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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 10:42 pm

American caught in middle of Iran's power struggle

... Iran's conservative leadership: Ahmadinejad and his allies against the powerful judiciary overseen by Iran's supreme leader. The judiciary head, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani ... them," said Meir Javedanfar, (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-12T12:42:45Z)

Dancing with the Stars' Brooke Burke on Mike the Situation, Audrina Patridge and ...

Co-host Brooke Burke of Dancing With ... Audrina Patridge (of The Hills' alumni) and Jersey Shore's Situation would dance. "I think they both have a lot going for them," she told MTV News at the VMA Radio Forum. (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-11T19:39:07Z)

Sooners Put Away Seminoles Early

A rematch of the 2001 Orange Bowl that brought home the Sooners ... and you have to match them in all three phases," said Jimbo Fisher, who suffered his first loss as the Seminoles' coach after winning his debut last ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-12T11:16:52Z)

Sotheby's to sell rare Audubon 'Birds of America'

One of only 100 or so remaining copies of John James Audubon's early 19th-century "Birds of America ... They from the collection of the late 2nd Baron Hesketh, an aristocratic book collector. The sale will be held ... (Source: KSTP 2010-09-09T10:37:28Z)

Sotheby's London To Hold a Sale of Magnificent Books, Manuscripts and Drawings

... Sotheby's London will hold a sale of 'Magnificent Books, Manuscripts and Drawings from the Collection of Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh, The Property of the Trustees of the 2nd Baron Hesketh ... John James ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-09-09T14:26:32Z)

Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Agree to New Deal at $50 a Share

6:55 p.m. | Updated Hertz Global Holdings agreed on Sunday to raise its takeover offer for the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to about $1.4 billion in stock and cash, trumping a rival offer from the Avis ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-12T23:27:00Z)

'Medal of Honor' video game sales banned on military bases

The Navy Exchange and other stores at military bases across the country have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and "shoot" U.S. troops in Afghanistan. "Medal of ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-09-09T23:59:12Z)

Hodgson: Reds crying out for change

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admits that the club will need new ... The Anfield club are on the market and American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are anxious to push through a sale. Hodgson is hoping that things ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-09-12T15:48:52Z)

Villanova eyeing Big East in football

The Big East has informed the Wildcats that it wants to add them to the conference. Villanova president Peter Donohue wrote a letter to alumni saying the university will evaluate the opportunity. There was no comment ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-11T11:46:41Z)

U.S. hiker caught in middle of latest Iran power struggle

... Iran's conservative leadership: Ahmadinejad and his allies against the powerful judiciary overseen by Iran's supreme leader. The judiciary head, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani ... them," said Meir Javedanfar, (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-09-12T10:55:23Z)

Regulators agree on new global bank rules

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-12T20:13:44Z)

'Dancing With The Stars' Host Talks 'Crazy Lineup'

... alum Audrina Patridge and "Jersey Shore ... host, Brooke Burke, admits that she's excited to see how light on their feet the reality-TV stars are. "I think they both have a lot going for them," she told MTV News (Source: MTV 2010-09-11T18:06:04Z)

New global rules aim to strengthen banks

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-12T19:16:28Z)

Hodgson says Liverpool can't win EPL w/out new owners -- Sky Sports

Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson said the club needs new owners before it can challenge ... and American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are anxious to push through a sale. Hodgson is hoping that things in the ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-12T15:41:43Z)

Dancing with the Stars' ABC Season 11 Lineup Amazing and How Does the Situation ...

Jersey Shore. Now, there are lots of cast ... Brooke Burke, the co-host of the DWTS show, said the following in an interview with MTV news yesterday "I think it's a crazy lineup. It's anybody's game right now.... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-11T21:40:49Z)

Sooners slap the Seminoles

A rematch of the 2001 Orange Bowl that brought home the Sooners ... and you have to match them in all three phases," said Jimbo Fisher, who suffered his first loss as the Seminoles' coach after winning his debut last ... (Source: KRMG 2010-09-12T05:26:06Z)

Villanova considers jump to Big East

The Big East has informed the Wildcats that it wants to add them to the conference. Villanova President Peter Donohue wrote a letter to Villanova alumni saying the university will evaluate the opportunity. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-11T18:34:42Z)

Jay-Z Signs Will And Jada's Daughter Willow Smith

... signing of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith's 9-year-old daughter Willow smith. The Hip Hop heavyweight announced the news this morning, while doing an appearance on the Ryan Seacrest's show. "We at Roc ... (Source: Singersroom 2010-09-09T17:32:39Z)

Taliban-Themed Multiplayer Gets EA's "Medal of Honor" Banned on U.S. Military Bases

... upcoming Electronic Arts title Medal of Honor ... forces and Taliban insurgents. That hasn't exactly sat well with those related to soldiers who have lost their lives in the real-life version of the Afghanistan (Source: PC Magazine 2010-09-05T18:48:58Z)

Torres eager for new owners at Liverpool

Unpopular Reds co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks put the club up for sale earlier this year and although a number of consortiums have shown fleeting interest, no buyer has tabled a concrete offer ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-01T08:23:47Z)

Seminoles are kept off-balance

A rematch of the 2001 Orange Bowl that brought home the Sooners ... and you have to match them in all three phases," said Jimbo Fisher, who suffered his first loss as the Seminoles' coach after winning his debut ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-12T06:01:54Z)

Willow Smith Signs Deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation

Busting out into the music world at the young age of nine, Willow Smith has declared Roc Nation as her official musical home. Earlier this morning (September 9), the daughter of actor Will Smith and actress Jada ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-09-09T15:09:29Z)

U.S. hikers now pawns in Iran power struggle

... Iran's conservative leadership: Ahmadinejad and his allies against the powerful judiciary overseen by Iran's supreme leader. The judiciary head, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani ... them," said Meir Javedanfar, (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-12T06:59:10Z)

Willow Smith Joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation

Willow Smith has signed with Jay-Z 's record label Roc Nation ! The 9-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has her first single out called " Whip My Hair ," produced by newcomer ... (Source: Just Jared 2010-09-10T04:16:54Z)

UPDATE 3-Hertz sweetens Dollar Thrifty deal to $1.56 bln

... 12 (Reuters) - Car rental company Hertz Global Holdings Inc ( HTZ.N ) struck a sweetened $1.56 billion deal to buy Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc ( DTG.N ) on Sunday, outdoing a rival bid from Avis Budget ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-13T01:28:42Z)

Hertz Lifts Dollar Thrifty Offer to $1.56 Billion, Outbids Avis

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. raised its offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. to $1.56 billion, topping Avis Budget Group Inc.'s latest bid. Hertz offered $43.60 and 0.6366 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-13T04:06:11Z)

Military bases ban sale of video game that lets players 'shoot' US troops in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and "shoot" U.S. troops in Afghanistan. "Medal of Honor" by Electronic ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-08T20:18:28Z)

Source: Regulators agree on new bank capital rules

... representatives of major central banks agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. The ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by governments following the ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-12T17:29:05Z)

Villanova football considering jump to Big East

The Big East has informed the Wildcats that it wants to add them to the conference. Villanova President Peter Donohue wrote a letter to Villanova alumni saying the university will evaluate the opportunity. (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-10T20:37:35Z)

Rare copy of Audubon's 'Birds of America' expected to fetch millions at Sotheby's UK auction

One of only 100 or so remaining copies of John James Audubon's early 19th-century "Birds of America ... They from the collection of the late 2nd Baron Hesketh, an aristocratic book collector. The sale will be held in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-09T11:13:15Z)

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