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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 6:40 pm

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)

San Francisco 49ers get in the spirit for Battle of the Bay

This weekend's 49ers-Raiders game at Candlestick Park couldn't offer much less in the way of championship stakes. The 49ers (0-5) are one of three winless teams in the NFL, while the Raiders (2-3) are trying to avoid an eighth consecutive season with at ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-15T04:46:58Z)

49ers note: Rivalry is real for 49ers, despite the standings

This weekend's San Francisco 49ers-Oakland Raiders game at Candlestick Park couldn't offer much less in the way of championship stakes. The 49ers (0-5) are one of three winless teams in the NFL, while the Raiders (2-3) are trying to avoid an eighth ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-15T07:17:17Z)

New Coca-Cola Enterprises shares start trading

New shares of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. opened trading on Monday, reflecting a $10-per-share dividend from the completion Sunday of the $3.4 billion sale of its North American operations to Coca-Cola Co. THE SPARK: Coca-Cola, the world's biggest soft ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-04T16:55:50Z)

San Francisco 49ers notebook: Team gets into spirit of the Battle of the Bay against Oakland ...

This weekend's 49ers -Raiders game at Candlestick Park couldn't offer much less in the way of championship stakes. The 49ers (0-5) are one of three winless teams in the NFL, while the Raiders (2-3) are trying to avoid an eighth consecutive season with at ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-15T13:15:12Z)

Harris Interactive® Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results Conference Call

NEW YORK , Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Interactive Inc. (Nasdaq: HPOL - News ), a leading global custom market research firm, today announced that it will conduct a teleconference and webcast to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2011 results ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-14T16:01:02Z)

Sanofi-aventis Commences Tender Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genzyme for $69 per Share in Cash

PARIS , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanofi-aventis [(EURONEXT: SAN - News ) and (NYSE: SNY - News )] announced today it has commenced a tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ - News ) for $69 per ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

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)

Halliburton gets Iraq contract from Exxon Mobil

HOUSTON (AP) -- Oilfield-services provider Halliburton Co. said Thursday that it won a contract from Exxon Mobil Corp. to refurbish wells in southern Iraq. Halliburton said it will offer technical help, a rig and other equipment to work over wells in the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-14T20:40:12Z)

Chamber of Commerce Denies Foreign Money Funding Campaign Ads

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the conservative business lobbying group that has vowed to spend $75 million to influence the midterm elections, is denying a report from a liberal group that it is using money from foreign corporations on campaign ads. "These ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-05T19:46:27Z)

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)

SD political parties warned against food for votes

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota attorney general and the U.S. attorney have cautioned the state's major political parties that it's inappropriate to offer food for votes. A letter issued Thursday by Marty Jackley and Brenden Johnson says new concerns ... (Source: KSFY.com 2010-10-14T21:30:19Z)

Government to report on $1 trillion-plus deficit

The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:08:42Z)

Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool soccer club sold after Dallas judge lifts restraining order

Dallas financier Tom Hicks had his ownership of Liverpool Football Club sold from under him Friday after a he ended a legal effort to have a Texas judge halt the sale. Liverpool was officially sold to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

New Coca-Cola Enterprises shares open trading after $3.4B sale of its N. American operations

THE SPARK: Coca-Cola, the world's biggest soft drink maker, closed on the deal on Sunday. It also includes about $8.8 billion in assumed debt, bringing the transaction's total value to almost $12.3 billion. Coca-Cola Enterprises bought certain Coca-Cola ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-04T17:03:00Z)

Franken to FEC: Investigate foreign cash charges against Chamber of Commerce

Sen. Al Franken is calling for the Federal Election Commission to investigate allegations from a liberal group that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — the pro-business association that's said it will spend $75 million on the midterm elections — used ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T22:02:28Z)

H&R Block put options in play as shares drop

HRB - H&R Block, Inc. – Investors are bulking up on H&R Block put options this afternoon following reports the provider of tax services acquired tax-preparation firm 2SS Holdings for $287 million in cash. HRB's shares dropped like a rock today, falling ... (Source: FXStreet.com 2010-10-15T04:25:29Z)

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)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

BNY Mellon Shareowner Services Appointed as Exchange Agent and Transfer Agent for Coca ...

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BNY Mellon Shareowner Services has been appointed as exchange agent for Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) in connection with the recently-completed sale of CCE's North American bottling business to The ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-15T12:46:34Z)

Halliburton gets contract to refurbish wells in Iraq for Exxon Mobil

HOUSTON — Oilfield-services provider Halliburton Co. said Thursday that it won a contract from Exxon Mobil Corp. to refurbish wells in southern Iraq. Halliburton said it will offer technical help, a rig and other equipment to work over wells in the West ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-14T20:33:03Z)

Republicans Don't Trust Americans

Republican fundraisers are treating Americans like little children, as if the GOP knows best and must shelter the youngsters from the truth. It's like when a kindergartner asks his father if mommy is coming home soon, and the widower replies that she's on ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-15T19:56:04Z)

MarketAxess to Host Conference Call Announcing 2010 Third Quarter Results

NEW YORK , Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX ), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for U.S. and European high-grade corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds and other types of fixed-income ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-14T19:57:15Z)

It's official: Another year, another trillion dollar deficit

The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: American Thinker 2010-10-15T14:55:25Z)

From the News-Sentinel

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is set to report today that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-10-15T14:19:38Z)

BioWare Confirms Dragon Age II Signature Edition, Pre-Order January 11

BioWare has just confirmed today the upcoming sequel's special edition, Dragon Age II will have Signature Edition, the limited edition will be available at the same price for those who pre-order the title before the 11th of January next year. The edition ... (Source: Soft Sailor 2010-10-15T13:15:12Z)

A Penny for Your Thoughts, A Dinner for Your Vote?

The South Dakota Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney have cautioned the state's major political parties that it's inappropriate to offer food for votes. A letter issued Thursday by Marty Jackley and Brenden Johnson says new concerns have been raised ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T01:48:01Z)

Parties Warned: No Food For Votes

PIERRE (AP) — The South Dakota attorney general and the U.S. attorney have cautioned the state's major political parties that it's inappropriate to offer food for votes. A letter issued Thursday by Marty Jackley and Brenden Johnson says new concerns ... (Source: Yankton Daily Press 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Daily Deal: Purchase Dragon Age II: BioWare Signature Edition And Get Free Overnight Shipping

Description: Purchase Dragon Age II: BioWare Signature Edition and get free overnight shipping. Pre-order Dragon Age II before January 11, 2011 and receive an automatic upgrade to the BioWare Signature Edition. Terms & Conditions: Terms of offer subject to ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-15T19:48:55Z)

BioWare Announces Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition

BioWare states that, "we just want to reward our most loyal fans and present them with this special version as a 'thank you' for being an early adopter." If you were a fan of the first game, this is a hard offer to refuse. Qualified retailers include ... (Source: Overclockers Club 2010-10-14T18:09:53Z)

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