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UF study: Hurricane Katrina shreds Florida consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence tumbled 11 points to 78 in September, its lowest level in 12 years, reflecting fears about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina combined with higher fuel costs, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Monday, September 26, 2005.

Expanding trade with Cuba creates opportunities for U.S. farmers, says UF expert

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Cuba’s growing appetite for U.S. food exports is good news for American agricultural producers, but an end to the current embargo on imports from the island nation could mean both challenges and opportunities for Florida agriculture, says a University of Florida expert.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Florida, Politics, Research on Thursday, September 15, 2005.

UF study: people who adore themselves get little admiration on the job

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People who have a high opinion of themselves are unlikely to have that view shared by their co-workers, a new University of Florida study on narcissism in the workplace finds.

Filed under Business, Health, Research on Wednesday, September 7, 2005.