China tells state companies to explore Potash bid


TORONTO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese officials have ordered state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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Obama says his economic policies halted "bleeding"


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the U.S. economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery.

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RRUDE, CRUDE, AND UNCALLED FOR


The food was good but the Iced Tea was sour, and the lady waiting on me named Tashena was the rudest...Read the full Krystal review at www.restaurantreviewsratings.com

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yummy!!!!!!!!


lots of good food and deserts. staff very friendly other location on naamans rd. also very good love...Read the full Arner's Family Restaurant review at www.restaurantreviewsratings.com

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Rafael Nadal defeats a game opponent at US Open - Los Angeles Times

The Hindu

Rafael Nadal defeats a game opponent at US Open Los Angeles Times The Spaniard is forced to play a number of fierce points against Denis Istomin in a three-set win. For Venus Williams, it's more about fashion in an easy victory. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan during their ... Nadal focused on Simon and not U.S. Open titleReuters US Open 2010: Day 5 ResultsBuzzle Venus and Rafael Nadal Wrap Friday up in Straight-Set Fashion at US OpenFanHouse CBC.ca -Tampabay.com -Bloomberg all 1,160 news articles »

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To the victors goes a potential spoiler role as Dodgers beat Giants, 4-2 - Los Angeles Times

The Canadian Press

To the victors goes a potential spoiler role as Dodgers beat Giants, 4-2 Los Angeles Times Chad Billingsley pitches eight innings of two-hit ball and breaks a 2-2 tie with a two-run single as LA, its own playoff hopes on life support, puts a dent in archrival San Francisco's chances. While the Dodgers cling to slim hopes for postseason play, ... Briefs: Zito doesn't last long in Giants' lossSan Jose Mercury News Giants-Dodgers PreviewCBSSports.com Barry Zito: Giants' Zito takes loss to DodgersRotoworld.com Kansas City Star -San Francisco Chronicle -MLB.com all 332 news articles »

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Leverington Leads Bison Men at NDSU Open


North Dakota State junior Tyler Leverington placed fourth to lead the men's cross country team to a first place finish at the NDSU Open Friday night.

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