Best no-load mutual funds, auto makers pile on incentives & cable channels undergo makeovers - Today in Money 9/11

Top Mutual Funds: 2007 Rankings
Every September, Kiplinger's looks at the biggest and best-performing mutual funds in the world. Here are their top picks from a database of over 3,000 mutual funds.
Our Complete 2007 Mutual Fund Rankings - Kiplinger.com

Best No-Load Mutual Funds

Auto Makers Pile on Buyer Incentives
Auto dealers are eager to clear out a growing number of leftovers as 2008 models arrive. To clear up the glut, some car makers are using perks like rebates and low financing rates to attract interest.
Auto Makers Pile On Buyer Incentives - WSJ.com


Can Camera-Equipped Mobile Phones Make Families Healthier?
Consumers can now take cell phone pictures of their meals for nutritional consultations.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/09/10/technology/Medicine_2.0.biz2/index.htm


Cable Channels Undergo TV Makeovers
The new year will begin with CourtTV morphing into truTV, followed by Discovery Home blossoming into Planet Green. In the past 12 months OLN (originally Outdoor Life Network), high-definition service INHD and The Biography Channel traded in those names for snazzy new ones: Versus, Mojo and Bio, respectively. Even some channels keeping their brand names are overhauling lineups and images. AMC, Bloomberg TV, IFC, Military Channel and TV Land are getting makeovers; A&E and Lifetime are considering it. The goal: stand out among more than 160 channels.
Cable channels undergo TV makeovers - USATODAY.com
Also: FCC Puts 'a la carte' Cable on the Menu


The Kiddie Tax: Taking the Fun out of Children
Having children used to be an easy way to gain access to a handy little tax shelter. You could shift some of their taxable income (especially from investments) to their kids in order to take advantage of their lower tax rates. But then Congress stepped in and introduced the Kiddie Tax, an antitaxpayer concept designed to take the fun out of this practice. To make matters worse, the Kiddie Tax rules have become even harder to avoid due to unfavorable law changes in 2006 and 2007. Here are some other key aspects of how the Kiddie Tax rules work.
Understanding the Kiddie Tax - SmartMoney.com


Eau de Hotel
The next time you walk into a hotel, close your eyes, listen and inhale. There may even be a water fountain you can run your fingers through or a treat you can taste.The latest trend in hotel design is to appeal to all five of a guest's senses, offering what may be described as a "sensory stay."
Eau de Hotel - New York Times


Two-Buck Chuck Takes a Bite Out of Napa
Fred Franzia, the man behind America's favorite bargain vino, has a big mouth and an even bigger winemaking empire - one that's scaring the bejeezus out of his elitist rivals.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/news/companies/Two_Buck_Chuck.biz2/index.htm?postversion=2007090703