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Obama backs workers' sit-in
The president-elect says laid-off workers staging a sit-in at a window and door factory in Chicago are "right" to demand their pay. I wonder if the company is looking for a bailout.
Foreign cars deluge U.S. ports
U.S. ports are packed with foreign cars looking for a home, but nobody's in a mood to buy them. How much is that coupe in the window? What? How much is it without the destination and shipping charges?
Professor: Procrastinators are multiplying
A Calgary University business professor has published a new book showing an increase in procrastinators in the world. I'm going to read it later. No, really I am. (No I'm not.)
New York Senate seat sparks Dem clash
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants the Senate seat that Ted Kennedy is trying to secure for his niece Caroline. It looks like Bill Clinton will be the tie-breaker.
Merrill Lynch chief eyes $10 million bonus
Merrill Lynch's top honcho is asking for a $10 million bonus for keeping the company out of bankruptcy. Better ask now while the money's still there.
Traditional baby names make comeback
Most U.S. parents chose classic names for their children — and their children breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Credit cards will fade with economy
People in the know say the public will use credit cards less often as the economy worsens. These people aren't "economists." They are credit card holders.
MBA posts resume in his cab
A cabbie in New York City has posted his resume in his cabbie to attract employers. And he conducts job interviews in the car wash.
Ted Kennedy seeks Senate seat for Caroline
What would the Senate be without a Kennedy in it? We may never know.
Chemicals spur male-to-female species shift
An abundance of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment is turning males in some species into females. Its the ultimate expression of girl power.
Scientists: Earth needs asteroid shield
Scientists are calling for a $100 million shield to guard the planet from a close encounter with an asteroid. It's a lesson they've learned from the dinosaurs.
Jefferson loses re-election bid in La.
Rep. William Jefferson lost his re-election bid in Louisiana — and it doesn't look like retirement is going to be an option for him.
O.J. nixed deal for less prison time
O.J. Simpson rejected a plea deal that would have give him a shorter sentence than the 15-year prison term he received Friday. Once again O.J. proves himself to be the genius we thought he was.
British eye cell phone service on the moon
The United Kingdom's space agency is thinking about placing satellite to provide cell phone service on the moon. I never knew the UK had a space agency — and now I see why.
Study: Smart men have better sperm
British researchers have discovered that intelligent men have higher quality sperm than less-intelligent men. Just one more thing to feel inadequate about.
