събота, 30 юни 2012 г.

Italy boss says Spain favourites

Italy manager Cesare Prandelli says Spain are favourites when the two countries meet in Sunday's Euro 2012 final.

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World's oceans are 'plasticized'

A marine expedition of environmentalists has confirmed the bad news it feared -- the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" extends even further than previously known.

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VIDEO: What's wrong with Murray's shorts?

Andy Murray blames his shorts after a spare tennis ball falls out of his pocket three times during his late-night victory over Marcos Baghdatis at Wimbledon.

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Endurance swimmer halfway to Florida Keys

The sun rose over the Florida Straits Saturday with endurance swimmer Penny Palfrey covering half the estimated distance of her swim from Cuba to the United States, said a Florida meteorologist who is advising Palfrey's team.

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Title: 1-in-4 Undecided in November Election
Description: A sizable percentage of ?persuadable? voters could play a key role in electing the next president.
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WASHINGTON ? According to a new Associated Press-GfK poll, one-quarter of U.S. voters are undecided and ?persuadable? in the November presidential election and will ?have a big say in determining who wins the White House.?

Until then, Obama and Romney are expected to spend a great deal of time and money trying to win their votes, especially in swing states. The key will be courting wavering voters without alienating core supporters.

"It presents an interesting challenge to the campaigns," said Steve McMahon, a partner in Purple Strategies, a bipartisan crisis management firm. "Moving to the middle means winning these voters, but it also means creating problems with your base."

The poll found that among registered voters, 47% said they would vote for Obama and 44% for Romney, a margin that is considered statistically insignificant.

However, those totals include ?soft support,? or those who could change their minds before the election. The poll showed that these persuadable voters are equally likely to vote for Obama or Romney (or neither).

Demographically, the group includes those more likely to be members of Generation X (30 to 49 years old), with 71% not college graduates. They are also likely to have lower incomes than all registered voters.

Content Subject: Research
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Mutinous police, Bolivia reach deal

The Bolivian government and mutinous police reached an agreement Wednesday morning that will return the officers to duty, the state-run ABI news agency reported.

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Serena rallies to win epic match

Serena Williams endures a "gut check" but reaches round four along with defending champion Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon.

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VIDEO: Wimbledon: Venus - and cameraman - fall

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams is beaten 6-1 6-3 by Russia's Elena Vesnina in the first round at Wimbledon, while a BBC cameraman takes a tumble.

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ND0628126

Title: Oregon Craft Beer Industry Posts Strong Gains
Description: Last year?s production tops one million barrels, up 7.5% from 2010.
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PORTLAND ? The Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG) announced earlier this week that the state?s craft brewers produced 1,168,000 barrels of beer in 2011, a 7.5% lift from 2010, The Oregonian reports.

Additionally, despite a weak economy in Oregon, the state?s brewers added 600 jobs last year and employed 5,500 people directly.

"Increasing production by 7.5% simply means more jobs," said Brian Butenschoen, Executive Director of the Oregon Brewers Guild. "When an increased number of Oregonians choose Oregon beer over other options, we need more farmers to grow hops and barley, brewers buy more equipment, open breweries, and hire new employees."

Oregon is home to more than 100 brewing companies that generated in-state sales of roughly $270 million. In total, the state?s craft brewing industry contributes $2.44 billion to the state?s economy and employs 25,000 people directly and indirectly.

Oregonians demonstrate a strong loyalty to state-produced beer, with nearly 16% of all of the beer consumed in the stated made in Oregon. The figure jumps to 42.8% for all draft beer consumed in the state.

"In Oregon, craft beer has been the largest beer category for the last 20 months - a first in U.S. history ? and Oregon continues to lead the country in the percentage of dollars spent on craft beer,? Butenschoen said. ?[F]or the week ending 12/25/11, 40% of dollars spent on beer in local supermarkets was on craft beer, and that's also a first in U.S. history."

Content Subject: Marketing/Merchandising
Formatted Article Date: June 28, 2012

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Reaction to Rosol?s shock win over Nadal

?Rosol?s win has to be one of the biggest upsets in the history of these Championships?

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VIDEO: Pirlo's audacious penalty kick

Watch Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo's chipped spot-kick as Italy beat England on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2012.

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NASA Awards Five Universities Funding For Learning Opportunities

NASA has awarded five one-year U.S. National Laboratory education cooperative agreements to provide hands-on science and engineering opportunities for college and university students.

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VIDEO: Hoddle's England exit World Cup 1998

England lose on penalties to Argentina after a 2-2 draw in St Etienne, which sees a wonder goal from Michael Owen and David Beckham's infamous red card. (UK users only)

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Cilic wins second longest match

Croatian Marin Cilic beats Sam Querrey 17-15 in the final set to win the second longest match in Wimbledon history.

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Archer Williamson notches six in a row

Britain's Alison Williamson relishes the opportunity of competing on home ground at a record sixth Olympic Games.

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ND0626124

Title: 1-in-4 Undecided in November Election
Description: A sizable percentage of ?persuadable? voters could play a key role in electing the next president.
Page Content:

WASHINGTON ? According to a new Associated Press-GfK poll, one-quarter of U.S. voters are undecided and ?persuadable? in the November presidential election and will ?have a big say in determining who wins the White House.?

Until then, Obama and Romney are expected to spend a great deal of time and money trying to win their votes, especially in swing states. The key will be courting wavering voters without alienating core supporters.

"It presents an interesting challenge to the campaigns," said Steve McMahon, a partner in Purple Strategies, a bipartisan crisis management firm. "Moving to the middle means winning these voters, but it also means creating problems with your base."

The poll found that among registered voters, 47% said they would vote for Obama and 44% for Romney, a margin that is considered statistically insignificant.

However, those totals include ?soft support,? or those who could change their minds before the election. The poll showed that these persuadable voters are equally likely to vote for Obama or Romney (or neither).

Demographically, the group includes those more likely to be members of Generation X (30 to 49 years old), with 71% not college graduates. They are also likely to have lower incomes than all registered voters.

Content Subject: Research
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Secrets of basketball diplomacy

A U.S. team teaches North Koreans how to shoot hoops for the first time. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa

Ferrari are the most successful team in Formula One history, with the legendary Italian marque boasting a record 16 constructors' titles and 15 drivers' championships.

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Burned baby girl gets new skin

A novel skin graft treatment appears to be working for a 3-year-old South African girl burned over 80% of her body in January, a spokeswoman for her family said Tuesday.

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Fidel Castro likes ... yoga?

Fidel Castro has never been accused of wanting for opinions, but the former Cuban leader's Tuesday commentary stumped many of his fellow citizens.

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China's giant, quiet step in space

Leroy Chiao: It's time not for another government space race, but for expanded space cooperation and collaboration

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Baseball star Clemens cleared of perjury

Legendary US baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is cleared of lying to Congress over the use of performance-enhancing drugs as a fast-ball pitcher.

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VIDEO: What Wimbledon means to Murray?

British number one Andy Murray talks about what Wimbledon means to him ahead of his first round match against Nikolay Davydenko.

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The magic of Monaco

Formula One stars past and present explain why the Monaco Grand Prix is so special to win.

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Karlovic 'cheated' by officials

Ivo Karlovic questions the integrity of Wimbledon after he is foot-faulted 11 times in his defeat by Britain's Andy Murray.

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Mutinous police, Bolivia reach deal

The Bolivian government and mutinous police reached an agreement Wednesday morning that will return the officers to duty, the state-run ABI news agency reported.

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NASA Hurricane Updates on Facebook



Check NASA's Hurricane on Facebook provides daily looks at storms in the tropics and it's updated on Weekends during storms

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GB women given 2012 tennis places

Great Britain will have eight players at the Olympic tennis tournament after wildcards are given to the nation's top four women.

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England v Italy photo gallery

All the best action from the Euro 2012 quarter-final between England and Italy.

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VIDEO: The best goals of Euro 2012

BBC Sport takes a look at the best Euro 2012 goals scored in Poland and Ukraine.

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Tottenham's Bale to miss Olympics

Tottenham's Gareth Bale will not be available to play for Team GB's football side at the Olympics after aggravating a back injury.

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ND0622123

Title: Starbucks to Debut Tazo Tea Shop
Description: The new store moves away from the beans and encourages patrons to blend their own tea-based beverages.
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SEATTLE ? Come fall, Starbucks is hoping to do for tea what its coffee shops did for coffee: elevate tea drinking to a new level when it opens its first Tazo tea shop, Huffington Post reports.

The Tazo tea shop will be located near its Seattle headquarters. Customers will be able to mix their own teas from more than 80 loose-leaf varieties at a tea bar with the assistance of a ?tea partner.? The shop will also sell tea lattes, iced tea, packaged chocolates, honeys and infused sugars. Food and pastries, similar to Starbucks stores, will be available as well, although sans the ?green dot? Starbucks logo.

Recently, the coffee chain has expressed interest in expanding beyond coffee. In March, the company opened its first Evolution Fresh juice store in Belleview, Washington. In April, the company also launched its own line of energy drinks called Starbucks Refreshers. Plus, Starbucks will begin offering a branded single-cup coffee machine this fall for brewing coffee drinks, like lattes, at home.

While Starbucks hasn?t mentioned any plans for more Tazo tea shops, but the company has said Tazo is a $1.4 billion brand and it has plans for growing it. Starbucks currently has 17,000 cafes around the globe.

Content Subject: Foodservice
Formatted Article Date: June 22, 2012

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NASA Hurricane Updates on Twitter



Check NASA's Hurricane Twitter feed for a daily behind the scenes look at storms in the tropics.

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A historic handshake

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shook hands Wednesday with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in a historic gesture marking a giant step forward in the peace process relating to British rule of Northern Ireland.

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S. Korea, Japan put pact on hold

South Korea and Japan on Friday postponed the signing of a landmark military intelligence pact after the prospect stirred discontent among Koreans.

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Antrim crash out of Leinster SHC

Fourteen-man Westmeath earn a shock 0-14 to 0-12 win over Antrim in the Leinster Hurling Championship clash at Mullingar.

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ND0628124

Title: You Have the Right to a Free Slurpee
Description: 7-Eleven is partnering with local police to issue well-behaved kids citations (vouchers) for free Slurpees.
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DALLAS ? 7-Eleven announced earlier this week the relaunch of its Operation Chill community relations program, whereby the convenience store chain distributes ?Free Slurpee? coupons to local police who then reward children they observe behaving well.

This year, 7-Eleven will distribute coupons to more than 600 agencies across the country as part of its award-winning program that was first introduced 17 years ago.

"Uniformed police officers can be intimidating to many kids," said Mark Stinde, 7-Eleven's vice president of asset protection. "Recognizing good behavior helps build positive relationships between local law enforcement agencies and young people and encourages good behavior with a favorite summertime treat."

As part of the program, police officers from participating precincts ?ticket? youngsters with free Slurpee coupons whom they catch performing acts of kindness or good deeds . ?Offenses? might include wearing a bicycle helmet while riding or skateboarding or participating in a police athletic league. Each coupon is redeemable for a small Slurpee drink at participating stores.

"Every year, we use Operation Chill coupons at school bus stops because they are great at bridging the gap in communications with kids," said Sgt. Jerry A. MacDonald of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.'s Convention Center Area Command. "The coupons go a long way in turning around negative perceptions of policing and police officers and build relationships that help stop crime and improve the quality of life in the community."

Since the program began in 1995, more than 11 million Operation Chill coupons have been distributed.

"Operation Chill continues to be a summer program that both kids and officers eagerly anticipate each year," Stinde said. "What kid doesn't love a free Slurpee drink? And having a reason to approach youngsters in a non-authoritative role gives police officers an opportunity to build long-term positive connections in the community."

Content Subject: Marketing/Merchandising
Formatted Article Date: June 28, 2012

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A historic handshake

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shook hands Wednesday with former IRA commander Martin McGuinness in a historic gesture marking a giant step forward in the peace process relating to British rule of Northern Ireland.

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ND0627123

Title: Judge Blocks RYO Taxes in Washington
Description: A Washington state judge has blocked the collection of roll-your-own cigarette taxes, just days after a similar New York bill died in a Senate committee.
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?OLYMPIA, WA ? Days after a bill to increase the tax collected on roll-your-own (RYO) cigarettes failed to gain ground in New York, a Washington state judge blocked the collection of taxes on RYO cigarettes, The Seattle Times reports.

Citing an initiative that makes it difficult for lawmakers to raise taxes, a Franklin County Superior Judge granted a preliminary injunction, ruling the upcoming tax (July 1) violated a voter-approved initiative that requires two-thirds of lawmakers to support a tax increase.

Earlier this year, the Washington Legislature voted for RYO cigarette stores to collect a 15-cents-per-cigarette tax, the same tax levied on packaged cigarettes. Explaining their vote, lawmakers said they were enforcing an existing tax (that the stores were trying to avoid taxes) and not creating a new one.

While two-thirds of state House members approved the increase, only 27 of 49 senators approved the change ?�far short of the two-thirds requirement.

?It is gratifying to see that the Washington courts have stepped in to protect the constitutional rights of small business owners and customers," said Chris Weiss, lead attorney for RYO Machine.

State officials said they are considering appealing the decision.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 27, 2012

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Title: RYO Industry Prevails in New York Tax Fight
Description: Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D?Amato?s firm takes credit for defeating a state Senate bill that sought to tax loose tobacco the same as cigarettes.
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ALBANY, NY ? A New York bill that sought to tax loose tobacco rolled in stores the same as cigarettes died in a state Senate committee last week, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The bill had already passed the state?s Assembly and received the support of Governor Cuomo, cigarette manufacturers, and the American Cancer Society ? a potent alliance that some speculate was defeated by the work of a skillful lobbyist.

"It's impossible for us to know everything that happened, but apparently one company with a $10,000-a-month lobbyist was able to block a bill that would stop tax evasion, prevent residential fires and encourage smokers to quit," said Russ Sciandra, state director of advocacy for the American Cancer Society.

According to the WSJ, that lobbyist was former U.S. Senator Alfonse D?Amato (R-NY), whose firm, D?Amato?s Park Strategies was hired by RYO Filling Station, aka Roll Your Own Machine ? at a fee of $10,000 a month.

While the Senate defeat is a win for RYO, the company is not at ease as the bill might resurface in a November session. "We're breathing a little easier but by no means is the fight over," said Bea Gonzalez, spokeswoman for the RYO company.

This year, more than two dozen states have introduced legislation to reclassify stores that offer RYO facilities as manufacturers, thus leveling the products? taxes with cigarettes.

The disparity is significant in New York: RYO cigarettes in some cases cost less than $38 per carton, versus $125 in New York City. As such, it has fueled a stiff fight from the tobacco industry.

"This is a very significant growing subset of the industry," said David Sutton, senior manager of media affairs at Altria Client Services, parent company for Philip Morris USA.

"This is clearly a loophole that's being exploited," he said.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Foster completes West Brom move

West Bromwich Albion complete the signing of former England goalkeeper Ben Foster from Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee.

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England v Italy photo gallery

All the best action from the Euro 2012 quarter-final between England and Italy.

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Tributes after deadly rally crash

The rallying world has paid tribute to promising young co-driver Gareth Roberts, who was killed during a race in Sicily on Saturday.

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Wasted food becomes beautiful

Klaus Pichler's photographs look like advertisements for a new product. It takes a moment to digest that you're looking at rotting food. Inspired by a U.N. report that one third of food worldwide is wasted, Pichler is highlighting the moral and environmental consequences.

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VIDEO: Wimbledon: Venus - and cameraman - fall

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams is beaten 6-1 6-3 by Russia's Elena Vesnina in the first round at Wimbledon, while a BBC cameraman takes a tumble.

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Baseball star Clemens cleared of perjury

Legendary US baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is cleared of lying to Congress over the use of performance-enhancing drugs as a fast-ball pitcher.

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петък, 29 юни 2012 г.

Forest close in on takeover deal

Nottingham Forest step up takeover talks after the estate of Nigel Doughty grants a period of exclusivity to the Al-Hasawi family.

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Corluka set for Lokomotiv Moscow

Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for the transfer of Croatian defender Vedran Corluka.

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VIDEO: Rosol on 'miracle' win over Nadal

World number 100 Lukas Rosol describes his win over Rafael Nadal as a "miracle" after he caused one of the biggest upsets in tennis history by knocking out the two-time Wimbledon champion in the second round.

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ND0626125

Title: Consumers Pocket Savings as Gas Prices Fall
Description: Economists say consumers are anxious about a weak job market and retaining the savings as gas prices have dropped.
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NEW YORK ? Consumers have been pocketing the savings as gas prices fall rather than spending it, the Associated Press reports.

Typically, lower gasoline prices have been a bright spot for consumers during a sluggish economy, but retail sales stalled in April and May while gas prices have dipped.

The average price of regular gas fell to $3.53 a gallon for the week ending June 18, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, off 10% from the year?s peak of $3.94, recorded in early April. It was the 11th consecutive week of declines.

Despite the downward trend, spending on restaurants, building materials, recorded music, and even gasoline has fallen.

Some economists said consumers are anxious about a weak job market as well as debt troubles in Europe, which has limited hiring and income growth.

"Lower gas prices will certainly help, but it's a pretty bleak situation to begin with," said Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities. "The more uncertain people are, the less likely they are to spend, and the more likely they are to put additional purchasing power into savings."

According to the Energy Information Administration, a 10-cent drop in gas prices can lead to a 0.1% rise in disposable income. However, to date, lower prices have fueled an increase in consumer confidence.

A report measuring consumer sentiment released earlier this month from the University of Michigan and Thomson-Reuters revealed a decrease for the first time in 10 month.

According to Vitner, gas prices may have less influence than job creation on consumer spending. Earlier this year, despite rising gas prices, consumer spending increased when the job market appeared to swing upward. However, the job market is again weakening, he said.

"I am not sure [lower energy prices] will drive the economic recovery," said Kay Smith, a senior economist at the EIA. "There is enough economic uncertainty concerning the employment situation."

Dean Maki, an economist at Barclays Capital, said lower fuel prices should eventually boost spending as consumers adjust. Prices for food, drugs, and gas fell in May from the prior month for the first time in two years. "The bulk of the response by consumers to that drop is ahead of us," Mr. Maki said.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Selected quotes from day five

"His comments were disgraceful. There is no justification for what he said. I hope the authorities will take action."

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VIDEO: Wimbledon's greatest upsets

Following Rafael Nadal's shock exit at the hands of Lukas Rosol, BBC Sport takes a look at some more of Wimbledon's most shocking upsets.

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Green submits Gers plans to SFA

Charles Green's Sevco consortium provides the Scottish Football Association with details of its plans for newco Rangers.

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Mutinous police, Bolivia reach deal

The Bolivian government and mutinous police reached an agreement Wednesday morning that will return the officers to duty, the state-run ABI news agency reported.

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ND0626125

Title: Consumers Pocket Savings as Gas Prices Fall
Description: Economists say consumers are anxious about a weak job market and retaining the savings as gas prices have dropped.
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NEW YORK ? Consumers have been pocketing the savings as gas prices fall rather than spending it, the Associated Press reports.

Typically, lower gasoline prices have been a bright spot for consumers during a sluggish economy, but retail sales stalled in April and May while gas prices have dipped.

The average price of regular gas fell to $3.53 a gallon for the week ending June 18, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, off 10% from the year?s peak of $3.94, recorded in early April. It was the 11th consecutive week of declines.

Despite the downward trend, spending on restaurants, building materials, recorded music, and even gasoline has fallen.

Some economists said consumers are anxious about a weak job market as well as debt troubles in Europe, which has limited hiring and income growth.

"Lower gas prices will certainly help, but it's a pretty bleak situation to begin with," said Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities. "The more uncertain people are, the less likely they are to spend, and the more likely they are to put additional purchasing power into savings."

According to the Energy Information Administration, a 10-cent drop in gas prices can lead to a 0.1% rise in disposable income. However, to date, lower prices have fueled an increase in consumer confidence.

A report measuring consumer sentiment released earlier this month from the University of Michigan and Thomson-Reuters revealed a decrease for the first time in 10 month.

According to Vitner, gas prices may have less influence than job creation on consumer spending. Earlier this year, despite rising gas prices, consumer spending increased when the job market appeared to swing upward. However, the job market is again weakening, he said.

"I am not sure [lower energy prices] will drive the economic recovery," said Kay Smith, a senior economist at the EIA. "There is enough economic uncertainty concerning the employment situation."

Dean Maki, an economist at Barclays Capital, said lower fuel prices should eventually boost spending as consumers adjust. Prices for food, drugs, and gas fell in May from the prior month for the first time in two years. "The bulk of the response by consumers to that drop is ahead of us," Mr. Maki said.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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ND0626125

Title: Consumers Pocket Savings as Gas Prices Fall
Description: Economists say consumers are anxious about a weak job market and retaining the savings as gas prices have dropped.
Page Content:

NEW YORK ? Consumers have been pocketing the savings as gas prices fall rather than spending it, the Associated Press reports.

Typically, lower gasoline prices have been a bright spot for consumers during a sluggish economy, but retail sales stalled in April and May while gas prices have dipped.

The average price of regular gas fell to $3.53 a gallon for the week ending June 18, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, off 10% from the year?s peak of $3.94, recorded in early April. It was the 11th consecutive week of declines.

Despite the downward trend, spending on restaurants, building materials, recorded music, and even gasoline has fallen.

Some economists said consumers are anxious about a weak job market as well as debt troubles in Europe, which has limited hiring and income growth.

"Lower gas prices will certainly help, but it's a pretty bleak situation to begin with," said Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities. "The more uncertain people are, the less likely they are to spend, and the more likely they are to put additional purchasing power into savings."

According to the Energy Information Administration, a 10-cent drop in gas prices can lead to a 0.1% rise in disposable income. However, to date, lower prices have fueled an increase in consumer confidence.

A report measuring consumer sentiment released earlier this month from the University of Michigan and Thomson-Reuters revealed a decrease for the first time in 10 month.

According to Vitner, gas prices may have less influence than job creation on consumer spending. Earlier this year, despite rising gas prices, consumer spending increased when the job market appeared to swing upward. However, the job market is again weakening, he said.

"I am not sure [lower energy prices] will drive the economic recovery," said Kay Smith, a senior economist at the EIA. "There is enough economic uncertainty concerning the employment situation."

Dean Maki, an economist at Barclays Capital, said lower fuel prices should eventually boost spending as consumers adjust. Prices for food, drugs, and gas fell in May from the prior month for the first time in two years. "The bulk of the response by consumers to that drop is ahead of us," Mr. Maki said.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Derry City 0-3 Drogheda Utd

Derry City are well beaten by Drogheda United in their Premier Division game at the Brandywell.

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Archer Williamson notches six in a row

Britain's Alison Williamson relishes the opportunity of competing on home ground at a record sixth Olympic Games.

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Wasted food becomes beautiful

Klaus Pichler's photographs look like advertisements for a new product. It takes a moment to digest that you're looking at rotting food. Inspired by a U.N. report that one third of food worldwide is wasted, Pichler is highlighting the moral and environmental consequences.

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VIDEO: Agassi reflects on 1992 Wimbledon win

Andre Agassi reflects on his 1992 win at Wimbledon, 20 years after an unlikely victory.

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ND0622124

Title: Coke Moves Into Dairy Products
Description: The soft drink company will distribute Core Power, a high-protein milkshake.
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ATLANTA ? Coca-Cola is adding dairy to its line of beverages with the distribution agreement with Core Power, a high-protein milkshake, the Wall Street Journal reports. Core Power is marketed as a workout recovery beverage for athletes and those who like to exercise.

Coke will begin delivering the milkshake next month to stores in a few states. The distribution pact comes after PepsiCo started a bigger campaign for its Gatorade sports drink line. PepsiCo will also debut a yogurt brand in this country sometime over the summer.

Coke will stock Core Power in 10,000 convenience, grocery and other stores by the fall, up from the drink?s 600 locations right now, said Stephen Jones, CEO of Fair Oaks Farms Brands Inc., which owns Core Power. Core Power has a milk-and-honey shake, similar to CytoSport?s Muscle Milk and Abbott Laboratories? EAS Myoplex. These high-protein shakes are made to restore muscles and strength after exercise.

?This new brand is part of an exciting category for consumers and retailers that is still in the early stage of its growth potential,? said Deryck van Rensburg, president of Coke's North America Venturing and Emerging Brands unit.

Coke has been looking to expand its beverage line, especially in the sports-drink market because Powerade has not as many line extensions as competitor Gatorade. Coke has sold dairy products overseas but not in the United States. The company also is experimenting with lower-calorie versions, such as Sprite Select.

Content Subject: Marketing/Merchandising
Formatted Article Date: June 22, 2012

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Swimmer faces sharks, 103 miles

Diving into the clear blue water off Havana Friday, Penny Palfrey began her quest to swim from Cuba to the United States.

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Remembering football's Death Match

BBC presenter Mark Pougatch tells the story of the wartime match in Kiev that inspired the film Escape to Victory

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NASA Administrator Bolden Views Historic SpaceX Dragon Capsule

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden joined SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk at the SpaceX Rocket Development Facility in McGregor, Texas, Wednesday to see the first commercial space capsule to complete a mission to the International Space Station.

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NASA Astronaut Available for Interviews Before Station Flight

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, making final preparations for a July launch to the International Space Station, will be available for live satellite interviews from 6 to 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday, June 26.

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VIDEO: Beckham's England highs and lows

BBC Sport takes a look back at the highs and lows of David Beckham's illustrious international career.

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Rodwell wanted Beckham in squad

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell says he wanted "legend" David Beckham to be picked for Great Britain's Olympic football squad.

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ND0623122

Title: International Agency Deems Diesel Engine Exhaust as Cancer-Causing
Description: The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the WHO, classified diesel engine exhaust as a carcinogenic. Join NACS legal counsel on July 10 for a webinar to learn more.
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WASHINGTON ? On June 12, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization, classified diesel engine exhaust as a carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). This designation could affect businesses within the transportation, mining, manufacturing and construction industries.

According to a statement, the IARC claims that large populations are exposed to diesel exhaust through their occupation or through ambient air. People are exposed not only to motor vehicle exhausts but also to exhausts from other diesel engines, including from other modes of transport (e.g. diesel trains and ships) and from power generators.

With some 225,000 new diagnoses of cancer of the lung and bronchus in the United States annually, this designation could spur new litigation. To learn more, join Steptoe & Johnson LLP, NACS legal counsel, for a complimentary webinar to put this development into perspective.

Date: Tuesday, July 10
Time: 9:30-10:30 am PDT/12:30-1:30 pm EDT
Register: http://www.steptoe.com/news-events-2064.html

Topics of discussion include:

  • The scientific evidence supporting and opposing this designation
  • The IARC?s decision-making process
  • Likely reactions to the new designation by EPA and OSHA
  • The effect of this designation on the defense of diesel exhaust cancer claims

Featured speakers:

  • Brent Kerger, Ph.D., DABT, Senior Principal Health Scientist, Chemrisk LLC
  • Lawrence P. Riff, Practice Group Leader, Mass, Toxic and Environmental Torts Practice, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
  • Moderator Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov, Partner, Mass, Toxic and Environmental Torts Practice, Steptoe & Johnson LLP

For more information, or if you are unable to participate in the live webinar but would like to receive a link to the recording, email events@steptoe.com.

Content Subject: Petroleum Retailing
Formatted Article Date: June 25, 2012

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A tech festival with no internet

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ND0623122

Title: International Agency Deems Diesel Engine Exhaust as Cancer-Causing
Description: The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the WHO, classified diesel engine exhaust as a carcinogenic. Join NACS legal counsel on July 10 for a webinar to learn more.
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WASHINGTON ? On June 12, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization, classified diesel engine exhaust as a carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). This designation could affect businesses within the transportation, mining, manufacturing and construction industries.

According to a statement, the IARC claims that large populations are exposed to diesel exhaust through their occupation or through ambient air. People are exposed not only to motor vehicle exhausts but also to exhausts from other diesel engines, including from other modes of transport (e.g. diesel trains and ships) and from power generators.

With some 225,000 new diagnoses of cancer of the lung and bronchus in the United States annually, this designation could spur new litigation. To learn more, join Steptoe & Johnson LLP, NACS legal counsel, for a complimentary webinar to put this development into perspective.

Date: Tuesday, July 10
Time: 9:30-10:30 am PDT/12:30-1:30 pm EDT
Register: http://www.steptoe.com/news-events-2064.html

Topics of discussion include:

  • The scientific evidence supporting and opposing this designation
  • The IARC?s decision-making process
  • Likely reactions to the new designation by EPA and OSHA
  • The effect of this designation on the defense of diesel exhaust cancer claims

Featured speakers:

  • Brent Kerger, Ph.D., DABT, Senior Principal Health Scientist, Chemrisk LLC
  • Lawrence P. Riff, Practice Group Leader, Mass, Toxic and Environmental Torts Practice, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
  • Moderator Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov, Partner, Mass, Toxic and Environmental Torts Practice, Steptoe & Johnson LLP

For more information, or if you are unable to participate in the live webinar but would like to receive a link to the recording, email events@steptoe.com.

Content Subject: Petroleum Retailing
Formatted Article Date: June 25, 2012

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Fidel Castro likes ... yoga?

Fidel Castro has never been accused of wanting for opinions, but the former Cuban leader's Tuesday commentary stumped many of his fellow citizens.

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A father of 20

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Opinion: Egypt's Islamists have much to prove on women's rights

A few days before the runoff elections that brought the Muslim Brotherhood candidate to the presidency, I was invited along with other civil activists to meet Mohamed Morsi. He did not show up, but his top advisers were present. After the long speech they gave about how Morsi will empower the civil society and that the Muslim Brotherhood will respect human rights including women's rights, a colleague of mine raised his hand to ask a question.

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ND0623123

Title: Cox Petrol Announces New Fueling Concept
Description: The new stations are designed to change the consumer fueling experience and help station owners increase sales and profits with new features like in-store merchandise ordering at the pump.
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DALLAS ? Cox Petrol launched coxpetrol.com last week to showcase its new brand of independent gasoline and gasoline stations in Texas.

Featuring the tag line "Evolving the Fueling Experience," the new website depicts Cox Petrol?s mission to make the gasoline-buying experience better for both customers and independent gas station owners, according to Michael Cox, vice president of sales for the brand.

?We've designed the website to be as customer-friendly as our gasoline service stations,? Cox said. ?For consumers, buying gasoline is at best a chore that is often aggravated by fuel pumps and premises that are dirty and littered,? he explained. ?At Cox, we're making the gas buying experience pleasurable with an approach that reveals the pride we have in our product and the focus we have on our customers.?

The website explains some of the aggressive operational and marketing plans that the company says will change the pump experience and help station owners increase sales and profits.

Two of the new programs that are being implemented under the new Cox Petrol fueling concept are Fender Vendor and Cox Fuel Friends. Fender Vendor allows customers to purchase sodas at the fuel pump while they are filling up their cars and pay for all of their purchases with one swipe of their credit card. "You never even need to take young children out of their car seat," Cox explained. Cox Fuel Friends is a frequent buyer program that allows customers to earn cents-per-gallon off on future purchases. Both Cox Fuel Friends and Fender Vendor will be available during the next 60 days.

The site also is home to the "Tank Talk Blog," which will regularly update readers on store promotions and offer unique insights on topics such as gasoline prices, driving vacation ideas and how-to-do-it-better tips to keep in mind, from road trips and tailgate parties to nutrition on the road and fuel efficiency.

Cox Petrol can be found at the four Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q locations in the Metroplex in Frisco, Allen, Denton and Arlington and are the first of some 30 stations, which the company plans to convert to its brand during the next 16 months. (NACS featured Rudy?s in the 2010 ?Ideas 2 Go? DVD.)

Content Subject: Petroleum Retailing
Formatted Article Date: June 25, 2012

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ND0628122

Title: Washington Report: Committee Approves Bill Aimed at Ending Frivolous ATM Lawsuits
Description: The House Financial Services Committee approved legislation eliminating redundant fee disclosures on ATMs.
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WASHINGTON ? The House Financial Services Committee approved yesterday legislation that eliminates a redundant fee disclosure requirement on ATMs.

The current law requires transaction fees to be referenced on an on-screen notice as well as on a sticker or sign attached to the ATM. Controversy arose as vandals have removed stickers and signs and later sued the ATM operator for violating the law.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), who introduced the bill along with David Scott, said that in his home state, one man visited five ATMs and threatened to sue over missing fee-disclosure stickers, and settled the cases for more than $100,000.

"And apparently it's been going on throughout the country," said Luetkemeyer, who sponsored the House legislation. "Everybody realizes this is a situation that's got to be fixed."

Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus agreed. ?Repealing this outdated and unnecessary duplicative requirement would cause no harm to consumers. They would still be notified on the ATM screen of any fees and still have the ability to decline those fees and terminate the transaction. However, failing to stem the tide of these baseless lawsuits could threaten consumers? access to ATMs, especially in rural areas and locations that are prone to this vandalism,? he said.

NACS is part of a coalition supporting revision of the ATM signage requirement. Last week, it sent a letter to the committee urging immediate passage of the bipartisan bill, H.R. 4367 in the House of Representatives and S. 3204 in the Senate.

The House committee passed the bill eight days later.

Content Subject: Government Relations
Formatted Article Date: June 28, 2012

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ND0623128

Title: BP Brings Interactive ?Team USA Experience? to Union Station
Description: Local BP marketers, Carroll Independent Fuels and Petroleum Marketing Group, will present a $15,000 donation to benefit Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Paralympic sport clubs.
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CHICAGO ? As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, BP Products North America Inc., the exclusive energy partner of Team USA through 2016, is giving Washington, D.C., consumers an opportunity to step into the shoes of Team USA hopefuls at an upcoming BP Team USA Experience event.

BP?s Team USA Experience is a free event, open to the public, and will take place at Union Station on Tuesday, June 26 from 7 am to 2 pm. The event will provide an opportunity for area residents to participate in simulated Olympic and Paralympic sports including a 10-meter sprint, wheelchair race, shot put and discus. Consumers will also learn about the benefits of BP gasoline with Invigorate. Team USA athlete Chris Waddell, 13-time Paralympic medalist and the most decorated male mono-skier in Paralympic history, will be at the event to share his story and sign autographs.

To fuel the spirit of BP?s sponsorship of Team USA, Baltimore BP marketer, Carroll Independent Fuels and Washington, D.C., BP marketer Petroleum Marketing Group, have teamed up with two local Paralympic Sport Clubs to help build awareness of the benefits of recreational and competitive sports for youth and adults with physical disabilities. BP and local BP marketers will present a $15,000 grant donation at the event to Paralympic Sport Washington, D.C., a program of MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and Paralympic Sport Club Mid-Atlantic, a program of Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports. The donation, made possible through the BP Fueling Communities grant program, will help fund the sport activities available at the clubs, such as wheelchair basketball and cycling.

?On behalf of Carroll Independent Fuels and Petroleum Marketing Group, this donation is part of our shared commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we do business and help raise awareness about the opportunities made available through the U.S. Paralympic Team and these important community-based clubs,? said John Phelps, president of Carroll Independent Fuels.

Baltimore and Washington area residents can also participate in a fundraising effort for the local Paralympic Sport Clubs by purchasing a window cling for $1 at the BP Team USA Experience event on Tuesday. Additionally, U.S. Paralympic bracelets will be available for purchase at participating BP sites throughout the month of August. All proceeds will go to Paralympic Sport Washington, D.C. and Paralympic Sport Club Mid-Atlantic.

?BP?s sponsorship of the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams inspired us to show our support and commitment to our local Paralympic Sport Clubs and help fuel the future of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. athletes with physical disabilities,? said Hossein Ejtemai, president of Petroleum Marketing Group.

The BP Fueling Communities program provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP?s Branded Marketers to support the communities in which they do business. Fueling Communities helps spread charity and goodwill by giving back to local organizations that support health, education, youth, food and housing. For more information about BP?s sponsorship of Team USA, visit bpusathletes.com.

Content Subject: Corporate
Formatted Article Date: June 25, 2012

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A tech festival with no internet

CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports Cuban techies got together for a festival without having any technology.

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Two men arrested in London terror probe

Two men were arrested in London on Thursday on suspicion of terror offenses, police said.

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Euro 2012 analysis: Fabregas denies Ronaldo the last kick

Cristiano Ronaldo is left a spectator as Portugal mess up the order of their spot-kick takers

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A father of 20

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Defeats for Wozniacki and Stosur

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Euro 2012 analysis: Fabregas denies Ronaldo the last kick

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ND0626122

Title: RYO Industry Prevails in New York Tax Fight
Description: Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D?Amato?s firm takes credit for defeating a state Senate bill that sought to tax loose tobacco the same as cigarettes.
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ALBANY, NY ? A New York bill that sought to tax loose tobacco rolled in stores the same as cigarettes died in a state Senate committee last week, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The bill had already passed the state?s Assembly and received the support of Governor Cuomo, cigarette manufacturers, and the American Cancer Society ? a potent alliance that some speculate was defeated by the work of a skillful lobbyist.

"It's impossible for us to know everything that happened, but apparently one company with a $10,000-a-month lobbyist was able to block a bill that would stop tax evasion, prevent residential fires and encourage smokers to quit," said Russ Sciandra, state director of advocacy for the American Cancer Society.

According to the WSJ, that lobbyist was former U.S. Senator Alfonse D?Amato (R-NY), whose firm, D?Amato?s Park Strategies was hired by RYO Filling Station, aka Roll Your Own Machine ? at a fee of $10,000 a month.

While the Senate defeat is a win for RYO, the company is not at ease as the bill might resurface in a November session. "We're breathing a little easier but by no means is the fight over," said Bea Gonzalez, spokeswoman for the RYO company.

This year, more than two dozen states have introduced legislation to reclassify stores that offer RYO facilities as manufacturers, thus leveling the products? taxes with cigarettes.

The disparity is significant in New York: RYO cigarettes in some cases cost less than $38 per carton, versus $125 in New York City. As such, it has fueled a stiff fight from the tobacco industry.

"This is a very significant growing subset of the industry," said David Sutton, senior manager of media affairs at Altria Client Services, parent company for Philip Morris USA.

"This is clearly a loophole that's being exploited," he said.

Content Subject: Operations
Formatted Article Date: June 26, 2012

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Portugal's penalty plan backfires

Portugal coach Paulo Bento says his side planned their penalty shoot-out against Spain, despite Cristiano Ronaldo not featuring.

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Bale signs new Tottenham contract

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Bieber-hating mom takes over @Sweden

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Archer Williamson notches six in a row

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Ecclestone: Deal agreed

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ND0627126

Title: More Hispanics Frequent Convenience Stores
Description: A new NPD Group found that reveals that Hispanic customers made almost two more visits a month than non-Hispanics customers.
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HOUSTON ? On average, Hispanics visit convenience stores more frequently on a monthly basis compared to non-Hispanics, according to a new report by The NPD Group.

The report, The Hispanic Convenience Store Shopper, reveals that Hispanics overall made almost two more visits a month than non-Hispanics to major oil chain c-stores, and nearly one more visit over a 30-day period to traditional c-stores than non-Hispanics.

Among Hispanic shoppers, the higher visits frequency was largely attributed to Spanish-dominant shoppers (Including bi-lingual and Spanish-only speakers), according to the report, which examines the typical c-store shopping behavior of Hispanics by level of acculturation and how it compares to non-Hispanics. English-dominant Hispanic shoppers were more comparable to non-Hispanics. Hispanics on average also spent more at c-stores than non-Hispanics with spending levels among Hispanics increasing as acculturation level decreases.

Like non-Hispanics, convenience is the primary reason three out of four Hispanics select a c-store, and ten percent of Hispanics select a c-store because a Spanish-speaking employee is available to them. The availability of motor fuel is of more importance to Spanish-dominant Hispanics than English-dominant Hispanics when it comes to store choice. In addition to higher frequency and spending levels, The Hispanic Convenience Store Shopper report findings also illustrate that Spanish speakers tend to buy a larger variety of items than more acculturated Hispanics.

?Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, and an important segment for the c-store channel,? said David Portalatin, NPD?s c-store industry analyst and frequent NACS State of the Industry Summit and NACS Show speaker. ?As this report reveals, Hispanics share a common language but they are not homogenous. The key to attracting Hispanics is to understand their shopping behaviors, product purchase, brand preference, and reasons for selecting retailers as a population segment and by level of acculturation

Content Subject: Research
Formatted Article Date: June 27, 2012

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Merrien wins the Bowls World Cup

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Baseball star Clemens cleared of perjury

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Le Mans: Motorsport's 24-hour techno party

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Scores rescued after ship capsizes

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Players' fitness tests at Rangers

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Egypt back to square one?

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VIDEO: What Wimbledon means to Murray?

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A father of 20

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Latest Formula One standings

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QPR get Diakite on permanent deal

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VIDEO: Wimbledon: Venus - and cameraman - fall

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Maldonado's Monaco tour

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Britain's Watson into third round

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Rally world pays tribute after deadly crash

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VIDEO: Highlights: Germany 4-2 Greece

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Antrim crash out of Leinster SHC

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Bale signs new Tottenham contract

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Coverage Set For Next Soyuz Space Station Crew Rotation

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Mexico's young rally as election nears

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Wimbledon considers date change

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Ecclestone: U.S. races good for F1

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ND0620125

Title: The Unstoppable Rise of QSRs
Description: A new repot from Rabobank finds that by 2018, spending on food away from home will exceed food at home for the first time.
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NEW YORK ? The growth of the quick-service restaurant (QSR) or fast-food sector in the United States has been rising steadily, reports a new study by Rabobank?s global Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group. In particular, the category has found success in weathering economic downturns, managing input costs and responding to changing consumer tastes.

In the report, Rabobank analyst Nicholas Fereday predicts that restaurants will continue to take an increasing slice of the U.S. consumer food dollar, with leading QSRs being the particular beneficiaries of consumers' growing preference for eating out versus at home.

Overall, the U.S. restaurant industry has an excellent track record of riding out the highs and lows of the business cycle and taking a growing slice of the consumer food dollar. Rabobank predicts the growth of spending on food away from home will continue to outpace spending on food at home and, by 2018, will exceed spending on food at home for the first time.

Although there was a temporary emphasis on eating more at home during the 2007-2009 recession, that proved to be a blip. Contrary to some views, Rabobank believes that the United States has not reached a turning point in consumer habits or a move back to thrifty habits and home cooking. In fact, it would take a cultural sea change to completely reverse consumer behavior and preference for dining out.

Adept at maintaining brand relevance, the QSR sector will capture most of the gain in spending on food away from home. QSRs have adopted a number of winning strategies to either sustain their growth over the long term or to successfully navigate through the current recession and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Many QSRs have introduced new summer menu items to invigorate sales.

Content Subject: Foodservice
Formatted Article Date: June 20, 2012

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The rallying world has paid tribute to promising young co-driver Gareth Roberts, who was killed during a race in Sicily on Saturday.

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Blake unsure over Bellamy return

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ND0623127

Title: Tri-State Petroleum Announces New Brand Relationship With Marathon
Description: Marathon Petroleum Company is supplying branded fuel to all Tri-State Petroleum locations in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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WHEELING, WV ? Tri-State Petroleum Corporation, a family-owned convenience store operator and wholesale distributor of motor fuels in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, announced a new brand relationship with Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC). MPC will be supplying branded fuel to all of Tri-State Petroleum?s convenience store locations. Tri-State Petroleum customers can expect to see MPC?s name and logo on the canopies and street signs at these locations in the coming weeks and months.

?At Tri-State Petroleum we have always valued the strong relationships we?ve forged with vendors, suppliers and other business partners,? said Colleen C. McGlinn, CEO of Tri-State Petroleum. ?That?s why we?re so pleased to announce a new brand relationship with Marathon Petroleum Company. Partnering with MPC will enable us to offer many benefits to our customers, including quality fuel, competitive fuel prices and new customer loyalty programs.?

?This new partnership with Marathon Petroleum Company is just one of many positive changes on the horizon for Tri-State Petroleum this year that will enhance our brand and our customers? experience,? added McGlinn.

Content Subject: Corporate
Formatted Article Date: June 25, 2012

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VIDEO: Alonso penalty seals Spain win

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VIDEO: Joker Djokovic's golf club prank

Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic plays a prank on the spectators at Centre Court when he pulls out a golf club instead of his tennis racquet before his first round match against Juan Carlos Ferrero.

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Lorenzo wins British MotoGP at Silverstone

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France are flawed, says Domenech

Raymond Domenech says France's Euro 2012 performance was weak and that some players' displays were "inexcusable".

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Germany v Italy

Preview followed by live coverage of the second semi-final between Germany and Italy in Euro 2012.

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Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button

British team McLaren are the third most successful team in Formula One history, with their total of eight constructors' championships only bettered by Williams and Ferrari.

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All England Club chief executive Richard Lewis says he is "seriously considering" moving Wimbledon back a week.

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Red Bull

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British pair Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins say playing at Wimbledon is "never easy" as they prepare for the men's doubles.

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Rangers crisis could force reform

Henry McLeish thinks the Rangers crisis will force his proposals for Scottish football reconstruction to be adopted.

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Explore world's greenest buildings

A rigorous green certification system is recognizing the next phase of eco design, which its founders describe as "the world's greenest buildings."

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Rangers crisis could force reform

Henry McLeish thinks the Rangers crisis will force his proposals for Scottish football reconstruction to be adopted.

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ND0621123

Title: Cigarettes in Canada Display Graphic Labels
Description: Images of cancerous mouths and emaciated lung cancer victims are two of 16 new graphic labels that now appear on tobacco products sold in Canada.
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TORONTO ? ?Would you like oral cancer with those cigarettes?? is just one of 16 new graphic messages that began appearing on tobacco products throughout Canada earlier this week, the Toronto Star reports.

Approved last September, the law requires that the labels cover 75% of each cigarette pack and cigar box, an effort to curb smoking

?Today we?ve fulfilled our promise to put new, larger health warnings on cigarette and little cigar packages across Canada,? said Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq earlier this week. ?This initiative continues our efforts to inform Canadians ? especially young people ? about the health hazards of smoking.?

The graphic labels depict a number of scenarios, including cancerous mouths, tongues covered in white splotches, and a frail and emaciated Barb Tarbox, a prominent Canadian anti-smoking advocate who died of lung cancer. Her package reads: ?This is what dying of lung cancer looks like.?

Imperial Tobacco Canada challenged the law earlier this year on constitutional grounds, maintaining the labels violate the company?s Charter rights to freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression.

?Does anyone seriously believe that Canadians don?t already know the risk of smoking?? asked Vice President of Corporate Affairs John Clayton in a statement released at the time. ?Increasing the size of the warning from 50% to 75% will not lead to any measurable change to public awareness.?

Content Subject: International
Formatted Article Date: June 21, 2012

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