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Higher prices, wider waistlines
The Times recently ran a story on the latest obesity survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- a survey that did not make the connection between obesity and the price of food. U.S. obesity levels have again risen to record levels,...Tags: Diseases, Epidemics and Plagues, Food Industry, Sales, Renewable Energy
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Boca senator calls pension fund oil investment a bad idea
South Florida Sun-SentinelState Sen. Ted Deutch, D- Boca Raton, wants to stop managers of Florida's $165 billion pension fund from investing billions of dollars in commodities markets, warning that such a move could contribute to jarring hikes in gasoline prices. State Board of...Tags: Delray Beach, Interior Policy, Securities, Boca Raton, Energy KD
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Oil, corn prices take a break
Associated PressOnly a month ago, sizzling commodities prices seemed destined to soar higher with record-breaking rallies in crude oil and corn. But now the boom appears to be taking a breather, cooled by a weakening economy and more temperate weather. In just seven...Tags: Natural Disasters, Energy KD, Jason Ward, Metal and Mineral, Disasters
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Wage hike is not all good news
About 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers.
The increase, from $5.85 to...Tags: Puerto Rico, Labor Legislation, Inflation and Deflation, Food Industry, Small Businesses
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A Pay Raise For Millions
Associated PressAbout 2 million Americans get a raise today as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers. The increase, from $5.85 to...Tags: Puerto Rico, Labor Legislation, Inflation and Deflation, Food Industry, Vehicles
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Weak economy, mild weather sap commodities boom
AP Business WriterOnly a month ago, sizzling commodities prices seemed destined to soar higher with record-breaking rallies in crude oil and corn. But now the boom appears to be taking a breather, cooled by a weakening economy and a milder Mother Nature. In just seven...Tags: Natural Disasters, Energy KD, Jason Ward, Metal and Mineral, Disasters
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Rolls of NY food stamp recipients on the rise
Associated Press WriterHard economic times, layoffs and rising food and fuel costs are boosting the number of New York households using food stamps to nearly 1 million. Records and interviews Wednesday showed that 1.8 million New Yorkers got help in April from food stamps...Tags: Unemployment, David Paterson, Petroleum Industry, Food Industry, Society
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Commodity-based funds offer hedge
Rising crop prices, a weak dollar, gut-wrenching oil prices and global pressure on supplies have captured headlines and sent investment firms back to the drawing boards. To capitalize on the worldwide emergence of commodities, they've been introducing...Tags: Ridgewood, Petroleum Industry, Foreign Exchange Market, Agriculture, Watertown
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U.S. highway trust fund veers toward crisis
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSoaring gasoline prices are hurting Uncle Sam in the wallet too. As motorists cut back on their driving and buy more fuel-efficient cars, the government is taking in less money from the federal gasoline tax. The result: The principal source of funding...Tags: Transportation, Vehicles, Laws, Patty Murray, John McCain
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The inflation false alarm
It's been a long time since Americans have had cause to worry about inflation, but they are worrying now, and no wonder. Oil prices have doubled in the last year, corn prices are near a record high and the dollar is a weakling in Europe. Last week brought...Tags: Ben Bernanke, Inflation and Deflation, Petroleum Industry, Consumer Confidence, Energy KD
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