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Vehicle fuel efficiency up in U.S. in 2008 models

11/20/2009, 11:01 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon ...
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Americans save more but earn less as rates fall

11/20/2009, 10:59 pm NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something ...
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More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

11/20/2009, 10:59 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said ...
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Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

11/20/2009, 10:58 pm NEW YORK (AP) — Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market. ...
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The Humane Society of Scott County is hosting the Grand Opening of its new building Nov. 21

11/20/2009, 1:03 pm Press release submitted by City of DavenportThe Humane Society of Scott County is hosting the Grand Opening of its new ...
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Sony hopes online service will build brand loyalty

11/20/2009, 11:02 am TOKYO (AP) — Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and ...
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Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

11/20/2009, 11:01 am NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is losing ground for a third straight day as investors grow uneasy ...
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Christian Care downsizes staff

11/20/2009, 9:19 am Press release submitted by Christian CareCHRISTIAN CARE DOWNSIZES STAFFLayoffs made at time of increased need in Quad Cities communityNovember 20, ...
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Stronger dollar, weak economic data pummels stocks

11/19/2009, 9:52 pm NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of ...
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AOL offers buyouts to over a third of work force

11/19/2009, 9:52 pm SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs — more than a ...
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Deere & Company among 'Global Top Companies for Leaders'

11/19/2009, 5:25 pm Deere & Company has been named to Fortune Magazine's 2009 list of Global Top Companies for Leaders, which ranks Deere ...
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The Effective Job Search Workshop

11/18/2009, 3:16 pm Press release submitted by Charlotte RashidAs you know, with the economy the way it is, many people in our community ...
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Lavender Crest Winery 5th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting Celebration

11/18/2009, 2:19 pm Press release submitted by Illinois Chamber of Commerce5th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & CelebrationWHO: Lavender Crest Winery WHERE: 5401 U.S. Highway ...
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US housing concerns weigh on world markets

11/18/2009, 10:52 am LONDON (AP) — European stocks pared most of their gains Wednesday and Wall Street traded lower after a sharp fall ...
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Weak home building a drag on economic recovery

11/18/2009, 10:52 am WASHINGTON (AP) — The budding economic recovery is getting little help from the home building industry, which normally creates ...
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Stock market falls as home construction slows

11/18/2009, 10:51 am NEW YORK (AP) — Investors turned cautious Wednesday as an unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from technology ...
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Coleman resigns as Trinity CEO

11/17/2009, 9:43 pm ROCK ISLAND - Andrea Coleman has resigned as president and CEO of Trinity Regional Health Systems.In a Tuesday night statement, ...
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HyVee renovation adds Silvis jobs

11/17/2009, 9:52 pm SILVIS -- An $8 million to $10 million renovation and expansion at the Silvis Hy-Vee will create at least 10 ...
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Foxwoods Resort Casino fails to make full debt payment

11/17/2009, 3:55 pm NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the world's largest, has failed to make a full payment ...
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Q-C air passenger traffic sees slight decline in October

11/17/2009, 3:43 pm Passenger activity in October was down 5 percent from last October and 4 percent so far this year, Quad City ...
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'Taste of the Chamber' is Thursday

11/17/2009, 3:50 pm The Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual holiday "Taste of the Chamber" beginning at 5:15 p.m., ...
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Quad Cities welcomes new development director to build support

11/17/2009, 11:51 am Press release submitted by Planned Parenthood of the HeartlandQuad Cities welcomes new development director to build supportNovember 16, 2009 (Davenport) ...
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Zink named Driver of the Year

11/17/2009, 10:14 am Terry L. Zink Sr. has been named Driver of the Year 2009 by the North Central Exide Technologies Co.Mr. Zink ...
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Wholesale inflation up less than expected in Oct.

11/17/2009, 8:50 am WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices rose less than expected in October as the weak economy keeps inflation pressures largely ...
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IRS settles with 14,700 over foreign accounts

11/17/2009, 8:50 am MIAMI (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says more than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers with offshore accounts in 70 foreign ...
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Industrial output rises less than expected in Oct.

11/17/2009, 8:49 am WASHINGTON (AP) — Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in October, a smaller-than-expected increase that signals a bumpy recovery ...
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Stocks fall modestly in early trading

11/17/2009, 8:48 am NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling modestly in early trading as investors sort through another round of economic data ...
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New jewelry store blossoms in East Davenport

11/16/2009, 9:02 pm Name of business: Dia-Rose Jewelry & GiftsProprietors: Sherry J Jackson (daughter Shalyn is assistant)Business address: 2101 ...
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Blackhawk Foundry to be sold, closed

11/16/2009, 8:55 pm DAVENPORT -- Blackhawk Foundry & Machine Company is being sold and plans to shut down local operations after Jan. 1.The ...
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East Moline transport firm files Chapter 11

11/16/2009, 9:38 pm EAST MOLINE-- Citing a weak economy and rising costs, Standard Forwarding Co. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but officials ...
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Vonage to settle investigation involving 32 states

11/16/2009, 8:51 pm NEW YORK (AP) — Internet phone service provider Vonage Holdings Corp. has agreed to pay $3 million to 32 ...
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Millions will have to repay part of tax credit

11/16/2009, 10:27 am WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 15 million taxpayers could unexpectedly owe taxes when they file their federal returns next ...
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GM reports $1.2B loss, says it shows progress

11/16/2009, 10:25 am DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection ...
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Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October

11/16/2009, 10:25 am WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in ...
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Stocks jump as retail sales rebound in October

11/16/2009, 10:24 am NEW YORK (AP) — Investors grew more upbeat about the economy Monday after retail sales rebounded more than expected ...
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Stocks market only as strong as latest data

11/15/2009, 11:32 pm NEW YORK (AP) — There's a tug of war in the financial markets between investors who believe the economy is ...
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AP Source: GM to begin repaying aid by year-end

11/15/2009, 11:32 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors Co. will begin paying back $6.7 billion in U.S. government loans by the end of ...
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Can't find the hot new toy? Blame the economy

11/15/2009, 12:00 am NEW YORK (AP) — Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as ...
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Job-hunt readiness, surviving a promotion

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Workers not updating resumesWith the nation's jobless rate above 10 percent, many workers may expect the unexpected when it comes ...
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Black Friday: Get a Real Deal

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Travel calendar

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Illinois R. Kelly, Tuesday and Wednesday, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Ladies Make Some Noise Tour. (312) 922-2110. ...
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Time to start holiday shopping is now

11/15/2009, 12:00 am The scent of pine, the glitter of tinsel and the empty wallet. Ah, these must be the first signs of ...
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Ask Airfarewatchdog: Frequen-flyer miles not always able to be used

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Q: I carefully gathered enough frequent-flyer miles to fly my family of five to Asia the summer of my son's ...
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How to fly after you've lost your wallet

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Nothing puts a damper on a vacation like realizing that your wallet or purse is missing.Lost or stolen money and ...
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Music City keeps you coming back for more

11/15/2009, 12:00 am ...
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Fall is a colorful, magical time in NYC

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Autumn in New York ...Not only the title of a song from the 1930s, those three words hold the promise ...
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There are ways to go green when you travel

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Dear EarthTalk: I'm a travel agent and our firm has several clients wanting to go with green vendors, including for ...
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Travel Q&A: Protect yourself when canceling reservations

11/15/2009, 12:00 am Q: I reserved a hotel in Liverpool for the night before we took a ferry to Isle of Man and ...
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PCs shed pounds and CD drives, gain touch screens

11/15/2009, 12:00 am SEATTLE (AP) — Personal computers are changing — and not just because of the recent launch of Windows 7. Visit ...
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After bottom falls out, Michigan man remains optimist

11/15/2009, 12:00 am BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (AP) — He's a professional optimist, the guy big companies used to hire to make teams out of ...
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