BMW convertible has hint of yesteryear

The model year on the BMW 650i is 2010, but this lengthy, smooth-riding, luxury coupe and convertible feel a bit like yesteryear.

Jobs may be slow to return, some experts believe

NEW YORK – Politicians, pundits and even the Federal Reserve chairman have declared the recession over, but what’s coming next is likely to prove as vexing as the deep economic crisis that Americans hope to leave behind.

O’ Christmas Tree: Seasonal lightings from Rock Center to The Grove

NEW YORK (AP) – This season’s Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas’ first National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington.

Palm Pixi stylish,  but sluggish

SAN FRANCISCO – Palm Inc. is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smart-phone market, and just 6 months after releasing the stylish Pre, it’s back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi.

Schools participating in newspaper study

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State, Indiana and Missouri are the first schools to participate in a USA Today initiative meant to test how students respond to electronic versions of printed newspapers.

'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

NEW YORK (AP) — "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.

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Dear Dave,

Work behavior in appropriate

Dear Annie: I am a happily married straight male and am having a problem with a co-worker. “Gil” is a self-proclaimed bisexual. Even though he is fully aware of my orientation, he constantly makes lewd comments to me. He also invites me to his home for dinner on a regular basis – without my wife, of course.