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Deals of the Hour / October 23, 2010, 4:40 pm

Energy forecast brings a chill

We don't offer that anymore. Most dealers don't,'' he said. The reason: For four of the last six years, heating oil prices have gone down over the course of the winter, saddling "locked in'' customers with higher rates, and dealers with ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

King County sheriff seeks greater voice in bargaining

The union is entitled to bargain over wages, hours and working conditions with a single bargaining agent," he said ... County Executive Dow Constantine cannot offer an opinion on a ballot measure, Abe said. Former Executives Gary Locke and Randy Revelle ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-23T23:28:29Z)

Wedding caps tough year

both of them thought that this could be the real deal. The Lake Elsinore Outlets, south of Los Angeles, doesn't exactly scream "wedding venue." The mall's marketing team, however, thinks otherwise. Wanting to put a courtyard and gazebo to better use, (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

The Key To Cleaning Up At Poker? Quantum Physics

Being able to deal with extended periods of bad luck or things not going well is something that's also required to be a physicist," Harvey says. "I think there is an element of emotional control that perhaps physicists learn." Math Folds, Physics Holds It ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

Nader Shabahangi, CEO, AgeSong assisted living

to the credit card offer that came in the mail to help with a down payment, "It all just came together," he said. Fifteen years later, the result is five communities, including a modern, concierge-style building opened this year in Emeryville. Their goal ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

Trial of Guantanamo celebrity' Omar Khadr resumes Monday

to this remote base for Monday's resumption of the trial amid reports of a looming plea deal that would give him a shortened sentence ... Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. We have introduced a new commenting system called Disqus for our ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-23T23:28:29Z)

No. 14 Nebraska outlasts No. 17 Cowboys 51-41

Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. We have introduced a new commenting system called Disqus for our articles. This allows readers the option of signing in using their Facebook, Twitter, Disqus or existing MiamiHerald.com username and ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

All-natural bedbug sprays have little bite

They are the worst insects that we've ever had to deal with in an urban environment." As worry about bedbugs grows, it's no surprise that many people are taking pest control into their own hands. Do-it-yourself exterminators can choose from many different ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

What's So Bad About Bedbugs?

big deal—you catch it and you throw it outside." I started to try to talk sense into her, but Cassandra said, "Speaking of bedbugs, maybe we should check the traps in the guest room." Bedbugs scare us so much because, unlike mosquitoes, chiggers, (Source: Time 2010-10-23T23:28:29Z)

Landing Clients Is Hit or Miss

Henry says he made his first sale for his New York organic-food venture, Fig Food Company, by cold-calling a buyer for a national grocer and repeatedly following up. Mr. Henry, who had been laid off from an executive post at a wine and spirits manufacturer, (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-23T23:35:39Z)

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