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Many Worry About Google

When Google Inc. began its explosive rise nearly six years ago, it was unconventional in its stark layout, absence of annoying banner ads and unprecedented usefulness. Now, preparing for a much-hyped initial public offering, the extraordinary search engine company has taken unorthodoxy another step. In the filing, co-founder Larry Page promises to make the world "a better place," and says the company won't "be evil."

Winn-Dixie Plans to Sell Stores

The eight metro area Winn-Dixie supermarkets and their roughly 500 employees dodged a bullet Friday after the company said it was closing or selling 10 percent of its stores nationwide, but none in Augusta. Yet.

Move Suits Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse will move from Augusta Mall to Augusta Exchange later this month, saying a bigger store and the busier location should be better for business. The 3.5-mile move for the clothing chain, known for its discounts on brand name men's suits and shoes, is the latest in a steady stream of retailers gravitating either to or near the Exchange to be closer to the fast-growing communities in Columbia County.

P&G Reports High 3rd-Quarter Earnings

Procter & Gamble Co. said Friday that earnings rose 20 percent in its third quarter as brisk business in beauty care, health care and developing markets helped the consumer products giant continue its strong growth surge. "We're continuing to deliver sales and earnings growth above our long-term targets," said A.G. Lafley, P&G's chairman and chief executive. "These strong results demonstrate the sustainability of our strategies and reflect the power of our brands, innovation program and...

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