BAAQMD HEARINGS ON CHARBROILERS ARE BAAACK!
Once more, this time for final adoption. Going once, going twice. ...
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DROUGHT TRIGGERS WATER RESTRICTIONS AROUND UNITED STATES
From Atlanta to Los Angeles, it's getting harder to stick your head in the sand. Or maybe easier. ...[full story]

SOUTH CAROLINA MULLS NEW SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS
After a spate of deadly fires, officials are reevaluating. ...[full story]

RHODE ISLAND, NSF PARTNER ON INSPECTION PLAN
Eight inspectors covering 8,000 restaurants just isn't enough. ...
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PUBLIC E&S COMPANIES REPORT STRONG 3Q
When's the last time "double digit" was an understatement? ...[full story]

MAFSI BAROMETER SHOWS HIGHER BUT MODERATE GROWTH
While public manufacturers report gangbuster results, some other makers might not be. ...[full story]

EQUITY MARKETS, OIL PRICES, OTHER ECONOMIC BOOGEYMEN
East coasters at the New York Show expressed edginess about macro- and financial-market implications. ...[full story]

REVISED FER 2008 E&S MARKET FORECAST AVAILABLE
We've seen the material. For $249, you get the difference between light and darkness. ...[full story]

RANKIN-DELUX ACQUIRED
Longtime industry vets acquire a company they know well. ...[full story]

COLLAPSIBLE CHAFER HONORED AT EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS
A low-flow urinal, leakproof packaging from recycled paper and other neat products got recognized, too. ...[full story]

WENDY'S IMPROVES RESULTS, PUTS OFF SALE
Nearly a year into turnaround mode, Wendy's Int'l. announced big third-quarter results. ...[full story]

BOTTLED WATER BACKLASH MAY BEND BUYING HABITS
Made from actual water? No kidding? And we do what with the packaging? ...[full story]