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...variety of purchasing programs already used by its clients. And those costs would have taken years to recoup with the tiny transaction fees it charged. "The technology was lagging," says CEO David Perry. Ventro's share price plunged to less than $1. The company has yet to turn a profit...
...terrible and inevitable symptom of our decaying societal fabric. "The decision by NBC to accept advertising for liquor is shockingly irresponsible and should be reversed immediately," says Dr. J. Edward Hill, chair-elect of the American Medical Association. "It is obvious the network is putting its desire for profit far above the health of our nation - especially young people, who develop many of their ideas and expectations about alcohol from watching...
...however, the U.S. group authorized to buy the material was privatized. With the global market for nuclear fuel faltering, the newly profit-driven group found itself locked into the price Washington had agreed to in 1996. In an attempt to square things, the company is seeking a new contract with Russia that would guarantee it rates far below market, though talks last week in Moscow failed to resolve the matter. If the Russians--sellers with but a single major buyer--are told they have to go along with the price cuts, the program could collapse...
...airline industry should have to help pay for the new federally mandated security at airports. The American people should not have to foot the entire bill. The industry's lack of foresight and quest for profits contributed to the lack of security that led to the events of Sept. 11. Better screening procedures at airports will ensure that the airlines prosper, but they must put human lives before profit. SUSAN WATSON Oak Grove...
...million Operating profit of the New York Yankees...