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No more thumbs on At the Movies'
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The show that started with Siskel and Ebert is now Lyons and Mankiewicz. Full story »
Freddie CEO earns $19.8 million
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Freddie Mac Chairman and Chief Executive Richard Syron pocketed nearly $19.8 million in compensation last year, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday, even though the mortgage company's stock lost half its value. Full story »
CEO steps down as AMD struggles
Friday, July 18, 2008
The CEO of chip-maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is stepping down. Hector Ruiz, right, will be replaced by the No. 2 executive, Dirk Meyer. Full story »
Wall Street Journal cuts 50 on staff
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Wall Street Journal is eliminating 50 editorial positions as part of a realignment that combines editorial oversight for its print and online editions, Managing Editor Robert Thomson said Wednesday. Full story »
MillerCoors heading for Chicago
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
MillerCoors officials say the headquarters for their new joint venture will be in downtown Chicago. The company chose not to settle in Milwaukee, where SABMiller PLC's Miller Brewing Co. is based, or in Golden, Colo., home of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Full story »
Apple sells 1 million iPhones in first 3 days
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Apple Inc. said Monday it has sold 1 million iPhones in the three days since the release of the latest model on Friday. Full story »
IRS: There's still time to claim rebate
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The government on Friday sent out the last of the economic stimulus checks for people who filed tax returns before April 15. Full story »
Window coatings can channel energy
Friday, July 11, 2008
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a system that turns windows into a solar collector, still letting people see clearly. Full story »
Japanese man, 45, dies of overwork, labor bureau says
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A Japanese labor bureau has ruled that one of Toyota's top car engineers died from working too many hours. He averaged more than 80 hours of overtime per month. Full story »
Beer Pong's' rating criticized
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Connecticut's attorney general isn't happy that a video game called "Beer Pong" was rated suitable for children as young as 13. Full story »
Utah adopts four-day workweek to save energy
Saturday, July 5, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY — Starting next month, it will be "TGIT" for Utah state employees. As in: "Thank God It's Thursday."
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Recording engineers at Capitol Studios fear effects of condo project
Saturday, July 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Standing in the photo-lined hallway, you can almost hear the history. Full story »
Airlines no longer taking cash onboard
Friday, July 4, 2008
Don't bother hitting the ATM before boarding your flight — Full story »
American could cut 900 flight attendant jobs
Thursday, July 3, 2008
American Airlines says it could cut 900 flight attendant jobs as it reduces flights to cope with record high fuel costs. Full story »
Starbucks closing 600 stores in U.S.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday that it will close 600 underperforming company-operated stores in the next year, up dramatically from its previous plan for 100 closures, a sign that the coffee shop operator is feeling pain from the faltering U.S. economy. About 12,000 workers will be affected, according to Starbucks spokeswoman Valerie O'Neil. Full story »
