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...percent decrease in expenditure, they will not be asked this year to cut their budgets by a certain percentage, according to Smith. Instead, the units will work with the administration to make strategic cuts—in acknowledgement of the consideration that some places have less fat left to trim than others...
...Trim waitresses gliding around in starched white pinafores, delicate aromas of freshly brewed Darjeeling and Lapsang Souchong, the genteel tinkle of stainless steel on proper china: Whatever happened to the great British tearoom? With the homogenization of the high street, you could be forgiven for thinking they'd all but disappeared. Look beyond the big-brand coffee chains, however, and you'll find them alive and kicking. Here are some of the best...
...expand. While sales took a predictable hit during the worst of the recession, perhaps it's a positive sign for the economy that the Art of Shaving's revenues rose 19% during the last quarter of the year. If people will fork over insane amounts of money to properly trim their facial hair - in a New York City store, a razor with a nickel-plated brass handle costs $175 - perhaps national spending will finally loosen. "We're definitely linked to the economy," says Eric Malka, co-founder and CEO of the Art of Shaving. "As consumer confidence comes back...
Befitting his role as a personal-finance adviser, Farrell has plenty of penny-pinching commandments at the ready. "Clip coupons," he intones. "Watch for sales. Trim cable, cell-phone and Internet costs. Don't pay ATM fees. Find no-fee checking and savings accounts. In the winter, turn down the thermostat, and in the summer, use ceiling fans instead of air-conditioning. Feed your family home-cooked meals and take the leftovers for your lunch at work...
...despite the bankruptcy, GM still holds the top spot in the U.S. car market, with 20% of the market, down from more than 40% in the late 1970s and just ahead of Toyota and Ford. In addition, the new labor contracts with the United Auto Workers have helped GM trim costs by $5,000 per vehicle with changes in health care benefits and work rules. The work rules have been whittled down, giving GM's managers more flexibility and control than they've had in two generations. GM could become profitable very quickly if demand for new vehicles recovers...