Business
Hawaii Ferry Sits Idle Amid Protests and Court Rulings
An $85 million ferry that was designed to transform transportation among the Hawaiian Islands is sitting idle amid a dispute over environmental safety. Read more…
Square Feet: Resorts Respond to the Yacht Parking Problem
Some resort developers have found a niche that has not been fully mined: luxe marinas with boat slips that can serve giant yachts. Read more…
In 3rd Recall, Mattel Says More Toys Include Lead
The latest recall ? the third in five weeks ? covers 675,000 units of various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured from Sept. 30, 2006, to Aug. 20. Read more…
The School Cafeteria, on a Diet
School districts across the country have been taking steps to make food in schools healthier, but some parents say they are are taking it too far. Read more…
Advertising: Breathless Pitches for Penny Stocks, Now in Newspapers
The promotion of penny stocks, for years a staple of Internet spam, has recently burst forth in splashy full-page ads in major daily newspapers. Read more…
New Ties Found to Link Lenders and Colleges
A Congressional report suggests that there has been more questionable conduct in the ties between colleges and student loan companies than previously reported, this time involving charitable giving to build business. Read more…
Panel Rejects Microsoft?s Open Format
A panel of software experts unexpectedly rebuffed Microsoft?s bid to have its open document format, Office Open XML, recognized as an international standard. Read more…
Valentino and Partner Will Be Leaving His Fashion House
The news ended speculation that has buzzed around the fashion house since a gala in Rome in July celebrating the iconic Italian couturier?s 45 years in the business. Read more…
Time Inc. to Close Business 2.0
The magazine, which has been suffering from a decline in advertising revenue, will cease publication after its October issue. Read more…
Square Feet: Where Office Prices and Rents Are Not in Sync
In San Francisco, a real estate buying frenzy has fizzled out in the aftermath of the credit crisis, which has halted most major office building sales. Read more…
