The New Frugality: Americans return to thriftiness (The Nashua Telegraph). Frugality is making a comeback. Fearful that economic conditions could get worse and stay that way, Americans are showing an enthusiasm for thriftiness not seen in decades. This behavioral shift isn't simply about spending less. The New Frugality emphasizes stretching every dollar. ... - By DAN SEWELL The Associated Press

CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS (The Post-Standard). • Real estate transactions The following deeds were recorded recently at the Oswego County Real Property Tax Office.

No need for bailout, say diners near thriving car plant (CNN). Many people in the diner know someone working in the car industry. They are certainly in car country -- there's an engine factory down the road, and they live between Ohio's major plants and the Detroit home of the industry.

Car parts firm strike continues (BBC News). A strike is continuing at a Coventry factory which makes components for car engines.

CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS (The Post-Standard). • State cuts could delay patient care Syracuse hospital CEOs predict emergency room patient waiting times will get longer and the overall availability and quality of care in their institutions will suffer if the state goes ahead with proposed cuts in Medicaid payments.