Wednesday, July 27, 2011

It's red ink in Philly as China Daily arrives

It's red ink in Philly as China Daily arrives: "THE NEW, redesigned Daily News that makes its debut today is not the only newspaper in town that's looking a little different to Philadelphians."

What it takes to sell reality TV

What it takes to sell reality TV: "Last Sunday, CBS launched its new reality series 'Same Name,' in which celebrities are paired with average Joes who share their first and last name.


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Airlines making bucks off debt crisis

Airlines making bucks off debt crisis: "Airlines benefiting from a unplanned federal tax holiday should save the money for the government or pass it along to the passengers, but should not pocket the money themselves, key congressional leaders said Tuesday.


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The reality of the debt drama

The reality of the debt drama: "With all the Washington dysfunction over the debt ceiling, it's easy to forget what's really going on with the nation's debt problems and how fix them, CNNMoney reports.



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City pension debt is $500M a year

City pension debt is $500M a year: "HE PENNSYLVANIA Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, the city's fiscal watchdog, yesterday approved Mayor Nutter's five-year financial plan, though board chairman Sam Katz raised concerns about the future of the city's pension fund."

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Luxury beach homes for sale

Luxury beach homes for sale: "These high-end beach homes have defied the housing bust, with values that have risen by million-dollar increments over the past several years."

Apple and the Wall Street Journal

Apple and the Wall Street Journal: "The Rupert Murdoch-owned paper ran a couple of very odd stories this week."

Congress aims for Sunday solution

Congress aims for Sunday solution: "Angry Democrats rejected a proposal from Republicans Saturday for a two-step approach to raising the debt limit as congressional leaders raced against to clock to find a solution to the nation's debt-ceiling crisis, Democratic sources said."

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

More job cuts ahead

More job cuts ahead: "As the economic recovery continues to lose momentum, more job losses are on the horizon for thousands of Americans, according to a report released Wednesday. The number of planned job cuts rose 11.6% in June to 41,432 from May's 37,135, according to outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas."

Debit Fee Cuts May Hurt Consumers

Debit Fee Cuts May Hurt Consumers: "

The Fed has instituted new rules on those popular debit cards. This time it limits fees merchants pay for processing.

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Toll Cheats Cost Taxpayers Millions

Toll Cheats Cost Taxpayers Millions: "

If you pay a toll on any area bridge or roadway, you are forking over big bucks to drive through a toll booth. There are others who are paying absolutely nothing and getting away with it.

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