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Friday May 9, 2008

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Oil's Broken Record, Surges Above $126
Fri. May 09, 2008 - Traders fear that a fight with Venezuela could stop the flow of oil....

New Sign of Hard Times: Imports Down
Fri. May 09, 2008 - The U.S. trade gap shrank as the economy cut demand for imports by 2.9 percent....

Will We Ever Pay for an Album Again?
Fri. May 09, 2008 - The latest trend to hit the music industry: artists giving away their songs....

House Passes $300B Foreclosure Rescue
Thu. May 08, 2008 - The House approved a major housing aid plan despite Bush's veto threat....

Is Efficiency Obsession Unproductive?
Thu. May 08, 2008 - Deconstructing the notion that demand for more means better productivity....

Toyota's Profits Sink to $3 Billion
Fri. May 09, 2008 - The automaker posts a 28 percent drop as sales weaken in North America....

Calif. City to File for Bankruptcy
Thu. May 08, 2008 - Vallejo is set to become the largest California city to file for bankruptcy....

N.Y. Man Could Bring Down Israeli PM
Thu. May 08, 2008 - A philanthropist's testimony is sought in the probe of PM Olmert's dealings....

Southwest Gave Freebies to FAA
Fri. May 09, 2008 - Free pilot training shows tight ties between Southwest and oversight agency....

Spring Cleaning for Your Career
Thu. May 08, 2008 - Learn how to get more enjoyment and prestige out of your job....

Plane Crosses Ocean Minus a Panel
Thu. May 08, 2008 - Passengers heard loud noise; American Airlines flew on from Dallas....

Should the Politicians Raise the Gas Tax?
Fri. May 02, 2008 - Sounds unpopular but a few in government are quietly contemplating such plans....

America's Riskiest Real Estate Spots
Mon. Apr 07, 2008 - Ready to take a serious gamble on real estate? Check out these cities....

Is It Time to Stockpile Your Food?
Tue. Apr 29, 2008 - A guide to preparing for rising food costs or that next big emergency....

Selling Prized Belongings to Make Ends Meet
Tue. Apr 29, 2008 - Hard-hit Americans are unloading their family heirlooms to pay for food and gas....

Ready for a Divorce? Your House Isn't
Wed. Apr 23, 2008 - In today's market, divorcing couples find extra trouble in selling their homes....