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Today in History - Nov. 7   11/7/2009
Today is Saturday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2009. There are 54 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Nov. 7, 1917, Russia's Bolshevik Revolution took place as forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky.On this date:In 1874, the...   Continue
Cardiologist and Boston Sci exec Baim dies at 60   11/6/2009
NATICK, Mass. (AP) — The family of renowned cardiologist and medical device executive Dr. Donald Baim says he has died following surgery to treat a form of cancer. He was 60.The family's statement said Baim died Friday and that he had undergone recent surgery to remove diseased tissue caused by...   Continue
Mesa Air says United didn't extend deal   11/6/2009
PHOENIX (AP) — Mesa Air Group Inc. said Friday that United Airlines did not extend an agreement under which Mesa operated 26 regional jets for the larger carrier.Mesa operates the CRJ-200 aircraft under a code-sharing agreement with United. Mesa said the deadline for extending the deal had passed,...   Continue
Dynasty Grants Incentive Stock Options   11/6/2009
Dynasty Metals & Mining Inc. (TSX: DMM) (the "Company") announces that it has granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries, to purchase up to an aggregate of 985,000 common shares of the Company. The options are exercisable...   Continue
Livingston trustees re-affirm support for CPPIB bid after Mullen makes offer   11/6/2009
TORONTO — Trustees of Livingston International Income Fund (TSX:LIV.UN) re-affirmed their recommendation Friday that unitholders vote in favour takeover by group led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board after receiving a second offer by Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL).Livingston said it was...   Continue
Former Idaho transportation head sues over firing   11/6/2009
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The former head of the Idaho Transportation Department filed a lawsuit Friday against the agency, saying she was fired in a political power play to help Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and his big campaign donors.The lawsuit in 4th District Court claims Pamela Lowe was fired by the...   Continue
Canadian, Irish CO's team up on MT power project   11/6/2009
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian transmission company is teaming up with an Irish wind developer to pursue a central Montana power project that could result in at least $1 billion worth of new wind energy in the Great Falls area.Toronto-based Tonbridge Power, Inc. already is building a $215...   Continue
American making financial case to woo JAL   11/6/2009
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is turning on the charm as it attempts to persuade Japan Airlines Corp. to strengthen their relationship instead of running off with a new suitor, Delta Air Lines Inc.In recent days, the CEO of American parent AMR Corp. visited Tokyo to meet with his JAL counterpart,...   Continue
News Release   11/6/2009
Ross J. Beaty, of 1550 - 625 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2T6, today announced pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues that on November 5, 2009, Mr. Beaty indirectly acquired ownership and control of...   Continue
Lockheed Martin gets $143.2M Air Force deal   11/6/2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lockheed Martin Corp. received a $143.2 million contract from the Air Force for electronics upgrades for the C-5 aircraft, the Pentagon said late Friday.Shares of the Bethesda, Md., company added 91 cents to close at $73.77.   Continue

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