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Burgundy's Yield Fails To Meet Grape Expectations
November 22, 2012 Bad weather this year has made the 2012 grape harvest the smallest in a half-century; this at a time when sales of Burgundy are booming in the U.S., Britain and across Asia. But wine makers seem to be taking the loss in stride.
On Thanksgiving, Stores Serve Up A Side Of Shopping
November 22, 2012 Black Friday is seeping into Thanksgiving Day, a new trend dubbed "Gray Thursday." Brick-and-mortar stores have been competing with online retailers that have been scooping up early holiday shoppers. But it's unclear whether the extra effort it takes to open on Thanksgiving is worth it.
It's All Politics
Before The Showdown: The Long Road To The Fiscal Cliff
November 22, 2012 References to the fiscal cliff, set for Jan. 1, have become ubiquitous in Washington. But many may have forgotten just how and when the looming tax increases and spending cuts were first devised.
The Two-Way
Judge Approves Hostess' Plan To Liquidate
November 21, 2012 Hostess is now free to fire its 18,000 workers and can look for buyers interested in their brands. The company decided to call it quits because it said it didn't have the finances to survive an ongoing national strike.
The Two-Way
Jobless Claims Drop; But Superstorm Sandy's Effects Still Being Felt
November 21, 2012 The storm cost some people their jobs and forced many to delay filing their claims. The effects will likely continue to be felt for some time.





