Lobbyists swarm as Wall Street bill talks start
As lawmakers began the final push Thursday on a comprehensive Wall Street reform bill, lobbyists also made their final push — in congressional hallways, on BlackBerrys and cell phones, and at restaurants and bars near Capitol Hill. CNN Business
Reasons To Write An eBook
It’s not true that everything that has been said has already been written. Since that unfortunate axiom came into use, the whole universe has changed. Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and the mindsets of entire nations have changed. The fact is that this is the perfect time to write an ebook. What the publishing [...]
Dell banks $100 million to settle fraud charges
Dell has set aside $100 million for a potential fraud settlement, the company said Thursday, as it nears a resolution with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a mysterious case that has plagued the company for more than five years. CNN Business
Florida wants $2.5 billion from BP in escrow
The Attorney General of Florida sent a letter to BP asking that the company deposit no less than $2.5 billion into an escrow account to cover future claims to citizens and businesses that have been hit by the oil spill. CNN Business
Publishing Success
Even if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate “in,” this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to develop a marketing [...]
FBI probes hackers’ AT&T iPad breach
The FBI is investigating a security breach of AT&T’s website that allowed hackers to access the e-mail addresses of iPad owners. CNN Business
Rush Limbaugh cuts NYC penthouse price to $13 million
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh is having a tough time saying adios to New York City. But it’s not because he’ll miss the Big Apple — rather, he’s been forced to cut the asking price for his Fifth Avenue penthouse by nearly a million bucks. CNN Business
Toys ‘R’ Us files $800 million IPO
Toys “R” Us is seeking to raise $800 million in stock through an initial public offering, hoping to clear some debt from its balance sheet, the company said in a securities filing Friday. CNN Business
eBook Compilers
Now that you’ve finished writing your eBook and have a basic understanding of what an eBook compiler does, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of compilers on the market. To help you make your decision, I have tested and reviewed the best-rated eBook compilers currently available. * E-ditor This software has a demo [...]
Personal spending unchanged in April
Personal spending was flat in April, after six months of increases, while income rose, according to a government report released Friday. CNN Business