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Deals of the Hour / September 5, 2010, 3:40 am

Canada - The cost of the Sow cull

Executive Director of Alberta Pork. "It is unfortunate that this action must be taken; however, change is required due to the new realities that we face in the hog industry." Future efforts and support to the ... (Source: Meattradenewsdaily (blog) 2010-09-04T23:50:48Z)

Miss. gov expands special session agenda, adding proposal to ban sale of synthetic marijuana

Haley Barbour is asking legislators to outlaw the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana across the state ... and consideration of projects for D'Iberville and DeSoto County. Only the governor can call a special ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-25T18:11:55Z)

Relics from Scott's doomed Antarctic trip on sale

director of Exploration and Travel at the auction house ... After his retirement to Canada, he finally made it to the South Pole in the 1960s, on a flight with the US Navy. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-25T16:03:04Z)

Official says South Korea's foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T06:25:42Z)

Barbour expands special session agenda, adding proposal to ban sale of synthetic marijuana

... to outlaw the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana ... Genie and Zohai. The session's agenda also includes $50 million of incentives for a biofuels project, and consideration of projects for D'Iberville ... (Source: WREG 2010-08-25T15:27:16Z)

Arson mars site for new mosque in Tenn.

... reward Friday for information leading to an arrest in the arson that damaged excavating equipment at the site ... and money is a motivator," said Keith Moses, FBI assistant special agent in charge. The Islamic ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-05T07:36:06Z)

Sept. 1 Apple event sparks iPod, 'iTunes in cloud' rumors

... Apple event on Sept. 1 has set off speculation that the company is ready to unveil new iPods and a cloud-based version of iTunes. Apple Inc ... 48-hour rentals of current network TV shows for as little as 99 cents. (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-26T12:12:49Z)

AT&T to offer service sooner than expected

AT&T announced Wednesday it has moved up the timetable for ... and none of these customers will be required to assume an additional contract term." Alltel customers also will be able to upgrade to new devices, (Source: Belgrade News 2010-09-04T05:57:04Z)

Continental recalling furloughed pilots

HOUSTON -- Continental Airlines Inc ... chairman of the Continental branch of the Air Line Pilots Association, said the latest callbacks were "good news for all of our pilots and their families" and needed to ... (Source: El Paso Times 2010-09-04T23:07:51Z)

Continental Airlines recalling last of furloughed pilots from 2008

HOUSTON (AP) — Continental Airlines Inc ... chairman of the Continental branch of the Air Line Pilots Association, said the latest callbacks were "good news for all of our pilots and their families" and needed to ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-09-03T21:07:21Z)

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... to outlaw the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana ... Genie and Zohai. The session's agenda also includes $50 million of incentives for a biofuels project, and consideration of projects for D'Iberville ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-26T16:37:40Z)

Apple in talks on 99-cent TV show rentals

Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Apple Inc. is reportedly renewing efforts to get TV networks to offer their shows on iTunes for as little as 99 cents per show. (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-25T13:04:06Z)

Continental calling back 132 furloughed pilots

The move could help Houston-based Continental build labor support as it carries ... chairman of the Continental branch of the Air Line Pilots Association, said the latest callbacks were "good news for all of our ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-09-03T21:35:59Z)

AT&T steps up plans to bring service, including iPhones, to N.D.

... Alltel in June from Verizon Wireless, which had previously bought out Alltel nationally. Every residential Alltel customer joining AT&T will receive an offer ... and none of these customers will be required to ... (Source: Minot Daily News 2010-09-03T04:10:53Z)

AON CORP FILES (8-K) Disclosing Other Events

a Delaware corporation ("Aon") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Hewitt Associates, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Hewitt"), pursuant to which Hewitt agreed to merge with a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-03T21:43:09Z)

South Korean foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism charge

... Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan offered to resign Saturday over allegations that the ministry manipulated its rules to offer a job to his daughter. His offer came a week after three of President Lee Myung ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-04T06:47:10Z)

HEWITT ASSOCIATES INC FILES (8-K) Disclosing Other Events

... entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger ... the Merger Agreement, five putative class action complaints were filed against Hewitt, the Hewitt board of directors, Aon, and/or Alps Merger LLC in Delaware ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-03T21:43:09Z)

Apple schedules product announcement Sept. 1

... iTunes accounts. The company could rename the service iTV. Others speculate Apple will announce a new feature that allows content sharing among iPods, iPhones and iPads. Other reports say Apple could offer TV ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-08-25T18:19:04Z)

Feds offer $20,000 reward in mosque fire

Federal investigators are offering a $20,000 reward ... at the site on Veals Road, off Bradyville Pike. "The money is a motivator." FBI agent Keith Moses said the FBI would not decide whether the arson was a hate ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-04T20:01:45Z)

Actor to be voice of GM

as the brand debuts commercials for its new Chevrolet Cruze compact ... competing vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and will quote car reviewers' praise of Chevrolet's newest offering, GM said in a ... (Source: Opelousas Daily World 2010-09-05T07:43:15Z)

Cruze to offer four models with 40 mpg

The Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors' highly anticipated compact ... up against the Honda Civic — it is not even in the same playing field," Sabolsky said. GM plans to launch four models of the Cruze: The base ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

Obama to offer new jolt for jobs

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better-than ... Obama spoke after the Labor Department reported that private employers added 67,000 new jobs last month, and both July and June's private ... (Source: Pocono Record 2010-09-05T04:08:30Z)

Mitel Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Results

A search committee has been formed by the board of directors to identify a successor ... Canada, U.S. headquarters are in Chandler, Arizona and EMEA headquarters are in Caldicot, UK, with offices, partners, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-05T03:18:24Z)

The new voice of Chevrolet: Tim Allen

... Chevrolet Cruze commercials that launch Tuesday, General Motors said. GM touted Allen as a car guy ... Accolades," will include comparisons with competing vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

AT&T Accelerates Timetable for Expanding Service in Alabama

Every residential Alltel customer in these areas joining AT&T as a result of the transaction will receive an offer for a ... and none of these customers will be required to assume an additional contract term. (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-02T10:52:56Z)

Obama turning attention to job growth

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-09-05T08:26:12Z)

$20,000 reward offered in arson at Murfreesboro mosque site

... reward Friday for information leading to an arrest in the arson that damaged excavating equipment at the site ... and money is a motivator," said Keith Moses, FBI assistant special agent in charge. The Islamic ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-05T04:44:18Z)

Obama plans new package of economic aid

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Marion Star 2010-09-05T10:13:35Z)

L.B. Foster and Portec Announce Second Amendment to Merger Agreement and Extension of Tender Offer

... Nasdaq: PRPX) today announced that they have executed a second amendment (the "Second Amendment") to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 16, 2010 ("Merger Agreement"), which was initially amended on ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-08-30T23:56:44Z)

South Korean Foreign Minister Offers to Resign

SEOUL—South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign amid accusations of nepotism, an official said Saturday. Mr. Yu made his offer to President Lee Myung-bak after he came under fire ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

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