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Cotton candy and more to chew
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Navy Pier’s the place to be through Friday for snack companies looking to get spots in vending machines, as the National Automatic Merchandising Association hosts its national expo.
Sock it to ‘em: Tax assessment increases could mean rent hikes
By admin on September 24, 2009
Chicago apartment landlords said Wednesday they are being socked with tax assessment increases that will force them to hike rents in a tough economy. Several landlords cited particular buildings on the city’s North Side where assessments have doubled or tripled from a year ago. In an unscientific survey by the landlords’ trade group, the Chicagoland Apartment Association, building owners reported assessments rising from 18 percent to 182 percent
Creatives on Kurtis
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Perhaps you’ve heard (or read it here)? Bill Kurtis has returned to WBBM-Channel 2.
Coyotes offer ticket discounts in effort to sell out NHL opener
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
Norm Hall/Phoenix Coyotes Coyotes players celebrate a goal during the 2008-09 season.
National Lampoon CEO pleads guilty to conspiracy
By admin on September 24, 2009
The CEO of National Lampoon Inc. has pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia say CEO Daniel..
Lesson: The best-laid retirement plans melt down
By admin on September 24, 2009
Planning for retirement has never been as complicated - or as important - as it is now. Last year’s financial meltdown was the second stock market disaster of the decade.
Old National sets offer price for 18M shares at $10 per share; expects to net $171M
By admin on September 24, 2009
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Old National Bancorp said Tuesday it has priced a public offering of 18 million shares of common stock at $10 per share, and it expects to net $171 million
Commercial Metals falls after analyst downgrades stock on weak non-residential construction
By admin on September 24, 2009
NEW YORK - Commercial Metals Co. fell Wednesday after an analyst downgraded the shares to “Neutral″ from “Buy” because weak non-residential construction is expected to limit volumes and prices. A UBS analyst said the Irving, Texas, company’s “large long products exposure in the near term outweighs longer-term improvements we expect through the launch of its new Arizona micro-mill, improvements in Eastern Europe, completion of the SAP software investment and scrap exposure.” “Long products” refers to bars and rods used in commercial and industrial construction.
Old National sets share offering price at $10
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Old National Bancorp said Tuesday it has priced a public offering of 18 million shares of common stock at $10 per share, and it expects to net $171 million. The parent company of Old National Bank said it would use the proceeds to fund acquisitions, potentially including assets and liabilities of failed or distressed financial institutions in FDIC-sponsored or assisted transactions.
China’s largest cloud seeding assault aims to stop rain on the national parade
Cloud-seeding aircraft to intercept rainclouds that threaten to cast shadow over communist party’s 60th celebrations in Beijing Cloudy skies hang over the city before a rainstorm in Beijing, China. Photograph: ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images ’s air force is gearing up for its biggest ever assault on the clouds to ensure blue skies above Beijing for the 60th anniversary of communist party rule, local media reported today.
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna′s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.