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WWE Stars Matt Hardy, The Miz and John Morrison Headed to Cable's Mun2

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:24:05 GMT

"Oh Yeaaah!" The intro line to ECW champion Matt Hardy's theme music says it all.... Read More......(read more)

Wall Street Climbs as Stimulus Plan Becomes More Likely

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:21:00 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as bets rose on the likelihood of a government stimulus package after the release of minutes from the last Fed policy meeting painted a dismal picture of the U.S economy.... Read More......(read more)

Waking Up on the Green Side of the Bed

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:04:01 GMT

Yet another company has joined the ranks of those seeking to help reduce the environmental harm caused by humans. Sealy Global Hospitality , a premier bedding manufacturer, is showing its "greener side" by reinventing the bed.... Read More......(read more)

Apple's New iTunes Strategies: Drop Copy Protection, Change Prices

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:35:05 GMT

Reuters is reporting that Apple Inc , according to various sources, intends to implement several changes to its iTunes/music strategy. Specifically, Apple is set to: ... Read More......(read more)

Senate Turns Burris Away at Door

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:14:03 GMT

WASHINGTON (UPI via COMTEX) -- Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris Tuesday was turned away at the door as he tried to claim the open U.S. Senate seat for Illinois. Burris, 71, arrived on Capitol Hill in a bid to take the seat vacated by President-elect...(read more)

Services Shrink Less Than Expected in December

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:14:03 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The U.S. service sector contracted less severely than expected in December, according to a report released on Tuesday. The Institute for Supply Management said its non-manufacturing index came in at 40.6 in December versus November's...(read more)

HITEC Releases Nation's First List of Top Hispanic IT Executives

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

DETROIT, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from HITEC (the Hispanic IT Executive Council) unveiled its first annual HITEC 100 list which recognizes the nation's top Hispanic executives and rising stars within information technology in the previous...(read more)

Obama Aims for Quick Economic Stimulus, Bipartisan Support

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:29:04 GMT

In pursuit of his twin goals of reviving the economy and transforming the political climate in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama not only wants quick congressional action on his mammoth stimulus package but also wants significant numbers of Republicans...(read more)

Cigna to Cut 1,100 jobs, Citing Weak Economy

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:29:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -- Health insurer Cigna Corp said on Monday it will cut 1,100 jobs, or about 4 percent of its workforce, and consolidate certain operations as it copes with the economic downturn.... Read More......(read more)

Richardson's Withdrawal a Mixed Blessing for Some Activists

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:29:04 GMT

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Survey Finds Older Americans Cutting Spending

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:29:04 GMT

Older Americans are spending less on entertainment and restaurant meals as the recession forces them to focus on paying for essentials such as food, gas and medicine, a survey released on Tuesday said.... Read More......(read more)

Kennedy Loses Favor with N.Y. Voters

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:05 GMT

Caroline Kennedy's popularity is waning after launching a public campaign to be appointed to a vacant New York U.S. Senate seat, a poll indicated. A survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, of Raleigh, N.C., showed that 44 percent of New York State...(read more)

Obama to Tap Retired Admiral as Director of National Intelligence

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:05 GMT

Retired Adm. Dennis Blair is U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's choice to be director of National Intelligence, Democratic insiders said Monday. In addition to Blair, Obama was settling on naming Leon Panetta, who was chief of staff in former President...(read more)

Franken Declared Winner in Minn.

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:05 GMT

Al Franken was declared the winner of Minnesota's long-disputed Senate race Monday, but legal challenges could leave the seat under a cloud. Meeting hours after the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Republican incumbent Norm Coleman's bid to recount an...(read more)

Reid Denies Pressing Blagojevich on Senate Vacancy

Hispanic Business Magazine — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:31:05 GMT

WASHINGTON - Sen. Harry Reid on Sunday denied a report that he pressured Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on whom to appoint to succeed President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate and a suggestion that race was a factor in their conversation early last month......(read more)