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Sailors: We survived ordeal by staying 'together as a team'
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The 15 British sailors and marines captured and held in Iran said in a
joint
statement that they got through the ordeal "by staying together as a
team."
But they have been criticized by some since their release for their
so-called
confessions and apologies broadcast on Iranian TV.

Gas use up since early time change
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In a bid to save energy, Congress moved up daylight-saving time by three
weeks
this year. But so far, the change appears to have backfired after
Americans
last month used record amounts of gasoline as they got out to enjoy the
extra
hour of sunshine.

Colombian bus crash kills 27
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A bus carrying passengers on the start of the Easter holiday crashed in
northern Colombia Thursday, igniting a blaze that killed 27 people,
including six children, police said.

MONEY

Investing: Considering closed-end funds can be logical
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If you've ever attended a Star Trek convention and you know who you are
you know that obscure knowledge is often best kept to yourself.

Lemon owners can get a sweet result
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Buying a car that is a lemon or at least, an awfully sour purchase can
leave consumers feeling hopeless. Not to mention often wheel-less.

3 top financial aid chiefs suspended
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Three universities have suspended top financial aid administrators after
revelations that they owned stock in "preferred" lenders that are
recommended
to student borrowers and their parents.

# posted by John @ 4/06/2007 10:15:00 AM