Archive for August 5th, 2008

Airlines going Wi-Fi

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Several major airlines are planning to soon start offering Wi-Fi access to their passengers.

The hidden flaws of ‘green’ products

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
When Stacey Griffin launched Aqua2Go, which sells boxed water for kids, she did so with the best intentions. A skillful entrepreneur, Griffin expects her New Orleans company to reach $500,000 in annual sales in 2008, in part by stressing her product's "environmental benefits" on her packaging.

Marvel profits soar 61%

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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Dumping an expensive annuity

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
If you're stuck with an expensive annuity that's costing you too much, here are the least expensive ways to get out.

Service sector remains in contraction

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Business activity in the service sector contracted for the second straight month in July, although at a slower rate than in June, according to a key survey of industry executives released Tuesday.

Sony buys rest of Sony BMG for $1.2 billion

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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Cablevision mulls a spin-off

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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6 investments in your health

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
If you're looking for the biggest impact on your bottom line, nothing beats taking care of your number one asset - yourself.

Are Europeans really that lazy? Maybe not

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Europeans rarely feel more superior to us Americans than at this time of year, and you can't blame them. They're taking their umpteen-week vacations, perhaps enjoying state-funded massages in Baden-Baden, while we're trying desperately to squeeze every drop of fun out of our measly two or three weeks off before returning to the salt mines.

Procter & Gamble profit surges 33%

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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