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    <copyright>Copyright 2009</copyright>
    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:44:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kings Island using social media to fight proposed taxes</title>
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      <description>MASON - The giant sign in front of Kings Island reads “Mason wants to tax you ... tell them no.”</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:32:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Denise G. Callahan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-23T03:32:47Z</dc:date>
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      <title>City to consider tax on Kings Island admission</title>
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      <description>MASON - The giant sign in front of Kings Island reads “Mason wants to tax you ... tell them no.”</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:14:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Denise G. Callahan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-23T00:14:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Prepare a Black Friday game plan</title>
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      <description>Before breaking out your thermos and tent for a Thanksgiving night spent camping out for a flat panel TV, make sure you have a game plan.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:01:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-22T07:01:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>State jobless rate jumps to 10.5 percent</title>
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      <description>COLUMBUS - Ohio’s unemployment rate was on the rise again in October, jumping to 10.5 percent after two months of slight decreases, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Friday, Nov.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>William Hershey</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-20T14:54:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AK Steel to raise prices for carbon steel</title>
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      <description>WEST CHESTER - AK Steel said Thursday, Nov. 19, it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products, effective Jan.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-11-20T15:36:27Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Waste gas could power Middletown Works</title>
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      <description>MIDDLETOWN - A $300 million plant to be built in Middletown is projected to create 15 jobs and at least 150 temporary construction jobs while creating energy to power AK Steel’s Middletown Works.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:27:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-20T06:27:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>FAA: Cause of flight delays has been cleared up</title>
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      <description>DAYTON - A software problem within the Federal Aviation Administration’s system prompted flight delays at Dayton International Airport and across the nation Thursday, Nov.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Katherine Ullmer</dc:creator>
      <dc:creator>John Nolan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-19T20:41:12Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Computer glitch delaying flights</title>
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      <description>A computer glitch shut down most, if not all, departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other airports across the country Thursday morning.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mike Morris</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-19T13:47:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bank exec: 2010 should go from 'less bad' to 'better'</title>
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      <description>MIDDLETOWN - In terms of the economy, one analyst said it’s a matter of going from “less bad” to “better.”</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:52:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-19T04:52:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New home construction picks up slightly</title>
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      <description>Thanks to new homeowners looking for a bargain, Butler County has increased the number of new homes constructed this year while the national average remains in a downturn.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-19T06:00:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Insurance rift to hit public retirees</title>
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      <description>Edward and Ginger Seamon of Middletown took pride in the new Atrium Medical Center, volunteering there regularly.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ben Sutherly  and Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-19T03:47:04Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Cincinnati Bell to sell cell towers for $100 million</title>
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      <description>CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Bell Inc. has agreed to sell 196 of its wireless communications towers to American Tower Corp.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-11-18T20:48:45Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Report: Ohio should help companies pay for energy conservation</title>
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      <description>COLUMBUS - The state should provide financial assistance to help manufacturers pay for energy-conservation devices that could cut their costs and reduce emissions of polluting gases that contribute to global warming, the nonpartisan policy research organization Policy Matters Ohio says.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-11-18T16:34:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Former Reds player hopes to score big with new Honda dealership</title>
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      <description>MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new Honda dealership.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Denise  Wilson</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-18T05:38:25Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Former Red Joe Morgan hopes to hit home run with new car dealership</title>
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      <description>MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new auto dealership off Ohio 63.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Denise  Wilson</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-17T18:18:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Find out what is ahead in 2010 today</title>
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      <description>MIDDLETOWN - Twice as many people plan to attend the local business chamber’s Economic Forecast Luncheon to get a glimpse of what’s to come in 2010.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:51:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-18T05:51:45Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Donated dental items find new home in Cuba</title>
      <link>http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/donated-dental-items-find-new-home-in-cuba-407792.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184</link>
      <description>FRANKLIN - Jim Walsh, president of Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, is a believer in Caring Partners International.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:48:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Rick McCrabb</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-18T05:48:16Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Premier workers who smoke face $500+ health care surcharge</title>
      <link>http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-business-news/premier-workers-who-smoke-face-500-health-care-surcharge-406200.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184</link>
      <description>DAYTON - Starting in 2010, Premier Health Partners will assess an annual $520 surcharge on health care benefits for employees who admit to smoking or chewing tobacco, lighting up cigars, or living in a household where others smoke.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>bsutherly@DaytonDailyNews.com</author>
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      <dc:creator>Ben  Sutherly</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-17T15:59:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Public retirees affected by Medical Mutual-Premier split</title>
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      <description>DAYTON - Edward and Ginger Seamon of Middletown took pride in the new Atrium Medical Center in Warren County, volunteering there regularly.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:41:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>bsutherly@DaytonDailyNews.com</author>
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      <dc:creator>Ben  Sutherly</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-18T03:41:22Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Ground breaks today for Honda dealership in Monroe</title>
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      <description>MONROE - A groundbreaking ceremony is set for today, Nov. 17 for Joe Morgan Honda to be built in Monroe.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>dewilson@coxohio.com</author>
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      <dc:creator>Denise  Wilson</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-17T14:49:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Some eligible Vonage  consumers will  receive refunds</title>
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      <description>COLUMBUS - Vonage, an Internet-based phone service, will give refunds to eligible consumers who filed complaints about Vonage between Jan.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Laura A. Bischoff</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-17T03:22:48Z</dc:date>
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      <title>GM reports $1.2B loss, says it shows progress</title>
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      <description>DETROIT - General Motors Co. said Monday it lost $1.2 billion from the time itleft bankruptcy protection through Sept.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>TOM KRISHER</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-16T17:35:26Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Airport to close on-site hotel in 2010</title>
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      <description>DAYTON - Dayton International Airport will close its city-owned hotel Jan. 31, 2010, which will leave the airport without an on-site hotel for most of 2010 until a planned Holiday Inn Hotel &amp; Suites opens by the end of 2010, the city’s aviation director said Monday, Nov.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>John Nolan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-16T21:38:15Z</dc:date>
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      <title>PNC to rebrand local National City branches</title>
      <link>http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/pnc-to-rebrand-local-national-city-branches-404612.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184</link>
      <description>PNC Financial Services Group announced it will convert the acquired local National City branches in to its brand in February.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:37:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Jessica Heffner</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-16T22:37:13Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pulitzer winner  returning Oxford</title>
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      <description>OXFORD - Award winning New York Times columnist and assistant business and financial editor Gretchen Morgenson will visit Oxford to speak on economic matters at Miami University on Tuesday, Nov.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Katie Rico</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2009-11-15T23:55:00Z</dc:date>
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