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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 6:40 am

Half of small-business owners get salary

An accountant can offer some advice based on projections. A company's profit can be used as a guideline to set the owner's salary, but, ultimately, whether or not a business owner can take the money will depend on cash-flow. If an owner is borrowing ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-24T13:33:10Z)

Great expectations remain for Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center in its fifth season

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 2010-10-24T13:18:51Z)

Portsmouth exit administration as club is sold

... the sale of the club to Balram Chainrai, Levi Kushnir and Deepak Chainrai, following the approval of the Football League. But Gaydamak also expressed his frustration with the club for scaremongering about the club being on the brink. Under the deal, (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-10-24T13:18:51Z)

Space museum to show free movie screenings

Refreshments will be for sale. The museum will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. It was only open on Sundays previously. "We are thrilled to be able to host these special screenings. Given the place that the Johnsville Centrifuge holds ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-24T13:18:51Z)

Mostly high grades for Newton North

Even the stairs and corridors offer natural light and views. The second-floor library is a particularly marvelous space, a bit reminiscent, with its generous light and natural wood, of libraries by the great Finnish modernist Alvar Aalto. There's a sense ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-24T13:26:00Z)

Rio Says Will Keep Talks Open to Resolve Australia's Mine Tax

Australia's government and companies hold differing views on the deal, Drew Clarke, secretary of the nation's resources department, said Oct. 20. The transition committee set up by the government and chaired by former BHP Chairman Don Argus will ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-24T13:11:41Z)

Werth seems likely to be moving on

$66 million deal that Jason Bay signed with the New York Mets in December. "He deserves every bit of what he gets," Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino told The Inquirer in September. "He's come a long way." Werth led the National League in doubles (46 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-24T13:26:00Z)

Is it true?

the government requires new health plans to offer minimum "essential benefits" coverage that will be set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. But the law can grant employers "temporary exemptions," if the plans will be "disruptive" to current ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-24T13:18:51Z)

BF's income irrelevant to child support

while your ex might try to make a big deal out of your rent-free housing, in fact, your expenses should be an irrelevant consideration. ABCs of PMAs Q. I'm a 42-year-old guy, divorced and paying support for two kids, including paying for their private ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-24T13:33:10Z)

Karzai Seeks List of Aid Projects Needing Security

The Afghan president has asked for a list of national aid projects that need security, potentially signaling his wish to reach a compromise over the status of private security companies in the country and safeguarding foreign assistance programs worth ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-24T13:18:51Z)

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