Business Stories from December 17, 2011 (Change date)
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Economic recovery slow for U.S. nonprofitsDec 19, 2011 5:16 am - SEATTLE — As the first signs of an economic recovery make the news, many of the nation’s nonprofit organizations are digging in for another three to four years of financ...
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Drilling in 2012: Production up; fewer leasesDec 19, 2011 5:07 am - PITTSBURGH — Marcellus Shale natural gas production is expected to keep rising in 2012, yet landowners may find that signing lease deals isn’t as easy as in years past. ...
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U.S. online holiday sales climb 15 percentDec 20, 2011 1:33 pm - U.S. online sales this holiday shopping season are up 15 percent compared to last year, after what may have been the busiest week of the season, said research firm comSc...
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Device attempts to elevate the iPad’s keyboardDec 19, 2011 5:16 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Even if you love the iPad, you’re probably not keen to write your next novel using its on-screen virtual keyboard. You may not be thrilled to type up a l...
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Lowe's pulling ads from Muslim show sparks protestDec 18, 2011 3:28 pm - ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Protesters descended on a Lowe's store in one of the country's largest Arab-American communities on Saturday, calling for a boycott after the home im...
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Iran, Russia's Tatneft sign $1B tentative oil dealDec 18, 2011 3:28 pm - TEHRAN, Iran — Russia's Tatneft and Iran have signed a $1 billion preliminary deal to develop the Zagheh oil field, state TV reported Sunday, deepening Moscow's busines...
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What does Sears deal do for District 300?Dec 19, 2011 5:15 pm - The additional funding Community Unit District 300 will collect when a new tax deal between the state and Sears Holdings Inc. takes effect may not be the light at the en...
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Could U.S. drivers ever abide by cellphone ban?Dec 18, 2011 3:11 pm - DALLAS — Junior Woods’ has a well-practiced routine for conducting business on the road: While driving throughout rural Arkansas, the electronics salesman steals a glanc...
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Google founder atacks piracy billDec 18, 2011 3:11 pm - The founders of Google Inc. and eBay Inc. attacked Hollywood-backed anti-piracy legislation in the U.S. House and Senate that they said would threaten the technology ind...
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China-based hacking creates cyber cold warDec 18, 2011 3:11 pm - Google Inc. and Intel Corp. were logical targets for China-based hackers, given the solid-gold intellectual property data stored in their computers. An attack by cyber s...
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