The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Third Quarter Results

The J. M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) today announced results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2009, of its 2009 fiscal year. Results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended January 31, 2009, include the operations of The Folgers Coffee Company (“Folgers”) since the completion of the merger on November 6, 2008. Net sales…

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Blue Dogs Seek Senate Cover on Card Check

Kevin Bogardus reports in TheHill.com that Democratic leaders in the House and Senate may have the upper chamber strike first on a controversial labor bill, which would protect conservative Blue Dog Democrats from a tough vote.

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Value-for-Money Strategies for Recessionary Times

With the recession deepening, customers’ wallets are slamming shut. Companies that historically sold premium offerings to drive profits can no longer rely on this tactic. Instead, they must provide cost-conscious buyers with more value for less money.

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Md. Appeals Court Protects Anonymous Web Posters

Maryland’s Court of Appeals today issued a decision protecting the identity of three anonymous Internet posters and, for the first time, offering guidelines for state courts to follow in libel cases before unmasking online commenters.

The opinion and instructions stem from a defamation lawsuit filed by Eastern Shore developer Zebulon Brodie against three unknown Internet posters and Independent Newspapers Inc., which runs an online community forum. The posters had written critical comments about the cleanliness of a Dunkin’ Donuts that Brodie owns in Centreville.

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Indy Joe Rant

Indy Joe lost his cool! Watch his Rant: [coolplayer] https://ddifo.org/movies/IndyJoeRants.wmv [/coolplayer]

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Massachusetts Menu Labeling Hearing Notice!

The Massachusetts Department of Health will hold two public hearings about menu labeling next Tuesday, February 24 and Wednesday, February 25. The public hearings will be held at the following locations:

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