Business & Technology
Look for housing changes when Democrats rule
By HOLDEN LEWIS
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Homeowners and prospective homebuyers will see changes when the Democrats take control of both houses of Congress early in 2007. Democrats have different priorities from Republicans on issues such as affordable housing, land-use restrictions and predatory lending.
The political party that has the most influence over the size of Americans' monthly mortgage payments didn't get a single vote.
New Mercedes offers drivers an embrace
By RICHARD WILLIAMSON
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The new Mercedes-Benz CL550 is a luxury coupe that literally embraces its driver.
Take a left turn in the coupe and you will feel the left side bolster of the seat move inward toward your body to prevent you from sliding even a millimeter in your seat.
Stats on 2007 Mercedes Benz CL550
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550
TYPE: Rear-drive, full-size luxury coupe.
PRICE: $95,500 base.
WHERE BUILT: Germany.
KEY RIVALS: BMW 6 Series; Jaguar XK; Bent
Pay attention to details on resumes
By MARVIN WALBERG
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
As a writer and job search coach, I'm very aware of the importance of detail and editing. As job seekers, I encourage you to pay attention to every detail of your job search, and learn to edit every job search related document, from cover letters to resumes to thank you notes.
Best Buy tests softer approach for women
By CHRIS SERRES
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tracy Schwardt dislikes almost everything about Best Buy stores, from the bass-heavy thump-thump-thump that comes from the car audio department to the cluttered aisles and crowded checkout lanes.
But Schwardt, a customer service manager at a printing company, had a very different experience on a recent visit to a Best Buy in Eden Prairie, Minn.
Are more airline mergers in the air?
By MIKE MEYERS and SUSAN FEYDER
Sunday, November 19, 2006
US Airways' surprise $8 billion hostile offer Wednesday for bankrupt Delta Air Lines Inc. could be the opening salvo in a barrage of new industry consolidation.
Delta responded by saying it remains intent on emerging from bankruptcy next year as a standalone company; management emphasized that until February, it alone has authority to file a plan with the court detailing how it would operate as a solvent airline.
Phishers troll for seniors' Social Security numbers
By DAVID LAZARUS
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
In an especially brazen attempt to defraud seniors, scammers are sending out bogus e-mails claiming to be from the Social Security Administration that are intended to dupe people into revealing their Social Security numbers.
Immigrants, increasingly, provide elder care in U.S.
By SUSAN FERRISS
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Wanda Moeller's blue eyes dance when she talks about Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Grand Ole Opry _ and Haydee Carrillo, the Salvadoran immigrant who has helped care for her for six years.
Three mornings a week, Carrillo lifts the partially paralyzed Moeller from bed and gives her a bath, breakfast and oxygen treatment.
New Internet security products proliferate
By MIKE BERMAN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
I'm not sure if it's Halloween or the Harvest Moon that attracts them, but developers of products designed to keep us safe and happy while computing have decided that this is the time of year to introduce their new lines of products.
Symantec, McAfee, Grisoft and Panda have all released new versions of their Internet security products using the months when our attention turns to goblins _ and turkeys _ to make us aware of all the new threats that await us in cyberspace.
Norton Internet Security 2007 ($69.99 for one year), Norton Confidential ($29.99), McAfee Internet Security Suite ($49.99 for one year), Grisoft's AVG Internet Security ($69.99 for two years) and Panda Internet Security 2007 Platinum Edition ($43.95 for six months) have all hit store shelves or can be ordered via the Internet.
