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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 7:41 pm

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

Vedanta says Cairn India open offer price final

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Vedanta Resources said on Monday the open offer price for Cairn India's minority shareholders is the final price, but added that it cannot move forward with the offer until it gets regulatory approval. "We have given a very lucrative ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-11T08:26:28Z)

US expert: Chile "good and lucky" but risks remain

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — Chile has done a remarkable job of preparing to rescue 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground, but many risks remain simply because never before has anyone tried to rescue miners from such depths, a U.S. mine safety expert said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-13T02:19:01Z)

Here is the latest Missouri news from The Associated Press, MO

HUMANSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 4-year-old southwest Missouri boy has died after a chimney collapsed on him while he and a friend played near an abandoned house. KTTS radio reports another 4-year-old boy suffered a broken leg in the accident yesterday in ... (Source: KSPR.com 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

Texas A&M offering cut-rate tickets to Dish subscribers who can't watch Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M is offering a deal to Dish subscribers caught in the middle of a corporate dispute. Dish subscribers stopped receiving access to Fox Sports' 19 regional sports networks, FX and the National Geographic Channel on ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-12T22:44:16Z)

Vedanta likely to raise Cairn open offer price: paper

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India-focused miner Vedanta Resources ( VED.L ), which is bidding for Cairn India ( CAIL.BO ), is likely to raise the open offer price for minority shareholders of the energy explorer, the Business Standard reported on Monday. Vedanta is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T04:15:55Z)

East Baton Rouge offers gas for guns

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners uncertain amid court hearing and new offers

LONDON - Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T16:24:53Z)

U.S. nudges Palestinians to answer Israeli proposal

The United States nudged the Palestinian Authority to make a counter-offer to Israel's proposal for a new freeze on building in Jewish settlements if the Palestinians recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T22:29:57Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T16:47:32Z)

In La., trade your gun for a gasoline gift card

BATON ROUGE — Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden announced the ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-10-12T12:14:20Z)

B.R. churches offer gas for guns

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden announced ... (Source: WWL-TV 2010-10-11T21:26:43Z)

First Chilean miner expected to surface later tonight

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile --- Fresh air and freedom were just hours away Tuesday for the first of 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground for 69 days, men whose endurance and unity captivated the world as the Chilean government meticulously prepared their ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-12T23:05:44Z)

Party staged for heir apparent in North Korea

North Korea- The party in Pyongyang stretched into Monday as North Koreans took the day off to celebrate a major political anniversary and to revel in the unveiling of leader Kim Jong Il's heir apparent, 26-year-old son Kim Jong Un. Families packed baskets ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

Liverpool sale heads to court

LONDON -- Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

Downtown housing program in full swing

A University of Iowa-Iowa City housing partnership has started to hit its stride, a city planner said. Called the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, the program aims to improve the balance between rental properties and long-term residents in ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2010-10-12T13:47:24Z)

Aggies offer help to Dish subscribers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M is offering a deal to Dish subscribers caught in the middle of a corporate dispute. Dish subscribers stopped receiving access to Fox Sports' 19 regional sports networks, FX and the National Geographic Channel on Oct. 1 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-12T22:44:16Z)

Missouri-Texas A&M Preview

Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is a big reason why his team is unbeaten, but as the No. 21 Tigers prepare to begin a challenging stretch of their schedule, they are concerned about a hip injury he suffered last weekend. Gabbert will be back under ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-13T01:00:16Z)

University of Iowa and Iowa City offer program to increase homeownership

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa and Iowa City have teamed up for a program to increase homeownership to a wider base of buyers. The program, UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, is renovating houses near downtown. The Gazette says the ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-10-11T13:05:38Z)

Party rolls on as North Korea celebrates its heir apparent

Pyongyang, North Korea — The party in Pyongyang stretched into Monday as North Koreans took the day off to celebrate a major political anniversary and to revel in the unveiling of leader Kim Jong Il's heir-apparent, son Kim Jong Un. Families packed ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-12T04:57:41Z)

Chile official says first miner to surface Tuesday

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The first of 33 trapped miners is expected to be lifted to the surface late Tuesday after surviving more than two months about half a mile below ground, Chilean officials announced. Mining Minister Laurence Golborne announced said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

Iowa City, University of Iowa unite for housing program

Iowa City, Ia. — The University of Iowa and Iowa City have teamed for a program to increase homeownership to a wider base of buyers. The program, UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, is renovating houses near downtown. The program buys former rental ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-12T09:58:20Z)

Kim Jong Il's No. 1 son has some issues with plan for succession

BEIJING - The casino-loving eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il -- once viewed as his possible successor before trying to sneak into Japan to go to Disneyland -- says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to his youngest half-brother. It was ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-13T01:07:26Z)

Apple's Jobs is planning 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, plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-10T01:18:09Z)

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)

No change in open offer price for Cairn India: Vedanta

Mumbai, Oct 11 (PTI) Amid Cairn Energy forming a panel to secure the interest of minority shareholders in the sale of its Indian interest, its suitor Vedanta today ruled out raising the open offer price for minority shareholders. Its open offer itself ... (Source: MSN India 2010-10-11T17:44:48Z)

Newspapers Say Verizon iPhone is a Sure Thing

Last week the Wall Street Journal published a fairly certain report that Apple is indeed preparing an iPhone that'll be running on Verizon network sometime soon. While such reports have been rumor ever since the original iPhone launched years ago, the ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Missouri teens to hold vigil against bullying

SPRINGFIELD, MO (AP) - A southwest Missouri group is inviting people to a candle vigil to take a stand against intolerance and bullying. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the GALAXY youth center in Springfield. Maxwell Coffey says he helped ... (Source: Kait 8 2010-10-12T14:44:40Z)

Teens in southwest Missouri plan vigil to reject bullying, offer help to gay teens

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri group is inviting people to a candle vigil to take a stand against intolerance and bullying. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the GALAXY youth center in Springfield. Maxwell Coffey says he helped ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-10-12T12:07:11Z)

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