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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 2:40 am

Scary costumes don't need scary costs

NEW YORK — Want to be Lady Gaga for Halloween or a character from AMC's popular "Mad Men" or just a really convincing zombie? You can keep your costume spending under control by planning ahead — or not planning at all. The best deals may come a ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-10-18T09:01:06Z)

US Says Chinese Firms Ignoring Iran Sanctions

WASHINGTON – The United States believes some Chinese firms are helping Iran improve its missile technology and develop nuclear weapons and has asked Beijing to prevent such activity, The Washington Post reported. Citing an unnamed senior US official, the ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-18T11:38:35Z)

Nexans Plans $1 Billion Takeover Offer for Draka

(Adds valuation and analyst comment from first paragraph.) Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Nexans SA, the world's biggest maker of cables, is planning a takeover bid for Draka Holding NV that values its Dutch rival at 731 million euros ($1 billion). Negotiations ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-18T11:38:35Z)

Typhoon Megi Kills 10 in Philippines, Heads for China

(Updates with typhoon's Hong Kong path in first paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Typhoon Megi, which left at least 10 people dead as it crossed the Philippines yesterday, strengthened as it churned over the South China Sea on a path to Hong Kong, the U ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T08:59:55Z)

Super typhoon lashes Philippines amid flood alerts

Cauayan, Philippines — Super Typhoon Megi became the strongest cyclone in years to buffet the Philippines today, while flooding in Vietnam swept away a bus and left 20 people missing, including a girl pulled from her mother's grasp by the raging waters ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-18T13:54:36Z)

Vietnam: Floods Kill 30 and Pull 20 More From Bus

HANOI, Vietnam -- Surging currents sucked a bus off a flooded highway and swept away 20 of its passengers, including a teenager taken from his mother's arms, as flooding caused 30 other deaths in Vietnam and a monster Typhoon Megi loomed offshore Monday ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T15:27:39Z)

Seagate Shares Jump On Talks Of Going Private

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Shares of Seagate Technology Inc. ( STX ) soared more than 19% Friday after the hard-disk drive maker said it has been approached by an unnamed party interested in taking it private for the second time this decade. Also rising on the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-15T17:25:45Z)

Seagate Technology In Talks To Go Private Again - Update

(RTTNews) - Seagate Technology plc (STX: News ), a maker of hard disk drives, said Thursday that it has received an offer from an unnamed party to take the company private. The company said it is in talks with the party and its board of directors is ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T02:38:07Z)

Super Typhoon Hits Philippines Amid Floods

(MANILA, Philippines) — Super Typhoon Megi became the strongest cyclone in years to buffet the Philippines on Monday, while flooding in Vietnam swept away a bus and left 20 people missing, including a girl pulled from her mother's grasp by the raging ... (Source: Time 2010-10-18T10:05:32Z)

New Jail To Open In Northern Kentucky

COVINGTON, Ky. -- A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square-foot ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-10-18T14:51:52Z)

Ways to save on Halloween costumes

NEW YORK - Want to be Lady Gaga for Halloween or a character from AMC's popular "Mad Men" or just a really convincing zombie? You can keep your costume spending under control by planning ahead - or not planning at all. The best deals may come a few days ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-10-17T12:01:15Z)

Super typhoon hits Philippines; rice crop at risk

MANILA, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Super typhoon Megi slammed into the northern Philippines shortly before noon on Monday, cutting off power, forcing airlines to cancel flights and putting the region's rice crop at risk. Megi, the 10th and strongest typhoon to hit ... (Source: Reuters AlertNet 2010-10-18T04:57:44Z)

U.S. reportedly asks China to stop deals with Iran

WASHINGTON — The United States has asked Beijing to do more to stop Chinese companies from providing assistance and expertise to Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons and more powerful missiles, The Washington Post reported Sunday. The report said ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-18T05:33:31Z)

U.S.: Chinese helping Iran

The Obama administration has concluded that Chinese firms are helping Iran to improve its missile technology and develop nuclear weapons, and has asked China to stop such activity, a senior U.S. official said. During a visit to Beijing last month, a ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-18T10:41:19Z)

Cambridge school first to offer dual-language immersion program in Mandarin Chinese

A Cambridge school will be one of the first in Massachusetts to offer a dual-language immersion program in Mandarin Chinese as early as next year. With funds from a federal grant program, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School plans to expand its Ni Hao ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-13T22:50:14Z)

Super typhoon dumps rains in Philippines; 10 dead

CAUAYAN, Philippines – Super Typhoon Megi dumped heavy rains over the Philippine capital Tuesday after killing 10 people, creating a wasteland of fallen trees in the north and sending thousands scrambling to safety in near-zero visibility. As it moved ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-19T07:26:52Z)

'Chinese firms helping Iran develop nuclear weapons'

US gives Beijing list of companies violating UN sanctions; asks China to crack down on transferring restricted technology to Iran. WASHINGTON — The United States has asked Beijing to do more to stop Chinese companies from providing assistance and ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-10-18T20:49:47Z)

Nexans Makes Unsolicited Offer To Acquire Draka NV For $1.03 Billion: WSJ

10/18/2010-French cable maker Nexans announced Monday it would offer 735 million euros (USD $1.03 billion) to acquire Dutch rival Draka Holding NV after it solidified support from the firm's largest shareholder. On the other hand, Draka fired back saying ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-10-18T18:40:56Z)

china is always out of step.

WASHINGTON: The US has concluded that Chinese companies are helping Iran to improve its missile technology and develop nuclear weapons, and has asked China to stop such activity, a senior US official said. On a visit to Beijing last month a delegation led ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-19T03:30:38Z)

Save on Halloween costumes

NEW YORK — Want to be Lady Gaga for Halloween or a character from AMC's popular "Mad Men" or just a really convincing zombie? You can keep your costume spending under control by planning ahead -- or not planning at all. The best deals may come a few days ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-10-18T17:22:11Z)

Super typhoon threatens southern China after killing 10, leaving wasteland in Philippines

CAUAYAN, Philippines (AP) — A super typhoon that killed 10 people and flattened forests in the northern Philippines dumped heavy rains on the capital Tuesday as it headed across the sea to menace its next likely targets in southern China . Typhoon Megi ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-19T07:12:33Z)

New Northern Ky. Jail to Open

COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-10-18T19:52:31Z)

Super typhoon hits Philippines 

Super typhoon Megi slammed into the northern Philippines shortly before noon today, cutting off power, forcing airlines to cancel flights and putting the region's rice crop at risk. Megi, the 10th and strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, hit ... (Source: ONE News 2010-10-18T06:09:18Z)

Best Shopping Malls in Shanghai, China: These Malls Rival Anything the West Has to Offer

Shanghai is not only China's most populous city, it's also home to some of the countries biggest shopping malls. Whether you're looking for Chinese brand items, budget shopping, upscale designer labels, cafes, restaurants or just a place to spend a couple ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-06T02:27:19Z)

Seagate Receives Offer to Take Company Private

Disk-drive maker Seagate said Thursday that it has received an offer to take the company private, which it is considering. The company has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Perella Weinberg Partners LP to provide financial advice and Wilson ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-10-15T00:22:07Z)

Half-term trip to strengthen China links

MANDARIN students from Sheffield are looking forward to the sporting opportunity of a lifetime when they visit China during October half-term. Sheffield United's Chinese football team – the Chengdu Blades – are playing an important role in building ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-10-19T06:08:07Z)

Report: US asks China to stop deals with Iran

The United States has asked Beijing to do more to stop Chinese companies from providing assistance and expertise to Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons and more powerful missiles, The Washington Post reported Sunday. According to the newspaper, the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T03:17:31Z)

Nexans offers to buy Draka for $1 bn

French group Nexans SA, the world's largest cablemaker, offered to buy Dutch rival Draka Holding NV in a 731 million euros (USD 1 billion) deal to increase its market share and realise cost synergies. Nexans said it agreed to buy a 48.5% stake in Draka ... (Source: MoneyControl.com 2010-10-18T18:05:08Z)

New Kenton Co. Jail To Offer Tour

COVINGTON -- A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square-foot jail ... (Source: WLWT 5 2010-10-18T12:21:32Z)

Super typhoon slams Philippines

MANILA - Super typhoon Megi slammed into the northern Philippines shortly before noon on Monday, cutting off power, forcing airlines to cancel flights and putting the region's rice crop at risk. Megi, the 10th and strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines ... (Source: Winnipeg Sun 2010-10-18T13:33:07Z)

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