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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 6:41 am

Israel offers deal with conditions

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said for the first time that he would extend the settlement restrictions in the West Bank - if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish national homeland. The idea, while innocuous to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-12T06:59:22Z)

NY man arrested after streaking at Obama Pa. rally

Billionaire Alki David says a man arrested after streaking at President Barack Obama's weekend rally in Philadelphia was trying to win a $1 million Internet challenge. Police say 24-year-old Juan J. Rodriguez of New York City was charged with indecent ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T04:00:25Z)

Moscow wants Arnold Schwarzenegger's muscle

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Moscow yesterday and ended up being offered the mayoralty of the city by the Russian President. Dmitry Medvedev's joking offer was not the only odd event in the former bodybuilder's visit. He also pumped a ... (Source: The Independent 2010-10-12T10:05:29Z)

Three killed in violent car accident near intersection of Leavenworth County Road 1, Kansas ...

Three people were killed in a violent accident near the intersection of Leavenworth County Road 1 and Kansas Highway 32 Sunday evening, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. KHP Lt. David Porter said two cars were involved in the accident, which occurred about 9 ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-11T09:16:34Z)

Singapore's Lim ups offer for Liverpool to $507M

Singapore billionaire Peter Lim has raised his offer for Premier League club Liverpool to 320 million pounds ($507 million), with an additional 40 million pounds ($63 million) offered to pay for new players. Lim says in a statement that he would also ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-12T11:09:55Z)

NY man arrested after streaking at Obama rally in Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man arrested after streaking at a rally for President Barack Obama over the weekend was trying to win a $1 million Internet challenge, a billionaire entrepreneur said. Alki David recently offered the million-dollar prize to the ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-10-12T10:19:48Z)

David Stern: NBA eyeing Brazil

PARIS -- David Stern is promising Brazilian fans they will soon have the chance to watch NBA players in action in their own country. The NBA commissioner said during a news conference Wednesday that preseason games will be held in Brazil "likely prior to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-06T20:35:22Z)

Mexico Launches Helicopter Search of Falcon Lake for David Hartley's Body

Mexican authorities have launched a search using boats and helicopters for the body of an American who was allegedly killed by Mexican pirates on a lake bordering the two countries. The Mexican promise of help in the search for the body of David Hartley ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-06T21:11:10Z)

UPDATE 3-Harbin Electric CEO, PE fund offer to take co private

BANGALORE, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Harbin Electric Inc ( HRBN.O ) said its chief executive and his affiliates offered $24 per share to take the Chinese electric motors maker private, valuing the company at $745.7 million. The offer represents a premium of 20 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T15:43:07Z)

Harbin Electric, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRBN) Soars On Buyout Offer

Harbin Electric, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HRBN ) this morning said that its Board of Directors has received a proposal letter from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tianfu Yang and Baring Private Equity Asia Group Limited ("Baring") for Mr. Yang and an ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-10-11T16:54:42Z)

Two Bonner Springs High graduates killed in violent car accident near intersection of Leavenworth County Road ...

Three people, including two Bonner Springs High School graduates, were killed in a violent accident near the intersection of Leavenworth County Road 1 and Kansas Highway 32 Sunday night, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. KHP Lt. David Porter said two cars ... (Source: Basehor Sentinel 2010-10-09T23:59:24Z)

Medvedev says he can offer Moscow mayor post to Arnold

Moscow, Oct 11 (PTI) Welcoming California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Russia, President Dmitry Medvedev today jokingly said he could offer him the post of Moscow''s mayor if he had Russian citizenship. Schwarzenegger arrived in Moscow at the head of ... (Source: MSN India 2010-10-11T14:53:00Z)

Harbin Electric Offered 'Going Private' Bid From CEO Yang

China 's Harbin Electric ( HRBN ) traded significantly higher Monday after its board of directors said it received a "going private" bid from its chief executive Tianfu Yang. The deal would call for Yang to acquire all of the electric motor developer's ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-11T22:02:30Z)

Lions Gate Entertainment proposes to combine with MGM, gets financier Carl Icahn's support

NEW YORK (AP) — Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday it has sent a proposal for a combination with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-12T12:00:01Z)

West Bank building freeze deal rejected

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to extend a freeze on building in West Bank settlements if the Palestinian leadership declares that it recognizes Israel as the Jewish state. The offer was promptly rejected by the ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-12T13:25:55Z)

Singapore's Lim raises offer for Liverpool

Singapore billionaire Peter Lim has raised his offer for Liverpool to 320 million pounds ($507 million), with an additional 40 million pounds ($63 million) offered to pay for new players. Lim says in a statement that he would also acquire 200 million ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-12T11:09:55Z)

NY man arrested after streaking at Obama Philadelphia rally

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Billionaire Alki David says a man arrested after streaking at an Obama rally in Philadelphia over the weekend was trying to win a $1 million Internet challenge. Police said 24-year-old Juan J. Rodriguez of New York City was charged ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-10-12T08:03:48Z)

Malaysia's YTL to launch 4G network next month

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysian conglomerate YTL said Monday it would launch its 4G mobile Internet network on Nov. 18 and plans to offer Internet television in conjunction with US-based Sezmi Corp. YTL Communications Sdn. Bhd., a unit of YTL group ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-11T12:01:12Z)

Head-on accident kills 3 in Leavenworth County

Three people died after a head-on collision in Leavenworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident happened Sunday night on Kansas 32 between Lawrence and Linwood. The patrol's accident report says a car driven by 30-year-old Mathew Nuzik of ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-12T00:47:09Z)

Lions Gate offering to combine with MGM

Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday it has sent a proposal for a combination with financially troubled ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T12:42:58Z)

Singapore billionaire Lim raises Liverpool offer

SINGAPORE -- Singapore billionaire Peter Lim has raised his offer for Premier League club Liverpool to $507 million, with an additional $63 million offered to pay for new players. Lim says in a statement that he would also acquire $317 million of the club ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

YTL plans hybrid TV by end-2011

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11, 2010): YTL Communications Sdn Bhd will launch wireless hybrid TV service by end-2011, making Malaysia the first in the world to offer the next-generation service. Today, it signed the licence and services agreement with Sezmi ... (Source: The Sun 2010-10-11T12:58:28Z)

YTL Communications To Launch Wireless Hybrid TV Service By End-2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- YTL Communications Sdn Bhd will launch an all-wireless hybrid television (TV) service by end-2011, making Malaysia the first in the world to offer the next-generation service. This is made possible with the signing of the ... (Source: Bernama 2010-10-12T00:54:18Z)

Schwarzenegger Says Silicon Valley's 'Wild Look' Lures Medvedev

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Silicon Valley's "free spirit" impressed Russian President Dmitry Medvedev most during a visit to the U.S. technology hub this summer. "There's a wild look when you come from ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T11:45:42Z)

Faux World Cup Draws Attention To Homelessness

Teams of homeless soccer players representing nearly 60 nations gathered in Brazil this month for a faux World Cup designed to raise awareness about homelessness and offer those in need a way out. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-30T03:17:23Z)

Falcon Lake shooting suspects believed to be members of Zetas

The two suspects in the murder of American David Hartley are believed to be members of the Zetas. Mexican officials identified two brothers as suspects over the weekend. Both are from Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, which is near the abandoned town where David and ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-10-12T13:11:36Z)

Stern: Expect NBA preseason game in Brazil before 2014

PARIS (AP) -- David Stern is promising Brazilian fans they will soon have the chance to watch NBA players in action in their own country. The NBA commissioner said during a news conference Wednesday that preseason games will be held in Brazil "likely prior ... (Source: NBA 2010-10-06T22:51:23Z)

Israel makes settlement offer, Palestinians say no

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered the Palestinians a trade off on Monday to revive peace talks they quit -- a new freeze on building in settlements if they recognize Israel as a Jewish state. The Palestinians immediately rejected making any such ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T00:11:21Z)

Fishermen Take Their Chances on Falcon Lake

FALCON LAKE - Some fishermen continue to take their chances on Falcon Lake. Many say they're not afraid to cross the boundary and fish in Mexico. Baiting the biggest fish on Falcon Lake is still the greatest lure for a fisherman like Bob Stevens. He ... (Source: KRGV.com 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

MGM reconsiders $2 bln offer from India's Sahara

Indian conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar says that the creditors of struggling Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have agreed to reconsider its $2 billion cash offer for the company. The development marks a reversal from last week, when Sahara said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T00:55:24Z)

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