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            <title><![CDATA[Do sunscreen SPF ratings really mean anything?]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are consumers ready to spend more?]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 06:20:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Forget the temper tantrums - Wegmans unveils new kids shopping carts]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:38 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the near future, you may have an easier time grocery shopping with your kids. Wegmans plans to unveil new shopping carts to accommodate children.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Judge approves Skechers false advertising class-action settlement]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:25 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal data shows costs of medical services vary among Central New York hospitals]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maren Guse]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 13:39:27 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Midnight control tower shifts at Syracuse Hancock Airport will not be eliminated]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maren Guse]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2013 11:09:53 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not eliminate midnight shifts at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s air traffic control tower in the 2013 fiscal year.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Law targeting pawn shops may impact Syracuse record store]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2013 15:30:15 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Fans of The Sound Garden music store are afraid proposed law targeting pawn shops could close downtown Syracuse business.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[General Motors recalls 38,000 cars due to battery defect]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 18:37:40 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[General Motors Co. is recalling 38,197 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal sedans in the U.S. because a defective battery control module could stall the engine or cause a fire.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Average price of gas increases after eight weeks of decline]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 13:32:30 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has gone up one penny over the past two weeks. It is the first increase after eight straight weeks of decline.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Senate bill would let states tax Internet purchases]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 May 2013 08:49:05 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Attention online shoppers: The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet may soon end for many of you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Softball bat recall after nearly 200 incidents and one injury]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Streater Kelley]]></dc:creator>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 May 2013 12:10:24 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Louisville Slugger is recalling 13,000 softball bats because the handle can break and cause an injury.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Barnes & Noble to add Google Play app store to Nook HD]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[PepsiCo pulls offensive Mountain Dew ad]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 May 2013 08:52:22 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[PepsiCo is pulling an online ad for Mountain Dew that was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[J.C. Penney ad apologizes to customers, will it get your business back?]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Subaru recalls more than 10,000 Forester wagons, floor mats may interfere with pedals]]></title>
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            <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:27:46 EDT]]></pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Subaru is recalling just over 10,000 of its 2014 Forester wagons because the floor mats can interfere with the clutch, brake or gas pedals.]]></description>
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