FAA tackles sleeping controllers amid safety worries
FAA chief announces resignation of the air traffic head, doubles staff at 26 airports, and orders a system wide review after reports of controllers sleeping on the job. President Obama backs the move as lawmakers seek assurances on rest time and backup plans.
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Google hires surge drives costs beyond revenue growth
Google Inc reports a first quarter showing aggressive hiring across projects outside core search advertising. The company plans to add at least 6,200 employees this year, the most in its 13 year history, widening expense growth relative to revenue.
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Market snapshot shows indices and commodities moves
Thursday market update records Dow at 12 285.15 down 14.16 points Nasdaq at 2 760.22 down 1.30 S&P 500 at 1314.52 up 0.01 corn futures at 7.54 per bushel down 1.25 cents soybeans 13.31 down 0.25 wheat 8.64 Kansas City up 0.21 oil 108.11 per barrel up 1.00.
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Lost Luggage Paradise Opens In Scottsboro Alabama
In Scottsboro Alabama the Unclaimed Baggage Center offers 40 000 square feet of items from airline baggage at 20 to 80 percent off including shoes samurai swords iPods and lingerie. Airlines sell unclaimed bags after 90 days, about 68 000 of 700 million bags yearly. Shoppers buy what remains daily as 7 000 new items arrive. only a third reach the racks.
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BP shareholder meeting marred by scuffles and protests in London
Protesters clashed with security as BP investors voiced anger over the Gulf spill. Five Gulf Coast residents were barred entry, including Diane Wilson who entered the foyer in syrup to symbolize oil. Voting showed discontent with directors, notably the head of the safety committee and pay packages for executives, amid criticism of safety and transparency.
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