Deals of the Hour

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

Barclays picks Diamond to succeed Varley as CEO

Varley said it was his intention when he took the top job seven years ago that he would ... Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci will become co-chief executives of Barclays Capital, effective Oct. 1. "Barclays is one of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-07T12:55:51Z)

Chevron Buys Operating Stakes in 3 China Oil Fields

Chevron ... exploration blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC (BP) to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Cnooc Ltd. ( (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

CNOOC Amends South China Sea Deals

... PSCs) with Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX - News ) and BP Plc (NYSE: BP - News ) for three deepwater blocks 42/05, 64/18 and 53/30 in South China Sea. These deals were signed by CNOOC following Devon Energy ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-08T12:04:33Z)

Tom McClintock pushes for commercial logging to support fuels reduction

... LAKE TAHOE — Commercial logging should be explored as an option to pay for forest fuel reduction projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock ... speech at Granlibakken Conference Center ... (Source: Union 2010-09-08T16:00:47Z)

Tom McClintock discusses nation's economy during Lake Tahoe stump

Tom McClintock in a Tuesday speech at Lake Tahoe. While some may tout the benefits ... during the First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at Granlibakken Conference Center. McClintock — who champions reigning in ... (Source: Sierra Sun 2010-09-07T21:59:53Z)

Car bomb in Pakistan kills 18, including 14 women and children

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-09-08T05:23:41Z)

Suspected US missile attacks rock NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR , Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-08T10:31:30Z)

T. Rowe Price names Canadian executive to board

... investments for The Toronto-Dominion Bank, its Employee Pension Fund, TD Mutual Funds, and TD Capital Group. He is a member of the boards of Ace Aviation Holdings Inc., which holds an interest in Air Canada, (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-08T21:44:22Z)

Jays re-up with Lansing, add Bluefield

Renamed the Bluefield Blue Jays, the club will have Dennis Holmberg as the manager next season. It's a big change for Bluefield, the West Virginia town with a rich baseball history that dates back to 1882. (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-07T17:49:20Z)

Cyber-Security Insiders Crack Open the Door, Allow a Few More Inside

all studying cyber security at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly ... scholarships to NYU-Poly and travel grants to attend the final rounds at NYU-Poly's Brooklyn campus on Oct. 28 and 29, (Source: Forbes 2010-09-07T15:40:29Z)

Barclays CEO John Varley to step down

Varley said it was his intention when he took the top job seven years ago that he would ... Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci will become co-chief executives of Barclays Capital, effective October 1. Danny Clarke, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T07:55:12Z)

Royal Caribbean Names Managing Director of New Mexico Office

... Mexico , which will open in December 2010 to support the Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T14:06:15Z)

Chevron nabs Chinese deep-water acreage

... miles of oil interests in the deep waters of the South China Sea. Chevron announced that it acquired interests in three exploration blocks from U.S. independent oil and gas company Devon Energy. The blocks are ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-08T13:01:49Z)

Diamond gets top job at Barclays

... bank since 2004 and the man who helped Barclays survive the financial crisis ... His role at Barclays Capital will be shared by Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci, who'll become co-chief executives from 1 October, (Source: ShareCast 2010-09-07T07:05:05Z)

AMRI Announces Key Sales Executive Promotions

... vice president of business development for Europe. As part of the company's ... Conway has been promoted to senior director of business development for North American Discovery Services. Mr. Conway will lead ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-08T12:11:43Z)

Chevron Buys South China Sea Stake From Devon

Chevron ... blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a statement by Cnooc Ltd. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

Blue Jays return baseball to Bluefield

The Bluefield Blue Jays will begin play with Manager Dennis Holmberg at Bowen Field in Bluefield, a city rich in baseball history that can be traced to 1882. The organization has been affiliated with the Boston Braves, (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-07T23:47:15Z)

CNOOC amends output deals with Chevron, BP

said on Tuesday it signed amended production-sharing agreements with Chevron Corp and BP Plc for three deepwater blocks in the South China Sea, after US oil company Devon Energy Corp withdrew from the projects. (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-09-09T01:26:17Z)

Royal Caribbean taps Gonzalez Saul for new post

marketing and commercial operations of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Gonzalez Saul previously held various roles at American Express in Mexico. Royal Caribbean, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T15:10:40Z)

Car bomb kills 17 in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-08T02:53:22Z)

Arthur Frommer: China tops 20 best bargain vacations of the week

... enjoy a moderately priced vacation in the Eternal City. (19) Cuba with Air Canada: $602 per person, including all fees and taxes, for round-trip air on Air Canada to Varadero Beach from Toronto, and all ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-09T04:03:46Z)

Bluefield keeps baseball with Blue Jays' deal

The Bluefield Blue Jays will begin play with Manager Dennis Holmberg at Bowen Field in Bluefield, a city rich in baseball history that can be traced back to 1882. The organization has been affiliated with the Boston ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-08T10:52:58Z)

Sparking Interest in Math and Science Among At-Risk Students, One Robot at a Time

NEW YORK , Sept. 8 -- The Black Male Donor Collaborative (BMDC) announced a pledge of $100,000 to Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) to expand the university's Central Brooklyn ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T13:30:27Z)

Steve Block Named President of ChemPoint.com and Vice President of Univar Inc.

... Europe and North America. Block also will serve as Vice President of Univar Inc ... From its European and North American interaction centers, ChemPoint.com provides its suppliers with marketing, sales, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-07T22:21:21Z)

Chevron's China Unit To Buy Operating Interests In 3 Exploration Blocks In China ...

Chevron is a partner with CNOOC in producing assets in the Bohai Bay and in the South China Sea. Also, the company is a partner with China National Petroleum Corporation in an onshore gas development in the Sichuan ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T14:00:16Z)

Airline adds Toronto-to-China flights

... Toronto. It may also add Vancouver as a second Canadian destination. Air Canada announced this week that its August traffic numbers ... New York City is on pace to set a record for number of visitors in a year, (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-08T16:50:53Z)

McClintock talks national economy during Tahoe stump

Tom McClintock in a Tuesday speech at Lake Tahoe. While some may tout the benefits ... during the First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at Granlibakken Conference Center. McClintock represents California's 4th District, (Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune 2010-09-08T06:35:16Z)

Forbes Ranks NYU-Poly 10th Among 'Colleges That Will Make You Rich'

... PRNewswire/ -- As the fall semester opens today at Polytechnic Institute of New York University ... downtown Brooklyn, it also offers programs at sites throughout the region and around the globe. Globally, NYU-Poly (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-07T19:36:43Z)

Power-One Launches PVI-300 Modular Commercial Inverter for North America

today announced the launch of its PVI-250 and PVI-300 Central PV inverters for the North American marketplace. Power-One is now the second ... Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations 805-987-8741 Kevin. (Source: Forbes 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

... Mexico. The office will open in December to support the sales, marketing and commercial operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T16:09:07Z)

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