Oil Is Down, So Why Is Gas Going Up?
You may think it’s price gouging, but oil companies have a less sinister answer.

No Lehman Buyer; Banks Fear Fallout
With Lehman’s future in doubt, banks worry about confidence in financial system.

Gas Price Gouging Hits Hurricane States
Officials are instituting emergency anti-price gouging laws in their states.

Brothers Bye Bye? Lehman Begs for Buyers
Lehman Brothers seeks buyers as shares signal steep drop, confidence wanes.

Latest Internet Scam: Homes for Rent
Warning: if the landlord is in Nigeria, think twice.

Google’s Good Deed: Web Access in Africa
Google and O3b’s work in Africa didn’t get the attention it deserved.

Branson Spends $$$ to Block BA-AA Deal
Virgin Atlantic begins publicity blitz against proposed airline alliance.

Trade Gap Surges to 16-Month High
Trade deficit rose to 16-month high in July as oil imports offset export growth.

What Rescue? Lehman Stocks Still Tanking
The bank’s stocks continue to plunge despite its new survival strategy.

Drug Addicts Drill for Oil
Oil field deaths are up dramatically thanks to young new workers and drug use.

Why It’s Not So Bad to Be a ‘Sell Out’
Don’t stress about trading that dream job for a paying one.

Wind Power New? Not to One Minn. Town
A small Minnesota town was years ahead of the country in embracing wind power.

The Dumbest Online Job Hunt Blunders
Looking to ruin your job search? How about a YouTube striptease?

Foreign Airlines Thrive as U.S. Flounders
Start by charging $14,635 for first class and then offer an onboard shower.