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5:10 p.m. — Acting Gov. Mike Cruz signs 7 bills into law Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:27AM5:10 p.m. Dec. 4 — Acting Gov. Mike Cruz yesterday signed seven bills into law, including the measure that only allows voter initiatives to be placed on the ballot every four years — during gubernatorial general elections.
Dip in smoking might mean a dip in revenue Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:12AMThe 2004 state tax increase on cigarettes and tobacco products had two goals: decrease smoking rates and increase funding for health care programs in Colorado.
Michigan Considers Crackdown on Stores Selling Illegal Cigarettes Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 10:08PMLANSING, Mich. – Michigan, a ripe destination for illegal cigarettes because of its high per-pack tax ($2 per pack compared with 98 cents, 99.5 cents and $1.25 per pack in neighboring Illinois, Indiana and Ohio), could start going after store owners and others caught with smaller quantities of tobacco smuggled from around the country.
Pilot project to bridge price gap Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 8:04PMgovernment has created four pilot projects to restructure the distribution of goods in rural areas aimed at bridging the price gap between urban and rural areas.
Fannie Mae, Fed Reserve ax holiday parties Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:44PMThe country may be in a recession, but in Washington the holiday parties will go on — except for the industry...
STATE: Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:20PMSACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal emergency on Monday and called lawmakers into a special budget session, warning that California was in danger of running out of daily operating cash within two months.
Goods not reaching rural areas Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:39PMTHE Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has discovered that some wholesalers had refused to send goods to rural areas.
New York Times expects charge of up to $53 million Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 5:36PM(AP:NEW YORK) New York Times Co. expects the planned closure of its New York-area distribution operations in January 2009 to cost $48 million to $53 million, according to an amended Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday.
Tomax and Revionics Announce Strategic Partnership Benefiting Grocery Resellers and Wholesalers Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 8:49AM Tomax Corporation , based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Revionics Incorporated , based in Granite Bay, California, today announced plans to partner together in two key areas of need for grocery retailers: Workforce Optimization and Price Optimization.
Washington Redskins Greats Team Up to Promote Responsible Tailgating Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 8:00AM Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun - Tackles Irresponsible Tailgating with NFL Legend and National Spokesman Joe Theismann and Redskins Director of Responsibility Ken Harvey
Details of plans to tackle Calif’s budget deficit Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:47AMHere are snapshots of various proposals to close California’s $11.2 billion budget deficit. The details are from proposals released by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democrats in the state Legislature, and general ideas recommended by Republicans, who have not released a detailed plan.
High Growth Forecasted for the OTC Market in Central and Eastern Europe 2008 Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:38AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Global Partners LP to Present at the 7th Annual Wachovia Capital Markets Pipeline & MLP Symposium Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:30AM WALTHAM, Mass.----Global Partners LP today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Slifka and Thomas J. Hollister, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will deliver a presentation at next week’s 7th Annual Wachovia Capital Markets Pipeline & MLP Symposium in New York.
Metcash gets a taste Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:09AMGROCERY and liquor merchant Metcash is on track to boost its profits by selling more fresh foods to its supermarket customers and doubling the number of budget-priced private label goods it offers to them.
US Farms, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire EnergyAloe, Inc. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:00AM US Farms, Inc. , a diversified commercial Farming and Nursery company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EnergyAloe, Inc. The merger is anticipated to close by the first quarter of 2009, conservatively, at which time EngeryAloe, Inc. will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Farms, Inc.
Research and Markets: A Detailed Company Profile of Chattem, Inc: Providing Data on Patents, Company Financials and ... Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 6:37AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chattem, Inc. and the U.S. Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering.
Michigan targets illegal cigarettes :Michigan eyes new penalties for contraband cigarettes. Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:05AMLANSING -- Michigan, a ripe destination for illegal cigarettes because of its high per-pack tax, could start going after store owners and others caught with smaller quantities of tobacco smuggled from around the country.
Letter: Community support pulled Pantry through busy, needy Thanksgiving Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:09AMTo the editor: With the economy being what it was this year, we knew the Cape Ann Food Pantry was facing the potential of greater need for food assistance around the holidays. In preparation, we started in September to raise the funds and get the turkey commitments needed to help meet the anticipated increase in requests for turkey meal baskets. We worked with the Greater Boston Food Bank, local ...
Spencer store stocks eclectic mix of supplies Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:16AMStore stocks eclectic mix of supplies By Steve Huffman shuffman@salisburypost.com SPENCER — Ken Bean said that for the first time in his life, he ...
Which technology is right for your pub? Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:13AMThere’s a big stumbling block when it comes to licensees embracing new technologies. And that’s time. There’s a constant supply of new gadgets and gizmos on the market, all claiming to save you time, organise your business better, and so help you make more money.
Uganda: KCC Legalises City Hawking Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 2:20AMHAWKING will be legalised in the central business district, Kampala City Council (KCC) has said. This takes effect this festive season.
Judge says Massachusetts wine law lacks balance Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:09AM Massachusetts consumers may soon be able to order wine on the Internet from anywhere in the country — from the largest wine makers to the smallest family vineyards.
Price drop surprises farmers Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 12:21AMGrain farmer Cecil Schoenherr harvested the last of his soybean crop this fall with a wary eye on the future.
FEATURE: Private Label: Critical mass Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 7:17PMPrivate label programs are hot commodities in the current economic downturn. But a look inside the cupboards, refrigerators, and medicine cabinets of consumers in many markets across the country will turn up abundant evidence that Topco Associates, LLC is already on board the store-brand bandwagon.
Company profits rise 5.2 per cent: ABS Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 7:08PMCompany gross operating profits, in current prices, rose 5.2 per cent in the September quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Company profits rise 5.2 per cent: ABS Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 6:53PMCompany gross operating profits, in current prices, rose 5.2 per cent in the September quarter, seasonally adjusted, to be up 31.3 per cent over the year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Construction slump pulling down price of cement in Kenya Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 3:19PMCement makers, who anticipated a continuing housing boom this year, are now scrambling to off-load excess stocks at discount prices, in one of the clearest indicators yet of the scale of the country’s construction slow-down.
BENTON COUNTY : Liquor laws keep club owners hopping Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 7:41AMROGERS — Operating a private club in Arkansas’ “wettest dry county” requires frequent road trips and paying more for liquor, but that’s the cost of doing business, Benton County club owners say. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
Treatment advocates support increased taxation on alcohol: Retailers say industry is already overly targeted Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 7:39AMAs advocates for substance abuse treatment plead for new money to treat Arkansans addicted to drugs and alcohol, the idea of an added tax on alcohol will become an issue for state lawmakers to decide. (Northwest Arkansas Times)
Gift cards are becoming popular for necessities Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 5:23AMPORTLAND, Ore. -- Forget the wish list. Shoppers may be giving the gift of necessity this holiday season, buying up cards for gas, groceries and even utilities to help friends and family through lean times.
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 5:22AMFor most, the declining cost of fuel has been a welcomed relief in a sea of bad economic news.
Pyro ban sought on PUJs Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:06PMA BAN on the delivery or transport of firecrackers and other pyrotechnics by public transport vehicles (PUVs) is being pushed in Cebu City in light of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Food waste Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:12PMPROVINCETOWN — As the Grand Union Family Market prepares to close its doors here on Dec. 1, employees have begun questioning the huge amount of food the store has been ordered to throw out.
Research and Markets: A Detailed Profile of Archer Daniels Midland Company: Covering Major Players and Including an ... Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 9:00AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Archer Daniels Midland Company and the U.S. Fats and Oils Refining and Blending Industry" company profile to their offering.
Gun dealers report increase in sales since election Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:37AMBRATTLEBORO -- Although the holiday season traditionally marks an increase in firearm sales throughout New England, gun dealers in Vermont say the presidential election has sparked a greater number of residents coming through their doors.
Clearance Sales Break Early Online as Australian Manufacturers and Wholesalers Quit Excess Stock Due to Market Downturn Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 2:08AM Online shopping retailers in Australia plan to take advantage of the change in consumer trends driven by the market downturn by releasing clearance stock in advance of the post-Christmas sales season. As the global economic financial crisis deepens and consumers cut back spending, manufacturers and wholesalers in the Australian market are acting now to prevent holding excess levels of stock. ...
Heritage and Holly Tour offers a touch of Spain on West End Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 12:36AMDECATUR - For years, Rick Miseles has wanted to see the inside of the "Spanish hacienda," as it is informally known, at 805 W. Main St.
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Profile of STERIS Corporation and the U.S. Surgical and Medical Instrument ... Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:15AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "STERIS Corporation and the U.S. Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering.
Gas prices in Nova Scotia inch up Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:13AMThe price of gasoline in Nova Scotia has gone up for the first time in weeks.
Namibia: Agra Posts Profit Leap Despite Global Prices Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 7:26AMWhile the year 2008 "will be remembered for uncontrollable price increases for fuel, fodder and lick, which has put enormous pressure on the real returns and profitability of farmers", Agra reported a record turnover of N$1,2 billion and its highest ever net profit after tax of N$20,3 million, chief executive officer Peter Kazmaier said yesterday.
Chester’s budget to cut taxes Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 6:03AMCHESTER — On Wednesday, Chester City Council approved the first reading of next year’s $41.2 million budget, which holds the line on real-estate tax and lowers earned-income taxes and business privilege taxes.
Upscale grocer to give site another chance Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 5:37AMCONCORD — A third upscale specialty food store is trying its hand as an anchor at the Shoppes at Brinton Lake on Route 1, just north of Route 202.
Gift cards let holiday giving become financial assistance Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 5:04AM PORTLAND, Ore. – Forget the wish list. Shoppers may be giving the gift of necessity this holiday season, buying up cards for gas, groceries and even utilities to help friends and family through lean times. Photo caption: Gift cards are expected to be the most-requested present for the season, the National Retail Federation said this week. Photo by Associated Press
UPDATE 2-China to relax fuel prices when oil below $130/bbl Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:45AMBEIJING, Nov 28 (Reuters) - China plans to relax controls on fuel prices as long as crude oil stays below $130 a barrel and ease curbs on refiners under a long-awaited reform plan, an official source familiar with the issue said on Friday.
China to relax fuel prices when oil below $130/bbl Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:16AM(Adds analyst comment, chronology and graphic links, background)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-28 05:34 UPDATE 1-China to relax fuel prices when oil below $130/bbl Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:05AMBy Eadie Chen
The Cuisines of the Mediterranean Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 11:08PM"Sardinia, which is like nowhere. Sardinia, which has no history, no date, no race, no offering … It lies outside; outside the circuit of civilization."
My Hong Kong trip on a global crisis budget Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 9:24PMWith the whole world suffering a great economic crisis, it’s hard to think about shopping when everyone is trying to tighten their pockets. I definitely had this in mind while in Hong Kong last week. No shopping in HK you say? Yeah right!
Markets: A Comprehensive Company Profile Report on Cymer, Inc. Including an Overview of the U.S. Semiconductor and ... Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:06PM(AP:DUBLIN, Ireland--) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Nov. 27, 2008-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/97cde9/cymer_inc_and th) has announced the addition of the "Cymer, Inc. and the U.S. Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing Industry" company profile to their offering.
Feds delay VHS rules for movement of fish species Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:28PMTraverse City, Mich. (AP) -Federal officials are taking another look at proposed rules designed to contain a fish-killing virus in the Great Lakes after critics said they were unreasonable and could force some fish farmers out of business.