Supporters of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Canada to the Gulf, say the privately funded, $8 billion project is a critically needed piece of infrastructure that will create thousands of jobs and make the U.S. dependent on oil from friends, rather than foes.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
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McDonald's names executive Easterbrook new CEO
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McDonald’s Corp. has tapped Steve Easterbrook as its new president and CEO to succeed Don Thompson, who has helmed the burger chain about two and a half years.
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Plan to allow Shell oil drilling fleet in Seattle draws ire
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A plan to allow Royal Dutch Shell PLC to use Seattle’s waterfront as a homeport for its Arctic drilling fleet is drawing opposition from environmental groups that say it’s not consistent with the region’s environmental goals.
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Why Happy Bosses Equal Happy Workers
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Keeping middle managers happy with their bosses is the key to retaining the lower-level workers.
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Team 4Life Welcomes Olympic Gold Medalist
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Australian professional snowboarder Torah Bright, who was a stand-out competitor and medalist in the 2014 Winter Olympics, has joined Team 4Life.
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Tupperware Closes FY 2014 Beating Q4 Consensus
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Reporting four quarter 2014 results before markets opened today, Tupperware Brands Corp. (TUP—NYSE) beat EPS expectations by 19 cents, with earnings of $1.72 per share.
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Museum vows to reopen after thieves swipe historic gold
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Wells Fargo Bank officials vowed to reopen a popular corporate museum in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district after thieves smashed a stolen SUV through its front door and made off with historic gold nuggets on display.
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Don't expect real puppy love at doggy weddings, experts say
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When pet owners dress up their dogs in miniature white dresses and tiny tuxes, some believe the barks that signal “I do” reveal true puppy love.
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As the cost of gasoline shrinks, small businesses think big
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For small business owners who deliver goods and services via car, truck or SUV, lower gas prices have brought more customers within reach and put more money in their pockets.
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Senate bill: Vets won't trigger employer health law coverage
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A Senate committee has voted unanimously to exclude veterans from the 50-worker threshold that triggers required coverage for employees under President Barack Obama’s health care law.