Cruise Ship Phones Back

Cell phones aboard the disabled Carnival Splendor are working again,providing a clearer picture of conditions on the vessel.A third tugboat has joined the small armada helping the cruise liner,which should arrive in San Diego by late Thursday.
An NBC affiliate employee who is cruising on the Splendor said people are trying to keep their spirits up.Musicians are providing some entertainment for the passengers.The inner cabins are still in the dark,and have to keep their doors propped open for fresh air and light.
There is still no hot food.It is a "diet cruise" of fruit,salad and small sandwiches.Many of the passengers say they will never take another cruise.
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GE Earnings

General Electric reported earnings in line with estimates.Earnings per share were 0.45,matching the estimate.Revenue was 47.2 billion dollars,versus an estimate of 47.342 billion.GE's infrastructure and NBC Universal earnings were up,while those of its consumer and industrial segment were down.CEO Jeff Immelt said that,while GE is not immune to the current environment,it is outperforming its peers.