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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Dallas</title>
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		<title>Medieval &#8216;mourners&#8217; to begin 7-city US tour next year in 1st display together outside France</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Stengle</dc:creator>
		
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Medieval &#8216;mourners&#8217; to leave France for US tour

DALLAS — The white alabaster figures draped in cloaks show their grief in different ways: from a bent head, the face shrouded by a hood, to a hand swathed in cloth reaching up to wipe a tear.
The nearly 40 &#8220;mourners&#8221; commissioned in the 15th century to adorn the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/medieval-mourners-to-begin-7-city-us-tour-next-year-in-1st-display-together-outside-france-247100/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Medieval &#8216;mourners&#8217; to begin 7-city US tour next year in 1st display together outside France</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US prison population could soon drop for first time in 4 decades as states look to cut costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Carlton</dc:creator>
		
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Prison population to have first drop since 1972

DALLAS — The United States may soon see its prison population drop for the first time in almost four decades, a milestone in a nation that locks up more people than any other.
The inmate population has risen steadily since the early 1970s as states adopted get-tough policies that ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-prison-population-could-soon-drop-for-first-time-in-4-decades-as-states-look-to-cut-costs-246457/">Original article on  : US prison population could soon drop for first time in 4 decades as states look to cut costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US jail population could soon drop for first time in decades as states look to cut costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Jail population could have first drop in 4 decades

DALLAS — The United States may soon see its prison population drop for the first time in almost four decades, a milestone in a nation that locks up more people than any other.
The inmate population has risen steadily since the early 1970s as states adopted get-tough policies .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-jail-population-could-soon-drop-for-first-time-in-decades-as-states-look-to-cut-costs-246455/">US jail population could soon drop for first time in decades as states look to cut costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Southwest opens summer 2010 schedule, plans more flights to Denver</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Southwest announces summer 2010 schedule
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines on Wednesday announced its schedule for travel from May 9 to Aug. 13.

The carrier will add 65 roundtrip flights and eliminate 24 roundtrip flights for a net gain of 41 roundtrip flights.
The schedule reflects seasonal travel patterns. Southwest thinks demand will increases and flying time decrease during ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/southwest-opens-summer-2010-schedule-plans-more-flights-to-denver-244940/" title="Southwest opens summer 2010 schedule, plans more flights to Denver">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal agents in Texas impound, investigate U.S.-made helicopter suspected headed for Iran</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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US agents hold suspected Iran-bound helicopter

DALLAS — Federal agents are investigating whether a helicopter they have been holding for 14 months at a Texas airport was earmarked for shipment to Iran.
The Dallas Morning News says the agents suspect an Italian company, Tiber Aviation SRL, has already shipped two helicopters to Iran and that the third ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-agents-in-texas-impound-investigate-us-made-helicopter-suspected-headed-for-iran-243622/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Federal agents in Texas impound, investigate U.S.-made helicopter suspected headed for Iran</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wooden gun reputedly carved by John Dillinger sells at auction for $19,120</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Wooden gun linked to Dillinger sells for $19,120

DALLAS — An auction house says a wooden gun that John Dillinger&#8217;s relatives believe was hand-carved and used by the one-time &#8220;Public Enemy No. 1&#8243; to escape jail has sold for $19,120 at auction.
The artifact was one of 11 items put up for bid Saturday by Dillinger&#8217;s younger .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wooden-gun-reputedly-carved-by-john-dillinger-sells-at-auction-for-19120-243382/">Source &nbsp;: Wooden gun reputedly carved by John Dillinger sells at auction for $19,120</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Head of Episcopal Church calls for prayer in response to election of second openly gay bishop</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Episcopal bishop seeks prayer in rift over gays

DALLAS — The Episcopal Church should respond with &#8220;prayer and discernment&#8221; to the recent election of a lesbian priest as an assistant bishop of the Los Angeles diocese, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said Saturday.
Although the Rev. Mary Glasspool of Baltimore was elected earlier this month, she must ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/head-of-episcopal-church-calls-for-prayer-in-response-to-election-of-second-openly-gay-bishop-243361/">Head of Episcopal Church calls for prayer in response to election of second openly gay bishop</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nigerian couple in Texas accused of forcing widow to work for 9 years in home with no days off</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anabelle Garay</dc:creator>
		
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Nigerians facing forced servitude charges in Texas

DALLAS — She was a widow in a Nigerian village trying to raise six children when she says she met a man who told her he and his wife needed a nanny for their newborn. If she came with them to Texas, they would help support her children financially, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nigerian-couple-in-texas-accused-of-forcing-widow-to-work-for-9-years-in-home-with-no-days-off-243120/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Nigerian couple in Texas accused of forcing widow to work for 9 years in home with no days off</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Airlines parent AMR seeing improvement in leisure and premium travel, executive says</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:55:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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AMR sees improvement in leisure and premium travel

DALLAS — A top American Airlines executive says the carrier is seeing a pickup in both leisure and premium travel, at least on international routes.
Beverly Goulet, treasurer of American parent AMR Corp., says advance bookings through February are flat with a year ago. She says international bookings are ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-airlines-parent-amr-seeing-improvement-in-leisure-and-premium-travel-executive-says-242116/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : American Airlines parent AMR seeing improvement in leisure and premium travel, executive says</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Continental official downplays merger prospects, says alliances offer plenty of benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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Continental official downplays merger prospects

DALLAS — A top Continental Airlines official is downplaying the benefits of airline mergers when carriers can instead form partnerships that let them work together on prices and schedules.
Treasurer Gerry Laderman says everyone in the industry is watching how well Delta absorbs Northwest, which it bought last year. Past mergers have ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/continental-official-downplays-merger-prospects-says-alliances-offer-plenty-of-benefits-242058/" title="Continental official downplays merger prospects, says alliances offer plenty of benefits">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP Exclusive: Hitler&#8217;s album of wanted art found at Ohio veteran&#8217;s home, returning to Germany</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Stengle</dc:creator>
		
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WWII veteran had Hitler&#8217;s book sitting on shelf

DALLAS — John Pistone was among the U.S. soldiers who entered Adolf Hitler&#8217;s home nestled in the Bavarian Alps as World War II came to a close. Inside, he found an album with photographs of paintings and took it as a souvenir.
The 87-year-old veteran recently learned that the ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-exclusive-hitlers-album-of-wanted-art-found-at-ohio-veterans-home-returning-to-germany-241872/" title="AP Exclusive: Hitler&#8217;s album of wanted art found at Ohio veteran&#8217;s home, returning to Germany">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Black Panther leader defends Justice Dept. decision to dismiss federal voter intimidation suit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
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New Black Panther leader defends attorney general

DALLAS — The leader of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense says the U.S. Justice Department was right to drop a voter intimidation suit against his group because the case was weak.
New Black Panther Party National Chairman Malik Shabazz says recent attempts to question that ruling are nothing .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/black-panther-leader-defends-justice-dept-decision-to-dismiss-federal-voter-intimidation-suit-240071/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Black Panther leader defends Justice Dept. decision to dismiss federal voter intimidation suit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>IRS seeking names of taxpayers in Stanford&#8217;s Antiguan bank to check for discrepancies</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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IRS seeks identities of investors in Stanford bank

DALLAS — The Internal Revenue Service wants the names of U.S. taxpayers who have foreign accounts with companies owned by indicted billionaire R. Allen Stanford.
The IRS filed a summons Wednesday in federal court in Dallas. It says a list of Stanford investors would help the agency check whether .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/irs-seeking-names-of-taxpayers-in-stanfords-antiguan-bank-to-check-for-discrepancies-238907/">Source article &nbsp;: IRS seeking names of taxpayers in Stanford&#8217;s Antiguan bank to check for discrepancies</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Southwest Airlines changes rules to require majority for election in uncontested board races</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Southwest Airlines changes board election rules

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.
If an incumbent fails to get a majority of votes cast, he or she must tender a resignation .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/southwest-airlines-changes-rules-to-require-majority-for-election-in-uncontested-board-races-233888/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Southwest Airlines changes rules to require majority for election in uncontested board races</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Continental joins other large carriers in raising surcharges on peak travel days next spring</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Continental matches hike in spring peak surcharges

DALLAS — Continental Airlines Inc. said it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.
The charges, tacked on to base fares, were already boosted from $20 each way by Delta, Northwest, United and .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/continental-joins-other-large-carriers-in-raising-surcharges-on-peak-travel-days-next-spring-233043/">Continental joins other large carriers in raising surcharges on peak travel days next spring</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bio Box: J.C. Penney CEO Mike Ullman talks about managing through the recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Bio Box: Penney CEO Mike Ullman
NAME: Myron E. Ullman III, known as Mike

OCCUPATION: Chairman and CEO, J.C. Penney Co.
AGE: 62. Born Nov. 26, 1946
HOME: Dallas, Texas, and Montrose, Calif.
FAMILY: Married to Cathy. Six children, four grandchildren (a fifth on the way)
EDUCATION: B.S. in Industrial Management in 1969 from the University of Cincinnati and an Honorary ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bio-box-jc-penney-ceo-mike-ullman-talks-about-managing-through-the-recession-232787/">Bio Box: J.C. Penney CEO Mike Ullman talks about managing through the recession</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Architect joins former first lady Laura Bush to unveil design of Bush library</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Stengle</dc:creator>
		
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Ex-first lady Laura Bush unveils Bush library plan

DALLAS — The George W. Bush Presidential Center will be a modern brick and limestone building set amid a Texas-inspired landscape including wildflowers and prairies.
Former first lady Laura Bush unveiled the design Wednesday in Dallas. She said both she and the former president wanted the building to be ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/architect-joins-former-first-lady-laura-bush-to-unveil-design-of-bush-library-232167/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Architect joins former first lady Laura Bush to unveil design of Bush library</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Airlines flight attendants, bitter over stalled contract talks, stage mock strike</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Flight attendants for American Airlines, bitter over stalled contract negotiations, staged a fake strike Wednesday that included airport picket lines.
At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, picketing workers handed leaflets to arriving passengers and chanted slogans mocking the CEO. In the air, flight attendants wore red .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-airlines-flight-attendants-bitter-over-stalled-contract-talks-stage-mock-strike-232071/">American Airlines flight attendants, bitter over stalled contract talks, stage mock strike</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Virgin America lands in Florida, beginning service from California to Fort Lauderdale</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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Virgin America expands to Florida
DALLAS — Two-year-old airline Virgin America touched down Wednesday in Florida, marking one of its most ambitious expansion moves yet with a lavish welcoming ceremony that included Virgin Group Ltd. founder and billionaire Richard Branson.

Virgin took a cautious first step into Florida — just two daily nonstop flights apiece between Fort .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/virgin-america-lands-in-florida-beginning-service-from-california-to-fort-lauderdale-231970/" title="Virgin America lands in Florida, beginning service from California to Fort Lauderdale">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Billy Crystal dons Cowboys jersey to help serve early holiday dinner for Dallas Salvation Army</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Billy Crystal: Dallas Cowboy for a day
DALLAS — Billy Crystal traded a stage for a Salvation Army center to help serve an early Thanksgiving lunch to the needy in Dallas.

The comedian and sports fan said &#8220;this isn&#8217;t gonna play well in New Jersey&#8221; as he put on a Cowboys jersey with his name and No. .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/billy-crystal-dons-cowboys-jersey-to-help-serve-early-holiday-dinner-for-dallas-salvation-army-231639/">Billy Crystal dons Cowboys jersey to help serve early holiday dinner for Dallas Salvation Army</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Airlines boost surcharges on peak days, US Airways to add 5 percent to all tickets in May</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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Airlines boost peak-day surcharges
DALLAS — Call them surcharges or call them fare increases, but either way it looks like you&#8217;ll pay more to travel next spring or summer.

US Airways said Tuesday it will add a 5 percent surcharge to all U.S. flights on or after May 8. Spokeswoman Valerie Wunder says the surcharge will protect .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/airlines-boost-surcharges-on-peak-days-us-airways-to-add-5-percent-to-all-tickets-in-may-231226/">Source article &nbsp;: Airlines boost surcharges on peak days, US Airways to add 5 percent to all tickets in May</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alliance Data private-label credit-card defaults rise in October, but in line with view</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Alliance Data defaults rise in October
DALLAS — Alliance Data Systems Corp. said Monday that defaults on its private-label credit cards rose in October.

But the provider of card services to retailers and wholesalers said its loss rates so far in the fourth quarter &#8220;are stable and tracking to the company&#8217;s guidance.&#8221;
Net charge-offs, or the amount of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alliance-data-private-label-credit-card-defaults-rise-in-october-but-in-line-with-view-230648/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Alliance Data private-label credit-card defaults rise in October, but in line with view</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pioneer Southwest Energy raises $61 million in public offering, plans to repay debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Pioneer Southwest Energy raises $61M in offering

DALLAS — Independent oil and gas company Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners LP said Monday it raised an estimated $61 million in a previously announced public offering of 3.1 million common units.
The company said it has closed the offering and plans to use the proceeds to repay debt under its .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pioneer-southwest-energy-raises-61-million-in-public-offering-plans-to-repay-debt-230646/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Pioneer Southwest Energy raises $61 million in public offering, plans to repay debt</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Environmental group&#8217;s report says greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Report: Texas greenhouse gas emissions down

DALLAS — While Texas maintains a firm grip on the dubious title of the nation&#8217;s most prolific industrial polluter, an environmental group&#8217;s report Thursday found that wind power and other cleaner energy sources have helped cut emissions linked to global warming in the state.
Environment Texas analyzed the most recent U.S. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/environmental-groups-report-says-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fall-slightly-in-texas-228272/">Original article on  : Environmental group&#8217;s report says greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly in Texas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Blockbuster shares tumble 13 percent after-hours as 3Q loss widens, 115 stores to be closed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Blockbuster 3Q loss widens, closing 115 stores

DALLAS — Struggling movie rental retailer Blockbuster Inc. said Thursday that its third-quarter loss surged more than fivefold as more consumers rented movies by mail or through competitors&#8217; vending kiosks instead of driving to its stores.
Blockbuster continues to hemorrhage cash in the quarter as it diversifies its business. The .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/blockbuster-shares-tumble-13-percent-after-hours-as-3q-loss-widens-115-stores-to-be-closed-227533/" title="Blockbuster shares tumble 13 percent after-hours as 3Q loss widens, 115 stores to be closed">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clarification: London arrest in pilot drinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Clarification: London arrest in pilot drinking

DALLAS — In a story of Nov. 11, The Associated Press quoted Barry Sweedler, a former official of the National Transportation Safety Board. The story should have specified that Sweedler&#8217;s comments were made Sept. 23. He died on Oct. 27.
... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clarification-london-arrest-in-pilot-drinking-227432/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Clarification: London arrest in pilot drinking</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Swamped with homeowners looking for help, Bank of America shows bumps in Obama mortgage plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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PLANO, Texas — Shontaye Edwards spends her day in a gray cubicle at a Bank of America call center in this Dallas suburb. On the other end of the phone line are homeowners — tense, exasperated and looking for help.
They often call with questions about the ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/swamped-with-homeowners-looking-for-help-bank-of-america-shows-bumps-in-obama-mortgage-plan-227313/" title="Swamped with homeowners looking for help, Bank of America shows bumps in Obama mortgage plan">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A house fire in Dallas kills a couple and their 5-year-old son, officials investigate cause</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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House fire in Dallas kills couple, 5-year-old son

DALLAS — Authorities say an early morning blaze swept through a house in Dallas, killing a couple and their 5-year-old son.
Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans says the fire on Thursday apparently got into a stairwell and quickly moved to the second floor of the home.
The Dallas County medical .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/a-house-fire-in-dallas-kills-a-couple-and-their-5-year-old-son-officials-investigate-cause-227045/">Original article &nbsp;: A house fire in Dallas kills a couple and their 5-year-old son, officials investigate cause</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Arrest of United Airlines pilot is the latest in series of pilot drinking episodes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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London arrest latest in pilot drinking episodes

DALLAS — The arrest of a United Airlines pilot this week for allegedly drinking too much before entering the cockpit is the latest in a series of incidents involving airline pilots and alcohol.
The United pilot, Erwin Vermont Washington, was about to take off from London&#8217;s Heathrow Airport for Chicago ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/arrest-of-united-airlines-pilot-is-the-latest-in-series-of-pilot-drinking-episodes-226185/">Arrest of United Airlines pilot is the latest in series of pilot drinking episodes</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president says economic cut not as deep in Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Fisher: Texas faring better than much of country

AUSTIN, Texas — Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Richard Fisher says Texas&#8217; economy is hurting, but not as much as other states.
Fisher, speaking in Austin on Tuesday night, said nationally it will be &#8220;some time&#8221; before job growth occurs.
He noted that Texas&#8217; unemployment rate is about two .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dallas-federal-reserve-bank-president-says-economic-cut-not-as-deep-in-texas-225935/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president says economic cut not as deep in Texas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pioneer Southwest Energy prices 2.7M common unit offering at $20.74 per unit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Pioneer Southwest prices 2.7M common unit offering

DALLAS — Independent oil and gas company Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners LP on Wednesday priced a public offering of 2.7 million common units representing limited partner interests at $20.74 per unit.
The company said net proceeds from the offering, estimated to be $53 million, will be used by Pioneer Southwest .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pioneer-southwest-energy-prices-27m-common-unit-offering-at-2074-per-unit-225905/">Pioneer Southwest Energy prices 2.7M common unit offering at $20.74 per unit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Belo prices $275 million in 8 percent notes due 2016 aimed at paying down debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Belo prices $275 million in 8 percent notes

DALLAS — Belo Corp. said Wednesday it has priced a $275 million bond offering it plans to use for paying down a line of credit.
The TV station operator said the notes will carry an interest rate of 8 percent, payable semiannually on May 15 and Nov. 15 beginning .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/belo-prices-275-million-in-8-percent-notes-due-2016-aimed-at-paying-down-debt-225716/">Belo prices $275 million in 8 percent notes due 2016 aimed at paying down debt</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Airlines CEO steps up campaign to persuade Japan Airlines to ignore Delta&#8217;s advance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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AMR CEO goes public in case to keep JAL deal

DALLAS — The CEO of American Airlines says Japan Airlines would be taking a risk and suffer financially if it breaks ties with American and joins an alliance with Delta Air Lines.
Gerard Arpey said Monday that American and its partner airlines &#8220;produce hundreds of millions of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-airlines-ceo-steps-up-campaign-to-persuade-japan-airlines-to-ignore-deltas-advance-223479/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : American Airlines CEO steps up campaign to persuade Japan Airlines to ignore Delta&#8217;s advance</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Airlines raised on-time mark in September, with Hawaiian, Alaska and Southwest leading the way</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Airlines boost on-time arrivals in September

DALLAS — The nation&#8217;s airlines are offering fewer flights, but at least they&#8217;re more likely to arrive on time now.
The government said Monday that 86.2 percent of flights operated in September arrived on time. That marked the best record since October 2003.
The best on-time records were posted by Hawaiian, Alaska .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/airlines-raised-on-time-mark-in-september-with-hawaiian-alaska-and-southwest-leading-the-way-223357/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Airlines raised on-time mark in September, with Hawaiian, Alaska and Southwest leading the way</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AT&amp;T closes delayed acquisition of Centennial, adding 879,000 wireless subscribers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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AT&#038;T completes delayed Centennial acquisition

DALLAS — AT&#038;T Inc. said Friday that its acquisition of smaller wireless carrier Centennial Communications Corp., has closed after several delays due to the regulatory process.
AT&#038;T bought Wall, N.J.-based Centennial for $944 million in cash. The deal was announced a year ago, and was initially expected to close in the second .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/att-closes-delayed-acquisition-of-centennial-adding-879000-wireless-subscribers-221000/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neighbor: Fort Hood shooting suspect cleaned out his apartment days before deadly rampage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Neighbor: Fort Hood suspect emptied his apartment
FORT HOOD, Texas — An Army psychiatrist suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood cleaned out his apartment and left a phone message saying goodbye to a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neighbor-fort-hood-shooting-suspect-cleaned-out-his-apartment-days-before-deadly-rampage-220528/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Neighbor: Fort Hood shooting suspect cleaned out his apartment days before deadly rampage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Soldiers say suspect shouted &#8216;Allahu Akbar!&#8217; before shooting rampage that left 13 people dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted &#8216;Allahu Akbar&#8217;
FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted &#8220;Allahu Akbar!&#8221; — an Arabic phrase for &#8220;God is great!&#8221; — before opening fire, the base commander said Friday.
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone said officials .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/soldiers-say-suspect-shouted-allahu-akbar-before-shooting-rampage-that-left-13-people-dead-220423/">Soldiers say suspect shouted &#8216;Allahu Akbar!&#8217; before shooting rampage that left 13 people dead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Army says suspect shouted &#8216;Allahu Akbar!&#8217; before shooting rampage that left 13 people dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Devlin Barrett</dc:creator>
		
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Army: Suspect said &#8216;Allahu Akbar!&#8217; before shooting

FORT HOOD, Texas — The base commander at Fort Hood says soldiers who witnessed a shooting rampage that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted &#8220;Allahu Akbar!&#8221; before opening fire at the Texas post.
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone told NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Today&#8221; show on Friday that suspected shooter, Maj. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/army-says-suspect-shouted-allahu-akbar-before-shooting-rampage-that-left-13-people-dead-220391/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Army says suspect shouted &#8216;Allahu Akbar!&#8217; before shooting rampage that left 13 people dead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Military trying to find motive behind Fort Hood shooting rampage that killed 13, wounded 30</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Devlin Barrett</dc:creator>
		
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Army post shooting rampage leaves 13 dead, 30 hurt

FORT HOOD, Texas — Military officials were starting Friday to piece together what may have pushed an Army psychiatrist trained to help soldiers in distress to turn on his comrades in a shooting rampage that killed 13 people and wounded 30 in Texas.
The suspected shooter, Maj. Nidal .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/military-trying-to-find-motive-behind-fort-hood-shooting-rampage-that-killed-13-wounded-30-220236/">Military trying to find motive behind Fort Hood shooting rampage that killed 13, wounded 30</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Holly Corp. 3rd-qtr profit falls 53 percent as refinery margins, gas prices drop</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Holly Corp. posts 53 percent drop in 3Q profit

DALLAS — Independent petroleum refiner Holly Corp. said Thursday its third-quarter profit fell 53 percent because of lower gas prices and reduced refinery margins industrywide.
For the three months ended Sept. 30, net income after paying preferred dividends was $23.5 million, or 47 cents per share, down from ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/holly-corp-3rd-qtr-profit-falls-53-percent-as-refinery-margins-gas-prices-drop-219743/" title="Holly Corp. 3rd-qtr profit falls 53 percent as refinery margins, gas prices drop">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>MetroPCS shares fall as low-cost wireless carrier lowers full-year subscriber forecast</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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MetroPCS falls as company cuts subscriber forecast

DALLAS — MetroPCS Communications Inc. shares fell Thursday after the low-cost wireless provider reported a higher quarterly profit but cut its full-year subscriber forecast, citing continued economic weakness in the U.S. and increasing wireless market competition.
Shares of MetroPCS fell 69 cents, or 10.4 percent, to $5.93. Earlier, the shares ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/metropcs-shares-fall-as-low-cost-wireless-carrier-lowers-full-year-subscriber-forecast-219296/" title="MetroPCS shares fall as low-cost wireless carrier lowers full-year subscriber forecast">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Southwest Airlines traffic inches 1.9 percent higher in October even as capacity cut sharply</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Southwest Airlines traffic inches higher in Oct.

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday traffic in October rose a modest 1.9 percent even as the discount carrier aggressively cut flights, so there were fewer empty seats than a year ago.
Southwest said Thursday that paying passengers flew 6.33 billion miles last month, compared with 6.21 billion miles .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/southwest-airlines-traffic-inches-19-percent-higher-in-october-even-as-capacity-cut-sharply-219204/">Southwest Airlines traffic inches 1.9 percent higher in October even as capacity cut sharply</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neiman Marcus sales in stores open at least 1 year falls 6.2 percent in October</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Neiman Marcus October sales comparison falls

DALLAS — Luxury department store Neiman Marcus Inc. said Thursday that its sales in stores open at least one year fell 6.2 percent in October.
During the four weeks ended Oct. 31, Neiman Marcus said total sales fell 4 percent to $274 million.
The privately held company operates Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/neiman-marcus-sales-in-stores-open-at-least-1-year-falls-62-percent-in-october-219180/" title="Neiman Marcus sales in stores open at least 1 year falls 6.2 percent in October">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Texas bank PlainsCapital postpones initial public offering, citing market swings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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PlainsCapital postpones IPO, citing volatility

DALLAS — Texas bank PlainsCapital Corp. late Wednesday postponed its initial public offering, blaming market swings in financial stocks.
PlainsCapital said it will hold off until the market improves.
&#8220;The current market volatility, especially as it affects financial stocks, has created unfavorable conditions for the offering,&#8221; said Alan B. White, chairman and CEO ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/texas-bank-plainscapital-postpones-initial-public-offering-citing-market-swings-218920/" title="Texas bank PlainsCapital postpones initial public offering, citing market swings">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Texas clinic operator regrets telling Muslim doctor no-hat policy applied to her headscarf</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Texas clinic: Headscarf ban was misunderstanding

DALLAS — A Texas health clinic operator said it regrets telling a Muslim doctor applying for a job that she couldn&#8217;t wear her traditional headscarf and will clarify its policy regarding religious accommodations for employees.
Dr. Hena Zaki has said she was shocked when CareNow officials told her last month in .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/texas-clinic-operator-regrets-telling-muslim-doctor-no-hat-policy-applied-to-her-headscarf-215323/">Texas clinic operator regrets telling Muslim doctor no-hat policy applied to her headscarf</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges, boosting extra cost on peak days to $20 each way</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges
DALLAS — If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again.

Most of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10.
The surcharges apply to a large number of flights within .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/airlines-ratchet-up-holiday-surcharges-boosting-extra-cost-on-peak-days-to-20-each-way-215272/">Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges, boosting extra cost on peak days to $20 each way</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Southwest pilots approve new labor contract</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Southwest pilots approve new labor contract

DALLAS — Pilots for Southwest Airlines have approved a new 5-year labor contract that the union president said has smaller pay raises than his members wanted.
The union said Monday that the vote for ratification was about 87 percent, with about 93 percent of Southwest&#8217;s 5,900 pilots casting a ballot.
The new ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/southwest-pilots-approve-new-labor-contract-215094/" title="Southwest pilots approve new labor contract">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Texas developer Denbury Resources to acquire Rocky Mountain oil producer Encore in $2.64B deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Denbury to buy oil developer Encore for $2.64B

DALLAS — Oil and gas developer Denbury Resources Inc. said Sunday it will pay $2.64 billion in cash and stock to purchase Encore Acquisition Co., in a move to become one of the largest independent oil exploration and production companies in North America.
Encore shareholders will receive $50 for .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/texas-developer-denbury-resources-to-acquire-rocky-mountain-oil-producer-encore-in-264b-deal-214469/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Texas developer Denbury Resources to acquire Rocky Mountain oil producer Encore in $2.64B deal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Texas Episcopal churches that became Catholic may help pave the way for new Vatican plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela K. Brown</dc:creator>
		
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Texas churches help pave way for new Vatican plan

ARLINGTON, Texas — At Saint Mary the Virgin Catholic Church, the 75-year-old priest is married, members sing from an Episcopalian hymnal and parishioners kneel at the altar to receive Communion.
Years ago, the Texas parish and a handful of other conservative Episcopal churches in the U.S. decided to .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/texas-episcopal-churches-that-became-catholic-may-help-pave-the-way-for-new-vatican-plan-213835/">Texas Episcopal churches that became Catholic may help pave the way for new Vatican plan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Some fast-growing counties use smart planning, diverse job mix to hold onto gains in recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Schneider</dc:creator>
		
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Not all boom counties cough up gains in recession

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the state capital&#8217;s downtown core, $500,000 decorative street lights beam down on bustling crowds who&#8217;ve come to dine and play along a recently revitalized pedestrian plaza.
A few states to the south, the lamp posts shine largely on empty lots in a subdivision outside .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/some-fast-growing-counties-use-smart-planning-diverse-job-mix-to-hold-onto-gains-in-recession-213798/">Some fast-growing counties use smart planning, diverse job mix to hold onto gains in recession</a>.]]></description>
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