The unemployment claims website for the New York State Department of Labor is having some technical problems today. Shortly after 3pm EST, there was no access to the unemployment section of the New York State Department of Labor website.

When Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell camt out of last night's SEPTA transit strike negotiations saying they had come to a tentative agreement, he didn't realize how tentative it was. Transport Workers Union Local 234 has counter-offered, saying they will end their strike, which began as soon as the Phillies left town for the remainder of the world series, if SEPTA agrees to binding arbitration.

Bank of America, widely recognized as the most uncooperative lender in short sale negotiations, has recently partnered with California-based Equator (REOTrans) to electronically process short sale transactions.

Old Navy $10.00 off coupons, Black Friday deals and store hours of operation for Thanksgiving weekend were released. Free Rock Band Guitar with purchase, jeans, sweaters, Free Lego Rock Band Video Game, plus many other sale offers were listed.

Southwest Airlines has long been an efficiently run company with a focus on an environmental commitment. Southwest strives to be as productive as possible while minimizing waste and protecting the Earth and now has a new "green plane" to add to their innovative approach to business and respect for the environment.

The Nintendo Wii has lost some of its luster, but the key to its success so far is: fun. And from now until November 29th, Papa John's customers can enter daily for a chance to 300 packages which include a Nintendo Wii, Wii Sports Resort, an extra Wiimote, an extra Nunchuk, and an extra Wii MotionPlus, which retail together for about $330.

Yesterday we heard the news that the First Time Homebuyer Tax credit that was slated to expire on November 30th, 2009 is being extended until next spring. Future homeowners need to get under contract before May 1st 2010 to take advantage of the extension. This is great news for realtors, mortgage people and most of all buyers in light of the current low mortgage rates.

According to a health academic, the increasing ‘stress epidemic’ in the present day workforce is attributable to factors other than deteriorating work conditions.

Congress just passed an expanded version of the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit that was set to expire on November 30. “The new version of the tax credit has the potential to stimulate the housing market even more than the old version due to the fact that more people will qualify under the new rules,” said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization that certifies mortgage bankers and brokers.

Jobless rates, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics are worse than expected. Unemployment jumped to 10.2 percent, which is the worse since 1983. U.S. payrolls fell more than expect as well. Tennagers lost the highest amount of jobs in terms of percent.

The extension of the home buyer tax credit is official now. The $8,000 home buyer’s tax credit will be extended and the new $6,500 homebuyer’s incentive tax credit will begin. The bill is expected to be signed by President Obama on Friday, November 6, 2009. The same bill also provides a tax break for businesses that lost money, and extends unemployment benefits for another 20 weeks.