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Nickeled and Dimed: Can Banks Buy Back Your Loyalty?
Forbes - 20 Sep 2012 01:56
More than ever before, it’s in banks’ best interest to keep their customers happy. But in the wake of unscrupulous lending practices, gluttonous CEO compensation, and hidden banking fees, what will it take ...
Facebook No Longer Tops In Display Advertising As Google Takes Over
Forbes - 20 Sep 2012 01:51
Another week, another nugget of disappointing news around Facebook's advertising business. This one comes courtesy of eMarketer, which says that Facebook won't be No. 1 in U.S. digital display advertising this year.
Obama Health Care Law Tax Penalty Will Hit 6 Million Uninsured: CBO
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:50
WASHINGTON -- Nearly 6 million Americans – most of them in the middle class – will face a tax penalty for not carrying medical coverage once President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law is fully in place...
Kristen Bell Engaged To Dax Shepard, Says She Is A Good Girl
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:49
For Dax Shepard of TV's "Parenthood," life and love boil down to a matter of putting things into perspective. Read More...
Arizona Immigration Law Spurs Education Campaign
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:49
PHOENIX -- A day after the most contentious provision of Arizona's immigration law took effect, rallies were planned around Phoenix to protest the law that civil rights activists contend will lead to systematic racial pr...
'Derek': Ricky Gervais Series Comes To Netflix
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:48
"Derek," Ricky Gervais' latest series, is coming to Netflix. The new series will stream on Netflix in the US, Canada, Latin America and Scandinavia in 2013. "Derek" will hit Netflix in the UK and Ireland after its Channe...
Michael J. Fox 'Ellen' Appearance Will Inspire You
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:47
Michael J. Fox has a big year ahead of him: he'll appear in new episodes of "The Good Wife" this fall and NBC will air a show starring Fox in 2013. His full-time return to television -- along with his "beautiful wife" an...
AUDIO: 'How we found missing speed flyer'
BBC - 20 Sep 2012 01:46
A British extreme sports enthusiast from London, who went missing in the Swiss Alps for three days, has been found alive thanks to a campaign using Facebook.
'No military solution' in Syria
BBC - 20 Sep 2012 01:45
The UN secretary general says there may not be a military solution to Syria's conflict, though both sides seem intent on defeating the other by force.
Shakira Expecting First Child
ABC News - 20 Sep 2012 01:41
After months of speculation, Shakira has confirmed that she’s pregnant. “As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give prio...
Aung San Suu Kyi given US honour
BBC - 20 Sep 2012 01:41
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is presented with America's highest civilian award, as the US lifts sanctions on Burma's president.
Demographics To Blame For Inescapable Deflation
Forbes - 20 Sep 2012 01:40
When higher numbers of younger people are entering around age 20 at average, you get inflation, when higher numbers of older people are retiring around age 63 you get deflation in prices.
47 Percent This Year Includes At Least 20.2 Million Seniors
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:39
NEW YORK -- Senior citizens support Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama by a margin of about 20 percent, according to a recent Rasmussen poll. But that doesn't mean the GOP presidential nominee is returning the favor...
Apple Maker Foxconn Closer To Building Brazil Factory
Forbes - 20 Sep 2012 01:38
Foxconn to sign important billion dollar agreement with Brazil to build factory.
Brianna Skriver, 10-Year-Old Girl, Can't Walk, Talk Or Swallow (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:38
Brianna Skriver was a happy, healthy 5-year-old when her mother, Tammy, first noticed a problem with her daughter's walk. Today, five years later, Brianna cannot walk, talk or swallow food, and doctors have no idea why."...
Walmart Meets Quietly With Labor Groups Over Food Supply 'Ethical Sourcing'
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:37
WASHINGTON -- Representatives from the world's largest private employer and other Fortune 500 companies joined worker advocates, trade groups and government officials in a closed-door forum on Wednesday to discuss labor ...
Buffett Rule Act, GOP-Backed Plan To Allow People To Donate More To Treasury, Passes House Vote
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:36
WASHINGTON — Feel your taxes are too low? House Republicans have devised a new convenient way for those worried about government red ink to donate more to the Treasury.And in a dig at President Barack Obama and his...
Salma Hayek Shows Cleavage At ‘Savages' Photo Call (PHOTO)
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:32
Salma Hayek strikes a pose at the photo call for her film "Savages" held at The Mandarin Oriental on Wednesday (September 19) in London, England.Read More... More on Salma Hayek
The Coolest iPhone 5 Cases
ABC News - 20 Sep 2012 01:31
There have been a lot of iPhone 5 cases and accessories released since Apple announced the new phone last week. Some of the coolest accessories might be made by real people, not the machines at some of the more popular m...
New Google Maps Feature Offers 360-Degree Views Of Business Interiors
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:30
Sure, it's fun using Google Street View to take a virtual walk down Main Street, but what about getting a look inside the shops?On Wednesday, Google announced a new functionality that allows Google Maps users to drag and...
The Rebirth Of The Snake Oil Salesman On Wall Street
Forbes - 20 Sep 2012 01:29
While conclusive truth in the securities markets is impossible to find, the overwhelming evidence suggests that active management reliably generates increased cost, tax, and risk while reducing returns.
Jennifer Lopez And Casper Smart Take Her Twins To The Georgia Aquarium (PHOTOS)
The Huffington Post - 20 Sep 2012 01:29
Looks like Jennifer Lopez's kids give her beau the seal of approval! Four-year-old twins Max and Emme stayed close to Casper Smart and a caregiver during an Aug. 28 visit with a harbor seal at the Georgia Aquarium. Read ...