Alcan rejects Alcoa bid talks amid hostile offer
Alcan Inc denied Alcoa Inc a request for further talks on Alcoa's 27.5 billion takeover bid. Alcan's board called the offer inadequate and urged shareholders to reject it. Alcoa later sought access to business documents. Alcan's Richard B. Evans said there was no reason to engage further. Alcoa and Alcan are linked by a contentious takeover battle across North American corporate leaders.
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Gas and TV Prices From a Random Survey
A random survey reports the latest gas costs and television prices. Prices are rounded to the nearest cent, and figures reflect current market conditions.
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Theisen s opens larger Maquoketa store location
Theisen s opens a 50 000 square foot Maquoketa store at 18196 Highway 64 West in a former Wal Mart building doubling the old size. The newly expanded store features wider aisles better displays automatic entrance doors improved lighting parking and updated restrooms and fitting rooms. It employs 36 staff with Phil Marten as manager and Robin Clark as assistant manager and extends hours from 8 a m to 9 p m Monday through Saturday and 9 a m to 6 p m Sunday.
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Franchise candidacy for Stuff Etc inspired by two decades of growth
Janet Borhot reports on Mary and Tom Sundblad who after 22 years running Stuff Etc. with five Iowa Corridor locations are exploring franchising. Action Coach consultant Dianne Young leads team building and Disc profiles to prepare managers for a scalable model and better customer insight.
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Principal buys California Las Vegas real estate portfolio
Principal Global Investors and Ellis Partners San Francisco acquire office and retail bonds in Hacienda Business Park Pleasanton California. The 7 acre site includes 10? weekly service and mid build phase with plans for 60 loft style apartments a luxury clubhouse swimming pool and fitness center.
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Shorter Mortgage Payments Debate Benefits and Risks
The piece examines biweekly mortgage plans claiming faster payoff and big interest savings. It notes lenders may reject partial payments, offers two free strategies to achieve the same effect, and includes cautions from a home ownership counselor and a mortgage president about discipline and suitability for all borrowers.
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Anoka County Community Action Program
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