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'Car Talk' host Tom Magliozzi made us laugh about life, with carsTom Magliozzi and 'Car Talk' were infectious and incessantly funny 鈥� enough to pull in listeners who didn't give a hoot about cars otherwise.聽Magliozzi, who died Monday, was MIT educated, a former college professor, and co-owner of a do-it-yourself repair shop, among other things.
Alibaba (BABA) Q2 revenue jumps 54 percent, boosts stocksAlibaba's (BABA) second-quarter net income fell 39 percent as it spent more , but its revenue surged 54 percent to $2.74 billion, beating analysts' expectations. Alibaba (BABA) stock rose 3 percent in premarket trading on the news.聽- Japan's stocks soar while the rest of Asia sagsAsian stock markets on the whole were dragging early Tuesday morning, but Japan's Nikkei rose to a fresh seven-year peak.
Points of ProgressUS worker deaths have declined steadily for past two decadesThe rate of fatal workplace injuries in the US is 25 percent lower than it was in 2006 and it's been trending downward for the past two decades, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline in certain dangerous occupations, as well as better regulations, have contributed.
Reddit gets into the crowdfunding game with redditmadeReddit, the online forum, is getting into the crowdfunding corner of the Internet with the launch of 聽redditmade, a platform unique to its users. Redditmade聽allows users to design a reddit-themed product, create a campaign and designate a price and number of units to sell.
Midterms: a guide to key tax initiatives (including marijuana) on state ballotsMany states have tax initiatives on their ballots this mid-term election season.聽Many of the 16 tax-related initiatives seem designed more to generate voter turnout than to influence tax policy, but some could have real impact on future state budgets.
Auto sales get a boost from Chrysler, Nissan, and HondaChrysler, Nissan and Honda all reported US sales gains last month as falling gas prices and an improving economy boosted sales of pickup trucks and SUVs.聽Chrysler聽said its US sales rose 22 percent to 170,480 for its best October since 2001.
Black Friday 101: Nine surprising things you'll find on saleBlack Friday has its usual suspects for deals, including electronics, But as Black Friday has grown into a massive promotional season,聽stores have taken the innate hype as an opportunity to discount even unconventional wares.聽
Auto sales: Nissan Leaf sets a new yearly recordNissan Leaf broke its own record for most electric cars聽sold in the U.S. in a single year, with two months of sales still left to go.聽October saw deliveries of 2,589 Leafs, bringing the year-to-date total to 24,411.
Is leasing a car a losing game?To buy or to lease? In general, buying a car is a better deal, but the answer can depend on your specific preferences and 聽circumstances.
Bank of Japan ups stimulus to combat low inflationCiting prices that are too low, the Bank of Japan moved Friday to inject more stimulus into Japan's financial system. Excessively low inflation can be just as destructive economically as runaway price increases.
The best and worst things to buy in NovemberNovember is one of the happiest months for budget-conscious shopping, with many items hitting their lowest price points this month around Black Friday. Ultimately though, November isn't the best time to buy everything.
Bank of Japan's surprise stimulus sends stocks soaringBank ofJapan announced additional purchases of government bonds Friday, but the real market mover was the announcement that the country's Government Pension Investment Fund would put half its assets in stocks and cut its holdings of government bonds by a third.
'Organic' fish labeling? Why it's a bad idea.The US government is poised to release regulations that allow fish farmed in the open ocean to be labeled 'organic.' But farming fish at sea can never meet the high bar of integrity that is integral to all organic systems of production.
Consumer spending falls, but wage gains reach 6-year highConsumer spending fell for the fist time in eight months in September, but wages recorded their highest increase in over six years.聽Consumer聽spending聽declined 0.2 percent last month after a 0.5 percent increase in August.聽Wages and salaries rose 0.8 percent.聽
Gas prices near record lows. Which US city has the cheapest?Gas prices are the lowest they've been in four years. The highest US gas prices are in San Francisco, while commuters in one Southern city are paying just $2.73 a gallon.聽
How to make money blogging: Five stepsBlogging can offer an income, but is by no means a get-rich-quick business. If you're prepared to put the work in, here are five common ways to monetize blogging.聽
Starbucks will offer delivery in select cities next yearStarbucks聽said it will offer a delivery option on its mobile app in select areas of the US starting next year. 聽Starbucks previously聽said it plans to let customers across the country place orders ahead of time on their smartphone by next year, an option intended to get people in and out of stores quicker.
Halloween freebies: where to find free and discounted foodHalloween is a big day for restaurant specials. Some require a costume, some require a purchase, and some require a child 鈥� but not all. Read on for the best Halloween freebies and discounts on food this year.聽
Real-life Halloween scare: Chocolate prices are set to riseRising costs for chocolate manufacturers and increasing global demand will raise chocolate prices.聽
