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Jet Blue, the Oscars and Presidents Day
Jet Blue was one of America's success stories until the blizzard on Valentine's Day. Since then, it's been a disaster. Full operation should be resumed by Wednesday, but the founder and chief executive says he's humiliated and mortified. Also, the latest buzz on the Oscars and we learn how Presidents Day evolved from patriotism to salesmanship.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenJet Blue was one of America's success stories until the blizzard on Valentine's Day. Since then, it's been a disaster. Full operation should be resumed by Wednesday, but the founder and chief executive says he's humiliated and mortified. Also, the latest buzz on the Oscars and we learn how Presidents Day evolved from patriotism to salesmanship.
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3 storiesJetBlue Fighting the Valentine's Day Blues
Jet Blue was an American success story, until a massive storm hit the East Coast on Valentine's Day. Most airlines cancelled flights, but JetBlue took a gamble , which left passengers trapped for hours on planes iced-in at airports.
Read the story8 minStudios Try to Influence Oscar Voters
Tomorrow's the last day of voting for this year's Oscars , which will be given out Sunday. In an attempt to curtail campaign spending, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has shortened the season between nominations and Oscar night. Has it worked? What is the role of the Internet? Film critics?
Read the story10 minThe Evolution and Relevance of Presidents Day
President Bush honored the birthday of George Washington today, comparing the first president's struggle for American liberty to the current war on global terrorism.
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