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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NHL OKs Kovalchuk deal, ends cap inquiries after agreement - USA Today

CBC.ca

NHL OKs Kovalchuk deal, ends cap inquiries after agreement USA Today By Bruce Bennett, Getty Images By Mike Brehm, USA TODAY The Ilya Kovalchuk saga is officially over after the NHL and its players association have agreed to an amendment to limit a loophole in the collective-bargaining agreement about long-term ... Finally! NHL approves Ilya's new $100M deal with DevilsNew York Post Ilya Kovalchuk and Devils have a dealBoston Herald Report: Marc Savard's Contract No Longer Being Probed by NHLNESN.com NHL.com -ESPN (blog) -SportingNews.com all 855 news articles »

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

Globe and Mail

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 Venus and Rafael Nadal Wrap Friday up in Straight-Set Fashion at US OpenFanHouse Nadal through to 3rd round at US OpenCBC.ca Buzzle -Tampabay.com -Bloomberg all 1,183 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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