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Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) — Former Yale University Provost Andrew D.

Jim Riggleman knows this routine. He takes over as interim manager of a major league club that’s headed for 100 losses, posts a better winning percentage than his predecessor, then is listed as a contender for the permanent job.

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says interim manager Jim Riggleman is a “legitimate candidate” to get the job on a permanent basis for 2010. Riggleman was promoted from bench coach in July to replace fired manager Manny Acta

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says interim manager Jim Riggleman is a “legitimate candidate” to get the job on a permanent basis for 2010.

Jim Riggleman knows this routine. He takes over as interim manager of a major league club that’s headed for 100 losses, posts a better winning percentage than his predecessor, then is listed as a contender for the permanent job.

Job losses are abating, but the unemployment rate will remain high through 2010, hampering the recovery.

Steinbrenner: Girardi is ‘man for the job’

The recession has scarcely affected U.S.

Online video job interviewing service HireVue has raised an undisclosed amount of first round funding. Peterson Ventures led the round, with participation from Penn State’s The Garber Fund, and other private investors.

Wall Street’s job woes don’t appear to be over just yet.