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When Athens met Athens

Oct 24, 2011
This final note from Athens, Ga., today. It's worth a mention that there are a bunch of other Athenses in the United States. Athens, Ala., Ohio and...

Want to drive a NYC taxi? It could cost you $1 million

Oct 21, 2011
This final note today. Taxicabs are a regular sight along New York City's busy streets. But you can't drive one without a taxi medallion, an alum...

The Real World: Zuccotti Park?

Oct 20, 2011
This final note today, which is either the beginning of the end of Occupy Wall Street, or its rise to a place in the cultural firmament. MTV is s...

Apple reports fourth quarter results

Oct 18, 2011
This final note today, which can properly be filed under the 'What the heck does Wall Street know, anyway?' label. Apple reported fourth quarter...

Mattel in talks to buy Thomas the Tank Engine

Oct 17, 2011
This final note today, just to prove not all mergers and acquisitions are mercenary and money-grubbing. The Wall Street Journal reports today Ma...

Fitch downgrades two Euro banks, puts others on watchlist

Oct 13, 2011
This final note today, your every-now-and-then reminder that banks are still shaky, despite the billions in profits JPMorgan Chase reported this...

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