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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 2:39 am

Cabinet approves Manganese Ore IPO

... initial public offering (IPO) would depend on market conditions and the advice given by the lead managers ... had hired JP Morgan, Edelweiss and IDBI Capital to manage the share sale, three sources with ... (Source: Livemint.com 2010-09-09T12:39:09Z)

A-Rod carries Yankees

Alex Rodriguez hit a three ... The Yankees posted their 46th comeback win of the season and improved to 2-5 on their nine-game road trip. They moved back into first place in the AL East, a half-game ahead of Tampa Bay. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-18T08:53:44Z)

GM CEO: Repaying taxpayers for bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-09-17T11:18:05Z)

Devils' Kovalchuk ready after contract controversy

who took physicals along with the rest of his teammates at the Prudential Center in ... the Devils signed the Russian-born goal scorer to a 15-year, $100 million deal."I gave them a two-year discount," Kovalchuk said, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

Pakistani politician murdered outside London home: reports

A leading Pakistani politician living in Britain has been murdered outside his London home, reports said. Imran Farooq, a senior member of Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party, was found with ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-16T23:58:03Z)

St. Louis Cardinals Blast San Diego 14-4

... Diego Padres Friday night at Busch Stadium. It was a win that brought St. Louis back within six games of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central. Yadier Molina became the first Cardinals ... an RBI ... (Source: KTTS 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Leading Pakistani politician murdered in London: reports

LONDON (AFP) – A leading Pakistani politician was murdered outside his London home on Thursday, reports said. Imran Farooq, a senior member of Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party, was found ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T23:22:16Z)

9th-inning HR lifts Yankees

BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez's big blast ... and the New York Yankees rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night to move back into first place in the AL East. "We've run into a wall here. (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

CSO tribute to Mexican culture

... Mexican ... American classical orchestra in Chicago. The CSO's fall observance of "Mexico 2010" continues for the next month with CSO, Civic Orchestra, MusicNOW and Symphony Center Presents programs. New CSO ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-18T09:00:54Z)

Seats on Boeing spacehips could go up for sale

... space station. The idea is to spread around the cost of NASA missions while also boosting privately funded space efforts. Big questions remain. Congressional funding isn't assured. And Boeing and Space ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-09-16T11:04:57Z)

Sandburg home hosts new citizens

formerly of Mexico, also became citizens ... of places more appropriate to welcome a new generation of American citizens than national parks," said National Parks Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. Each year, (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2010-09-18T08:32:16Z)

GM CEO: Repaying federal bailout could take years

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, also indicated that ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Kovalchuk puts contract mess behind him

who took physicals along with the rest of his teammates at the Prudential Center in ... the Devils signed the Russian-born player to a 15-year, $100-million deal. "I gave them a two-year discount," Kovalchuk said, (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-09-17T17:08:51Z)

UAL, Continental merger wins shareholders' approval

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-09-18T08:03:38Z)

Boeing joins space-tourism partnership

MINNEAPOLIS - Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures Ltd. has ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-16T07:01:34Z)

Exiled Pakistani politician murdered in London

... politician living in exile in Britain has been murdered outside his London home, his party and sources said Friday. Imran Farooq, a senior member of Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) party, was found ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T02:28:22Z)

Alex Rodriguez home run in ninth lifts Yankees past Orioles

BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez ... The Yankees posted their 46th come-from-behind victory of the season and improved to 2-5 on their nine-game road trip. They moved back into first place in the AL East, one-half game ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Continental shareholders approve sale to UAL

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-17T15:14:19Z)

Firefighters begin to gain ground on forest fire in southern Sierra Nevada

LAKE ISABELLA, CALIF. — Firefighters are gaining ground on a California forest fire in the southern Sierra Nevada that has blackened more ... but a fierce air and ground attack kept the flames away from homes. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-16T06:25:47Z)

Residents return home as crews slow advance of forest fire in southern Sierra Nevada

LAKE ISABELLA ... communities in the southern Sierra Nevada where a forest fire burned more than 8,100 acres. Fire officials called off evacuation orders Thursday as a fierce air and ground attack helped slow the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-17T14:38:31Z)

Boeing to sell spaceship rides

Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures Ltd. has ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-16T07:08:44Z)

Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C. Investigates Potential Securities Law ...

... initial public offering ("IPO"). Sunnyvale, Calif. based TeleNav ... the share price continued to decline as stock analysts from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank Securities downgraded the stock due to the potential ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-18T09:15:13Z)

Feds link Arizona buyers to drug cartels' guns

... American ... Mexico's ongoing drug war. "As a result of these drug organizations and their thirst for money and power, lives are being lost to violence both on the Mexican side and on the Arizona side," ATF ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-18T08:10:47Z)

Bailout repayment could take years, GM CEO claims

CEO Daniel Akerson told reporters that the government won't be repaid with the company ... and a sale could come as early as mid-November. Akerson, GM's fourth CEO in less than two years, indicated that management ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-09-17T10:49:27Z)

Cardinals report: Inside pitch

... Cardinals have outscored the contending San Diego Padres 18-4 over two nights, including a 14-4 beat down on Friday. And there is a heartbeat. The Cardinals are six games behind the National League ... in RBI to ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-18T08:03:38Z)

Kovalchuk separates himself from NHL's punishment of Devils for contract

who took physicals along with the rest of his teammates at the Prudential Center in preparation ... the Devils signed the Russian-born player to a 15-year, $100-million deal. "I gave them a two-year discount ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

Indian cabinet approves MOIL IPO

... initial public offering would depend on market conditions and the advice given by the lead managers ... had hired JP Morgan, Edelweiss and IDBI Capital to manage the share sale. The sale will be part of a ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-09-12T03:31:34Z)

Fierce air, ground attack help slow fire's advance

LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. — A fierce air and ground attack helped slow the advance of a California forest fire in the southern Sierra Nevada that has charred more than 6,100 acres and destroyed one home, authorities ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-16T09:53:22Z)

San Diego Padres (82-63) at St. Louis Cardinals (74-70), 8:15 p.m.

... Cardinals. Things won't get any easier tonight, as they open a four-game series against the National League West-leading ... went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI for San Diego, which has lost 14 of its ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-16T14:39:42Z)

Shareholders approve UAL, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

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