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Deals of the Hour / September 30, 2010, 9:43 am

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)

Dell pushing data centre virtualisation

Dell is launching a new series of products to cater for the drive towards virtualisation. In common with companies like HP and Cisco, Dell is looking to develop an all-encompassing architecture within the datacentre, supporting servers, storage, networking ... (Source: CIO UK 2010-09-30T15:34:41Z)

Court says Ayodhya dispute site to be divided - TV

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Allahabad High Court ruled on Thursday that the site of the demolished Babri mosque in Ayodhya would be divided between Hindus and Muslims, local television and a Hindu lawyer said. The demolition of the 16th century mosque by ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-30T11:31:18Z)

AIG reaches deal to repay government

AIG, which became a lightning 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 profit to taxpayers who footed the bill for AIG's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-30T14:37:25Z)

NBA Out of Sacramento Arena Discussions

The NBA has dealt a major blow in the efforts to find a location for new Kings arena, bringing back talk of the team leaving Sacramento. In a statement emailed to FOX40 sports director Jim Crandell, NBA representative John Moag said, "On the heels of the ... (Source: Fox40 2010-09-30T02:05:48Z)

Approval of Continental sale to United Airlines forms world's biggest airline

Shareholders of United and Continental airlines voted Friday to approve a combination of their companies that would create the world's biggest airline and could have far-reaching effects on where they fly and how much they charge passengers. The companies ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-09-17T16:47:22Z)

Colts president Polian takes new tone on 18-game schedule

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian said Wednesday he was "very imprecise" when he described an 18-game schedule as a done deal. Don't miss any of the action with NFL Audio Pass , which gives you access to every game's radio calls ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-29T18:20:31Z)

Short-lived Tropical Storm Nicole no big deal for South Florida

After a six-hour lifespan, Tropical Storm Nicole faded into oblivion Wednesday afternoon, another unwanted Florida visitor that thankfully never arrived. Instead of blustery rain, expect blue skies and gentle breezes for Thursday, with highs in the low 90s ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-29T22:23:54Z)

Nintendo 3DS delay casts gloom over games giant

Nintendo's struggle to bring its hotly anticipated 3D-capable player to the market has sparked concerns over the outlook for the company, with sales of its existing products sliding in key U.S. and European markets. Nintendo shares fell more than 9 percent ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T05:26:14Z)

Continental to switch terminals in Orlando

HOUSTON - Continental Airlines Inc. will change terminals Wednesday at the Orlando, Fla., airport to be near United Airlines. Continental and United are combining in a deal that would create the world's biggest airline. Continental said Tuesday it will ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-21T20:38:51Z)

DynamicOps Announces OEM Deal with Dell Market leading cloud automation software will help ...

LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- DynamicOps announced today it has signed a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement where DynamicOps software will be a component of Dell's new Virtual Integrated System architecture ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Nintendo sinks as 3D launch misses holiday sales

But the company will not launch the new version of the DS until Feb. 26 in Japan and March in the United States, by far the biggest market for the game machine maker. At 25,000 yen, the new model is priced substantially higher than the existing DS. Many ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T01:15:41Z)

Bill Polian takes new tone on 18-game schedule

I NDIANAPOLIS — Colts President Bill Polian says he was "very imprecise" when he described an 18-game schedule as a done deal. Two days after saying a longer schedule is a "fait accompli" on his local radio show, Polian returned to the airways Wednesday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T04:14:39Z)

THQ and Sumthing Else Music Works Sign Deal

Sumthing Else Music Works to distribute soundtrack albums including Darksiders, Red Faction and Homefront franchises Sumthing Else Music Works announced today that it has entered into a multiple-title licensing agreement with THQ to release the original ... (Source: Gamers Hell 2010-09-29T18:56:18Z)

Indian court rules mosque land split to Hindus, Muslims (2nd Roundup)

New Delhi - An Indian court ruled Thursday that a disputed plot of land in the northern town of Ayodhya claimed by both Muslims and Hindus should be split between the claimants and a makeshift shrine to Ram would remain. Indian police force march up in the ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-30T16:10:29Z)

Judge allows United-Continental deal to proceed

A federal judge has declined to block the combination of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, clearing the way for the deal to close by Friday. Forty-nine travelers had sued in San Francisco, claiming the deal would raise fares. They asked Judge ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T21:34:58Z)

Lawmakers working on budget

LANSING (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have two session days to wrap up a spending plan for the next budget year. Lawmakers are on track to beat the deadline that comes with the start of the state's new fiscal year on Friday. Twelve of the 15 bills that ... (Source: Mining Journal 2010-09-29T14:52:55Z)

NBA bows out of Sacramento Kings arena efforts

SACRAMENTO, CA - A spokesman for the National Basketball Association confirmed the league has backed off pursuing plans to build a new arena for the Sacramento Kings. Last week, the Cal Expo Board of Directors voted against a proposed land swap that would ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-30T07:42:14Z)

Cal Expo Board rejects Kings, State Fair land swap deal

SACRAMENTO, CA - The Cal Expo & State Fair board of directors voted Friday against a proposed land swap deal that would have opened the way for a new Kings arena in downtown Sacramento and a new state fairgrounds at the current ARCO Arena site. Following a ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-25T00:17:12Z)

Tropical Storm Nicole Dissipates Over Fla. Straits

WPBF.com Tropical Storm Nicole never really had a chance. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday afternoon that Nicole, which became a tropical storm earlier in the day, dissipated over the Florida straits. "It was never much of a system ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T14:44:35Z)

Polian changes tone on 18-game schedule

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian says he was "very imprecise" when he described an 18-game schedule as a done deal. Two days after saying a longer schedule is a "fait accompli" on his local radio show, Polian returned to the airways ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-29T17:51:53Z)

Sumthing Else Music Signs Soundtrack Licensing Deal With THQ

Sumthing Else Music Works has today announced that it has signed a licensing deal with THQ, giving the company the rights to distribute soundtracks from best-selling games in the past and future THQ catalogue. Physical and digital releases are covered by ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-09-29T22:23:54Z)

Tropical Storm Nicole Kills Eight In Jamaica

Short-lived Tropical Storm Nicole triggered flash flooding that killed eight people in Jamaica and dumped heavy rain on Florida, Cuba, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas on Wednesday. The broad and ragged storm formed on Wednesday morning and dissipated ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-30T12:14:15Z)

Nintendo slashes profit forecast after saying 3DS won't be on sale for Christmas

CHIBA, Japan (AP) — Nintendo shares tumbled Thursday after the company said its 3 DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas, crushing its earnings forecast by more than half. Nintendo now expects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T08:39:30Z)

Sumthing Else Music Works/THQ deal

New York - September 29th, 2010 - Sumthing Else Music Works, the premier label dedicated to licensing and distributing video game soundtracks, today announced that it has entered into a multiple-title licensing agreement with THQ Inc., a leading ... (Source: MCV 2010-09-29T17:01:46Z)

Michigan lawmakers hammer away at state budget

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have two session days to wrap up a spending plan for the next budget year. Lawmakers are on track to beat the deadline that comes with the start of the state's new fiscal year on Friday. Twelve of the 15 bills ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-30T05:19:04Z)

AIG reaches deal to repay billions to taxpayers

NEW YORK — AIG, which became a lightning 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 today could return a profit to taxpayers who footed the bill ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-30T15:41:51Z)

Indian court rules Hindus, Muslims should share disputed Ayodhya holy site

LUCKNOW , India (AP) — An Indian court ruled Thursday that a disputed holy site that sparked bloody riots in the past should now be divided between the Hindu and Muslim communities. But in its compromise ruling, the court gave Hindus control over the ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-09-30T14:51:44Z)

DynamicOps Announces OEM Deal with Dell

LEXINGTON, Mass. , Sept. 29 -- DynamicOps announced today it has signed a multi-year licensing and distribution agreement where DynamicOps software will be a component of Dell's new Virtual Integrated System architecture, announced earlier today. The Dell ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

Deal has lead over Barnes in poll

- — The deep dissatisfaction Georgians feel toward Democrats in Washington is evident in a new poll showing the state GOP closing in on historic gains in November's election. The poll conducted for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Georgia ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-09-19T13:53:12Z)

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