Uncommon Money News (Vol 24)
| August 7, 2008 | Posted by Roshawn Watson under Uncategorized |
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By: Roshawn Watson
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Economy
Jobless claims surge to highest level in 6 years
The new casaulty of the new housing bill: House-Hoppers
Entertainment Money News
Dark Knight” clears $400 million at record pace.
Batman sequel “The Dark Knight” smashed yet another Hollywood record as it cleared the $400 million domestic box office mark in 18 days, less than half the time it took “Shrek 2” to reach that milestone.
Note that the Dark Knight beat out The Mummy this past weekend thereby claiming the number 1 movie spot for the 3rd consecutive week
After Bradgelina sold the rights to their twins baby photos for a jaw-dropping $14 million, some have asked whether selling your baby photos is ethical?
However, the following article offers a much more insightful and balanced opinion (I guess you can tell which side of the fence I’m on) Pimp Your Tot: Why celebrity baby picture sales aren’t a big deal?
Offbeat Money News
10 Most Expensive Streets to Live. 5th Avenue (New York) made the list, and so did Carolwood Drive (Beverly Hills), but neither made number one. Find out which street costs an amazing
Convicted Pedophile Sues American Express for $4 million Claiming His Privacy was Violated
Business
Toyota reports 28 percent plunge in fiscal first-quarter profit on US sales slip
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