By LIYUN JIN, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program has given a badly needed boost to the ailing auto industry at the expense of charities that rely on car donations to raise funds.

Staying afloat is key in the boating industry but some manufacturers and dealers are close to being capsized by the stormy economy.

The problems at Genmar Holdings Inc. in Minneapolis, which owns 13 brands and is the nation's second largest boat manufacturer, is typical in the industry these days.

Stock prices and retirement funds might be fizzling, but the dating scene is hotter than ever.

"People want to be with someone when times are tough," said Brian Barcaro, founder of CatholicMatch.com, which has seen steady growth during the recession.