In the News:
--Time Warner Profit Rises on Adelphia, AOL; Reaffirms 2006 Outlook
-- Facebook's Value Declines as Traffic Numbers Decline
-- R.R. Donnelley to Acquire Banta in $1.3 Billion Deal
-- United Airlines Posts 2nd Quarter of Profit After 6 Years of Losses
-- Cendant Ex-Chairman Found Guilty
-- Blockbuster Goes After Netflix
-- Krispy Kreme Loss Widens
-- Burger King Posts Higher Earnings
-- CVS in Talks to Buy Caremarx
-- NYSE Plans to Close 20% of Trading Floor
-- Andy Serwer Named New Managing Editor at Fortune


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Men Want to Look Good Too
Over the past 5 years men having plastic surgery surged 44%.While the jump in demand isn't unique to the gender, doctors say it speaks to many men's desire to boost their looks--often through quickie treatments that don't cause a lot of bruising or require lengthy recovery times. Botox, microdermabrasion or laser hair removal were the top three most popular among males last year.
Most Popular Plastic Surgery for Men - Forbes.com


It's Hip to Hem
Sewing is making a comeback as 'Project Runway' and retro fad inspire a new generation. Amid new interest among fashion-obsessed teens, as well as Gen-Xers settling down in their first homes, fabric stores that teach sewing are seeing their classes filling up and adding waiting lists. The sewing trend piggybacks on broader interest in home arts, from knitting to cooking, that has been building in recent years.
It's Hip to Hem - WSJ.com


Value Vacations
For a fresh travel experience, consider these five unexpected, un-touristy destinations where your dollar will stretch up to 70% further.
Value Vacations

Today in Money & Finance is prepared each weekday morning by Allan Halprin, managing editor of AOL Money & Finance.