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‘Gas Station of the Future’

Intel showcases technology in use by Petrobras at NRF show SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The”Gas Station of the Future”–a Brazilian Petrobras station that has the ability to read motorists’ license plates for loyalty purposes–was among the innovations and ideas that Intel Corp. showcased at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2012 “Big Show” in New York...
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Small Business Deals Continued Upward Swing in 2011

SAN FRANCISCO — Continuing a two-year trend, small business sales inched up again in 2011, according to BizBuySell.com, an online business-for-sale marketplace. This upward spike dates back to the beginning of 2009. Overall, the number of small businesses across the United States that reportedly changed hands in 2011 was up 3.3 percent to reach 6,703 vs. 2010’s total of 6,486. This...
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ConocoPhillips, NACS Oppose Keystone Pipeline Termination

ALEXANDRIA, Va. and HOUSTON – Industry trade association NACS and ConocoPhillips Inc. both expressed dismay with the Obama Administration’s rejection yesterday of TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL oil pipeline. TransCanada proposed building a 1,700-mile oil pipeline that would connect the Canadian Oil Sands with U.S. Gulf Coast refineries. According to those in favor of the project,...
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CA gas prices rose 0.9 cents/gal in past week to $3.69/gal

Average retail gasoline prices in California have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website CaliforniaGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in California during the past week, prices yesterday were 35.5 cents...
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Obama Administration to Kill Keystone Pipeline

The Obama administration is  to reject the Keystone crude oil pipeline. This  decision will please environmental groups at the expense of thousands of American construction jobs. Reuters reported this afternoon. Keystone Pipeline The administration could announce its rejection of TransCanada’s 1,700-mile Keystone XL pipeline later today. State Department...
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