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Oil Prices Fall As Storm Misses Rigs
Storm misses oil rigs, prices sink.
ConsumerAffairs.com – Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Jalapeño Peppers from Mexico Recalled
Peppers linked to Salmonella outbreak; tomatoes cleared.
ConsumerAffairs.com – Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Ford: Parts Now Available to Fix Faulty Cruise Control
Millions of Ford cars and trucks at risk.
ConsumerAffairs.com – Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

GM, Power Companies Study Plug-In Problems
Where will all the outlets come from?
ConsumerAffairs.com – Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Invention Promoters Will Pay $10 Million To Settle FTC Charges
Feds claim promoter deceived consumers with claims of making gadgets profitable.
ConsumerAffairs.com – Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Lion Capital bites into Findus and Young's
FoodVest bought from CapVest for £1.1bn as Lion Capital seeks to consolidate frozen food market at a time of slowing economic growth
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

House of cards
Amex has reported weakening spending and credit quality across the board, and is unable to give an accurate forecast on loan losses for the rest of the year
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?