Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 3:40 am

Report: Chinese company asking government approval for Potash bid but deal might ...

China is closely watching global miner BHP's $38.5 billion bid to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, one of the world's ... almost no mention in China's state-controlled business press of a possible Chinese ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-16T04:52:44Z)

District attorney: Hilton to enter plea deal, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-09-18T02:55:49Z)

Police: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore; suspect holed up inside

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-16T16:19:55Z)

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)

AirTran, JetBlue announce new Tampa-San Juan service

AirTran Airways announced plans to expand its service to Puerto Rico with twice daily flights from Tampa, Fla. The new flights begin on April 5, 2011. JetBlue Airways also announced plans to begin daily ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-09-17T12:51:09Z)

Book a Skyline You've Never Seen With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares!

Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings ... Myers $74 $84 Atlanta - Indianapolis $64 $79 Atlanta - Pensacola $54 $69 Atlanta - San Juan $119 $144 Atlanta - Tampa $69 $79 Baltimore ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-07T08:59:37Z)

Jeff Branca Joins Hylant Group's Cincinnati Office as Vice President

... Branca as vice president ... and financial services, healthcare management and insurance solutions for businesses and individuals. Hylant is one of the largest privately held brokerage firms in the United States (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-09-16T15:58:27Z)

UAL, Continental deal gets OK

... 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. Chief Executive Jeff Smisek ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

TradeWallStreet International Announces Distribution Agreement with Highland Funds

United States, 09/17/2010 - TradeWallStreet International ... Vice President of Team Development, adds that "the broad offering is one of the reasons for our strong growth as a firm. Access to a broad mix of ... (Source: Newswiretoday.com 2010-09-17T17:08:51Z)

China 'Paying Close Attention' to BHP-Potash Deal

China is closely watching BHP Billiton 's $ ... this is attracting attention from the world potash industry and also from Chinese industry." Potash rejected BHP's initial bid and says it has talked with other ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-15T09:18:46Z)

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)

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)

Earl Scruggs hospitalized, son says he's 'doing fine' (updated)

Scruggs said Thursday. "I heard they put him in hospital overnight to check him out." It is not clear at which hospital Scruggs was treated. A spokeswoman for the UNC Hospital ... the Country Music Hall of Fame as ... (Source: Shelby Star 2010-09-17T02:49:51Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for peace deal

is the Palestinian negotiating team's demand that Israel extend a curb on new construction in Jewish West Bank settlements, due to expire on Sept. 26. Netanyahu has not tipped his hand, but he faces conflicting ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

This Hour: Latest Tennessee news, sports, business and entertainment:

... Scruggs' son says the bluegrass pioneer is "doing fine" after reports the 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame member was hospitalized ... A spokeswoman for the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill says records do not ... (Source: Kait 8 2010-09-17T07:00:23Z)

China `paying close attention' to BHP-Potash deal

Beijing is uneasy about seeing BHP Billiton Ltd., already a major iron ore supplier to Chinese steelmakers, gain control of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, expanding its control over key commodities that China needs. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-15T06:26:58Z)

AirTran starts new San Juan flights

AirTran Airways plans to expand service to Puerto Rico with twice daily flights from Tampa International Airport . The Orlando-based, low-cost airline's new flights will begin on April 5, 2011, expanding ... (Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal 2010-09-17T14:52:50Z)

Argentina's Congress To Debate Employee Profit Sharing Bill

BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- Argentine companies would be required to ... and that has also received the cautious backing of President Cristina Fernandez's administration. If passed into law, profit sharing would ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-17T22:02:20Z)

Latest Tennessee News, Sports, Business And Entertainment:,

... Scruggs' son says the bluegrass pioneer is "doing fine" after reports the 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame member was hospitalized ... A spokeswoman for the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill says records do not ... (Source: WNCT 2010-09-17T07:50:30Z)

NATION: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns Hopkins ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T17:24:21Z)

Paris Hilton to avoid felony in Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-09-18T05:11:50Z)

DA: Paris Hilton to avoid felony in Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS—Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from ... A plea agreement obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows Hilton will plead guilty to drug possession and obstructing an ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-18T08:46:35Z)

Doctor shot at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins hospital

Baltimore -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-16T16:34:14Z)

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)

Argentina's Markets Rise As Investors Cheer Budget, Ratings

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentina's government bonds and stocks rallied Friday ... President Cristina Fernandez's budget ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-17T21:33:42Z)

Warren Averett Inks Benefits Consulting Deal

... service engagement with Dallas-based financial services ... southwestern United States and look forward to serving the plan administration needs of a significant organization like ISC Group," said vice president (Source: WebCPA 2010-09-16T22:53:38Z)

Israel says it will not extend settlement curbs

... Israeli government official told AFP, asking not to be named. The 10-month measure to curb construction of settler homes in the Israeli-occupied West Bank ... Jewish state and to support the Israeli-Palestinian (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-09-18T07:27:50Z)

Shareholders at United parent UAL, Continental approve deal to create world's ...

... 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: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Palestinian Residents Say Peace Only Possible Without Jewish Settlers

Among the biggest challenges to the U.S.-brokered peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians is the conflict surrounding the more than 100 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinians say ... (Source: Global Security 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

UPDATE: Argentina To Buy Back $2.2B Of GDP Warrants

BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentina President Cristina Fernandez plans to buy back more than $2 billion of government debt whose coupon is tied to the performance of the economy as her administration faces hefty ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-17T20:29:16Z)

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