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Monday, November 9, 2009

The Non-Travel Business
New York Times
2009-11-09 13:58:15 PST
"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," may be the best maxim to explain why travel companies are getting into the virtual meeting business, actually helping clients avoid flying halfway around the globe. Read More »
Justices Question Patent for Abstract Business Innovations
New York Times
2009-11-09 13:58:15 PST
Supreme Court justices on Monday took up a case that could reshape the realm of what can be patented and expressed skepticism about giving protection to abstract business innovations. Read More »
In Africa, the Flight Is Just a Trip's First Leg
New York Times
2009-11-09 13:58:15 PST
AFRICA fascinates me. The land itself is magnificent, as are its people. Despite the hardships they have endured, they are hopeful about a brighter future. Read More »
UK's FSA boss calls for banking reform
Irish Examiner
2009-11-09 13:33:14 PST
The head of the City watchdog in the UK today said bankers had failed to take responsibility for the financial meltdown as he made a new call for reform in the industry. Read More »
In Google Book Case, a Request for More Time
New York Times
2009-11-09 12:58:14 PST
The parties to the Google book settlement, which would legalize the creation of a vast library of digital books, have asked the judge overseeing a revision of the agreement for an extension to this Friday, Nov. Read More »
GM Ceo Henderson in Germany discussing Opel future
Detnews.com - Autos Insider
2009-11-09 12:52:00 PST
The chief executive of General Motors Co. met with leaders of its Opel unit on Monday to discuss the European subsidiary's automaker's future, a week after GM abruptly decided to keep it instead of selling a majority stake. Read More »
Milk marketers' chocolate campaign annoys some nutritionists
San Jose Mercury News
2009-11-09 12:14:14 PST
The creators of the "Got Milk?" campaign are getting ready to make a big push to keep chocolate milk on kids' minds and on school lunch menus, a plan that has some educators and obesity activists none too pleased. Read More »
Kraft's $16.4B Cadbury bid starts takeover tussle
TwinCities.com
2009-11-09 12:08:58 PST
Kraft Foods has gone hostile in its bid to buy Cadbury but didn't sweeten its first bid, drawing an immediate rejection from the British candy maker in what is likely to be a lengthy takeover struggle. Read More »
Stocks Rise After Stimulus Push at G-20 Meeting
New York Times
2009-11-09 11:38:12 PST
The comments and statements made by the world's finance ministers over the weekend helped to send shares higher on Monday while weakening the dollar . Read More »
McDonald's flexes muscle
MarketWatch
2009-11-09 11:32:19 PST
McDonald's Corp. overcame flat results in the U.S. with strong overseas growth, pushing its same-store and overall sales higher last month, the fast-food giant said Monday. Read More »