Sept. 26 show brought on three financial experts to help viewers make the best of a downbeat economy. But Lauer confused the subject by raising superstitious concerns against buying foreclosed homes.

After real estate agent Barbara Corcoran said the increase in foreclosures was good for buyers, Lauer chimed in, cautioning viewers against tempting fate.

NBC's Burnett Joins ABC's Golodryga in Reporting 'Silver Lining'

admin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:45:29 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

Welcome to the Twilight Zone.

Fresh off of Bianna Golodryga’s “tidbits of good news” on ABC’s “Good Morning America” February 27, NBC “Today” show contributor Erin Burnett found her own economic “silver lining” February 29.

“Keep in mind that we did look around for a silver lining, if there was one, to the surge that we’re seeing in prices for oil that will cause record prices at the pump,” Burnett said following a report on a “surge” in oil and other commodity prices. “And that is: some companies are hiring.”