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Deals of the Hour / September 10, 2010, 4:41 am

Businesswomen Jumpstart 2010 Elections

most recently as the president of Florida Operations for Bank of America, Alex Sink is Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Sink is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the state. In Rhode Island, (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-03T07:52:47Z)

3M to buy maker of patient-warming devices

... million in cash to acquire Arizant ... Debra Rectenwald, president and general manager of 3M's infection prevention division, in a news release. The warming devices prevent patients from developing hypothermia, (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-09-09T18:58:33Z)

Outrage over Argentina's 'withdrawal robberies' prompts new bank security measures

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Argentina's politicians are taking action against a plague of "withdrawal robberies," in which gunmen on motorcycles work ... Argentines have been outraged by the robberies, which have ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T16:28:13Z)

Armando Aponte, killed by Appleton police Wednesday, threatened officers in the past

APPLETON — Armando Aponte's deadly confrontation with police on Wednesday was not the first time the ... the Green Bay Police Department, was called to investigate whether their actions were legal. Outagamie County ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-10T09:17:32Z)

Deal with Duluth, Minn. nurses averts 1-day strike

... Duluth hospital says it has reached a tentative agreement with management that will avert a one-day strike set ... sticking point between the Minnesota Nurses Association and SMDC Medical Center. The MNA reached ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-09T12:10:31Z)

A .018 pps stock lands a 108 chain store deal. Worth monitoring

... 09/09/2010 8:00 AM ET - GlobeNewswire EQ Labs, Inc. announced today that it closed a deal with Terrible Herbst Corporation to place EQ Energy Drink in 108 Terrible Herbst convenience stores effective immediately ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-09T20:24:27Z)

Alex Sink, Rick Scott agree to release tax returns and to spar

... release his income tax returns and stow away millions of his investments into a blind trust in response to a call from Democratic opponent Alex Sink to ... former head of Bank of America in Florida, said she has ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-09T19:27:11Z)

Duluth / Hospital, nurses have tentative deal

... Duluth hospital said it has reached a tentative agreement with management that will avert a one-day strike set ... sticking point between the Minnesota Nurses Association and SMDC Medical Center. The Pioneer ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-09T05:01:02Z)

Duluth nurses reach deal, avoid 1-day strike

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ The union for nurses at a Duluth hospital says it has reached a tentative agreement with management that will avert a one-day strike ... the Minnesota Nurses Association and SMDC Medical Center. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T08:57:15Z)

Argentine lawmakers OK laws against bank attacks

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina— Argentina's politicians are taking action against a plague of "withdrawal robberies," in which gunmen on motorcycles work ... Argentines have been outraged by the robberies, which have ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-09T16:49:42Z)

Kansas City police identify skeleton found in yard

AP) - Kansas City police have identified a skeleton found last month in a wooded backyard as a man from Oklahoma. Police say the skeleton was 43-year-old Terry Kirtley of Commerce, Okla. Investigators have not ... (Source: KXII.com 2010-09-09T21:50:21Z)

Hungary won't seek to renew IMF, EU loans

AP) BUDAPEST ... Matolcsy also said the government is committed to a state budget deficit target of 3.8 percent of GDP this year, and of below 3 percent in 2011. The IMF, the EU and the World Bank gave Hungary a ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-08T17:40:59Z)

DIARY - Hungary - to Sept 17

... BUDAPEST - Government to auction 50 billion Hungarian forints worth of 12-month Treasury bills, results at 0930 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 *BUDAPEST - Hungarian Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy ... Bank of Hungary to ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-30T17:15:52Z)

More findings expected to be released in police shooting

APPLETON (WFRV) -- Today the Green Bay Police Department is expected to release its findings into a deadly police officer involved shooting in Appleton. Police say 35 year old Armando Aponte charged Lt. Carlos Del ... (Source: CBS 5 - Green Bay 2010-09-10T10:21:58Z)

Hungary pledges to stick to 2010-2011 budget deficit aims, won't seek new loans ...

BUDAPEST ... Matolcsy also said the government is committed to a state budget deficit target of 3.8 percent of GDP this year, and of below 3 percent in 2011. The IMF, the EU and the World Bank gave Hungary a bailout ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-08T17:05:12Z)

NetApp to Present at Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on September 14, 2010

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced that Steve Gomo, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. The NetApp presentation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T19:55:49Z)

German shares weighed down by bank refunding talk

Benchmark crude for October delivery was up $1.44 at $75.69 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract lost 42 cents to settle at $74.25 a barrel on Thursday. AP Business Writer ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-09-10T10:00:29Z)

Terrible Herbst Adds EQ Energy

LAS VEGAS -- EQ Labs Inc. closed a deal with Terrible Herbst to place EQ Energy Drink in 108 Terrible Herbst convenience stores effective immediately. Many of the Terrible Herbst convenience stores are located in ... (Source: CSNews Online 2010-09-09T20:38:46Z)

Oil climbs to near $76 a barrel in Asia on improvement in economic indicators

Benchmark crude for October delivery was up $1.57 to $75.82 a barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 42 cents on Thursday to settle at $74 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-10T08:27:26Z)

Alex Sink, Rick Scott agree to release tax returns and to debate

... release his income tax returns and stow away millions of his investments into a blind trust in response to a call from Democratic opponent Alex Sink to ... former head of Bank of America in Florida, said she has ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-09-10T11:19:14Z)

Appleton Police Offer Openness After Shooting

... Appleton police officers involved in Wednesday morning's fatal shooting of Armando Aponte. Both officers are on paid administrative ... The Green Bay Police Department, which is investigating the shooting for ... (Source: WBAY Green Bay 2010-09-10T05:35:38Z)

Oracle dismisses NetApp's suit with Sun

NetApp Inc. and Oracle Corp. dropped a patent lawsuit dating to 2007 between NetApp and Sun Microsystems . Sunnyvale-based NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) sued Sun in Texas in September 2007 and Sun sued back 50 ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-09-09T16:21:04Z)

Cash and carry is risk Argentines take to bank

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The "marker" lurks inside ... killed her child added to a toll of thousands of crime victims — 4,998 reported "withdrawal robberies" in the first half of this year alone, (Source: Times-Leader 2010-09-07T05:03:24Z)

3M Continues Deal Spree, Buying Arizant

3M said Thursday that it had agreed to buy Arizant , which provides ways to warm patients to prevent hypothermia, for $810 million in cash. Debra Rectenwald, head of 3M's infection prevention business ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-09T13:22:06Z)

NetApp, Oracle Agreed To Dismiss Patent Lawsuits Started In 2007 (ORCL,NTAP)

NetApp Inc. ( NASDAQ:NTAP ) and Oracle ( NASDAQ:ORCL ) have agreed to dismiss patent lawsuits against each other, which will put an ongoing battle from 2007 behind them, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-09-09T16:35:23Z)

Kansas City police identify skeleton found in yard as Oklahoma man

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police have identified a skeleton found last month in a wooded backyard as a man from Oklahoma. Police say the skeleton was 43-year-old Terry Kirtley of Commerce, Okla ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-09T15:09:29Z)

EQ Labs Inks Agreement for Large Purchase Order to Place EQ Energy Drink in Major ...

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EQ Labs, Inc. announced today that it closed a deal with Terrible Herbst Corporation to place EQ Energy Drink in 108 Terrible Herbst convenience stores effective ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T17:11:10Z)

Oil prices settle lower after posting gains

Benchmark oil for October delivery lost 42 cents to settle at $74.25 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gas pump prices were virtually unchanged at a national average of $2.68 for a gallon of unleaded ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-10T09:17:32Z)

3M To Acquire Arizant For $810 Million

... definitive agreement to acquire Arizant ... prevent hypothermia in surgical settings. "Patient warming is a highly strategic adjacency for our business and integral to infection prevention," Debra Rectenwald, (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-09T16:49:42Z)

Police Identify Bones Found In KC

com Police said they have identified a skeleton found last month in a Kansas City neighborhood. A skull ... Forensic experts identified the bones as Terry Kirtley, 43, of Commerce, Okla. The cause of his death is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T18:44:14Z)

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