July 15: Tickets, Cool Cars And Goo

UPDATED: 10:58 am EDT July 16, 2004

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Here's a dose of morning news:

  • European stock traders remained edgy, pushing the FTSE Eurotop 300 index down even lower a day after a string of lackluster U.S. corporate earnings reports pushed the index to a seven-week low.
  • Astrophysicists have been set abuzz by news that Stephen Hawking says he has solved one of the greatest mysteries surrounding black holes in space.
  • The iPod fueled the most profitable third quarter at Apple in nearly a decade.
  • The British Open is under way at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

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    Airline financesLow-Cost Airlines Keeping Pressure On
    Depending on your view of the airline industry the latest events either show that the new generation of airlines don't respect its elders, or that David is sticking it to Goliath. Either way, there are some bargains out there for fliers. Low-cost airlines cut prices yet again, forcing the older, "legacy" airlines -- already facing financial woes -- to follow suit. Learn more.

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    What's The Coolest Car For The Beach?
    We all know that some people care more about how cool they look in their car than what's under the hood. If you're heading to the beach where people-watching is prevalent that "cool factor" becomes even more crucial. In case you're curious, our auto editor Adam Brooks found a list of the top 10 beach vehicles.

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    old computerCouldn't Throw Away That Old Computer?
    This digital age is also a disposable age in many ways. Computers, monitors, music players and other electronics are quickly replaced, with the old items left gathering dust in closets and basements. Now, two computer makers are offering buyers of new computers incentives to bring their old one in for recycling.

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    Ask The CookOur Cook Knows His Goo
    How good is our resident foodie J. Scott Wilson? Good enough to answer five tough questions in his latest "Ask The Cook" column, including how to avoid creating pasta goo in your colander.

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