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Deals of the Hour / September 30, 2010, 2:42 pm

Rays back where they belong -- the postseason

ST. PETERSBURG -- Rafael Soriano employed a sweeping breaking pitch to strike out Baltimore's Adam Jones to end Tuesday night's 5-0 victory, thereby setting off a raucous celebration that began on the Tropicana Field infield. "You should always celebrate ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-29T22:16:44Z)

Report: Police chief in scandal-plagued Calif city sought deal for tax-free disability pension

BELL, Calif. - The one-time police chief in the corruption-plagued city of Bell declared himself disabled when he took the job last year in a move that could someday earn him a tax-free state pension worth millions of dollars, the Los Angeles Times ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-23T21:55:13Z)

State's largest utility signs deal to buy power from new 80-megawatt wind farm in central Neb.

BROKEN BOW, NEB. — The Nebraska Public Power District has agreed to a 20-year contract to buy power from a new wind farm in central Nebraska. NPPD announced the contract with Edison Mission Group on Tuesday. The deal will make it possible for Edison to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-29T15:14:24Z)

Protein tangles offer clues to speed of Alzheimer's

That sticky gunk coating Alzheimer's patients' brains gets all the notoriety, but another culprit is gaining renewed attention: protein tangles that clog brain cells and that just might determine how fast patients go downhill. Nobody knows what causes ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-30T07:13:36Z)

Alzheimer's brain tangles offer clue to worsening health

WASHINGTON - That sticky gunk coating Alzheimer's patients' brains gets all the notoriety, but another culprit is gaining renewed attention: Protein tangles that clog brain cells and just might determine how fast patients go downhill. Nobody knows what ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-21T11:56:18Z)

Calif. city's pensions will be larger than thought

The supplemental pension plan designed by the ousted administrator of Bell, Calif., will provide dozens of city officials much larger retirement packages than previously estimated. The Los Angeles Times said Wednesday that Robert Rizzo's plan, paid for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T14:01:38Z)

Social Media Minute: Yammer and LinkedIn Offer Redesigns, Twitter is Number 3

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format: Yammer Debuts Dramatic Re-Design Twitter Now Third Most Trafficked Social Network LinkedIn Revamps Company Pages Rainmaker Adds Social Data To Your ... (Source: CMSWire 2010-09-29T15:43:02Z)

Report: Bell police chief tax-free pension deal

BELL, Calif.—Former Bell police Chief Randy Adams, who was making $457,000 a year when he resigned in midst of the city salaries scandal, reportedly crafted a lucrative tax angle for retirement by declaring himself disabled even as he moved into the Bell ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

Michael Jackson: The Video Game

M. Jack fans your time is now. According to MichaelJackson.com , the King of Pop's long-awaited new video game is available for pre-order . Titled "Michael Jackson The Experience." the game will feature a combination of dancing and singing, sort of ... (Source: Black Web 2.0 2010-09-30T19:30:54Z)

Perfect the King of Pop's moves in virtual world

LOS ANGELES — The man who made the moonwalk famous will soon be getting a planet of his own. The Michael Jackson estate has entered a licensing deal with a Los Angeles company that will create an online virtual world based on the King of Pop called ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-21T21:43:16Z)

Alzheimer's brain tangles offer clues

Washington -- That sticky gunk coating Alzheimer's patients' brains gets all the notoriety, but another culprit is gaining renewed attention: Protein tangles that clog brain cells and just might determine how fast patients go downhill. Nobody knows what ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-23T20:15:00Z)

Tampa Bay Rays return to playoffs with win over Baltimore Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG — With the final out finally made, the party got started at the Trop Tuesday night. The Rays bounced in a group hug, danced when they wanted to, sprayed champagne and poured beer and smoked cigars and came back on the field to celebrate ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-29T20:07:53Z)

Danaher: Still Hungry!

Merger mania continues: Danaher (NYSE: DHR ) is spending $300 million to acquire smaller measurement specialist Keithley Systems (NYSE: KEI ) at a 70% premium over last night's closing price. The deal follows a rash of crosswise buyouts in the measurement ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-09-29T19:10:37Z)

Ecuador's president, claiming coup attempt, tells demonstrators, 'Kill me if you have the courage'

QUITO (Reuters) - Police protesters attacked Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa in an eruption of political unrest over austerity measures on Thursday, leaving the leftist leader holed up in a hospital with demonstrators outside. Correa told local media by ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-30T21:18:17Z)

New Michael Jackson Game: Planet Michael, Coming 2011

KOTAKU — The King of Pop will rule the Kingdom ..... no, the planet. Aside fromt the ubisoft's Michael Jackson Epirence for Wii Console, a new Game is on it's way because the Michael Jackson estate has entered a licensing deal that will create an online ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-21T14:05:09Z)

9:04 a.m. AIG reaches deal to repay government

NEW YORK (AP) - AIG, which became a lightening rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. The plan announced Thursday could return a sizable profit to taxpayers who ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-09-30T18:26:29Z)

Bloomspot: S.F. 'flash sale' site cofounded by Yahoo alumni wins $9M

San Francisco online startup Bloomspot has won $9 million in funding in a round led by Menlo Ventures. Bloomspot pitches deals known as "flash sales" to wealthy customers from high-end hotels, restaurants and spas. The service is available in the Bay Area ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-16T19:54:40Z)

NPPD will buy Broken Bow wind farm

Story Created: Sep 29, 2010 at 6:31 PM CDT Story Updated: Sep 29, 2010 at 6:31 PM CDT The Nebraska Public Power District is buying power from a new central Nebraska wind farm. The 20 year contract is with the Edison Mission Group. The deal allows Edison to ... (Source: KHAS-TV 2010-09-29T23:28:19Z)

Rays clinch playoff spot, but work remains with AL East and best record up for grabs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Securing the second playoff berth in franchise history is just a start for the Tampa Bay Rays . The AL East title is still on the line, and so is the best record in the league. Both could be critical to getting back to the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T08:32:21Z)

Factbox: Ecuador and its President Rafael Correa

QUITO (Reuters) - Unrest erupted in Ecuador on Thursday with soldiers taking the main airport and police protesting in the streets while President Rafael Correa considered whether to dissolve a deadlocked Congress. Here are some facts about Correa and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T15:49:00Z)

Correa blames coup attempt as unrest rocks Ecuador

QUITO (Reuters) - Police protesters attacked Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa in an eruption of political unrest over austerity measures on Thursday, leaving the leftist leader holed up in a hospital with demonstrators outside. Correa told local media by ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T20:06:42Z)

Complaints and Connections at TechCrunch Disrupt

I wasn't here for the first day of the TechCrunch Disrupt startup battle, but I was available to attend the second day, where a number of startups seemed to offer incremental improvements over established business models. " Tello is all about raising the ... (Source: Appscout 2010-09-29T02:06:59Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

AIG cuts deal to repay billions to taxpayers

AIG, which became a lightening rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. The plan announced Thursday could return a sizable profit to taxpayers who footed the bill ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T14:44:35Z)

Danaher Corp. to acquire Keithley Instruments in $300 million deal

Danaher Corp. (NYSE: DHR) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Solon-based Keithley Instruments Inc. (NYSE: KEI) in a cash-for-stock deal estimated at $300 million. Under the transaction's terms, Danaher will pay $21.60 a share for the common ... (Source: Crain's Cleveland Business 2010-09-30T08:32:21Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

AIG reaches deal to repay bailout

NEW YORK (AP) — AIG, which became a lightning rod for criticism over government bailouts, said it has reached a deal to repay billions of dollars it received during the credit crisis. The plan announced today could return a profit to taxpayers who footed ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-30T20:21:01Z)

NPPD signs deal to buy power from Neb. wind farm

The Nebraska Public Power District has agreed to a 20-year contract to buy power from a new wind farm in central Nebraska. NPPD announced the contract with Edison Mission Group on Tuesday. The deal will make it possible for Edison to complete the 80 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T15:07:14Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to $10.49 on the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T19:30:54Z)

Danaher to Acquire Keithley

Danaher Corporation ( DHR - Analyst Report ) is set to acquire Keithley Instruments Inc. ( KEI - Snapshot Report ) in an all cash deal for $21.60 per share which values the target at $300 million, net of cash. The acquisition will cement Danaher's leading ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-30T18:33:38Z)

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