Business Stories from July 3, 2011 (Change date)
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Cheerios still going strong at 70Jul 03, 2011 6:00 am - BUFFALO, N.Y. — Here’s a little quiz for the breakfast table: What is the most popular cereal brand in American grocery stores? Hint: It’s been General Mills’ top name s...
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Yes, you can still sell your home in a down marketJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - The home next door is in foreclosure. The neighbors down the street just put their house up for sale at a ridiculous discount. And “For Sale” signs litter lawns all over...
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New travel passes mean more choices, less moneyJul 03, 2011 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Skip lines, pay less and get your money back for tickets you bought but didn't use? Not a bad vacation, if you do the research ahead of time. That's the goal ...
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Ohio considers leasing TurnpikeJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - TOLEDO, Ohio — Leasing Ohio’s busy toll road that links the East Coast with the Midwest has the potential to bring billions of dollars to the cash-strapped state. It als...
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Solar plane to fly Mediterranean?Jul 03, 2011 12:00 am - GENEVA — The pilot at the helm of the world’s most advanced solar-powered plane said Sunday he hopes to take the prototype across the Mediterranean next year before atte...
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In Cuba, shadow economy thrivesJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - HAVANA — Want some paprika-infused chorizo sausage? How about a bit of buffalo mozzarella? Or maybe you just need more cooking oil this month, or a homemade soft drink y...
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Merkel backs climate targetsJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - BERLIN — All nations must commit to binding and verifiable goals to reduce their carbon emissions to reach a new international climate agreement as the Kyoto Protocol ex...
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Crackdown on unemployment insurance fraudJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A nationwide crackdown is coming for people fraudulently drawing unemployment payments — those who were never eligible and workers who keep getting ch...
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McDonald’s to run Emirates trucks on own oilJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — McDonald’s is fueling its trucks in the United Arab Emirates with oil from its own vats. Dubai-based Neutral Fuels announced Sunday that it...
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