David Weinberg is a reporter on Marketplace's Sustainability Desk.

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Maker's Mark lowers proof rather than run out

Makers of aged bourbon didn't anticipate a surge in popularity in both the U.S. and overseas, so whiskey distilled years ago is running short. Maker's Mark chose to add water to make its bourbon go further.
Posted In: bourbon, alcohol, Maker's Mark
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AEG looks to take on Ticketmaster

The entertainment conglomerate wants to collect its own ticketing fees.
Posted In: ticketmaster, tickets, concerts
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Gas prices begin their seasonal slide upward

Prices generally increase as refineries start to change from production of winter-season gas to more expensive summer-season gas, lowering production.
Posted In: gas, gasoline
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Justice Department challenges Bud beer merger

Anheuser-Busch InBev would have nearly half the U.S. beer market if it purchases Groupo Modelo, the maker of Corona. The Justice Department says the company could control beer prices.
Posted In: beer, Budweiser
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Bank of America to its 270,000 employees: Be nice

Bank of America had the worst score for customer satisfaction compared with its national rivals. As a group, they all lagged behind credit unions and regional banks.
Posted In: Bank of America, Banks, customer service
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Barbie v. Bratz: The never-ending court battle

Mattel first sued MGA over its Bratz dolls nine years ago, contending their designer worked for Mattel when he came up with the idea. The legal battle goes on, long after Bratz faded.
Posted In: Bratz, Barbie, Mattel
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For now, no more daily gun deals on Groupon

A month after the school massacre in Connecticut, the daily deal site pulled all offers related to guns, including firing ranges and firearms training.
Posted In: guns, groupon
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Delta makes it tougher to keep elite flying status

Delta, through mergers, was liberal in awarding elite status to frequent flyers. Now it wants to thin the elite crowds
Posted In: Delta, airline prices, air travel
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Coke fights a new consumer battle: Obesity

Sugared drinks are under attack for contributing to obesity, especially among children. Coke's new campaign acknowledges the concern.
Posted In: Coca-cola, Coke, advertising, obesity
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'South Park' grows up, starts a studio

The creators of the cartoon series and "Book of Mormon" are launching their own production studio
Posted In: Entertainment, television, south park

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