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No SWVA Starbucks to close
No SWVA Starbucks to close

The coffee chain will close five stores in Virginia, just not in our area

07/18/08 10:34 AM

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July 18, 2008

Oil price falls again: Is the bubble bursting?

A stunning sell-off dragged oil prices to their biggest weekly drop ever and gas prices at the pump slipped by the more than they have at any point since February, giving consumers a rare breather in a year of record fuel prices.

American Airlines to lay of 1,300 mechanics

American employs 7,000 mechanics and other workers in Tulsa, 1,900 in Fort Worth and 900 in Kansas City, Missouri, as well as several thousand at various line maintenance stations

No SWVA Starbucks to close
No SWVA Starbucks to close

The coffee chain will close five stores in Virginia, just not in our area

Natural gas joins oil’s decline

Natural gas futures for August delivery fell more than 8 percent yesterday, marking their biggest one-day drop in nearly a year


July 17, 2008

AAA survey finds drivers expect $5.00 gas
AAA survey finds drivers expect $5.00 gas

Nearly 90 percent believe it’s likely we’ll have $5 gas this year

RECALL: Honda Log Splitter Engines
RECALL: Honda Log Splitter Engines

The engine’s fuel tank used in SpeeCo and Huskee Brand Log Splitters can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion

RECALL: Studio RTA TV Stands

The stability of the stand does not meet industry standards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death to consumers

FDA declares it’s OK to eat tomatoes again
FDA declares it’s OK to eat tomatoes again

The U.S. government has declared it’s OK to eat tomatoes again, lifting its salmonella warning amid signs that the outbreak - while not over - may finally be slowing.

Oil and natural gas futures prices tumble

Futures are accelerating a sell-off amid growing concerns about the weakening U.S. economy.

Even in uncertain times, spas are booming
Even in uncertain times, spas are booming

They might not splurge on fancy vacations or a new car, but they’re faithfully scrubbing, kneading and exfoliating away their stress at local day spas and beauty salons. 

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