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January 11, 2008 Archives

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Potential new Enbrel use could have 'enormous' impact

2:43 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Benjamin N. Gedan    Email

Journal photo/Bob Breidenbach Amgen produces the drug Enbrel at a massive plant in West Greenwich. If the arthritis drug Enbrel is found to help Alzheimer’s patients, it could have an "enormous" impact on Amgen's operations in Rhode Island, according......

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Hasbro inks new licensing deal

12:22 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

Pawtucket-based Hasbro, Inc. (HAS:NYSE) said thsi morning it has reached a licensing deal with Thorley Industries, LLC, based in Pittsburgh, on two new products to be launched in 2008. The parties have also entered into a development agreement for additional......

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Collateral Damage: Legislation to protect tenants in foreclsoures

11:29 AM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Lynn Arditi    Email

Rhode Island General Treasurer Frank Caprio and state housing officials today announced that they are supporting legislation to protect the growing number of renters who are being forced out of their homes due to foreclosures. The proposed bill would......

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Textron inks deal with Bombardier Recreational Products

11:26 AM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Benjamin N. Gedan    Email

Providence-based Textron Inc. has formed a new partnership with Bombardier Recreational Products to help marine retailers afford to stock Bombardier products. As part of the arrangement, Textron Financial Corporation, a Textron subsidiary, will provide new dedicated lines of credit to......

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Boston takes steps to ban trans fat in restaurants

11:17 AM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Benjamin N. Gedan    Email

BOSTON — The Boston Public Health Commission has given preliminary approval to a ban on the use of trans fats by restaurants in Boston. If the measure receives final approval, it would go into effect later this year and follow......

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