Chairman Terry Semel is leaving the board, the Internet company
said on Thursday, announcing the end of its formal ties with
the ex-CEO credited with reviving the company and then losing
touch.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Yahoo ex-CEO Semel leaving board (Reuters)
Next Michelin 3 Star: Cafe Le Delta?
Delta and other airlines bring in new celebrity chefs to improve their meals.
Motorola eyes separating mobile divisions (Reuters)
3 mobile phone maker, said on Thursday it is exploring
strategic alternatives including a possible separation of its
mobile devices business from other units.
P&G, Colgate earnings up as overseas sales strong (Reuters)
makers Procter & Gamble Co and Colgate-Palmolive Co
both reported higher quarterly profit on Thursday,
boosted by sales in emerging markets as the U.S. economy
slowed.
Steamy Airline Drama Grips Thailand
Thai Airways objects to steamy Thai soap opera about flight attendants.
Jobless claims surge, spending softens (Reuters)
claims for jobless aid surged last week to the highest since
October 2005, and consumer spending softened at the end of last
year, according to reports on Thursday that heightened worries
about a possible recession.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Can Eli Manning Win Over Madison Ave.?
New York Giants QB stands to win more than a game on Super Bowl Sunday.
Seeing US slowdown, Mexico cuts growth (AP)
AP - Mexico indicated Wednesday it expects the downturn in the U.S. will mean much slower growth this year for its own economy, which depends on its northern neighbor for the bulk of its trade and investment.
The town that measures life in 15-second intervals
Life here is measured in intervals of 15 seconds. It is how long the people of Sderot have between the sounding of the sirens and the inevitable explosion.Hardly anyone walks outdoors unless they have to. There is fear in Sderot - fear of Hamas' rockets and fear for the psychological damage to the next generation. Reality check, Sderot 2008.
Rudy Giuliani hints at dropping out
In a meeting in the back of his chartered plane en route to St. Petersburg, Fla., a short while ago, the onetime, longtime GOP front-runner told a small group of reporters, including The Times' Louise Roug: "The winner of Florida will win the nomination."
McCain Warns: "There Will Be Other Wars"
The remarks underscore a growing effort on McCain's behalf to keep the political discussion centered on foreign affairs (his strong suit) and not the economy (an admitted weakness). They also reflect a take of America's military policy that is heavily weighted towards combat.
The great fiscal stimulus package ... of 1929
Herbert Hoover -- only nine months into his presidency -- assembled leaders from the public and private sectors to create an economic-stimulus package. Among the measures, Time magazine reported at the time, was a promise from Congress to offer bipartisan support for a tax-cut package.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Economy - Tuesday (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The central bank auctioned funds to commercial banks at a 3.123% interest rate, the lowest of the 4 TAF auctions that started in Dec. That's not surprising given big Fed rate cuts. Demand was light ahead of the Fed's Wed. policy decision. Chairman Ben Bernanke has said the Fed will hold the auctions as long as needed. Analysts say the auctions have eased bank liquidity fears and high money rates by getting cash to the banks that need them.
Super Savings: Big TV for the Big Game?
Experts debate whether shoppers save by catching the TD on newly purchased HDTV.
Record Drop Hits U.S. Home Prices
Miami, San Diego, Las Vegas and Detroit lead a home price plunge in November.
The Super Bowl Economy : Big Bucks For All Involved
The race for Super Bowl profits is on. While the New England Patriots attempt to become the first team in the National Football League to reach a perfect 19-0 record, businesses across the country are banking on this game to be a bigger economic driver than any single sporting event in history.
The CA Majority Report // Breaking News: Obama Support!
The California Teachers' Union will NOT be endorsing Hillary Clinton at this time, because the "rank and file" mutinied against the leadership re: their "coronation" efforts before Feb. 5th! Not so fast, the members say...
Countrywide Posts $422M Loss
Lender blames rising loss provisions and impairment charges for 4Q troubles.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Senator Mike Gravel on the Oppressive Nature of Religion.
One question that seems to embarrass all Presidential candidates is the question on Evolution. Some refuse to recognize its existence as a legitimate theory and prefer to let religious beliefs dictate their political message. Others refuse to discuss or advocate for the views of atheists, merely because they represent a minority of votes
CEO of Sears to Step Down This Week
Sears Holdings Corp. has been plagued by falling sales, increased competition.
SC Primary coverage: Live, interactive, and commercial-free
Live viewer polls, comments and streaming election returns. Plus the smartest guests from Firedoglake, Crooks and Liars, Alternet, the Huffington Post, Personal Democracy Forum, Pam's House Blend. Hosted by Cenk Uygur from the Young Turks radio show, and Robert Greenwald, founder of Brave New Films.
Your 2008 Plan for Success
It's a new year, and 2008 can be the best year ever for you and your business.
A President Like My Father
We need a change in the leadership of this country ? just as we did in 1960. We have that kind of opportunity with Senator Barack Obama.
CIA Says Hackers in Control, Threatening to Cut Off Power?!
WASHINGTON - Hackers literally turned out the lights in multiple cities after breaking into electrical utilities and demanding extortion payments before disrupting the power, a senior CIA analyst told utility engineers at a trade conference.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
In uncertain times, invest in the long-term
While Wall Street debates whether the U.S. is headed for recession, investors don't have to wait for an answer — they can take steps to limit their risks.
Americans slow to spend down IRA balances
Americans who have money stored in Individual Retirement Accounts tend to hang on to it for use in the later years of their retirement, according to a study being released Monday.Posing as girl, retired cop nabs online predators
"...69-year-old retired police chief of this small Missouri town cuts a credible figure as a 13-year-old girl surfing the Web, looking for friends."
Alleged $7B Bank Fraudster Talking to Cops
Jerome Kerviel is talking to Paris police about how he lost $7 billion.
Obama's South Carolina Victory Speech
US spy satellite is unpowered and uncontrollable. Unknown at this time where it will crash into the Earth. Hopefully onto Giulliani.
Stewart slams media for provoking campaign drama
Host Jon Stewart slammed the media for provoking campaign drama on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" this Friday.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Legal file-sharing service touts free music with ads (Reuters)
Reuters - Qtrax, a new legal online file-sharing
service that allows fans to download songs for free, said on
Sunday it will launch with 25 million to 30 million copyrighted
tracks with backing from major labels.
Tardy Giuliani turns elderly supporters into "angry mob"
As former Mayor of New York City of all places, Giuliani should know that you don't tell a bunch of likely retired New Yorkers to show up three hours early when you're trying to win the electoral fight of your life.
Wireless auction bids $3.7 bln (Reuters)
Reuters - The bidding topped $3.7 billion on
the second day of the Federal Communications Commission's
auction of government-owned airwaves, but there were no new
suitors Friday for a closely watched block of spectrum to be
shared with public safety agencies.
A $2,500 Car: Environmental Nightmare?
India's Tata Motors unveils ultracheap car, bringing ownership to millions.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Home Sales See Largest Drop in 25 Years
For the first time since '68, median housing prices also declined for the year.
Why traditional 'print' media is doomed
If you're lucky enough to get published in BusinessWeek, don't link to the article - it's prohibited by their User Agreement and they'll ask you to stop. Most other traditional publications are nearly as bad. And they wonder why their businesses are failing?
Kucinich Causes Congressional Fuss Announcing Impeachment
Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich caused a stink on the House of Representatives floor this morning during a speech where he announced he'll introduce articles of impeachment against President Bush on Monday, Jan. 28, the day Bush delivers his State of the Union speech.
10 Tips: What to do with tax rebate?
Under a federal government stimulus plan, checks would be sent out in amounts ranging from $300 to $1,200 per household. How should you spend it?
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Economic Slowdown Has Silver Lining
Near-record-low mortgage interest rates prompt more homeowners to refinance.
Where tax savings are: Detailing deductions
With the start of the new tax year, the hunt for tax-lowering deductions and credits is officially on. But new opportunities are scarcer this year.
Juicing the economy has a grave cost: Inflation more debt
The Congressional Budget Office estimated Wednesday that the federal budget deficit this year will increase to $219 billion or 1.5 percent of gross domestic product - and even more if increased military funding is approved. And that doesn't count the cost of a stimulus plan.
How to recover from holiday ‘debt hangover’
As the credit card bills start rolling in this month from the recent holiday season, many consumers are going to get that queasy feeling that they've overindulged.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
10 tips on tipping: Who gets how much?
Have you ever felt unsure whether you really should be tipping someone at the end of the calendar year? Here are 10 tips on who should get how much.
Yale Sounds the Alarm on the Declining Dollar: Dire Straits
If today's US budget deficit raises concerns, then tomorrow's projections should sound an alarm, writes economist David Dapice. As the United States descends further and further into debt – by several trillion dollars over the next ten years – the value of US currency will decline. Should a worldwide "run on the dollar" result, shockwaves ...
Oil hits 3-month low below $87 (Reuters)
three-month low below $87 a barrel on Wednesday amid persistent
worries of a recession in top energy consumer the United
States.
POLL: Buying Climate at 14-Year Low as Consumer Confidence Labors
Only 29 percent call this a good time to buy things, the lowest since 1993.
'Deathbed' Admission From Monster.com Founder
McKelvey admitted he back-dated stock options for company employees.
Watchdog: Congress causes biggest tax problem
End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
(Ouch!) Giuliani is trailing even in NY!
(Ouch) Giuliani is trailing in the race for the Republican presidential nomination even on his home turf of New York state
Take that New Year’s resolution to the bank
Want to save money or boost your earnings in the coming year? TODAY Financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips on how to get your finances into shape for 2008.
China Outlines Attack Plans on U.S.
In a hypothetical future scenario, the U.S. and China are poised to clash — likely over Taiwan...Taiwan — which America backs and the communist People’s Republic of China considers part of its territory — frequently irritates Chinese leaders with calls for greater independence from the mainland. But while the American...
Stock Markets Plunge Worldwide
Stocks fell sharply worldwide Monday following declines on Wall Street last week amid investor pessimism over the U.S. government's stimulus plan to prevent a recession.
Forget Weather, Airlines Cause Own Delays
Pilot shortages, long refuelings and mechanical breakdowns are root of delays.
Wal-Mart Axes The New Yorker, The Economist, 1000 Other Mags
Wal-Mart is responsible for 20% of retail magazine sales, and is purging 1,000 titles, also including Forbes, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Better Homes and Gardens and even Log Cabin Living and Boar Hunter.
Monday, January 21, 2008
German academic compares Scientologists to Nazis
BERLIN (AFP) — Respected German historian Guido Knopp has compared a speech by US actor Tom Cruise to the Church of Scientology with a call to war by Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
Why is the Fed so worried about inflation?
If the U.S. economy is slowing down, why is the Federal Reserve? still worried about inflation??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
U.S. Recession Fears Sink Global Markets
Asian, stock markets have little faith in Washington's stimulus plan.
The country is bankrupt
In a remarkable paper posted by the Federal Reserve of St. Louis, and authored by a Boston University teacher named Prof Kotlikoff, it is revealed in blunt, powerful language that the era of borrowing and spending without consequence may soon come to a close. The paper, entitled, Is the United States Bankrupt?, may not remain posted for very long..
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Stocks dogged by recession fears (Reuters)
on Monday, led by banks like Japan's Mizuho, while the dollar
hovered near a 3-year low against the yen after a proposed U.S.
stimulus package did little to soothe fears the world's top
economy will tip into a recession.
NYSE Buys Amex, Ending Long Rivalry
NYSE agrees to acquire American Stock Exchange to increase options business
Leaders head for Davos as chilly winds whip world economy (AFP)
What happens when greed runs rampant?
Being Christmas time, many readers turn to thoughts of good will.? But what happens if a society is guided by greed??The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Canada removes U.S., Israel from torture watchlist
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's foreign ministry, responding to pressure from close allies, said on Saturday it would remove the United States and Israel from a watch list of countries where prisoners risk being tortured. Both...
Planning for Your Company's Future
Ensure that your company is headed in the right direction with these few steps.
Israel destroys Hamas-run Interior Ministry in Gaza
An Israeli missile strike destroyed Hamas's Interior Ministry in Gaza City on Friday, but the building was empty at the time, Hamas security sources and local witnesses said.
IRS: You may have to wait for your tax refund
More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.
Friday, January 18, 2008
BA Unveils New Terminal at Heathrow
The giant terminal features and astonishing 112 stores and restaurants.
What Will Bush's $140 Billion Tax Break Get You?
President Bush calls for tax stimulus package, most taxpayers will get refund.
Punishing Thought Crime: Would New Bill Make YOU a Terrorist
Meet the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act.
Jobs, Apple Push 'Swinging for the Fences'
Steve Jobs, Apple's stock plunge and why the competition hasn't caught on.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Bush, Congress discuss $150 billion lift to economy (Reuters)
lawmakers on Thursday he wants tax rebates for families and
breaks for businesses in a rescue plan for the struggling U.S.
economy that could total up to $150 billion.
Coca-Cola Urged to Close an Indian Plant to Save Water
An environmental group says a Coca-Cola bottling plant in the drought-stricken state of Rajasthan is depleting scarce water supplies.
BREAKING: BA flight lands short of runway
It is not clear if anyone has been injured during the incident. Emergency services are currently at the scene. The incident happened as Prime Minister Gordon Brown was due to leave Heathrow for China and India. His flight was delayed because of the incident.
Bush Makes Private Oil Plea to Saudi King
After public rebuff by Saudis, Bush makes private royal appeal for more oil.
Smart ways to trim your year-end tax bill
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
FBI wants instant access to British identity data
Senior British police officials are talking to the FBI about an international database to hunt for major criminals and terrorists. The US-initiated programme, "Server in the Sky", would take cooperation between the police forces way beyond the current faxing of fingerprints across the Atlantic. Allies in the "war against terror" - the US, UK,...
Study: Finances bigger concern than health
After record mortgage foreclosures and slumping home prices, Americans are more determined to shape up their flabby finances in 2008 than their bodies, according to a study.
Delta in merger talks with Northwest: congressman (Reuters)
merger talks with Northwest Airlines , the office of
House of Representatives Transportation Committee Chairman
James Oberstar said on Wednesday.
Taxpayers getting more privacy with new rule
The final rules issued by the IRS on Thursday require tax preparers to get informed consent before disclosing tax information to third parties or using it for non-return purposes.
So I Quit My Day Job - Holy Cow! I Took the Plunge
I thought you might be interested in hearing about my path to make this dream become realized. It won’t necessarily work for any other human being on this planet. Here are some of the stepping stones along my path to liberation
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Citi, Merrill raise capital but shares tank (Reuters)
Reuters - Citigroup Inc and Merrill Lynch
& Co Inc said they raised another $20 billion of
capital from investors in Asia, the Middle East, and elsewhere,
as the subprime mortgage crisis forced additional massive asset
write-downs and devoured more of banks' capital.
10 Tips: Fix credit-report errors
Have you ever been horrified to discover errors on your credit report? Such inaccuracies can and should strike fear into any conscientious consumer’s heart. Here are some helpful tips.
Foxnews, cnn, abc, msnbc, cnbc choosing the next president
They appear to have left John Edwards out of the race and closed the barn doors on him. The way the media is treating John Edwards is counter productive for our democracy and all Americans. It's far from fair and balanced.
The Economist:US Medical System Lags Behind Other Countries
The Economist looks at a study made by the 'London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine' in19 countries for deaths of under 75-year-olds that should have been avoided with proper health care. Preventable deaths declined by 16% on average. Time to listen to Patch?
Toddler Swung In Sleeping Bag Dies
An 18-month-old boy has died from a severe head injury he suffered when his baby sitter swung him around in a sleeping bag for fun and it accidentally hit a wall, Hartford police said.
Why people believe weird things about money - LA Times
Would you rather earn $50,000 a year while other people make $25,000, or would you rather earn $100,000 a year while other people get $250,000? Evolution it seems accounts for a lot of our strange ideas about money.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Pull Over: Worst States for Speeding
Even a first offense can bring a four-digit fine in some parts of the country.
Mysterious $100 counterfeit bills appear across world
These “supernotes" are not just any fake bills, but a counterfeit so perfect it’s become an international whodunit. The only way to distinguish some of these bills, experts say, is to compare photographically blown-up sections with magnifying instruments. About $50 million of the mystery money has been seized since 1989.
Citigroup may cut thousands of jobs: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Citigroup Inc , the largest U.S.
bank, may eliminate 17,000 to 24,000 jobs and write off as much
as $24 billion for subprime and other credit losses, as part of
a plan to cut costs and add capital, CNBC television said on
Monday.
Town may pay seniors to work off taxes
A New York town is pushing a program that would let seniors work part-time, for $7 an hour, to help pay off some of their property taxes.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
80 Arrested Outside Supreme Court
Eighty people were arrested at the Supreme Court in a protest calling for the shutdown of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay.
Vote counts for Clinton/Obama exchanged in New Hampshire
After the New Hampshire primary last Tuesday there were some suggestions that the Democratic primary might have been tampered with. Now we have proof that the vote counts for Obama and Clinton were exchanged by Diebold voting machines.
Murdered Pregnant Marine Was Victimized By Many
Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, the Marine who was murdered while pregnant, was victimized not only by her rapist and killer, but by the media, her friends and step-mother as well.
Oil Rising: How to Save at the Pump
Inflate your tires, empty your trunk, get oil changes regularly and other tips.
Fox News - Media Control over election process
Good thing we still have PBS.... Fox News Corp... (more) Added: January 05, 2008 Good thing we still have PBS.... Fox News Corp - this may be the best explaination as to why Ron Paul was excluded from their debate, even after beating Rudy in Iowa and having 17 million more in campaign funds than Rudy... hummmmmm??? Oh ya Rudy is bud
Are we already in a recession?
Economists debate whether the economy may be headed for recession, but many readers believe we are already in one.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
How to Get Ahead in the Workplace
Taking on added responsibilities can help you advance in the office.
Is work too good to give up?
Guantanamo detainees are not human beings - US judges
A United States judge threw out lawsuit brought by four former British detainees against Donald Rumsfeld and senior military officers for ordering torture and religious abuse, ruling that th the detainees are not "Persons" under U.S. Law, which according to another judge, means that they are less than "human beings".
Fast Food Chains Go On a Diet
'Skinny' lattes, low-calorie chicken strips and light salads hit menus.
Top 5 things I saw in America which, freaked me out
Top 5 things I saw in America which, as a Canadian, freaked me right out
Friday, January 11, 2008
Diebold Opti-Scan election hack demonstrated
As it turns out, the hack can be carried out by one person, and the results tampered with in such a way that the tampering is completely undetectable by normal canvassing procedures. The election results have never been in more doubt than now; this Diebold system simply cannot be trusted.
China and Prince Alwaleed to invest in Citigroup: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin
Talal, Citigroup's largest individual shareholder, will
inject new cash as the largest U.S. bank grapples with heavy
mortgage market losses, the Wall Street Journal reported on its
Web site on Friday.
McDonald's shares fall amid concern over consumer (Reuters)
Reuters - Shares of McDonald's Corp fell
nearly 7 percent on Friday, leading a downturn in many other
U.S. restaurant stocks, amid concerns a U.S. recession could
hurt even lower-priced restaurants.
Hail Mary -- Fed To Cut Interest Rates?
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said he will cut rates to avoid a recession.
Clinton proposes $70 billion economic stimulus (Reuters)
Reuters - Seeking to take the lead on
economic issues, Democratic presidential contender Hillary
Clinton on Friday proposed a $70 billion emergency spending
package to help victims of the U.S. housing crisis and stave
off what she sees as a coming recession.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Even Conservative Media Chorus Sings Obama's Praises
Barack Obama, now the media's odds-on favorite to win the White House, is drawing effusive praise from the chattering classes.
Why Your Internet Job Search Isn't Working
How to steer clear of common errors and find that perfect job in 2008.
Late Nite FDL: Why Were The Polls So Wrong?
Why were all the New Hampshire polls so utterly wrong? How did Clinton overcome such a huge deficit in the polls in one day? Women still went for Obama but Hillary took Edwards' women away. Discuss.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
NSA report confirms US faked attack to escalate Vietnam war
The "most historically significant feature" of the declassified report was the retelling of the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident. The secretary of defense had told Congress that evidence of attack was 'unimpeachable,' but it never happened.
First votes counted in New Hampshire primary
The first people to cast ballots in New Hampshire favored Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
China woman in legal first over abortion case
A Chinese woman who was forced to have an abortion despite being nine months pregnant is suing the authorities for their actions.
Hillary Clinton Cried This Morning
Sen. Clinton gets choked up when asked by a N.H. voter "how she does it."
CompUSA Ressurrected: Assets Snapped Up By TigerDirect
CompUSA will live on, thanks to a deal with electronics marketer Systemax. Systemax, which owns popular computer parts reseller (and CompUSA competitor) TigerDirect, announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the CompUSA brand, trademarks, and e-commerce business.
IRS may restrict tax-refund loans
The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it may restrict tax preparers such as H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from offering refund loans to customers to prevent fraud.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Gravel To Teens: Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel told a group of high school students on Sunday that marijuana is safer than alcohol. Speaking to a group of students at Phillips Exeter Academy, he said that he believes people should be able to buy marijuana in package stores.
School Inc. front page
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
Huckabee tax plan raises eyebrows in US
Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's plan to eliminate all income taxes and replace them with a flat consumption tax has the support of martial arts guru Chuck Norris but few economic analysts.
Answer Desk: Questions we didn’t get to in 2007
We get all kinds of business and financial questions at the Answer Desk. Here are some we didn’t get to in 2007. The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.
Texas judge rules in favor of strip-club tax
A judge has denied a request from owners of nude entertainment clubs to temporarily block Texas' upcoming $5-per-person strip club fee from taking effect.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
For sale: West’s deadly nuclear secrets
A WHISTLEBLOWER has made a series of extraordinary claims about how corrupt government officials allowed Pakistan and other states to steal nuclear weapons secrets. Sibel Edmonds, a 37-year-old former Turkish language translator for the FBI, listened into hundreds of sensitive intercepted conversations while based at the agency
Bradley to endorse Obama for president
MANCHESTER, N.H. - Bill Bradley, a former presidential hopeful and senator, planned to endorse Barack Obama for president on Sunday, aides said.
Deadbeat America: Late Payments Soar
Delinquencies on car and home equity loans hit the highest point since 2001.
Scientists say; US 'doomed' if creationist president elected
A day after ordained Baptist minister Mike Huckabee finished first in the opening round to choose a Republican candidate for the White House, scientists warned Americans against electing a leader who doubts evolution.
Big Pharma Spending on Advertising Double that of Research
Drug companies spend almost twice as much on marketing and promoting their products than on research and development, says a new study. In their analysis of data, they found that American drug companies spent US$57.5 billion on promotional activities in 2004. But only $31.5 billion on research.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Your gun, Mr. Bond? Careful! Remove It Sloooowly, Mr. Bond.
Who makes the guns used by real-world 007-ish agencies, villians and criminals, military forces, etc., etc., etc.?
Auto Insurance … for Your Pet?
One insurer is offering up to $500 if a dog or cat is hurt or dies in a car cras
Passenger Jets Get Anti-Missile Devices
Three American Airlines jets will be the first to test out the new jammers.
10 Tips: Happy returns after the holidays
Want to return an unwanted gift? If you attempt to return stuff this year, these tips can help you play the returns game successfully or decide in advance to avoid the game altogether.
Answer Desk front page
Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.
Friday, January 4, 2008
2007's Savviest Celebrity Businesswomen
From Jennifer Aniston to Heidi Klum, these women made millions in 2007.
Toyota Pushes Out Ford as No. 2 Automaker
Toyota sold more cars in the U.S. 2007 than Ford Motor Co.
What does ‘core’ inflation mean anyway?
Last week's reports on a strong uptick in prices have readers wondering how worried they should be about inflation.? The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.
Jobs growth skids to near halt (Reuters)
Reuters - Jobs growth skidded to a near-halt
in December and the unemployment rate hit a two-year high,
according to a government report on Friday that raised
recession fears and chances of more interest-rate cuts.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Huckabee is Charles Logan from 24... Help us, Jack!
Mike Huckabee bares a striking resemblance to former president Charles Logan from the TV series, 24.
Netflix to Skip Mailman, Go Straight to TV
Netflix to deliver movies directly to TVs with a set-top box.
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