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Where's the Global Food Crisis Taking Us?
Business  (tags: environment, humans, health, business, consumers, environment, society )

Cal
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- 23 hours ago - enn.com
In five years' time, we could be living in a world where millions are dying in famines with no food aid to hand, regular storms and droughts wipe out acres of crops, and skyrocketing food prices have created global political panic, food experts say.
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Http://Www.Reuters.Com/Article /NewsOne/IdUSHKG35060820080703
Business  (tags: economy, world, humans, oil, business, consumers )

Cal
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- 3 days ago - reuters.com
A global sell-off knocked world shares to a five-month low on Thursday as surging oil fanned concerns about inflation and slowing growth, just hours ahead of an expected euro zone interest rate hike and a key U.S. jobs report.
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America, Over Big Oil's Barrel
Business  (tags: economy, energy, business, oil, politics, money, consumers, dishonesty )

Cal
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- 3 days ago - motherjones.com
<p>What's really driving up your gas prices? Oil companies say it's government regulators, foreign dictators, and those pesky polar bears</p>
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America's Shrinking Groceries
Business  (tags: consumers, business, economy, money, usa, society )

Cal
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- 3 days ago - time.com
<p>Soaring commodity and fuel prices are driving up costs for manufacturers; faced with a choice between raising prices (which consumers would surely notice) or quietly putting fewer ounces in the bag, carton or cup (which they generally don't) </p>
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US: Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Level in 28 Years
Business  (tags: business, consumers, economy )

Michael
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- 4 days ago - wsws.org
<p>US consumer confidence reached its lowest level in almost three decades amid soaring gas prices, falling real incomes, and rising unemployment.</p>
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Starbucks to Cut Up to 12,000 Jobs, Close 600 Stores
Business  (tags: business, economy, consumers, usa )

Cal
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- 3 days ago - reuters.com
<p>Starbucks Corp said on Tuesday it plans to close 600 underperforming stores and eliminate as many as 12,000 full- and part-time positions, lifting shares nearly 6 percent</p>
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High Gas Prices Threaten to Drain Small Towns' Populations
Business  (tags: economy, americans, consumers, news, energy )

Cal
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- 4 days ago - enn.com
<p>For thousands of other small-town residents across the country who drive long distances to jobs that pay little more than minimum wage, the high cost of gas is making that daily commute cost-prohibitive. </p>
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Chrysler to Shut Minivan Plant as Sales Slump
Business  (tags: )

Cal
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- 5 days ago - reuters.com
<p>Chrysler LLC will shut its St Louis minivan plant, cutting production of its top-selling vehicle and 2,400 factory jobs</p>
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Mortgage Ruling Could Shock U.S. Banking Industry
Business  (tags: business, dishonesty, ethics, consumers, foreclosures, realestate, usa )

Cal
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- 4 days ago - reuters.com
<p>Pending lawsuit could have major implications for the banking industry .</p>
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India Focuses on Renewables in New Climate Plan
Business  (tags: energy, environment, business, greenbuilding, GoodNews, world )

Cal
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- 5 days ago - reuters.com
India unveiled on Monday a national plan to deal with the threat of global warming, focusing on renewable energy for sustainable development while refusing to commit to any emission targets that risk slowing economic growth.
 
 
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