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State of the States: New York & California

20 Nov 2009

Investment banking profits have not translated to new jobs on Wall Street or even Main Street in New York and the rise in unemployment in California, with CNBC's Bertha Coombs & Jane Wells.

State of the States: Employment 20 Nov 2009
CNBC's Bertha Coombs and Jane Wells look at the unemployment picture on each coast.
Harrah's Gambling Lawsuit 20 Nov 2009
A multi-millionaire from Nebraska is accusing Harrah of cheating him, with CNBC's Jane Wells.
State of the States 20 Nov 2009
A closer look at the nation's employment picture, with CNBC's Bertha Coombs, Jane Wells, Larry Kudlow & Trish Regan.
Nation's Employment Picture 20 Nov 2009
Assessing jobs data across the nation, with CNBC's Bertha Coombs, Scott Cohn & Jane Wells.
State of the States 20 Nov 2009
A look at how California, Utah and New York have endured the economic climate, with CNBC's Jane Wells, Scott Cohn & Bertha Coombs.

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Jackson Memorial: Not Quite The Logistical "Thriller"

Published: Tuesday, 7 Jul 2009 | 2:47 PM ET

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By: Jane Wells
Correspondent

The anticipated crowd of 750,000 never materialized outside the Staples Center for the Michael Jackson memorial, and what many feared would be a nightmare has been less stressful than the Lakers celebration and parade just a few weeks ago.

Still, business is up at the hotels and restaurants, as I reported earlier.

But here's the most outlandish attempt yet to cash in, Michael Jackson's face on toast.

Thankfully, no one seems willing (as of this writing) to pay more than $20.50 for it. Actually, let me rephrase that. Who would pay $20.50 for Michael Jackson's face on a piece of toast?

Staples To Cash In On Jackson's Funeral

Then there was the most surprising shout out for Yum Brands' KFC [YUM Loading... () ], as Magic Johnson told mourners how shocked he was the day he discovered Jackson ate Kentucky Fried Chicken. "That made my day," said Johnson. It made Yum's day as well.