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Lead Concerns Spread Beyond Toys
The government is taking its concern about lead in consumer products beyond toys. New efforts by health and safety officials are looking at potential lead hazards in a host of imported items made in China and Mexico.
Lead Concerns Spread To More Products - WSJ.com


In Credit Crunch, Location Matters
You've heard about how the credit crunch has made it harder for many types of buyers to afford a home or qualify for a mortgage. But here's what you might not realize: The impact isn't the same everywhere. It all depends on where you live. The credit crunch is likely to wreak the most havoc in California, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona and New York, but states such as North Dakota and South Dakota, with less exposure to such extic loans, are barely feeling the pinch of stricter lending rules.
In credit crunch, location matters - USATODAY.com
Also: Your Credit Score May Not Be the Only Thing Driving Your Rate

Best & Worst Bargain Real Estate Markets
In light of affordability, home price forecasts, and job growth projections, here's where smart home buyers should and should not look now. Among the bargains are Austin, Baton Rouge, Durham & Houston. The worst deals are in Miami, Reno and many areas of California.
Where Are All the Real Estate Deals? In Pictures: Best/Worst Bargain Markets

Caught in a Toxic Mortgage
Meet the Olivers: good credit and low risk. So why are they in danger of losing their home? How to get deep in mortgage trouble in one hard lesson.
Caught in a toxic mortgage - The Olivers - Sep. 17, 2007

Top 10 Value Stocks With Increasing Dividends
Harley-Davidson, Tidewater, First Marblehead, Office Depot and Lincoln Electric are among the ten stocks on Stockpickr's short list.
Top 10 Value Stocks With Increasing Dividends - TheStreet.com


Celebrity Endorsements Gone Bad
Is it worth it for companies to pay celebrities millions to endorse their products? Macy's is the latest name that is banking on star power with its new campain, but more times than not the endorsements aren't worth it. Michael Jordan's Nike endorsement is the gold standard of successful campaigns, but there have been a lot more duds. Here are some notoriously bad deals.
Celebs Who Un-Sell Products - Forbes.com In Pictures: Endorsements Gone Bad
Related: Macy's Hopes Star Power Lifts Its Profile

Top 10 Family Entertainment Attractions
What are families spending their hard-earned dollars on this year? Favorites like Disney and Sesame Street make the list along with a few friendly surprises that have managed to captivate families with colorful characters, fun jingles, and lots of soul.
Fast Company | The Top 10 Family Entertainment Attractions

The New Motorcycles: Bigger, Faster, Deadlier
A horsepower battle in the cycle industry has produced bikes that have the power of a car but often weigh less than ever. These "superbikes" are helping to make 2007 the deadliest year yet for motorcycle riders.
The New Motorcycles: Bigger, Faster, Deadlier - WSJ.com

:) Turns 25
First use of the emoticon took place 25 years ago in an electronic bulletin board message about online humor.
The :-) turns 25 - CNNmoney

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