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Betty Freeman, 1921-2009: Philanthropist and patron of modern classical composers
Tribune NewspapersLOS ANGELES — Betty Freeman, a fiercely independent philanthropist and photographer who supported a Who's Who of modern composers, including John Cage, Philip Glass, Pierre Boulez and John Adams, died Saturday of pancreatic cancer at her Beverly...Tags: Pierre Boulez, Death and Dying, Music Industry, Los Angeles, Classical Music
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States take on olive oil industry
Tribune reporterOlive oil regulation is a slippery subject. Still, in the last month Connecticut and California have tried to get a handle on it by launching new labeling laws aimed at stopping blatant olive oil fraud. In response to revelations that some olive oil...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking, California, Connecticut
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Cheap gas won't last
The Associated PressAll that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. The same cheap oil that's providing relief to drivers and businesses in an awful economy is setting the stage for another price spike, perhaps as soon as...Tags: Vehicles, Energy, Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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Analysis: Larger stakes seen in Israel-Gaza fight with Iran in the background
Associated Press WriterCAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Israel's fight with Hamas in Gaza, like the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon two years ago, is not just a struggle over the Palestinian issue but a broader proxy battle between Western allies and Iran for the very future of the...Tags: Religious Conflicts, Civil Unrest, Terrorism, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, National Government
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World markets mixed as Indian stocks plunge after head of tech firm admits doctoring books
AP Business WriterHONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as Japan's key index rose for a seventh day but Indian shares tumbled after the chairman of major outsourcing company Satyam Computer admitted to falsely inflating profits for years. European...Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Sony Corp., Nikon Corp, Commodity Markets, Stock Activities
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Cheap gas isn't likely to stick around
The Associated PressThe same cheap oil that's providing relief to drivers and businesses in an awful economy is setting the stage for another price spike, perhaps as soon as next year. The oil industry is scaling back on exploration and production because some projects don'...Tags: Energy Resources, Energy, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Commodity Markets, Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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Betty Freeman dies at 87; art philanthropist and photographer
Betty Freeman, a fiercely independent philanthropist and photographer often described as a Medici for contemporary classical music, who supported a Who's Who of modern composers, including John Cage, Philip Glass, Pierre Boulez and John Adams, died...Tags: Harry Partch, Death and Dying, Connecticut, Classical Music, Esa-Pekka Salonen
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Pricing formula at gas stations makes cents, but no sense
Hyundai Motor America announced the other day that it would allow people to return their new cars if they lost their jobs. This was an impressive -- and all-too-rare -- example of a company getting that its first allegiance should be to its customers,...Tags: Vehicles, Hyundai Motor Co., Government, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Heads of State
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Latest data show December was a struggle for merchants as luxury, apparel show big declines
NEW YORK (AP) — More evidence showed that December was a struggle for retailers in the deteriorating economy, though business improved somewhat in the days after Christmas as shoppers took advantage of even bigger deals. According to data...Tags: E-Commerce Industry, Real Estate Sales, Holidays, Christmas, Sales
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Oil slump cuts into Chávez's clout
CARACAS - Venezuela's slumping oil earnings are starting to squeeze President Hugo Chávez's public spending spree and curbing the international aid he uses to counter U.S. influence. State-owned Citgo Petroleum Corp., which is based in Houston and...Tags: Foreign Aid
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Orange Chicken: Forget takeout
The economy is so bad that even pretty cheap Chinese takeout food has become a luxury. This adaptation of a recipe from Fine Cooking's latest annual cookbook lets you make a great version of Orange Chicken at home. You'll save money by buying a bulk...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Kosher Salt, Dining and Drinking, Egg Whites, Salt
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Venezuela's oil earnings fall, squeezing Chavez
CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuela's slumping oil earnings are starting to squeeze President Hugo Chavez's spending spree and diminish the aid he uses to counter U.S. influence. Accounting for nearly 94 percent of exports and half the national budget, oil...Tags: Hugo Chavez, Foreign Aid, Energy Saving, Commodity Markets
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