Business Stories from July 17, 2011 (Change date)
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President of Allstate Protection unit leavesJul 19, 2011 11:32 am - Nortthbrook-based Allstate Corp. said Monday that the president of its struggling Allstate Protection subsidiary was leaving the company immediately. Its shares fell mor...
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Oil below $97 amid debt crisis, U.S. economy jittersJul 18, 2011 7:52 am - Oil prices slipped below $97 a barrel on Monday as weakening U.S. consumer confidence and more signs of financial stress in Europe renewed concerns about demand for crud...
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R&D Tool changes name, launches updated websiteJul 18, 2011 7:08 pm - R&D Tool recently underwent a rebranding process to more accurately represent the company's expanded capabilities and services. Now called R+D Custom Automation, the c...
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Stock futures drop ahead of busy earnings weekJul 18, 2011 7:31 am - NEW YORK — Stock futures are falling ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings reports. Toy maker Hasbro Inc., newspaper chain Gannett Co. Inc. and broker Charles Schw...
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Homeowner associations fight dirty as economy worsensJul 17, 2011 5:24 pm - The Inlet House condo complex in Fort Pierce, Fla., was once the kind of place the 55-and-older set aspired to. It was affordable. The pool and clubhouse were tidy, the ...
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Five tips for staying under your debt ceilingJul 18, 2011 6:08 am - It seems like common sense: Don’t take on more debt to pay off your bills. Yet debt-laden consumers routinely do just that, even as they criticize the federal government...
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Copyrighting a key part of creating craftsJul 17, 2011 11:15 am - As a crafter, you put time, talent and care into each creation. Experts say you should also spend a few moments making sure you’re not violating any copyrights and prote...
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How to pick back-to-school electronicsJul 18, 2011 6:08 am - NEW YORK — Does your college student really need an iPad? Is it better to skimp and go for a netbook? Or should you invest in a top-flight laptop? Electronics have beco...
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Employees, leaders strive to find balanceJul 18, 2011 6:08 am - Ah, it’s that time of year again. In the throes of summer, we are pulled in even more directions - the kids are out of school and ready to play. If only we could figure ...
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Spanish mortgage defaulters face debt nightmareJul 17, 2011 11:15 am - ALCALA DE HENARES, Spain — Inma Rodriguez lost her job, and now that she’s defaulted on her mortgage, she’s about to lose her home. But the nightmare doesn’t end there: ...
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