A roundup of today’s CNNMoney news:
A spike in small-business hiring: Companies with fewer than 50 workers added 117,000 jobs in December. That’s the biggest monthly surge in almost five years. And companies that have fewer than 500 workers added 261,000 new positions, according to payroll processor ADP.
Boehner targets House spending: Last year, the House shelled out almost $190,000 for bottled water during the first quarter. During the same period, members also spent $10.2 million on mail and $6.4 million on travel. New House Speaker John Boehner wants to cut lawmakers' office budgets by 5%, which is only $35 million, but he says you have to start somewhere.
3-D TVs without glasses (video): Can’t get to the Consumer Electronics Show but want to know what techies are talking about? How about a 3-D TV that you don’t need to buy glasses to watch? Toshiba has one, and you’ll be able to buy your own by the end of the year. If you can’t wait that long, you’ll be able to get your hands on a 3-D laptop this summer. Are they any good? Watch our preview.
Holiday 2010 winners and losers: 2010 was one of the best holiday seasons retailers have seen in years, with shoppers hitting Macy’s, Kohl’s, Ann Taylor, Gap, Apple and Target. But with gas prices above $3 a gallon, consumers might take a breather and regroup after the holiday marathon.
Shopping for a new car? You might want to consider a Ford:Â The brand is getting high marks from consumers. Toyota is still No. 1, but Ford is nipping at its heels, according to Consumer Reports.
Finally we have come full circle to the issue of the single issue voter.
The issue is guns.
Many of the American people will vote for any candidate who joins fast to the NRA as a partner.
Hey, that's not me!
3D is not good at this time. I own one and it hurts your eyes. The frame rate should be quicker or something. And the ones without galsses only work if you are sitting in the middle of the TV. Every company is trying to be the vhs to Beta. Until they work on similarity it will be a useless and content dismal failure.
Yes I enjoy thee ah NHRA
yes yes! I also seet in meedle ov TV!
move over, i always sit in the middle so i can see omaba brack face.
you can sit on my lap, michelle.
If you are sitting in the middle of the TV it certainly seems like it should be 3D.
@ tengo gusanos really you have worm's?
NRA? Get a grip!
I have to agree with ladykaka not sure bout a cleveland steamer in 3D
do you suppose if I had a ford in dodge city,It would be equipped with a holster?
Ask urself n others y gas is so high try 2 find a answer let us know.
The price American's pay for gas has never been based on supply and demand. Get a clue.
BECAUSE GAS IS COOL I HAVE GAS RIGHT NOW BUT MY WIFE SAYS IT STINKS