Massachusetts lawmakers desperate for additional revenue are eyeing the endowments of deep-pocketed private colleges to bolster the state's coffers by more than $1 billion a year, asserting that the schools' rising fortunes undercut their nonprofit status. picked by maxriter 5 hours ago

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reportedly is snapping up Yahoo stock in preparation for a possible attempt to replace the Internet company's board after the directors turned down Microsoft's $47.5 billion takeover offer. picked by vyoma999 3 days ago

An NPR program explaining exactly what happened with the current real estate and economic problems plaguing the US. Get through the first couple minutes (past the raspy voice guy) and you get to the actual program. Long listen but worth it. picked by cheeselog1234 3 days ago

About 45 feet beneath the ocean's surface lies a cemetery with gates, pathways, plaques and even benches.

The Neptune Memorial Reef, which opened last fall, is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. picked by 2manyusernames 3 days ago

The Neptune Memorial Reef is seen by its creators as a perfect final resting spot for those who loved the sea. They hope that one day the reef will cover 16 acres and have room for 125,000 remains. picked by cb__ 5 days ago

Rent one! Flexpetz provides a rent-a-dog service for those or who cannot afford the full-time commitment of looking after a dog. picked by suebe 6 days ago

What does it take to make a perfect ice cube? Like in so many things, I guess it takes tons of buck. So, does this ice look like it's worth it? picked by deepcleanfun 1 week ago

A company developing a non-stick chewing gum that can be easily removed from pavements and shoes has raised 10 million pounds to help bring its product to market. picked by AutumnLotus 1 week ago

In a time when many families are cutting back on spending of automobiles and gas, Chrysler is offering an incentive to new car buyers: $2.99 a gallon gas.

The car manufacturer will provide purchasers of new Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep cars a $2.99 gas guarantee, starting on Wednesday and running through June 2. picked by ImNotBlue 1 week ago

The hot, hot scene that mixes the sequined halter top crowd with the Huggies crowd, complete with 'beverage of choice'. picked by tigertony 2 weeks ago

However, iCall is Windows-only and doesn't always work. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

It is a health and safety law that funeral homes cannot resell used coffins to the general public.(so...sit on it) picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

It took 160 years, but most salmon fishing has been banned on the west coast. A commercial fishery disaster has been declared.

Follow up to 2many's post picked by suebe 2 weeks ago

Starbucks will be slashing expansion plans after its second-quarter profits fell 28%. They say that the current market conditions are the worst in their 37-year history. DUPE

Perhaps people are learning that spending $4 for .30 cents of product isn't a wise move. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

The people from "Kelly's Blue Book" list their picks of the 10 coolest cars that list for under $18,000 picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Decides to destroy 4,703 brand new cars, worth almost $100 million, after mishap at sea leaves cargo ship with 60-degree list. picked by tigertony 2 weeks ago

The billionaire financier Kirk Kerkorian made a dramatic move on another Detroit automaker Monday with an announcement that he had acquired a 4.7 percent stake in the Ford Motor Company and planned a $170 million cash offer for an additional 20 million shares. picked by JDRucker 3 weeks ago

American farmers have been growing genetically modified crops for years, from seeds engineered to resist pests and chemicals. These patented seeds produced bigger crops and profits for farmers who bought them from companies like DuPont and Monsanto, but for other farmers the seeds have created a host of problems. picked by dollyllama 3 weeks ago

The news comes as a shock to Tupperware picked by tigertony 3 weeks ago

For used car dealer Ivan Hoyos, accepting a sport utility vehicle as a trade-in is no longer good business. picked by Bornbad 3 weeks ago

Not surprisingly, Starbucks cited the U.S. economic downturn for its troubles. picked by Bornbad 3 weeks ago

An action-man style doll of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has gone on sale in the Ukraine, with saleswomen comparing the doll to Barbie.

Supermarkets in the capital Kiev are stocking the 40 centimetre high figure of the Fuehrer, complete with jackboots, leather trench-coat and swastika armband. picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago

Man points out that they may want to talk to Anheuser-Busch about Bud. picked by tigertony 3 weeks ago

Video follow up to yesterdays post - picked by topofall 3 weeks ago

A designer renowned for his glamorous gowns worn by Diana, Princess of Wales unveiled his latest collection today - for staff at McDonald's.

Bruce Oldfield, who numbers Catherine Zeta Jones, Bianca Jagger, Jerry Hall and Jemima Khan among his client list, has created a range for the fast food giant's 67,000 UK staff. picked by AutumnLotus 3 weeks ago