Archives for December 20, 2005

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Christmeas feature

Anyone for a reindeer roast?

All those who still believe in Santa, stop reading here. For his sledge-pulling reindeer, Dancer, Prancer, and Rudolph, have long been consumed in a tasty stew.

Christmas feature

The sum of chocolate

Chocoholics rejoice: 2005 was the year it became clear chocolate really is good for you. But before Christmas ushers in a race to cram the candy, reflect a moment on where the benefits truly lie, and where they don't.

Wrigley fined for price fixing

By  Peter Stiff

The Romanian Competition Council has fined Wrigley Romania and 26 connected companies €5.5 million for introducing minimum prices on its products, which was seen to be a measure that is in violation of EU law.