Lately, Dague has started to question her decision.

Shipping costs have risen 20% in the last year and look likely to rise even more. That has put pressure on her margins.

"The way shipping is going, it's a fine line between making money and losing money," says Dague, president of Colorado Springs-based Anna's, which was named after her granddaughter, Aurianna, who was born prematurely and just celebrated her 12th birthday.

Diesel prices have surged in recent weeks to record levels, putting a strain on truck drivers, businesses and, potentially, the economy, at a time when economic activity is already slowing.

Read the full article at http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/energy/2007-11-11-diesel_N.htm

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