Items by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Degrees of Debt: Colleges Begin to Confront Higher Costs and Students’ Debt
Posted: May 15th, 2012, 1:54pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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With the balance of student debt topping $1 trillion, college presidents are recognizing that they must handle the costs of education through methods other than tuition increases.
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Avon Names McCoy as New Chief
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 10:59pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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In hiring Sherilyn S. McCoy after an extensive search, Avon appears to be making the case that it can turn around the company on its own, without help.
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Edson W. Spencer, Longtime Chief of Honeywell, Dies at 85
Posted: April 1st, 2012, 1:50am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Mr. Spencer began his career at Honeywell as an aeronautical engineer and ended it with a long tenure at the top, shifting the company away from computers and toward aeronautics.
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Not Quite Smart Enough
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 9:00am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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As the “smart” gadget revolution spreads from phones to televisions and home appliances, some manufacturers are hoping to make a bundle.
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Michael Mussa, Adviser to Reagan on Economy, Dies at 67
Posted: January 19th, 2012, 1:28am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund was known for his blunt and often witty economic assessments.
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TV Prices Fall, Squeezing Most Makers and Sellers
Posted: December 26th, 2011, 9:28pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Television sets are much less expensive now because of an oversupply and continued pressure on prices from low-cost manufacturers and online retailers.
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TV Prices Fall, Squeezing Most Makers and Sellers
Posted: December 26th, 2011, 8:51pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Television sets are much less expensive now because of an oversupply and continued pressure on prices from low-cost manufacturers and online retailers.
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Avon Announces Plans to Seek a New Chief Executive
Posted: December 13th, 2011, 9:27pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Andrea Jung, who is chairwoman and chief executive, will remain in both posts until a new chief executive is found.
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Kodak Stock Dives After Credit Line Is Tapped
Posted: September 27th, 2011, 1:23am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Kodak officials and some analysts played down the significance of the decision, pointing out the seasonal nature of the company’s cash flows.
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Consumer Advocates Abandon Talks on Window Blind Safety
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 10:19pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Four members of a panel drafting guidelines refused to continue to participate, saying their recommendations had been ignored.
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Triclosan, an Antibacterial Chemical, Raises Safety Issues
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 11:26am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Regulators, consumer advocates and soap manufacturers are locked in a battle over triclosan, the active ingredient in antibacterial soaps like Dial Complete.
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Despite Risk, Embalmers Still Embrace Preservative
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 2:40am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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While the chemical was recently labeled a carcinogen, undertakers insist nothing else preserves the body well enough for public viewing or for shipping.
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Despite Risk, Embalmers Still Embrace Preservative
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 9:30pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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While the chemical was recently labeled a carcinogen, undertakers insist nothing else preserves the body well enough for public viewing or for shipping.
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After Long Battle, Safer Cribs
Posted: July 16th, 2011, 1:50am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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New regulations for cribs took effect on June 28, but some makers had not had all of their cribs certified by testing laboratories, frustrating retailers.
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Bucks: Critic of Mortgage Modification Program
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 12:52pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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A law professor said that Treasury’s crackdown on banks for their mishandling of mortgage modifications is an important step, but the program remains fundamentally flawed.
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‘For the Dogs’ Has a Whole New Meaning
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 6:09am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The pet industry has proved remarkably resilient to the downturn, as humans buy gourmet meals and bottled water for dogs.
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‘For the Dogs’ Has a Whole New Meaning
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 6:09am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The pet industry has proved remarkably resilient to the downturn, as humans buy gourmet meals and bottled water for dogs.
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For the Jobless, Little U.S. Help on Foreclosure
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 2:20am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Programs already plagued by delays and poor participation were not designed to fully address unemployment, now the primary cause of foreclosures.
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For the Jobless, Little U.S. Help on Foreclosure
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 2:20am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Programs already plagued by delays and poor participation were not designed to fully address unemployment, now the primary cause of foreclosures.
NYT > Health
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Chemical Suspected in Cancer Is in Baby Products
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 6:43pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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A chemical suspected of being a carcinogen that was removed from children’s pajamas decades ago is prevalent in baby’s products made with polyurethane foam, new research shows.
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Concern Grows Over Window Blind Safety
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 2:12pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Industry and safety advocates are sparring over whether enough is being done to prevent fatal accidents.
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A Niche in the Wreckage of Florida Real Estate
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 11:13pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Investors are sifting through an inventory of empty, dank houses in Florida, hoping to spruce up the properties cheaply and sell them at a profit.
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Once a Great Flop, Now Sold for Billions
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 9:39am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Procter & Gamble’s sale of Pringles, which began as such a dud that some called for the company to dump the brand, concludes a sometimes zany 50-year experiment in engineered food.
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Consumer Agency Tightens Scrutiny of Baby Sleep Products
Posted: February 1st, 2011, 2:23am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The Consumer Products Safety Commission has begun a crackdown on an extensive line of products.
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Government’s Dietary Advice: Eat Less
Posted: February 1st, 2011, 2:23am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The latest federal nutrition guidelines reiterate much from previous years, but this time, they also suggest just consuming less.
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Government’s Dietary Advice: Eat Less
Posted: February 1st, 2011, 2:23am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The latest federal nutrition guidelines reiterate much from previous years, but this time, they also suggest just consuming less.
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Tucson Shootings Add to Glock’s Notoriety
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 1:13am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Glock pistols, an Austrian invention now popular in the United States, have been newly scrutinized since a gunman killed six people in Tucson, Ariz.
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Tucson Shootings Add to Glock’s Notoriety
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 1:00am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Glock pistols, an Austrian invention now popular in the United States, have been newly scrutinized since a gunman killed six people in Tucson, Ariz.
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As the Web Turns
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 10:53pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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After learning that men often turned to women’s Web sites for advice on recipes and relationships, P.& G. started the Web site ManoftheHouse.com.
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In a Sign of Foreclosure Flaws, Suits Claim Break-Ins by Banks
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 5:26pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Critics said a tide of lawsuits accusing banks of wrongfully breaking into homes reinforced their claim that the foreclosure process is fundamentally flawed.
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Smelling an Opportunity
Posted: December 8th, 2010, 7:50pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Tide Dry Cleaners is a new chain of franchises, and a way for Procter & Gamble to expand the Tide brand name.
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Smelling an Opportunity
Posted: December 8th, 2010, 7:50pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Tide Dry Cleaners is a new chain of franchises, and a way for Procter & Gamble to expand the Tide brand name.
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In Split Vote, Safety Panel Approves Database for Consumer Complaints
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 8:20pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s decision will make it easier to see claims made about products.
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Divisions as Vote Nears on Product Safety Database
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 2:15pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is divided over an online database of potential product problems.
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Divisions as Vote Nears on Product Safety Database
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 2:15pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is divided over an online database of potential product problems.
NYT > Health
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Graco Recalls Strollers on Strangulation Concerns
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 1:26am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The Graco products, sold before 2008, were linked to the strangulation of four infants.
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Ex-Head of Park Avenue Bank Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Posted: October 9th, 2010, 1:50am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Charles J. Antonucci Sr. became the first person to be convicted of trying to defraud the federal bank bailout program.
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Limited Relief for Owners of Homes With Drywall Flaws
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 1:59am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Even as hundreds of lawsuits have been filed over tainted drywall, which was mostly made in China, most insurance companies have not paid a dime.
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In Hard Times, One New Bank (Double-Wide)
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The only new start-up bank to open in the United States this year operates out of a secondhand double-wide trailer, on a bare lot in Lake Charles, La.
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In Hard Times, One New Bank (Double-Wide)
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 2:00am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The only new start-up bank to open in the United States this year operates out of a secondhand double-wide trailer, on a bare lot in Lake Charles, La.
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News Analysis: Egg Recall Exposes Flaws in Nation’s Food Safety System
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 2:45am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Some consumer advocates say the broader problem in the nation is a food safety system that is complicated and often dysfunctional.
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Senate Passes Child Nutrition Act
Posted: August 5th, 2010, 7:55pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The legislation would require new guidelines for healthier foods to be sold in school lunch lines or in school vending machines.
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Senate Passes Child Nutrition Act
Posted: August 5th, 2010, 7:55pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The legislation would require new guidelines for healthier foods to be sold in school lunch lines or in school vending machines.
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Old Debts Never Die; They Are Sold to Collectors
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 12:26am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Collecting old consumer debts has become a labyrinthine industry involving buyers of secondhand debt, muddled statutes of limitation, lawsuits and, sometimes, abusive tactics.
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In Chicago, Anger Over the Sale of Park National Bank
Posted: June 19th, 2010, 11:11pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Residents in a Chicago suburb want the new owners of a bank, known for its community involvement, to act more like their predecessor.
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Sam’s Club Tailors Sales Based on Shoppers’ Purchases
Posted: May 31st, 2010, 12:29am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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A new program from the warehouse chain offers different bargains to each member, based on their buying history.
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Small Businesses Still Worried About Reform Bill
Posted: May 21st, 2010, 7:02pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Many nonbanks are still concerned that they might be swept into the legislation, hurting their ability to extend credit to their customers or hedge their investments.
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Learning How to Fight the Collector
Posted: April 24th, 2010, 12:10am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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A small but growing number of lawyers and consumers are fighting back against bill collectors and violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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Merrill Trading Helps Bank of America Post Profit
Posted: April 16th, 2010, 11:21pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The bank, which is often considered an economic bellwether, said its net credit losses dropped 5 percent in the first quarter.
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MasterCard Set to Open An Online Shopping Mall
Posted: April 9th, 2010, 12:40am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The MasterCard Marketplace site relies on technology that monitors customer behavior and uses the data to help merchants tailor their product offerings.
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Comptroller of Currency Often Sides With Banks, Critics Say
Posted: March 27th, 2010, 11:20pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Critics say John C. Dugan, the comptroller of the currency, often takes positions that align with the banking industry he regulates.
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The Card Game: How Visa, Using Card Fees, Dominates a Market
Posted: January 5th, 2010, 2:33pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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When you sign for a debit card at a retailer, the store pays your bank more than twice as much as when you enter a PIN — a strategy Visa hatched decades ago.
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Fred Joseph, Who Led Drexel in Its Heyday, Dies at 72
Posted: December 1st, 2009, 2:47am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Mr. Joseph was an investment banker who helped to create the junk bond business as chief executive of Drexel Burnham Lambert.
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The Card Game: Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees
Posted: October 6th, 2009, 8:42am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Prepaid debit cards are among the consumer banking industry’s fastest-growing products, but often their convenience comes with hidden fees.
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The Card Game: Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees
Posted: October 6th, 2009, 8:42am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Prepaid debit cards are among the consumer banking industry’s fastest-growing products, but often their convenience comes with hidden fees.
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The Card Game: Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees
Posted: October 6th, 2009, 8:42am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Prepaid debit cards are among the consumer banking industry’s fastest-growing products, but often their convenience comes with hidden fees.
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American Express to End Monthly Fees on Gift Cards
Posted: September 30th, 2009, 2:13pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The $2-a-month fee will be dropped, a move that is likely to pressure its competitors to do the same.
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American Express to End Monthly Fees on Gift Cards
Posted: September 30th, 2009, 2:13pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The $2-a-month fee will be dropped, a move that is likely to pressure its competitors to do the same.
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Give BB&T Liberty, but Not a Bailout
Posted: August 1st, 2009, 10:16pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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John Allison, chairman of BB&T, leads his company with an Ayn Randian “commitment to reason.” To him, the government’s rush to try to fix the economy is a nightmare come true.
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Charles Peebler, Ad Executive, Dies at 72
Posted: April 22nd, 2009, 3:09am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Mr. Peebler turned a small Omaha advertising company called Bozell & Jacobs into a global powerhouse.
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To Fill Food Safety Gap, Processors Pay Inspectors
Posted: April 18th, 2009, 10:16pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Safety scares prompted California’s so-called leafy greens industry to pay for inspections that the F.D.A. rarely does.
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Is a Food Revolution Now in Season?
Posted: March 21st, 2009, 6:25pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Advocates of organic and locally grown food have found a receptive ear in the White House, which has vowed to encourage a more nutritious and sustainable food supply.
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Is a Food Revolution Now in Season?
Posted: March 21st, 2009, 6:25pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Advocates of organic and locally grown food have found a receptive ear in the White House, which has vowed to encourage a more nutritious and sustainable food supply.
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The Feed: Reaching for the Bottom Shelf
Posted: March 7th, 2009, 12:55pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Sales of inexpensive vodka and wine are up sharply, and some pricey bottles are gathering dust.
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Peanut Corporation of America to Liquidate
Posted: February 13th, 2009, 11:44pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The peanut processing company at the heart of a national salmonella outbreak is going out of business.
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Peanut Corporation of America to Liquidate
Posted: February 13th, 2009, 11:44pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The peanut processing company at the heart of a national salmonella outbreak is going out of business.
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Peanut Plant Says Audits Declared It in Top Shape
Posted: February 5th, 2009, 12:43pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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A company at the center of a huge and deadly salmonella outbreak said Wednesday that its plant was given an “overall superior rating” by private inspectors.
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Spinach and Peanuts, With a Dash of Radiation
Posted: February 2nd, 2009, 11:22am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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While the federal government says that the irradiation of food is safe, the bacteria-killing technology has not been widely embraced in this country.
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At McDonald’s, the Happiest Meal Is Hot Profits
Posted: January 10th, 2009, 6:18pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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McDonald’s has managed to sustain its momentum even as the economy and the restaurant industry as a whole are struggling.
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The Feed: Looking to Obama to Bring Logic to Food Safety
Posted: January 10th, 2009, 5:23pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The division of labor between the Agriculture Department and F.D.A. creates internal squabbling and some bizarre situations.
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As Recession Deepens, So Does Milk Surplus
Posted: January 1st, 2009, 10:44pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Dairy farmers have a dilemma: what to do with cows and a growing glut of milk as prices drop sharply.
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As Recession Deepens, So Does Milk Surplus
Posted: January 1st, 2009, 10:44pm EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Dairy farmers have a dilemma: what to do with cows and a growing glut of milk as prices drop sharply.
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F.D.A. Details Its Food Safety Campaign
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 1:06am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The agency will release a report that summarizes what officials call a “hugely ambitious” campaign to reshape its food inspection arm.
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Food Prices Expected to Keep Going Up
Posted: November 27th, 2008, 4:54am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Consumers should not expect lower food prices anytime soon because the prices on most meat and packaged items are holding firm or even increasing.
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Melamine Traces Found in U.S. Infant Formula
Posted: November 26th, 2008, 2:56am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The discovery of the toxic chemical melamine in infant formula made by an American manufacturer raises the possibility that the problem was more extensive than previously thought.
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Melamine Traces Found in U.S. Infant Formula
Posted: November 26th, 2008, 2:56am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The discovery of the toxic chemical melamine in infant formula made by an American manufacturer raises the possibility that the problem was more extensive than previously thought.
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Spam Turns Serious and Hormel Turns Out More
Posted: November 15th, 2008, 12:46am EST by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The canned meat product has become the emblematic food for hard times as consumers look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets.
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Some Big Food Companies Adopt Nutrient Standards
Posted: October 28th, 2008, 2:29am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The “Smart Choices Program” aims to reduce confusion in the grocery aisle over nutritional value by adopting common standards.
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Tap Water’s Popularity Forces Pepsi to Cut Jobs
Posted: October 15th, 2008, 1:20am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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The company plans to eliminate 3,300 jobs and close as many as six plants in an attempt to cut costs and refocus efforts on stabilizing its domestic beverage business.
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The Feed: Ate a Whole Pint? Check Again
Posted: September 14th, 2008, 1:02am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Aiming to offset increased ingredient and transportation costs, some of the nation’s food manufacturers are reducing the size of packages. The price, of course, usually stays the same.
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Income Falls as Whole Foods Suspends Dividend
Posted: August 6th, 2008, 12:54am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Whole Foods said its net income dropped more than 30 percent due to costs related to its proposed acquisition of Wild Oats and the slowdown in consumer spending.
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The Feed: The Man Who Dared to Question Ethanol
Posted: July 12th, 2008, 3:09pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Has the push for ethanol led farmers to grow more corn and less of other food crops and how much has that influenced rising prices for commodities like wheat?
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The Feed: Out of a Church Kitchen and Into the Courts
Posted: June 7th, 2008, 11:28pm EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Nebraska Beef, whose tainted meat was named a culprit in the death of a woman and the sickness of 17 others, is fighting back, saying the church group that prepared it was negligent.
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U.N. Asks Countries to Reconsider Biofuel Policies
Posted: May 29th, 2008, 9:00am EDT by By ANDREW MARTIN
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Prices for farm crops should gradually come down, but they will remain substantially higher than average over the next decade, according to a report by the United Nations and the O.E.C.D.