November 21st, 2008 04:55 AM TRAGIC CARPETS (New York Post) Gov. Paterson was called on the carpet yesterday for spending nearly $40,000 in taxpayer funds on a handful of regal rugs for the Executive Mansion in the midst of the state's budget crisis. Two of the most expensive floor coverings - antique... November 19th, 2008 05:36 AM Stretching Your Vacation Dollars (Carteret County News-Times) (ARA) - We all look forward to vacations -- the precious time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and fun-filled nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with a recession looming, rising gas prices and basics like food and housing at a premium. November 20th, 2008 11:26 AM 6 Stocks Making Most of Invested Capital (Smart Money) Jack Hough: McDonald's valuation is too rich for my arteries.