As inventory fell, prices rose. One factor was the federal "cash for clunkers" program that destroyed trade-ins.

The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of Czech energy firm Prazska Teplarenska by Czech company International Power Opatovice (IPO), EnBW of Germany and the City of Prague under the European Union (EU) merger regulation.

Pubs that put up prices by around 10p a pint following tax hikes have been described as “foolhardy” in this year’s Good Pub Guide. The annual guide to the UK’s pubs says many operators hiked prices in response to the Budget – “forgetting about the 2.5 per cent VAT reduction”.

More than three dozen businesses were selected as finalists for the 2009 Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Awards, whose winners will be announced at a ceremony later this week.

Company affirms commitment and leadership serving veterinary practices

McAllister Software Systems hosted its annual AVImark User Group conference Sept. 16 - 18 in St. Louis, MO. More than 180 veterinarians and staff members attended, representing 116 clinics from around the world -- the largest attendance yet.

FAWNGROVE, Pa. -- Oftentimes, inspiration strikes when we least expect it, driving us to write down the stories that need to be told. Author Merritt George Yorgey draws inspiration from the past as he recalls the events and memories that enriched his life and those around him.

REXBURG -- There's a new place to try to make par in Rexburg, but it's not on a traditional golf course -- it's at the new Frisbee Golf Course at the Nature Park.

REXBURG -- There's a new place to try to make par in Rexburg, but it's not on a traditional golf course -- it's at the new Frisbee Golf Course at the Nature Park.

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Piedmont, MO McAllister Software Systems, makers of AVImark veterinary software, has added two new security features to help AVImark customers comply with the new Federal Trade Commissions Red Flags Rule, which goes into effect on Nov. 1. These security features, available in the latest AVImark release version 2009.1.0.9072, will protect clients social security numbers and drivers...

Retailers and wholesalers, James A. Barry and Co, today reported an increase in sales to E212.5m in the financial year to January 09, up 4pc on 2008, while overall group profit before tax rose to E2.67m.

The European Commission on Wednesday approved Danish energy company DONG Naturgas's bid for German energy wholesaler Kom-Strom. The commission, the European Union's competition guardian, said after examining the bid that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition. DONG is an integrated energy group majority-owned by the Danish government. The group is active in Denmark ...

Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett has submitted a private member's bill before the Ontario legislature on its first day back from the summer break, which calls for a dramatic reduction in the tax on cigarettes and cigars to fight the contraband trade.[...]

Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:22 p.m. The recession claimed another victim Tuesday.

A grand jury in Seattle has indicted seven people in connection with the sale of contraband cigarettes in a money-laundering scheme involving a Longview tobacco shop.

A grand jury in Seattle has indicted seven people in connection with the sale of contraband cigarettes in a money-laundering scheme involving a Longview tobacco shop.

The case produces seven more people who are now accused of conspiracy. ARLINGTON — Seven more people face federal charges in connection with the Blue Stilly Smoke Shop's smuggling conspiracy, where former Stillaguamish tribal leaders made millions of dollars selling untaxed cigarettes.

SEATTLE — Seven people are facing charges in a contraband cigarette case centering on a smoke shop in Arlington. Last week a grand jury in Seattle indicted Rick Conn, Jay D. Silverman, Carol M. Silverman and Matthew M. Cunningham.

Seven people, and a Native American reservation tobacco supplier being sued by a number of states, have been charged with arranging contraband cigarette shipments to an Indian-owned store without paying $28 million in Washington state taxes.