Group Think, Duct Tape and Slam Dunks
“Yes We Can” The Associated Press NEW YORK– In any normal year, it would be impossible to discern a coherent theme from a year of American pop culture, try as we journalists might. This year was different. The presidential campaign seeped into our culture everywhere it could: into our music, our television, our street art, […]
MoreBy Tim Shipman in Washington The Telegraph UK George S. Patton, America’s greatest combat general of the Second World War, was assassinated after the conflict with the connivance of US leaders, according to a new book. “We’ve got a terrible situation with this great patriot, he’s out of control and we must save him from […]
MoreDec. 19 (Bloomberg) — Polaroid Corp., the pioneer of instant photography, sought bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years, blaming an alleged $2 billion fraud at its parent company Petters Group Worldwide LLC. Petters Group, which acquired the 71-year-old company in 2005, has unsecured claims against Polaroid totaling $213.5 million, according to papers […]
MoreOwners find themselves trapped underwater By Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY Michael and Cynthia Russell wanted to move to New York City, where they both work. Jobs are more plentiful there than in their town of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. But like millions of Americans today, the couple are stuck. They owe about $80,000 more on the home […]
More(AP) Looking to beef up your mojo this holiday season? Burger King Corp. may have just the thing. The home of the Whopper has launched a new men’s body spray called “Flame.” The company describes the spray as “the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat.” The fragrance is on sale at New […]
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