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Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 11:40 pm

LEIBOVITZ SHOT OF LENNON AND ONO UP FOR SALE

... ANNIE LEIBOVITZ featuring JOHN LENNON embracing YOKO ONO days before the rocker was ... between $10,000 (=C2=A36,670) and $15,000 (=C2 =A310,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-19T22:21:26Z)

TDC confirms Sunrise sale for $3.3 bln; shares jump

... Reuters) - Denmark's TDC ... firm CVC Capital Partners, confirming what sources told Reuters on Thursday. The deal followed an attempt by the Danish telecom operator to sell Sunrise to France Telecom's Swiss ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Castro gets a reality check

Fidel Castro, 84, may have failing eyesight but he has noticed something: "The Cuban model doesn ... Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-20T05:02:18Z)

Climbers unhappy about proposed fee increases to Mount Rainier, Mount McKinley

within a "bear analysis unit" that stretches from north of Vail west to Glenwood Springs and south to Aspen, according to wildlife division spokesman Randy Hampton. The additional licenses doesn't mean there will ... (Source: Sky Hi Daily News 2010-09-20T17:33:55Z)

Chuck Raasch column: Public showing it wants new blood in Congress

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-17T09:23:33Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

... John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the ... a photo of the couple embracing will be auctioned through Swann Auction Galleries on Oct. 19. Leibovitz took the ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Portugal's borrowing costs jump in bond sale

Moody's Investor Service in July downgraded Portuguese bonds to A1 from Aa2, citing sluggish growth prospects. Portugal, along with Spain and Ireland, is widely seen as a potential candidate for a bailout like the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T12:40:21Z)

Annie Leibovitz Shot Of John Lennon, Yoko Ono Up For Sale

... Annie Leibovitz featuring John Lennon embracing Yoko Ono days before the rocker was ... sell for between $10,000 (£6,670) and $15,000 (£10,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-20T15:39:23Z)

Feds Target Over 60 Hunters in Kansas Probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: KSALlink.com 2010-09-14T21:08:37Z)

White Birch Paper Company Announces Auction on September 21

... White Birch ... all bids are for the operations as a going concern. The Company expects the results of the auction to be known at the conclusion of the auction, or shortly thereafter. Final court approval of a ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-19T10:54:14Z)

SUNRISE: Fire danger high; forecast calls for lightning, no rain

... ASPEN (AP) — The Colorado Division of Wildlife says that as of Friday, about 200 bear licenses were still available to hunters for an area stretching from north of Vail ... Wildlife spokesman Randy Hampton ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-09-20T13:30:32Z)

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-20T01:41:52Z)

TDC Sells Its Swiss Unit Sunrise to CVC Capital Partners for $3.25 Billion

... Swiss subsidiary, Sunrise Communications AG, to private equity funds, paving the way for a share sale. TDC agreed to sell Sunrise to funds advised by the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners ... France Telecom (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-17T06:10:17Z)

Column: You must run from DC to succeed in election

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: stevenspointjournal.com 2010-09-20T17:26:46Z)

Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead at home

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KABC) -- Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his apartment Monday in ... The Broncos said coach Josh McDaniels would meet with the media on Tuesday. In a statement, (Source: KABC 2010-09-21T06:05:32Z)

Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T02:10:30Z)

Ireland auction poses crucial test

Portuguese CDS spreads also hit records as yields rose. Portugal is set to tap the market Wednesday to sell a modest ?750 million to ?1 billion of government debt. Spain, which has enjoyed strong demand at recent ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T16:15:11Z)

Commentary: Being an 'outsider' strong position for November

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-09-19T09:28:20Z)

More bear hunting licenses issued in Aspen area

within a "bear analysis unit" that stretches from north of Vail, west to Glenwood Springs and south to Aspen, according to wildlife division spokesman Randy Hampton. The 405 additional licenses doesn't mean there ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-20T14:42:07Z)

Kenny McKinley Found Dead

... Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said authorities were called to McKinley's home in Centennial ... said coach Josh McDaniels would ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-21T05:51:13Z)

Sheriff: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead, FBN

... Kenny McKinley has been found dead in his home after an apparent suicide. Sheriff Grayson Robinson says authorities were called to McKinley's home in Centennial ... Broncos say coach Josh McDaniels will meet ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-21T03:56:41Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fearing they could reach ...

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister ... planned sale of cruise missiles to Syria out of concern they could reach Hezbollah. Benjamin Netanyahu told a meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party on Sunday that ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-19T17:56:35Z)

George F. Will: Castro's reality check

Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, a major newspaper, Le Monde, editorialized on March 29, 1950: "Coca-Cola is the Danzig of European ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-20T04:05:02Z)

TDC to Sell Swiss Unit for $3.3 Billion, Paving Way for IPO

... Swiss subsidiary, Sunrise Communications AG, to private equity funds, paving the way for a share sale. TDC agreed to sell Sunrise to funds advised by the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners ... France Telecom (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T06:10:17Z)

Will: Castro's reality check

Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, a major newspaper, Le Monde, editorialized on March 29, 1950: "Coca-Cola is the Danzig of European ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-20T13:44:51Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria

JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister said Sunday that he failed to block Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise ... told a closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were confirmed ... (Source: CTV 2010-09-19T22:07:07Z)

Casillas believes Mourinho will snub Portugal role

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) have earmarked ... as he has good connections in Spain that could help secure Mourinho's short-term release. Portugal are desperate to salvage their qualification campaign ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fears they could reach ...

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister said Sunday that he failed to block Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise missiles ... told a closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-09-19T19:29:38Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas poaching probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-14T20:47:09Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T21:15:47Z)

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