Kraft Foods has gone hostile in its bid to buy Cadbury but didn't sweeten its first bid, drawing an immediate rejection from the British candymaker in what likely will be a lengthy takeover struggle. ...more

November 10, 2009

I own an antique desk that was made in 1760. It has bracket feet and dovetailed construction and is in good condition. An old label reads "New York, N.Y." and "10 miles, 6-pence." What is it worth? ...more

August 28, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Those aren't typical grandmothers at the local restaurant, A Creative Chef. Although these five grannies throw baby showers in the restaurant where they work and fawn over a pregnant mother who will soon account for the group's 32nd grandchild, these ladies aren't retired at home, but hustling in a busy eatery. These grandmothers usually know which regular customers take their coffee black, with poached eggs, and often they know the local news before it hits the newspapers. ...more

January 19, 2008