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A shoplifting epidemic costing retailers in New York state $4.4 billion a year is creating a shadow resale economy that ranges from eBay to bodegas, The Post has learned. Shoplifting in New York City alone rose 64% from June 2019 to June 2023, according to the Council on Criminal Justice. In 2022, the total estimated loss to shops in the state was $4.4 billion, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in February. And retailers and law enforcement told The Post that the need to sell the stolen goods has created a sprawling underground economy. Thieves and middlemen are selling shoplifted goods on...

Nation & World | Economic crisis ripple effect felt globally ... 7 Oct 2008 ... Indeed, the ripple effects from Europe and the United States....http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008234555_econcountries07.htmlhttp://www.creditcrunchuk.net/ Credit Crunch UK News about the Credit Crunch In the Summer last year the credit markets started to get worried about the fall-out from the sub-prime market in the US.Brown admits UK facing recession http://www.politics.co.uk/news/economy-and-finance/economy-and-finance/brown-admits-uk-facing-recess ion-$1245959.htmUK economy to enter recession http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/newsdesk,1548,uk-economy-to-enter-recession,51761Stock market plunges as evidence of recession expectedTelegraph.co.uk, [Oct 23, 2008]The London stock market plunged by more than five per cent in early trading as official figures are set to confirm that Britain's economy is...

In the sports world, history makes a distinction between average coaches and legendary coaches. There are some coaches, like John Wooden or Bill Parcells, who seem to win regardless of the all the perceived negatives that surround them. Despite not always having the best talent, or the access to the most money, or the best situation, they find a way to put up winning and even championship seasons. These legendary men stand in contrast to other coaches who, despite having a tremendous amount of positive resources, can't seem to put together a consistent contender. Oftentimes, these average coaches have a...