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US petrol prices hit record
08.06.2008 12:25
breakingnews.ie
Petrol prices in the US have hit an average of US€4 for the first time – less than half the price paid by British motorists at the pumps.
Ireland
Small Business
Swiss firm 'makes offer for Silverjet'
08.06.2008 10:22
breakingnews.ie
A Swiss investment company is understood to have made an offer for collapsed business-class only airline Silverjet, it was reported today.
Ireland
Small Business
Bank worker steals €1.5m in Serbia
08.06.2008 07:20
breakingnews.ie
Authorities say that nearly €1.5m has been stolen from a bank in central Serbia, apparently by an employee.
Ireland
Small Business
SUSAN TOMPOR: Low-rate big loans miss Michigan
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
High-cost housing markets across the country are getting a pick-me-up from the stimulus package and finally benefiting from a plan to generate lower rates on super-size mortgages. But Michigan's posh ZIP codes aren't enjoying the party. They didn't even get an invite. To get a clearer picture, look at these numbers.
USA
Small Business
MICHIGAN: ROAD TO RECOVERY: Incubator hatches start-ups
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
Part of an occasional series KALAMAZOO -- For decades, Kalamazoo enjoyed the economic benefits and prestige that came with being the hometown of the Upjohn Co., a major pharmaceutical maker.
USA
Small Business
Buyer's market grows Up North
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
Michael Fournier remembers getting calls years ago at his East Tawas real estate office from people wanting a lakefront cottage for around $100,000. "We used to laugh," said Fournier, president of Best Choice Realty Inc. "Now, we have some." The housing bust, credit crunch and $4-a-gallon gas have hit the second-home market hard Up North.
USA
Small Business
HOUSING HOLDING STEADY: Up North prices stay up
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
The housing stock of Michigan's Upper Peninsula includes a good supply of properties on the water, in the woods and in the towns that dot this area of stunning natural beauty. But don't expect to buy a vacation home for a song. The peninsula has not experienced the steep slide of real estate prices affecting much of Michigan and the country.
USA
Small Business
Compact fluorescent light bulbs lose sheen but still outshine alternative
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
A first simple step to living greener is using compact fluorescent bulbs, you hear repeatedly. After all, they last for years, saving money and energy. But making the switch to these bulbs isn't so easy.
USA
Small Business
TOM WALSH: Chrysler to use criticism to improve
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
At around 7 a.m. last Wednesday, Chrysler LLC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardelli fired off an e-mail to all company employees. Chrysler's biggest business challenge, he wrote, is to understand why many potential customers don't consider buying Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep brand vehicles.
USA
Small Business
High-tech ATMs give images, fast credit
08.06.2008 03:24
freep.com
In a world of high-definition television sets and multifunction cell phones, the humble ATM is finally getting its chance to go high-tech. With the newest versions of these ubiquitous instant money machines -- being deployed around Michigan now -- customers no longer must scribble out a deposit slip and frantically hunt down an envelope.
USA
Small Business
LAURA ORTIZ: Spacious homes are bargain priced
08.06.2008 03:23
freep.com
Project: Woods of Sterling, single-family homes that range from 1,900 to 3,164 square feet and are base-priced from $289,900 to $338,900. Place: South of 19 Mile in Sterling Heights Builder: Eldorado Homes; principal is Gary Gula, member of the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan.
USA
Small Business
LON GROSSMAN: Window repairs worth looking into
08.06.2008 03:23
freep.com
Dear Lon: My windows are ruined. There is fog between the glass panes. Can they be repaired or do I have to replace them?
USA
Small Business
JAMES DULLEY: Look to nature for strongest home form: A dome
08.06.2008 03:23
freep.com
Dear Jim: With all the severe weather and natural disasters recently, I want to build a superstrong house that is energy efficient. What is the most efficient, strong house construction method available? -- Bill G.
USA
Small Business
AT ISSUE: AIR TRAVEL: Treating fliers like freight considered
08.06.2008 03:23
freep.com
Imagine two scales at the airline ticket counter, one for your bags and one for you. The price of a ticket depends upon the weight of both. That may not be so far-fetched.
USA
Small Business
Detroit effort to get boost
08.06.2008 03:23
freep.com
On the fourth floor of the TechOne business incubator in Detroit, construction workers are painting and hammering away, creating new office and laboratory space for Henry Ford Health System's drug development research unit.
USA
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