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World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony

2005-06-30
List Price: $22.00Price: $12.10You Save: $9.90 (45%)18 used & new from $12.10Food is our most intimate and telling connection both with the living natural order and with our living cultural heritage. By eating the plants and animals of our earth, we literally incorporate them. It is also through this act of eating that we partake of our culture??s values and paradigms at the most primal levels. It is becoming increasingly obvious, however, that the choices we make about our... (read more)
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The Five Thousand Year Leap: 30 Year Anniversary Edition with Glenn Beck Foreword

2009-03-12
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Court rules 'under God' as constitutional in Pledge of Allegiance - Catholic News Agency

2010-03-13
Telegraph.co.ukCourt rules 'under God' as constitutional in Pledge of AllegianceCatholic News AgencyA San Francisco court ruled Thursday that the phrase “one nation under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance does not violate the Establishment Clause of the ...Court OKs Pledge of Allegiance, use of 'God' on money as constitutionalUSA TodayCourt says 'under God' stays in Pledge of AllegianceCatholic OnlineWhat does 'equality' mean?Dallas Morning News (blog)Los Angeles Times -San Francisco Chronicle -The Associated Pressall 1,033 news articles »

Appeals court upholds decision against Microsoft - Afterdawn.com

2010-03-14
BBC NewsAppeals court upholds decision against MicrosoftAfterdawn.comThe US Federal Court of Appeals has upheld the jury verdict against Microsoft in its patent case with small company i4i, over the customizable XML used in ...Court Reaffirms I4i's Patent Win Against MicrosoftPC WorldCourt Upholds Microsoft, i4i Word JudgmentPC MagazineCourt Sticks to Initial Decision in a Patent Case against Microsoft appealed ...TopNews United StatesThe Mac Observer -InternetNews.com -TG Dailyall 97 news articles »

Young appeals court nominee raises liberal hopes - The Associated Press

2010-03-13
Washington PostYoung appeals court nominee raises liberal hopesThe Associated PressGoodwin Liu, 39, is an unabashed liberal legal scholar who, if confirmed, could become a force on the federal appeals court for decades. ...Obama nominates young liberal as federal appeals court judgeWEARall 136 news articles »

Court Rules Vaccination Doesn't Cause Autism - Politics Daily (blog)

2010-03-13
New York Daily NewsCourt Rules Vaccination Doesn't Cause AutismPolitics Daily (blog)The US Court of Federal Claims has ruled that vaccinations -- or, more specifically, thimerosal, an additive in some vaccinations -- does not cause autism. ...'Vaccines court' rejects mercury-autism link in 3 test casesLos Angeles TimesCourt rules vaccines' thimerosal not tied to autismPhiladelphia InquirerFederal Court Rules No Link Between Vaccines and AutismeFitnessNowCNM News Network -The Associated Press -Daily Contributorall 474 news articles »

Justices Will Prevail - New York Times

2010-03-13
Washington TimesJustices Will PrevailNew York TimesIN his State of the Union address, when President Obama criticized the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito shook his head, ...Public spat over court criticism a rare occurrenceYuma SunPress: The chief justice's complaintMetroWest Daily News'This Week' in History: Obama Skeptical of Roberts' Supreme Court NominationABC NewsOpelousas Daily World -New Haven Register (subscription) -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 69 news articles »

Court in SF to rehear Nazi salute case - The Associated Press

2010-03-13
Court in SF to rehear Nazi salute caseThe Associated PressThe Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said Friday a majority of its justices have agreed to rehear Robert Norse's case against the city of ...Santa Cruz man gets rehearing in Nazi saluteSan Francisco ChronicleMan ordered out of Santa Cruz council meeting for giving Nazi salute to get ...San Jose Mercury NewsCourt of Appeals panel Overturns Nazi Salute Ban Ruling--City Council May Face ...Bay Area IndymediaKCRA Sacramentoall 226 news articles »

Former Edwards Aide Avoids Jail - New York Times

2010-03-13
Washington PostFormer Edwards Aide Avoids JailNew York TimesJudge Abraham Penn Jones of Superior Court ruled that the former aide, Andrew Young, was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items ...Chastened Youngs satisfy court, beat jail rapDurham Herald SunEx Edwards aide avoids jail again in sex tape flapThe Associated PressJudge doesn't jail YoungsNews & ObserverDetroit Free Press -News & Observerall 298 news articles »

US court backs ban on some cable TV program deals - Reuters

2010-03-12
Boston GlobeUS court backs ban on some cable TV program dealsReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A US appeals court upheld on Friday a Federal Communications Commission ban that prevents cable companies like Comcast Corp from ...Court upholds FCC program access rulesHollywood ReporterCourt: Cablevision, other cable operators must share programmingNewsday (subscription)Court Upholds FCC Ban On Exclusive Cable ContractsWall Street JournalBusinessWeek -Television Broadcast -Broadcasting & Cableall 734 news articles »

Court must tread lightly, even on Phelps - Columbia Daily Tribune

2010-03-14
Advocate.comCourt must tread lightly, even on PhelpsColumbia Daily TribuneThere's a certain justice in the fact that during the same week the US Supreme Court in Washington agreed to hear a case involving Kansas hate-monger Fred ...What the Supreme Court sees in Snyder v. PhelpsYork Daily RecordCourt to rule in military funeral protest caseLas Vegas SunHead Strong: Free (and hateful) speech vs. the right to gather | Philadelphia ...Philadelphia InquirerTips-Q GLBT News (blog) -Los Angeles Timesall 24 news articles »

Editorial: For album fans, the British High Court rocks - Sacramento Bee

2010-03-14
The AgeEditorial: For album fans, the British High Court rocksSacramento BeeLast week, the British High Court showed that it is hip to album rock (even though it no longer wears those funny wigs.) The court backed up Pink Floyd, ...Pink Floyd win landmark lawsuit against record companyMonsters and Critics.comParental Advisory News Report 3.14.10: Every Cover Has Its Thorn411mania.comPink Floyd saves the album from extinction… Court ruling forces record label ...The Zeitgeisty Report (blog)Wall Street Journal (blog) -FTC Publicationsall 69 news articles »

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » ACC Tourney Daily Diary: Semifinals

2010-03-13
In our attempt to bring you the most comprehensive Championship Week coverage anywhere, RTC is covering several of the conference tournaments from the sites. One of our RTC correspondents is at the ACC Tournament. ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » RTC Live: WAC Championship – Utah ...

2010-03-13
Utah State is probably in the NCAA tournament win or lose tonight, but would sure feel better on Sunday with the auto-bid in hand. New Mexico State could burst someone's bubble by stealing the bid. Which Aggies will rush the court here ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Pac-10 Tourney Daily Diary: Finals

2010-03-14
He was looking out onto the court, but it was clear that his mind was working to take in the moment. Coaches have a stressful job, and it was an interesting insight into how this particular one deals with the pressure. ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Set Your Tivo: 03.14.10

2010-03-14
quit your job and divorce your wife if that's what it takes to watch this game live **** – best watched live, but if you must, tivo and watch it tonight as soon as you get home *** – set your tivo but make sure you watch it later ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Even More Notes From the Mountain ...

2010-03-14
In our attempt to bring you the most comprehensive Championship Week coverage anywhere, RTC is covering several of the conference tournaments from the sites. We have RTC correspondents Andrew Murawa at the Mountain West Tournament, ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » ATB: Does Anybody Want A Ticket To ...

2010-03-13
Rush the Court. Upsets. Outside of a ridiculous number of bubble teams losing there were also quite a few teams presumably angling for a high seed on Selection Sunday that came up short. The most obvious example is in the Big East where ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » RTC Live: Pac-10 Championship ...

2010-03-13
Welcome back to the Staples Center for what should be the best matchup of the weekend in the 2010 Pac-10 Tournament this afternoon. Both California and Washington have looked relaxed and confident in their two games leading up to this ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » RTC Live: ACC Semifinals – Duke vs ...

2010-03-13
What a wild ride the 2010 version of the ACC Tournament has been. 12th seeded Miami has sent home the 4th and 5th seeds. 7th seeded Georgia Tech has sent home fan-favorite North Carolina and 2nd seeded Maryland. ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Make Your Case: William & Mary Tribe

2010-03-13
My favorite Howard move: after a big dunk he will leap off the bench and extend his arms outward as if he is trying to hold his teammates back from rushing the court. Then he pantomimes shooting dice with his right hand before he starts ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » 30 Days of Madness: 1974 ACC Finals

2010-03-14
We've been anxiously awaiting the next thirty days for the last eleven months. You have too. In fact, if this isn't your favorite time of year by a healthy margin then you should probably click away from this site for a while. ...

RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

2010-03-14
RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

today's magic: Card Magic Tricks That Work By Themselves : Explanation of The Paired Court Magic Card Trick http://bit.ly/9leoUG

2010-03-14
today's magic: Card Magic Tricks That Work By Themselves : Explanation of The Paired Court Magic Card Trick http://bit.ly/9leoUG

For once, the ball's in your court.

2010-03-14
For once, the ball's in your court.

RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

2010-03-14
RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

@jasonbock if u r lookin for inexpensive food Luxor Las Vegas restaurants Food court dining on the Las Vegas strip http://bit.ly/azIPYm

2010-03-14
@jasonbock if u r lookin for inexpensive food Luxor Las Vegas restaurants Food court dining on the Las Vegas strip http://bit.ly/azIPYm

In Starbucks on Tottenham Court Road getting my Caramel Frappacino :) Anyone in the area? @ me :) x

2010-03-14
In Starbucks on Tottenham Court Road getting my Caramel Frappacino :) Anyone in the area? @ me :) x

@MH_liberal his values ad belief system has nothing to do with whether or not the court system is biased

2010-03-14
@MH_liberal his values ad belief system has nothing to do with whether or not the court system is biased

Shimla: Holding a mirror to the higher judiciary, eminent jurist VR Krishna Iyer, a retired Supreme Court judge... http://bit.ly/bRNfbg

2010-03-14
Shimla: Holding a mirror to the higher judiciary, eminent jurist VR Krishna Iyer, a retired Supreme Court judge... http://bit.ly/bRNfbg

RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

2010-03-14
RT @Lia_Chan: I cannot believe we just spent time with the world's greatest female tennis player Margaret Court.

@jewishbloggersRT @israelforum The Court Jew Thomas Friedman on the latest manufactured crisis ht... http://bit.ly/dc3TxA Shalom-@thejewbot

2010-03-14
@jewishbloggersRT @israelforum The Court Jew Thomas Friedman on the latest manufactured crisis ht... http://bit.ly/dc3TxA Shalom-@thejewbot

System makes things work for individuals with disabilities: A Supreme Court decision in 1999 radically changed the... http://bit.ly/daUZ30

2010-03-14
System makes things work for individuals with disabilities: A Supreme Court decision in 1999 radically changed the... http://bit.ly/daUZ30

@La_H oooh that's just round the corner from me! No boat trip to Hampton Court then?

2010-03-14
@La_H oooh that's just round the corner from me! No boat trip to Hampton Court then?

Surbiton cafe staffers a sour lot too. By the time I get to Hampton Court won't have much time to look around methinks #replacementbus

2010-03-14
Surbiton cafe staffers a sour lot too. By the time I get to Hampton Court won't have much time to look around methinks #replacementbus

Didn't make it to Hampton Court. Had lovely breakfast on the patio of the Surbiton Brasserie and walked down the river towards Kingston.

2010-03-14
Didn't make it to Hampton Court. Had lovely breakfast on the patio of the Surbiton Brasserie and walked down the river towards Kingston.

RT @israelforum The Court Jew Thomas Friedman on the latest manufactured crisis http://j.mp/cjQT3P http://j.mp/4QLEbA

2010-03-14
RT @israelforum The Court Jew Thomas Friedman on the latest manufactured crisis http://j.mp/cjQT3P http://j.mp/4QLEbA
Server Sara Perez delivers a tray of meals as patrons take advantage of the Denny's free Grand Slam Breakfast national giveaway last month in Tempe, Ariz.

Weak economy means it’s a freebie nation

2010-03-12
Whether it's to boost sagging business or attract customers to a new product, there seems to be a freebie fad going on. That's a boon for budget shoppers and can be good for companies too.

Stocks end mixed after uneven economic data

2010-03-12
Mixed economic reports held the stock market to only modest moves Friday but gains for the week were strong.

Questions arise over story of runaway Prius

2010-03-13
Investigators with Toyota and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a freeway, according to a memo.

Study: Hearts may swoon when stocks do

2010-03-13
Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.
July 3: Members of an Indiana National Guard unit based in Elkhart, Ind., return from Iraq to face looking for work in an area with one of the highest jobless rates in the nation. (msnbc.com)

Young veterans returning home to few jobs

2010-03-12
The unemployment rate last year for young Iraq and Afghanistan veterans hit 21.1 percent, the Labor Department said Friday, reflecting a tough obstacle combat veterans face.

WaMu settles with JPMorgan, FDIC

2010-03-12
Washington Mutual has tentatively resolved disputes with JPMorgan Chase and the FDIC over some $4 billion at issue in the bank holding company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a WaMu attorney said Friday.
Right now Chicago has the highest big-city sales tax rate, 10.25 percent. But in a move forced by Cook County lawmakers, the rate is scheduled to drop on July 1 to 9.75 percent, matching that of Los Angeles.

U.S. sales tax rates hit record high

2010-03-12
Forbes: While the White House's push to raise federal income taxes for the wealthy gets the attention, the sales tax rates imposed by state and local governments has crept to its highest level ever.
Owners of bad loans are increasingly making deals with borrowers to avoid a foreclosure, which tends to reduce returns for investors and place a black mark on the homeowner's credit.

Homeowners take ‘cash for keys’ to escape debt

2010-03-12
Owners of bad loans are increasingly making deals with borrowers to avoid a foreclosure. Lawmakers are more accepting of these solutions even if they mean the borrower loses the home.
March 10: Fred Glick of US Loans Mortgage discusses his innovative idea for mortgage relief with CNBC. Christopher Thornberg, of Beacon Economics, shares his insight. (CNBC)

Mortgage relief aid reaches few homeowners

2010-03-12
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners are in limbo waiting to find out if they will be accepted for the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program.

Blunt the e-mail interruption assault

2010-03-12
Constant e-mail interruptions make you less productive, less creative and — if you're e-mailing when you're doing something else — just plain dumb. Here's how to fight back.

Affluent California county sues Toyota

2010-03-12
Southern California prosecutors filed the first U.S. consumer protection lawsuit against Toyota Friday, claiming it had engaged in "fraud" by hiding evidence of dangerous vehicle defects.

Oil production predicted to peak in 2014

2010-03-12
Predicting the end of oil has proven tricky and often controversial, but Kuwaiti scientists now say that global oil production will peak in 2014.

Policy ‘dove’ may be tapped for Fed vice chair

2010-03-12
President Barack Obama wants to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Shoppers exit a Target store with their purchases Feb. 4 in Fairfax, Va. Sales at U.S. retailers rose unexpectedly in February despite a drop in vehicle purchases and inclement weather.

Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February

2010-03-12
Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from storming the malls,
While banks repossessed fewer homes in February than a month earlier, borrowers continued to fall behind on their payments, adding to the inventory of properties headed toward foreclosure that have yet to be put on the market, according to RealtyTrac.

New wave of foreclosures threatens market

2010-03-12
Swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but haven't yet lost their homes may soon lead to a new round of foreclosures.
Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, 31, is shown in a family photo with her son, Christian Carreon. Paulin-Ramirez was the second American arrested in a plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist. Irish police said she has been released.

Ireland releases U.S. woman held in plot

2010-03-13
An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge. Ireland - United States - Wall Street Journal - Republic of Ireland - Muhammad
Passengers pass by a sign stating the National Threat Advisory at Baltimore Washington International Airport on Dec. 29.

Al-Qaida shifts tactics, marks success by ‘fear’

2010-03-11
Al-Qaida eyes a more pragmatic and arguably more dangerous shift in tactics. The emerging message appears to be: Big successes are great, but trying can be just as good. Federal government of the United States - Al-Qaeda - United States - U.S. government - Warfare and Conflict
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Al-Qaida suspect worked at nuke plants

2010-03-12
Authorities are investigating whether an American accused in Yemen of being a member of al-Qaida might have had access to sensitive information while working at U.S. nuclear power plants. Middle East - Yemen - Al-Qaeda - United States nationality law - Travel and Tourism
An experimment recreating what might have happened over Detroit on Christmas Day 2009 indicates that the would-be bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, would not have brought down the plane.

Abdulmutallab could not have blown up plane

2010-03-10
Even if the "Underwear Bomber" had exploded his device on Christmas Day, the Airbus A330 would have survived, according to an experiment conducted by a BBC documentary team. Airbus A330 - Christmas - United States - Business and Economy - Literature
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Officials: Ex-TSA worker tried to sabotage computers

2010-03-10
Federal prosecutors have charged a former Transportation Security Administration employee with attempting to sabotage terror watch list computers and by attempting to introduce a virus into the computer system, according to news sources. Transportation Security Administration - No Fly List - Security - United States - Malicious Software
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Newsweek: Inside the rush to recruit elite hackers

2010-03-10
By one estimate the United States currently has about 1,000 elite cyber-security experts. It needs 20,000. Companies and government agencies are ramping up their efforts to find and educate a new generation of cyber whiz kids, by sponsoring national competitions akin to "American Idol ." United States - Computer security - Government agency - American Idol - Hacking
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Newsweek: The biggest cyber-breaches of all time

2010-03-10
From the mildly malicious to the truly malevolent, here's a look back at major breaches of cyber-security that have already put our money and welfare at risk. Computer security - Security - Consultants - General and Freelance - Business

Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement

2010-03-14
Israel's prime minister has set up a team to investigate why officials announced new settlements in disputed territory while Vice President Joe Biden was visiting.

Fake invasion report sparks panic

2010-03-14
A television station in Georgia triggered a panic when it broadcast a mock half-hour report about a Russian invasion of the country.

At least 3 dead in Canada avalanche

2010-03-14
At least three people were killed and 17 injured when an avalanche struck a snowmobile competition in western Canada, authorities said.

Henry Kissinger out of hospital

2010-03-14
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was discharged from a hospital in Seoul on Sunday after being treated for a stomach virus.

Storms knock out power in Northeast

2010-03-14
Severe weather toppled trees, left more than a half-million people without power and suspended travel throughout much of the Northeast on Saturday.

170,000 get mortgage aid

2010-03-12
More than 170,000 troubled homeowners have received permanent modifications to their mortgage under the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program, CNNMoney reports.

Study: 9/11 workers show heart trouble

2010-03-13
Exposure to debris at Ground Zero may be linked to heart problems in police officers, according to a new study announced Saturday.

Irish police free U.S. woman in plot case

2010-03-13
A Colorado mother is being held in Ireland as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to kill a cartoonist who poked fun at the Prophet Mohammad, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Iran arrests 30 in alleged U.S. cyber war

2010-03-13
Iran has arrested 30 people for waging what it called an organized, U.S.-backed cyber war against the nation, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Saturday.

Official: Afghan attacks well-organized

2010-03-14
Authorities recovered eight explosive-laden vests and three rockets in Kandahar on Sunday, indicating that the series of deadly explosions that rocked the southern province a day earlier were an organized attack, the interior ministry said.

Fake Russian invasion broadcast sparks Georgian panic

2010-03-14
A television station in Georgia triggered a panic when it broadcast a mock half-hour report about a Russian invasion of the country.

Heavy rain, winds cause outages in Northeast, mid-Atlantic

2010-03-14
Heavy rains and hurricane-force winds that surpassed 70 miles per hour in places toppled trees, left more than half a million people without power, and suspended travel throughout much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region Saturday night.

Avalanche in Canada kills at least 3

2010-03-14
At least three people were killed and 17 injured when an avalanche struck a snowmobile competition in western Canada, authorities said.

Iran arrests 30 accused of U.S.-backed cyber war

2010-03-13
Iran has arrested 30 people for waging what it called an organized, U.S.-backed cyber war against the nation, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Saturday.

Israel to investigate timing of settlement announcement

2010-03-14
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set up a team to investigate why officials announced new settlement construction in disputed territory while U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was visiting the country.

Indonesia hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake

2010-03-13
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

More Democrats come out against health care bill

2010-03-13
As House Democratic leaders advised their members Friday to prepare for a legislative battle over health care that could stretch through next weekend, four additional rank-and-file Democrats have come out against the Obama administration's signature domestic priority.

Teacher-student sex 'never the kid's fault'

2010-03-12
Middle- and high school students may look to their teachers as mentors or even friends. In rare but high-profile cases, experts say, the relationship may go too far, into the sexual realm.

Irish police: U.S. woman whom paper had tied to alleged plot is freed

2010-03-13
A Colorado woman who the Wall Street Journal said was arrested as part of an investigation into a conspiracy to commit murder was released from custody Saturday, Irish police said.

Rumor patrol: No baby for Katie Holmes

2010-03-12
While the tabloids and Internet have been abuzz with rumors of a possible pregnancy for Katie Holmes -- intensified by new photos of her visiting a doctor's office -- the actress is not expecting with her second child with Tom Cruise.

Chinese leader decries calls to boost currency

2010-03-14
China is bracing for another tough year despite economic growth, but opposes foreign pressure to appreciate the value of its currency, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday.

Stocks' tug-of-war

2010-03-14
Stocks have ended four of the last five weeks higher, leaving the Nasdaq and S&P 500 at 18-month highs and the Dow industrials not far from such levels.

Is the Fed blowing bubbles?

2010-03-13
Is the Federal Reserve forever blowing bubbles?

Senate takes a stab at financial reform

2010-03-13
The head of a key banking panel is expected Monday to release a draft bill of sweeping regulatory changes aimed at warding off future collapses in the financial system.

Mortgage help: 170,000 get permanent aid

2010-03-12
More than 170,000 troubled homeowners are breathing a lasting sigh of relief now that they've received permanent modifications under the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program.

$642 million to clean up Lehman -- and counting

2010-03-12
Unraveling the biggest-ever U.S. bankruptcy case isn't cheap.

Good news for stocks is good for the $

2010-03-12
The dollar has gotten stronger this year. Is that because the U.S. economy appears to be improving -- or in spite of it?

Yellen in line for Fed No. 2

2010-03-12
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is a leading contender to be the next vice chairman of the central bank, according to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs.

Health care: Going from broken to broke

2010-03-12
A few nights ago in the historic Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., President Obama reassured a crowd of Senator Claire McCaskill supporters that health-care reform wouldn't just be good for their health, it would be good for the health of the country: "I said at the beginning of this thing we would not do anything that adds to our deficit," he said to the clapping audience. "This plan does not do anything to add to this deficit. And that's how we should be operating."

30-year rides auction wave

2010-03-12
The 30-year bond continued to rise Friday, carrying over from a successful $13 billion government auction the day before. Other Treasurys remained relatively flat as investors look ahead to statements from the Fed next week.

'Medical mafia' don pleads guilty

2010-03-12
A medical consultant accused of orchestrating a conspiracy among top Las Vegas doctors and lawyers to inflate personal injury settlements by many millions of dollars, has pleaded guilty to concealing knowledge of a felony, a charge known as misprision. The consultant, Howard Awand, 65, faces up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Warriors in the workplace

2010-03-12
John Suh wanted to make a good impression on his new mentor. Before their first meeting last November, the 26-year-old former Army officer came up with a clear outline for what he hoped to get out of the relationship and rehearsed what he would say when the time came. "I went in there with a plan," says Suh. "I knew this was an incredible chance to expand my network. It's not like I have any relatives or friends who are CEOs of giant media conglomerates."

Google's privacy challenge

2010-03-12
When dealing with privacy, Google often finds itself walking a tightrope.

Oil dips on gloomy consumer sentiment

2010-03-12
Oil prices fell Friday, as a preliminary consumer sentiment report came in worse than expected, overshadowing a rosy government retail sales report and a weaker dollar.

Hedge funds: They're back!

2010-03-12
After two incredibly turbulent years defined by high-profile blow-ups and staggering losses, the hedge fund industry appears to be expanding once again.