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Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 10:40 am

Former UA student who put newborn in plastic bag strikes plea deal

... University of Arizona student accused of trying to kill her newborn baby has reached a plea deal. Sarah Tatum, 21, pleaded ... full-term infant inside a plastic bag at the foot of Tatum's bed. The baby boy ... (Source: AZFamily 2010-09-08T03:00:31Z)

Hormel expands into Mexican foods

a joint venture between Hormel and Herdez Del Fuerte, Hormel signed a deal to acquire Anaheim, Calif.-based Don Miguel Foods Corp. from an investment firm. Details of the deal were not released. However, the ... (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-09-08T11:43:05Z)

Time for the Pundits to Take a Deep Breath -Why Democrats Will Not be Routed In ...

John McCain led Barack Obama for President in the compilation ... the Republicans have not yet seized control of either chamber and I, for one, predict that they won't any time soon. Democrats will certainly take ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-08T13:08:59Z)

Reliance Communications, GTL Infra call off deal to create $11 billion telecom ...

... Reliance Communications Ltd. and created an US$11 billion independent telecom tower company in India has fallen through, Reliance and GTL Infrastructure ... investors to pursue a similar transaction that would ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-06T11:02:30Z)

Canada's Eldorado Gold pulls Andean bid

TORONTO— Canada's Eldorado Gold Corp ... to buy Andean Resources Ltd. after being trumped by a rival offer from Goldcorp Inc. Eldorado Chief Executive Officer Paul Wright said Tuesday that Andean's Cerro Negro gold ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-07T20:33:59Z)

Piers Morgan named as Larry King's replacement

The struggling news network will debut another prime-time show with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and columnist Kathleen Parker in October. (Source: KABC 2010-09-08T16:58:02Z)

Seahawks report: Notes, quotes

... Junior Siavii, defensive end Raheem Brock, offensive guard Evan Dietrich-Smith , cornerback Nate Ness and running back Michael Robinson. Seattle also ... Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll named Justin Forsett the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-08T04:19:16Z)

GOP proposes renewing tax cuts, freezing spending

the Ohio Republican said he was offering a "bipartisan" alternative to the package of business tax incentives and infrastructure spending that President Barack Obama was slated to announce later Wednesday in Cleveland. (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-09-08T15:17:50Z)

GTL Infra Calls Off Merger Deal With Reliance Infratel

RTTNews) - GTL Infrastructure ... Reliance Communications (RCom) said that it is now engaged in discussions with certain other strategic and financial investors, to pursue a similar transaction. An appropriate ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T05:39:11Z)

Revis returns to Jets with four-year deal

... Raheem Brock ... Michael Robinson and defensive tackle Junior Siavii. Seattle also hired Pat Ruel as the offensive line coach. Ruel served in the same capacity at Southern California under head coach Pete Carroll (Source: Daily Camera 2010-09-07T06:57:56Z)

Burton released to make room for new wide receiver

... newly acquired wide receiver Mark Clayton. In a surprise, the Rams opted to keep Dominique Curry, an undrafted rookie out the California (Pa.) University, instead of Burton. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo gushed ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-08T08:08:20Z)

Factbox: Obama, Republican offer competing economic plans

President Barack Obama and House of Representatives Republican ... Democrats say moving too quickly to impose austerity measures would slow economic growth even further. * Republicans counter that businesses would ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-08T16:36:34Z)

Star cornerback Darrelle Revis agrees to terms on new deal with Jets

... cornerback Darrelle Revis leaving the field at the football teams minicamp, in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets announced early Monday morning Sept. 6, 2010, that they have agreed to a fnew contract with ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-06T05:40:23Z)

TSG Scores Another Exit, This Time With Frozen Burritos

Don Miguel Foods Corp.,  to MegaMex Foods LLC, a joint venture between Hormel Foods Corp. and Herdez Del Fuerte SA. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Don Miguel's products include tacos, flautas, empanadas and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-07T23:25:46Z)

UofA student enters plea in baby abuse case

... University of Arizona student accused of trying to kill her newborn after delivering the child in a dormitory shower last year has entered a plea deal in the case. Pima County prosecutors say Sarah Tatum ... (Source: KTAR.com 2010-09-07T23:25:46Z)

Column: With latest deal, the Rams show signs of progress

Steve Spagnuolo ... Mark Clayton, a former first-round draft pick with a modest track record as an NFL playmaker, was lacking in the "wow'' factor. A year ago, the average football fan in this town knew that the Rams (Source: Herald & Review 2010-09-07T17:20:42Z)

Sources: Jets, Darrelle Revis sign a deal

the Jets and 35-day holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis have reached an agreement in principle. The New York Daily News reported that Jets coach Rex Ryan flew to Florida this week to meet with Revis, and ESPN. (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-06T04:57:26Z)

Redskins shopping Haynesworth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-09-08T17:19:31Z)

Seahawks Say Goodbye to Babineaux, Schmitt, Vickerson

... Raheem Brock, running back Michael Robinson and defensive tackle Junior Siavii replaced them on the ... the same capacity at Southern California under head coach Pete Carroll the last five years. (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-09-07T17:27:52Z)

Reliance Communications, GTL call off tower deal

... Reliance Communications Ltd. and created an $11 billion independent telecom tower company in India has fallen through, Reliance and GTL Infrastructure ... investors to pursue a similar transaction that would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-06T07:27:45Z)

NFL Notebook: Jets reach deal with Revis

NEW YORK — Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets have agreed to a new contract, ending the All-Pro cornerback's holdout a week before the team's season opener. The team announced the agreement in principle early ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-09-06T20:06:32Z)

Ex-UofA student enters plea in baby abuse case

... University of Arizona student accused of trying to kill her newborn after delivering the child in a dormitory shower last year has entered a plea deal in the case. Pima County prosecutors say 21-year-old Sarah ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-08T01:13:09Z)

Albert Haynesworth is at the complex

The Washington Redskins are shopping defensive tackle/end Albert Haynesworth to the Tennessee Titans . If and when that deals happens, Haynesworth is still with the Redskins. At least he was on Wednesday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-08T16:15:06Z)

Hormel joint venture to buy Don Miguel Foods

Food maker Hormel Foods Corp.'s joint venture MegaMex has agreed to acquire Don Miguel Foods Corp., which makes Mexican flavored appetizers, snacks and other items. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T15:26:10Z)

Corrected: Canada's Goldcorp to buy Andean for $3.4 billion

... Goldcorp Inc <G.TO> agreed to buy gold miner Andean Resources Ltd <AND.TO> for C$3.6 billion ($3.4 billion), trumping a competing offer from rival Eldorado Gold Corp <ELD ... percent owned Cerro Negro Gold ... (Source: Portfolio.com 2010-09-03T08:21:25Z)

Goldcorp Snatches Andean Resources in $3.6B Deal

Goldcorp ... is its Cerro Negro gold project in Santa Cruz, Argentina, in a C$3.6 billion share and cash deal, beating an earlier $3.2 billion offer by Eldorado Gold Corp. Both companies are vying for Andean`s Cerro ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-05T11:39:29Z)

NFL: Are Redskins ready to deal Albert Haynesworth back to Titans?

The Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-08T01:56:06Z)

British journalist Piers Morgan to start in January as Larry King's replacement ...

The struggling news network will debut another prime-time show with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and columnist Kathleen Parker in October. (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-09-08T16:36:34Z)

Around the NFC West: 'Life' after football

Louis Post-Dispatch says there's hope for the Rams, as evidenced by their acquisition of Mark Clayton from the Ravens ... Louis Post-Dispatch says Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney crossed ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-07T21:45:34Z)

It's official: Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

The struggling news network will debut another prime-time show with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and columnist Kathleen Parker in October. (Source: News-Press 2010-09-08T16:58:02Z)

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