Media Again Ignore Consumer Confidence Highs

Business
Networks leave out good news that high gas prices arent hurting confidence in the economy.

CNNs OBrien: Maybe We Could Have More Gas Taxes

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American Morning host wants motorists to pay Uncle Sam more at the pump.

NBC: Chicken Farms Shield U.S. Poultry from Avian Flu

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In a departure from hype, reporter Tom Costello says American poultry pandemic highly unlikely.

Blogger Who Blamed Halliburton for Iraq Rains on U.S. Economys Parade

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David Wallechinsky gives gloomy look at American dream in weekend magazine.

Ethanols Role in Higher Gasoline Prices Not News

Business
Networks seem to be waking up to pricing effects, though free-market critics of the alternative fuel have issued this warning for years.

CNN Reporter: Union Strike Would Have Locked Up My Kids Bikes

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Business contributor Andy Serwer shares how a doorman strike in NYC would have affected him.

Post Reports Global Warming Wont Be As Devastating As Predicted

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After hinting that Earth could follow Venus in a warming trend, The Washington Post includes a new study that calms climate change rhetoric.

In the Midst of Warnings, Life Expectancy Increases

Business
Positive story a welcome respite from fear-mongering on obesity and bird flu.

Earth Day Special

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Why Are We Over a Barrel

Business
Networks blame big, bad oil but skip threats, taxes and increased demand.

Americans innocent, but guilty from eating

Business
Journalists continue to pound people about diet, so is it any wonder we dont like food any more?

Too Hot Not to Handle

Business
HBOs Earth Day global warming special is high-octane propaganda intent on changing Americas prosperous habits.

Alaska Pipeline Doomsayings Revisited

Business
As PBS releases a special about the oil delivery system, the Business & Media Institute goes back in time to recall environmentalists pipe dream: stopping it.

Time Special Plugs Eco Tourist Spa with Air Conditioning

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Weeks earlier, the same magazine warned of dire consequences from greenhouse gases.