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 Mini gets upsized in UK
Dominican Republic News.Net
The Mini family is about to get a new member with the upsized Countryman model. Workers at 9 Jimmy John's shops trying to unionize
Star Tribune
Some workers at nine Twin Cities Jimmy John's outlets are trying to organize a union under the banner of the Industrial Workers of the World. The target of the organizing drive are Jimmy John's resta... Japan Has More Than Just a Yen Crisis
Business Week
It's the economy that cried wolf. With growth slowing, deflation deepening, and the yen inexplicably surging in late August, Japanese policymakers pledged bold action. Bank of Japan Governor Masa... Kan and Ozawa Spar Over Economy, Scandals in Debate
Business Week
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan and opponent Ichiro Ozawa clashed on the economy and an accord over a U.S. military base on Okinawa in a debate ahead of a ruling party el... Hypo Real Estate's Collapse on the Slopes
Business Week
Snowmass Village, the Colorado ski town, got a lift in 2007 when Germany's Hypo Real Estate Holding agreed to arrange $520 million in loans to complete a $1 billion year-round resort called Base Villa... Hypo Only German Bank to Fail EU Stress Test
Business Week
July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, the commercial-property lender rescued by the government following the financial crisis, was the only one among 14 German banks to fail a European U... A Celebrity Chef's Educated Palate
Business Week
When Ferran Adrià—who has been called the world's greatest chef by enough people that it might be true—appears at a gastronomic conference at Harvard University on Sept. 8, it will ... Pre-election, hope blossoms again on Wall Street
Associated Press
Predicting the U.S. stock market's direction over the next two months may be a simple exercise: Just watch how Republican candidates for the House and Senate are faring in the polls.At least, much of ... U.S. inspectors don't find oil leaking at platform
Fox Business
WASHINGTON3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Departmentsaid late Friday that government inspectors did not find anyoil leaking from Mariner Energy's platform that burnedin the Gulf of Mexico. "Inspectors... Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall ... Madoff investors win $12.74 mln in Merkin case
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in Gabriel Capital LP, a so-called feeder fund that funneled money to imprisoned swindler Bernard Madoff, were awarded $12.74 million by a panel of three arbitrators, co... Video: The Best and Worst Burger Joints
CBS News
A recent survey of Consumer Reports' subscribers finds that lesser-known fast food chains such as In-N-Out and Five Guys have better tasting hamburgers than McDonald's or Burger King. Erica Hill repor... Video: America's Failing Infrastructure
CBS News
The American Society of Civil Engineers issues a report card every 4 years on the state of America's infrastructure. In the last two report cards, the nation got a D. Richard Schlesinger continues the... Video: Job Growth Exceeds Expectations
CBS News
The job growth for the month of August exceeded expectations with American businesses creating 67,000 jobs in August. But as Anthony Mason reports, there still lies great uncertainty in the country's ... Video: Diminished Earl Still A Threat
CBS News
Hurricane Earl, despite now having been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, continues to cause havoc along the East Coast for residents and business owners. Elaine Quijano reports. McDonald?s Flunks Burger Taste Ratings
CBS News
The Best and Worst Burger Joints A recent survey of Consumer Reports' subscribers finds that lesser-known fast food chains such as In-N-Out and Five Guys have better tasting hamburgers than McDonald's... Jobs Report Helps Stocks Extend September Rally
CBS News
The stock market had its first winning week in a month thanks to better news on the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 128 points Friday, its fourth straight day of gains. The strong ... Obama to Launch New Economic Aid Package
CBS News
(AP) Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, including tax cuts and targeted spending, to... Could Chat Transcripts Be Security Minefields?
CBS News
Rite-Aid and Walgreens both announced pharmacist chat programs last month, they were the latest chains to try and use chat to get closer to their customers. But, ironically, the preservation of chat d... Video: Paris Hilton's Purse Twitpic Exposes Lie
CBS News
Facebook gets a new remote log out security feature, India demands that RIM, Google and Skype add a local server so the country can monitor communications, and finally infamous celebrity Paris Hilton ... Drake University's "D+" Logo Earns Failing Grade
CBS News
(CBS/AP) A "D+" campaign logo aimed at encouraging recruitment at Drake University is getting a failing grade from some faculty, students and alumni. They say the logo is offensive, embarrassing an... Best Time to Buy A Car? Labor Day Weekend
CBS News
The next generation Ford Focus 4-door is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 in Detroit. Jarvis said dealerships need room for new models like this one, so t... US Service Sector Sees Slowing Growth
CBS News
(AP) A trade group says the U.S. service sector, which provides most of jobs in the country, expanded for the eighth straight month in August, but the pace of growth slowed. The Institute for Suppl... Dubai Police Chief Calls BlackBerry a Spy Tool
CBS News
(AP) Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talk... Video: Earl Threatens Cape Cod Shoreline
CBS News
Hurricane Earl, despite now having been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, continues to cause havoc along the East Coast for residents and business owners. Elaine Quijano reports. SEC Reaches Settlement With Ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio
ABCNews
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement in its civil lawsuit against former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio. The suit accused Nacchio and other former executives at Denver-based Qw... US stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism
Times of India
NEW YORK: Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back int... Wall Street ends week with hope
Yahoo!7 News
On Saturday 4 September 2010, 11:48 Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new p... Employment data ease US fears of 'jobless recovery'
The Independent
Unusually bright news from the US labour market helped to dispel fears that the American economy may soon suffer a catastrophic relapse into recession. The monthly Department of Labour data published...
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