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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 3:44 pm

Survey: Developers favor Android over Apple long-term

App developers praise Apple's iOS for its strong market share and revenue stream, but a huge number see Android as the platform with the most diverse potential over the long haul. Among the more than 2,000 developers surveyed this past month by IDC and ... (Source: CNET News 2010-09-28T18:28:51Z)

Opposition parties prepare to vote in favour of long-form census

OTTAWA - The three federal opposition parties are poised to vote in favour of a motion to revive the mandatory long-form census. The Liberal motion would eliminate the threat of jail time, but keep a $500 penalty for Canadians who refuse. Industry Minister ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-28T17:24:26Z)

JGBs up on report of more easing, demand solid at sale

TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained on Tuesday, with a sale of two-year debt attracting the strongest demand in five years, after a report of possible further policy easing by Japan's central bank and as anxiety over Ireland's ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-09-28T06:54:30Z)

JGBs surge, BOJ tankan adds to easing prospects

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds extended gains on Wednesday, with futures hitting a seven-year high, after a dour outlook in a key business sentiment survey added to prospects of more monetary easing, including a possible expansion of ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-29T06:46:09Z)

Oil rises with corporate deals

Oil prices rose Tuesday as traders dismissed a disheartening report about U.S. consumer confidence and focused on more upbeat news from corporate America and Europe. Benchmark crude for November delivery rose 13 cents to $76.66 a barrel in midday trading ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T16:27:10Z)

Feds announce new help for injured soldiers

OTTAWA - The federal government is setting aside almost $53 million over five years to help families of critically wounded soldiers care for their loved ones. The long-anticipated announcement, made Tuesday amid continuing questions about veterans ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-09-28T23:58:08Z)

Obama: Fox News 'destructive' to U.S.

President Obama is pulling no punches when it comes to Fox News, declaring the cable news outlet to be "destructive to (America's) long-term growth." In a more than 8,000-word interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Obama compared the cable news ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-29T16:18:49Z)

Lottery Scholarships Spur Record Enrollments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 28, 2010) – More than 29,000 Arkansas students are attending Arkansas colleges and universities this fall with a big financial assist from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, which marks its one-year anniversary today. Higher ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-09-28T18:14:32Z)

Sony Ericsson Android Remote watch is what iPod nano should have been

Sony's watch-sized remote controls the Android phone in your pocket. I love this idea. Sony ( SNE ) Ericsson might be a f ew generations behind in their Android OS rollout, but their hardware team is right on the mark here. Called the LiveView™ micro ... (Source: Fortune Tech 2010-09-29T03:40:03Z)

Obama Says Fox News Promotes 'Destructive' Viewpoint

In his sharpest critique yet of the nation's highest-rated cable news channel, President Obama said in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that Fox News promoted a point of view that was "destructive" to the growth of the United States. Asked ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-29T06:46:09Z)

DOJ charges 2 subsidiaries of Swiss company in deals with oil-for-food program, Mexico utility

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has charged two subsidiaries of Swiss company ABB Ltd. with conspiracy to violate an anti-bribery law in deals with the Iraqi government under Saddam Hussein and with a state-owned utility in Mexico. ABB Ltd ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-09-29T21:55:16Z)

Oil rises with corporate deals; pump prices fall

Oil prices rose Tuesday as traders dismissed a disheartening report about U.S. consumer confidence and focused on more upbeat news from corporate America and Europe. Benchmark crude for November delivery rose 13 cents to $76.66 a barrel in midday trading ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-28T16:34:19Z)

JGBs gain, BOJ tankan adds to easing prospects

TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds extended gains on Wednesday, with futures hitting a seven-year high, after a dour outlook in a key business sentiment survey added to prospects of more monetary easing, including a possible boost in bond ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-29T02:14:09Z)

Arkansas lottery began 1 year ago; sales top $485M with gamblers' losses funding scholarships

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is now a year old. A constitutional amendment to allow the lottery was approved by voters in November 2008, and the first ticket was sold a year ago Tuesday. The lottery sold $485 million worth of ... (Source: WREG 2010-09-28T12:30:56Z)

Ark. Lt. Gov. Halter calls for lottery, scholarships; says students had too long a wait

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — The main supporter of a constitutional amendment that created the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery marked the first anniversary of its launch Tuesday by calling for changes in how scholarships are awarded. Lt. Gov. Bill Halter praised the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-28T21:34:58Z)

Reds clinch NL Central and first playoff spot in 15 years

Cincinnati -- The Reds are headed to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, completing the long-awaited trip with Jay Bruce's one dramatic swing. Bruce homered on the first pitch from Tim Byrdak in the bottom of the ninth Tuesday night for a 3-2 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-29T03:54:22Z)

Reds beat Astros 3-2, clinch NL Central title and first playoff appearance in 15 years

CINCINNATI - Jay Bruce raised both index fingers as he rounded first base and took the final steps toward a long-awaited championship. Jubilant Reds teammates streamed toward the plate while fireworks went off overhead. Fifteen years of futility had just ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

Oil settles lower

NEW YORK, Sep 28 AP - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders retreated from early optimism about the health of corporate America and focused on the government's weekly petroleum inventories report due on Wednesday. Benchmark crude for November delivery lost ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-09-28T20:16:14Z)

Ottawa to help pay for long-term care of veterans

OTTAWA — The embattled Veterans Affairs department announced a top-up Tuesday of $52.5 million for temporary housing, wheelchairs, and other help for seriously injured soldiers. The five-year expenditure on the 'legacy of care' fund for seriously injured ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-09-28T16:41:29Z)

Mobile Community mig33's New Distribution Program Opens Thriving Virtual Economy to VAS ...

SINGAPORE, Sept 28, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- mig33, the world's largest mobile-first community, today rolled out a powerful new distribution program that gives top VAS (mobile content) and handset manufacturers access to its thriving virtual economy ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-29T06:31:50Z)

Will Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito Exceed Joshua Clottey? Bob Arum Answers ...

Tickets for the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight on November 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas went on sale last weekend. When asked how they are selling, Arum stated, "Strong. We have just under a 1,000 tickets on the floor left. We ... (Source: Doghouseboxing.com 2010-09-29T06:31:50Z)

Pacquiao vs. Margarito Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

We've received word this morning that tickets for the Pacquiao vs. Margarito bout, scheduled for Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will go on sale tomorrow. Tickets are priced at $700, $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50 and can be picked up at ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-09-17T17:01:41Z)

Feds announce new cash to help injured military vets

OTTAWA — The federal government is setting aside almost $53 million over five years to help families of critically wounded soldiers care for their loved ones. The long-anticipated announcement, made Tuesday amid continuing questions about veterans ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-09-28T19:26:07Z)

Get your Big 12 tickets

11:42 a.m.: Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. for the Big 12 championship game, scheduled for Dec. 4 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. According to the Big 12, tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-28T23:50:59Z)

Tories haul out 'coalition' label in long-form census spat with opposition

OTTAWA — The Conservatives slammed their political rivals as a "coalition" ready to ride roughshod over privacy rights, as the three opposition parties backed a motion Tuesday to revive the mandatory long-form census. The Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-09-29T20:07:53Z)

Fox News harming America: Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama has reopened a long-running feud with Fox News Channel, branding the conservative U.S. cable network as "ultimately destructive for the long-term growth" of the United States. In an interview published Tuesday by Rolling Stone ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-09-29T08:12:03Z)

U.S. charges ABB unit with bribes for Mexican deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors charged a U.S. subsidiary of ABB Ltd( ABBN.VX ) with conspiracy involving bribes paid to win contracts from a Mexican state electric utility, according to court papers filed on Wednesday. ABB Inc was accused of ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-29T17:37:34Z)

Bengals try to learn from latest Cincinnati title team, the NL Central champion Reds

CINCINNATI — Some of the champagne-soaked Cincinnati Reds had barely gotten to bed when the city's NFL team began using their celebration as motivation. In some important ways, the Bengals want to be more like the Reds. Coach Marvin Lewis mentioned the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-29T22:31:03Z)

Ontario, Quebec want long-form census reinstated 'as soon as possible'

OTTAWA - Ontario and Quebec have launched a formal complaint against the federal government's decision to axe the long-form census, calling the move a "mistake" that will have serious consequences. Cabinet ministers from both provinces have written ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

US charges ABB units of paying bribes to win deals

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors accused two subsidiaries of ABB Ltd of paying bribes to win multimillion dollar contracts in Iraq and Mexico, according to court documents filed on Wednesday. ABB's U.S. unit, ABB Inc, was accused of making ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-29T19:03:28Z)

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