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More concessions from kinder, cuddlier Ryanair as airline halves controversial excess baggage fee

2013-12-10 19:03:33| Airlines - Topix.net

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary's hearts-and-minds mission to win back disenchanted travellers and deal with the budget airline's image problem took a further step forward yesterday as it offered passengers an "early Christmas present" of reduced baggage charges.

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Talks May Water Down Wisconsin's Controversial Frac Sand Mine Bill

2013-12-09 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Journal Sentinel: A bill that would rewrite regulations for sand mines is up for an overhaul after worries were raised that communities would lose some of their authority to enforce local ordinances. The legislation emerged Oct. 16 as Republicans showed an eagerness to help a growing industry that provides a critical ingredient to extract oil from domestic wells. As mines proliferated across western Wisconsin, some have faced opposition, including cases where localities have set new or stricter restrictions....

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SWN Resources wraps up controversial seismic testing in New Brunswick

2013-12-07 02:25:57| Energy - Topix.net

In October, a protest near Rexton turned violent when police enforced a court-ordered injunction to halt the blockade of a compound used by SWN Resources to store equipment.

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SWN Resources wraps up controversial seismic testing in New Brunswick

2013-12-07 02:08:51| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

In October, a protest near Rexton turned violent when police enforced a court-ordered injunction to halt the blockade of a compound used by SWN Resources to store equipment.

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