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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 11:40 pm

Fort Hood Soldiers Work Through Pain in Wake of Fatal Shootings at Base

MADISON, Wis. | For nearly a year in Afghanistan, a tightly knit Army Reserve unit kept the memories of their comrades killed during a shooting rampage Fort Hood close. But not too close. The Madison-based 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment wore black ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-30T23:34:30Z)

With SJC approval, Caritas deal likely to close within a month

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following today's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis Spina ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

BP in deal to sell $1.8 billion of assets in Venezuela, Vietnam to its Russian joint venture

MOSCOW (AP) — British oil company BP has agreed to sell its energy assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its Russian joint venture for $1.8 billion, the companies said in a statement Monday. The deal is part of a series of sales BP PLC is making to help pay ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T11:38:35Z)

BP Raises $1.8 Billion in Asset Sale

MOSCOW — BP raised $1.8 billion on Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T20:21:09Z)

Barrett calls himself 'a change agent' in Madison

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he's the candidate for governor who has shown he can fix Wisconsin's budget deficits and implement a strategy to create jobs. Barrett told reporters during a stop in Madison that his opponent, Milwaukee County Executive ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-10-31T22:00:15Z)

Madison gears up for Freakfest

MADISON - State Street was quietly buzzing Friday night in anticipation of Saturday night's Freakfest, the city's gated and ticketed Halloween event, which may bring as many as 50,000 people to the street. Shifra Rothenberg, 20, a UW-Madison junior, was ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-10-30T12:57:25Z)

Recap: New York vs. Portland

LaMarcus Aldridge made two free throws over the final 25.5 seconds, and Andre Miller sealed it with two more at the foul line with 5.9 ticks remaining, as Portland spoiled the Knicks' opener at Madison Square Garden with a 100-95 decision. Brandon Roy ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-31T02:40:37Z)

Retail's ghost of Christmas past

Santa Claus was fighting the grim reaper for shelf space. Candy corn was in a battle with candy canes. And among all those spooky decorations were the Christmas trees sparkling with lights. By the time Halloween hit last year, it was beginning to look a ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-31T11:08:51Z)

Former NBA star Maurice Lucas dead at 58

Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as "The Enforcer" who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58. Lucas died Sunday at his home in Portland, the team said. Lucas ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-01T06:21:20Z)

The Rebranding of Madison's Halloween Mayhem

In the fall of 2005, some 100,000 college students stormed State Street, the main drag in Madison, Wis. Many of them looked for windows to smash, shops to loot, and things to set on fire. They were merely reenacting a sacred pastime that has set the elite ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-28T21:56:39Z)

Ruling Clears Path for Caritas Deal

A Massachusetts judge cleared the way Friday for the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management L.P. to assume control of Boston's Catholic hospital system and convert it to a for-profit company in a deal valued at $895 million. The proposed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T23:42:51Z)

Slide show: World Series Game 4 in Texas

Images from World Series Game 4 between the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers. We are pleased to let readers post comments about an article. Please increase the credibility of your post by including your full name and city in the body of your comment. (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T04:41:07Z)

Halloween treats, not tricks

Halloween 2010 is shaping up to be a treat, rather than a trick for retailers. There will be no shortage of ghosts or goblins this Halloween according to the National Retail Federation. 148 million Americans are expected to partake in some sort of holiday ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-28T11:41:03Z)

BP sale raises $1.8 billion to help pay for oil spill

MOSCOW -- BP raised $1.8 billion Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books but give ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T03:59:16Z)

Members of Wisconsin unit that lost three in Fort Hood shooting back home

Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-10-31T01:50:31Z)

Time out: Wis. politics take back seat to Packers

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Here's one thing Wisconsin politicians can agree on: When the Packers game is rockin', don't go a-knockin'. Wisconsin candidates are campaigning with urgency as the election approaches, but even they know not to interfere with one ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-31T11:44:39Z)

Wisconsin poll shows Ron Johnson with slim lead over Russ Feingold

People are worried about the economy and more of them believe Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson is the best choice to help fix it, according to a poll of likely voters done by a Madison multimedia partnership. Johnson, an Oshkosh businessman and ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-29T12:29:58Z)

Tamer State Street party still freaky in Madison

It may be more tame, but it's still freaky. The fifth year of the city-sponsored and less rowdy Freakfest kicked off Saturday evening with a smattering of costumed partiers milling about State Street, waiting for the music to start and the fun to follow ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-10-31T13:03:23Z)

Deployment a plus for psych unit

MADISON, Wis. — Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. The 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment came home to Wisconsin ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-31T06:58:19Z)

Baseball-Giants beat Rangers for 3-1 World Series lead

ARLINGTON, Texas Oct 31 (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Sunday to move within one victory of their first World Series title in 56 years. A superb performance by 21-year-old rookie left-hander Madison Bumgarner helped San ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-01T03:29:32Z)

Reserve unit recalls days after Fort Hood

MADISON, WIS. - For nearly a year in Afghanistan, a tightly knit Army Reserve unit kept close the memories of their comrades killed during a shooting rampage at Fort Hood. But not too close. The Madison-based 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment wore ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-31T05:32:25Z)

Massachusetts high court OKs Caritas Christi sale

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following yesterday's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T01:57:40Z)

WORLD SERIES GAME 4: Rookie Madison Bumgarner stonewalls Texas Rangers, puts San ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The rookie pitched way beyond his years, sending a shudder through Rangers Ballpark. Madison Bumgarner dominated for eight innings, Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants put on a fielding clinic in Game ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-11-01T06:07:01Z)

Johnson testimony re-emerges as campaign issue

Testimony that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson gave this past January in Madison regarding a bill that would make it easier for victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers has re-emerged as a campaign issue. On Friday, Mike Tate ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-22T17:31:46Z)

Halloween business a treat for Western Pennsylvania's eerie attractions

Ghost hunters hoping to spend Halloween night in the Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford County will have to make a reservation for next year. The inn's four guest rooms are booked months in advance, proprietor Melissa Jacobs said. "We have such a well-known ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-31T21:45:56Z)

Gubernatorial candidates Walker and Barrett hope to gain votes in Madison

MADISON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker felt comfortable enough about his lead in the polls to spend Saturday campaigning in the most liberal city in Wisconsin, while his Democratic opponent Tom Barrett tried to shore up his base ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-10-31T08:09:54Z)

Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) at New York Knicks (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

The Portland Trail Blazers resume a four-game road trip Saturday when they visit the Knicks in New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The Blazers opened the trek on Wednesday in Los Angeles, as Brandon Roy filled the stat sheet with 22 points and 10 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T15:06:16Z)

Barrett, Walker spar over jobs in final debate in Madison

MADISON -- Republican Scott Walker said in Friday's governor's race debate that voters were "sick and tired" of attacks being made against him in the campaign, while his Democratic opponent, Tom Barrett, said Walker wasn't being honest about his plans for ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-10-30T09:22:40Z)

Wisconsin soldiers say work helped after shootings

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Members of a Madison-based U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings a year ago are back in Wisconsin after a year in Afghanistan. Maj. Laura Suttinger of Fort Atkinson commanded the ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-10-31T08:45:41Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 10:41 pm

Mets Delay Takahashi Deadline

The Mets and pitcher Hisanori Takahashi have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the contract the sides agreed to before the 2010, the Mets were required to sign him to a new deal by Oct. 31 or release the 35 ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-10-31T11:44:39Z)

For faithful, Halloween can be a tricky holiday

In the front yard of Michele Laramie's home in Madison Heights, you'll find typical Halloween decorations -- pumpkins, a graveyard, a ghost. And tonight, her 3-year-old daughter will dress up and trick-or-treat as a witch. "A nice witch," Laramie says ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T23:47:38Z)

STOP BLAMING THE DEVIL, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Christians love to blame the Devil for everything. I call it the Gospel according to Flip Wilson. You remember Flip Wilson , don't you, and the phrase that he popularized as the cross-dressing Geraldine ? "The Devil made me do it." We used to laugh ... (Source: NewsWithViews.com 2010-10-28T06:04:36Z)

Microsoft utilizes 3D sensing technology from competitor PrimeSense

Microsoft has acquired Canesta, the manufacturer of semiconductor chips capable of sensing movement and gestures in 3-D. The technology could be applied to everything from Windows 8 motion controls to its Xbox Kinect motion-sensing device. Canesta, founded ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-30T13:54:41Z)

Web travel agencies fight Google's ITA deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Several leading Internet travel agencies and search engines are trying to convince U.S. government regulators to block Google Inc. from buying a technology supplier that plays an instrumental role in finding the best airline fares. The ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T13:51:05Z)

FCC fight for News Corp., Cablevision

News Corp.'s Fox said Cablevision wanted to restrict online distribution of Fox programming as part of their carriage deal. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, Fox said Cablevision wanted restrictions on content that "would have required ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-26T04:19:36Z)

Google has spent $1.6 billion on 40 deals this year

Google has said this week that they have spent $1.6 billion on 40 acquisitions this year, with more expected. The search giant revealed the number via a regulatory filing. Google's largest acquisition this year has been the massive $861 million purchase of ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-10-31T00:53:15Z)

Deployment a plus for psych unit

MADISON, Wis. — Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. The 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment came home to Wisconsin ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-31T06:58:19Z)

Halloween treats, not tricks

Halloween 2010 is shaping up to be a treat, rather than a trick for retailers. There will be no shortage of ghosts or goblins this Halloween according to the National Retail Federation. 148 million Americans are expected to partake in some sort of holiday ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-28T11:41:03Z)

Retail's ghost of Christmas past

Santa Claus was fighting the grim reaper for shelf space. Candy corn was in a battle with candy canes. And among all those spooky decorations were the Christmas trees sparkling with lights. By the time Halloween hit last year, it was beginning to look a ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-31T11:08:51Z)

Hisanori Takahashi, Mets delay deadline until Nov. 5

N EW YORK — Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a deadline for whether the pitcher will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the deal the sides agreed to before this season, the Mets were required to sign Takahashi to a new ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T15:05:05Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

The Yankees manager will remain the same in 2011, but the Yankees lineup may be different. That was the news that came out of a conference call to officially announce what a Yankees publicist termed "the worst kept secret in history," the re-signing of Joe ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T23:21:22Z)

Halloween business a treat for Western Pennsylvania's eerie attractions

Ghost hunters hoping to spend Halloween night in the Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford County will have to make a reservation for next year. The inn's four guest rooms are booked months in advance, proprietor Melissa Jacobs said. "We have such a well-known ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-31T21:45:56Z)

Cablevision-Fox Blackout May Raise Hurdles for Comcast-NBC Deal

Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The spat between News Corp. and Cablevision System Corp. that blacked out Fox programming for more than 3 million subscribers may raise hurdles for Comcast Corp.'s $28 billion deal to take control of NBC Universal. Comcast, which is ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-01T04:05:20Z)

For faithful, Halloween can be tricky

In the front yard of Michele Laramie's home in Madison Heights, you'll find typical Halloween decorations -- pumpkins, a graveyard, a ghost. And tonight, her 3-year-old daughter will dress up and trick-or-treat as a witch. Witches, ghosts and graveyards ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T08:24:13Z)

Soldiers say work helped after Fort Hood shootings

Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. The 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment came home to Wisconsin this week after a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T17:43:45Z)

Massachusetts high court OKs Caritas Christi sale

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following yesterday's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T01:57:40Z)

Ruling Clears Path for Caritas Deal

A Massachusetts judge cleared the way Friday for the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management L.P. to assume control of Boston's Catholic hospital system and convert it to a for-profit company in a deal valued at $895 million. The proposed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T23:42:51Z)

Canadian admits terror charges, avoids Gitmo trial

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Canadian captive Omar Khadr pleaded guilty on Monday to all five terrorism charges against him in the U.S. war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of a deal that would limit his sentence. Khadr ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T13:24:49Z)

Guantanamo jury: Canadian 'child soldier' should get 40 years, but plea deal caps at 8 years

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A military jury in Guantanamo says a former teenage al-Qaida fighter should serve 40 years in prison for war crimes, a symbolic decision because a plea deal caps his sentence at eight years. Omar Khadr earlier pleaded ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T21:53:06Z)

Contracts expire for Yankees coaches

ARLINGTON, Texas — While the hunt is on for Dave Eiland's replacement, every other Yankees coach's contract expires today. That includes bullpen coach Mike Harkey, a candidate to take over as the pitching coach. Though the remainder of manager Joe ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-31T09:35:48Z)

Members of Wisconsin unit that lost three in Fort Hood shooting back home

Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-10-31T01:50:31Z)

Microsoft to acquire 3-D chipmaker, price unknown

Canesta Inc., which makes 3-D imaging chips, has agreed to be bought by Microsoft Corp. for an undisclosed amount. The deal announced Friday comes less than a week before Microsoft is set to start selling Kinect, an add-on for Xbox 360 that can interpret ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T00:11:29Z)

Fox, Cablevision Deal Finally Ends N.Y. Blackout

Fox and Cablevision reached an agreement Saturday that will restore programming to more than 3 million New York-area subscribers who have been without some of their favorite shows and baseball playoff games for two weeks. Signals for all stations and cable ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-31T19:37:06Z)

New York Mets push back Hisanori Takahashi contract deadline

NEW YORK -- Pitcher Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the contract the sides agreed to before the 2010, the Mets were required to sign him to a new deal by Oct ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-30T21:47:08Z)

With SJC approval, Caritas deal likely to close within a month

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following today's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis Spina ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

Factbox: Canadian captive's Guantanamo trial ends with deal

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - Canadian captive Omar Khadr was sentenced on Sunday to 40 years in prison at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba but a plea deal means he will serve only eight years in addition to the eight years he ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-31T22:14:34Z)

Google's 2010 tally: $1.6B on 40 deals

Google Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it spent $1.6 billion in 40 acquisitions in the first nine months of the year. The biggest acquisition of the year was mobile advertising company AdMob Inc. , which the search giant said it spent $861 ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-30T15:42:03Z)

Microsoft Said To Be Buying Chip Maker Canesta -NYT

Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT ) is buying Canesta Inc., which makes chips used in 3-D gesture-recognition technology that lets people control computers and other devices by moving their bodies, the New York Times reports Friday, citing people briefed on the deal ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-10-29T22:02:38Z)

FAR FROM FINISHED - WITH JOE'S DEAL DONE, YANKEES TURN TO DEREK, MO - AND CLIFF

SAN FRANCISCO - With Joe Girardi off their to-do list, the Yankees have turned their attention to solidifying the coaching staff, re-signing Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera and formulating a plan to chase Cliff Lee, who will become a free agent after the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-30T01:51:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 9:42 pm

Iowa: Propane pricing deal concluded

DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an agreement Thursday with a major supplier of liquid propane gas that requires the company to provide customers with an easily understood summary sheet that explains pricing and charges. Under the ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-10-29T14:03:02Z)

With SJC approval, Caritas deal likely to close within a month

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following today's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis Spina ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

Cablevision deal with News Corp. restores Fox programs

NEW YORK — Fox programming was back on Cablevision late Saturday after the cable company reached what it called an unfair deal with News Corp. Fox said signals for all stations and cable channels were restored for 3 million viewers before the first ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T23:34:30Z)

Ruling Clears Path for Caritas Deal

A Massachusetts judge cleared the way Friday for the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management L.P. to assume control of Boston's Catholic hospital system and convert it to a for-profit company in a deal valued at $895 million. The proposed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T23:42:51Z)

North Texas 33, W. Kentucky 6

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Lance Dunbar rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns as North Texas defeated Western Kentucky 33-6 in a Sun Belt conference game Saturday. It was the Mean Green's first game under interim coach Mike Canales - 10 days after North ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-30T22:22:55Z)

Karate classes offering registration

Isshinryu Karate classes are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hurricane Valley Community Center located at the Valley Park. Classes are $40. People must be at least 5 years old to register. For more information call 304-757-3442. (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-31T19:15:37Z)

Dish, Fox reach agreement to return regional sports networks to air, avert World Series blackout

Dish Network LLC and Fox Networks have reached agreements that put the Fox Sports channels back on the air and keep the local Fox network station from going off. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The agreement brings Dallas Stars and Mavericks ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-30T05:55:05Z)

Web travel agencies fight Google's ITA deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Several leading Internet travel agencies and search engines are trying to convince U.S. government regulators to block Google Inc. from buying a technology supplier that plays an instrumental role in finding the best airline fares. The ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T13:51:05Z)

Hisanori Takahashi, Mets delay deadline until Nov. 5

N EW YORK — Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a deadline for whether the pitcher will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the deal the sides agreed to before this season, the Mets were required to sign Takahashi to a new ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T15:05:05Z)

Mets Delay Takahashi Deadline

The Mets and pitcher Hisanori Takahashi have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the contract the sides agreed to before the 2010, the Mets were required to sign him to a new deal by Oct. 31 or release the 35 ... (Source: RealGM.com 2010-10-31T11:44:39Z)

FAR FROM FINISHED - WITH JOE'S DEAL DONE, YANKEES TURN TO DEREK, MO - AND CLIFF

SAN FRANCISCO - With Joe Girardi off their to-do list, the Yankees have turned their attention to solidifying the coaching staff, re-signing Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera and formulating a plan to chase Cliff Lee, who will become a free agent after the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-30T01:51:42Z)

College Football Scores: Oklahoma State In An Early Hole Against Kansas State

The Kansas State Wildcats have just taken a 7-0 lead on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on an 8-yard run by William Powell. Bad vibes all around for the Cowboys in this one. They're without star wide receiver Justin Blackmon, who boneheadedly got nabbed for DUI ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-30T17:22:16Z)

North Texas 33, Western Ky 6

Bowling Green, KY (Sports Network) - Lance Dunbar exploded for 215 yards and three touchdowns, as the North Texas Mean Green captured a 33-6 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Sun Belt Conference play at L.T. Smith Stadium. Brandin Byrd added ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-30T22:58:43Z)

South Carolina voters face moment of choice Tuesday

High unemployment, the sagging economy and a governing party bruised by scandal and infighting have set the stage for a competitive governor's race, which South Carolina voters will decide Tuesday. Nationally, Republicans are expected to do well in this ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-31T17:49:43Z)

Microsoft Said To Be Buying Chip Maker Canesta -NYT

Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT ) is buying Canesta Inc., which makes chips used in 3-D gesture-recognition technology that lets people control computers and other devices by moving their bodies, the New York Times reports Friday, citing people briefed on the deal ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-10-29T22:02:38Z)

Microsoft to acquire 3-D chipmaker, price unknown

Canesta Inc., which makes 3-D imaging chips, has agreed to be bought by Microsoft Corp. for an undisclosed amount. The deal announced Friday comes less than a week before Microsoft is set to start selling Kinect, an add-on for Xbox 360 that can interpret ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T00:11:29Z)

Iowa GOP Wants Probe Into Miller Loans

KCCI.com Iowa Republican Party Chairman Matt Strawn called for an investigation into Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller's campaign funding. He said he wants to know more about the $95,000 loans that two of Miller's employees made to his campaign. Strawn said ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T22:43:12Z)

New York Mets push back Hisanori Takahashi contract deadline

NEW YORK -- Pitcher Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5. Under the contract the sides agreed to before the 2010, the Mets were required to sign him to a new deal by Oct ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-30T21:47:08Z)

Contracts expire for Yankees coaches

ARLINGTON, Texas — While the hunt is on for Dave Eiland's replacement, every other Yankees coach's contract expires today. That includes bullpen coach Mike Harkey, a candidate to take over as the pitching coach. Though the remainder of manager Joe ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-31T09:35:48Z)

Dunbar leads North Texas past W. Kentucky 33-6

Lance Dunbar rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns as North Texas defeated Western Kentucky 33-6 in a Sun Belt conference game Saturday. It was the Mean Green s first game under interim coach Mike Canales -- 10 days after North Texas (2-6, 2-3 ... (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-10-31T09:57:16Z)

OSU receiver Tracy Moore to play limited role on offense against Kansas State

GoPokes.com reported Moore as being one of three unidentified passengers in the car with Justin Blackmon when the Cowboys leading receiver was arrested and cited for speeding and DUI in Carrolton, Texas on Tuesday morning. His limited role could be a ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-30T19:02:29Z)

Iowa AG announces propane pricing deal

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an agreement Thursday with a major supplier of liquid propane gas that requires the company to provide customers with an easily understood summary sheet that explains pricing and charges. Under ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-28T17:46:07Z)

Microsoft utilizes 3D sensing technology from competitor PrimeSense

Microsoft has acquired Canesta, the manufacturer of semiconductor chips capable of sensing movement and gestures in 3-D. The technology could be applied to everything from Windows 8 motion controls to its Xbox Kinect motion-sensing device. Canesta, founded ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-30T13:54:41Z)

Henderson to offer printmaking, ceramics community classes

ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University's art department is offering community classes in relief printmaking and ceramics now through Saturday, Dec. 11. Sean Newton, Centerpoint High School art instructor, will teach relief printmaking from 3-5 p.m ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-10-31T10:40:13Z)

Google has spent $1.6 billion on 40 deals this year

Google has said this week that they have spent $1.6 billion on 40 acquisitions this year, with more expected. The search giant revealed the number via a regulatory filing. Google's largest acquisition this year has been the massive $861 million purchase of ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-10-31T00:53:15Z)

Weeden, No. 20 Oklahoma State dump Kansas State

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes and No. 20 Oklahoma State 's high-powered offense overcame the absence of star wide receiver Justin Blackmon to beat Kansas State 24-14 Saturday afternoon. Blackmon, suspended for the game after ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-30T19:45:26Z)

Supreme Judicial Court issues approval for Caritas Christi deal

The merger of the state's second largest health care system, Caritas Christi Health Care and Cerberus Capital Management, a New York based private equity firm, overcame its final hurdle this morning after a Supreme Court justice issued his approval ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-29T16:47:40Z)

DISH Network and Fox strike deal

(CNN) -- DISH Network and Fox have struck a distribution deal, ending a month-long standoff that blacked out channels for millions of satellite television customers. The new agreement -- announced by the companies Friday -- will restore access to FX ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-30T08:32:34Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

The Yankees manager will remain the same in 2011, but the Yankees lineup may be different. That was the news that came out of a conference call to officially announce what a Yankees publicist termed "the worst kept secret in history," the re-signing of Joe ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T23:21:22Z)

Google's 2010 tally: $1.6B on 40 deals

Google Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it spent $1.6 billion in 40 acquisitions in the first nine months of the year. The biggest acquisition of the year was mobile advertising company AdMob Inc. , which the search giant said it spent $861 ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-30T15:42:03Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 8:41 pm

Black Friday Deals Leaked – 2010 Sales Go Viral Online

Black Friday deals have been leaked to the internet in hopes of pumping excitement into and otherwise poor economy. The leaked Black Friday deals came from three stores: Half Price Books, Sears and Harbor Freight. With Thanksgiving just a month away and ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-19T22:43:07Z)

Black Friday creeps on Halloween: holiday deals start early

There are certain rules that govern the holiday season. Don't listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. You could, but a friend/roommate/significant other will be along shortly to tell you to shut it off. In the same vein, decorations shouldn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T04:14:52Z)

Adobe unveils new Acrobat X lineup

Set to hit the market in the next 30 days, the new Reader X and Acrobat X products are promising tighter security, better collaboration, and easier PDF reading. The free Adobe Reader X will offer a new Protected Mode to sandbox, or isolate, JavaScript code ... (Source: CNET News 2010-10-18T13:47:26Z)

Republicans offer few health care alternatives, some acknowledge

WASHINGTON -- As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Barack Obama's new health care law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-31T07:55:35Z)

Karate classes offering registration

Isshinryu Karate classes are being held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hurricane Valley Community Center located at the Valley Park. Classes are $40. People must be at least 5 years old to register. For more information call 304-757-3442. (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-31T19:15:37Z)

Sears Is Offering 'Black Friday' Doorbuster Deals Now

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Sears is offering weekly "Now" sale events with layaway options so customers can get a jump start on their shopping and have a more rewarding holiday season than ever before. Starting ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-27T16:28:34Z)

Manteca Police: Pickup sale may lead to charges

MANTECA — A Manteca car dealership employee is under investigation on suspicion of elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure, authorities said ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-10-30T07:20:59Z)

South Carolina voters face moment of choice Tuesday

High unemployment, the sagging economy and a governing party bruised by scandal and infighting have set the stage for a competitive governor's race, which South Carolina voters will decide Tuesday. Nationally, Republicans are expected to do well in this ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-31T17:49:43Z)

AIG Said to Raise $17.8 Billion in AIA Stock Sale

(Updates size of stake sold after upsize option in second paragraph, IPO demand in fifth.) Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. raised about HK$138.3 billion ($17.8 billion) selling shares in its main Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., in the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T01:25:23Z)

Cops: Dementia patient bought car

M ANTECA, Calif. — A California car dealership employee is under investigation for possible elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T03:59:21Z)

Services & Employment

Merchandiser to stock and service wood products in Philadelphia. PT position requires a weekly visit. Some heavy lifting required. Must be at least 18. Call 888-387-9046 Mon-Fri 12 noon - 6p for info When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down ... (Source: Neshoba Democrat 2010-10-31T07:26:57Z)

Police probe dealership employee's sale of car to dementia patient, who died later

MANTECA, Calif. A California car dealership employee is under investigation for possible elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure, authorities ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

Google's 2010 tally: $1.6B on 40 deals

Google Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it spent $1.6 billion in 40 acquisitions in the first nine months of the year. The biggest acquisition of the year was mobile advertising company AdMob Inc. , which the search giant said it spent $861 ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-30T15:42:03Z)

Adobe Revamps Acrobat Software, Mobile Apps

Adobe Systems on Monday unveiled the latest version of its Acrobat suite of software for creating and viewing PDF files, the company's latest move to bolster its influence over the popular document format and boost revenue from program sales and upgrades ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

Mass. court approves sale of Caritas hospitals

A justice of Massachustts' highest court has signed off on the proposed sale of six Boston-area hospitals to a New York private equity firm that intends to turn the chain into a for-profit venture. Attorney General Martha Coakley previously approved the $ ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T17:30:37Z)

GOP offers throwback ideas as it vows to repeal health care law

WASHINGTON • As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Barack Obama's new health care law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-31T06:08:12Z)

Google has spent $1.6 billion on 40 deals this year

Google has said this week that they have spent $1.6 billion on 40 acquisitions this year, with more expected. The search giant revealed the number via a regulatory filing. Google's largest acquisition this year has been the massive $861 million purchase of ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-10-31T00:53:15Z)

Real Estate

When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down through the ads listed. If there are additional pages of liners, you may click on the Next, Previous, or page number to view more classifieds. To select classified liners, click on the checkboxes next to ... (Source: Neshoba Democrat 2010-10-31T07:26:57Z)

House For Sale

823 N Boxelder. 3+2bedroom, 3bath, fullfinished basement, fencedyard, pool, mainfloor laundry, cornerlot. For showing call (402) 841-1149/(402)779-1477. When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down through the ads listed. If there are additional pages ... (Source: Norfolk Daily News 2010-10-27T15:16:59Z)

With SJC approval, Caritas deal likely to close within a month

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following today's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis Spina ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

Henderson to offer printmaking, ceramics community classes

ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University's art department is offering community classes in relief printmaking and ceramics now through Saturday, Dec. 11. Sean Newton, Centerpoint High School art instructor, will teach relief printmaking from 3-5 p.m ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-10-31T10:40:13Z)

Black Fridays sales could set record

Get out your coffee and your coupons. Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, is about to get bigger. For the past several years, Black Friday has ranked as the largest shopping day of the year, in both sales and traffic. But ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-31T04:56:37Z)

Black Friday sales starting early

It is not even Halloween yet, but those big holiday sales are starting already. Several stores started offering Black Friday deals. Stores like Sears and Toys-R-Us had sales on Friday, and they will continue every week through December. Many people cut ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

AIG's Asian Insurance Unit Could Close Stock Sale Early

A sale of shares in American International Group Inc.'s Asian life insurer AIA Group Ltd. that could potentially raise up to $20.6 billion will close two days earlier than expected after meeting with strong demand from investors, people familiar with the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T13:11:39Z)

Black Friday 2010 Has Deals for Increasing Black Friday Sales in 2010

Wal-Mart, Target, Sears and Ace Hardware are gearing up for Black Friday Sales for 2010. Black Friday ads are being leaked and the deals are good as every store tries to wrestle your hard earned savings away from you. The Chicago Tribune predicts there is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-28T14:47:10Z)

AIA Raises $17.9 Bln By Pricing Hong Kong IPO At Top End Of Range - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - AIA Group Ltd., an unit of American International Group Inc. (AIG: News ), said it has determined the price for its public offering of around 7.03 billion ordinary shares after the full exercise of the offer size adjustment option and before ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-22T10:22:16Z)

Web travel agencies fight Google's ITA deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Several leading Internet travel agencies and search engines are trying to convince U.S. government regulators to block Google Inc. from buying a technology supplier that plays an instrumental role in finding the best airline fares. The ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T13:51:05Z)

Mass. court approves sale of Caritas hospitals; includes Norwood

BOSTON (AP) — A justice of the state's highest court has signed off on the proposed sale of six Boston-area hospitals to a New York private equity firm that intends to turn the chain into a for-profit venture. Attorney General Martha Coakley previously ... (Source: Sun Chronicle 2010-10-29T17:01:59Z)

Republicans offer few healthcare alternatives

As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Obama's new healthcare law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the healthcare program offered ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T21:00:35Z)

A Planned Ooops Moment for a Windows Phone 7 Tablet?

Perhaps Microsoft isn't so stubborn about Windows 7 tablets after all. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may have just left himself an out to pave the way for a Windows Phone 7 tablet. The official line is that Microsoft will not offer a Windows Phone 7 tablet ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-21T18:08:44Z)

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