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China's currency slips against US dollar, raising questions over Beijing's policy direction
AP Business WriterSHANGHAI, China (AP) — The Chinese currency slipped Thursday against the U.S. dollar by the maximum amount allowed, the fourth day of such declines, raising questions about Beijing's commitment to a stronger yuan as U.S. and Chinese officials met to...Tags: Market and Exchange, People's Bank, Money and Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange Market, Central Bank
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Christmas tree shopping: artificial vs. fresh, farmed
Chicago TribuneIt may be the season of kindness and generosity, but there's a civil war raging within the Christmas tree industry. Artificial tree companies have been known to perpetuate the myth that once-living Christmas trees contribute to deforestation. Tree farmers...Tags: Natural Resources, Forests, Government, Oregon, Religious Festivals
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LI BUSINESS: THE WEEK AHEAD
A survey gauges the health of the manufacturing sector, while two homebuilders and a pair of meat producers are expected to report quarterly losses. Manufacturing survey The ISM Manufacturing Index, a survey of purchasing managers, offers a look at...Tags: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Federal Reserve, Real Estate Buyers, Smithfield Foods, Toll Brothers Inc
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Habits bad for the environment
So which of our habits is the worst enemy to the environment? For now, here's a look at some of our most common environmental transgressions, starting with the biggies.
HOME ENERGY
Consumption The average Chicago household uses 5,400 kilowatt hours of...Tags: Energy Resources, Trips and Vacations, Agriculture, Global Warming, Global Change
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France's Renault to halt production temporarily at Russian plant, citing falling demand
MOSCOW (AP) _ French carmaker Renault said Friday it will halt production at its Moscow plant for more than two weeks in December as the global financial crisis crimps demand for cars. "It was the only reasonable decision," said company spokeswoman...Tags: Automotive Equipment
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Feel parched? Turn on humidifier
Special to the TribuneOnce you seal the house against cold weather, forced hot-air furnaces—the kind most houses have—dry out indoor air. That sounds good after a summer of mold and mildew, and the arid warmth feels great after trudging home through a snowstorm....Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Regional Authority, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Water Supply
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LI BUSINESS THE WEEK AHEAD
Warnings likely weakened for a discount retailer, as did industrial production for the month of October. But two measures of inflation are expected to improve. Target earnings In past years, the discount retailer benefited as it differentiated...Tags: Earnings, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Federal Reserve, Sales
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Congress, Pentagon disagree about funds for Lockheed F-22 fighter jet
Sentinel Staff WriterLockheed Martin Corp.'s F-22 Raptor fighter jet program ran into more turbulence this week as Congress and the Pentagon sparred over funds for the advanced stealth aircraft. Congressional leaders criticized the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer Wednesday...Tags: State Budgets, National Government, Harris Corp., Barack Obama, Melbourne
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What to watch today
*Labor Department releases producer price index for October. *Home Depot Inc. reports third-quarter financial results. *Saks Inc. reports third-quarter financial results. Japan slips into recession Recession is back in Japan after a seven-year...Tags: Barack Obama, Economic Policy, Energy Saving, Accounting and Auditing, Petroleum Industry
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Serbia bids farewell to Yugo
The Associated PressWhy does a Yugo have a defroster on the rear window? To keep your hands warm while you push it. That's just one of the "Yugo jokes" about the cheap and much-maligned subcompact that won notoriety for being one of the worst cars ever exported to the...Tags: Vehicles, Economic Policy, Economic Sanctions, Sales, Foreign Aid
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Winter of Discontent and Joblessness for Autoworkers Worldwide
Auto ObserverBy Bill Visnic and Michelle Krebs For autoworkers, this is shaping up to be a winter of discontent and joblessness as manufacturers around the globe slash production to match supplies of vehicles to plummeting demand. Automakers are offering buyouts to... -
Zastava builds the final Yugo
Autoblog.comFiled under: Time Warp, Economy, Euro, Plants/Manufacturing, Hatchbacks"Cao, nema više" reads the piece paper affixed to the tailgate of the red Serbian hatchback, as a small throng of proud workers gathered around the car to bid it "Goodbye, no...
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