Plains economy shows slow recovery in Rural Mainstreet Index
A survey of 11 Midwestern and Plains states indicates farm economies remain weak but improving. The December Rural Mainstreet Index rose to 40.9 from 38.4 in November, with land prices at 44.9, hiring and lending still restrained, and bankers citing regulatory lending pressures as a factor in slow growth.
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GM to Discontinue Saab Brand After Deal Collapse
General Motors plans to end the Saab brand following a failed sale with Dutch bidder Spyker Cars. Spyker cited transaction complexity and tight deadlines, with GM not elaborating. Saab gains a devoted niche following for quirky designs and turbo technology, once led by Victor Muller as Spyker CEO.
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Google hit with daily fine in France over digital books
A Paris court ruled Google violated French copyright by expanding into digital books and ordered a 10 000 euro daily fine until it stops showing literary snippets. Google must also pay 430 000 euros in damages and interest to La Martiniere.
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Alin DOA Golf Xmas Sale Through December
A local golf shop advertises a Christmas sale through December offering deep discounts on 2010 season passes and lessons. Contact Mil-Fly at 419 9484500 for details and pricing.
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