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Power outage time after Sandy not extraordinary

Power outage time after Sandy not extraordinary
By JONATHAN FAHEYAP Energy Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As the number of nights without power stretched on for thousands left in the dark after Superstorm Sandy, patience understandably turned to anger and outrage. But an Associated Press analysis of outage times from other big hurricanes and

Power outage time after Sandy not extraordinary

Power outage time after Sandy not extraordinary
By JONATHAN FAHEYAP Energy Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As the number of nights without power stretched on for thousands left in the dark after Superstorm Sandy, patience understandably turned to anger and outrage. But an Associated Press analysis of outage times from other big hurricanes and

Survey shows China manufacturing contracting

Survey shows China manufacturing contracting
By JOE McDONALDAP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) - China's manufacturing contracted again in September but improved from the previous month in a possible sign an economic slowdown is bottoming out. An industry group, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, said Monday its monthly

Hopeful sign: Small manufacturers buy big machines

Hopeful sign: Small manufacturers buy big machines
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERGAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Small businesses that make machines and components for other manufacturers are experiencing an upswing that could be a sign of things to come for the broader economy. The industries fueling the demand vary