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17 Mar 2009 10:10

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Biz: Well, they’re building new homes again. But is that good?

  • +22% increase in housing starts in February – not huge but pretty good source
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16 Mar 2009 22:32

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Biz, U.S.: The Rocky staffers’ new project, InDenverTimes, sets a lofty goal

  • 50,000 subscriptions by April to start out source
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16 Mar 2009 22:25

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Biz, U.S.: P-I’s online focus: An evolution away from print

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16 Mar 2009 22:13

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Biz, U.S.: On the death, from the Post-Intelligencer’s editor & publisher

  • Tonight we’ll be putting the paper to bed for the last time. But the bloodline will live on.
  • Editor and Publisher Roger Oglesby • During the announcement, which was made today. As you might imagine, it wasn’t exactly a fun day for them today. • source
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16 Mar 2009 22:09

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Biz, U.S.: Seattle learns to live life with one less newspaper

  • The Post-Intelligencer will print its last issue tomorrow after 146 years of publication. It will survive as an online-only pub. source
  • Just a handful of employees will be kept on for the online venture. Sadly. :( Stay strong, former P-I staff! We got your back! source
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16 Mar 2009 21:14

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Biz, U.S.: Sen. Chris Dodd has a novel idea for the AIG bonuses

  • 98% amount Dodd wants to tax the massive paydays source
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16 Mar 2009 21:02

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Biz: The Dow’s winning streak ends at four days

  • -7 decline in the Dow on Monday; that’s really not so bad source
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16 Mar 2009 09:34

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Biz, U.S.: Ben Bernanke: We COULD be out of the woods by late ’09

  • We’ve seen some progress in the financial markets, absolutely. But until we get that stabilized and working normally, we’re not going to see recovery.
  • Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke • On the recession and the biggest problem – the clogged up credit and financial markets. Bernanke said that if things ease up, the recession could end this year. Also, he was on “60 Minutes” last night, where he mentioned he’s “slammed the phone more than a few times on discussing AIG.” • source
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15 Mar 2009 23:59

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Biz, U.S.: This looks heartening for the Rocky Mountain News.

Some former staffers will make a big announcement tomorrow. Good luck, guys. *fingers crossed* source
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15 Mar 2009 21:46

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Biz, U.S.: Job-seekers take themselves out to the ballpark, en masse

  • 10,000 potential employees surrounded Dodger Stadium in L.A. looking for a job this weekend source
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