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| 10 Things Gas Stations Won't Tell You | Some things could save consumers money...or prevent them from losing money unnecessarily. | | After the death of a salesman, what happens to ad campaign? | For some companies, the death of a salesman is a tough blow. Billy Mays' and Ed McMahon's deaths probably will have little effect on OxiClean and FreeCreditReport.com, but the demise of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas was devastating to the fast-food company. | | Is The Worst Over? Most Economists Say Yes | As the year's second half begins, most economists are saying the economy will begin to grow slowly in the fall. But hopes for a faster recovery cooled Thursday when the Labor Department said another 467,000 jobs disappeared in June. | | Risks, Benefits Of Securitization Under Scrutiny | These days, almost anytime someone borrows to fund a business, buy a car or get a mortgage, the debt gets repackaged into a security that can be bought or sold like a stock. But critics say abuses in the securitization market helped bring about the housing meltdown. | | The Bank Anger tour across the blogosphere | Now, I know that it's nothing new to blast a bank on a blog, or trash it on Twitter or spread your fury about their practices on Facebook, but with bank fees climbing and climbing (overdraft fees are estimated to cost Americans $38.5 billion this year), I went on my own little Internet tour today, looking around for reactions to banking fees... | | Copyright DIGG.com |
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| News From: Politics |  |
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| Geoffrey Dunn: The Real Story Behind Palin's Bombshell | Some pundits have said that Palin's resignation is out of character. Hardly. Don't forget that she resigned from her last statewide office. Sarah Palin is a quitter. | | Sarah Palin Threatens To Sue Entire Internet, Via Twitter | How did you spend the Fourth of July? *****-insane American Quitter Sarah Palin ended her own special “Independence Day” by posting a series of desperate grammar-challenged nonsense and vicious threats on her Facebook and Twitter pages. Really. | | Broadcaster Sued for Firing Emp. Based on Political Email | It was the story of an e-mail heard around the world. You may remember Jérôme Bourreau-Guggenheim who expressed opposition in an e-mail to his member of parliament. That e-mail went back to his employer, TF1, who then promptly fired him because of his political views back in May. Now, Bourreau-Guggenheim is suing TF1 for discrimination. | | Walt Disney World unveils robotic version of President Obama | Now, we've never been to this "Hall of Presidents" at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but we're thinking about heading down there today -- not because the newest animatronic addition -- President Barack Obama -- has just been unveiled, but because his likeness is so... unlike him, so incredibly, terrifyingly creepy. | | 'Iran Trial' for UK Embassy Staff | Some UK embassy staff detained in Tehran and accused of inciting protests after disputed elections will face trial, a top Iranian cleric says. | | Copyright DIGG.com |
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| Federer win breaks Sampras record | Roger Federer becomes the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beats Andy Roddick 16-14 in the fifth set for a sixth Wimbledon and 15th major title. | | Federer Beats Roddick In Epic Final | Roger Federer made tennis history at Wimbledon Sunday, defeating Andy Roddick 16-14 in the fifth to claim his 15th career major and surpass Pete Sampras' record for most Grand Slam singles titles | | MLB pays tribute to Lou Gehrig on 70th anniversary of speech | Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon's stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays. | | Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest With 68 Dog WR | This is a three-peat victory over Kobayashi as he keeps the Yellow Mustard Belt in the US. | | Steve McNair Found Shot To Death | Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville. | | Copyright DIGG.com |
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