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FSB: How to pick a venture capitalist

It may seem as if the money folks are in charge when startups are looking for capital, but both entrepreneurs and investors stress the importance of determining if the fit will work. Here are three simple questions to ask before taking a venture capitalist's money:

Australia declares disaster over oil spill

Australian authorities have declared several coastal areas near Brisbane disaster zones after a massive oil spill earlier this week, according to the Queensland government.

30 million more children should get flu vaccinations, feds say

All children 6 months to 18 years old should receive the flu vaccine this year, federal officials said Monday, offering protection to an additional 30 million children.

CNNMoney: Commuting: More than pain at the pump

As gasoline prices near $4 a gallon, daily commuters are experiencing more than just pain in their wallets, according to a new study.

Time.com: CDC: Flu Season Worst in 3 Years

This year's flu season has shaped up to be the worst in three years, partly because the vaccine didn't work well against the viruses that made most people sick

People.com: Celine Dion Postpones Australian Concerts

A throat infection forces the singer to delay a string of concerts Down Under

Time.com: Counting the Cost

Traumatized soldiers and shattered families: A Brisbane lawsuit highlights the unintended victims of the Iraq conflict

SI.com: Dr. Z's Mailbag: ESPN, Fox guilty of butchering game coverage

So which network do I go after first, Fox or ESPN? Getting many letters urging me to go forward in my crusade against network idiocy, equally divided between antagonists of both super-powers. Think I'll do the ESPN thing first because the e-mailers in that camp are more passionate; the Foxies seem to be merely annoyed.

Time.com: CDC Has Ample Supply of Flu Vaccine

After years of shortages and confusion, this fall promises plenty of flu vaccine to go around -- up to 132 million doses, more than the nation has ever produced

Quake prompts tsunami bulletin

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake centered about 22 miles (35 km) undersea near the Santa Cruz Islands in the south Pacific erupted at 12:05 p.m. (3:05 a.m. GMT)Sunday, prompting a tsunami bulletin for the region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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