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PepsiCo shrinks popular Tropicana size but keeps price same due to Florida citrus freeze

PepsiCo shrinks popular Tropicana size but keeps price same due to Florida citrus freeze

NEW YORK – Pepsico Inc. is raising prices on its popular Tropicana orange juice because of the deep freeze that hurt much of Florida’s citrus crop.

The company said Wednesday it is shrinking its most popular size by about 8 percent — while maintaining its price — and raising the price on another size starting in May.

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Japan Again!

Japan Again!

What a great way to start the day. I wake-up and read that China has sold $34.2 billion worth of US treasury bonds. This means that Japan is once again the largest holder of US debt! It is way better to have our debt in the hands of a trusted ally rather then a power-hungry adversary. That is just international relations 101.

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President Hugo Chavez congratulates Leones recent victory

President Hugo Chavez congratulates Leones recent victory

President Hugo Chavez today congratulated Venezuela’s baseball team Leones del Caracas for Friday’s victory over rivals Navegantes del Magallanes. The team moves on to the Caribbean series to defend its title.
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USA Marijuana for Profit.

USA Marijuana for Profit.

It is obvious to many people that our nation is undergoing a change and we are trying to do so at a time of unparalleled debt. This can be a tricky thing to do. How can one manage the budget, fight multiple wars and have socially progressive programs? This seems like a recipe for disaster, bankruptcy and possibly far worse.

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Big Year for Apple

Big Year for Apple

The Senior Research Analyst Gene Munster, from Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis, predicts an increase in sales for the Apple computer in 2010. There is also much hype and anticipation for a possible revelation of Apple’s new tablet that will transform the industry with new cutting edge technology and increase sales.

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Disastrous decision for democracy

Disastrous decision for democracy

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced a disastrous rollback of campaign finance laws. Their 5-4 decision gives corporations free rein to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections.

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A stampede

A stampede

Yesterday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend freely in federal elections.
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A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

A Political Scientist’s NFL picks

Updated on 1-22-2010

So, I was wrong about a few of those games. I went 2-2 in my predictions, missing the Jets victory over the Chargers and the Saints destruction of the Cardinals defense.

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Android Application for Job Seekers

Android Application for Job Seekers

One of the fastest growing search engines LinkUp, based out of Minneapolis, announced the release of the free Android application for job seekers. The search engine indexes over 22,000 company websites and updates those job listings daily, according to the news release.

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Fanatical and Ignorant

Fanatical and Ignorant

The once great MLB pitcher Curt Schilling has been known for his off the cuff remarks and fanatical and ignorant adherence to Republicanism. Schilling has made a number of remarks that can only lead me to believe he does not know what the Republican Party stands for.

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First Apple store opening in Minneapolis

First Apple store opening in Minneapolis

Apple Computer Inc. has begun hiring for new location located in Uptown Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave. On the career section for the computer maker is accepting applications starting January 13, 2010.

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Haiti Needs Your Help

Haiti Needs Your Help

The recent devastation to hit Haiti has caused an outpouring of support from all over the world. It is clear that Haiti is enduring an unforeseen crisis and they need your help. If you would like to donate I have gathered this information from the Red Cross. I will also try my best to keep you updated with different videos from many different sources regarding this tragedy.

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