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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 5:40 pm

CEO sees GM helping rebuild SE Michigan

Dan Akerson, the former Carlyle Group executive who became GM CEO Sept. 1, declined to answer specific questions about the company's upcoming IPO. However, the sale of the U.S. Treasury Department's share in the new ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-09-17T12:36:50Z)

An unfunny movie designed to infuriate grown-ups

But that was my experience with "The Virginity Hit," a mockumentary comedy with the kind of shaky ... injury and/or humiliation for Matt (played by Matt Bennett as a geeky, likable kid). Meanwhile, best bud Zack ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Citigroup quits student loan business

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Citigroup says it is getting out of the student loan business. The financial services giant said it will sell its student loan business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-18T19:30:49Z)

Citigroup's Student Loan Corp. Said to Be Near Sale

(Updates with board meeting in the third paragraph.) Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. is nearing a sale of its Student Loan Corp. business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services in a deal that ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T12:29:40Z)

Exclusive: Yahoo shows no interest in Alibaba stake sale

... Yahoo Inc ( YHOO.O ) said it was in talks recently to sell part of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese group, but the talks were unsuccessful. Yahoo Chief Executive Carol Bartz ... founder Jack Ma all ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-16T03:41:09Z)

Yahoo shows no interest in Alibaba stake sale

Yahoo Inc was in talks recently to sell back part of its stake in Alibaba Group, the Chinese group said, but the talks were unsuccessful. Yahoo Chief Executive Carol Bartz told ... CEO and founder Jack Ma all day ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-16T04:09:47Z)

Citi shedding student loan business

BOSTON — Citigroup Inc. said yesterday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-09-18T21:18:12Z)

Fred: The Movie

... Fred Figglehorn (created and played by teen comedian Lucas Cruikshank) may succeed with the ... levels of insufferable dorkiness that couldn't be matched by Pee-wee Herman, Napoleon Dynamite and Steve Urkel ... (Source: Variety 2010-09-16T02:43:53Z)

Vols fall to Gators 31-17

KNOXVILLE -- Mike Gillislee ran for two touchdowns and No. 10 Florida beat Tennessee 31-17 on Saturday for its sixth consecutive win in the series. The Gators ... yard touchdown pass from Matt Simms to Denarius Moore ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

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)

United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

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: Martinsville Reporter-Times 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Juventus Off to Weak Start in Europa League

Juventus was stunned by Lech Poznan's stoppage-time equalizer, the defending champion Atlético Madrid lost at Aris, and Liverpool comfortably beat Steaua Bucharest to open the Europa League group stage ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Shares in Allied Irish Banks rise 7 pct on euro2.9B sale of Polish unit to Spain's Santander

DUBLIN ... Allied Irish got a fair price for selling Santander its 70 percent stake in Bank Zachodni, the No. 2 bank in Poland. Allied Irish shares are 7 percent higher at euro0.80 on the Irish Stock Exchange. Ireland' (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-13T10:11:15Z)

Internet phenomenon Fred Figglehorn, aka Lucas Cruikshank, moving from Web stardom to TV

Fred Figglehorn likes to say ... annoying voice that falls somewhere between the sound of fingernails scratching a chalkboard and Pee-wee Herman on steroids, is probably right. But if your age falls just south of 18, (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-16T13:56:45Z)

Exclusive: Yahoo CEO says no interest in Alibaba stake sale

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc ( YHOO.O ) Chief Executive Carol Bartz does not ... reports suggesting tension between Yahoo and Alibaba, noting that she recently sat next to Alibaba CEO Jack Ma all day during a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-15T17:18:22Z)

CEO sees GM helping rebuild southeast Michigan

Dan Akerson, the former Carlyle Group executive who became GM's CEO on Sept. 1, declined to answer specific questions about the company's upcoming IPO. A sale of the U.S. Treasury Departments share in the new GM ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Irish bonds reach record high on rumors of IMF aid

DUBLIN (AP) - Ireland ... to buy Irish 10-year bonds rose above 6.3 percent, representing a 3.9-point premium over the rates of benchmark German bonds. Both were record highs dating back to the launch of the euro ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-18T10:55:26Z)

"Virginity Hit" a Bawdy Crowdpleaser

The Virginity Hit" updates the horny-teenager movie to the ... comedy revolves around the efforts of a group of teens to help their nebbishy buddy Matt (Matt Bennett) lose his virginity after an ill-fated attempt ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-10T01:53:44Z)

Juventus concedes late equalizer, Atletico loses, Liverpool wins in Europa League

The Associated Press LONDON - Juventus was stunned by Lech Poznan's stoppage-time equalizer, defending champion Atletico Madrid lost at Aris, and Liverpool comfortably beat Steaua Bucharest to open the Europa League ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-17T07:07:33Z)

Judge: New Philly newspaper bids to start at $50M

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:22:46Z)

Sale price may drop for Phila. newspapers

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale this week. The bank and hedge fund creditors who ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-17T10:56:37Z)

Ireland and I.M.F. Deny Bailout Rumors

DUBLIN ... insuring Irish sovereign debt against default hit a record high, and the spread between similar Irish and German bonds reached a euro lifetime peak, after the Irish Independent newspaper said Ireland was ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-17T17:08:51Z)

New CEO says GM repayment to US may take 'couple of years'

Dan Akerson, the former Carlyle Group executive who became GM's CEO earlier this month, sidestepped questions about the upcoming GM share offering announced in August, which could be among the largest ever in the ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-16T17:38:40Z)

Gators Crush Vols In Knoxville, 31-17

... Gators sent the Vols fans home unhappy, after beating Tennessee 31-17. The Gators (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) grabbed a third straight win in Knoxville ... touchdown pass from Matt Simms to Denarius Moore ... (Source: CBS 4 South Florida 2010-09-19T00:24:19Z)

Judge sets rules for Philly newspapers auction

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: Evening Sun 2010-09-18T00:54:08Z)

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Virginity Hit' loses its virtue from the start

... Virginity Hit" is the one to miss. Shot with a shaky, handheld camera, the 'mockumentary' chronicles a group of horny teenage guys setting out to help their friend get laid. The "Blair Witch ... Matt ... (Source: MetroWest Daily News 2010-09-17T19:03:23Z)

Juventus ties, Liverpool wins and Altidore plays as Europa League opens

Juventus was stunned by Lech Poznan's stoppage-time equalizer, defending champion Atletico Madrid lost at Aris, and Liverpool comfortably beat Steaua Bucharest to open the Europa League group stage on ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-16T22:17:50Z)

Web star transitions to feature film

Fred Figglehorn likes to say ... annoying voice that falls somewhere between the sound of fingernails scratching a chalkboard and Pee-wee Herman on steroids, is probably right. But if your age falls just south of 18, (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-17T21:05:04Z)

Gators take bite out of Vols in Knoxville

... Tennessee in the teams' SEC opener. Brantley connected on 14-of-23 throws while Jeffery Demps rushed for 73 yards on 26 carries for the Gators (3-0, 1-0 SEC), who ... Matt Simms passed for 259 yards and two ... (Source: KGET TV 17 2010-09-18T23:34:12Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve merger deal

... 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: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-09-18T14:01:32Z)

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