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Deals of the Hour / October 14, 2010, 10:39 am

NFL, Nike Stitch Apparel Deal

The NFL said it will split its apparel licensing rights among seven companies starting in April 2012 as it granted Nike Inc. highly-coveted on-field apparel rights. Watchers say the NFL's move to split the licenses among several companies will help boost ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T18:19:25Z)

Rescued miners OK in hospital, preparing for onslaught of attention as Chile impresses world

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - Chile's 33 rescued miners posed with the president and were poked by doctors on Thursday, itching to reunite with families and sleep in their own beds for the first time since a cave-in nearly killed them on Aug. 5. Relatives were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T16:08:11Z)

British judge's ruling overrides Dallas restraining order halting sale of Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool ...

LONDON – A British judge has granted an injunction against Liverpool owners that could clear the way for the club's sale to the parent company of the Boston Red Sox. High Court Judge Christopher Floyd issued an order Thursday against the legal action ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-14T17:05:27Z)

New deal establishes Nike as league's official uniform provider

CHICAGO -- Nike will become the NFL's official uniform provider in 2012 as part of an agreement involving the league and seven apparel partners. Don't miss any of the action with NFL Audio Pass , which gives you access to every game's radio calls. Find out ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-12T18:48:03Z)

London court rules against American owners in fight over sale of Liverpool

LONDON - A British judge has granted an injunction against Liverpool owners that could clear the way for the club's sale to the parent company of the Boston Red Sox. High Court Judge Christopher Floyd issued an order Thursday against the legal action taken ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T16:36:49Z)

Yahoo shares take off on talk of possible buyout bid from AOL and private equity firms

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are running up the price of Yahoo Inc. shares after a report saying AOL Inc. and a group of private equity firms may bid for the Web company. The stock climbed 70 cents, or 4.6 percent, to $15.95 in midday trading after rising ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-14T16:51:08Z)

Grandmother's ashes in favorite potted plant sold by mistake at Florida yard sale

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter in Florida walked away with them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violent, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T09:13:01Z)

NATO chief calls for anti-missile system

NATO allies are moving toward approving an anti-missile system that would protect Europe, the alliance's secretary general said Thursday, adding that he hoped Russia would join in creating such a shield. Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that, based on Thursday's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T17:12:37Z)

Republic Airways CEO: Marketing tie-up interesting, but company isn't for sale now

MINNEAPOLIS — The parent of Frontier Airlines is not for sale, although its CEO said on Wednesday that he would be interested in a marketing arrangement with a bigger airline. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. runs Frontier Airlines, and also does for-hire ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-13T21:45:49Z)

Republic Airways CEO works as flight attendant in 'Undercover Boss'

While overseeing the merger of two airlines, Republic Airways Holdings Inc. CEO Bryan Bedford donned a toupee, put on a flight attendant's uniform, and went undercover to hear and see what his employees are saying. He got a close look at how some workers ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-14T04:19:31Z)

U.S., NATO back Afghan Taliban outreach

U.S. and NATO leaders said on Thursday they were ready to help Afghan President Hamid Karzai pursue reconciliation with the Taliban, but cautioned that it was a complex process that may not bear fruit. Speaking a day after a senior NATO official said the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T17:12:37Z)

AOL and Private-Equity Firms Explore Buying Yahoo

AOL Inc. and several private-equity firms are exploring making an offer to buy Yahoo Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported late yesterday. According to the report, one of the scenarios under discussion is a complex deal in which China's Alibaba Group wou ... (Source: ISEDB 2010-10-14T13:30:42Z)

Liverpool sale saga lurches on after new twist

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's bitter ownership wrangle rumbled into Thursday after George Gillett and Tom Hicks launched an 11th hour legal bid to stop the club being sold to Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry. Weeks of bitterness appeared to be drawing to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T10:53:13Z)

Grandma's ashes mistakenly sold at Florida yard sale

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter in Florida walked away with them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-14T15:32:24Z)

Grandma's Ashes Sold at Florida Yard Sale

A bargain hunter in Fort Walton Beach walked away from a recent yard sale with Grandma Marge's ashes. Some of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend yard sale hosted by ... (Source: WOKV.com 2010-10-14T10:24:35Z)

NFL inks new apparel deals, with Nike, New Era and Under Armour beginning in 2012

CHICAGO (AP) — Nike Inc. will become the NFL 's official uniform provider in 2012 as part of an agreement involving the league and seven apparel partners, ousting rival Reebok to also provide all fan apparel. Reebok will remain the league's official ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-12T16:39:12Z)

Caritas Christi sale edges forward

T he proposed $895 million sale of Caritas Christi Health Care to a New York private-equity firm won unanimous approval from the state's Public Health Council yesterday. The nine-member Department of Public Health board signed off on a deal that would ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-14T04:55:19Z)

GM setting aside 5 percent of stock for employees, dealers in IPO

Detroit — Five percent of General Motors' common shares are being set aside for employees and dealers to buy in the company's initial stock sale. GM disclosed the amount today in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. GM says it asked ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-14T16:51:08Z)

Rescue Of 33 Trapped Miners Transforms Chile

Rescue operations at the San Jose Mine in northern Chile were a success. The 33 men stuck half a mile underground for more than two months were all brought to the earth's surface in apparently good health. The world watched as the nation celebrated. (Source: NPR News 2010-10-14T12:19:07Z)

Next for Chile: Miners' recovery, cause of mine collapse

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — Chileans reveled Thursday in the stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As the celebration fades, however, several key questions await resolution. Officials at the copper and gold mine whose collapse trapped ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-14T11:29:01Z)

Russia signs six-year deal to host F1 Grand Prix in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Russia will host Grand Prix races near the Black Sea resort of Sochi starting in 2014 after signing a six-year contract with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday. Ecclestone and a regional Russian construction official ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-14T16:58:18Z)

NATO to Offer 'Practical' Help for Afghan Peace Talks

(Updates with Hague comment in sixth paragraph.) Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- NATO forces are willing to offer "practical assistance" to aid the Afghan government's peace talks with Taliban rebels, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said. The chairman ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-14T15:03:46Z)

Republic Airways CEO: Marketing tie-up would be interesting, but company isn't for sale now

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The parent of Frontier Airlines is not for sale, although its CEO says he would be interested in a marketing arrangement with a bigger airline. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. runs Frontier Airlines, and also does for-hire flying for ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-13T20:48:33Z)

Russia reaches deal to host F1 Grand Prix

SOCHI, Russia - Russia will host grand prix races near the Black Sea resort of Sochi starting in 2014 after signing a six-year deal with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday. Ecclestone and a regional Russian construction official penned the ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-14T13:09:14Z)

5 pct of GM stock set aside for employees in IPO

Five percent of General Motors' common shares are being set aside for employees and dealers to buy in the company's initial stock sale. GM disclosed the amount Thursday in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. GM says it asked ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T16:22:30Z)

AG Martha Coakley OKs $895M sale of Caritas Christi Health Care

A ttorney General Martha Coakley's brokerage of a restructured $895 million deal for Cerberus Capital Management to buy Caritas Christi Health Care pushed the private equity firm to the limit of what it deemed acceptable terms. But Coakley's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-07T15:47:51Z)

Russia signs 6-year deal to host F1 Grand Prix

SOCHI, Russia— Russia will host grand prix races near the Black Sea resort of Sochi starting in 2014 after signing a six-year contract with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday. Ecclestone and a regional Russian construction official penned ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-14T16:58:18Z)

State Public Health Council approves Caritas sale

T he proposed $895 million sale of Caritas Christ Health Care to a New York private-equity firm won unanimous approval of the state's Public Health Council yesterday. The nine-member Department of Public Health board signed off on a deal that would ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-14T04:26:41Z)

5% of GM stock set aside for employees in IPO

The initial sale of GM's stock is expected to take place in November. A date and price at which shares will be sold have not been set officially. GM Chairman Ed Whitacre thinks GM's stock will be priced at between $20 and $25 a share. Employees and dealers ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-14T16:36:49Z)

AOL, Private-Equity Firms Explore Offer to Buy Yahoo

(The Wall Street Journal) - AOL Inc. and several private-equity firms are exploring making an offer to buy Yahoo Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, devising a bold plan to marry two big internet brands facing steep challenges, The Wall ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-10-14T12:47:45Z)

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