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Deals of the Hour / September 11, 2010, 6:41 am

BCE agrees to take over CTV in $3-billion deal

... Videotron telecom unit launched wireless services in Quebec with an all-smartphone lineup featuring French-language content through its Illico mobile service. Under certain ... Bell Canada (BCE Inc.) (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-10T23:36:32Z)

Cal Coburn Brown Executed at Walla Walla State Penitentiary

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Walla Walla State Penitentiary Spokesperson says the execution of a death row inmate was successful. 52 year old Cal Coburn Brown was put to death at 12:56 Friday morning by lethal injection. A ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T19:54:38Z)

In the spotlight: Katrin Bowen showcases 'Amazon Falls' at the Toronto film fest

The Canadian Press TORONTO ... who was Miss Canada 1994, turns in an honest portrayal of a struggling 40-year-old actress coming to terms with the youth-obsessed culture of Hollywood. In the director's words:"(Lana ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-11T11:10:53Z)

DDB Canada Appoints New Co-CDs

DDB Canada announced that Todd Mackie (left) and Denise Rossetto have been bumped up to co-creative directors in its Toronto office. Mackie, who most recently served as an ACD at DDB Canada, spent ten years at ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-09-10T16:05:34Z)

The Daily Docket: Spyglass Founders Ink MGM Deal

Spyglass Entertainment founders Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum have inked a nonbinding deal to take over the management of struggling Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the Los Angeles Times reports . A bankruptcy court has signed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-09T13:22:06Z)

Questions and answers on NFL labor issues

the burden to reach a deal falls on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith. Both are the leaders in such negotiations for the first time, after a history of accord between Paul ... (Source: Mercury 2010-09-11T01:02:26Z)

25 people killed in Ciudad Juarez, marking deadliest day in 2 years for Mexican ...

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexican authorities say 25 people have been killed in a series of drug-gang shootings in Ciudad Juarez, marking the deadliest day in two years for the border city. Prosecutors ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-11T03:39:55Z)

Bell Canada parent BCE says Winter Olympics helped push ahead deal to buy CTV

... Toronto, with BCE (TSX:BCE) as a junior partner. Cope said the era of mobile TV in Canada arrived during the Vancouver Games and was ... managing director of the SeaBoard Group Inc. ``Smartphones have really ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-11T09:02:02Z)

Shawano gun dealer told to halt sales

It's been three years since the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive first told Shawano Gun and Loan that its license was ... The ATF has notified the U.S. attorney's office in Milwaukee that ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-09T14:12:13Z)

Feds order Shawano dealer to end gun sales

... Shawano gun dealer must stop selling its weapons next week because it hasn't kept proper records and is suspected of making straw gun sales. It's been three years since the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-09T11:20:25Z)

Revolution museum settles on Philly after 11 years

the Revolution Center will turn over 78 acres in Valley Forge to the National Park Service. Center officials say their project will be the first national museum dedicated to the Revolution. It will rotate its ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T14:25:21Z)

Seattle, unions reach tentative agreement over pay raises

A coalition of city unions has agreed to accept a 0.6 percent cost-of-living increase next year rather than a 2 percent pay increase. The tentative agreement, announced by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-10T22:32:07Z)

New iPhone On Its Way with 1700MHz AWS for T-Mobile USA

Possibly yet another signal that AT&T is finally losing their grip over the iPhone in the US has now come to light with Quebec based Videotron launching their mobile service in Canada and its exec vice president ... (Source: Phones Review 2010-09-10T07:44:29Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys give WR Miles Austin long-awaited new deal

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has become a "Survivor" celebrity ... The famous ex-coach and former psychology major said he got along well with the others. "They're fans, and they enjoy talking football," he said. " (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-10T11:19:14Z)

McGinn, unions announce deal to forgo automatic raises

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and a coalition of city unions on Friday said they have agreed to forgo automatic 2 percent cost of living raises in future years. Previously unions got at least 2 percent annual ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-10T21:34:51Z)

Cope's content coup

s Videotron telecom unit launched wireless services in Quebec with an all-smartphone line-up featuring French-language content through its "illico" mobile service. Under certain plans, the cable carrier is ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-11T04:44:20Z)

Jimmy Johnson already a 'Survivor' celebrity _ season premiere airs Wednesday

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has become a "Survivor" celebrity ... The famous ex-coach and former psychology major said he got along well with the others. "They're fans, and they enjoy talking football," he said. " (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-10T09:46:10Z)

Shawano dealer ordered to end gun sales

It's been three years since the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive first notified Shawano Gun and Loan that it's license was ... The ATF has notified the U.S. attorney's office in Milwaukee that the ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-09-09T14:26:32Z)

Jimmy Johnson becomes `Survivor' celebrity

Jimmy Johnson has become a "Survivor" celebrity ... The famous ex-coach and former psychology major said he got along well with the others. "They're fans, and they enjoy talking football," he said. "When things were ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-10T11:04:55Z)

Seattle strikes pay deal with city workers

... Seattle has struck a deal with unions representing 6,000 municipal workers that would reduce cost-of-living raises and save the cash-strapped city $5.7 million, Mayor Mike McGinn ... the Coalition of City Unions, (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-09-10T22:53:35Z)

Celebrating the move to Philly of the planned American Revolution Center

the philanthropist who is chairman of the board of the American Revolution Center, felt he needed one ... ARC has transferred 78 acres of open land surrounded by Valley Forge National Historical Park to the National ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-11T10:06:28Z)

Gunmen kill 25 in Mexican city; deadliest day in 2 years

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Gunmen killed 25 people in a series of drug-gang attacks in Ciudad Juarez, marking the deadliest day in more than two years for the Mexican border city, authorities said Friday. Thursday's ... (Source: Beaumont Enterprise 2010-09-11T00:19:29Z)

MGM Update: Spyglass Entertainment Signs Letter of Intent to Take Over MGM Management

Spyglass founders Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum have moved closer to taking over Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , signing a non-binding letter of intent Wednesday to assume control of the venerable studio as co-chairmen and co ... (Source: DVDTOWN.com 2010-09-09T06:12:37Z)

People,Places and Things

Philly to be Revolutionary War ... Liberty Bell and other landmarks to the American Revolution Center . In exchange, the Revolution Center will turn over 78 acres in Valley Forge to the National Park Service. (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-11T09:02:02Z)

Wash. may have 1st execution in 9 years on Friday

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Washington death row inmate Cal Coburn Brown is scheduled to be executed early Friday at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Unless he wins another stay, Brown will ... (Source: kgw.com 2010-09-04T16:34:09Z)

Questions and answers on NFL labor

the burden to reach a deal falls on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith. Both are the leaders in such negotiations for the first time, after a history of accord between Paul ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-09T22:11:49Z)

Family questions why Wash. execution took 17 years

2010 8:45 PM ET WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) - The family of a 21-year-old woman who was raped ... Cal Coburn Brown spent nearly 17 years on death row before he was executed early Friday by lethal injection for killing ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-11T01:16:45Z)

Spyglass toppers closer to MGM slots

Spyglass toppers' Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum have signed a non-binding letter of intent to become co-chairmen and co-CEOs of troubled MGM. The studio had no comment Wednesday about the development and ... (Source: Variety 2010-09-09T00:00:23Z)

25 Slain in Mexican City; Deadliest Day in Two Years

(CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico) — Gunmen killed 25 people in a series of drug-gang attacks in Ciudad Juarez, marking the deadliest day in more than two years for the Mexican border city. And farther east on the ... (Source: Time 2010-09-11T01:38:13Z)

ON FOOTBALL: Questions and answers on the NFL's labor situation

the burden to reach a deal falls on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith. Both are the leaders in such negotiations for the first time, after a history of accord between Paul ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-09T20:53:05Z)

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