Burgerville turns waste oil into biodiesel pushing green fuel wave
In Vancouver Washington Burgerville adapts a mobile grease pump nicknamed the dog to channel used cooking oil to a biodiesel producer in Portland Oregon. Company officials say the program saves disposal costs and could expand as renewables grow.
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Oil prices hit record as supply fears push markets higher
Oil futures rose above 72.40 a barrel amid a government report showing gasoline inventories shrinking to 202.5 million barrels and concerns over Iran's nuclear tensions. Analysts warn of continued price pressure through summer with MTBE reform and ethanol supply worries adding to demand, while Wal Mart notes higher fuel costs may trim discretionary spending.
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Closing arguments delayed in Vioxx trial in Texas
In Rio Grande City Texas closing arguments in a state court case over Merck painkiller Vioxx were postponed to allow a juror to attend a grandparent's funeral. The suit concerns a fatal heart attack linked to Vioxx with other cases resulting in verdicts against Merck including 253.4 million and 4.5 million awards. The Garza family's $1 billion claim argues the drug caused Leonel Garza's heart attack after short use in 2001.
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Wendy's elected interim CEO and chairman of board
Wendy's International announced Kerrif B. Anderson was elected Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, while longtime director James V. Pickett was named chairman. Former chairman and CEO Jack Schuessler retired after more than 20 years. Anderson has served as CFO and EVP since 2000. Pickett has been a Wendy's director since 1982 and chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The board will search for a permanent CEO and pursue enhanced focus on operations and franchisee needs.
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