Archives » August 5th, 2008

Automakers seek government bailout

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Chrysler, Ford and General Motors are urging Congress to make up to $40 billion in low-cost loans available during the next two to three years to enable the companies to avoid bankruptcy as they retool to build fuel-efficient vehicles.
The Free Press said that the automakers’ […]

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Local title companies get new ownership

Mercury Cos. has confirmed that it is in the process of selling its Colorado title agencies to First American Title Insurance Co. of Santa Ana, Calif.
The company announced it would close its operations in Arizona, California and Texas last week.
FATIC underwrites the company’s Colorado Springs’ businesses including Security Title Guaranty Co., […]

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Delta to offer wireless Internet on all domestic flights

The Associated Press
ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines Inc. will offer broadband wireless Internet access on its entire domestic mainline fleet by the middle of next year.
Several other airlines either offer similar service or plan to, though on a much more limited number of flights.
Atlanta-based Delta said Wi-Fi service will be offered for […]

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Sick notes for sale

Australian medical authorities have issued a warning to employees against using an online company that is planning to sell fake doctors’ sick notes that would allow people to take more time off from work.
The notes, available from www.doctorsnotestore.com, cost about $38 each and aim to exploit Australians’ apparent fondness for “chucking […]

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