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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 10:40 am

Hurricane Earl Reaches North Carolina's Outer Banks

Hurricane Earl had weakened to a category 2 storm by the time it brushed the Outer Banks in North Carolina Thursday night. Heavy winds and rain pounded the area. Earl sent high waves crashing over dunes. Portions of ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-03T13:36:23Z)

Highstreet Wins Karstadt Rent Approval, Paving Way for Sale

said its creditors approved new rental conditions for the insolvent German department ... Pirelli & C. Real Estate SpA, Generali Real Estate Fund SA, Deutsche Bank AG's RREEF Real Estate and Italian entrepreneur ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T11:57:21Z)

Canada suffers fourth straight loss, eliminated from Worlds

IZMIR, Turkey (AP) -- Kirk Penney scored 18 points to help New Zealand eliminate Canada from the basketball world championship with a 71-61 win. Jevohn Shepherd led Canada with 15 points Wednesday in its fourth ... (Source: NBA 2010-09-01T18:39:24Z)

Some flooding on North Carolina Outer Banks as Earl passes

BUXTON, N.C. — Hurricane Earl roared past the North Carolina Outer Banks early Friday, flooding some parts of the narrow vacation islands and knocking out electricity before driving north at the start of at least ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-03T13:00:35Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King has more than 12,100 locations around the world and perennially lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp. It struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's roller coaster of the past two ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

Back from talks, Israel and Palestinian leaders face internal opposition to peace ...

JERUSALEM – JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned Friday from the resumption of Mideast negotiations in Washington to confront internal opposition to his peace moves, just ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T11:20:22Z)

Mezzanine Debt Holders Approve Berggruen's Bid for Karstadt

approved his bid for the insolvent German department-store chain ... Pirelli & C. Real Estate SpA, Generali Real Estate Fund SA, Deutsche Bank AG's RREEF Real Estate and Italian entrepreneur Maurizio Borletti, (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T19:49:48Z)

New Zealand beats France 82-70 at worlds

IZMIR, Turkey (AP) - Kirk Penney scored 25 points to help New Zealand surge into the knockout round of the basketball world championships with an 82-70 win over France on Thursday. New Zealand has won ... (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2010-09-02T23:10:14Z)

How Long Will NXT Season Three Air on Television?

WWE NXT season three will begin airing on the Syfy Network next week, but will end its run on the network on October 1st. If Vickie Guerrero's Twitter page is any indication, the show will continue well beyond this ... (Source: ProWrestling.com 2010-09-03T00:00:20Z)

Goldcorp agrees to buy Andean Resources for $3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

Flying Squirrels-Baysox preview

... Eastern League West; Richmond 64-72 ... part of a celebration of the Squirrels' two-year affiliation extension with the San Francisco Giants. Blue was a three-time all-star with the Giants and a six-time all ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-03T08:07:06Z)

Mich. man kills 34-inch gator while picking corn

BURR OAK, Mich. (AP) - A southern Michigan man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St. Joseph ... (Source: Fox 28 2010-09-03T15:52:23Z)

NXT Season III

WWE is wasting no time in launching a third season of NXT. Just one week after Season 2 was completed ... Also Vickie Guerrero, is more of a manager than a wrestler; Therefore, it's not really fair for her to team up ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-02T18:59:41Z)

Eyes on Kim Clijsters, Andy Murray and Hurricane Earl as play begins at gray ...

NEW YORK – Eyes were on Kim Clijsters , Andy Murray and ... Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki had an easy time in the 95-degree sauna that was Flushing Meadows, blanking 84th-ranked Chang Kai-chen 6-0, 6-0. " (Source: FOX News 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

Some flooding in North Carolina as Earl moves north

Hurricane Earl roared past the North Carolina Outer Banks early Friday, flooding some parts of the narrow vacation islands and knocking out electricity before driving north at the start of at least 24 hours of stormy ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-09-03T13:14:54Z)

Ducati WSBK Test At Mugello

... Italian rider tried different set-ups and also tested several new tyre solutions provided by Pirelli. On Wednesday morning ... It has been useful preparation for this weekend's German round, giving us the chance ... (Source: Superbike Planet 2010-09-02T16:00:44Z)

Man Gathering Corn Confronted By Alligator

BURR OAK, Mich. -- A southern Michigan man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St ... (Source: WFMZ-TV Online 2010-09-03T16:28:11Z)

(WWE) Must-See Pics + Info On HUGE NXT Rookie Diva Aloisia

It was announced on this week's NXT that Vickie Guerrero will become her pro. She will be known as 'Aloisia' on WWE NXT. (Source: TWNP-Wrestling News 2010-09-02T21:58:39Z)

Burger King agrees to buyout by 3G Capital

Burger King, with its 12,100 locations around the world, lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp., and has struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's rollercoaster of the past two years. (Source: KOKI FOX 23 2010-09-03T07:59:57Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte , an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

New Zealand deals Canada another loss at Worlds

Kirk Penney scored 18 points to lead New Zealand to a 71-61 victory over winless Canada at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Izmir, Turkey (Sports Network) - Kirk Penney scored 18 points to lead New ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-01T16:59:11Z)

Dementieva beats Hantuchova 7-5, 6-2 at US Open

NEW YORK - Twelfth-seeded Elena Dementieva beat 24th-seeded Daniela Hantuchova 7-5, 6-2 Friday in the third round of the U.S. Open. Dementieva, the 2004 runner-up at Flushing Meadows, has reached the ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-09-03T17:03:58Z)

Minor League Deal Impacts Richmond Flying Squirrels

... The Washington Nationals have renewed their Double-A affiliation with Harrisburg of the Eastern League ... the way for the Flying Squirrels to renew their affiliation with the San Francisco Giants. The Nats were ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-23T18:35:45Z)

MIDEAST PEACE: Israel, Palestinians agree to 2nd round of talks

WASHINGTON - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to keep talking and produce a framework for a permanent peace deal, modest achievements reached amid deep skepticism about success at their first such ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-02T19:28:19Z)

Michigan man gathering sweet corn for the family freezer confronted by alligator

BURR OAK, Mich. (AP) — A Burr Oak man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a corn field ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-03T16:06:42Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

Ford soars onto scene just in time for Giants

... Giant news late Tuesday evening. The 2004 Vineland High School graduate finally got the call he had dreamed about for so long. He was promoted from the Richmond Flying Squirrels ... Richmond (Eastern League), he ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-03T07:09:50Z)

Obama opens Mideast talks: Attacks 'won't stop us'

... Iranian-sponsored terror enclave aimed at the heart of Israel," Netanyahu said. Former Sen. George Mitchell, Obama's special Mideast peace envoy, said Tuesday that the goal of reaching a Palestinian-Israeli deal ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-03T13:22:04Z)

US Open play gets going with eyes on hurricane

NEW YORK -- Eyes were on Kim Clijsters ... Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki had an easy time in the 95-degree sauna that was Flushing Meadows, blanking 84th-ranked Chang Kai-chen 6-0, 6-0. "I'm pretty disappointed, (Source: Forbes 2010-09-03T17:18:17Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T16:49:39Z)

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