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Burger King On the Market for a Buyer

The number two burger chain is on the market. Shares in Burger King stock had their highest increases in more than four years after the news.
The company, which has a reported value of more than $2 billion, has suffered a drop in sales of more than 2 percent during the current fiscal year, even amid [...]

Attorneys General Call on Craigslist to Halt “Adult Services Section”

Craigslist is known as the web site that offers everything from used wrenches to “adult massages” in the same sized font on its clean, simple interface. But recently, attorneys general from 17 states have united in asking CEO of the site to do away with its adult services section.
In a letter drafted collectively, the attorneys [...]

Apple in Negotiations to Rent TV Shows on iTunes

Apple Inc. is reportedly in negotiations with representatives from the major television networks for the right to begin offering a TV show rental service on iTunes. Although officials are refusing to comment publicly about the possible deal because talks remain ongoing, it is believed that Apple is seeking an agreement that will allow them to [...]

College Towns Bolster Security

College is synonymous with parties, antics and lots of alcohol. While having a good time during your 4 years in college is important, knowing the law and obeying sed law is crucial to insuring you leave college without an arrest record.
According to Lt. Carl Leoni of the DeKalb Police department, an over served individual could [...]

BP Oil Transfering Handling of Claims to Outside Agency

BP Oil, the company responsible for the enormous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, is preparing to transfer future handling of claims to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility after paying out approximately $368 million to affected individuals and businesses.

Rupert Murdoch to Support Republican Party

Billionaire Rupert Murdoch looks set to support the Republican party in the upcoming November elections.
The news comes following a $1 million donation by Murdoch to the Republican Governors Association, one of the largest donations given to the party by an individual or organization.
Mr. Murdoch’s mammoth News Corporation has said it elected to support the Republican’s [...]

Getting Out of College in 4 Years

A recent study of 1,400 American colleges and universities released through the United States Education Department showed only 53 percent of incoming freshmen graduate in four years. With rising tuition costs, getting out of college in four years with a degree is desirable for all parties involved.
Steve Estes, academic advisor in Liberal Arts and Sciences [...]

Heavy Rains in Midwest Hinder Crop

It seems the old adage “Rain makes grain” has been misunderstood by Mother Nature in much of the Midwest this year. According to Lisle Paul, University of Illinois Agronomist, the saying should read, “Timely rain spread out throughout the summer makes grain.”
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, DeKalb Illinois receives 4.89 inches of [...]

Toyota Mishaps Caused By Driver Error

Toyota recalled over 9.5 million vehicles and had its reputation ruined by a scandal earlier this year, when dozens of incidents came to light of Toyota vehicles speeding out of control and causing accidents. Now, a recent study by the United States government has found that driver error might have actually been responsible.
Months after the [...]

Goodwill Helps Create Jobs in Time of Economic Hardship

To tweak a popular saying, “One man’s donation is another man’s treasure.” Goodwill stores throughout the United States, donated goods often turn out to be much more valuable then previously imagined.
The average Goodwill store receives an average of 100 donations per day at nearly 40 lbs per donation. Each donation of 40 pounds creates 4 [...]

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