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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 2:39 am

Norwalk tour company partners with Ken Burns on park trips

Filmmaker Ken Burns is partnering with the Norwalk -based Tauck tour company to offer trips to national parks, Civil War sites and other destinations related to Burns' documentaries. "We have been so thrilled at the ability to travel to these national ... (Source: Norwalk Hour 2010-10-09T00:22:04Z)

Kim Jong-un makes public debut at lavish North Korean parade

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, the youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as the nation's next leader ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-10-10T22:18:00Z)

With an Apple Move to Verizon, a Shift in the Market

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google 's Android software, Apple 's chief executive, Steven P. Jobs , plans to bring the iPhone to Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States. After more ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-08T21:51:45Z)

Aetna, other insurers develop plans to help cut costs

The Wall Street Journal : "Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) is developing plans to pay a major San Diego medical group enhanced fees for providing extra services to keep patients healthier, and to share any resulting cost savings. With a similar cost-saving ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-11T05:20:21Z)

Apple Plans to Offer IPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google 's Android software, Steven P. Jobs , Apple 's chief executive, finally plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-09T01:47:58Z)

China Seeks to Add Emerging-Market Currencies to Its Reserves

Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- China is moving to add more emerging-market currencies to its foreign-exchange reserves, a strategy central banks around the world are following to diversify their $8.7 trillion in holdings. "We can diversify more the foreign ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-11T08:40:47Z)

Tour company teams up with Ken Burns

Filmmaker Ken Burns is partnering with the Tauck tour company to offer trips to national parks, Civil War sites and other destinations related to Burns' documentaries. "We have been so thrilled at the ability to travel to these national parks and have had ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-10-10T19:33:22Z)

Austin Collie, Aaron Francisco starting

INDIANAPOLIS -- Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon are both active for the Colts today for their game at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Chiefs. And Aaron Francisco is the strong safety who will replace Melvin Bullitt in the lineup. Collie's been battling a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T18:28:56Z)

UPDATE 3-McDonald's, US say health insurance report false

McDonald's had about 14,000 U.S. restaurants in 2009. Most of the company's franchisees offer a limited-benefit plan and nearly 30,000 employees have chosen to be covered by the "mini-med" policies, Russell said. Employees pay around $14 per week for a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T23:12:49Z)

Profit over principle: Insurers renege on promises to offer child-only policies mandated by health care law

Sept. 23 was a good day for average Americans: It marked the implementation of the first substantial rulings under the new health care provisions designed to help people find adequate, affordable health insurance. Among the first provisions, some of which ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-30T00:47:03Z)

U.S. Commits to Asia as China's Claims Rile Neighbors

(Updates with report of China-Japan agreement in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates reassured Asian countries that the U.S. remains committed to the region's security, and pushed for multilateral solutions to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-11T06:24:46Z)

Japan "urges China to set up communication system"

Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa on Monday urged his Chinese counterpart to set up a bilateral maritime communications system quickly following a row over disputed islands, Kyodo news agency said. Kitazawa and Liang Guanglie met in Hanoi on the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T06:46:15Z)

Asia shares mixed as bank worries offset deals

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The region's lackluster performance followed a down session on Wall Street, where losses were led by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T05:28:36Z)

New Mandela book goes on sale

A new volume of Nelson Mandela memoirs goes on sale on Tuesday in 22 countries and 20 languages. Conversations with Myself was compiled with the 92-year-old Mandela's blessing by a team of archivists, editors and collaborators who worked from decades of ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-11T06:31:56Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone for Verizon Wireless

Washington - Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:34:24Z)

Currency battles heat up in Asia as foreign funds drive currencies to export-bruising highs

MUMBAI , India (AP) — It's boom time in Asia , only Premal Udani, who runs an Indian apparel exporting company, says he has little to show for it. That rush of money — replicated across emerging Asia as investors seek a haven of high-growth amid ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-11T07:57:50Z)

Verizon CEO won't confirm iPhone-Verizon deal

Verizon Wireless chief executive Lowell McAdam said on Wednesday that he wouldn't confirm a Wall Street Journal report that Apple is preparing its iPhone to operate on Verizon's CDMA network. In a news conference at the CTIA-The Wireless Association fall ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-06T19:23:48Z)

Filmmaker Ken Burns designing tours

NEW YORK -- Filmmaker Ken Burns is partnering with the Tauck tour company to offer trips to national parks, Civil War sites and other destinations related to Burns' documentaries. "We have been so thrilled at the ability to travel to these national parks ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-10T07:51:51Z)

Chiefs Buzz | Waters plays at left tackle; Colts cut former Chief Morgan; stingy defense

Chiefs guard Brian Waters was forced to play left tackle Sunday for the first time in his career, after starter Branden Albert suffered an apparent left arm injury. After Albert was helped from the field, Waters slid to his left and took the first snaps of ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-11T06:24:46Z)

The Most Disruptive iPhone Yet

Remember when I said Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) isn't ready for the iPhone ? Forget it. Citing an anonymous source in direct contact with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) , The New York Times on Friday confirmed that the two companies plan to introduce an iPhone 4 for ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-10T16:20:05Z)

Excerpts from Mandela book

Excerpts from a new volume of Nelson Mandela memoirs, "Conversations with Myself," that goes on sale Tuesday around the world. ___ From a 1969 letter to his then-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, after he was informed of the death of his son, Thembi, in a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T07:36:21Z)

New Mandela book offers personal portrait

A new volume of Nelson Mandela memoirs goes on sale Tuesday in 22 countries and 20 languages. "Conversations with Myself" was compiled with the 92-year-old Mandela's blessing by a team of archivists, editors and collaborators who worked from decades of ... (Source: Business Day South Africa 2010-10-11T07:14:53Z)

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 2010-10-11T07:57:50Z)

North Korean celebration marks public introduction of Kim Jong Il's heir

PYONGYANG, North Korea — The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-11T07:07:43Z)

Austin Collie, Pierre Garcon Injury Updates: Indianapolis Colts WRs Both Active

Wide receivers Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon are both active for Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs, which should be a boon to an already-clicking Indianapolis Colts passing game. If you are giving Peyton Manning even more viable targets to throw to ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-10T16:05:46Z)

New Mandela Book Offers Personal Portrait, AF

JOHANNESBURG (AP) A new volume of Nelson Mandela memoirs goes on sale Tuesday in 22 countries and 20 languages. "Conversations with Myself" was compiled with the 92-year-old Mandela's blessing by a team of archivists, editors and collaborators who worked ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-10-11T07:36:21Z)

Mandela book endorsed by anti-apartheid icon offers personal portrait, with faults, frailties

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A new volume of Nelson Mandela memoirs goes on sale Tuesday in 22 countries and 20 languages. "Conversations with Myself" was compiled with the 92-year-old Mandela's blessing by a team of archivists, editors and collaborators who ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-10-11T06:17:37Z)

Verizon's iPhone Could Use Its LTE 4G Technology

One of the top priorities at Verizon Wireless is becoming the second mobile carrier to offer high-speed 4G coverage to its customers across the country as soon as possible. Verizon President Lowell McAdam said this week that the company has upped the ante ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-08T21:01:38Z)

North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Newspapers publish excerpts from new Mandela book

Nelson Mandela's new memoirs explore his anguish over the toll political activism took on his family, according to excerpts that appeared in Sunday newspapers around the world. The excerpts offer readers a sneak peak of "Conversations with Myself," which ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-10T15:37:08Z)

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