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Yen Trades Near Three-Week High on Signs U.S. Recession DeepensThursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:30PMNov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The yen touched a three-week high against the dollar as reports showing a surge in U.S. jobless claims and a drop in manufacturing prompted bets investors will sell higher-yielding assets funded by low-cost loans in Japan.

Winooski told to improve safetyThursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:29PMVermont League of Cities and Towns says Winooski must do more to improve safety and bring down insurance rates. City officials agree.

OdysseyRe Announces Removal of Hedges on Equity Portfolio InvestmentsThursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:29PM STAMFORD, Conn.----Odyssey Re Holdings Corp. announced today that it has removed the hedge on its equity portfolio investments by covering its S&P and S&P/TSX60 equity index total return swaps.

Ship owners avoid ransom insurance, seek naval helpThursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:28PMIndian ship owners who have so far not borne additional insurance costs against piracy are awaiting three more naval vessels and marine commandos to ensure the safety of the voyage through the Gulf of Aden.

Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:25PMTitle: Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 11/20/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2008