KREM - News - Consumer http://www.krem.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KREM - News - Consumer en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:29:50 GMT Times: Canadians testing Apple TV, hints at the revolution? http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/138937484.html Apple's new TV is being tested in the labs of two Canadian phone companies, according to a report in the Globe and Mail. Spokane County Raceway prepares for best season in years http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Spokane-County-Raceway-prepares-for-best-season-in-years-138895329.html Three years after Spokane County took control of the raceway in airway heights the tracks are preparing for their best season in years. Businesses take ‘Pinterest’ in new social media outlet http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Businesses-take-Pinterest-in-new-social-media-outlet-138927519.html A new social media website is helping businesses drive more people to their own websites. Jobs report lifts Dow to highest mark since '08 http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/138680649.html A drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average Friday to its highest close since May 2008, before the financial meltdown later that year. The Nasdaq composite index hit an 11-year high. Washington affected by egg recall http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Washington-affected-by-egg-recall-138646894.html A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination. Komen reverses decision on grants to Planned Parenthood http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/138647849.html Susan G. Komen for the Cure reverses decision to end grants to Planned Parenthood. Portland's Decemberists withdraw Komen support http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/138638044.html The Decemberists, a well known band with roots in Portland, have withdrawn their fundraising support for the Komen Foundation. The issue is close to home for the band. Lead singer Jenny Conlee started treatment last year for breast cancer. What made Fortune's best companies, worst jobs lists http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/What-made-Fortunes-best-companies-worst-jobs-lists-138857814.html KING 5's "Path to a Better Paycheck" series takes a look at some of the best and worst jobs of 2011, according to Fortune Magazine. Geekwire: Microsoft cutting around 200 jobs in marketing overhaul http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/138575459.html Microsoft is proceeding with a plan to reorganize and streamline its marketing groups, and handing out pink slips starting today as part of the initiative. Maverick station's low prices spark gas war http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/One-sations-low-prices-sparks-gas-war-138607189.html A gas station’s low prices last week have sparked a gas war along Highway 2 near Day Mount Spokane Rd.