Business Stories from April 1, 2013 (Change date)
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Quinn launches cyber security job contestApr 03, 2013 8:04 am - Gov. Pat Quinn is launching a statewide competition to identify and train Illinois residents for jobs in cyber security. Quinn announced the Illinois Cyber Challenge on ...
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N.Y. appeals court OKs Chicago-bound Aereo live television serviceApr 03, 2013 8:02 am - NEW YORK — An Internet company offering inexpensive live broadcast television feeds to computers, tablets and smartphones doesn't violate U.S. copyright law, a divided f...
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FDA says longer use of nicotine gum is OKApr 02, 2013 11:54 am - RICHMOND, Va. — The Food and Drug Administration says smokers who are trying to quit can safely use over-the counter nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than p...
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OfficeMax opens 'business solutions' storeApr 03, 2013 7:42 am - Naperville-based OfficeMax Inc. has opened the first of a new store format called “Business Solutions Center” in downtown Milwaukee. The new store format is OfficeMax's ...
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Towing firm sues Island Lake in federal courtApr 02, 2013 2:27 pm - A Wauconda towing company has sued the village of Island Lake in federal court, objecting to a politically connected rival’s status as the Island Lake Police Department’...
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Milk production in Wis., Minn. essentially steadyApr 01, 2013 9:01 am - MADISON, Wis. — Milk production declined across most of the nation in February, but Wisconsin and Minnesota weathered the decrease better than most other states. Wiscons...
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Geneva retail consultant suggests ways attract customersApr 01, 2013 12:18 pm - Nicole Leinbach Reyhle’s website, www.retailminded.com, is either a confusion of all things retail or the must-visit home of a multitude of creative ideas, articles, blo...
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Stocks dip after manufacturing growth slowsApr 01, 2013 4:29 pm - NEW YORK — The stock market got off to a slow start in April, edging lower after the Standard and Poor’s 500 index eclipsed its all-time high last week. The main catalys...
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Asia stocks flat in holiday trading, Nikkei downApr 01, 2013 7:42 am - BANGKOK — Japan’s benchmark stock index tumbled Monday after a central bank survey showed a smaller-than-expected improvement in business sentiment. The Tankan index fo...
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Oil falls after string of gainsApr 01, 2013 7:42 am - BANGKOK — The price of oil fell Monday as traders took profits following a recent run-up in prices. Benchmark oil for May delivery was down 40 cents to $96.87 per barrel...