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Readers feel the effects of glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration experienced computer problems on Thursday that led to flight cancellations and widespread delays around the country.

CONCACAF cancels U-17 tourney over swine flu

Concerns about swine flu prompted CONCACAF to cancel the rest of its under-17 soccer championship in Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak.

Pfizer drops development of 2 late-stage drugs

Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday it is ending development of two medicines that had been in final human testing in order to shift funding and staff to other experimental drugs with more potential.

Flight Delays Likely to Continue

The air travel misery will probably get worse.

Grounded by inspections? Get there anyway

If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of air travelers whose plans are disrupted by this week’s inspection-related cancellations at American Airlines or one of the flights bound to be called off because of safety concerns in coming days, don’t think of yourself as permanently grounded.

American Returns All MD-80s to Service

American Airlines on Saturday received clearance from federal aviation officials to return all of its 300 grounded jets to service, an airline spokesman said.

Airline safety under the microscope

Rachael Douglas was waiting for her Northwest flight from Memphis, Tenn., to Alexandria, La., to depart this past Sunday when she noticed the flight crew having difficulty shutting the cabin door.

Service Resumes After Plane Wire Checks

American Airlines canceled a handful of flights on Friday as it finished up its inspections of wiring bundles on some of its planes, while Delta Air Lines resumed normal service after completing its inspections.

American Cancels About 325 Flights

American Airlines canceled about 325 flights Wednesday so its crews could inspect some wire bundles aboard its MD-80 aircraft.

JetBlue Cancels 215 Flights Due to Storm

JetBlue canceled 215 flights Friday because of a winter storm on the East Coast, aiming to avoid the days of cancellations and criticism that followed a storm last month, an airline spokesman said.

JetBlue Vows to Win Back Passengers

JetBlue Airways introduced a customer bill of rights on Tuesday that promises vouchers to fliers who experience delays, hoping the move wins back passengers after an operational meltdown damaged its brand and stock price.

JetBlue Braces for More Delayed Flights

Low cost fares, quirky blue potato chips and even a mea culpa from JetBlue Airways' founder may not be enough to ease passenger anxiety as the airline braced for another day of disrupted flights Monday.

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Yahoo Canada cancels employee Amex cards
Source: Valleywag

Internal Memo. Facts! I'd like to see more companies follow suit. From: Sachi Kittur [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxx-inc.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:22 AM To: xxxxxxxxx@yahoo-inc.com Subject: AMEX corporate cards and Taxi Chits

Profile of US Weekly story on Palin - 'Babies, Lies and Scandal'
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Sorry about the source -- but this piece provides an interesting glimpse into the business fallout from US Weekly's story on Palin.

Blue Cross insurance cancellation probe grows
Source: The L.A. Times

City Atty. Rocky Delgadillo filed a lawsuit against Health Net Inc. in which the company was accused of improperly canceling the policies of patients in need of treatment.

Canceled Cancer Patient Awarded $9 Million, California Insurer Will Begin Using A Review Panel Before Dropping Policies
Source: CBS News

A woman who had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer has been awarded more than $9 million in a case against one of California's largest health insurers.

Havoc on the rise at Northwest
Source: wzzm13.com

Northwest Airlines still having serious troubles, and their customers are caught in the middle.

6 Ways To Cancel Any Cellphone So You Can Get An iPhone - Consumerist
Source: Consumerist

If you want to get an iPhone but you're stuck in a contract, here's six ways to escape your service plan without paying a $175 early termination fee:

So Many Shows, So Few Worth Watching
Source: Variety.com

Before the networks unveil their shiny new primetime lineups this week, please take a moment of silence for 80% of last spring's selections, which are no longer with us.

New Serials: Now You See Them, Now You Don't
Source: The New York Times

For the last several years, executives at other television networks have dreaded the annual debut of "24," the Fox hit that, with its continuing storyline about a secret agent saving the nation unwinding from one episode to the next, is the ultimate serial drama.

'Studio 60' Cancellation Imminent
Source: FOXNews.com

Here we go: despite receiving an order for three more episodes on Friday, the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama "Studio 60 on Sunset Strip" is about to be put out of its misery.

Having a Little Too Much Serial For Breakfast: What Nina Tassler Really Said
Source: Past Deadline

I've been reading through many accounts of what happened this Saturday between CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler and questioners during the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California, when she made her now infamous remark alleging that TV viewers do …

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