Topic: Traverse City

As Facebook matures, is it getting less fun?

Facebook's popularity keeps climbing in terms of new members, but some say 'Facebook fatigue' or 'News Feed overload' make visiting the site a chore.

Gas prices, not jobs stats, are key numbers for voters (+video)

Gas prices and grocery bills are more likely to sway voters than the monthly jobs report, economists and pollsters say. Gas prices are nearing $4 per gallon and could be key in deciding the presidential race.

Do the jobs numbers matter to voters?

Republicans and Democrats use the monthly jobs report as a campaign tool and journalists analyze the numbers and political consequences ceaselessly. But for voters, circumstances in their own lives are better indicators of economic recovery.

Chapter & Verse Anna Quindlen talks about her new memoir 'Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake'

Quindlen Krovatin (who happens to be her son) chats with the author about the book and the history behind it.

Rick Santorum slams JFK, Mitt Romney OK with being wealthy (+video)

Rick Santorum said that John F. Kennedy's 1960 speech on being a Catholic made Santorum want to "throw up." Mitt Romney defended his $250 million in assets.

FAA shutdown: the economic toll

FAA shutdown is partial: Air-controllers still working, but airport building projects suspended. No immediate solution in view for FAA shutdown.

Citigroup hacked: What to do if your account was compromised

Some 200,000 of Citigroup's bankcard customers had their accounts hacked. Most won't be responsible for fraudulent purchases, but cardholders should still take precautions.

Data theft: Top 5 most expensive data breaches

Data theft is off to a troubling start this year, with two massive breaches occurring in March and April. Hackers' success in grabbing millions of records at Epsilon and Sony are just the latest example of increasingly sophisticated attempts to steal sensitive personal information. Here's a list of the five most expensive data theft cases in the United States:

Sony data breach could be most expensive ever

Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Network and Sony Online Entertainment suffered data breaches that could cost up to $2 billion.

E-mail breach at Epsilon may prove costly

The Epsilon breach involved millions of addresses at some of America's best-known companies. Some security breaches can cost hundreds of dollars per compromised record.

Mortgage rates up. Will they keep rising?

Mortgage rates have climbed nearly half a percentage point in a month. Homeowners dilemma: Will rates dip back down or keep rising?

Ernie Harwell: Tigers legend, Michigan's beloved son

Ernie Harwell, who broadcast Detroit Tigers games for 42 years, passed away on Tuesday.

Google: Free WiFi at airports this holiday season

Google's free WiFi at 47 airports kicks off today, and runs through January 15.

Northwest Airlines flight leads to probe of pilot professionalism

The FAA is working on new rules regarding fatigue and other aspects of pilot conduct in the cockpit.

Pressure builds over bottled water

Towns around the U.S. fight firms that want to soak up a local resource.

FAA head vows to crack down on pilot fatigue

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Municipal bonds: an investment with civic pride

Muni issues grow in turbulent times, offering higher yields.