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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 4:40 pm

GM Defends Volt While Critics Say It's Not a Real Electric Car

Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., the largest U.S. automaker, is disputing accusations that its low-emission Chevrolet Volt is a hybrid and not a true electric vehicle a month before the car goes on sale. Auto critics Edmunds.com, Motor Trend and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-11T20:58:05Z)

Chilean miners not detailing their ordeal - yet

COPIAPO, Chile - The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their overnight media ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-15T21:57:46Z)

Iconic Podium Protestor Tommie Smith Puts Medal Up For Auction

Tommie Smith, famous for his iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, has put his gold medal and running shoes up for auction with a New York-based memorabilia vendor. Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos were expelled from the Games ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-14T10:53:13Z)

Millions worldwide watch Chilean mine drama unfold

They were inspired by the miners' fortitude and camaraderie. They were amazed by the engineering feat that saved the men's lives. And they were grateful for some good news for a change. From Australia to the coal fields of Appalachia, people in seemingly ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T22:00:08Z)

Liverpool owners complete sale to owners of Boston Red Sox after court fight

LONDON - Liverpool says the soccer club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox. The $476 million takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous American owners. The deal went ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T21:07:39Z)

Nelnet, Inc. Announces Results of Fixed Price Cash Tender Offer For Notes of Nelnet Student ...

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) announced today that it has accepted for purchase the principal amount of the outstanding senior auction rate student loan asset-backed notes and subordinate auction rate student ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-15T10:09:05Z)

SL Industries, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its Tender Offer to Repurchase Up to $20 ...

MT. LAUREL, N.J. , Oct. 14 -- SL Industries, Inc. (Amex: SLI) (the "Company") today announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer, which expired at 12:00 Midnight, New York City Time, on October 13, 2010 . Based on the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-14T12:26:17Z)

Native Son Cheers Chilean Mine Rescue

As the son of a Chilean miner — born and raised in a mining culture in Sewell, Chile — it was very difficult to stay away from watching the dramatic rescue of the miners in the San Jose Mine in Copiapo, Chile. It was even more difficult stay away from ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-15T21:29:08Z)

Dell Streak, HTC Surround, white Samsung Fascinate, and Taylor Swift-ified white SE X10 coming ...

Pre sale begins today on all four exclusive devices: Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10 in White with The Essential Taylor Swift Experience, Dell Streak™, HTC Surround™ based on Windows Phone 7 and White Samsung Fascinate™ MINNEAPOLIS – Best Buy Mobile ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-15T05:15:36Z)

Liverpool Sale to Red Sox Owner Finalized

The battle for ownership of Liverpool F. C. ended Friday with the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, the owners of the Boston Red Sox , for about $480 million. The consummation of the deal came after the outgoing owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Tom Hicks another step closer to exiting sports ownership after contested sale of Liverpool

DALLAS - A decade after his epic signing of Alex Rodriguez, Tom Hicks is one sale away from becoming a former pro sports owner — probably for good. The date of that record-breaking $252 million contract between Rodriguez and Major League Baseball's Texas ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T21:00:30Z)

Fascinate and Xperia X10 in White, Dell Streak on Pre-Sale at Best Buy

Best Buy Mobile has just announced a series of four handsets that should soon become available for purchase in the United States exclusively via its stores nationwide, including white versions of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 or Samsung Fascinate, as well as ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-15T08:00:14Z)

New GM stock for sale to workers

With General Motors outlining how more than 600,000 workers, retirees and dealers can buy new GM stock -- and announcing plans Tuesday to help expand a network of charging stations to support its new Chevrolet Volt and future electric cars -- the pace of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-13T07:41:08Z)

Pandora to offer gift cards

NEW YORK (AP) — Pandora is permitting its fans to give gift subscriptions to its Internet radio site, allowing for perks including unlimited listening without advertising. The Pandora One subscription service has been available for over a year but the ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-10-15T09:33:18Z)

T-Mobile Jumps Into The Pre-Paid Fray

T-Mobile is jumping into the prepaid wireless broadband space (who isn't?) and Engadget has posted a leaked employee training guide that highlights the new plans. The company plans to offer a $10 package that nets you 100MB of data or a weeks' access, a $ ... (Source: Broadband Dslreports 2010-10-07T07:05:18Z)

Chilean miners flooded with soccer invitations

MADRID - Invitations are flooding in for the freed Chilean miners to visit leading European and Latin American football clubs. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 to visit the Santiago Bernabeu stadium "to celebrate their lesson of life ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-10-14T19:07:09Z)

Freed Chilean miners receive invitations from top European, Latin American soccer clubs

MADRID - The freed Chilean miners are being flooded with invitations to visit leading European and Latin American soccer teams. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 to visit Santiago Bernabeu stadium "to celebrate their lesson of life ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T18:09:53Z)

Released Chilean miners receive invitations to top soccer clubs

MADRID - Invitations are flooding in for the freed Chilean miners to visit leading European and Latin American soccer teams. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 to visit the Santiago Bernabeu stadium "to celebrate their lesson of life ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-10-14T18:38:31Z)

Official: HTC 7 Surround, White Samsung Fascinate, Dell Streak, And White Xperia X10 Best ...

I have great news for you handset lovers out there because four exclusive devices are available for pre sale beginning today. We are talking about Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in White with The Essential Taylor Swift Experience, Dell Streak, HTC Surround based ... (Source: Soft Sailor 2010-10-15T10:09:05Z)

Internet radio service Pandora to offer gift cards

Pandora is permitting its fans to give gift subscriptions to its Internet radio site, allowing for perks including unlimited listening without advertising. The Pandora One subscription service has been available for over a year but the company announced ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T13:45:01Z)

Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet (Electronics)

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet RX-44 - Works with AT&T; and T Mobile service only. WiFi Internet Tablet with Linux Internet Tablet OS, Integrated slide Qwerty keypad, GPS, ALS to control back light, micro USB OTG, 2GB internal flash memory, single mini SC card ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-15T19:48:55Z)

Tommie Smith, in Black Power salute, to sell gold medal

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Tommie Smith is selling the gold medal he won at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, where his Black Power salute on the podium shocked the sports world. The former San Jose State runner has put his gold medal for the 200 meters and ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-12T23:55:51Z)

Business of Plugging In 2010: Details on upcoming enhAT-PZEV and E85 Chevy Volt models ...

The way General Motors will deal with the separate emissions regulations for California and the rest of the U.S. is by offering the Chevrolet Volt in at different powertrain flavors by 2012. Tony Posawatz, the vehicle line director for the Volt, explained ... (Source: autoblog 2010-10-15T09:54:46Z)

Chilean miners must deal with lives profoundly changed

COPIAPO, Chile — They emerged changed men from the hole in the Chilean desert, once-unsung gold and copper miners from an obscure town in the country's barren north. Rescued from a granite prison half a mile underground, their first hours of freedom ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-15T22:12:05Z)

Tommie Smith to put medal from controversial 1968 Olympics protest up for auction

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Tommie Smith is going for gold again. Forty-two years after his black-gloved salute on the victory stand became one of the most indelible images of the Mexico City Olympics, the former San Jose State runner wants to sell his 200 meters ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-14T20:47:22Z)

Millions watch Chilean mine rescue on TV and Internet; 'For once a story with a good ending'

They were inspired by the miners' fortitude and camaraderie. They were amazed by the engineering feat that saved the men's lives. And they were grateful for some good news for a change. From Australia to the coal fields of Appalachia, people in seemingly ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-10-13T21:52:58Z)

The world stops and watches Chilean miner saga unfold

They were inspired by the miners' fortitude and camaraderie. They were amazed by the engineering feat that saved the men's lives. And they were grateful for some good news for a change. From Australia to the coal fields of Appalachia, people in seemingly ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T02:10:40Z)

Pandora to Offer Gift Subscriptions

Internet radio site Pandora announced Thursday that it will offer the chance to purchase gift subscriptions through its Web site. Pandora offers a premium, ad-free service for $36 per year. Subscribers get unlimited listening time, without any ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-10-14T21:23:09Z)

T-Mobile outlines prepaid data plans for smartphones

T-Mobile USA said it will launch prepaid mobile data plans for its feature phones and smartphones. The carrier also unveiled prepaid mobile data offerings for its webConnect plans. The nation's No. 4 carrier said that starting Oct. 18 it will offer a ... (Source: FierceWireless 2010-10-13T17:06:38Z)

Nelnet Reports Results Of Fixed Price Cash Tender Offer - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Nelnet Inc. (NNI: News ) said it has accepted for purchase the principal amount of the outstanding senior auction rate student loan asset-backed notes and subordinate auction rate student loan asset-backed notes of Nelnet Student Loan Trust ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T10:09:05Z)

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