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The Medical Marijuana Business MaturesThe U.S. Justice Dept., at the direction of the Obama Administration, last month announced that it would no longer direct federal investigative resources to pursue criminal charges against medical marijuana clinics, providing they are operating lawfully. The policy represents a major shift in tactics from the Bush Administration. Will the new Obama policy kick off an entrepreneurial bonanza? Well, maybe. |
FedEx Predicts Increase in Business in DecemberIn an encouraging sign of an economy on the mend, FedEx (NYSE:FDX) today projected its business will hit the year's peak Dec. 14, when 13 million packages are expected to flow through its networks. The volume would be up about 8 percent over a peak of 12 million handled Dec. 15, 2008. |
Help Wanted: Guantanamo-based McDonald's Looking for Job ApplicantsOut of work and willing to relocate? McDonald's is advertising for an assistant manager for its sole franchise in Cuba - serving up burgers and fries that sometimes feed detainees at the prison camps at Guantanamo Bay. |
Sprint to Chop up to 2,500 JobsU.S. telecommunications giant Sprint Nextel said it would cut its payroll by up to 2,500 workers due to falling revenues. |