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PayPal continues to grow

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments service that has been growing steadily even as the economy has stumbled.

Find low-cost drug options

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Last year, pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to "ask your doctor" about their drugs. But if you want a prescription that won't empty your wallet, while still keeping you well, you might start asking your doctor about drugs you don't see on TV.

Owners, lenders offered a hand

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Consumers may not realize it, but shopping centers throughout the Bay area - even some that appear successful - are teetering on foreclosure.

Job seekers warned of online scams

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Job seekers beware. There's a new warning on Craigslist.com. The Web site recently posted a scam alert, telling applicants to look out for bogus ads that promise work that doesn't exist.

Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target compete in DVD price war

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

First it was books. Now it's DVDs. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. started another price war Thursday, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following its price cut on books last month. And, once again, competitors Amazon.com and Target scrambled to match the prices.

N.Y. subway series againplaystoPinellas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Pinellas County's tourist marketing outreach will use the subway in New York again this year, with the return of the "Station Domination" campaign, along with new advertising initiatives through taxi TV and the free amNewYork news publication.

Tainted drywall answers sought at Tampa forum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hundreds of scientists, builders, engineers and others converged on Tampa this week to share research and learn more about tainted drywall imported from China.

Lazydays Supercenter files for bankruptcy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lazydays RV Supercenter made good on its plan to enter into bankruptcy this week, filing for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in Delaware on Thursday.

Survey: More expect to fly this December

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

More travelers plan to fly during December's holidays this year than last, with about the same number flying over Thanksgiving, a TripAdvisor survey of 1,300 people found.

BIZ BITS

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Skype, eBay make software deal EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.

Jobless rate hits 10% for first time since 1983

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher.

Sweetbay hopes customers gobble up its deep-fried frozen turkeys

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Each Thanksgiving season, a few unlucky Americans manage to burn down their houses trying to deep-fry a turkey.

It's official: Homebuyers, unemployed get more help

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

President Barack Obama signed a $24 billion stimulus bill into law Friday, giving tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and additional jobless benefits to those idled by the business slump.

Walmart, Amazon price war expands to DVDs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:54:00 EST

First it was books. Now it's DVDs.

Lazydays files for bankruptcy protection in prepackaged deal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:38:00 EST

Lazydays RV Supercenter made good on its plan to enter into bankruptcy this week, filing for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in Delaware Thursday.

Tampa workshop focuses on using social media to advance careers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:58:00 EST

Strayer University will host a workshop Saturday, Nov. 7, for job seekers hoping to learn ways to harness online and social media to advance their careers.

Holidays hit supermarket shelves with eggnog, turkeys, cocoa

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EST

Holiday selections spread across local supermarkets like frost on a pumpkin this week. Maybe it's the cooler weather, but you could cook up your entire Thanksgiving dinner – Christmas, too – with the inventory on shelves Nov. 7.

Pinellas tourist bureau to advertise in New York subway stations

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:37:00 EST

Pinellas County's tourist marketing outreach will use the subway in New York again this year, with the return of the "Station Domination" campaign, along with new advertising initiatives in taxi TV and the free amNewYork news publication.

Survey: More plan travel over December holidays

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:00 EST

More travelers plan to fly during the December holidays this year than last with about the same number flying over Thanksgiving, a TripAdvisor survey of 1,300 U.S. respondents found. And travelers appear to be attuned to baggage fees airlines implemented this year.

Review: Droid is a serious smart phone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:00 EST

The Droid, which goes on sale today, stands out from the crowd of iPhone wannabes with a slim but weighty body, noticeably angular look and large touch screen.