10 Tech Giants to Buy Now
Shares of companies such as IBM, Nokia and Microsoft have taken a hit along with the rest of the market, but they don't deserve to be this cheap. Other tech stocks to consider include Apple, Cisco, Google, HP, Intel, Oracle and Qualcomm.
Ten Tech Giants to Buy Now - Kiplinger.com
New Life for Grocery Store Standbys
Innovation is Pinnacle's lifeblood. The N.J.-based company -- which so far owns or licenses more than a dozen food brands -- specializes in acquiring venerable, but stagnant, brand names in need of TLC. It then works to breathe new life into them with updated formulations, new products, improved packaging, added convenience and smart marketing. Among the brands in Pinnacle's cub bard are Duncan Hines, Lender's Bagels, Log Cabin, Hungry Man, Mrs. Butterworth, Aunt Jemima, Swanson and more.
Pinnacle gives new life to old standbys - USATODAY.com
America's Most In-Debt Households
Residents of Modesto, California have the distinction of being the most in-debt city in the country with only 19% of home equity on average in their homes. Residents of Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Atlanta also are among the most in-debt households in the country.
America's Most In-Debt Households - Forbes.com
American Eyeful
The clothing company, known for ads resembling 1980s porn and for the pervy antics of controversial founder Dov Charney, is seeing sales climb as it buys up more cheap ad space on sites such as MySpace and Facebook than any other U.S. apparel retailer.
American Apparel's Internet Ads - Portfolio.com
Protect Yourself Online & 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Consumer Reports' exclusive survey and tests reveal where the biggest security threats still exist. We tell you how to avoid becoming one of the millions of victims. Plus: These common mistakes can ruin your computer or invite identity theft.
ConsumerReports.org - Protect yourself online: State of the net 2008
Also: ConsumerReports.org - Online blunders: common mistakes
Is the U.S. Government Exposing You to ID Theft?
CR Investigates. Government is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to exposing your personal information. Here's what you can do about it.
ConsumerReports.org - Government ID leaks: CR Investigates
What's Tops for the Tub: Best Shower Cleaners
As frightening as the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is, many of us encounter something equally upsetting every time we shower or bathe, a shower or tub spotted with soap scum, mildew, rust, or hard-water stains. Consumer Reports puts 12 cleaners to the test and here is what is best for you. Comet & Ajax powders were the top-rated cleaners.
ConsumerReports.org - Shower cleaners: What's best for your tub?
4 Steps to Boost Your Car's Trade-In Value
Getting a great deal on a trade-in comes down to a little preparation and driving a hard bargain on the lot.
4 steps to boost car trade-in value -Bankrate.com
How Brad & Angelina's Twins Can Save the World
Brad and Angelina are reportedly donating the proceeds from their $14 million People magazine payday to charity. Here's what that money can accomplish in the third world.
How Brad and Angelina's Twins Can Save the World | MainStreet
The Web's 10 Most Unusual Social Networks
Odd hobbies? Bizarre preoccupations? You'll fit right in. Witness the rise of niche social networks, where hamster enthusiasts, mustache lovers, even lonely farmers can find kindred spirits to commune (and sometimes sleep) with.
The Web's 10 Most Unusual Social Networks | Fast Company










