20100909

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A Rock Impresario Gambles on ‘Spider-Man’ (Sep-9, 21:40 EDT )-- Michael Cohl, the lead producer of the musical, is taking a risk on the most expensive show in Broadway history.


E.P.A. to Study Chemicals Used to Tap Natural Gas (Sep-9, 21:20 EDT )-- The agency is preparing for a scientific study of the effects on drinking water and public health of a drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.


Japan Grew 0.4%, Exceeding Estimate (Sep-9, 21:15 EDT )-- The Japanese government said the gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent in the quarter ending in June, more than they government had forecast.


U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline Emissions (Sep-9, 21:13 EDT )-- Even as United States authorities sought to derail the European system, major American carriers were taking steps to comply with the rules, which take effect in 2012.


Goldman Fined in Britain for Not Disclosing a U.S. Inquiry (Sep-9, 21:09 EDT )-- Goldman did not inform the British regulator about the S.E.C. investigation, although senior people at the bank’s London office were aware of it.


In Germany, a Chance to Take a Bus Trip, Even Cross-Country (Sep-9, 21:06 EDT )-- Outlawed since 1931 to protect the state-owned railway system, long-distance domestic bus service may become legal in Germany.


Apple Gives App Developers Its Review Guidelines (Sep-9, 21:01 EDT )-- The company said it would relax its rules on how software developers can build applications for its iPhone and iPad.


Ron Bloom Is Obama’s Manufacturing Emissary (Sep-9, 20:51 EDT )-- The administration has pledged tax credits and subsidies to spur manufacturing but has said the lead must come from the private sector.


Lobbyists Rush to Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead of Vote (Sep-9, 20:50 EDT )-- With Democrats in danger of losing control of Congress, some lobbying shops, trade groups and contractors are moving to hire more Republicans.


In Adding Book Section, the Journal Bucks Trend (Sep-9, 20:50 EDT )-- The decision is another step in the paper’s strategy to expand coverage in areas beyond its traditional business roots.


Advertising: Revealing Little, and Hoping It Will Make Viewers Want More (Sep-9, 20:30 EDT )-- NBC’s buildup for “The Event” includes online promotions and a strategy of saying very little about the scripts.


Takeover Bid Shines Spotlight on Crucial Player in Potash (Sep-9, 20:30 EDT )-- Canpotex, which is owned by three Canadian potash producers, negotiates long-term, often secret, pricing agreements with offshore customers.


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