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Amid Brewing Controversy, Four Loko Loses Its Buzz

11/18/10 at 6:30 AM

Facing state bans and pressure from the FDA, Phusion Projects announced that it will remove caffeine and other stimulants from its popular Four Loko. Continue Reading

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Police Bust Teens' Bake Sale in New York

11/15/10 at 9:00 PM

Two 13-year-olds were forced to close up shop after a local official called the police and complained they were operating without a permit. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Most Consumers Still Want to Buy American

11/03/10 at 6:00 PM

Despite partisan divides, American pride is alive and well in the nation's malls, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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AP

As the Marijuana Debate Heats Up, an Industry Blossoms

11/02/10 at 10:00 AM

Mom-and-pop cannabis growers face challenges -- and opportunity -- as states like California move closer to marijuana legalization. Continue Reading

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Oaksterdam University

Oaksterdam University's Dale Sky Jones: On a Marijuana Mission

10/31/10 at 6:00 PM

After years in corporate America, Dale Sky Jones found her calling as head of California's Oaksterdam University, a trade school focused on the marijuana industry. Continue Reading

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SBA Program Provides Women-Owned Businesses Greater Access to Government Contracts

10/26/10 at 9:00 PM

The Small Business Administration's Women's Procurement Program Rule could provide easier access to $500 billion worth of federal contracting opportunities. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Most People No Longer Take Lunch Breaks

10/26/10 at 11:00 AM

Twenty percent of employees eat at their desks and 13 percent "seldom or never" take time for lunch at all. Continue Reading

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AP

SAFECELLapp Pays You to Drive Safely, Without Texting

10/25/10 at 10:00 PM

A new iPhone and Android app offers cash-equivalent awards at Amazon, Apple and other retailers for driving without texting. Continue Reading

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MCT

The Small Business Jobs Act: 5 Things You Need to Know

10/20/10 at 10:00 PM

The Small Business Jobs Act, signed into law by President Obama in September, contains $12 billion in tax breaks. How to find the ones that benefit your company. Continue Reading

Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

'TXTNG KILLS' Anti-Texting Thumb Bands Get Thumbs Up from Police

10/20/10 at 4:00 PM

As part of a new program in Iowa, police are distributing pink and blue thumb bands designed to deter people from texting while driving. Continue Reading

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Small Business Administration Redefines 'Small Business'

10/11/10 at 3:00 PM

New size standards will now classify more than 18,000 additional businesses as "small businesses," making them eligible for SBA programs. Continue Reading

Steve Strauss
Steve Strauss

Why the Small Business Jobs Act Is Good For You -- and the Economy

10/05/10 at 6:00 PM

The new law includes tax breaks and a $30 billion fund designed to help community banks boost lending to small businesses. Continue Reading

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Protecting Yourself from Bedbugs: 5 Things You Need to Know

10/01/10 at 4:30 PM

Bedbugs have become a big concern for frequent travelers. How to protect yourself when you're on the road. Continue Reading

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AP

Are Anti-Texting Laws Causing More Accidents?

9/29/10 at 2:00 PM

A new study finds that states with anti-texting laws actually saw accidents caused by distracted driving go up. Continue Reading

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MCT

Obama Signs Small-Business Bill into Law

9/27/10 at 4:00 PM

The new law, which will create a $30 billion lending fund and provide $12 billion in tax breaks, is likely the president's last stimulus effort before the midterm elections. Continue Reading

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