9/15 NYT > Business

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. NYT > Business Japan Struggles to Balance Growth and Job Stability September 14, 2009 at 11:33 pm Critics see the impeccably dressed "elevator girls" of Tokyo's Odakyu department store as the embodiment of Japan's productivity problem. Hawaii Tries Green Tools in Remaking Power Grids September 14, 2009 at 11:33 pm Hawaii is experimenting with renewable forms of energy that will allow the state to lessen its dependence on imported oil. On the Road: Looking Beyond the Cutlery to Improve Airport Security September 14, 2009 at 11:31 pm Despite significant improvements in customer service at airport checkpoints, not all the old problems have been solved. Google Releases News-Reading Service September 14, 2009 at 11:27 pm Google is making an attempt to be seen as a friend to the news industry with a new service it hopes will make it easier for readers to view articles. Advertising: Times Web Ads Show Security Breach September 14, 2009 at 11:27 pm Web advertising systems are susceptible to attack by lawbreakers, like the fake antivirus software offer on The Times's Web site. For Speech-Impaired, Insurance Fights Remedy September 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm Despite their usefulness and lower cost, devices like iPhones and netbook PCs that can help the speech-impaired are not covered by Medicare or insurers. Tire Tariffs Are Cheered by Labor September 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm While union leaders hail a move as enforcing trade laws, President Obama is also having to deal with pressures from China and corporate America. Dealbook: A Tough Crowd on Wall Street September 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm Even industry leaders agree that reform is necessary, but they seemed unhappy with the president's stern lecture. Settlement May Be Near in Bank of New York Case September 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm Russia sued the Bank of New York Mellon for $22.5 billion over a 1990s scandal. Home Depot Agrees to Sell Martha Stewart Brands September 14, 2009 at 11:26 pm Home Depot will begin selling a line of home improvement and other products in January featuring the Martha Stewart brand, the companies said on Monday. A Dubai Investment Arm Struggles With Debt Load September 14, 2009 at 11:05 pm The unit of the government-owned Dubai World conglomerate is said to have frozen its investment activity and laid off about 20 percent of its staff. Breakingviews.com: Two Ways to Find Mediocrity in Food September 14, 2009 at 10:56 pm Alone or together, Kraft and Cadbury offer a similar history of mediocre performance. Overseas Stints Are Shorter but Still Challenging September 14, 2009 at 6:34 pm Short-term workers overseas can run afoul of tax and immigration laws, risking fines or even expulsion from the country. News Analysis: As JAL Seeks to Survive, U.S. Rivals Vie for a Stake September 14, 2009 at 5:12 pm As Japan's biggest airline races to raise funds and avoid bankruptcy, it has set the stage for a war of influence between Delta and American Airlines. Mishap Raises New Questions About Second F-35 Engine September 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm A mishap during a test of a Pratt & Whitney engine may increase pressure on the administration to seek an alternate for the F-35 fighter, lawmakers and military analysts said. Intuit Buys Personal Finance Upstart September 14, 2009 at 4:52 pm Mint.com, a start-up whose Web site helps people organize their finances and save cash, rolled into some cash of its own on Monday. Data Review Suggests Heart Unit Helps Men More September 14, 2009 at 4:43 pm An examination of data collected from patients with defibrillators indicates that they may not be not as effective for women. Trust in News Media Falls to New Low in Pew Survey September 14, 2009 at 2:45 pm Record numbers of Americans say the news media is inaccurate, biased and shaped by special interests. Intuit Agrees to Buy Mint.com for $170 Million September 14, 2009 at 2:09 pm Intuit, which makes accounting and tax software, said it has agreed to buy personal finance start-up Mint.com for about $170 million in cash. On Wall Street, Obama Pushes Stricter Finance Rules September 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm The president offered no new policy proposals, but sought to use the speech to mark how the financial system has moved beyond the brink of collapse. Judge Rejects Settlement Over Merrill Bonuses September 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm A judge said a $33 million settlement over Merrill Lynch bonuses "does not comport with the most elementary notions of justice and morality." Magna Says Opel Job Cuts Could Top 10,000 September 14, 2009 at 1:31 pm The losses would be almost double the number mentioned in the original plan in July and include 4,500 cuts in Germany alone. Avaya Tops Bidding for Nortel's Corporate Unit September 14, 2009 at 11:11 am The telecommunications equipment maker will pay $900 million for the corporate network division. Lilly Plans to Cut Work Force by 13.5% September 14, 2009 at 10:56 am The drug maker said that it planned to cut 5,500 jobs under a restructuring plan as it girds for generic competition. U.S.-China Dispute Drives Wall Street Lower September 14, 2009 at 9:42 am Fears surrounding a trade dispute between China and the United States over tariffs on tires pushed markets lower around the world on Monday. Commission Calls for New Economic Yardstick September 14, 2009 at 9:06 am Gross domestic product should be expanded to include measures of sustainability and human well-being, leading economists said in a report presented to President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. China-U.S. Trade Dispute Has Broad Implications September 14, 2009 at 7:33 am The battle over tires, cars and chickens is increasing political tensions between the two nations even as they try to work together.   This email was sent to excelea@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.