Business Stories from September 1, 2011 (Change date)
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Quakes pose bigger risk to Illinois nuclear reactorsSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - The risk an earthquake would cause a severe accident at a U.S. nuclear plant is greater than previously thought, 24 times as high in one case, according to an AP analysi...
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10 companies recall fuel gel for firepotsSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Ten companies are recalling 2 million bottles and jugs of the gel fuel used in outdoor decorations known as firepots because of the risk of serious burns. T...
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In Farmers’ Almanac, folksy meets the futureSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - The Farmers’ Almanac has a hole punched in the corner, made for hanging it on a hook in the outhouse “library” in the olden days. These days, though, there are some high...
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Japanese whistle-blower wins damages in high courtSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - TOKYO — The still fledgling protection for whistle-blowers in Japan received a boost Wednesday by a high court that reversed an earlier decision and awarded damages to a...
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Navy Pier Launches International Search for Team to Design Pier’s Public SpacesSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - Navy Pier, Inc. has taken the first step toward realizing its Centennial Vision for redeveloping the historic attraction, launching an international search for a team or...
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CKE implements Textura-Construction payment managementSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - DEERFIELD — CKE Restaurants Inc., the owner the Carl’s Jr. fast-casual dining chain, is now using Textura Corporation’s Construction Payment Management system to electro...
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Jobless claims in U.S. fall by 12,000Sep 01, 2011 12:00 am - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week as the influence of the strike at Verizon Communications Inc. waned. Jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 409,000 ...
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Economy shows signs of moving past August shocksSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers and businesses are not so worried that the economy is about to tumble into a recession after all. Manufacturing grew a little slower in Augus...
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Mobile shopping: More buzz than buy so farSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — When it comes to mobile shopping, so far there’s more buzz than buy. As the number of people who use iPhones and other smartphones grows, companies selling e...
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General Employment Enterprises to acquire Ashley EllisSep 01, 2011 12:00 am - OAKBROOK TERRACE — General Employment Enterprises, Inc. said it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ashley Ellis LLC. The acquisition will give General Employment ...