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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 2008

Page

12

Markets slide as stocks and oil retreat on weak week ahead

Stocks and oil prices declined on Friday with the Dow below 12000 for the first time since mid March. Investors trimmed gains as anticipated Fed rate holds dominated the near term outlook and a busy earnings week loomed with Walgreens Darden Kroger and ConAgra among firms reporting results.

Federal Reserve Treasury Department

Airfare Offers with Off Peak Midweek Availability

Recent fare notes state prices exclude taxes and fees unless stated otherwise. Fares quoted assume off peak midweek travel with limited travel dates and times available.

Airline Booking Sites Mentioned for Discount Fares

Readers are directed to Allegiant Air, Cheap Fares, Orbitz and related portals for low priced flights. The list includes Allegiant Canada and global travel platforms offering fare comparisons and promotions.

James Weatherford The Chop Shop barber owner Cedar Rapids story

James Weatherford, owner and master barber at The Chop Shop Barber Shop in Cedar Rapids, shares a hometown start cutting hair in Chicago basements. He emphasizes love loyalty and respect as guiding principles and aims to expand his business and mentor youth. He plans to cut hair for stars in five years.

Cedar Rapids Cedar James Weatherford Chop Shop Third Ave

Saudi oil minister hints at possible production rise this year

Saudi Arabia said it could boost crude output this year if market demand requires it, but the pledge was vague and unlikely to calm prices soon. The piece notes Western pressure, high oil costs near 135 a barrel, and urging moves toward nuclear power and altered energy use. Britain’s prime minister called a meeting of producers and consumers amid a sharp producer consumer split over price drivers.

Jiddah Saudi Arabia U.S Britain

Americans Give at Steady Rate Despite Economic Strains

U S charitable donations held at 2.2 percent of GDP in 2007, matching 2006 levels as the economy faced housing and credit downturns. Total giving reached about $306.39 billion, up 1 percent after inflation, with individual gifts at $229.03 billion and corporate donations down 0.9 percent after adjustment.

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