Cendant CDS Players Put Pressure On Avis Plan (Derivatives Week)

Cendant CDS Players Put Pressure On Avis Plan (Derivatives Week)
Players who lost money on Cendant credit-default swaps last week, when the company announced it would not guarantee debt at recently spun-off unit Avis, have been trying to get lenders to persuade the company to change the decision.

Capsule restaurant reviews (San Jose Mercury News)
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,

Mercedes vs. CadillacFirst full-size sport-utility vehicle from a European brand

Mercedes vs. Cadillac
First full-size sport-utility vehicle from a European brand to join the luxury SUV market. But will a big Mercedes SUV really draw buyers from the bold, iconic Cadillac Escalade?
Ann Job

Cox Enterprises, Landmark Communications Split Assets in $1.3B Trader Publishing

Cox Enterprises, Landmark Communications Split Assets in $1.3B Trader Publishing Joint Venture (Money Sense)
Privately owned media conglomerate Cox Enterprises Inc. and newspaper publisher Landmark Communications Inc. said Friday they agreed to split the assets of Trader Publishing Co., a $1.3 billion publishing joint venture they share 50-50.

Ferrari's Fierce Fiorano
The Geneva Motor Show was host to the world debut of a new sports car from Maranello.
Editors of MSN Autos