Monday, September 6, 2010
Business
Two brothers, no fears and $1 billion empire
Michael and Steven Roberts didn't have two quarters to rub together a couple of decades ago. Now, the two African-American business leaders estimate their holdings — from hotels to TV stations — are worth...
Fox 11 Video: Drive a Ford Fiesta for free
The Ford Motor Company is taking an online gamble. It's targeting the young, web-savvy crowd, with an irresistible offer to drive a 2011 car free for six months. Here's the only catch, they have to frequently blog and upload videos about their experiences.
Obama Raises Lots Of Cash From Hollywood, Technology Titans For Inauguration
Film powerhouses including Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg both dished out the maximum possible donation of $50,000. A list of donors, kept online at Obama's inauguration Web site, shows they're keeping some pretty famous company, the AFP reported. Actresses Halle Berry and Sharon Stone and actor Jamie Foxx gave the maximum $50,000 donation, too.
Obama Now Promises Stimulus Plan Will Create More Than 3 Million Jobs
"If nothing is done, economists from across the spectrum tell us that this recession could linger for years and the unemployment rate could reach double digits – and they warn that our nation could lose the competitive edge that has served as a foundation for our strength and standing in the world."
