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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 12:41 pm

Armed men sought in Concord takeover robberies

CONCORD -- Two armed men -- one wielding a shotgun and the other a handgun -- robbed a pair of restaurants Monday evening in what police described as takeover heists. The string began about 8:55 p.m. when two men wearing gloves and white cloths over their ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-10-19T18:46:54Z)

Air Canada nut-free buffer zone gets OK

OTTAWA — Air Canada and federal authorities appear to be on the same page when it comes to accommodating passengers with deadly nut allergies. The Canadian Transportation Agency issued a directive Tuesday that would require the airline to create a nut-fr ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-10-19T19:22:41Z)

November trial expected for UC Berkeley grads still held in Iran

MINNEAPOLIS -- The mother of one of two UC Berkeley graduates still jailed in Iran says the men have a Nov. 6 trial date, and their families hope that means a release soon after. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal remain in a Tehran prison more than a month after ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T15:12:09Z)

Mom of US hiker jailed in Iran expects Nov. trial

The mother of one of two American hikers still jailed in Iran said Tuesday that she's been told they will stand trial in November, and that it will finally give them the chance to formally deny the espionage charges against them. Shane Bauer and Josh ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:11:06Z)

BP Ties Bonuses To Safety

LONDON -- Most blue-chip companies see safety as a given. For BP employees, it's also a bonus. The oil giant's new chief executive, Bob Dudley , told staff Monday that fourth-quarter bonuses will be tied to safety performance as their sole measure as he ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-19T17:06:41Z)

Global Private Aviation Leader NetJets Inc. Announces Purchase Agreement for Embraer ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - (BUSINESS WIRE) - NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today the completion of a purchase agreement with Embraer to add up to 125 Platinum Edition Phenom 300s into the NetJets fleet. Terms of the deal were not disclosed ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-18T19:52:31Z)

EU ministers near deal on hedge funds

EU officials say they are near an agreement on new regulations for hedge funds. Governments have been wrestling for months over a so-called European passport for the freewheeling funds, which cater to rich and institutional investors. The passport would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T10:04:21Z)

Critical Mass cyclists report $1 million deal with New York City

NEW YORK -- Bicyclists who were arrested or ticketed in Critical Mass rides in New York say they have settled with the city for nearly $1 million. The 83 plaintiffs were among hundreds cited in the rides between 2004 and 2006. The rides are held regularly ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T13:03:18Z)

Two Wanted In Concord For String Of Armed Robberies

CONCORD, Calif. -- Two men in masks robbed two restaurants at gunpoint in Concord Monday night in what were likely related incidents, a police lieutenant said. The first robbery occurred at 8:56 p.m. at a Round Table Pizza restaurant in the 2900 block of ... (Source: BayInsider 2010-10-19T18:46:54Z)

Canada ruling Conservatives' support slips a bit

OTTAWA Oct 19 (Reuters) - Public support for Canada's governing Conservatives has slipped slightly and the party is almost tied with its main rival, ensuring that an election held now would result in deadlock, according to a poll released on Tuesday. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T18:03:57Z)

Zahra Clare Baker Still Missing -- Cadaver Dogs Search Previous Residences

The search for missing 10-year-old Zahra Clare Baker has spread over three North Carolina counties in the past 11 days. Authorities spent much of Monday searching the Dudley Shoals area of Caldwell County. As they had at all the other properties they've ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-19T15:26:28Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Critical Mass cyclists report $1M deal with NYC

NEW YORK— Bicyclists who were arrested or ticketed in Critical Mass rides in New York say they have settled with the city for nearly $1 million. The 83 plaintiffs were among hundreds cited in the rides between 2004 and 2006. The rides are held regularly ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-19T13:24:47Z)

Northeast in $4.3 Billion Stock Deal for NStar

In planning a $4.3 billion merger, New England power companies Northeast Utilities and NStar have sought to learn from past utility deals that have failed. The deal, announced on Monday, is being promoted as a "merger of equals" as part of an effort to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-19T06:43:55Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Even Jones realizes Cowboys running out of time

IRVING (AP) — Miles Austin couldn't stop berating himself Monday, calling his flag-drawing, celebratory leapfrog of teammate Roy Williams "dumb," then "stupid," then "crazy and unexplainable and unexcusable." And, get this: It wasn't even his fault. Carl ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-19T10:54:27Z)

Shanahan says 'Skins likely won't deal Haynesworth

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins insist Albert Haynesworth will remain with the team through Tuesday's trade deadline. Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday there's "a pretty good chance" that Haynesworth won't be sent elsewhere, even though the two-time ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-19T02:19:03Z)

Canada's privacy commissioner says Google accidentally mapped much more than addresses

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada's privacy commissioner said Tuesday Google broke Canadian privacy laws when it accidentally collected personal information from unsecured wireless networks while putting together its Street View mapping service. An ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-19T18:46:54Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

NC police seek medical records for missing girl

Investigators searching for a missing 10-year-old girl are seeking medical records from her native Australia, including details about an artificial leg she received after losing a limb to bone cancer. Deputy Police Chief Maj. Clyde Deal in Hickory said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:46:54Z)

Families of 2 still held in Iran expect Nov. trial

The mother of one of two Americans still jailed in Iran says the men have a Nov. 6 trial date, and their families hope that means a release soon after. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal (fuh-TAHL') remain in a Tehran prison more than a month after Bauer's fiance ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-19T14:50:41Z)

Seau hospitalized after wreck

Authorities say alcohol and drugs are not suspected in a one-vehicle crash in Southern California involving former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau. Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-19T09:35:43Z)

Summary Box: EU nations reach deal on hedge funds

HEDGE FUNDS REINED IN: European finance ministers on Tuesday agreed to tighten regulation of hedge funds. The agreements sets out requirements for risk management and transparency about who runs the funds. BORDER CROSSING: The agreement introduces a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

Critical Mass cyclists reach $1M deal with NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Bicyclists who were arrested or ticketed in Critical Mass rides in New York say they have settled with the city for nearly $1 million. The 83 plaintiffs were among hundreds cited in the rides between 2004 and 2006. The rides are held ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-19T16:52:22Z)

Hickory, NC police seek medical records for missing 10-year-old Zahra Clare Baker

HICKORY — Investigators searching for a missing 10-year-old Hickory girl want medical records from her native Australia, including details on the prosthesis she's had since losing a leg to bone cancer. Hickory Deputy Chief Maj. Clyde Deal said today ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

BP Sheds $1.8B Properties

BP plc (NYSE: BP - News ) signed another deal to raise funds for paying spill costs. The U.K. oil major will divest its oil and gas properties in Vietnam and Venezuela to its Russian joint venture TNK-BP for $1.8 billion. The assets in question hold ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-19T19:15:32Z)

Global Private Aviation Leader NetJets ® Inc. Announces Purchase Agreement for Embraer ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--( BUSINESS WIRE )--NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today the completion of a purchase agreement with Embraer to add up to 125 Platinum Edition Phenom 300s into the NetJets fleet. Terms of the deal were not disclosed ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-18T03:53:18Z)

BP Sale Raises $1.8 Billion to Help Pay for Gulf Spill

MOSCOW — BP raised $1.8 billion on Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T22:22:50Z)

Men armed with shotgun and pistol rob two Concord restaurants

CONCORD -- Two armed men are believed to have robbed two restaurants Monday evening, forcing employees to the ground in both cases. The first robbery occurred about 8:55 p.m. at a Round Table Pizza in the 2900 block of Treat Boulevard. The robbers walked ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T05:18:01Z)

NetJets to buy up to 125 planes from Embraer

NetJets Inc., which sells partial ownership of business jets, said Monday it agreed to buy up to 125 aircraft from Brazilian plane maker Embraer. Terms were not disclosed. NetJets said the announcement would cover midsize and large business jets and would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T18:40:56Z)

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