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Fuel bills: it looks like a winter of price rise discontent
The Guardian - 29 Sep 2012 23:58
Two of the cheapest gas and electrcity deals have just been pulled and the remaining best buys may also endHouseholders concerned about record high energy bills over the winter are being urged to switch suppliers now as ...
Preoccupations: Follow a Career Passion? Let It Follow You
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 23:49
When it comes to careers, young people are often advised to find their true calling. But for many, the sense of fulfillment grows only over time, as they become better at their jobs.
Prototype: Using Aluminum to Lighten Manufacturers’ Load
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 23:17
Student research at Ohio State could play a role in creating lighter-weight, more environmentally sustainable cars and trucks.
Economic View: For the Wealthy, a 28 Percent Tax Solution
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 22:53
One way to overhaul the tax code, Richard H. Thaler says, is to eliminate deductions for income above $1 million, and to treat all sources of that income equally.
Letters: Letters: Repair the Infrastructure, or Pay More Later
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 22:48
A reader responds to “The Big Myth of Painful Choices†(Economic View, Sept. 23).
Spain reels at violent tactics by riot police
The Guardian - 29 Sep 2012 22:44
Officers lash out at passengers and austerity protesters as they storm into Madrid rail stationThe middle-aged man sitting on a railway station bench protects a younger man by wrapping his arms around him as he shouts de...
Digital Domain: Flightfox Lets the Crowd Find the Best Airfares
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 22:41
It’s a travel sweepstakes with a twist: Flightfox.com asks users to find the lowest fares for other travelers planning trips — and gives a finder’s fee to the winner.
Fair Game: When Banks Erase a Debt That Isn’t There
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 22:34
To the ire of some customers who couldn’t get their lenders to work with them before, banks are now forgiving mortgage debts that no longer exist.
The Boss: Revolution Foods’ Chief, on Healthier School Meals
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 22:33
The chief of Revolution Foods aims to provide healthy school meals. The company now creates a daily volume of 200,000 breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners.
Meg Whitman’s Toughest Campaign: Retooling Hewlett-Packard
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 21:53
The former eBay chief and gubernatorial candidate has found her Act III at Hewlett-Packard. But the challenge of re-energizing the company for a new information era is daunting.
Peter Praeger, a Surgeon With a Health Food Company, Dies at 65
The New York Times - 29 Sep 2012 21:17
Dr. Praeger was a co-chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and chief executive of Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods, a maker of frozen natural foods.
Ed Miliband tells British banks: change now or be broken up
The Guardian - 29 Sep 2012 21:02
Labour leader gives ultimatum to City and says: 'We will split off casino operations'Ed Miliband will make his boldest, most controversial policy commitment since becoming Labour leader on Sunday when he pledges to force...
Ed Miliband is right to threaten the banks | Observer editorial
The Guardian - 29 Sep 2012 21:00
He proposes that they should be kept on a short leash. It's a start, and will cheer Labour conference delegatesWhen Ed Miliband tells Labour conference delegates that he plans to break up Britain's banks should they back...
Qatar says worried about value of dollar, euro: CNBC
Reuters - 29 Sep 2012 19:30
RIYADH (Reuters) - Wealthy Qatar, a major investor in U.S. and European assets, worries that haphazard attempts by countries to shore up their economies could weaken the dollar and the euro, its prime minister said.
Crucial vote nears in Boeing contract talks
Reuters - 29 Sep 2012 18:17
SEATTLE (Reuters) - One of Boeing's chief labor unions staged rallies in and around Seattle this week, calling attention to a vote set for Monday that will show whether workers are willing to accept a less generous contr...
Credit Card Processors Discriminate Against Medical Marijuana
Forbes - 29 Sep 2012 18:12
The medical marijuana industry is under siege. Legal in 17 States and the District of Columbia, the marijuana dispensaries are not recognized as legal operations under federal law. Aside from the constant threat of raids...
VIDEO: Your Money: Insurance company payouts
BBC - 29 Sep 2012 17:46
In this week's Your Money, Declan Curry gives some tips on how to make sure your insurance company pays up, travel company warnings and how to protect yourself from credit card fraud.
VIDEO: Concerns over new holiday rights
BBC - 29 Sep 2012 17:35
Some travel agents will not be ready for a new scheme that clarifies holidaymakers' rights if a tour operator collapses, organisers say.
The small towns where home price gains are big
NBC News - 29 Sep 2012 16:19Spain sees 2012 deficit target jump if bank aid included
Reuters - 29 Sep 2012 15:32
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will meet its 2012 public deficit target as dictated by European guidelines, but the shortfall will jump by more than one percentage point if aid to its struggling banks is taken in to account, t...
GM recalls 40,859 cars for potential fuel leaks
USA Today - 29 Sep 2012 14:10
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 40,000 cars.
Greece sure to get next aid tranche: German magazines
Reuters - 29 Sep 2012 13:56
BERLIN (Reuters) - Greece will receive its next tranche of international aid despite budget shortfalls and slow progress on reforms because the euro zone does not want the country to leave the common currency, two German...