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U.S. Readies Duties On Mexican Sugar In Win For Sugar Lobby

2014-08-27 02:56:03| Beverages - Topix.net

The United States is set to slap import duties as high as 17 percent on Mexican sugar in a victory for the powerful U.S. sugar industry but a blow to U.S. candy and soft drink makers who face paying more for the sweetener.

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Brazil readies big push on solar energy but companies are wary

2014-08-11 22:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: Grappling with its worst energy crisis in more than a decade, Brazil is making its first big move to develop a local solar power industry that could help reduce its dependence on a battered hydro power system. In October, Brazil will hold an auction to negotiate energy to be produced exclusively by solar farms, the first ever of the kind in the South American country. Power companies have registered some 400 projects for the auction, but many remain wary of the outlook for solar power in Brazil...

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Microsoft Readies $25 Feature Phone

2014-08-11 21:36:56| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide

The Nokia 130 is being targeted at emerging markets, where consumers can pick up the feature phone for just $25.

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Palmetto readies 'Edenfield' property for sale to CRA for future dog park

2014-08-11 15:01:44| Real Estate - Topix.net

The Palmetto City Commission cleared another hurdle en route to transforming a vacant parcel near the end of Fifth Street West into a possible dog park.

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