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Executive file
eShelving the memories
June 18, 2013 4:00 am
Cindy Anderson had no idea when she started ScrapNCube in 2003 that her modular furniture business would be around 10 years later. But that’s exactly what has happened. From one product a decade ago to more than 130 customizable pieces today, from their garage to their own studio space, Cindy and her husband, Greg, have kept the business going through the housing market’s boom and....MORE
Safeway selling its Canada stores
June 13, 2013 4:00 am
Safeway Inc. is selling its supermarket operations in Canada to food retailer Sobeys for $5.7 billion. Sobeys, a unit of Empire Company Limited, is already the No. 2 grocery operator in the country. It said the deal includes 213 grocery stores under....MORE
PlayStation 4 takes early lead
June 13, 2013 4:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO — Sony’s PlayStation 4 won the initial skirmish over next-generation video-game consoles by exploiting....MORE
Facebook adds hashtags
June 13, 2013 4:00 am
Facebook is introducing hashtags, the number signs used on Twitter, Instagram and other services to identify topics being discussed and allow users to search for them. Facebook Inc. said in a blog post Wednesday that users will be able to click a....MORE
Hepatitis outbreak spreads
June 12, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix produced by an Oregon company and sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states. The CDC....MORE
Executive file
ePropelled by wind, web
June 11, 2013 4:00 am
About 14 years ago, Michael Giebelhaus scraped together enough funds to place his first order of kiteboarding equipment to sell....MORE
Did you hear?
USDA has ideas on food waste
June 9, 2013 4:00 am
Americans throw away more than a third of the food they buy — that’s almost $400 a year per person, or more than an average month’s worth of groceries. In 2010, an estimated 133 billion pounds of food from U. S. retailers,....MORE
Review
Jaguar sets bar high for ‘14 F-Type
June 9, 2013 4:00 am
In a 1961 debut that reverberated worldwide, Jaguar pulled the covers off its E-Type coupe at the Geneva Motor Show and redefined ....MORE
Batman (the city) wins condom contest, thanks to the Internet
June 9, 2013 4:00 am
LONDON — Holy prophylactics, Batman!In a recent online marketing campaign, Durex asked Facebook fans to vote on what city should get SOS Condoms, a service meant to allow amorous — but unprepared — couples to click on a smartphone....MORE
The printable life
• 3-D production predicted to mold our tomorrows
June 9, 2013 4:00 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tim Middleton lives and breathes now, but the mind of the 42-year-old Eudora, Kan., man often floats to....MORE
Target rolling out organic brand
June 8, 2013 4:00 am
NEW YORK — Target Corp. is planning a new organic and natural store brand as it works to rev up its grocery business. The big-box retailer said the new brand, called Simply Balanced, will start with drinks and snacks like corn chips on Sunday.....MORE
U.S. trails in hydrogen fuel stations
June 8, 2013 4:00 am
Hyundai Motor Co. rolled out the first 15 of its hydrogen-powered ix35 sport utility vehicles headed to Copenhagen this week. But part of the news was the fact that the event was in Europe and not here. Europe already has a solid network of hydrogen....MORE
J.C. Penney launches new home department
June 8, 2013 4:00 am
J. C. Penney wants you to come home. The struggling department store this week launched its newly revamped home departments in 500 of its 1,100 stores, which feature splashy displays of new lines by designers and celebrities like Jonathan Adler,....MORE
What's going up
June 8, 2013 4:00 am
Starbucks/Sleep Country retail project1400 S. W. Canal Blvd., RedmondOwner: Rusty Ertle, BendGeneral Contractor: SunWest Builders, ....MORE
BlackBerry sets sights on physical keyboard fans
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
Lovers of physical keyboards, BlackBerry hasn’t forgotten about you. The Canadian company’s Q10 smartphone, the second ....MORE
Retail sales warm up in May
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
Retail sales in May had their best month since January, as warmer weather and a stock market rally drew out shoppers who had spent March and April cooped up indoors. Same-store sales across the board rose an estimated 3.9 percent, slightly beating....MORE
Dispatches
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
• Ray’s Food Place and the Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 4, District 10 offices will receive Safe Sidewalk Awards from the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on June 24. Awards will be....MORE
Briefing
Boomers have less debt
June 7, 2013 4:00 am
Seventeen percent of Americans who are 55 or older have overdue medical bills, according to a survey the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Industry Education Foundation released last week. That’s lower than the rate of overdue....MORE
Smartphone firms try to reclaim magic
June 6, 2013 4:00 am
The smartphone revolution has reached Joe Cecconi, which may mean it isn’t a revolution anymore. The retiree from Fairfax County, Va. got his Samsung Galaxy S III six months ago, finally giving up on his old flip phone. He hardly ever uses the....MORE
Nosler buys ammo maker
June 6, 2013 4:00 am
Nosler Inc., the Bend-based bullet and ammunition maker, has purchased Washington-based Silver State Armory, according to a news release issued Wednesday. The amount was not disclosed.“It adds manufacturing space to Nosler’s total....MORE
Cigarette-rolling business finds new life as nonprofit
June 5, 2013 4:00 am
A change in federal law forced Mark Lobel last year to shut the doors of his Bend smoke shop, which housed his roll-your-own....MORE
Shoes on the move
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
The move across Wall Street gives FootZone about one-third more space, according to a news release. It will allow the business to ....MORE
Executive file
ePaddleboarding in the streets
June 4, 2013 4:00 am
Steve Bangsund’s land paddleboards are a one-man labor of love. Working out of an 1,100-square-foot industrial shop in....MORE
What’s in a millennial’s wallet? Not credit cards
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
Ringed by the posh shops of Los Angeles’ Beverly Center, Tim Ratliff said no — he didn’t have a credit card. He ....MORE
The front lines of food safety
• With training and better wages, program aims to prevent contamination in produce • With training and better wages, program aims to prevent contamination in produce
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — With piles of fresh strawberries beckoning consumers at markets and stores this season, an alliance....MORE
Tech push transforms TV viewing experience
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
For decades we’ve been watching TV. Now a new generation of TV is beginning to watch us. Technological advances are giving the old clunky “boob tube" an IQ injection. Some of the new breed of smart TVs comes equipped with facial....MORE
Put on detective hat to solve Ford Ranger’s start problem
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I have a hot-start problem in my 2003 Ford Ranger. The Ranger will start cold, but after being driven for a while and shut down, the engine will not restart. The starter is OK.— Jean WettsteinA: This is certainly a frustrating problem, but....MORE
Chevrolet Suburban has a smoky startup
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I just had a new engine put into my 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. When I start my truck after it sits for a few days, I get blue exhaust smoke out of my tailpipe. I’ve been monitoring my oil and the level has been going down. It was down 1½....MORE
More than one way to connect
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
It’s not enough these days to wonder what to watch on your TV; a growing question for many is how to watch. Just like any device in your life, TVs can now connect to the Internet. This lets you grab shows from the Internet and watch content....MORE
Covers: Homage or irksome marketing ploy?
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
LOS ANGELES — There are about 600 versions of Adele’s Oscar-winning song “Skyfall" on the Spotify subscription....MORE
Review
Chevy Impala offers Cadillac luxury
June 2, 2013 4:00 am
You’ve hit that point when you deserve a little leather in your life. You’ve logged countless hours during the daily....MORE
Ross may open 2nd location in Bend
June 1, 2013 4:00 am
Discount clothing company Ross Dress for Less is looking to open a store on Bend's south side in the vacant half of the former Gottschalks building, planning documents filed this week with the city of Bend show. It could become the second Ross store in Bend. The company has a store in the Cascade Village Shopping Center on Bend's north side. Planning documents show the new store would open in the....MORE
Spirit Airlines: no frills, plenty fees
June 1, 2013 4:00 am
One small airline has led the way in the United States when it comes to passenger fees: Spirit Airlines, the no-frills carrier....MORE
It's good to be local!
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
So many brews, so little time. Living in the self-proclaimed Beer City, USA, can be daunting when examining all the different....MORE
Bangladesh trade status discussed
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
After several deadly factory disasters in Bangladesh — including the collapse of an eight-story garment factory last month that left at least 1,129 people dead — labor advocates are stepping up pressure on the Obama administration,....MORE
NHTSA urges caution on self-driving cars
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
DETROIT — In a policy statement released Thursday, America’s top auto-safety agency embraced self-driving technology but called for states to make sure there is still a person behind the wheel while such innovations are in testing. The....MORE
Pace of economic growth steady
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — The U. S. economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in the first three months of the year than originally estimated, as steeper government spending cutbacks and reduced private investment dragged on growth. The Commerce Department....MORE
Bend skin-care startup also eyes social change
May 31, 2013 4:00 am
While coconut oil can be found next to shortening and olive oil on grocery stores shelves, two Bend residents hope to place their ....MORE
In focus: Latin America
Colombia sees signs of recovery from coffee blight
May 30, 2013 4:00 am
CHINCHINA, Colombia —At a sprawling central Colombia coffee laboratory and research facility — full of coffee plants....MORE
Manufacturing
In solar, a quality crisis
May 30, 2013 4:00 am
LOS ANGELES — The solar panels covering a vast warehouse roof in the sun-soaked Inland Empire region east of Los Angeles....MORE
Consumer Reports recommends comparison shopping for prescription drugs
May 30, 2013 4:00 am
If you don’t have insurance and have to buy prescription medications, Consumer Reports suggests you shop around. Secret....MORE
Bulletproof maven pitches backpacks for U.S. kids
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
BOGOTA, Colombia — Miguel Caballero’s business, making bulletproof clothing for the fashion-conscious, has grown over ....MORE
Tablets expected to outsell PCs by 2015
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO — Just three years after hitting the market, tablets are now poised to outsell personal computers. Tablet shipments are on track to surpass notebooks and other portable PCs this year, according to an IDC report released Tuesday.....MORE
Tiger Tugs take off in helicopter world
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
Helicopter owners around the world are using Bend-made Tiger Tugs — black and orange helicopter tugs that look similar to a ....MORE
Breakthrough
Firm weaves a way to artificial spider silk
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
TOKYO — A company in Yamagata Prefecture has become the first in the world to successfully mass-produce artificial spider....MORE
Nike cutting ties to Livestrong
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
Nike, which helped build Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong cancer charity into a global brand and introduced its familiar yellow wristband, is cutting ties with the foundation in the latest fallout from the former cyclist’s doping scandal. The ....MORE
Confidence jumps among consumers
May 29, 2013 4:00 am
Consumer confidence surged this month to its highest level in more than five years as optimism increased about the state of the economy and its prospects for the rest of the year, according to a closely watched private barometer released Tuesday.....MORE
Shopping center in Bend changes hands for $9.75M
• The sale is the third large retail acquisition in the last 5 months
May 28, 2013 4:00 am
A Eugene businessman has purchased a 56,000-square-foot retail building on the north side of Bend, which houses Staples, Michaels ....MORE
Executive file
eBitten by the ukulele bug
May 28, 2013 4:00 am
Six years ago, Carl Ventis picked up a ukulele for the first time while on vacation in Hawaii. And those first strums sparked a....MORE
Theater closure moving ahead
May 27, 2013 4:00 am
An Idaho development company is moving ahead with its plan to purchase the Pilot Butte 6 movie theater site in east Bend, converting it into a Walgreens pharmacy and retail shopping center. Officials with Boise-based Hawkins Cos. are set to meet Thursday with Bend Community Development Department staff before submitting a formal project application, said Brandon Whallon, a pre-development project....MORE
Signs of recovery
• Index shows gains in employment, tourism numbers
May 26, 2013 4:00 am
Editor's note: The Bulletin has partnered with the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences and Department of....MORE
Durable-goods orders snap back
May 25, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — Higher demand for autos, airplanes and military wares boosted orders for long-lasting goods in April, but bookings also rose in most other industries in a positive sign for U. S. manufacturers. Orders for durable goods climbed 3.3....MORE
What's going up
May 25, 2013 4:00 am
Redmond is getting a new Rite Aid pharmacy at the corner of Southwest 15th Street and Highland Avenue. The company plans to build a 17,300-square-foot retail and drug store at the corner of Southwest 15th Street and Highland Avenue, city planning documents show. The Redmond Community Development Department issued a building permit to Rite Aid last week, with a project value of $1.5 million. Company....MORE
Dry farming revival
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
A centuries-old farming technique called dry farming — once the order of the day in California’s Central Valley....MORE
Editor's choice
When old computers cost more than new
May 24, 2013 4:00 am
More than a decade ago, at a vintage computer fair in Silicon Valley, Dag Spicer had an opportunity to buy an original Apple-1 for $2,000. He passed. Any regrets? Not really, he said.“Of course," Spicer added, “I could have paid off my....MORE
Sony may spin off parts of company
May 23, 2013 4:00 am
Sony said Wednesday that its board was considering a proposal from the hedge fund Third Point to spin off part of its entertainment business, but it emphasized that the discussions were preliminary and that it had not set a time to respond. Sony,....MORE
Small businesses ‘reshoring’ production
• Manufacturing in the U.S. is becoming a more viable option
May 23, 2013 4:00 am
NEW YORK — When Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts....MORE
Nutrition
eGenetically engineered foods: What's the fuss?
• As more produce is altered, more consumers ask, 'Is it safe to eat?'
May 23, 2013 4:00 am
For thousands of years, farmers have been breeding plants for highly desired traits. But this traditional process depends on nature, takes some time and can transfer unwanted characteristics along with the desired ones. Now, genetic modification techniques have advanced to the molecular level. Genetic engineering allows scientists to speed up and refine the process of moving desired, specific....MORE
Sprint raises bid for Clearwire
May 22, 2013 4:00 am
Sprint Nextel sweetened its bid for full control of the wireless network operator Clearwire on Tuesday in an effort to avert rejection by shareholders. Sprint is now offering $3.40 a share for the nearly 50 percent stake in Clearwire that it does not ....MORE
New Xbox is ‘all-in-one’ system
May 22, 2013 4:00 am
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company unveiled the Xbox One, an entertainment console that wants to....MORE
Profile: David Karp
Mom’s advice to Tumblr’s founder: Quit school
May 21, 2013 4:00 am
NEW YORK — When David Karp was 14, he was clearly a bright teenager. Quiet, somewhat reclusive, bored with his classes at....MORE
Consumers may offset budget cuts
May 21, 2013 4:00 am
Consumers will help keep economic growth on track this year, as new projections of their spending indicate it will offset the hit to the recovery from the federal government’s automatic budget cuts, a panel of economists said Monday. The....MORE
Apple’s tax tactics cost U.S. $44B, report says
May 21, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. has used an elaborate web of offshore subsidiaries to avoid paying at least $44 billion in U. S. taxes in the past four years, a Senate investigation has found. Many of the tactics, such as cost-sharing arrangements, are....MORE
Executive file
eA pack that can do it all
May 21, 2013 4:00 am
Karl Findling has no trouble keeping busy. A captain with the Bend Fire Department, he spends his off days running Oregon Pack....MORE
Catching up on the basics of fuel injection
May 19, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I’m hoping you can bring an old-timer up to speed on fuel injection. I used to be pretty good at fixing things but hadn’t even considered trying to work on this one. I’d feel better driving if I had an idea what’s going on ....MORE
The trek to a yogurt less sweet
May 19, 2013 4:00 am
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. — Dannon yogurt had a secret it didn’t want you to know. Until recently. Its Danimals Smoothies, a....MORE
Review
Challenger has retro attitude
May 19, 2013 4:00 am
The 2013 Dodge Challenger lives up to the muscle car standards it has been setting since the 1970s, starting with the retro-....MORE
Consumer sentiment up to post-recession peak
May 18, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment perked up in May to its highest level in more than six years, according to a survey released Friday, helped by falling gasoline prices, a rising stock market and firmer housing prices. The preliminary May reading ....MORE
Today’s retirees face declining standard of living, study says
May 18, 2013 4:00 am
The retirement crisis is deepening, with recent generations of Americans less financially prepared for their golden years than their parents or grandparents, according to a new study. The study by the Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that people who....MORE
J.C. Penney board re-elected
May 18, 2013 4:00 am
NEW YORK — Ron Johnson’s job at J. C. Penney Co. ended after his attempt to overhaul the retailer wiped out a quarter of its sales and about half of its market value. The board members who hired him are staying. Investors voted to re-elect ....MORE
Data trove now guides drug company pitches
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
In the old days, sales representatives from drug companies would chat up local pharmacists to learn what drugs doctors were prescribing. Now such shoulder-rubbing is becoming a quaint memory — thanks to vast databases of patient and doctor....MORE
Facebook, Twitter announce apps for Google Glass
May 17, 2013 4:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO — Google says it’s still figuring out the best ways to use Glass, but the company announced Thursday that Facebook, Twitter and several other media firms have built their own applications for the futuristic-looking wearable ....MORE
Google wants to read minds
May 16, 2013 4:00 am
Google keeps trying to read our minds. The company revealed some new search tools Wednesday at I/O, its annual developers....MORE
Household debt drops to ’06 level
May 15, 2013 4:00 am
U. S. households reduced debt during the first quarter by 1 percent to the lowest level since 2006, resuming a deleveraging trend in the wake of the financial crisis, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Household debt fell to $11.2....MORE
Google to launch music service
May 15, 2013 4:00 am
Google is set to introduce a subscription music feature to compete against fast-growing streaming services like Spotify, according to several people briefed on its plans. Google is planning to introduce the new service as early as Wednesday at Google ....MORE
Research
Engineering a $325,000 burger
May 15, 2013 4:00 am
MAASTRICHT, Netherlands — As a gastronomic delicacy, the 5-ounce hamburger that Mark Post has painstakingly created here....MORE
Sharp limits on salt are questioned
May 15, 2013 4:00 am
In a report that undercuts years of public health warnings, a prestigious group convened by the government says there is no good....MORE
2014 Audi A8L Review
Luxurious sedan simply sips fuel
May 12, 2013 4:00 am
“Forget the hotel. I’m never leaving the Audi," I texted to one of the friends I was meeting for Jazz Fest in New....MORE
Chevy Silverado smells of antifreeze on outside
May 12, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I am the original owner of a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup with the 5300 V-8 gas engine. After driving it, there is a distinct smell of antifreeze when you are outside the vehicle. There are no apparent leaks and the fluid level remains fairly....MORE
A primer on electronic stability control
May 12, 2013 4:00 am
Q: I want to learn about stability control, which my new car supposedly has. How exactly does it work? How do I know what it is doing? Will it improve the way I can take corners?— Paula H. A: Electronic stability control, or ESC, has been....MORE
TV’s new stars: Small businesses
• Business, family drama brings profit for stars of ‘Duck Dynasty,’ ‘Pawn Stars’ • Business, family drama bring profit for stars of ‘Duck Dynasty,’ ‘Pawn Stars’
May 12, 2013 4:00 am
NEW YORK — There’s no business like small business. Mix the high stakes of running a small business with a dash of....MORE
All that glitters is gold on Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013 4:00 am
ORLANDO, Fla. — Whitney Court usually buys her mom flowers for Mother’s Day, but this year she’s selected a gift that won’t wilt: a silver necklace. It cost $165, about double the price of a dozen roses delivered. But Court, a ....MORE
Student debt a drag on workers
May 11, 2013 4:00 am
The anemic economy has left millions of younger working Americans struggling to get ahead. The added millstone of student-loan....MORE
High tariff could hurt U.S. denim producers
May 11, 2013 4:00 am
There’s a wrinkle in the outlook for expensive women’s designer jeans. Europe has more than tripled a tariff on the high-end denim creations, which could snag the boom for pricey pants. This month, the European Union duty on women’s....MORE
Dispatches
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
• Bend Pilates has moved to a new location at 155 S. W. Century Drive, Suite 104. The larger space has an area for group classes and a private room for individual sessions. To learn more, call 541-647-0876 or visit www. bendpilates. net.•....MORE
Glasses let deaf moviegoers see what they’ve been missing
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
Raymond Smith Jr. has been trying for nearly two decades to make the movie industry listen to the needs of the deaf and hard of....MORE
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Startup event sees depth of ideas
• Startup Weekend in Bend draws interest from investors in innovative companies
May 10, 2013 4:00 am
While one business emerged as the winner of Bend’s second Startup Weekend, investors saw potential in several others, said lead organizer Larry Jacobsen. Easyhealth, an application that allows users to book and pay for dental appointments....MORE
In focus: garment factories
Facing pressure, clothing retailers reveal more
May 9, 2013 4:00 am
The revolution that has swept the food industry is expanding to retail: origins matter. With fair-trade coffee and organic fruit....MORE
Target partners with Facebook
May 9, 2013 4:00 am
In its boldest foray into digital retailing, Target on Wednesday launched a test version of Cartwheel, an ambitious collaboration with the world’s largest social network that will allow users to earn savings via Facebook and then use their....MORE
Coke unveils anti-obesity push
May 9, 2013 4:00 am
In a sign of how health concerns have shaken the beverage industry, Coca-Cola Co. used a boisterous anniversary celebration on Wednesday to pledge to make low-calorie drinks and clearer nutritional information more available across the world. Coca-....MORE
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Report: State lacks transparency
• Information on business subsidies is not publicized in a timely manner, OSPIRG says
May 9, 2013 4:00 am
The state of Oregon is keeping critical details about millions of dollars in business subsidies from the public, according to a report released Wednesday.“Revealing Tax Subsidies 2013," published by the Oregon State Public Interest Research....MORE
Is your soap safe?
• Safety of Triclosan, an antibacterial soap ingredient, still being reviewed by the FDA
May 5, 2013 4:00 am
WASHINGTON — It’s a chemical that’s been in U. S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your....MORE
HARP 2.0 hits stride
• Federal refinance program becomes a success — finally
May 5, 2013 4:00 am
The Obama administration’s Home Affordable Refinance Program is at last helping legions of American homeowners with upside-....MORE
Ford hybrid sales are soaring
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
Ford Motor Co., seeking to challenge Toyota Motor Corp.’s dominance in gasoline-electric vehicles, said it will pass its full-year record for U. S. hybrid sales this month on demand for its Fusion and C-Max models. Hybrid deliveries for Ford....MORE
PepsiCo cuts ties with Lil Wayne
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
PepsiCo is cutting its ties with Lil Wayne after the rapper made a crude reference to civil rights martyr Emmett Till in a song. Lil Wayne, one of the biggest stars in pop music, had a deal to promote the company’s Mountain Dew soda. Earlier....MORE
Syrian regime buys Dell products
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
Large amounts of computer equipment from Dell have been sold to the Syrian government through a Dubai-based distributor despite strict trade sanctions intended to ban the selling of technology to the regime, according to documents obtained by The....MORE
Cyber warriors
• Whiz kids are on the front lines of high-stakes cybersecurity
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
He’s 26, likes industrial and electronic music, has a bleached-blond Mohawk haircut and sometimes, Mikhail Davidov said, he ....MORE
U.S. Cellular to get Apple products
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
U. S. Cellular Corp., a Chicago-based provider of mobile-phone service, expects to get Apple products later this year, joining the country’s four largest carriers in offering the devices. Apple’s iPhone, the best-selling smartphone in the....MORE
EU officials warn of grim outlook
May 4, 2013 4:00 am
A deteriorating economy in the European Union is expected to drive unemployment to new highs this year in countries including Spain and Portugal that already are feeling acute pain, the Union’s top economics official warned Friday. The outlook....MORE
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