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Deals of the Hour / September 30, 2010, 4:42 am

Gael Garcia Bernal and girlfriend expecting second child

Gael Garcia Bernal is to become a father for the second time. The 'Letters To Juliet' actor - who already has a 20-month-old son, Lazaro, with his girlfriend Dolores Fonzi - was delighted to share his "tremendous and complete happiness" over the pregnancy ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-27T20:46:03Z)

Hulu Plus Comes to TiVo, Roku Set-Top Boxes

Hulu continued its push past your PC on Tuesday with two new deals that will bring the online video service right to your living room. TiVo and Roku both announced plans to offer access to Hulu's fee-based Plus service from their respective set-top boxes ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-28T20:44:52Z)

Index futures lower ahead of GDP, business activity data

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks index futures dipped on Thursday ahead of key September regional business data awaited by investors to see whether this month's equity rally was justified by economic fundamentals. The September Institute for Supply Management ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T11:16:59Z)

Browns report: Inside slant

If the Bengals want a piece of Eric Wright on Sunday in Cleveland Browns Stadium they won't have to search hard to find him. Browns coach Eric Mangini is making it clear Wright will start at left cornerback against the Bengals despite giving up three ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-30T06:37:49Z)

MGM reconsiders $2 bln offer from India's Sahara

Indian conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar says that the creditors of struggling Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have agreed to reconsider its $2 billion cash offer for the company. The development marks a reversal from last week, when Sahara said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T00:55:24Z)

Endeavour Silver to Make All Cash Offer to Acquire Cream Minerals

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/27/10 -- Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX: EDR)(NYSE Amex: EXK)(DBFrankfurt: EJD) ("Endeavour") announced today that it intends to make an all cash offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the outstanding common ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-27T13:07:55Z)

NFL Point Spreads: Bengals Favored To Win In Cleveland

The 2-1 Cincinnati Bengals are all set to do battle with the 0-3 Cleveland Browns Sunday in a Week 4 AFC North division showdown. The Bengals traveled to Carolina last week and came away with a 20-7 win thanks to another impressive defensive effort ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-30T10:26:53Z)

Eagles' defense got 'nasty' in Ruston

Southern Miss quarterback Austin Davis knew his offense didn't quite perform up to expectations Saturday night against Louisiana Tech. But the redshirt junior was more than willing to give credit where it was due following the Golden Eagles' 13-12 ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-09-28T11:26:31Z)

Minefinders Provides Update on Status of Remediation Work on the Phase 1 Leach Pad at the ...

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Minefinders Corporation Ltd. (TSX: MFL)(NYSE Amex: MFN) reports that remediation work on the phase 1 leach pad at the Company's Dolores Mine continues. As reported on August 4, 2010, a tear was identified in the phase 1 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T21:06:20Z)

Phillies Aim Higher After Winning Division Title

The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a spot in Major League Baseball's playoffs by winning their fourth consecutive National League East Division title. Philadelphia has some of the most passionate sports fans in the United States. They love all their ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-09-29T18:56:18Z)

Actor Gael Garcia Bernal and Wife Expecting Second Child

Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal has announced he is about to become a father for the second time. In a Twitter post on Friday, the 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' star announced his wife, Argentine actress Dolores Fonzi, is pregnant with their second child ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-27T14:05:11Z)

Hollywood studio MGM's creditors reconsider $2 billion offer from Indian conglomerate Sahara

LOS ANGELES — Indian conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar says that the creditors of struggling Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have agreed to reconsider its $2 billion cash offer for the company. The development marks a reversal from last week ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-29T01:09:43Z)

USM holds off Louisiana Tech, 13-12

RUSTON, La. – Southern Miss built a 13-3 lead in the third quarter, and held on for a dramatic 13-12 victory over Louisiana Tech tonight in college football action. USM won its third straight game after a season-opening loss to South Carolina, while ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-09-26T11:28:53Z)

Wisconsin Film Star Shows Off Movie in Milwaukee, at Lambeau

MILWAUKEE - Green Bay native and Hollywood heavweight Tony Shalhoub has come to town. His latest movie, "Feed the Fish" was filmed in Door County and the comedy debuts at the Milwaukee Film Festival. But his trailer will also have a most unusual place ... (Source: Newsradio 620 2010-09-29T13:55:39Z)

Tour champion Alberto Contador blames bad meat for positive doping test

P INTO, Spain — Tour de France champion Alberto Contador is blaming contaminated meat for his positive doping test. A World Anti-Doping Agency lab in Germany found a "very small concentration" of the banned substance clenbuterol in Contador's urine ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T10:48:21Z)

Sahara $2B Bid Reconsidered By MGM

Last week it was reported  a two billion dollar offer from Indian conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar was rejected by MGM.  But now an article in Businessweek  says the offer is being reconsidered by creditors. Additionally, Sahara has chosen an ... (Source: TheOneRing.net 2010-09-29T15:57:21Z)

Susan Sarandon, Tony Shalhoub to appear at Milwaukee Film Festival

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Actors Susan Sarandon and Tony Shalhoub are attending the Milwaukee Film Festival this year. Sarandon will appear Saturday for a screening of her 1991 film, "Thelma & Louise," at the Landmark Oriental Theatre. She will be interviewed by ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-09-24T14:37:23Z)

US STOCKS-Index futures lower;US GDP, business activity eyed

NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks index futures dipped on Thursday ahead of key September regional business data awaited by investors to see whether this month's equity rally was justified by economic fundamentals. * The September Institute for ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T11:16:59Z)

Actors Susan Sarandon and Tony Shalhoub are attending the Milwaukee Film Festival this year.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Actors Susan Sarandon and Tony Shalhoub are attending the Milwaukee Film Festival this year. Sarandon will appear Saturday for a screening of her 1991 film, "Thelma & Louise," at the Landmark Oriental Theatre. She will be interviewed by a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-25T00:45:50Z)

Gael Garcia Bernal To Become A Dad For The Second Time

The 'Letters To Juliet' actor - who already has a 20-month-old son, Lazaro, with his girlfriend Dolores Fonzi - was delighted to share his "tremendous and complete happiness" over the pregnancy with his fans on twitter. He tweeted: "Yes! We're making The ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-28T14:32:38Z)

Euro barely lower as Ireland, Spain offer reminders of debt troubles, buys $1.3622

BERLIN — The euro has slipped only slightly after Ireland detailed the potential cost of bailing out government-owned Anglo Irish Bank and Moody's downgraded Spanish government debt. The 16-nation euro bought $1.3622 in Thursday morning European trading ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-30T08:53:49Z)

Apple TV vs. Roku XDS: Let the content streaming begin

No matter how much of a sideline business Apple TV is to Apple, the company certainly has designs on your living room. So does Roku , which makes simple boxes for streaming content to a television. Roku delivers Internet movies from Amazon and Netflix ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-30T09:36:46Z)

Phillies' bench gets some work

WASHINGTON -- Domonic Brown joined the Phillies in July amid about as much hype as a rookie can engender on a team that had been to consecutive World Series. Greg Dobbs has twice been designated for assignment, unceremoniously departing Philadelphia, bound ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-29T07:43:25Z)

Tour champion Alberto Contador tests positive, suspended

P ARIS — Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador tested positive for a banned drug while winning this year's race and has been suspended by cycling's governing body, dealing a potentially crushing blow to his sport's efforts to shake ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T09:00:59Z)

Cleveland Browns defense keeping them in game -- Tony's take

* Anquan Boldin beats Eric Wright again, this time on a crossing pattern, for 34 yards. Boldin: six catches, 102 yards, two TD. * Billy Cundiff's 51-yard field goal bangs off the left upright. With 8:30 to go, Browns again get favorable field position at ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-09-26T19:07:01Z)

Tough choices for postseason roster

WASHINGTON — Domonic Brown joined the Phillies in July amid about as much hype as a rookie can engender on a team that had been to consecutive World Series. Greg Dobbs has twice been designated for assignment, unceremoniously departing Philadelphia ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-29T07:07:38Z)

3-time champion Alberto Contador tests positive for banned stimulant at Tour de France

John Leicester, The Associated Press PARIS - Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador tested positive for a banned drug while winning this year's race and has been suspended by cycling's governing body, dealing a potentially crushing blow to his ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-30T10:34:02Z)

Southern Miss forces 4 turnovers and holds on to beat Louisiana Tech 13-12

RUSTON, La. – Southern Miss withstood a furious rally by Louisiana Tech in the fourth quarter as the Golden Eagles held off the Bulldogs 13-12 on Saturday night. Deron Wilson picked off Louisiana Tech quarterback Tarik Hakmi at the Southern Miss 20-yard ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-26T03:14:58Z)

INFILL DRILLING CONFIRMS CONTINUITY OF THE HIGH GRADE MINERALIZATION OF THE 123 ZONE AT ...

Shares Listed: Toronto Stock Exchange - Ticker Symbol - ARZ NYSE Amex: - Ticker Symbol - AZK U.S. Registration: (File 001-31893) News Release Issue No. 26 - 2010 >> VANCOUVER, Sept. 27 /CNW/ - Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX: ARZ; NYSE Amex: AZK) is pleased to ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-27T10:59:04Z)

Roku adding Hulu Plus channel this fall

Hulu Plus Coming this Fall on All Roku Streaming Players Saratoga, Calif. (September 28, 2010) Roku, Inc., maker of the best-selling and award-winning Roku streaming player, and Hulu™, the leading online TV service, today announced a partnership to offer ... (Source: engadget 2010-09-28T18:28:51Z)

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