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Starbucks top brass won’t get raise next year
August 29, 2008Top executives at Starbucks Corp will not be getting raises anytime soon, after the coffee chain’s first-ever quarterly loss as a public company.
Toyota lowers global sales target for 2009
August 29, 2008Toyota lowered its global sales target for 2009 by 700,000 vehicles to 9.7 million Thursday, hurt by rising material costs, a slowing U.S. market and soaring gas prices.
Jobless claims fall for third straight week
August 29, 2008The U.S. government says the number of people signing up for jobless benefits declined last week, the third straight drop from a six-year high reached earlier this month.
Gustav may hike gas before Labor Day weekend
August 29, 2008
The brief respite for consumers at the gasoline pump may come to an abrupt end if Tropical Storm Gustav slams into the petroleum-rich Gulf Coast and its numerous refineries, just as Americans begin packing up cars for the Labor Day weekend.
Chemistry exam — hydrogen cars put to test
August 29, 2008
Tom Albert drove his loaner Chevrolet Equinox like any other car.
10 Tips: Get the most from your bank
August 29, 2008An ever-growing legion of bank fees and other expenses can affect your bottom line more than you might imagine. Here’s how to get your bank to giveth rather than taketh away.
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record (AP)
August 29, 2008
AP - More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at its second lowest level in about 30 years.
Purdue reprimands fusion scientist for misconduct (AP)
August 29, 2008AP - Purdue University on Wednesday reprimanded a scientist who has been accused of falsifying claims he produced nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments.
Fay leaves behind lots of water for Fla. lake (AP)
August 29, 2008
AP - Tropical Storm Fay brought some good news to the state's parched Everglades and its liquid heart, Lake Okeechobee lots and lots of water.
Cells change identity in promising breakthrough (AP)
August 29, 2008
AP - Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.
