Recession reshapes consumer habits across sectors in 2008
The 2008 downturn boosts laxatives and stomach remedies as shoppers cut costs at Wal-Mart and Dollar Tree. Match.com and beer sales show resilience while California wine volume rises. Gun sales surge on fear of tighter laws, and home gardening jumps with a 40 percent expected rise. Dentists report more tooth grinding as stress grows.
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Idaho
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Warminster
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Dallas Faces 100 Million Budget Shortfall
City Manager Mary Suhm warns Dallas could cut city services and lay off staff to cover a projected shortfall of at least 100 million after already trimming 66 million. Without extra revenue, the gap grows to 190 million, with bond sales delayed to May to save 15.7 million in interest. All departments face potential cuts as council prepares a balanced budget for late September approval.
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Mary Suhm
Suhm
Dallas Morning News
Putin shows off new Russian car to back protectionism
In Sochi Putin unveils a khaki Niva SUV made by Avtovaz and invites reporters for a test ride. He says he will use the three door stick-shift vehicle for fishing and urges Russians to support domestic auto makers amid the financial crisis.
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Vladimir Putin
Russia
Putin
Reunion plans revive Panth ers fame in Odessa
Freund, now in El Paso, says most planning for the 2 day reunion is online via the reunion website and Facebook. Events include a meet and greet at Odessa Country Club a high school tour and a live band dance. Batte notes community interest from the book and movie fuels the effort as old friends anticipate reconnecting. Freund recalls school days as routine.
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el Paso
Odessa Country Club
Panthers
Batte
Bissinger
Rollover on I-20 sends two to Medical Center
West Odessa residents Miguel Lorenzo Villa and his wife were taken to Medical Center Hospital with minor injuries after their 2000 Ford Ranger rolled over on Interstate 20 near mile marker 98. Trooper James Lujan said a rear right tire blew out, leading to loss of control and a rollover. A passerby helped extract the couple before EMS arrived. no tickets were issued.
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Susan
Villa
Lujan
Five Weeks Early Babies Grow Into Healthy Children
ORMC families share stories of preterm births with Jordan born five weeks early spending 18 days with underdeveloped lungs. Becky recalls meeting Sanjay Patel on Christmas and celebrates his healthy, active progress. Poe and Espina note children born at 27 weeks now thriving at five years, with parents expressing happiness at their growth.
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Becky
Sanjay Patel
Poe
Midland
ORMC
Espina
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