Wealthy go stealthy as luxury spending declines
In a weaker economy the rich and their service sectors tighten visible signs of affluence. Experts call it stealth wealth, a trend toward restrained spending and modest profiles amid the ongoing fiscal downturn. Obama readies another bailout spending plan to lower mortgage costs, spur small-business lending, and rein in executive excess.
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Suleman Mother Talks of Nadya Family Plans
Angela Suleman describes Nadya Suleman expanding her family beyond typical plans, noting Nadya’s long fixation with children. The article cites Nadya Suleman’s 14 children conceived via in vitro fertilization and mentions quotes from Angela Suleman. Page 3A.
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Agencies Seek To Improve Kansas Business Climate
Two agencies charged with boosting Kansas business climate face possible dissolution. The agencies, unnamed in the fragment, may be shuttered as lawmakers review their roles and funding.
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Health department trims services and staff to balance budget
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department faces 2010 budget pressures after a 1,000 local funding increase barely offsets a 3.2 million budget. Director Dan Partridge cites cuts to staff, raises, computers, services and fee hikes after a year of dwindling funds from county city and state sources.
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Survey Finds City Leaders Scored Poorly With Employees
A fall survey shows Lawrence city workers gave the City Commission and upper management low marks in most categories. Commission member Rob Chestnut cites tough budget times and wage talks as factors, noting morale concerns despite slow decision making.
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Iraqi girl raises ink stained finger after Karbala vote
In Karbala, Iraq, a Shiite holy city, an Iraqi girl shows her ink stained finger after her parents vote. Polling passed through security checkpoints as U S officials weigh troop withdrawal pace and potential tensions.
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NBC sells out Super Bowl ads in Tampa Florida
NBC reports selling the last two of 69 advertising spots for the Super Bowl, pushing event ad revenue to a record 206 million dollars and total Super Bowl day revenue to 261 million dollars. NBC cites a 100 million viewer audience and ad prices from 2.4 to 2 million per 30 seconds.
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