Chew on this: Conn. police report jump in gum thefts, say sticky stuff’s going to black market
Chew on this: Conn. police say gum thefts increase Stanley Works cuts ‘09 profit guidance on charge for Black & Decker acquisition
Stanley Works cuts forecast on Black & Decker deal Stanley Works profit down in 3rd-qtr on weakness in industrial tools market, tough comparisonsNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Stanley Works Co. said Wednesday its third-quarter profit fell nearly by two-thirds on continuing weakness in its industrial tools market and an unfavorable comparison with same period last year when the tool maker recorded profit from discontinued operations. Conn. police say 3 pranksters filled dorm with popcorn smoke, then tied doors shutNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Police at Central Connecticut State University say three young men purposely burned popcorn in a dorm microwave, then tied students’ doors shut to make them think they were trapped in a burning building. |