The queen of 30-minute meals, Rachael Ray, is an expert on whipping up family meals, and in her life outside the kitchen she loves to share more than just food with her own family. When Bankrate asked her if she treats herself to many extravagances, Ray said that now she's able to take her entire family on an annual Italian vacation and she enjoys doing things that are "emotionally profitable," like starting the Yum-O! organization.
Another retailer can be added to the growing list of recession victims. Filene's Basement filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, citing slow sales and tough competition from other discount stores like T.J. Maxx.