Archive for April, 2010
The recession is over? Yeah, right
The numbers indicate that the longest downturn since the Depression has finally ended. But the numbers haven’t erased a lot of the nation’s economic pain.
No CommentsBreak up the big banks — now
Financial innovation is more likely when banks compete. But today’s megabanks are more conducive to crony capitalism than free enterprise.
No CommentsShould you switch to a prepaid cell?
Prepaid service is looking more attractive, but it’s not for everybody. Six factors can help you determine whether you’d be better off without a cell phone contract.
No CommentsFor seniors, wrecks are more severe
Older drivers have the highest rates of fatal and incapacitating crashes and the most accidents per mile driven, researchers say.
No CommentsFavre: I need ankle surgery in order to play in 2010
Brett Favre is telling ESPN he needs surgery on his left ankle to
play another season for the Minnesota Vikings.
Reports: LeBron scores 2nd straight NBA MVP
A person familiar with the announcement says LeBron James has won
the NBA’s MVP Award for the second straight year. The Cleveland
Cavaliers star will receive the honor Sunday at the University of
Akron.
Cavs vs Celtics video preview
Tiger and Phil square off at Quail Hollow
Tiger hanging dangerously close to cut line at Quail Hollow.
Rain in the forecast for Kentucky Derby (AP)
AP – It’s anybody’s Kentucky Derby. The super horse is out with a swollen leg and a forecast for rain threatens to turn the Churchill Downs track to slop.
Favre says ankle injury not ‘debilitating’ (AP)
AP – The annual waiting game to see whether Brett Favre returns to the NFL got a bit more complicated Friday. The 40-year-old quarterback said in a statement posted on his website that he needs surgery on his left ankle in order to play this season for the Minnesota Vikings. But he said he’s had surgery on it twice before, the injury “is not debilitating” and he’s come through far worse in his long career.