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Romania's loss is China's gain as Nokia moves manufacturing to Asia
Romania was thrilled when three years Nokia announced it would move its manufacturing to the eastern European country. But now, Nokia is packing up again and moving its facilities to China.
Bank of America agrees to pay $335M over discriminatory lending at Countrywide
To end a federal discriminatory lending lawsuit, Bank of America will pay the largest fine ever assessed in that sort of case, in connection with discriminatory lending practices by the Countrywide company it bought.
Children treated like slaves to produce supposedly 'fair-trade' cotton for Victoria's Secret
Many of the products sold at Victoria's Secret are said to contain 'fair-trade' cotton. But a new report from Bloomberg News found that that cotton is often planted and picked by children 13 and younger, who are forced to work like slaves.
Dearborn community reflects on fallout from ad controversy on All-American Muslim show
The Dearborn community is talking more than ever about what the All-American Muslim show, filmed in its community, can teach us. The discussion has come in the wake of Lowe's decision to pull its ads from the show.
In Spain, hair salons and nail salons finding success in a struggling economy
Spain's struggling economy has left many in the country with a sense of malaise and gloom. Looking for something positive, more and more are turning to the beauty salon or nail parlor for a little pick-up.
Businesses buy out advertising on TLC's All American Muslims after Lowe's withdraws
Lowe's home improvement store sparked outrage after pulling its advertising from the TLC series All American Muslims. Now, other business have stepped up and bought up the newly available advertising while others criticize the store for caving into hate and bigotry.
Scams abound targeting holiday shoppers' personal information
Scam artists are trying to take advantage of the holiday season to get your personal information. Audri Lanford from Scambusters.org has information on some of the biggest scams and best ways to avoid them.
VIDEO: Apple previews new Grand Central store
As Apple readies its new Grand Central Terminal store for a Friday opening, analysts are turning up the volume on predictions that an Apple TV — an actual television and not a hardware add-on — can be expected in less than a year.
VIDEO: U.S., Canada reach landmark agreement on tighter border coordination
Late Wednesday, American and Canadian officials rolled out a broad, new plan to tighten cooperation on border movements and make it easier for people and companies on both sides of the border to do business in and visit the other.
In red China, Walmart leading a green revolution
About a decade ago, as Walmart suffered under increasingly negative publicity, the company set out on an effort to green its reputation — and make money in the process. Now, Walmart is leading a green revolution in China.
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Womfol (17 June, 2013 04:09:14)Sorry, but everyone knows that Steven Donziger and Amazon Defense Front faked the names of "Ecuadorians" and that Petroecuador has been responsible for over 200 ... -
Fina Robinson (15 June, 2013 08:05:11)Loved the fact of the biracial family on the cherrios commercial, it's 2013, & we definitely NEED to see more of this!!! Love, love, love!!
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becky (15 June, 2013 07:53:57)Whooping cough cases are majority reported in the vaccinated community.. So much for your effective vaccine.
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John-Michael (15 June, 2013 11:50:33)Ok one thing that just bugs me is you are miss representing the “Can’t innovate anymore? My ass!,” quote from Phil Schiller. He was in ...
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sinned34 (14 June, 2013 02:33:42)Hayden, And when a spill happens, the local and provincial governments will be the ones to suffer the consequences and foot the bill to clean it ...