Thanksgiving weekend sales lift optimism for holiday rush
J C Penney and Wal-Mart reported record and largest one day totals respectively, boosting expectations for a stronger holiday season. The National Retail Federation said about 75 percent of consumers shopped over the weekend, with demand seen for clothing electronics jewelry books and toys across major retailers.
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Carnival Fascination Returns With Illness Onboard
A Carnival cruise ship Fascination completed a three day voyage with 190 passengers and four crew members reporting vomiting and diarrhea. Spokesman Tim Gallagher said symptoms resemble a Norwalk like virus though confirmation was pending. Similar outbreaks have affected Holland America Amsterdam and Disney Magic leading to cancellations for disinfection.
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EU Unanimously Bans Tobacco Ads in Most Media
The 15 nation European Union votes to outlaw tobacco advertising in newspapers magazines the Internet and at international sporting events starting 2005. Britain and Germany opposed the move while 13 EU nations supported it to surpass court challenges and push the bill forward
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Lawrence Farmland nitrogen plant future plans
Coming Sunday we explore the prospects around Lawrence's Farmland nitrogen fertilizer plant. Details on proposed expansions, potential jobs, and local economic impact are examined, with input from officials and industry experts.
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United Airlines mechanics vote again on wage concessions
United Airlines mechanics approve a second ballot on proposed 6 to 7 percent pay cuts and revised benefits to help secure a 1.8 billion federal loan guarantee. The earlier 57 to 43 percent defeat triggered deadlines for expiring agreements with pilots and flight attendants as the airline battles sinking cash and potential bankruptcy.
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Farmland puts 180 acres of buffer ground up for sale
Farmland Industries, facing debt issues and plant closure since May 2001, has begun marketing 180 acres of buffer ground south of its Lawrence fertilizer plant along Kansas Highway 10. Brokers report strong interest from developers aiming for an all-encompassing project, possibly including a grocery store, with annexation and zoning considerations under review.
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Midwest survey shows economy soft though inflation slips
The Mid-America Business Conditions Survey for November shows an overall index of 50.8, below October's 53.1, signaling continued regional contraction. Inflation is down while confidence and employment indicators rise, but the employment index remains under 50 as firms shed jobs yet expand new orders and raise hours. Arkansas and Oklahoma register low readings, Kansas climbs to 48.5, and nine states tracked include Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
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Manufacturing activity contracts for third straight month
The Institute for Supply Management says U S manufacturing activity remained below growth, with an index of 49.2 in November, up from 48.5 in October but under 50. Analysts expected 51, signaling ongoing stagnation amid concerns about West Coast dock lockout and possible war with Iraq.
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