MINNEAPOLIS—-General Mills, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2007, rose 7 percent to $3.07 billion. Segment operating profits grew 9 percent to $578 million, including an 11 percent increase in consumer marketing expense during the quarter.

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General Mills, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (NYSE:GIS) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2007, rose 7 percent to $3.07 billion.

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Michael V. Richards, 47, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away Sept. 2, 2007. He was operator of the Big Oak Lounge, a veteran of peace time and served seven years in Army 82nd Airborne. He was also a member of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) and of Presbyterian faith.

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A man accused of stalking and harassing a state lawmaker is being held on $10,000 bail and has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

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Associated Press - May 15, 2007 5:15 AM ET A state representative from Portsmouth (New Hampshire) has been granted a restraining order against a cousin she claims has been terrorizing…

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Associated Press - May 19, 2007 11:15 AM ET CHELSEA, Mass. (AP) - Check your chicken sausage. Kayem Foods of Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling some chicken sausage sold in New…

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UNITED STATES: Products are recalled on allergen fears.

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