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Australian Author: The New J.K. Rowling?

The Wall Street Journal | DALYA ALBERGE | Posted 10.26.2009 | Books

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In a success story reminiscent of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's, Ms. James is a mother and first-time author who is going from nothing to becomin...

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Bank Of America Had Early White House Support On Merrill Lynch Deal

washingtonpost.com | Zachary A. Goldfarb | Posted 10.20.2009 | Business

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Top economic advisers to President Obama signed off on a deal to protect Bank of America from losses incurred by its purchase of failed Wall Street fi...

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The End Of Simon & Schuster's Teen Imprint

Crain's New York Business | Matthew Flamm | Posted 12.01.2009 | Books

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When Simon Spotlight Entertainment launched in the fall of 2004, it was hailed as an innovative attempt to target readers in their teens and early 20s...

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As Question Of Reappointment Looms, Bernanke Defends The Fed's Handling Of Crisis, Says Economy Is 'Leveling Out'

washingtonpost.com | Neil Irwin | Posted 09.22.2009 | Business

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke rendered his most positive assessment of the economy yet in a speech Friday and gave credit in part to his ow...

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