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Small-Business Guide: How to Give Back Even When Your Company Is Struggling (Sep-15, 15:23 EDT )-- Despite economic troubles, entrepreneurs find creative ways to continue charitable giving.


Wall Street Finishes the Day Higher (Sep-15, 15:20 EDT )-- The national reading on industrial production overshadowed a disappointing regional report on September manufacturing activity in New York.


Edwin Newman, Journalist, Dies at 91 (Sep-15, 15:10 EDT )-- Mr. Newman, a genially grumpy NBC newsman, was equally famous as a defender of the English language.


U.S. Accuses China of Violating Trade Rules on 2 Fronts (Sep-15, 15:10 EDT )-- One case involves barriers that Washington claims discriminate against United States credit and debit card companies. The other involves duties on steel products.


Craigslist Executive Says ‘Adult Services’ Section Is Closed (Sep-15, 14:59 EDT )-- At a House hearing, Craigslist also defended its right to post sex-related ads as well as its efforts to fight sex trafficking.


App Smart: Tracking Favre or the Mannings, Tricked-Out Phone in Hand (Sep-15, 14:49 EDT )-- Subscriptions and apps make it easier than ever for smartphone owners to follow the N.F.L.


Hayward Defends BP’s Safety Record (Sep-15, 14:39 EDT )-- The BP chief faced a British Parliamentary committee and rejected claims that the accident in the Gulf of Mexico was partly the result of cost-cutting.


New Lawsuit Filed in Fracking Country (Sep-15, 14:36 EDT )-- A group of residents in Susquehanna County, Pa., accuse a drilling company of contaminating their water supplies and making them sick.


China Shifts From Emphasis on Low-Cost Factories (Sep-15, 14:33 EDT )-- As costs rise, factories are revamping, helping build a middle class and encouraging sustainable growth.


Complaints Over Children’s Show (Sep-15, 14:31 EDT )-- The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood files a complaint with the F.C.C., saying that a new Nicktoons series violates policies regulating children's television.


European Court to Hear Soros Insider-Trading Complaint (Sep-15, 14:01 EDT )-- The European Court of Human Rights will rule on whether George Soros' rights were violated when a French court convicted him of improper trading in Société Générale shares in 1988.


College Costs: Beyond The Sticker Price (Sep-15, 12:59 EDT )-- Private colleges have grown more aggressive in offering discounts in recent years, according to a report out today from the College Board.


'Happy Lehman Day!': Two Years Ago, Lehman Brothers Declared Bankruptcy (Sep-15, 12:33 EDT )-- Two years ago today, carrying a glut of sub-prime mortgages, Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy.


BP's CEO Defends Safety Record To U.K. Lawmakers (Sep-15, 11:05 EDT )-- Outgoing CEO Tony Hayward, testifying before a British parliamentary committee, said the Gulf of Mexico oil spill should not lead to a universal ban on deep-water drilling.


Japan's China-esque Currency Move (Sep-15, 10:53 EDT )-- With everybody busy talking about China's currency, Japan just very publicly waded into public markets and started driving down the value of the Yen.


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Wall Street Wander After 2 Reports on Industry (Sep-15, 09:40 EDT )-- The Empire State Manufacturing Survey on manufacturing slipped while the Fed report on industrial production rose slightly.


Rival Candy Projects Both Parse Cocoa’s DNA (Sep-15, 09:20 EDT )-- Two separate groups are vying for credit in what some might consider the research arm of a chocolate war.


Hiding Losses, Via the Calendar (Sep-15, 09:14 EDT )-- Using the calendar to manage earnings: A study finds the companies that change fiscal years often bury losses in "orphan months" that will not be included in many databases.


Industrial Growth Slows In August (Sep-15, 08:56 EDT )-- Industrial production rose modestly in August and the manufacturing sector grew for the 12th time in 14 months. Output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities edged up 0.2 percent last month, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. It rose 0.6...


Japan Acts to Weaken Yen (Sep-15, 08:51 EDT )-- Japan moved to weaken the yen to aid its economy, its first intervention in the currency markets since 2004.


Equal Pay for Equal Work? Not Necessarily (Sep-15, 08:41 EDT )-- From my perspective, the pay disparity can be traced to a single moment, the moment when I'm sitting in the job interview and I ask the applicant what kind of money he or she is looking for.


Previewing the Income Report (Sep-15, 07:46 EDT )-- It is likely to show another drop in median household income, aggravating an unimpressive, decade-long trend.


F.D.A. Approves New Drug for Gout (Sep-15, 07:21 EDT )-- The drug, called Krystexxa, is expected to be available later this year, according to its developer, Savient Pharmaceuticals.


Deutsche Telekom Is Focus of Corruption Investigation (Sep-15, 06:40 EDT )-- Authorities on both sides of the Atlantic are examining whether Deutsche Telekom pressured government officials in Macedonia to keep competitors out of the market.


Europe Proposes Rules to Help Steady Markets (Sep-15, 06:00 EDT )-- The European Commission proposed clamping down on certain kinds of trading that governments have blamed for destabilizing the economy and endangering the euro.


Census Effect Contradicts Keynesians (Sep-15, 05:00 EDT )-- The impact of the 2010 census on employment seems to contradict the Keynesian view that government hiring has a multiplier effect, an economist writes.


BP's Hayward To Testify To U.K. Lawmakers On Spill (Sep-15, 03:24 EDT )-- Outgoing CEO Tony Hayward will come under scrutiny Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, months after he offered few explanations for the accident at a testy hearing in Washington.


Study: Video Games Help With Decision Making (Sep-15, 03:00 EDT )-- A new study finds that playing action-packed video games help people make fast and accurate decisions. In the journal Current Biology, researchers say video games might be a good way to train people who need to make decisions quickly -- everyone from...


Women Outnumber Men Earning Doctoral Degrees (Sep-15, 03:00 EDT )-- Women already outnumber men among college undergraduates. They've been earning more masters degrees than men for more than a decade. And according to a new report, they now are earning more doctoral degrees.


2 Years Ago, Lehman Brothers Filed Bankruptcy (Sep-15, 03:00 EDT )-- For the second anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Linda Wertheimer talks to Financial Times editor Peter Chapman, author of The Last of the Imperious Rich, about what happened, what's changed and whether letting Lehman fail was the right...


Small Businesses Fuss Over Increased Paperwork (Sep-15, 03:00 EDT )-- Small business groups lost a round on Capitol Hill Tuesday. A bill to increase lending to small businesses cleared a hurdle in the Senate but an amendment small businesses had supported failed. The amendment would have killed a reporting requirement...


Lawsuit On Health Overhaul Likely To Go To Trial (Sep-15, 03:00 EDT )-- The legal fight over President Obama's health care overhaul is now before a federal judge in Florida. Twenty states have challenged the law as unconstitutional. Tuesday, the Justice Department sought to have the lawsuit thrown out. But a conservative...


Amid Blight and Scavenging, ‘Old G.M.’ Plants Linger (Sep-15, 01:40 EDT )-- The General Motors bankruptcy gave birth to two different G.M.’s, and one of them is struggling in the shadow of the other.


Global Wealth Gap Narrows (Sep-15, 01:31 EDT )-- A new report on global wealth finds that, for once, the poor are getting richer faster than the richer are getting richer.


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Japan intervenes in forex market (Reuters) (Sep-14, 21:42 EDT )-- Reuters - Japan intervened in the currency market on Wednesday for the first time in six years, selling yen to stem a rise in the currency that is threatening a fragile economic recovery.


Instant View: Japan intervenes in FX market (Reuters) (Sep-14, 21:21 EDT )-- Reuters - Japan has intervened in the currency market on Wednesday for the first time in six years, buying the dollar to stem a rise in the yen that is threatening a fragile economic recovery.


Gold fever strikes mom and pop prospectors in the West (Reuters) (Sep-14, 18:05 EDT )-- Reuters - When John Brewer's construction business soured along with the U.S. economy, he sought to replace lost income by prospecting for gold from the river valleys of central Idaho to the wilds of Alaska.


Bill to aid small business advances in Senate (Reuters) (Sep-14, 17:33 EDT )-- Reuters - Democrats in the Senate advanced a measure to help small businesses on Tuesday, less than two months before they face voters who blame them for an economy still burdened with high unemployment.


Retail sales gain eases new recession fears (Reuters) (Sep-14, 15:41 EDT )-- Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers posted their largest gain in five months in August on strong receipts at gasoline stations and clothing outlets, further assuaging fears of a double-dip recession.


Bill to aid small-business advances in Senate (Reuters) (Sep-14, 15:32 EDT )-- Reuters - Democrats in the Senate advanced a measure to help small businesses on Tuesday, less than two months before they face voters who blame them for an economy still burdened with high unemployment.


Oil ends lower, stocks swing from losses to gains (AP) (Sep-14, 15:23 EDT )-- AP - Oil settled below $77 a barrel Tuesday as the stock market swung between losses and gains on mixed economic news.


Senate clears hurdle on bill to aid small business (AFP) (Sep-14, 15:20 EDT )-- AFP - The US Senate cleared a key hurdle Tuesday toward passage of a bill endorsed by President Barack Obama to provide billions in aid and tax breaks for small businesses hurt by the struggling economy.


Buffett Doesn't Double-Dip (The Motley Fool) (Sep-14, 14:57 EDT )-- The Motley Fool - Is the notion of a "double-dip" recession purely a figment of pundits' imagination? Speaking in Montana yesterday, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A - News; NYSE: BRK-B - News) CEO Warren Buffett took it to the bears, stating:


Summary Box: Gold touches new record high (AP) (Sep-14, 14:57 EDT )-- AP - GOLD RECORD: Gold prices touched a new record high Tuesday, climbing as high as $1,276.50 an ounce after disappointing reports on Europe's economy, a weakening dollar and a seasonal rise in jewelry demand.


Gold prices touch another record high (AP) (Sep-14, 14:55 EDT )-- AP - Gold prices touched a record high Tuesday after disappointing reports on Europe's economy, a weaker dollar and a seasonal increase in demand for gold jewelry.


Obesity costs US 215 billion dollars: study (AFP) (Sep-14, 14:35 EDT )-- AFP - Obesity costs the US economy at least 215 billion dollars a year in direct and indirect impacts including medical expenses and lost productivity, a new study showed Tuesday.


Gates starts outlining cuts to save $100 billion for defense (Sep-14, 14:25 EDT )-- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Tuesday started laying out some details of his plans to save $100 billion over the next five years as he tries to run the Pentagon more efficiently. United States - Robert Gates - United States Secretary of...


Basel III worth 10 trillion euros to G20 states: Carney (AFP) (Sep-14, 14:09 EDT )-- AFP - New bank capital rules approved by central banks and financial regulators are worth at least 10 trillion euros (12.9 trillion US dollars) to G20 economies, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney estimated on Tuesday.


Lockheed Martin buyout program could cost up to $200 million (Sep-14, 14:01 EDT )-- Lockheed Martin's early-exit program for executives will cost the company $175 million to $200 million before tax, the Bethesda-based defense contractor reported in a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lockheed Martin -...


A look at economic developments around the globe (AP) (Sep-14, 12:59 EDT )-- AP - LONDON — Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that Germany investor confidence fell sharply in September and industrial production in the eurozone unexpectedly stagnated during...


U.N. sees global hunger easing in 2010 (Reuters) (Sep-14, 10:07 EDT )-- Reuters - The number of people in the world suffering chronic malnutrition fell for the first time in 15 years in 2010, but volatile food prices could hamper efforts to fight hunger, the United Nations' food agency said on Tuesday.


August retail sales up 0.4 pct., best in 5 months (AP) (Sep-14, 09:56 EDT )-- AP - Retail sales rose in August by the largest amount in five months, adding to evidence that a late spring economic swoon was temporary and not the start of another recession.


August retail sales gain eases new recession fears (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:53 EDT )-- Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers posted their largest gain in five months in August on strong receipts at gasoline stations and clothing outlets, further assuaging fears of a double-dip recession.


Business inventories post biggest gain in 2 years (AP) (Sep-14, 09:39 EDT )-- AP - Inventories held by businesses jumped in July by the largest amount in two years while sales rebounded after two months of declines.


Consumer confidence rises in September versus August: IBD (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:32 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. consumer confidence rose 3.9 percent in September from August as optimism about the state of personal finances offset continued worry about the weak labor market.


Consumer confidence rises in September versus August: IBD (Reuters) (Sep-14, 09:32 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. consumer confidence rose 3.9 percent in September from August as optimism about the state of personal finances offset continued worry about the weak labor market.


How to Invest for Tomorrow's Inflation (The Motley Fool) (Sep-14, 09:16 EDT )-- The Motley Fool - Bond investors have been walking on thin ice for quite a while. Now that bonds have fallen considerably from their recent highs, the cracks are getting louder. And what the bond market is signaling right now is the reawakening of a...


Global hunger declining in 2010: U.N. (Reuters) (Sep-14, 08:55 EDT )-- Reuters - The number of people in the world suffering chronic hunger has declined for the first time in 15 years, due to improving economic conditions and lower food prices, the United Nations' food agency said on Tuesday.


German investor confidence drops in September (AP) (Sep-14, 08:48 EDT )-- AP - German investor confidence fell sharply in September to an 18-month low as fears mounted that industrial growth and exports are slowing as the global economy loses steam, a survey showed Tuesday.


Retail sales jump the most in five months (Sep-14, 08:29 EDT )-- Retail sales in August experienced the biggest jump in five months, in an encouraging sign that the economy is slowly regaining its footing. Retail - Business - Retail Trade - Business and Economy - Employment


Warren's latest buzz: Maybe 'interim director' of consumer bureau (Sep-14, 08:25 EDT )-- Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren set the political blogosphere abuzz once again Monday, this time with speculation that the White House might appoint her as an "interim director" of the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in order to...


Eurozone economy shows signs of slowing down (AP) (Sep-14, 07:59 EDT )-- AP - Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that German investor confidence fell sharply in September and eurozone industrial production unexpectedly stagnated during July.


Oil prices come off 1-month highs (AFP) (Sep-14, 06:40 EDT )-- AFP - World oil prices fell from one-month highs on Tuesday but remained well supported thanks to recent strong Chinese data and fresh confidence in the US economy, analysts said.


Japan PM wins party vote but faces more challenges (Reuters) (Sep-14, 05:38 EDT )-- Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan will keep his job after an unexpectedly decisive victory in a ruling party leadership vote Tuesday, but must now unify his party and forge deals with the opposition in a divided parliament.


Beware starting trade war, China economist tells U.S. (Reuters) (Sep-14, 02:59 EDT )-- Reuters - The United States would be the loser if it touched off a trade war by labeling China a currency manipulator or imposed import duties to offset perceived undervaluation of the yuan, a government researcher said on Tuesday.


Instant View: Kan wins Japan ruling party leadership vote (Reuters) (Sep-14, 02:34 EDT )-- Reuters - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan defeated powerbroker Ichiro Ozawa in a party leadership vote on Tuesday, but now must try to unify the party while coping with a strong yen, weak economy, big public debt and divided parliament.


Jobless are straining Social Security's disability benefits program (Sep-14, 02:24 EDT )-- The number of former workers seeking Social Security disability benefits has spiked with the nation's economic problems, heightening concern that the jobless are expanding the program beyond its intended purpose of aiding the disabled. Social...


Haystack stops tests of Iran anti-censor software amid security concerns (Sep-13, 23:00 EDT )-- Haystack, a company that has created software designed to circumvent Iranian government censors, has stopped testing its program amid criticism of faulty security. Security - Business - Iran - Haystack - Technology


New Medicare chief speaks out on health care (Sep-13, 23:00 EDT )-- The nation's health-care system cannot be transformed by rationing medical care, Donald Berwick - President Obama's new Medicare chief - said Monday in his first major speech. United States - Donald Berwick - Medicare - Barack Obama - Politics


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Salmonella at Egg Farm Traced to 2008 (Sep-14, 21:46 EDT )-- An Iowa farm received hundreds of positive results for salmonella in the two years before its eggs sickened more than 1,500 people, investigators said.


‘Old G.M.’ Struggles With the Scraps of a Bankruptcy (Sep-14, 21:26 EDT )-- The General Motors bankruptcy gave birth to two different G.M.’s, and one of them is struggling in the shadow of the other.


Senate Small Business Bill Advances (Sep-14, 21:01 EDT )-- Support from two Republicans helped a package of tax breaks and loan aid clear a procedural vote and head for near-certain passage.


Economic Scene: For Blacks, Progress in Happiness (Sep-14, 20:50 EDT )-- Economists found even though racial gaps had grown in some areas, black Americans made strides in happiness.


Companies May Fail, but Directors Are in Demand (Sep-14, 20:39 EDT )-- Many who served on boards of companies that failed or nearly did in the financial crisis avoided blame and joined other boards.


At Twitter, a Web Site Is Revamped and Simplified (Sep-14, 20:30 EDT )-- The social media service unveiled a new Web site that it hopes will be more user friendly.


In the Form of a Study, a Salvo From the Left Questions Obama’s Trade Goals (Sep-14, 20:17 EDT )-- A group skeptical of globalization’s impact on American workers responds to arguments made in favor of more free trade.


Pentagon Changes Rules To Cut Cost of Weapons (Sep-14, 20:16 EDT )-- The changes are intended to rein in the ballooning cost of weapon systems and make military ships and planes more affordable.


Advertising: Newspaper Group Offers a Guarantee to Marketers (Sep-14, 20:05 EDT )-- If a series of advertisements does not result in at least a 10 percent increase in sales volume, the last ad in the series is free.


Square Feet: Single-Industry Buildings Withstand Tough Market (Sep-14, 19:44 EDT )-- In New York, specialty buildings are occupied by one industry alone and may insulate landlords and tenants from a volatile economy.


Credit Suisse to Take Stake in York Capital (Sep-14, 19:38 EDT )-- Credit Suisse said on Tuesday that it will buy a minority stake in York Capital Management, a hedge fund, for $425 million.


U.S. Eyes $60 Billion In Defense Sales To Saudis (Sep-14, 16:00 EDT )-- The Obama administration is finalizing plans to sell $60 billion in fighter jets and helicopters to the Saudis over the next several years. The deal could change the military balance in the Middle East, and it also will help some balance sheets in the...


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Strong Yen Fuels Rise in Japanese Takeovers (Sep-14, 15:30 EDT )-- The purchasing power of the yen has prompted some Japanese companies to go on global shopping sprees.


Only the Nasdaq Ends Higher, and Not by Much (Sep-14, 15:20 EDT )-- The gains on retail sales and business inventories were kept in check by new worries about the European economy.


As Greece Stagnates, Signs of Emigration Emerge (Sep-14, 15:16 EDT )-- A growing number of young college graduates are leaving Greece as the recession strangles a job market already crippled by a culture of cronyism.


Square Feet: The Auto Show Along 11th Avenue Is Expanding (Sep-14, 15:09 EDT )-- The stretch of dealerships on Manhattan’s far West Side is undergoing the biggest burst of activity in more than a decade.


Pentagon Outlines Ways to Try and Control Costs (Sep-14, 15:09 EDT )-- The changes are intended to rein in the ballooning cost of weapon systems and make military ships and planes more affordable.


Square Feet: Buildings Devoted to One Industry Fare Better in Tough Market (Sep-14, 15:09 EDT )-- In New York, specialty buildings are occupied by one industry alone and may insulate landlords and tenants from a volatile economy.


So You Want to Start a Business? (Sep-14, 14:51 EDT )-- Do the math first. And make sure you don’t trip over the hurdles of ignorance.


High-Fructose Corn Syrup’s New Name (Sep-14, 14:45 EDT )-- Corn refiners are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the name of high-fructose corn syrup, using the term “corn sugar” instead.


How Do People Use Their Smartphones? (Sep-14, 14:21 EDT )-- A new report released by the Nielsen Company discussed new trends in advertising and downloads on smartphones.


Bill to Aid Small Businesses Advances in Senate (Sep-14, 14:13 EDT )-- Support from two Republicans helped a package of tax breaks and loan aid clear a procedural vote and head for near-certain passage.


U.S. Eyes $60B Defense Sales To Saudis (Sep-14, 14:00 EDT )-- The Obama Administration plans to sell at least $60 billion in fighter jets and helicopters to Saudi Arabia in the coming years. It's the biggest such sale in history, says a Pentagon official, and is meant to deter Iran. The deal will also will shore...


After Craigslist Exit, Sex Services Find New Homes (Sep-14, 14:00 EDT )-- Craigslist recently shut down the adult-services section of its website after repeated threats from state law enforcement officials. But Craigslist is only one of many legitimate online sites that offer ads for sex.


The Clean Air Act Turns 40 (Sep-14, 13:47 EDT )-- As the Clean Air Act turns 40, the law, which has been attacked by business interests since its birth as overly costly and prescriptive, is under siege again.


A New Mortgage Refinancing Tool (Sep-14, 13:40 EDT )-- A new Bills.com tool helps consumers figure out whether they should refinance or not.


Small-Business Credit Bill Clears Senate Hurdle (Sep-14, 12:01 EDT )-- The 61-37 vote clears the way for legislation to create a $30 billion government fund to help open up lending for credit-starved small businesses. Democrats cracked a GOP filibuster with the help of two Republicans.


Sometimes, Child Labor Falls Into Gray Areas (Sep-14, 12:00 EDT )-- There is a continuum of working children. On one end, there are child soldiers, factory and sex slaves, kids who are clearly being exploited and harmed. But on the other end, there are children who work on the family farm or at the family restaurant,...


How The Boss Deals With Health Law Could Affect Your Paycheck (Sep-14, 10:57 EDT )-- More employers than expected are looking to add some benefits to health plans. By doing so they'll also be freer to raise copayments and deductibles under the new health law.


Court Sale Collapses For Philadelphia Newspapers (Sep-14, 10:56 EDT )-- Creditors won't close as scheduled on the $139 million bankruptcy sale of the Inquirer and Daily News. The two papers have enough money to keep publishing while another deal is pursued.


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The Stress of Closing a Deal (Sep-14, 09:36 EDT )-- Even the best case -- you've built a fabulous business over the years, and now it's time to cash in -- can bring a deep sense of loss.


Wall Street Indexes Open Lower (Sep-14, 09:30 EDT )-- The decline came after a report on retail sales in August signaled modest economic growth.


U.S. Retail Sales and Business Inventories Top Forecasts (Sep-14, 09:20 EDT )-- Retail sales rose 0.4 percent in August, their largest gain in five months, and business inventories rose 1 percent in July to their highest level since May 2009.


Bing Overtakes Yahoo in Search (Sep-14, 09:00 EDT )-- According to a Nielsen Company report, Microsoft's search services trailed only Google in August in the United States.


The World Bank’s Clean Energy Czar (Sep-14, 08:38 EDT )-- The World Bank's point man on renewables and energy efficiency vows to embrace the full spectrum, from rural cookstoves in East Africa to smart-grid technologies.


August Retail Sales Up More Than Expected (Sep-14, 07:38 EDT )-- Retail sales rose by 0.4 percent, the largest amount in five months, suggesting a late spring economic swoon was temporary and not the start of another recession. The strength came in a number of areas from department stores to clothing stores and...


The Chief Economist Nominee (Sep-14, 05:00 EDT )-- President Obama's nominee as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers combines sophisticated economics research with a keen appreciation of public policy, an economist writes.


Web Site Helps Match Old Skills With New Job (Sep-14, 03:00 EDT )-- The Labor Department has a new website called My Skills, My Future. Type in your past jobs, and get related jobs that use the same skills. Gossip blog Gawker points out that the website is a bit picky. If you type in rodeo clown as a past job, an error...


Insurance Companies To Remove Benefit Caps (Sep-14, 03:00 EDT )-- On Sept. 23, insurance companies will no longer be allowed to place a lifetime limit on the benefits they pay out. For the vast majority of people with health insurance, the caps have been nothing to worry about. But lifting the limits is one of...


Cuba To Cut Hundreds Of Government Workers (Sep-14, 03:00 EDT )-- In an effort to pare state payrolls, Cuba has announced it will layoff 500,000 workers over the next year. Cuban leader Raul Castro last month warned layoffs would be coming and said Cuba would expand private enterprise.


Wal-Mart Introduces Family Wireless Plan (Sep-14, 03:00 EDT )-- Wal-Mart is hoping to undercut some of the big cell phone operators with a cell phone plan of its own. The service, called Family Mobile, targets families who need multiple phones but don't want a full wireless contract. For $45, customers will get...


GOP Insists It Won't Give In On Tax Cuts (Sep-14, 02:46 EDT )-- Before adjourning for midterm elections, Congress may decide how many Bush-era tax cuts get extended. House Minority Leader Boehner told CBS on Sunday he could see voting for what most Democrats want -- extending the cuts only for those with household...


Advertising: For Female-Aphrodisiac Makers, Effort at Parity (Sep-14, 00:40 EDT )-- The makers of the product intended to arouse women sexually say they’ve had a difficult time getting their ads displayed, though ads for impotence drugs for men are commonplace.


Nokia Executive to Leave; Hints of Chairman’s Exit (Sep-14, 00:40 EDT )-- The head of the company’s smartphone business will be leaving, and the world’s largest maker of mobile phones confirmed that its chairman might step down in 2012.


On the Road: The Silver Lining in Those Ash Clouds (Sep-14, 00:30 EDT )-- Travel managers, caught off guard by the delays caused by volcanic ash in the spring, are expanding their crisis procedures for employees.


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San Francisco picked for Asia-Pacific negotiations (AP) (Sep-13, 22:04 EDT )-- AP - The State Department has selected San Francisco to host two weeks of meetings between ambassadors from 21 nations as a prelude to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum President Obama is hosting in Hawaii next year.


China to get tough on pollution, buy more from U.S. (Reuters) (Sep-13, 22:00 EDT )-- Reuters - China will introduce stricter rules to reduce industrial pollution, a senior economic planning official said on Tuesday.


Dollar Thrifty deal could boost rental car prices (AP) (Sep-13, 19:46 EDT )-- AP - While corporate travelers have been grounded by the slow economy, a lot of vacationers have still been renting cars. That says a lot about why Hertz and Avis are fighting over Dollar Thrifty, a chain known for lower rates that appeal to leisure...


Citi defends $75M mortgage disclosure settlement (AP) (Sep-13, 19:21 EDT )-- AP - Citigroup Inc. on Monday defended as fair and in the public interest its $75 million civil settlement with the government over charges it misled investors about billions in potential losses from subprime mortgages.


Obama renominates Diamond to Fed board: White House (Reuters) (Sep-13, 18:34 EDT )-- Reuters - President Barack Obama renominated Peter Diamond to become a member of the Federal Reserve Board, the White House said in a statement on Monday.


Journalist says Castro quote not misinterpreted (Reuters) (Sep-13, 18:22 EDT )-- Reuters - A U.S. journalist who reported that Fidel Castro told him the Cuban economic model no longer works expressed surprise on Monday that the former Cuban leader is now saying his words were misinterpreted.


Bush tax cuts get all the attention as US lawmakers reconvene (The Christian Science Monitor) (Sep-13, 17:30 EDT )-- The Christian Science Monitor - With just 50 days left before midterm elections, Congress returns to an agenda targeting the No. 1 issue for voters: jobs and the economy. For both parties, it’s also a chance to engage the party base and firm up...


Petraeus urges better use of Afghanistan contracting (Reuters) (Sep-13, 17:06 EDT )-- Reuters - The head of NATO forces in Afghanistan urged commanders on Monday to hire more Afghans and steer contracts to local businesses in a move aimed at boosting Afghanistan's economy, a key counterinsurgency goal.


Backyard politics as Obama talks economy (AFP) (Sep-13, 16:01 EDT )-- AFP - US President Barack Obama on Monday ditched the grandeur of the White House for a small backyard in the suburbs, in a show of empathy to the economically "whiplashed" middle class.


Economy 101: Who benefits from new banking rules? (AP) (Sep-13, 15:35 EDT )-- AP - At the core of an international agreement to head off future financial meltdowns is a requirement that banks keep more money on hand in case of trouble.


Obama sees areas for compromise with GOP (AP) (Sep-13, 15:31 EDT )-- AP - Ahead of midterm elections likely to produce big Republican gains, President Barack Obama said Monday that conservative activists are right to be worried about the deficit and he foresees compromising with the GOP on that issue and others.


Rates on 3-month and 6-month Treasury bills rise (AP) (Sep-13, 14:38 EDT )-- AP - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction with six- month bills climbing to the highest level since early August.


Buffett, Ballmer predict bright economic future (AP) (Sep-13, 14:32 EDT )-- AP - Some of the biggest names in business said Monday that they see a bright future for the economy, with famed investor Warren Buffett declaring the country and world will not fall back into the grips of the recession.


Metals rise on bank agreement, Chinese growth (AP) (Sep-13, 14:29 EDT )-- AP - Metals rose Monday after regulators agreed on new reserve requirements for banks and China's economy continued its rapid growth.


Geithner says China has done "very little" on yuan: report (Reuters) (Sep-13, 14:27 EDT )-- Reuters - China has made "very, very little" progress on letting the exchange rate of the yuan reflect market forces, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in remarks published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday.


College loan default rates rise, report says (AP) (Sep-13, 14:23 EDT )-- AP - The number of college students who defaulted on their federal student loans climbed in the fiscal year that ended in September 2008, according to new government data released Monday.


Summary Box: China's Wen addresses trade surplus (AP) (Sep-13, 14:17 EDT )-- AP - WHAT WAS SAID: China's premier, Wen Jiabao, said the nation's huge trade surplus is not intentional, but he offered no measures to defuse U.S. pressure over currency controls.


(AP) (Sep-13, 13:47 EDT )-- AP - Obama says he's in 'wrestling match' with GOP over tax cuts for rich that US can't afford.


Will Anyone Buy Electric Cars? (The Motley Fool) (Sep-13, 12:58 EDT )-- The Motley Fool - If you looked solely at the efforts being made to produce them, you'd swear that electric vehicles (EVs) are a sure bet to be the Next Big Thing.


Work force re-entrants key to jobless rate: San Francisco Fed (Reuters) (Sep-13, 12:08 EDT )-- Reuters - The pace at which teenagers, men in their prime and older workers re-enter the U.S. work force as the economy recovers will shape how quickly the unemployment rate falls, researchers at the San Francisco Federal Reserve said on Monday.


A look at economic developments around the globe (AP) (Sep-13, 11:59 EDT )-- AP - TIANJIN, China — China's premier said the nation's huge trade surplus is not intentional but offered no measures to defuse rising U.S. pressure over currency controls.


Obama hails production of stimulus-aided batteries (AP) (Sep-13, 10:45 EDT )-- AP - President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of an advanced battery plant in Michigan on Monday as a critical boost for hybrid and electric cars — and a success for his administration's economic stimulus program.


Political Economy: Geithner pushes Obama's economic agenda (Sep-13, 10:18 EDT )-- Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner Monday continued the Obama administration's push for more measures aimed at stimulating the economy, even as he defended the policies that President Obama has pursued since taking office. Barack Obama -...


Small-business bill could be Democrats' last hope on jobs (Reuters) (Sep-13, 08:31 EDT )-- Reuters - Democrats in the U.S. Congress have a late chance to show frustrated voters they are trying to boost the sluggish economy with a plan to extend help to small businesses before the November midterm elections.


China's Wen says trade surplus not intentional (AP) (Sep-13, 06:12 EDT )-- AP - China's premier said the nation's huge trade surplus is not intentional but offered no measures Monday to defuse rising U.S. pressure over currency controls.


Wars, economy top president's Monday agenda (AP) (Sep-13, 04:06 EDT )-- AP - President Barack Obama starts his week meeting with advisers on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.


Production of stimulus-aided car batteries revs up (AP) (Sep-13, 02:22 EDT )-- AP - The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program is starting to roll off assembly lines, setting the stage for new hybrid and electric vehicles.


Michigan child-care workers suing to break free of UAW union (Sep-12, 23:39 EDT )-- Child-care workers in Michigan are suing in federal court to break free of the United Auto Workers union, which they say they did not want to join. United Auto Workers - United States - Labor - Michigan - United Auto Workers - UAW


Geithner not satisfied with China progress on yuan (AFP) (Sep-12, 23:32 EDT )-- AFP - US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said he is not satisfied with China's moves to loosen its grip on the yuan, ahead of an appearance before US lawmakers on ways to pressure Beijing.


China to ease restrictions on foreign investment (Reuters) (Sep-12, 22:37 EDT )-- Reuters - China is currently in the process of revising its foreign investment catalog to expand the number of sectors for which foreign investment is encouraged or permitted, a senior official said on Monday.


Global economy gradually recovering: China's Li (Reuters) (Sep-12, 22:25 EDT )-- Reuters - The global economy is gradually emerging from crisis but needs more-open markets and less trade friction, Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.


Officials agree on global measures to safeguard banks (Sep-12, 22:07 EDT )-- Regulators meeting in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday agreed to take new steps to immunize the financial system from the sort of crisis that pushed the world into recession two years ago. The new rules would make banks roughly double the amount of...


Career designed around family traditions (Sep-12, 21:44 EDT )-- Position: Principal and sector leader for the corporate, commercial and civic practice of Perkins+Will, a design firm in the District. Business - Career - Employment - Changing Careers - Counseling and Management


Economic events for the week of Sept. 13, 2010 (Sep-12, 21:42 EDT )-- Economic data have been a little better over the past couple of weeks, reducing fears of a dip back into recession. This week's numbers could offer crucial evidence of whether the trend extends to the retail industry, industrial sector, and inflation. ...


Value Added: Serial entrepreneur hopes third time is the charm (Sep-12, 21:26 EDT )-- I read recently where someone said you have win once in life to be successful. Entrepreneur - Business - Serial - Programming - Component Frameworks


State aid advance helps Pennsylvania city avoid debt default (Sep-12, 21:21 EDT )-- Harrisburg, Pa., will receive an advance on state aid to cover $3.3 million in bond payments due Sept. 15, averting what would have been the second-largest general-obligation debt default in the United States this year. Pennsylvania - United...


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Consumer Candidate May Avoid a Vote (Sep-13, 21:30 EDT )-- The administration is reportedly considering appointing the legal scholar Elizabeth Warren to run a new consumer bureau on a temporary basis to avoid a confirmation battle.


3-D Printing Spurs a Manufacturing Revolution (Sep-13, 21:30 EDT )-- New technology is giving rise to never-before-possible businesses that are selling products like iPhone cases, doorknobs, perfume bottles and architectural models.


The Silver Lining in Those Ash Clouds (Sep-13, 21:24 EDT )-- Travel managers, caught off guard by the delays caused by volcanic ash in the spring, are expanding their crisis procedures for employees.


Former Moody’s Executive Files Suit (Sep-13, 21:20 EDT )-- Ilya Eric Kolchinsky claims that Moody’s has tried to damage his reputation, an accusation that the company says is without merit.


Dealbook Column: A Walk Along Stone’s Wall Street (Sep-13, 21:20 EDT )-- Oliver Stone’s sequel to “Wall Street” is not likely to be embraced by the finance industry, as the original was.


Lionsgate and Televisa Unite on Films (Sep-13, 21:18 EDT )-- Pantelion Films will focus on Hispanic American viewers by releasing eight to 10 movies annually over five years.


Crucial Work Remains in Rewriting Bank Regulations, Officials Say (Sep-13, 21:16 EDT )-- Markets applauded new regulations, but central bankers said agreements were needed to limit short-term risk and deal with banks considered too big too fail


European Commission Raises Growth Forecast (Sep-13, 21:15 EDT )-- The European Commission said that the recovery was starting to broaden and gave more positive assessments some for European countries.


Union Battle in California Threatens S.E.I.U. (Sep-13, 21:13 EDT )-- Workers at 331 Kaiser Permanente facilities began choosing today whether to bolt the S.E.I.U. to join a breakaway union.


Biotech Company to Patent Fuel-Secreting Bacterium (Sep-13, 21:12 EDT )-- The organism can grow in bodies of water unfit for drinking on land that is useless for farming, the company says.


Medical Industry Ties Often Undisclosed in Journals (Sep-13, 21:12 EDT )-- Researchers found that consultants to orthopedic device companies often failed to divulge the payments in articles.


Executive Is Sentenced in Galleon Case (Sep-13, 20:50 EDT )-- Robert W. Moffat Jr. had pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud earlier this year.


For the Bad News Bulls, Adversity Is Opportunity (Sep-13, 20:50 EDT )-- At a time when hedge funds seem gripped by fear, a few big-name investors are betting on large companies that are increasing their sales in China, Brazil and India.


Taxing The Wealthy: A Historian's Perspective (Sep-13, 14:00 EDT )-- If the tax cut for wealthiest Americans is allowed to expire, those households making over $250,000 would see their income tax rate rise from 33 percent to 36 percent and those making upwards of $375,000 would go from a 35 percent rate to 39.6 percent....


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Executive Who Questioned Moody’s Ratings Files Suit (Sep-13, 15:30 EDT )-- Ilya Eric Kolchinsky claims that Moody’s has tried to damage his reputation, an accusation that the company says is without merit.


Wall Street Extends September Rally (Sep-13, 15:28 EDT )-- Investors sent bank stocks higher following new global regulatory requirements and China’s economy continued its robust growth.


Itineraries: Travelers Turn to Expatriates and Alumni for Local Advice (Sep-13, 15:28 EDT )-- Rather than relying on travel Web sites, business travelers are making personal connections based on shared language, culture and experiences.


Union vs. Union in a Battle in California (Sep-13, 15:27 EDT )-- Workers at 331 Kaiser Permanente facilities began choosing today whether to bolt the S.E.I.U. or join a breakaway union.


Frequent Flier: Jittery News Anchors Aloft Smell News (Sep-13, 15:22 EDT )-- Michael Clemente is senior vice president for news at Fox News. Previously he spent nearly three decades at ABC News.


Microsoft Changes Policy Over Russian Crackdown (Sep-13, 15:19 EDT )-- Microsoft said it was barring its Russian division from taking part in piracy cases against opposition groups.


Pentagon Eyes $60B Sale Of Warplanes To Saudis (Sep-13, 15:11 EDT )-- The Obama administration is seeking a go-ahead from Congress to sell up to $60 billion worth of sophisticated warplanes to Saudi Arabia and could add another $30 billion worth of naval arms in a deal designed to counter the rise of Iran as a regional...


I.M.F. Calls for Countries to Focus on Creating Jobs (Sep-13, 15:10 EDT )-- Governments need to extend initiatives to increase spending and support employment to fix a dire labor market, the International Monetary Fund said.


Consultant Fees Go Undisclosed in Medical Journals, Study Finds (Sep-13, 15:04 EDT )-- Researchers at Columbia University found that paid consultants to orthopedic device companies often failed to divulge those payments in subsequent journal articles.


Gene Case, Who Marketed After-Shave and Politicians, Dies at 72 (Sep-13, 14:48 EDT )-- Mr. Case, who marketed Lyndon B. Johnson and Tums, worked in advertising from the age of “Mad Men” to the age of Obama.


H.P.’s Foreign Entanglement (Sep-13, 14:39 EDT )-- A Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation may end up costing the company millions in legal fees as it deals with demands for documents while conducting its own inquiry.


Forget About Cars. Oprah's Audience Wins Big. (Sep-13, 14:27 EDT )-- Oprah Winfrey offered her studio audience an eight-day trip to Sydney.


What's Next for eBay, Craigslist and Poison Pills (Sep-13, 14:24 EDT )-- The Deal Professor examines a Delaware decision on eBay’s stake in Craigslist and notes that the ruling is largely a win for Craigslist and its future.


Contrarians Find Betting on Recovery a Lonely Job (Sep-13, 14:17 EDT )-- A small band of investors and economists has been arguing that the grim news on the U.S. economy is shrouding the fact that the recovery is at hand.


The Folly of Tracking Investor Sentiment (Sep-13, 13:45 EDT )-- Tracking how other investors feel about the stock markets may lead you to make foolish investing decisions.


Three New Tricks for Gmail's Priority Inbox (Sep-13, 13:37 EDT )-- Even you can learn to trust, Google has more tips on getting more out of Gmail's Priority Inbox.


Ex-IBM Executive Sentenced To 6 Months In Prison (Sep-13, 10:56 EDT )-- Robert Moffat pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud earlier this year in what prosecutors call the biggest hedge fund insider trading case in history.


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Leukemia Drug Trial Fails (Sep-13, 09:17 EDT )-- Seattle Genetics discontinued development of the lintuzumab, saying it had not significantly improved survival for adults with acute myeloid leukemia.


E.U. Raises Growth Forecast for 2010 (Sep-13, 09:01 EDT )-- The commission predicted a growth rate for 2010 of 1.7 percent in the 16-nation euro area and said that the recovery was starting to broaden across sectors.


Wall Street Gains Confidence and Share Rise (Sep-13, 08:53 EDT )-- Traders seemed relieved that proposals for new bank rules appear to be less onerous than many had predicted. A new round of dealmaking also gave the markets a lift.


H.P. Buys Security Software Provider for $1.5 Billion (Sep-13, 08:30 EDT )-- The deal is the latest acquisition that has taken Hewlett-Packard beyond the personal computer market as it looks to diversify its business and increase revenue.


Chinese Leader Says Country Needs to Stabilize Home Prices (Sep-13, 07:59 EDT )-- China has been trying to tamp down property prices, which threaten to swell into a bubble that analysts warn could imperil the country’s economy.


2010, a Year of No Inflation (Sep-13, 07:45 EDT )-- Inflation has been negative. Fifteen million people are unemployed. The Federal Reserve still isn't taking aggressive action.


Retiring Later Is Hard Road for Laborers (Sep-13, 07:37 EDT )-- A report found one in three older workers has a physically demanding job, complicating a Social Security overhaul.


Jockeying Delays Spill Research Money (Sep-13, 07:17 EDT )-- Gulf state governors seek a voice in how research money is allocated.


Should I Fire a Recent Hire if I Find Someone Better? (Sep-13, 06:54 EDT )-- I have to make a decision based on the long-term prospects for success and profit.


How Many Jobs Do We Need? (Sep-13, 06:36 EDT )-- Economic upturn is no way to describe the current state of affairs, an economist writes, because unemployment remains so high.


Search Takes a Social Turn (Sep-13, 06:33 EDT )-- Sites are trying to make search more helpful by showing what your friends â€" or other people like you â€" like.


More High-Level Changes in the Works at Nokia (Sep-13, 06:24 EDT )-- The shake-up at the top of Nokia widened Monday when the company said the head of its smartphone business would be following the chief executive out the door.


Fastest Net Service in U.S. Coming to Chattanooga (Sep-13, 05:50 EDT )-- The service will put a midsize Southern city among the world leaders in digital technology, but the speed will be expensive.


Montblanc Celebrates John Lennon With A Pen (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- This year marks the 70th anniversary of John Lennon's birth. And for the occasion, penmaker Montblanc has come out with a special pen. The John Lennon model goes for $27,000. It has diamonds and sapphires and on its side, the word "imagine" is written...


New Rules Would Have Banks Set Aside More Capital (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- The world's largest banks have agreed to overhaul the way they do business. The new rules would require banks to bolster assets against debt and other investments, something that may cut into profits. Financial leaders reached the agreement at a...


Global Regulators Endorse New Bank Rules (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- In Switzerland, financial regulators from 27 countries agreed Sunday that banks must substantially increase the amount of capital they hold in reserve. Critics say the rules could hurt the economy by reducing the amount of money banks can loan. But...


Harley Unions To Vote On Wisconsin Labor Contract (Sep-13, 03:00 EDT )-- Harley-Davidson workers in Wisconsin vote Monday on a proposed contract, and the results could affect whether the company's motorcycles, known as Milwaukee Iron, are still made in Milwaukee. Harley says it has to cut labor costs, and needs to make...


Much To Do, Congress Faces Nov. Elections Deadline (Sep-13, 02:31 EDT )-- Congress is back at work this week after a five-week recess. Reams of bills wait for attention -- including more than 300 the House has sent the Senate. Add to that, President Obama's calls for billions of dollars for small business tax breaks. But...


Low In Supply, Used Cars Costing Drivers More (Sep-12, 23:00 EDT )-- People have been buying and leasing fewer new cars during the recession, reducing the number of trade-ins, dealers say. And the "Cash for Clunkers" program destroyed thousands of older cars. So, higher "used" prices make new models with incentives more...


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Geithner not satisfied with China progress on yuan (AFP) (Sep-12, 21:18 EDT )-- AFP - US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said he is not satisfied with China's moves to loosen its grip on the yuan, ahead of an appearance before US lawmakers on ways to pressure Beijing.


Geithner says China has done "very little" on yuan: report (Reuters) (Sep-12, 19:03 EDT )-- Reuters - China has made "very, very little" progress on letting the exchange rate of the yuan reflect market forces, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in remarks published in the Wall Street Journal on Monday.


Treasury's Krueger hopeful for jobs: report (Reuters) (Sep-12, 18:55 EDT )-- Reuters - The United States' job market is recovering at a better rate than it did after its past two recessions despite high unemployment, a senior Treasury Department official was quoted as saying on Monday.


Obama adviser sees high jobless rate continuing (AFP) (Sep-12, 17:42 EDT )-- AFP - President Barack Obama's new top economist said Sunday he expects the US unemployment rate, which has edged up to 9.6 percent, to remain high for some time.


Boehner says he'd support a middle-class tax cut (AP) (Sep-12, 15:16 EDT )-- AP - House Minority Leader John Boehner says he would vote for President Obama's plan to extend tax cuts only for middle-class earners, not the wealthy, if that were the only option available to House Republicans.


Regulators meeting in Switzerland agree on new global rules to strengthen banks (Sep-12, 15:14 EDT )-- Regulators meeting in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday agreed to take new steps to immunize the financial system from the sort of crisis that pushed the world into recession two years ago. Switzerland - Business - Financial Services - Banking...


US regulators endorse new bank capital standards (AP) (Sep-12, 14:48 EDT )-- AP - The Federal Reserve and other major U.S. banking regulators are calling new global bank capital standards a "significant step forward in reducing the incidence and severity of future financial crises."


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New global rules aim to strengthen banks (Sep-12, 14:03 EDT )-- BASEL, Switzerland -- Global financial regulators on Sunday agreed on new banking rules designed to strengthen bank finances and rein in excessive risk-taking to help prevent another crisis. Business - Central bank - United States - Financial...


Production of stimulus-aided car batteries revs up (AP) (Sep-12, 08:34 EDT )-- AP - The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration's economic recovery program are starting to roll off assembly lines, setting the stage for new hybrid and electric vehicles.


Congress to tread carefully in run-up to election (AP) (Sep-12, 08:29 EDT )-- AP - Congress returns this week with embattled Democrats torn between trying to show they have the economic answers and fearing the further wrath of voters over new government programs.


Obama adviser: Jobless rate likely to remain high (AP) (Sep-12, 07:46 EDT )-- AP - The new chairman of President Barack Obama's Council of Economic Advisers says Americans can expect to see the high unemployment rate continue for some time.


Doomsday warnings of US apocalypse gain ground (AFP) (Sep-11, 22:20 EDT )-- AFP - Economists peddling dire warnings that the world's number one economy is on the brink of collapse, amid high rates of unemployment and a spiraling public deficit, are flourishing here.


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Media Cache: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks (Sep-12, 21:26 EDT )-- Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver who took a turn as a writer.


At Goldman, Partners Are Made, and Unmade (Sep-12, 21:19 EDT )-- Becoming a partner at Goldman Sachs is thought of as equivalent to winning the lottery, but it is a ticket that can be taken away.


F.C.C. Likely to Open Airwaves to Wireless (Sep-12, 21:19 EDT )-- Allowing anyone to use “white spaces” in the spectrum would open the door to supercharged Wi-Fi networks.


The Media Equation: Atlantic Media Retools in Response to Politico (Sep-12, 21:15 EDT )-- In October, Nationaljournal.com will begin offering content from The National Journal, Congress Daily and Hotline on a free site in a bid to fend off online competitors.


After Adverse Effects, Roche Ends Trials of Diabetes Drug (Sep-12, 21:10 EDT )-- Patients reported a high rate of adverse reactions in trials for the experimental drug, which the company had hoped would bring in $2 billion a year.


Dollar Thrifty Accepts Sweetened Bid From Hertz (Sep-12, 21:10 EDT )-- Hertz Global Holdings agreed to raise its takeover offer for the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, which accepted the bid, to about $1.43 billion.


Mapping Traffic’s Toll on Wildlife (Sep-12, 20:40 EDT )-- Projects in California and Maine ask people to photograph and locate dead animals to understand the impact of roads on the environment.


E.U. to Back Plan for Pan-European Mobile Market (Sep-12, 19:31 EDT )-- The European Commission is poised to back a plan that would divert a portion of the valuable broadcast spectrum used for television to mobile operators.


Leader Tries to Rally Greece for ‘Grueling’ Economic Battle (Sep-12, 16:36 EDT )-- Prime Minister George Papandreou said over the weekend that Greece had won a “relentless and grueling” battle to avoid bankruptcy but more reforms must take place.


Deutsche Bank to Take Control of Postbank (Sep-12, 15:20 EDT )-- Deutsche Bank said that it planned to raise at least €9.8 billion to buy the rest of Deutsche Postbank, reducing its reliance on investment banking as tough new bank capital rules loomed.


New Rules Aim To Head Off Financial Meltdowns (Sep-12, 14:00 EDT )-- The global banking industry is proposing sweeping new rules to prevent future financial disasters like the one that nearly sent the world into a depression. Among them: requiring banks to beef up their capital cushions. The proposals still need to be...


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World Panel Backs Rules to Avert Banking Crises (Sep-12, 15:30 EDT )-- Top central bankers and regulators agreed on new rules for the global banking industry that are designed to avert future financial disasters, but could also dampen bank profits.


Harrisburg to Get State Help on Debt (Sep-12, 14:30 EDT )-- Gov. Ed Rendell said that Pennsylvania would speed $4.5 million to help the city avoid a default on a general obligation bond and help it right its troubled finances.


Global Regulators Agree On New Bank Capital Rules (Sep-12, 14:00 EDT )-- Global financial regulators agreed on new banking rules designed to strengthen bank finances and rein in excessive risk-taking to help prevent another crisis.  Banks will be forced to hold more and safer kinds of capital to offset the risks they take...


Boehner Backs Tax Cuts Limited To Middle Class (Sep-12, 13:47 EDT )-- House Republican leader John Boehner says he would support extending tax cuts only for middle-class earners even though he considers it "bad policy" to exclude the highest-earning Americans from tax relief during a recession.


University Declares A Week Without Social Media (Sep-12, 12:45 EDT )-- What if one day Facebook, Twitter and Instant Messenger just weren't there? Harrisburg University will face just such a reality this week when it enforces a campus-wide social media blackout.


Disabled Vets Create Jobs At Business Boot Camp (Sep-12, 07:00 EDT )-- As the U.S. unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent, many recent veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are finding it increasingly difficult to compete for jobs in the civilian work force. If they're disabled, the task is all uphill, so some...


Obama Plans As Midterms Put Economy To A Vote (Sep-12, 07:00 EDT )-- The Obama White House has rolled out a new plan it says will help create jobs and dig out of the recession. The jobs push comes late in a crucial election year; November's midterm elections are less than two months away. Host Liane Hansen talks with...


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Small-business loan program stalls (Sep-11, 22:12 EDT )-- An initiative of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to expand small-business loans across the city hasn't yet gained traction: The city and its partner banks haven't made any loans since the program was approved in March.


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Green Column: Texas Clean Energy Hampered by Location (Sep-12, 08:29 EDT )-- Texas is by far the biggest producer of wind energy in the United States, but the industry is running into a significant constraint: There are too few transmission lines to carry the power.


Above the Law: Russia Uses Microsoft to Suppress Dissent (Sep-12, 08:27 EDT )-- One of the authorities’ new tactics for quelling dissent in Russia is confiscating computers under the pretext of searching for pirated Microsoft software.


Media Cache: BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks in Top Gear Scuffle (Sep-12, 08:25 EDT )-- Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver, one who recently decided to take a turn as a writer.


Resale Fees That Only Developers Could Love (Sep-12, 05:30 EDT )-- An increasingly common fee allows developers to collect 1 percent of the sales price from the seller every time the property changes hands for the next 99 years.


Football’s Media Scrimmage (Sep-12, 00:20 EDT )-- The N.F.L. is testing new technologies that could change the way we watch sports and entertainment.


Iceland Considers Charges in Nation’s Banking Collapse (Sep-12, 00:14 EDT )-- A special committee has recommended that top leaders during the 2008 crisis be indicted on negligence charges.


Broadway Season Bets On Big Stars, Short Scripts (Sep-11, 23:01 EDT )-- Famous names and compact stories add up to at least two must-see plays this fall: In A Life in the Theatre, Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight explore the relationship between an old actor and a promising newcomer. And come October, Vanessa Redgrave and...


Fair Game: Housing Doesn’t Need a Crash. It Needs Bold Ideas. (Sep-11, 22:10 EDT )-- Unfortunately, it has taken the ugly specter of a free fall or deep freeze in many real estate markets to get people talking about bolder alternatives.


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Don't let a hot asset tempt you away from your investing strategy and into a bubble bath. (Sep-11, 23:00 EDT )-- If there was one sure way for investors to lose a lot of money in the markets over the past 10 years, it was this: Belatedly follow a herd that has poured money into the latest hot asset. Bath - Somerset - England - Arts and Entertainment -...


A 'Roth mulligan' just might be worth a shot (Sep-11, 23:00 EDT )-- If you have a high income, you've probably been particularly frustrated that your earnings level meant you couldn't put money in a Roth IRA, which has some fabulous perks. Retirement - Individual Retirement Account - Carey Mulligan - Home -...


A Republican stimulus that just might work (Sep-11, 23:00 EDT )-- It's been a long week of stimulus proposals here in Washington. Our anti-business White House proposed hundreds of billions in tax cuts for businesses, reiterated its support for $30 billion to support lending to small businesses, and proposed $50...


Hiring and raises are starting to perk up but only modestly (Sep-11, 23:00 EDT )-- In a welcome change for recession-weary workers, employers are hiring again. What's more, instead of the non-cash rewards that companies have been doling out to prized employees (or at least the ones still standing), the little something extra next...


Mazda2 Touring hatchback does small well but is missing the 'zoom-zoom' (Sep-11, 23:00 EDT )-- The 2011 Mazda2 Touring hatchback is small done well. That means it has a peppy engine, nimble handling, reasonable all-around safety and a comfortable interior for five moderately sized adults. Mazda - Mazda Demio - Makes and Models - Recreation...


Greek PM offers some tax relief, but no handouts (Reuters) (Sep-11, 13:53 EDT )-- Reuters - Prime Minister George Papandreou offered no handouts to austerity-weary Greeks but gave some relief to companies struggling with recession in a main speech on the economy on Saturday.


Ore. budget outlook: pink slips, business rebates (AP) (Sep-11, 13:21 EDT )-- AP - Oregon's treasury is so depleted that teachers and state workers are getting pink slips, but the state is nevertheless on course to send millions in tax rebates next year to businesses that have done well through the Great Recession by paring...


India says US protectionism is regressive (AFP) (Sep-11, 11:01 EDT )-- AFP - India's trade minister lashed out at perceived protectionist moves by the US on Saturday, calling them "regressive" and saying they could delay economic recovery.


Wall Street ends week up, braces for busy trade (AFP) (Sep-11, 11:00 EDT )-- AFP - Wall Street ended a fairly quiet four-day week with gains as investors expected trade to resume full swing next week with a slew of keenly-watched indicators on the health of the US economy.


Papandreou has little joy for austerity-hit Greeks (Reuters) (Sep-11, 06:21 EDT )-- Reuters - Prime Minister George Papandreou will try to soothe austerity-weary Greeks with an emphasis on growth in a major economic speech Saturday, but tight budget constraints leave him little to offer.


Castro says misinterpreted on Cuban model not working (AFP) (Sep-11, 02:49 EDT )


Basel group shapes the future of finance (Sep-11, 02:36 EDT )-- In small Swiss town, a gathering of central bankers is moulding the contours of the future banking system. Switzerland - Cantons - Basel-City - Basel Committee on Banking Supervision - Financial Services


Defense cuts could slow D.C. economy for years (Sep-11, 02:29 EDT )-- After surging in size and profits during the post-9/11 era, the defense industry in metropolitan Washington is bracing for a major contraction and significant layoffs that economists said could produce a drag on the regional economy for years. ...


Obama names Austan Goolsbee to chair White House Council of Economic Advisers (Sep-10, 21:30 EDT )-- President Obama named Austan Goolsbee to chair the White House Council of Economic Advisers on Friday, choosing one of his longest-serving and most telegenic confidantes to replace Christina Romer to help chart a course through a period of high...


Russell 1000 stocks to get 'circuit breaker' help during volatile trading (Sep-10, 21:19 EDT )-- Federal regulators on Friday expanded the number of stocks covered by new "circuit breakers" that can pause volatile trading, a program begun in response to the panicked May 6 market plunge. Business - Investing - Day Trading - Stocks and Bonds -...


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Watching the Catwalk, and Clicking ‘Add to Cart’ (Sep-11, 21:29 EDT )-- At this year’s Fashion Week, everyone can watch shows online and, in some cases, order what they see.


Inflation in China Is Rising at a Fast Pace (Sep-11, 21:20 EDT )-- From street markets to corporate offices, consumers and executives alike in China are trying to cope with rising prices. Inflation is also accelerating.


Number of Families in Shelters Rises (Sep-11, 21:17 EDT )-- The number of families in homeless shelters leapt to 170,000 from 131,000. Those numbers could easily climb this year.


The Loneliest Analyst (Sep-11, 20:00 EDT )-- When a Florida bank sued the analyst Richard X. Bove for his critique of its financial health, his colleagues and his employer abandoned him.


Boston Journal: A Downtown Hub Is Missed, and a Replacement Is Stalled (Sep-11, 19:50 EDT )-- Cities like Boston that gave up iconic buildings or businesses for outsized projects that may now never happen are suffering from a rising sense of regret.


Everybody’s Business: Cellphone Carriers Are Turning to Wi-Fi, Too (Sep-11, 18:30 EDT )-- As cellphones are used more for Web surfing, streaming video or sending e-mail, cellphone companies are looking to the Internet to help deliver all that data.


In South America, a Mine of Riches and an Economic Sinkhole (Sep-11, 18:20 EDT )-- The 33 trapped miners remind Chile and its neighbors how much their natural riches have limited their growth.


Corner Office: Before Making a Big Splash, Learn to Swim (Sep-11, 18:18 EDT )-- Richard Buery Jr. of the Children’s Aid Society says that while leaders like to prove themselves early on, they should take time to learn and to listen.


The Boss: The Bar Mitzvah Investment (Sep-11, 18:10 EDT )-- As a youngster, David Adelman got a $2,000 stake in an apartment building. His company, Campus Apartments, still owns that building today.


The Search: Job Satisfaction vs. a Big Paycheck (Sep-11, 18:06 EDT )-- According to a study released by the National Academy of Sciences, there is a kind of magic number when it comes to income and happiness.


The Haggler: Find Broken Computer. Return to Company. Repeat. (Sep-11, 17:59 EDT )-- The ordeal of getting a computer hard drive repaired and returned was much worse that the original malfunction.


Strategies: A Wealth of Choices for a Value Investor (Sep-11, 17:57 EDT )-- One money manager says he is finding more bargains among American blue-chip stocks than he has ever seen.


Economic View: Building the Bridges to a Sustainable Recovery (Sep-11, 17:55 EDT )-- As stimulus payments start to fade, President Obama’s proposed $50 billion infrastructure renewal bank would be at least a start toward fixing neglected roads and bridges.


Novelties: Reading E-Books in All the Colors of the Rainbow (Sep-11, 17:50 EDT )-- New, full-color e-readers are about to hit the market â€" with dueling technologies.


Unboxed: To Create Jobs, Nurture Start-Ups (Sep-11, 17:44 EDT )-- Small businesses have long been considered the economy’s main engine of job creation. But a study has found that a company’s age is a better indicator.


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