Lee Enterprises reports August revenue decline 2 percent
Lee Enterprises, Davenport Iowa, said publishing revenue fell 2 percent in August excluding acquisitions and dispositions. Retail advertising rose 1 percent while employment driven classified ads dropped 24 percent. Online revenue rose 20 percent and overall, including acquisitions, revenue fell 4 percent.
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Halloween superstore opens at University Mall
The Johnnie Brooks Dungeon Halloween superstore opens in a 3,600 square foot space beside the Finish Line near American Eagle Outfitters. This marks its second year at the mall with more seasonal offerings to come.
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ATM Fee Disclosure Rule Promoted by Illinois Expert
Charlotte Crawford of the University of Illinois Extension Office notes that the Gramm Leach Bliley Act requires ATM operators to post fee information at the machine and on-screen or paper notices before a consumer commits to a transaction, effective Oct 1 1999.
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Fifth Third Bancorp declares quarterly dividend and routes director retirement
The Fifth Third Bancorp board declared a 0.20 dollar per share quarterly dividend, 11 percent higher than last year's Q3, payable Oct. 16 to holders of record Sept. 28. The bank will report Q3 results Oct. 16. At the meeting Brian H. Rowe announced his retirement from the board.
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Bull Listed By Black Diamond Farms In 2001 Report
Black Diamond Farms of Murphysboro owns one bull noted in the 2001 Fall Size Evaluation Report by the American Angus Association in St. Joseph Missouri. The report, issued twice yearly, provides current performance data for 5999 sites and is accessible at angus.org.
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Spanish farmers embrace ostrich meat amid mad cow scare
In Paredes de Escalona near Madrid, Adeline Pires notes a surge in ostrich farming after Spain confirmed its first mad cow disease case. Beef sales plunged, boosting demand for ostrich meat sold in Madrid and Barcelona. Over five years, the flock grew from 35 to more than 150 birds producing eggs and meat for top restaurants and markets.
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Access US named fourth fastest growing tech firm in St Louis region
Access US Habanero, an Internet service provider for Southern Illinois, ranks fourth on Deloitte Fast 50 for 1996 2001 growth, with revenue growth over 1400 percent. Founded 1995, serving 30,000 Midwest customers and 150 communities in Southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Jeff Smyth.
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Indian engineers create Simputer in Bangalore
In Bangalore, seven Indian computer scientists unveil the Simputer, a handheld computer priced around $320 with future target of $190 for volume sales. The device aims to bring Internet access and data like prices and land records to rural India, using smart cards for shared use and storage.
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India pride boost signals capabilities in tech sector
Vinay Deshpande, chairman of Encore Software, says the achievement is a major boost for Indian pride, proving locally that India can excel in the field and deliver 100 percent Indian success.
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