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Big recall of gel fuel for firepots
![<span style="font-size: small;">WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-06/252465780-22141723.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.</span>")
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and...Tags: Washington, DC, Consumers
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Key measure of German business confidence rebounds in unexpectedly strong showing
Associated PressBERLIN (AP) — German business confidence rebounded this month in an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for more robust growth in Europe's biggest economy, a closely watched survey found Friday. The Ifo think tank's confidence...Tags: ING Group, Germany, Consumers, European Debt Crisis, Economic Indicator
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METALS-Copper inches up but China woes drag on demand outlook
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 24 (Reuters) - London copper futures edged higher on Friday after falling the most in three weeks the session before on signs that growth had stalled in top consumer China. But gains after Thursday's more than 3-percent slide will likely be...Tags: Germany, Hewlett-Packard Co., Consumers, China, Central Bank
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'A new pattern' in downtown condo market
Donald Trump generated plenty of headlines while in Chicago this month testifying at a trial involving Trump International Hotel & Tower, but beyond the media frenzy, it's a story of "slow and steady wins the race" at his Chicago high-rise. About 92...Tags: Chicago Hotels, Donald Trump, Streeterville, Banking, Inventories
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Private consumption helps German economy to meager growth
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - Robust private consumption helped Germany eke out meager growth in the first quarter, compensating for declines in both exports and investment, and is likely to remain a pillar of support for Europe's largest economy this year....Tags: ING Group, Germany, Weather, Investments, Consumers
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Market turbulence poses first serious test for Abenomics
ReutersBy William Mallard TOKYO May 24 (Reuters) - This week's turbulence in Tokyo markets exposes a key risk of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's all-in strategy to revive Japan's economy - if investor confidence falters, the government and the Bank of Japan may...Tags: Politics, Finance, Bonds, Government, Money and Monetary Policy
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Dist 203 inks 3-year deal with teachers
Naperville Unit District 203 teachers will receive pay bumps averaging 3.4 percent a year for each of the next three years, under a new contract inked Wednesday. However, officials say the deal will only cost the district an average of 1.89 percent more...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Teachers, Teaching and Learning
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Dollar recovers from two-week low versus yen, focus on Nikkei
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar recovered from two-week lows against the yen on Friday as a safety-bid for the Japanese currency ebbed after the Nikkei share average rebounded from the previous day's 7.3-percent plunge and Wall Street regained some stability...Tags: HSBC Holdings plc, United Nations, Mario Draghi, Inventories, G7
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US new home sales rise 2.3 percent in April while median home prices hit record high
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains suggest the housing recovery is strengthening. New-home sales increased 2.3 percent in...Tags: Washington, DC, New York City, Real Estate, Ryland Group Incorporated, Consumers
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Angie's List eyes 'year of transition' as cashflow turns positive
Reuters(Reuters) - Angie's List Inc expects cashflow to turn positive this year as it spends less on acquiring new paid customers for its consumer review website, the company's co-founder said, fending off criticism of its business model by short-seller Citron...Tags: Advertising, Sales, Yelp, Inc., Consumers, Business Enterprises
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Euro zone consumer confidence inches up in May
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Consumer morale in the euro zone edged up broadly in line with expectations in May, showing its sixth monthly improvement in a row, European Commission data showed, though the indicator remained well below the currency area's long-...Tags: Consumers, European Union, European Debt Crisis, Economic Indicator
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PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower on stronger dollar, stocks
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 24 (Reuters) - Gold edged lower on Friday as the dollar and equities regained momentum after a volatile trading session the day before, and as holdings in bullion-backed exchange-traded funds fell to fresh four-year lows. FUNDAMENTALS *...Tags: Japan, Germany, Consumers, Business Enterprises, Casino and Gambling Industry
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