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May 22, 2008 05:10 PM EDT

Look Out, Jetsons... This is the Future

Ever met, interviewed or talked to a true pioneer? Today I talked to a man who is revolutionizing the way we use technology. He is fascinating and utterly brilliant! His name is Nagesh Challa, the CEO of Ecrio. Nagesh's company, created ten years ago, has changed the way we use our cell phones. He has been granted 21 patents for his creations in the semiconductor, software, and mobile ... read more


May 22, 2008 03:57 PM EDT

Taking Action Against Cancer

Heard the news about Senator Ted Kennedy and an inoperable brain tumor? Heard about Senator Arlen Specter's reccurence of Hodgkin's Disease? :( Ever wondered how much government funding is dedicated to cancer research? We did! This morning on Money for Breakfast, I interviewed Daniel Smith, president of the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network. Did you know that $4.8 billion is given ... read more


May 22, 2008 03:13 PM EDT

What's Cook-in?

If you read my earlier blog, you know how psyched I was that David Cook won American Idol. This morning, I got a chance to interview him live on Money for Breakfast. We talked about his reaction to last night's win, his favorite musical mentor this season and what he plans to do next. He's a great guy! I wish him the very best and can't wait to buy his album (when it comes out :))! ... read more


May 22, 2008 03:08 PM EDT

The Future of Airlines

Are the airlines in jeopardy? Will an airline or multiple airlines face bankruptcy risk this year? Are you angry about the American Airline news and having to pay $15 to check your luggage? Think it couldn’t get worse? Better yet, how much worse could it get? A LOT UGLIER, ACCORDING TO MY GUESTS THIS MORNING!!!!!! This morning on Money for Breakfast, Ray Neidl of Calyon Securities and ... read more


May 22, 2008 10:45 AM EDT

Oil Executives Back on Capitol Hill

Today is day two on the Hill for the oil executives. Yesterday the oil executives from ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron Corp and BP Plc will face questions from the House Judiciary Committee after meeting with the Senate Judiciary Committee members yesterday. The issue.....why oil companies are making record profits while Americans are hurting? What near-term solutions we ... read more


May 22, 2008 06:05 AM EDT

David Cook!!!!!

OH MY GOD....COOK WON!!!!! I'm FREAKING out!!!! A friend emailed me in the middle of the night to ask what I thought about Cook? All of a sudden my heart starting beating really fast. I fell asleep at 9:30pm last night. Couldn't keep my eyes open. Went back to the Tivo this morning and COOK WON!!!!! I am so psyched. He was my FAVORITE all year.  Think about it: 97.5 million votes. Did you see ... read more


May 21, 2008 06:14 PM EDT

Pearls of Wisdom

So you know me by now! When I fall in love, I don't hold back my feelings :). This morning I interviewed Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. Talk about a class act! I was so captivated by his warmth and generosity that I didn't want to let him go during the commercial break.He came on to talk about the NBA finals, his career, which includes being the CEO of Reverse Spin Records, co-producing Black Magic, a ... read more


May 21, 2008 03:27 PM EDT

Put Up Your Dukes

 Hi Greta Fans! I read your comments and I'm glad to hear that you are so fired up about the primaries last night. I did get a chance to listen to Clinton's speech. Didn't hear Obama's although I read about itthis morning. I know many of your are disappointed or frustrated about the calls for Clinton to exit the campaign and yet others have comfortably fallen into the Obama camp. I just met up ... read more


May 21, 2008 11:39 AM EDT

Start Your (Movie) Engine?

What are the odds that the new installment of the Indiana Jones movie Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and the Indy 500 race would all happen on one weekend in May? Maybe not that odd after all. Might it be planned? Might it make for one of the smartest marketing campaigns in the history of sports and media? Doug Breshanan--Marco Andrett's green director of sales and marketing--thought so. He read ... read more


May 21, 2008 11:36 AM EDT

One Family Seeks Out American History...in an RV

Imagine this.....gasoline and diesel prices are going through the roof.....yet you decide to leave your home, get an RV and travel across the country for 16-18 months! Sound like National Lampoons vacation? Or the latest Robin Williams RV movie? Well....your're right, only this case it's not a vacation!!! This morning I met the Taylor Family, Dan, Jennifer and their two sons Mason and Griffin. ... read more


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  • Alexis Glick is an anchor for FOX Business Network. Prior to joining FOX, Glick served as a correspondent for the Today Show and co-anchored the third hour of that program. Before her stint at NBC News, she was the senior trading correspondent for CNBC and reported from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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