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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Pittsburgh</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Money mailed back to western Pa. bank that was robbed; FBI suspects repentant thief sent it</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Money robbed from western Pa. bank mailed back

WEST NEWTON, Pa. — Someone mailed an envelope filled with money to a western Pennsylvania bank that was robbed earlier this month, and the FBI suspects it was either the repentant robber or an acquaintance of his.
Special Agent Jeff Killeen says the returned money doesn&#8217;t cancel out the .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/money-mailed-back-to-western-pa-bank-that-was-robbed-fbi-suspects-repentant-thief-sent-it-244829/">Money mailed back to western Pa. bank that was robbed; FBI suspects repentant thief sent it</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pittsburgh police say armed teens tried to carjack officer who was getting ready to go to work</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Pa. police: Armed teens tried to carjack officer

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say an armed gang of teenagers tried to carjack an officer who was sitting in her personal vehicle while getting ready to go to work.
Officer Caytlin Wood had her engine running Monday afternoon before heading for the 4-to-midnight shift when she saw five teens ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pittsburgh-police-say-armed-teens-tried-to-carjack-officer-who-was-getting-ready-to-go-to-work-244111/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Pittsburgh police say armed teens tried to carjack officer who was getting ready to go to work</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pittsburgh-area casino fined $10,000 for allowing ineligible gamblers to play slot machines</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Pa. casino fined $10,000 for ineligible gamblers

HARRISBURG, Pa. — State gaming officials have fined a western Pennsylvania casino $10,000 for allowing two ineligible gamblers to play slot machines.
The Gaming Control Board found that an 18-year-old played slots for about 45 minutes at the Meadows Racetrack &#038; Casino on Aug. 11. The legal age to play .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pittsburgh-area-casino-fined-10000-for-allowing-ineligible-gamblers-to-play-slot-machines-242563/">Pittsburgh-area casino fined $10,000 for allowing ineligible gamblers to play slot machines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Parolee comes in for questioning, is charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area police officer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Parolee charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area cop

PENN HILLS, Pa. — A parolee wearing an electronic ankle bracelet fatally shot a man at his home over a $500 drug debt, then walked outside and opened fire on a patrol car, killing an officer awaiting backup, authorities said.
Penn Hills police Officer Michael Crawshaw, 32, was the first ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/parolee-comes-in-for-questioning-is-charged-in-killing-of-pittsburgh-area-police-officer-241152/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Parolee comes in for questioning, is charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area police officer</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suspect comes in for questioning, is charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area police officer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Suspect charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area cop

PENN HILLS, Pa. — A parolee wearing an electronic ankle bracelet fatally shot a man at his home over a $500 drug debt, then walked outside and opened fire on a patrol car, killing an officer awaiting backup, authorities said.
Penn Hills police Officer Michael Crawshaw, 32, was the first ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspect-comes-in-for-questioning-is-charged-in-killing-of-pittsburgh-area-police-officer-241079/">Original article on  : Suspect comes in for questioning, is charged in killing of Pittsburgh-area police officer</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police officer responding to disturbance at Pa. home is shot dead</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Officer responding to Pa. home disturbance killed

PENN HILLS, Pa. — A police officer was fatally shot in suburban Pittsburgh as he heeded superiors&#8217; advice to wait in his patrol car for backup to handle a deadly conflict at a home.
Penn Hills Officer Michael Crawshaw, 32, was killed Sunday evening after the suspect approached the car, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-officer-responding-to-disturbance-at-pa-home-is-shot-dead-240784/" title="Police officer responding to disturbance at Pa. home is shot dead">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Crosby has 2 goals, assist to give him 10 points in 3 games as Penguins beat Avalanche 4-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Crosby has 2 goals, assist in Pens&#8217; win over Avs

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won for the sixth time in seven games by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night.
Crosby scored in the first period, added an empty-net goal, and assisted on Bill Guerin&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/crosby-has-2-goals-assist-to-give-him-10-points-in-3-games-as-penguins-beat-avalanche-4-1-239737/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Crosby has 2 goals, assist to give him 10 points in 3 games as Penguins beat Avalanche 4-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>You&#8217;ve got mail, ALL of you: Artists send notes to nearly everyone in Pittsburgh neighborhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Pittsburgh mystery letters revealed as art project

PITTSBURGH — Two pieces of mail arrived at Michael Tolson&#8217;s house on Nov. 24. Neither had a return address.
One contained a collage of paper scraps. The other, a small saucer with two messages: &#8220;Congratulations to Michael Tolson for everything you&#8217;ve achieved so far&#8221; on the front, &#8220;Well done, Michael ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/youve-got-mail-all-of-you-artists-send-notes-to-nearly-everyone-in-pittsburgh-neighborhood-238865/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : You&#8217;ve got mail, ALL of you: Artists send notes to nearly everyone in Pittsburgh neighborhood</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>9 injured in fireworks mishap during town&#8217;s annual holiday festivities in suburban Pittsburgh</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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9 injured during fireworks mishap near Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Part of a fireworks display in suburban Pittsburgh misfired into a group of onlookers and exploded, slightly injuring nine people.
The mishap occurred in Etna on Friday night as the town held its annual holiday celebration.
Etna Fire Chief Greg Porter says the minor injuries included burns from the .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/9-injured-in-fireworks-mishap-during-towns-annual-holiday-festivities-in-suburban-pittsburgh-237053/">9 injured in fireworks mishap during town&#8217;s annual holiday festivities in suburban Pittsburgh</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pa. Public Utility Commission approves Dominion Peoples sale; deal linked to W.Va. sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Pa. utility commission approves gas company sale

PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has unanimously approved the sale of Dominion Peoples, Pittsburgh&#8217;s largest natural gas utility, to a San Francisco-based investors group subsidiary.
Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Resources Inc. agreed last year to sell Dominion Peoples and its sister utility, Dominion Hope in West Virginia, to Peoples ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pa-public-utility-commission-approves-dominion-peoples-sale-deal-linked-to-wva-sale-232969/">Pa. Public Utility Commission approves Dominion Peoples sale; deal linked to W.Va. sale</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Grand jury said to be scrutinizing Pa. casino licensing, reviewing gaming board&#8217;s paperwork</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Grand jury said to be eyeing Pa. casino licensing

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Documents from Pennsylvania&#8217;s casino licensing process are being looked at by a state grand jury.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board spokesman Doug Harbach said Wednesday that the agency has been asked by the attorney general&#8217;s office not to reveal details about the nature of the investigation.
But .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/grand-jury-said-to-be-scrutinizing-pa-casino-licensing-reviewing-gaming-boards-paperwork-232607/">Source &nbsp;: Grand jury said to be scrutinizing Pa. casino licensing, reviewing gaming board&#8217;s paperwork</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods 3rd-quarter profit more than triples; 4th-quarter outlook misses views</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods 3Q profit more than triples

PITTSBURGH — Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods Inc. said Thursday that its third-quarter profit more than tripled, as the prior year&#8217;s results were burdened by higher expenses.
But the sporting-goods retailer expects fourth-quarter earnings to come in below analysts&#8217; expectations, which sent its shares down $2.47, or 10 percent, to $22.35 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dicks-sporting-goods-3rd-quarter-profit-more-than-triples-4th-quarter-outlook-misses-views-232601/">Source &nbsp;: Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods 3rd-quarter profit more than triples; 4th-quarter outlook misses views</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>DA: Pa. murder suspect scammed to get burial plot next to the wife he&#8217;s accused of killing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Mandak</dc:creator>
		
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DA: Pa. man scammed burial plot by wife he killed

PITTSBURGH — A man accused of murdering his wife has been charged with forging documents to steal a cemetery plot so he could be buried beside her.
Bedford County District Attorney William Higgins contends the alleged scam is 39-year-old John Gerholt&#8217;s latest effort to harass his late .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/da-pa-murder-suspect-scammed-to-get-burial-plot-next-to-the-wife-hes-accused-of-killing-231275/">Original source &nbsp;: DA: Pa. murder suspect scammed to get burial plot next to the wife he&#8217;s accused of killing</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GM says 37 percent of US Saab dealers will close under deal to sell brand to Koenigsegg Group</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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GM: 37 pct of US Saab dealerships to close

PITTSBURGH — About 37 percent of U.S. Saab dealers will close as part of General Motors Corp.&#8217;s planned sale of the ailing Swedish car brand to Koenigsegg Group AB, a GM spokeswoman said Saturday.
GM spokeswoman Ryndee Carney said the company had sent letters to 81 of the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gm-says-37-percent-of-us-saab-dealers-will-close-under-deal-to-sell-brand-to-koenigsegg-group-229579/">Source &nbsp;: GM says 37 percent of US Saab dealers will close under deal to sell brand to Koenigsegg Group</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Koppers Holdings refinancing debt by buying back notes, selling new securities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Koppers Holdings to buy back notes, offer new ones

PITTSBURGH — Koppers Holdings Inc., which sells carbon pitch to steel and aluminum producers and crossties to railroads, plans to buy back senior notes due 2014 and offer new ones due 2019.
The tender offer to buy the 9 7/8 percent senior discount notes, worth $203 million, expires ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/koppers-holdings-refinancing-debt-by-buying-back-notes-selling-new-securities-228697/" title="Koppers Holdings refinancing debt by buying back notes, selling new securities">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Intertape Polymer to delist shares from NYSE due to low volume, but will continue trade on TSE</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Intertape Polymer to delist shares from NYSE

PITTSBURGH — Intertape Polymer Group Inc. said Thursday it plans to voluntarily delist its shares of common stock from the New York Stock Exchange, but will continue to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The Canadian maker of plastic and paper packaging products said it thinks the Toronto ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/intertape-polymer-to-delist-shares-from-nyse-due-to-low-volume-but-will-continue-trade-on-tse-227635/">Intertape Polymer to delist shares from NYSE due to low volume, but will continue trade on TSE</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tetra Tech shares decline as analyst points to fiscal 2010 guidance below some expectations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Tetra Tech shares decline on cautious outlook

PITTSBURGH — Shares of Tetra Tech Inc. slid Thursday, a day after the engineering consulting firm forecast earnings for fiscal 2010 that fell below of some Wall Street estimates.
The Pasadena, Calif.-based company said Wednesday it expects fiscal 2010 earnings of $1.25 to $1.35 per share on revenue of $1.45 ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tetra-tech-shares-decline-as-analyst-points-to-fiscal-2010-guidance-below-some-expectations-227185/">Tetra Tech shares decline as analyst points to fiscal 2010 guidance below some expectations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Major Pittsburgh-based law firm cutting salaries for entry-level attorneys, citing economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Major Pittsburgh-based law firm cutting salaries

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith is delaying hiring new attorneys, who will see their entry-level salaries cut by nearly 20 percent when they join the firm in January.
Eight new attorneys in Pittsburgh will earn $110,000 annually, instead of $135,000, the starting rate for new attorneys hired last ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/major-pittsburgh-based-law-firm-cutting-salaries-for-entry-level-attorneys-citing-economy-225965/">Major Pittsburgh-based law firm cutting salaries for entry-level attorneys, citing economy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fluor shares tumble on weaker 3Q earnings, but analyst still views stock as &#8216;core holding&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Fluor shares fall after weaker 3Q earnings report

PITTSBURGH — Shares of Fluor Corp. skidded Tuesday, a day after the engineering and construction firm reported an 11 percent drop in third-quarter earnings due to lower revenue at its oil and gas and power units.
The Irving, Texas-based company said Monday it earned $162 million, or 89 cents ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fluor-shares-tumble-on-weaker-3q-earnings-but-analyst-still-views-stock-as-core-holding-224743/">Fluor shares tumble on weaker 3Q earnings, but analyst still views stock as &#8216;core holding&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rivers Casino agrees to pay $7.5M over next 30 years for new Penguins arena construction costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Pittsburgh casino agrees to arena payment plan

PITTSBURGH — The Rivers Casino will pay $7.5 million a year toward construction of the new Penguins arena.
The city-county Sports &#038; Exhibition Authority, which is building the $325 million Consol Energy Center, said Monday that the casino will make two payments a year for the next 30 years.
A licensing ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rivers-casino-agrees-to-pay-75m-over-next-30-years-for-new-penguins-arena-construction-costs-223714/">Original article on  : Rivers Casino agrees to pay $7.5M over next 30 years for new Penguins arena construction costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fort Hood shooting victims included newlywed, woman inspired to serve after Sept. 11 attacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Imrie</dc:creator>
		
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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter, a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a history of military service, a civilian who .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fort-hood-shooting-victims-included-newlywed-woman-inspired-to-serve-after-sept-11-attacks-220805/">Original article &nbsp;: Fort Hood shooting victims included newlywed, woman inspired to serve after Sept. 11 attacks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In tribute to Mister Rogers, Neighborhood of Make-Believe rebuilt, open to public for 2 days</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramit Plushnick-masti</dc:creator>
		
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Mister Rogers Neighborhood set rebuilt as tribute

PITTSBURGH — For just this weekend, a Pittsburgh neighborhood that&#8217;s lain dormant in boxes and under plastic coverings for nearly a decade is coming back to life.
Everyone important will be there in Mister Rogers&#8217; Neighborhood of Make-Believe: Daniel Striped Tiger, X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat — even Mr. McFeely.
The .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/in-tribute-to-mister-rogers-neighborhood-of-make-believe-rebuilt-open-to-public-for-2-days-219527/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Eagle Outfitters says key sales metric fell in October; analysts expected an increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
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American Eagle Outfitters Oct. sales fall
PITTSBURGH — Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Thursday that sales in stores open at least a year fell 5 percent in October, missing analyst expectations that the key metric would increase.

Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters, on average, forecast an increase of 1.7 percent.
Sales at stores open at ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-eagle-outfitters-says-key-sales-metric-fell-in-october-analysts-expected-an-increase-219066/">American Eagle Outfitters says key sales metric fell in October; analysts expected an increase</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pittsburgh&#8217;s young mayor fends off challenge from independents, wins first full term in office</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Pittsburgh&#8217;s young mayor wins first full-term

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh&#8217;s 29-year-old mayor has won his first full term in office by beating two independent candidates, including the son of pro football Hall of Famer Franco Harris.
Luke Ravenstahl inherited the seat in September 2006 from his predecessor, Bob O&#8217;Connor, who died months into office from a rare brain  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pittsburghs-young-mayor-fends-off-challenge-from-independents-wins-first-full-term-in-office-217016/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Some notable races and measures on state ballots</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Some notable races and measures in Tuesday&#8217;s election:
GOVERNORS:
—Chris Christie, a Republican former U.S. attorney, unseated New Jersey Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, a billionaire former Wall Street executive.
—In Virginia, Republican Bob McDonnell beat Democrat R. Creigh Deeds to replace the term-limited Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine.
U.S. HOUSE:
—California Lt. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/some-notable-races-and-measures-on-state-ballots-216624/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Some notable races and measures on state ballots</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US appeals court rejects Pittsburgh law that creates buffer zones around abortion clinics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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Court rejects Pa. buffer law on abortion clinics

PITTSBURGH — A federal appeals court has struck down an ordinance that created two types of buffer zones around medical facilities after a Christian legal group challenged the law on behalf of a nurse who protests abortions.
In a ruling issued Friday, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-appeals-court-rejects-pittsburgh-law-that-creates-buffer-zones-around-abortion-clinics-215197/">US appeals court rejects Pittsburgh law that creates buffer zones around abortion clinics</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Areas hit hardest by housing bust are recovering more slowly than others, AP stress map shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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AP analysis: Hardest-hit areas recovering slowly

The economic recovery is proceeding unevenly in its early stages, with areas hurt most by the housing slump still lagging behind other regions, according to The Associated Press&#8217; monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.
Counties in the Southeast, the industrial Midwest and the Southwest are still .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/areas-hit-hardest-by-housing-bust-are-recovering-more-slowly-than-others-ap-stress-map-shows-214801/" title="Areas hit hardest by housing bust are recovering more slowly than others, AP stress map shows">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Highmark</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Judge dismisses UPMC, Highmark antitrust lawsuit

PITTSBURGH — A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and insurer Highmark Inc.
West Penn Allegheny Health System sued the hospital system and insurer in April, claiming UPMC refused to contract with other health insurance companies at reasonable rates. In return, the suit .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-dismisses-antitrust-lawsuit-against-university-of-pittsburgh-medical-center-highmark-212661/">Source article &nbsp;: Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Highmark</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Domtar reports jump in 3rd-quarter profit as tax credit, property sale gains buoy results</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Domtar 3Q profit soars on tax credit, asset sales

PITTSBURGH — Paper and wood products company Domtar Corp. reported sharply higher third-quarter profit Friday, helped by gains from a tax credit and the sale of property and equipment.
Results far exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares of the company higher.
Net income rose to $183 million, or $4.24 per ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/domtar-reports-jump-in-3rd-quarter-profit-as-tax-credit-property-sale-gains-buoy-results-212635/" title="Domtar reports jump in 3rd-quarter profit as tax credit, property sale gains buoy results">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa shares rise after aluminum maker unveils agreement to help develop Chinese jetliner</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Alcoa shares rise after news of China deal

PITTSBURGH — Shares of Alcoa Inc. gained 9 percent on Thursday after the company said it was working with China on the development of a commercial jetliner that would compete in the international aviation market.
The U.S.-based aluminum maker said it agreed with the state-backed Commercial Aircraft Corp. of .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alcoa-shares-rise-after-aluminum-maker-unveils-agreement-to-help-develop-chinese-jetliner-211550/">Alcoa shares rise after aluminum maker unveils agreement to help develop Chinese jetliner</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ACORN drops Pa. county prosecutor from lawsuit over state voter-soliciting law</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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ACORN drops Pa. county prosecutor from lawsuit

PITTSBURGH — ACORN is no longer suing a county prosecutor as it seeks to strike down a state law used to prosecute voter-registration workers who allegedly employed a quota system in the Pittsburgh area.
The voter advocacy group filed the settlement with Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala (ZAH&#8217;-pah-lah) .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/acorn-drops-pa-county-prosecutor-from-lawsuit-over-state-voter-soliciting-law-209782/">ACORN drops Pa. county prosecutor from lawsuit over state voter-soliciting law</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US Steel, AK Steel post weaker 3rd-quarter results but point to modest pickup in demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
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US Steel, AK Steel post weaker 3Q results
PITTSBURGH — Two American steelmakers posted sharply lower third-quarter results Tuesday, as demand for the metal used in manufacturing and construction remained muted amid the global economic downturn.

But orders improved from historically low levels earlier in the year, helped by rising demand from the auto industry.
Still, the market ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-steel-ak-steel-post-weaker-3rd-quarter-results-but-point-to-modest-pickup-in-demand-209074/">US Steel, AK Steel post weaker 3rd-quarter results but point to modest pickup in demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fake Cherokee chief gets nearly 5 years in federal prison in Pennsylvania investment fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Fake Cherokee chief gets fed prison in Pa. fraud

PITTSBURGH — A former Pennsylvania man who called himself a Cherokee Indian &#8220;chief&#8221; will spend nearly five years in federal prison for a multimillion-dollar investment fraud.
Federal prosecutors say 80-year-old Robert Eugene Cheney, who now lives in Las Vegas, and another man defrauded investors in several states and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fake-cherokee-chief-gets-nearly-5-years-in-federal-prison-in-pennsylvania-investment-fraud-208845/">Read : Fake Cherokee chief gets nearly 5 years in federal prison in Pennsylvania investment fraud</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AK Steel posts slim 3Q profit after 3 straight quarters of losses; sees shipments up in 4Q</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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AK Steel ends string of losses with 3Q profit

PITTSBURGH — AK Steel Holding Corp. posted a sharply lower third-quarter profit Tuesday compared with a year ago, but nonetheless broke a string of three consecutive quarterly losses and said it expects shipments to pick up in the final months of the year.
AK Steel is a supplier .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ak-steel-posts-slim-3q-profit-after-3-straight-quarters-of-losses-sees-shipments-up-in-4q-208563/">AK Steel posts slim 3Q profit after 3 straight quarters of losses; sees shipments up in 4Q</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AK Steel returns to profitability after 3 straight quarters of losses; sees shipments up in 4Q</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
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AK Steel returns to profitability in 3Q
PITTSBURGH — Steel producer AK Steel Holding Corp. on Tuesday posted a slim profit in the third quarter, helped by stronger demand, and said it expects steel shipments to pick up in the final months of the year.

The results come after three consecutive quarterly losses at AK Steel, a .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ak-steel-returns-to-profitability-after-3-straight-quarters-of-losses-sees-shipments-up-in-4q-208366/">AK Steel returns to profitability after 3 straight quarters of losses; sees shipments up in 4Q</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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US Steel posts 3rd straight quarterly loss

PITTSBURGH — United States Steel Corp. lost money for a third straight quarter as the global economic downturn dragged down demand for the metal used in everything from cars to office furniture.
The loss highlights an industrywide slump that began when the economy faltered late last year. Key customers in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-steel-reports-another-quarterly-loss-amid-continuing-weak-demand-forecasts-better-results-208251/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: US Steel reports another quarterly loss amid continuing weak demand, forecasts better results</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Restaurant chain Max &amp; Erma&#8217;s files for Chapter 11 protection, lists up to $10M in debt</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Max &#038; Erma&#8217;s files for bankruptcy protection

PITTSBURGH — Max &#038; Erma&#8217;s Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors, listing between $1 million and $10 million in debts.
The hamburger and casual dining chain, based in Columbus, Ohio, has 79 company-owned restaurants and 27 owned by franchisees. Most are in Pennsylvania, Ohio and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/restaurant-chain-max-ermas-files-for-chapter-11-protection-lists-up-to-10m-in-debt-207404/">Source article &nbsp;: Restaurant chain Max &#038; Erma&#8217;s files for Chapter 11 protection, lists up to $10M in debt</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Restaurant chain Max &#038; Erma&#8217;s files for bankruptcy

PITTSBURGH — The restaurant chain Max &#038; Erma&#8217;s Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing between $1 million and $10 million in debts.
The hamburger and casual dining chain, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, has about 80 restaurants. It was acquired in April 2008 by G&#038;R  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/max-ermas-restaurant-chain-operator-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-207385/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>CNX Gas 3rd-quarter profit plunges 47 percent on weak natural gas prices</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — Natural gas producer CNX Gas Corp. said third-quarter earnings fell 47 percent, hurt by prolonged weakness in natural gas prices and slumping demand.

Despite rebounding crude oil prices and signs of an economic recovery, natural gas prices have remained at record lows as domestic natural gas storage levels have swelled and as the recession ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/cnx-gas-3rd-quarter-profit-plunges-47-percent-on-weak-natural-gas-prices-203846/">CNX Gas 3rd-quarter profit plunges 47 percent on weak natural gas prices</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wesco posts 47 percent drop in 3rd-quarter profit on weak demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — Electrical and industrial supplier Wesco International Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter profit dropped 47 percent due to weak overall demand.

Wesco earned $33.6 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $63.7 million, or $1.48 per share, in the year-ago period. The recent quarter&#8217;s results were boosted by a gain on a convertible debt  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wesco-posts-47-percent-drop-in-3rd-quarter-profit-on-weak-demand-203681/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Allegheny Technologies 3rd-quarter profit plunges on lower shipments, surcharges</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — Specialty metals producer Allegheny Technologies Inc. said Wednesday its profit was decimated in the third quarter from the same period last year due to significantly lower raw material surcharges and a drop in shipments.

Allegheny posted a profit attributable to common shareholders of $1.4 million, or a penny per share, down from a profit .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/allegheny-technologies-3rd-quarter-profit-plunges-on-lower-shipments-surcharges-202108/" title="Allegheny Technologies 3rd-quarter profit plunges on lower shipments, surcharges">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP IMPACT: Obama, top officials focus taxpayer-paid travel on Democratic-leaning states</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip Elliott</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — For President Barack Obama, it&#8217;s almost as if the election campaign never ended. Just look at his travel schedule.

The same states that Obama targeted to win the White House are seeing an awful lot of the president, Vice President Joe Biden and top Cabinet officials. Only this year, the taxpayers are footing the  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-impact-obama-top-officials-focus-taxpayer-paid-travel-on-democratic-leaning-states-194325/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — A suburban Pittsburgh man slept soundly as his home caught on fire and partially collapsed. It wasn&#8217;t until firefighters did a walk-through of the home more than two hours later that he woke up. Ross Township Fire Marshal John Reubi said he was &#8220;flabbergasted&#8221; that anyone survived the blaze. It broke out around ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pa-firefighters-stunned-to-find-man-alive-after-sleeping-through-house-fire-partial-collapse-194023/" title="Pa. firefighters stunned to find man alive after sleeping through house fire, partial collapse">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Green walls, with similar benefits to green roofs, take root in environmental building design</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green walls taking root in green building design

PITTSBURGH — The next big thing in green building design might be to turn an existing idea on its side.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. recently installed a green wall the size of two tennis courts on one side of its headquarters.
Like green roofs — their perpendicular counterparts — .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/green-walls-with-similar-benefits-to-green-roofs-take-root-in-environmental-building-design-193500/">Green walls, with similar benefits to green roofs, take root in environmental building design</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DAYTON, Ohio — Steam-driven paddle wheel towboats once plied Midwestern rivers by the hundreds, pushing barges to feed the nation&#8217;s industrial appetite for coal and steel.

Those days are long gone, though. And the only intact, steam-driven sternwheel towboat still on the nation&#8217;s river system is in danger of sinking unless preservationists can tow the vessel ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/vestige-of-the-nations-industrial-riverboat-history-faces-tricky-voyage-for-repairs-193237/">Vestige of the nation&#8217;s industrial riverboat history faces tricky voyage for repairs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa posts surprise 3rd-quarter profit of $77M; forecasts higher global aluminum demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel Lovering</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — Painful cost-cutting and rising sales to automakers helped the nation&#8217;s largest aluminum producer return to profitability for the first time in nine months.

Alcoa Inc. on Wednesday also forecast an 11 percent increase in worldwide aluminum demand in the second half of the year, fueled partly by robust growth in China. The lightweight metal .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alcoa-posts-surprise-3rd-quarter-profit-of-77m-forecasts-higher-global-aluminum-demand-189873/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Alcoa posts surprise 3rd-quarter profit of $77M; forecasts higher global aluminum demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa reports surprise 3rd-quarter profit of $77M, forecasts higher global aluminum demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — Alcoa Inc., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, on Wednesday said it returned to profitability after three consecutive quarterly losses, helped by cost-cutting and rising orders from automakers and other big manufacturers.

The Pittsburgh-based company forecast 11 percent growth in global aluminum demand in the second half of 2009, with shipments appearing to climb and ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/alcoa-reports-surprise-3rd-quarter-profit-of-77m-forecasts-higher-global-aluminum-demand-189771/">Alcoa reports surprise 3rd-quarter profit of $77M, forecasts higher global aluminum demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>$50 billion in high-speed rail applications submitted, money to be awarded this winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joan Lowy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Tuesday it has received applications from 24 states seeking $50 billion for high-speed rail projects, more than six times the money designated in the economic stimulus plan.

A decision on which projects will receive funds will be made this winter, Joseph Szabo, head of the Federal Railroad Administration, said in .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/50-billion-in-high-speed-rail-applications-submitted-money-to-be-awarded-this-winter-188757/">$50 billion in high-speed rail applications submitted, money to be awarded this winter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pregnant instructor sues Pa. gym gunman&#8217;s estate, says related stress raises miscarriage risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Mandak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — A pregnant aerobics instructor who was wounded in a health club shooting in August sued the estate of the gunman Monday, saying related stress has put her in danger of a miscarriage.

Mary Beth Primis was 10 weeks pregnant when she was leading the aerobics class at an L.A. Fitness Health club in Collier ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pregnant-instructor-sues-pa-gym-gunmans-estate-says-related-stress-raises-miscarriage-risk-187226/">Read : Pregnant instructor sues Pa. gym gunman&#8217;s estate, says related stress raises miscarriage risk</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>APNewsBreak: Pregnant aerobics instructor wounded in Pa. gym shooting sues gunman&#8217;s estate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH — A pregnant aerobics instructor who was wounded in a health club shooting in August sued the estate of the gunman Monday, saying related stress put her in danger of a miscarriage.

Mary Beth Primis was 10 weeks&#8217; pregnant when she was leading the aerobics class at an L.A. Fitness Health club in Collier Township .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/apnewsbreak-pregnant-aerobics-instructor-wounded-in-pa-gym-shooting-sues-gunmans-estate-187144/" title="APNewsBreak: Pregnant aerobics instructor wounded in Pa. gym shooting sues gunman&#8217;s estate">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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