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Deals of the Hour / October 1, 2010, 3:42 pm

India becoming hub for drug counterfeiting

NEW DELHI — Private investigator Suresh Sati rattled off the popular brand names listed on the boxes of cough syrup, supplements, vitamins, and painkillers sprawled across the desk and shelves in his basement office. "They look real, but all these are ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-26T07:18:21Z)

Chinese companies driving brighter market for IPOs

High-flying shares of two Chinese companies helped set a cheery tone for the long line of companies hoping to raise money from capital markets this winter. After a slow summer, seven IPOs debuted this week, six of which closed higher than their IPO price ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T21:31:25Z)

Manufacturing activity rises for 14th straight month

NEW YORK — Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, but at a slower rate than in the previous month, according to an industry trade group. The Institute for Supply Management said today that its manufacturing index read ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-01T15:33:30Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 billion, or $50 per share, at the time was believed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T14:45:43Z)

More and more in Southwest Florida gotta dance

Bill Folham used to be that guy. You've seen him at wedding receptions and ballroom galas: Nursing a beer and watching from his table as everyone heads to the dance floor. "I had two left feet," explains Folham, 61, of Fort Myers. What a difference a year ... (Source: News-Press 2010-10-01T18:46:46Z)

Allegiant Announces Nonstop, Low-Cost Travel Service Between Greensboro and the Fort Myers/Southwest ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. , Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant (Nasdaq: ALGT - News ) today announced new, nonstop jet service between Greensboro, N.C. , and the Fort Myers, Fla. area will begin Nov. 18 . The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-20T14:06:20Z)

Studies Reveal Trends In Survival, Targeted Breast Cancer Care

New studies on breast cancer screening, treatment, genetics and survival were released in advance of the 2010 Breast Cancer Symposium. The symposium is being held October 1-3, 2010, at the Gaylord National Hotel in Suburban Washington, DC (National Harbor ... (Source: Medical News Today 2010-09-30T12:57:12Z)

Diabetes drug metformin could suppress cancer cell activity

Type 2 diabetics who take metformin probably aren't expecting good news about their health. They're trying to manage elevated blood glucose levels, which put them at greater risk for most diseases associated with aging, especially heart disease, dementia ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-21T11:41:59Z)

Meg Whitman faces uproar over illegal immigrant maid in bid for California governor

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Meg Whitman's campaign for governor was thrown into turmoil Thursday as the Republican sought to fend off new evidence that she knowingly had an illegal immigrant housekeeper on her payroll for nearly a decade. Whitman denounced the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-01T05:32:12Z)

Meg Whitman Gets Lie-Detector Offer From Journalist

In one of the highlights of California Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman's Thursday news conference, she said she'd consent to a lie detector test to show she's telling the truth when she says she didn't know before June 2009 that her ex ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-01T22:00:03Z)

Savoo.co.uk Launches Answers Service

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Sept. 30, 2010) - Savoo, ( http://www.savoo.co.uk ) the voucher code website that only publishes 'live' deals, has today launched Savoo Answers , a new service that allows shoppers to ask questions to the savviest ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-09-30T17:57:51Z)

Merrell Shoes Offer True Value For Money at FitnessFootwear.com

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Sports and outdoors specialist FitnessFootwear.com is championing Merrell shoes to offer True Value to its customer base and not just Cheap Deals! Now the Summer ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-20T15:53:42Z)

Airbus in deal with Indian firm for key components

European aircraft maker Airbus SAS is stepping up sourcing of components from India, having recently begun purchasing a key component for its largest selling civilian aircraft Airbus A320 from Bangalore-based Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. Dynamatic will make ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-01T08:16:51Z)

Japan PM concerned over China's maritime expansion

TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's prime minister expressed concern Friday over China 's strengthening military power and expanding maritime activity in Asia , including waters near disputed islands where a ship collision ignited a bitter diplomatic feud. Prime ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-01T17:28:02Z)

CORRECTED: Slow starts drag on India infra deals

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The difficulty of getting big projects to the construction stage adds to the risk of investing in Indian infrastructure, and improving the success rate of deals remains elusive, a Morgan Stanley ( MS.N ) executive said. "The harder ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

Crucial final games? It must be October

This is it. Three days of games, possibly four or even five, to decide which teams will play into the postseason to pursue their dreams of being the last to have a celebratory pile on the field and hoist a championship trophy. It's October, and October ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-01T19:15:24Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

Survey shows manufacturing activity grew in Sept. for 14th straight month, but at slower pace

NEW YORK (AP) — Manufacturing activity expanded in September for the 14th straight month, although at the slowest pace since November. The Institute for Supply Management said Friday that its manufacturing index read 54.4 in September, down from 56.3 in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Ky man who lost son to drugs 'insulted' by Rand Paul's reference to political ad as 'creepy'

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who recounts his son's lost battle with drug addiction in a TV commercial for Democrat Jack Conway says he was insulted when Republican Rand Paul termed the Senate campaign ad "creepy." Mike Donta, who is shown ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-01T03:37:40Z)

Conway ad deals with drug issue

GLASGOW — Jack Conway's Senate campaign Monday will begin airing an ad featuring an Ashland father who lost his son to suicide after a three-year addiction to prescription painkillers. "For my family and the thousands of others just like us, drugs ... (Source: Glasgow Daily Times 2010-09-27T16:42:40Z)

Stocks edge higher to open quarter as manufacturing activity rises as slower pace in September

NEW YORK — Stocks are pulling back from their morning highs after a key reading on manufacturing showed the pace of expansion in the sector slowed last month. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index fell to 54.4 last month from ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-01T14:21:55Z)

This Date In Baseball

Oct. 3 1897 -- Cap Anson closed out a remarkable 27-year career that started in the National Association in 1871 by hitting two home runs against St. Louis. He was 46, the oldest player to homer in the majors. 1946 -- The St. Louis Cardinals won the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-30T16:39:07Z)

Allegiant Air Announces Non-Stop Flights Between Lexington, Fort Myers

Allegiant Air announced Wednesday a new, nonstop jet service between Lexington and the Fort Myers, Fla. area will begin Nov. 18. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will celebrate the new, low-cost service to the Punta Gorda Airport ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-22T14:39:45Z)

Flutteroo Online Auctions Smashes 100,000 Customers

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 10/01/10 -- Less than a year after launch Flutteroo is delighted to announce that its blend of simplicity, fun and cheap bargains has secured its next milestone as it hits the 100,000 customer mark. The site is ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-01T07:19:35Z)

'DWTS' and baseball playoffs offer good bets

Sports and entertainment bettors, rejoice: The next few weeks are going to make you very, very happy. Between the Major League Baseball playoffs and "Dancing With the Stars," there's no shortage of great odds for you to jump behind in the hopes of making a ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-30T00:54:13Z)

Father featured in ad 'insulted' by Rand Paul response

A Kentucky man who recounts his son's lost battle with drug addiction in a TV commercial for Democratic Senate candidate Jack Conway says he was insulted when Republican Rand Paul termed the ad "creepy." Mike Donta, who is shown standing at his son ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-30T20:56:48Z)

Japan PM warns on China as 3 freed Japanese return

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's prime minister urged China to act as a "responsible" member of the international community Friday and raised concern over its expanding maritime activity in Asia, including in disputed waters where a ship collision ignited a bitter ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-10-01T21:02:47Z)

Study stirs debate on mammograms

A new study from Sweden is stirring fresh debate over whether women in their 40s should get mammograms. It suggests that the breast-cancer screening test can lower the risk of dying of the disease by 26 percent or more in this age group. That's a bigger ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-30T06:59:17Z)

California Governor's Race: Did Jerry Brown Initiate Smear Campaign Against Meg Whitman?

An informed press can be an asset to voters in need of information about their candidates. An uninformed and careless press can do tremendous harm to our democracy in the fast moving world where rumors take on a life of their own. There is an unparalleled ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-01T16:59:24Z)

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