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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 11:41 pm

Kim's heir apparent shown off in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade yesterday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a huge coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Eun, believed to be ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T04:00:25Z)

Asian currency tensions simmer as dollar sinks

It's boom time in Asia, only Premal Udani, who runs an Indian apparel exporting company, says he has little to show for it. A surging tide of foreign cash has helped drive stocks in Indonesia and the Philippines to record highs, while India's market has ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

San Francisco Giants send Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox into retirement with 3-2 win

ATLANTA - The San Francisco Giants won another thriller, again with help from some shaky Atlanta defense, and they're off to the NL championship series for the first time since 2002. For Bobby Cox, there are no more games. Cody Ross homered and drove in ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T05:40:38Z)

Kim's eldest son 'against dynasty'

Tokyo - The eldest son of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong Nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong Un, as successor to ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-10-12T06:16:25Z)

Small business in India senses coming currency war

MUMBAI, India - It's boom time in Asia, only Premal Udani, who runs an Indian apparel exporting company, says he has little to show for it. A surging tide of foreign cash has helped drive stocks in Indonesia and the Philippines to record highs, while India ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-12T05:04:50Z)

Brett Favre scandal marred play in Jets-Vikings MNF

The stage was prime for a classic Brett Favre ending in the ESPN Monday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets. All night long announcers commented about Brett Favre playing through past personal adversities with the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-12T06:23:35Z)

Kim Jong Il's heir debuts at massive parade in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a massive coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Un, believed to be ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

As Easy to Buy as Skittles, Synthetic Marijuana a Growing Problem

Angelica Romero, 16, and six other teenagers had gathered at a lake near Westfield Citrus Park mall in northeastern Hillsborough County this past spring and gotten "really, really high." One of her friends sat on the grass, "just chilling," Romero said ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-11T20:43:46Z)

Council Bans Sale Of Marijuana-Like Substance

WBALTV.com The Baltimore County Council has passed legislation that will ban the sale and possession of a marijuana-like substance commonly referred to as Spice or K2. The legislation was given unanimous approval by board members Monday night. It bans the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T20:43:43Z)

Goldman Sachs Reinstates Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) at Buy

Goldman Sachs reinstates coverage on Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CCE ) with a Buy rating and $28 price target, suggesting 25% upside. The firm said the market has yet to fully appreciate CCE's significant business transformation following the sale ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-08T11:00:20Z)

Sanyo Zio and Samsung Transform Now On Sale at Sprint

Wireless carrier Sprint announced last week the near launch of new mobile phones running under Google's Android operating system, including the Sanyo Zio and Samsung Transform, two handsets that were already put on sale at the operator. Both new ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-11T07:00:34Z)

Ban On Marijuana-Like Substance Likely To Pass In Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Council is expected to pass legislation this evening that will ban the sale and possession of a marijuana-like substance commonly referred to as Spice or K2. The legislation that appears to have broad support among council members ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-10-04T16:20:03Z)

Sprint Launches Android OS-based Samsung Transform, Sanyo Zio

Sprint introduced two new mid-range smartphones today, both of which run Google's mobile operating system. The Samsung Transform is a slider with a landscape-oriented keyboard and dual cameras, while the Sanyo Zio has a tablet shape. These are the first ... (Source: Brighthand 2010-10-11T02:35:42Z)

UW men's hockey: Defense returns to form

ST. LOUIS — It's been a long 10 months since Brett Bennett felt this good, physically and mentally, in his role as goaltender for the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team. Between those two points in time, Bennett injured his left shoulder ... (Source: madison 2010-10-11T11:54:03Z)

Giants top Braves to make NLCS, send Cox into retirement

ATLANTA (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants celebrated their first playoff win in eight years, then paused to honor the man whose career they had just ended. As Bobby Cox came out of the Braves dugout to tip his cap to the chanting crowd one last time Monday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-12T06:09:16Z)

ADDING MULTIMEDIA The Coca-Cola Company Finalizes Transaction with Coca-Cola Enterprises

BusinessWire - The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) and the sale of the Company's Norway and Sweden bottling operations to CCE. This ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-05T20:29:24Z)

Kim Jong Il's eldest son expresses opposition to dynastic North Korean succession

TOKYO - The eldest son of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong Nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong Un, as successor to ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-10-12T04:14:44Z)

Wisconsin beats Holy Cross 6-0 in tournament

ST. LOUIS - Sophomore forward Craig Smith scored twice and senior goalie Brett Bennett made 26 saves as Wisconsin beat Holy Cross 6-0 Sunday in the third-place game at the Ice Breaker Tournament. Smith was the only Badgers player with more than one goal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T06:03:18Z)

New York Jets overcome Brett Favre's milestone night, beat Minnesota Vikings on Monday ...

EAST RUTHERFORD — Brett Favre was at his dazzling best after a miserable start that put the Minnesota Vikings in a hole. There would be no classic comeback this time, though, for the record-breaking quarterback. Hit hard early and often by Rex Ryan's ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-10-12T05:40:38Z)

Samsung Wave II Arriving in Russia Next Month

Samsung has just revealed that it will launch its Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) in Russia, in November 2010. The device is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Samsung S8500 Wave, which sold in more than one million units in Europe, since its April launch ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-11T15:07:19Z)

NFL still fact-finding in Brett Favre investigation

NEW YORK - The NFL is still looking to "find out all the facts" regarding allegations that quarterback Brett Favre sent racy messages and lewd photos to a Jets game hostess in 2008. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that once the investigation is ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T06:09:16Z)

Giants: Braves' Cox's stellar career comes to close

(10-11) 23:13 PDT -- ATLANTA - After the last out Monday night and before the Giants' Champagne-and-beer celebration, came the tribute. The Giants hugged one another on the field, then stayed on the field a few moments to join the crowd in applauding the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-12T06:16:25Z)

North Korea's Kim, heir apparent son appear on live TV

Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. State television in a rare ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T17:38:50Z)

India rupee trims gains in line with shares, dlr aids

MUMBAI Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee trimmed gains in afternoon session on Monday in line with domestic shares which came off their early high, but the dollar's weakness versus major currencies, continued to boost sentiment. * At 2:28 p.m., the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T08:55:05Z)

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Board Elects Jan Bennink as Director

Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today announced the Company's board of directors has elected Jan Bennink as director, effective immediately. The Company also announced that Fernando Aguirre will be leaving the board of directors, effective November 30 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-11T14:17:13Z)

Hockey Badgers win Icebreaker consolation game

The Wisconsin men's hockey team earned their first win of the season, shutting out Holy Cross 6-0 in the consolation game of the Ice Breaker Tournament in St. Louis.  Senior goaltender Brett Bennett notched 28 saves to earn the shutout for the Badgers ... (Source: Wrn.com 2010-10-11T16:18:54Z)

Kim's eldest son against dynasty

The eldest son of North Korea's leader has said he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong-nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong-un, as successor to their father in ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-12T05:04:50Z)

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