COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

MIGHTY GOOD: Evenings of men punching each other in the face in an octagonal space has become one of the area's top business ventures and tourist drivers, a new study shows. The Ultimate Fighting Championship generated $86.2 million in nongaming revenue for six events between Feb. 2, 2008, and Jan. 31.

GOING FAR: The need to reduce office space has pushed many companies to have their staffs work remotely. Companies say the practice can help boost worker productivity, especially in jobs that require little face-to-face interaction between colleagues.

THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS PRESS POLL QUESTION

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The Obama administration and Congress are looking for ways to pay for a major overhaul of the U.S. health care system that would provide health insurance to all Americans. One idea being considered is a new federal tax on soda and other sugary drinks. Although critics blast the idea of such a tax, others argue that it makes sense since sodas and sugary drinks play a role in America's rising health care bills by increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes and other ailments.

Would you support imposing a federal tax on sodas to help fund an overhaul of the nation's health care system?

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