Microsoft patch release targets Windows IE and more
Microsoft issued four critical patches to fix security holes in Windows, Internet Explorer, and other programs. The updates carry a high warning to prevent remote takeover by hackers via tainted web pages, emails, or specially crafted programs, with downloads available on the Microsoft site or via automatic update.
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My Personal Chef opens downtown Cedar Rapids cart
A new vending cart named My Personal Chef will start in downtown Cedar Rapids on June 21. It will serve breakfast from 6 to 10 30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, offering breakfast sandwiches tacos salads sandwiches and burgers. A ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. will mark the first day with Cedar Rapids Area and Marion Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
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Public sees confinement financing rule proposal
Public comments are invited on a proposed rule that would permit low interest financing for livestock producers building bedded confinement buildings. A public hearing will be held at 1d a.m. Thursday at the DNR Water Supply office in Des Moines. Written comments are due by midnight June 21 to Patti Cale-Finnegan at the DNR.
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Midwest issues weigh on AirTran talks push
AirTran Airlines said it would seek talks after warning it will miss earnings targets for the second quarter and full year due to lower fares and longer flights. Midwest Airlines and Midwest Connect rebutted the rival’s stance as it maintains a revised guidance plan pending. Wall Street expected about 1.14 per share for the year.
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Stocks plunge as 10 year yield soars high
The Dow dropped 129.95 points to 13295.01 as the 10 year Treasury yield climbed to 5.27 percent. The S&P 500 fell 16.12 to 1493.00 and the Nasdaq slid 22.38 to 2549.77, with investors fearing higher mortgage costs and slower dealmaking.
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Sleep Inn set to open in North Liberty amid growth
The Sleep Inn at 485 Madison Ave in Liberty's Gate subdivision plans a Labor Day weekend opening. The 72 room, 3.5 million hotel aims to lure corporate guests with 25 percent suites and amenities like an indoor pool and banquet space. North Liberty Hospitalit y Group owns the hotel, Great Lakes Management of Verona will run it, and the project anticipates boosting local lodging for business visitors and social events. A hotel tax debate arose as the first new hotel spurs discussion on funding tourism promotion, with potential 7 percent max tax for visitors if approved for a November ballot.
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Target halts unsettling customer psyche survey
Target Corp ceased an e mail survey from Nielsen Ne tRatings that asked intrusive questions about customers fears and personal relationships. Spokeswoman Lena Michaud apologized noting the questions made guests uncomfortable as Wal Mart steps up competition and tries to court higher income shoppers. Charles Beemer of America’s Research Group calls the survey odd but not impossible.
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Graduates seek car deals with budgeting and prep
High school grad Josh Critzer learns car buying basics in a personal finance class. The guidance stresses budgeting, insurance and gas costs, saving for repairs, and considering reliable used vehicles. Tips include checking vehicle history with Carfax, pulling a free credit report, and possibly a co signer to secure better financing.
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