Former Enron executives go on trial in Houston
The trial of Enron founder Kenneth Lay and former CEO Jeffrey Skilling opens as jurors are selected from over 100 candidates. Skilling faces more than 30 counts including fraud and conspiracy, while Lay faces seven counts. Both plead not guilty as prosecutors pursue a landmark corporate fraud case stemming from Enron's 2001 collapse.
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Debt reduction tips and Apple's iTunes U expansion
The National Endowment for Financial Education based in Englewood offers practical debt payoff steps such as listing creditors and rates, snowballing by highest rate, cutting discretionary spending, saving regularly, and using a debt recovery worksheet online. Separately Apple introduces iTunes U to broaden its iPod and iTunes franchises by enabling universities to post podcasts and course content through customized iTunes software.
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On the Job Use of e mail tops personal talks
OfficeTeam poll shows 71 percent of executives say email is the main communication method at work, up from 27 percent in 2001. In person talks 14 percent, phone 13 percent. The study, from Menlo Park based OfficeTeam, surveyed administrative professionals.
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Recording Industry Sues Students Over i2hub File Sharing
The recording industry sues at least 42 University of Massachusetts Amherst students for copyright infringement tied to the now defunct i2hub file-sharing network. Attorneys from Student Legal Services allege campus ads misled students into believing the software had university approval while Wayne Chang, who created i2hub in 2003, faces claims though his lawyer says he bears no liability.
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Mark Fagan is cited as the business editor contact for inquiries.
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Bernanke to Assume Fed Chair Amid Global Markets Watch
Ben Bernanke, 52, prepares to replace Alan Greenspan as Fed chairman. He faces the task of guiding monetary policy amid global economic shifts, inflation debate, and market expectations while proving authority in an institution long led by strong-willed chairmen.
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Plugging in Helps Cover Hole in Resume
Patricia Dale asks if being a caregiver will hurt job chances after 22 years in banking. Kate Wendleton and Dale Dauten advise reframing worry into confidence and suggest upgrading market relevance by attending trade association meetings and conferences to stay current and connected with the field.
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Trial of Lay and Skilling Opens in Houston
The trial of Kenneth L. Lay and Jeffrey K. Skilling opens in Houston as major corporate players like Cummins Eastman Kodak and Exxon Mobil prepare quarterly reports. White House activity includes a State of the Union address and Greenspan retirement after 18 years.
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