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Federal waste dump sells tons of excavated salt

Hundreds of tons of salt excavated from the Department of Energy's underground nuclear waste dump in southeastern New Mexico are destined for cattle feed in Texas.

Vermont church selling Tiffany window to stay open

For almost 100 years, the multicolored image of St. John the Divine has gazed down from a stained glass window in the choir loft of First Baptist Church.

CAPITAL CULTURE: T-shirts measure Obama's success

They cashed out retirement funds to build their business during the 2008 presidential campaign. Now they have 3,000 jack-in-the-boxes with smiling Barack Obama puppets inside — all sitting in a California warehouse, waiting to be sprung open for $29.95 apiece.

‘Favre factor’ a big marketing hit for Vikings

Over just a 10-day span following his arrival in Minnesota, Brett Favre’s No. 4 Vikings jersey  was the top seller on the NFL’s merchandise Web site for the entire sales period from April

Proving popular: Favre jerseys move fast; Vick too

For all of the negative publicity produced by Brett Favre's latest retirement flip-flop, fans have flocked to watch him in action — and buy his memorabilia.

Ohio Dem tangles with district over health care

It has been a challenging month for all Democratic lawmakers returning from a congressional recess, and especially for one Ohioan who has been tangling with a conservative, New Jersey-sized district that turned Democratic only after scandal felled a six-term Republican.

Urban schools use marketing to woo residents back

Most students try not to think about school during the summer. But a number of them took to the streets on a sweltering August day to talk up public education to people who might normally enroll their children in private or parochial schools.

SEC says brokers violated 'naked' short sale rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time has enforced new rules intended to limit a practice known as "naked" short-selling.

Saudi women train to sell lingerie

Using colorful bras donated by employees at Victoria's Secret, a group of 26 mostly Saudi women completed the first course of its kind to be offered in the kingdom — how to fit, stock and sell underwear — a training organizers hope will help boost a campaign to lift the ban on women selling underwear in the kingdom.

Correction: Meltdown-Selling Makeup

In a June 12 story about professionals who have taken a second job in direct sales amid the recession, The Associated Press reported erroneously how companies compensate for recruiting others to sales jobs. Legitimate direct sales companies may allow representatives to earn a commission from the sales of people they have recruited but the companies do not pay for recruiting new sales agents, according to Amy Robinson, a spokeswoman for the Direct Selling Association trade group.

Weapons makers look overseas as Pentagon cuts back

Foreign governments looking to kick the tires of fighter jets and cargo planes at this week's air show in Paris will likely hear a clear message from U.S. defense contractors: We need your business now more than ever.

Schwarzenegger: A bad time to sell state assets

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's the wrong time to consider putting California landmarks up for sale — less than a month after he proposed doing just that.

Avon, Mary Kay ranks boom as a second-job option

Armies of new Avon ladies, Mary Kay reps and Tupperware sellers are advancing on living rooms across the country, their ranks full of professionals forced to take a second job amid the recession.

Sell San Quentin prison? Inmates don't want to go

It's some of the most prized waterfront land in the country, a large piece of rich and beautiful property sitting right on San Francisco Bay, and the owner has proposed selling it to raise needed cash. But many of the current residents don't want to leave, and uprooting them would be costly.

Plan to sell off Calif. landmarks is questioned

San Quentin State Prison. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The California State Fairgrounds.

Finally a winner, Rays work to fill more seats

Talk about poor timing, now that the Tampa Bay Rays are winning they have to sell tickets through the biggest recession in decades.

Meltdown 101: Why it's a good time to buy a car

General Motors Corp. is still burning billions in cash, reporting a $9.6 billion loss for the fourth-quarter. Domestic and foreign automakers alike are suffering, reporting industry sales at dismal levels not seen in 26 years.

Selling the stimulus, campaign style

Three weeks ago, Washington was the scene for a historic day of hope, majesty, big ideas and bipartisanship.

QVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inauguration

QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month — and is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell.

Cash-strapped states weigh selling roads, parks

Minnesota is deep in the hole financially, but the state still owns a premier golf resort, a sprawling amateur sports complex, a big airport, a major zoo and land holdings the size of the Central American country of Belize.

For a mere 50K, you get a 4-day inauguration trip

The inauguration committee of President-elect Barack Obama, who ran on a platform to change the way business is done in Washington, is selling four-day packages of four tickets to his historic swearing-in ceremony and parade plus some extras in exchange for $50,000.

Feds nix plan to sell Detroit houses tied to drugs

Federal prosecutors twice pursued a former autoworker suspected of running a multimillion-dollar drug operation. The first attempt fizzled when Clarence Carson died shortly after an indictment. The second? Blame it on the collapse of Detroit's real-estate market.

Analysis: Al-Maliki stressing US departure

Iraq's prime minister is pushing the idea that the U.S. departure is in sight in a bid to sell the security deal with Washington to Iran.

Dutch ban 'naked' short selling for 3 months

The Dutch Finance Minister is banning "naked" short selling of financial stocks for the next three months to increase the stability of financial markets.

New York AG launches probe of short-selling

New York state is launching an investigation into whether some traders used illegal tactics to drive down the stock price of several Wall Street firms.

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Bishop Arrested for Child Molestation, Selling Drugs
Source: ktla-tv

HOME GARDENS, Riverside County -- A self-proclaimed bishop is under arrest, accused of molesting young boys and selling drugs from inside his church, according to authorities.

Republicans threaten to slow down Health care reform 70% of Americans doesn't want
Source: msnbc.com

So what was it Ben the Democrats promised you under good cop bad cop pressure in order for you to cave into their plan to make all Americans dependent upon the Gov, that fails to do anything correct not to mention the banking fiasco they blame on banks but in fact created themsel …

What current TV commercial do you think is an insult to your intelligence?

There are a lot of commercials on TV and many of them are fairly innocuous. Some are good, some are bad and some just float by un-noticed (which means they were, in a sense, failures), all according to your taste.

Yahoo Sells All Its Users Private Email Contents to U.S. Agencies for Small Price
Source: mathaba.net

Yahoo isn't happy that a detailed menu of the spying services it provides to "law enforcement" and spy agencies has leaked onto the web.

Girl, 10, Tries to Sell Her Grandma on eBay
Source: ktla.com

10-year-old British girl has been barred from trying to sell her granny on eBay.

Pawning and selling goods on the rise in tough economy
Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union

The front porch of Matt and Melissa Hovey's trailer home in Middleburg is filled with clothes, antiques and furniture for their moving sale. It all has to go - at any price they can get.

Husbands selling their wives in bid to clear debts
Source: Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed

North Indian farmers are selling their wives to survive, it has been revealed.

Fire Rescue employee arrested, accused of trying to sell city firefighter gear on the Ebay - St. Petersburg Times
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

A Tampa Fire Rescue inventory technician has been accused of trying to sell firefighter helmets and other gear on eBay.com, police said.

Weapons "genius" pleads guilty to defrauding U.S.
Source: MiamiHerald.com

A Miami Beach munitions dealer will face up to five years' imprisonment this fall after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government by selling millions of dollars in banned Chinese-made machine-gun rounds to the U.S. Army.

Correctional Officer charged with selling pain pills
Source: gainesvile.com

The Dixie County Sheriff's Office arrested one of its own employees Thursday on drug charges. Colby R. Driggers of Cross City, who had been a correctional officer at the county jail in Cross City for about a year, was charged with three counts of selling Oxycodone.

Judge: monumental amount of evidence brought against sheriff facing drug charges
Source: kfvs12.com

The Gallatin County Sheriff appeared in court Wednesday facing federal drug charges. The judge says a monumental amount of evidence was brought against the sheriff.

Overseas firm pays $8.6M for Tiverton marina
Source: eastbayri.com

Quality Yacht Services, which had been poised to built Tiverton's largest marina, has sold out to an overseas investment firm for $8.6 million.

GM Shares Plunge on Executives' Sell-Off
Source: The Washington Post

If the executives "don't have confidence in the company, why should anyone else?" said Efraim Levy, a Standard & Poor's equity analyst who focuses on the auto industry. Hey Washington, how's that loan workin' out for ya?

Can Taking Tamiflu Unnecessarily Hurt You? (Video Report)
Source: CBS News

At pediatricians' offices, parents are worried. "We wanted to make sure our young ones are safe," said Beverly Thiagarajan, a concerned parent. Doctors like Nicole Nourmand in Los Angeles said patients are asking about one thing.

End Human Trafficking - Change.org: Father of Young 'Slumdog Millionare" Actress Tries to Sell Her
Source: humantrafficking.change.org

Even adorable child acress Rubina Ali, made famous for playing the young Latika in the 2009 Oscar-sweeper Slumdog Millionare, isn't safe from the rampant child trafficking in India. Her father recently offered to sell her for about $300,000.

Oregon Considers Growing, Selling And Taxing Marijuana
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Elementary students caught selling pot in school
Source: WRDW

BURNETTOWN, S.C. --- Two 10 year were olds busted at Aiken County school for trading pot among themselves and then trying to sell to other students in school.

Source: Casey's Attorney Marketing Photos To Media
Source: WFTV.com

Also Mentioned in the article: "MORE STRANGERS GIVE CASEY MONEY", "PRESS CORPS ADMITS "TODD BLACK" IS "GIL CABOT"" and "PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE SET FOR FEBRUARY 10"

7 Ways to Make Extra Money
Source: finance.yahoo.com

With lay-offs and dropped benefits causing more workers to get nervous about the security of their next paycheck, some people are hustling up extra cash on the side.

Man Sells Casey Anthony Voodoo Dolls
Source: wndb.com

Excerpt: Someone on the online auction site eBay is hawking Casey Anthony dolls, and they are none-too-flattering for the Orange County woman jailed in connection with the death of her toddler daughter.

Florida Company Suspends Selling Caylee Doll
Source: WFTV.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Jacksonville promotions company said Tuesday it was suspending the sale of a blonde-haired doll bearing the name of slain Central Florida toddler Caylee Anthony. The company calls the doll a "tribute" to the girl.

True story: The Caylee Marie Anthony tribute doll
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: A Jacksonville promotions company plans to sell a doll as a tribute to slain toddler Caylee Marie Anthony. The Inspirational Caylee Sunshine Doll will go on sale Tuesday for $29.99.

Video: Dominic Casey Interview (Caylee Anthony Case)
Source: WESH.com

P.I., Dominic Casey, addresses accusations that he knew where Caylee Anthony's remains were before they were found in December.