Naughty side of Valentine's Day & Super Bowl economy - Today in Money 1/29

In the News:

· Fed Weighs Another Rate Cut at First Meeting of Year

· Wal-Mart Cuts Prices his Week 10%-30% to Boost Shopping & Help Economy

· Countrywide Posts Worst-Than-Expected $422M Quarterly Loss

· John Malone Moves to Oust IAC's Barry Diller

· Durable Goods Orders Surge 5.2%

· Eli Lilly 4Q Earnings Rise Sharply

· American Express Earnings Tumble

· Nevada Had Top Foreclosure Rate in 2007

· EMC Profit Jumps 35%

· New Home Sales Plunge; Biggest Annual Drop Ever

· Millions of iPhones Go AWOL

· Watch Dog Group to Keep Super Bowl Advertises on Their Toes

Super Bowl, Super Business
Super Sunday generates major bucks for all involved, from its host network to snackmakers, HDTV sellers, and especially the game's host city.
The Super Bowl Economy

In Pictures: See Who Earns the Most From the Super Bowl

Also: Get Ready Peyton, Eli Is Poised for Endorsement Success

Sports' Most Expensive Ticket
Think the cost of a movie ticket is inflated? Take a look at how much Super Bowl-goers have coughed up through the years.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/01/0128_superbowl_tickets/index_01.htm

Naughty Side of Valentine's Day is Big Business
Valentine's Day marks the busy season for companies that make "pleasure products" and other adult merchandise -- a $2 billion industry that's moving out of the shadows and into your local shopping mall. From high-end lingerie to custom condoms, a look at the businesses cashing in on the naughty side of Valentine's Day.
Why Sex Sells More Than Ever - Inc. In Pictures: America's Sexiest Businesses

How to Avoid Gym Germs
While logging a half-hour of circuit training will obviously do your body good, touching equipment that might have been recently handled by another sweaty, sick or infected person could do the opposite. And athlete's foot is just the beginning. Experts warn that if you're using a shared yoga mat, for example, you could be at risk for ringworm. Coming into contact with sweat left behind on a machine could lead to a staph infection, usually manifesting in the form of pimples or boils. Here are top rules to live by.
How To Avoid Gym Germs - Forbes.com

How to Make Travel Complaints & Get Compensated
The travel industry long ago abandoned any pretense of providing good service -- or even meeting their minimum published standards. They are also spectacularly inept at service recovery. Here are ten tips for getting just compensation when things go awry on the road.
How to Make Travel Complaints - Portfolio.com

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