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Will higher gas prices sidetrack Indiana's RV industry rebound?
Associated PressVolatile gasoline prices could hamper the recreational vehicle industry's attempts to recover from a deep downturn caused by the recession because sales of the big ticket items are so dependent on consumer confidence, industry executives and analysts say....Tags: Indiana, Vehicles, Indiana University, Elections, Economic Indicator
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Republicans say new consumer bureau too powerful
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans said Wednesday that a new government agency designed to protect consumers from problems with mortgages, credit cards and other lenders has too much power. They also criticized it for participating in a federal-...Tags: Finance, Mortgages, Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Real Estate
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Study: Michigan children overprescribed antibiotics
DETROIT (AP) — A study says children are among Michigan residents who continue to be over-treated with prescription antibiotic drugs. The Ann Arbor-based Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation's report says that's despite a 15-year...Tags: Detroit, Elections, Health, Freedom of the Press, Healthcare Provider
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Michiana retailers keeping fingers crossed for 2011
Store closings plagued the region in 2008 and 2009, as consumers watched a myriad of chain and locally owned businesses shutter. Spaces large and small went dark, some seemingly overnight, and retail leasing just about ground to a halt.
Then in...Tags: Rental Service, Michigan City, Consumer Confidence, South Bend (St. Joseph, Indiana), Michigan
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Minn.-based Arctic Cat recalls 16,500 snowmobiles
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Arctic Cat Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 16,500 snowmobiles because of a possible loss of control. Arctic Cat and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Wednesday. The Grand Forks...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Arctic Cat Incorporated, Theft, Crimes
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Consumer price index jumps on costlier gas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose last month as the cost of gas increased by the largest amount since June 2009. But outside of energy costs, there was little sign of widespread inflation. The Labor Department says the Consumer Price Index...Tags: Market and Exchange, Washington, DC, Economic Indicator, Consumer Confidence, Prices
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Ore. AG sues J&J over alleged Motrin recall delay
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Attorney General John Kroger has sued Johnson & Johnson and two subsidiaries, claiming consumers were exposed to defective supplies of Motrin by a delay in public disclosure of a recall. Kroger said Wednesday the health...Tags: Trials, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Litigation
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Nintendo dons warning on its new 3D video game
Nintendo is going 3D, and this new technology may not work in its favor. Nintendo Japan released a cautionary note on its website Monday saying the new 3D handheld video game could affect vision development in kids age 6 and under.
The new Nintendo 3D...Tags: Human Interest, Nintendo Company Ltd., Happiness (state of mind), Entertainment, Gaming
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Consumers getting burned by gel-fueled pots, burners
They are popular on the patio this time of year: Gel-fueled pots and burners.
Some people use them to keep the bugs away, while others enjoy the fact that they offer no soot, ash or smoke -- no wicks or wax to mess with. But the number of accidents...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, House and Home, Homes, Washington, DC, Health
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Michiana independent booksellers focus on old, rare or gently used volumes
Al Casperson remembers hurrying into his father's Niles store in 1995 to relay the news he had just heard about a national chain entering the local book market.
“Dad, did you hear about Barnes & Noble? What do you think?” Casperson asked...Tags: Building Material, Services and Shopping, Computing and Information Technology Industry, E-Commerce Industry, Elections
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The tug-of-war on consumer prices
SOUTH BEND -- Many of you will hit the mall and stock up on groceries this weekend. But before you buy that sweater or that jar of peanut butter, take a close look at the price.
As of January, the Labor Department says the cost of living has increased...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Tug-of-war, Sports
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Half-million bassinets recalled; could collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of baby bassinets made by Burlington Basket Co. are being recalled because of concerns that they could collapse if not assembled properly. The recall involves about 500,000 bassinets — all made by...Tags: Iowa, Washington, DC, Companies and Corporations, Consumer Confidence, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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