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Rico Gagliano

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An influx of 40-year anniversaries

Aug 14, 2009
August commemorates the 40-year anniversary of Woodstock, and a lot of other things happened in 1969 too. Rico Gagliano explores the surprising number of 40th anniversaries we're experiencing lately.

Plus-size business has big potential

Jul 31, 2009
Despite representing over one-fourth of the U.S. population, plus-sized people are often under-served in businesses. But some companies are popping up that embrace the physical differences. Rico Gagliano reports.

Strong PR could help Vick comeback

Jul 27, 2009
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick may be a free man, but can he return to the NFL after criminal dogfighting charges? With the right moves and strong PR, it's a possibility. Rico Gagliano reports.

Wal-Mart embraces cheap laptop biz

Jul 23, 2009
Wal-Mart will start selling beefier laptops for prices lower than the popular, and less powerful netbooks. They hope to attract the most frugal back-to-school shoppers. Rico Gagliano has more.

Clunker owners should read small print

Jul 23, 2009
The "Cash for Clunkers" program provides $4,500 to car owners who want to upgrade to an eco-friendlier car. But certain guidelines apply, including that the car be no older than 1984 and owned at least a year. Rico Gagliano reports.

Celebrating 10 years of SpongeBob

Jul 17, 2009
Nickolodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants turns 10 today, and the animated superstar can thank kids and adults alike for his success in the real world. Rico Gagliano reports how the show's content is able to resonate with all age groups.

Mass. loses big bucks on film tax breaks

Jul 9, 2009
Massachusetts has been wooing film productions with tax breaks as a means of bringing money into the state. But its Department of Revenue says the state has lost more than $95 million due to the incentives. Rico Gagliano reports.

Day in the Work Life: Uncle Sam

Jul 3, 2009
We hear from a man who takes his red, white and blue very seriously.

Where did credit-card junk mail go?

Jun 26, 2009
Credit card offers aren't clogging up the mail like they used to. Those that do come in aren't the zero-interest, zero-fee deals of the past. Rico Gagliano reports.

Pizza Hut: Just think of us as 'The Hut'

Jun 25, 2009
In a new marketing campaign, Pizza Hut is referring to itself as just The Hut, in an effort to remind consumers it doesn't serve just pizza. But it's not changing its name. Confused? Rico Gagliano reports.