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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 10:43 pm

A lethal invasion of privacy

PHILADELPHIA -- If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cellphones, iPods and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital -- digital everything -- for granted ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-01T11:22:58Z)

American Balloonists Missing Over Adriatic Sea - Lost in Rough Weather

Two American balloonists are missing in Europe. According to an Associated Press report, the men are identified as Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis and they were participating in the 54th Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. According to CNN, the "20 ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-10-02T17:48:19Z)

CNN's Cooper to Host a Daytime Talk Show

Anderson Cooper will enter the crowded field of weekday talk shows, as part of a new deal with Time Warner Inc. that will keep him as an anchor on the company's CNN cable channel. Time Warner's Warner Bros. unit said Thursday that Mr. Cooper will host a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-30T22:37:01Z)

American Apparel Amends Credit Deal With Lion Capital - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - American Apparel Inc. (APP: News ) said that on September 30, 2010 it entered into an amendment to its credit agreement with Lion Capital which eliminates the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant for the dates through and including December 31 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-01T11:51:35Z)

The dark side?

PHILADELPHIA — If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cell phones, iPods, and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital — digital everything — for ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-10-02T12:04:43Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

Snooki trades in tanning bed for typewriter

Snooki is set to become a scribe. The "Jersey Shore" star, who was recently hospitalized with alcohol poisoning, announced via Simon and Schuster that she plans to publish her first novel early next year. But it wouldn't be Snooki's book without a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T18:05:00Z)

Former Gourmet editor to join Random House

Former Gourmet magazine editor Ruth Reichl is joining the Random House Publishing Group, where she will both edit and write books, including a memoir of her years at the now shuttered magazine. Reichl, who will serve as an editor-at-large for the company's ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-02T02:03:26Z)

Baseball players negotiate new deal that gives free agents better options

NEW YORK | Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-01T04:34:56Z)

Pensions remain a hurdle to California budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have expressed nervous optimism about closing a budget deal soon and ending the state's record-long impasse. But several contentious items remain, none thornier than the state pension cuts that ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-28T20:37:42Z)

American Apparel rises on news of credit amendment

Shares of American Apparel spiked 13 percent Friday it amended a key credit agreement, giving the struggling retailer a little breathing room, at through this year. THE SPARK: The retailer disclosed that an amended deal with Lion Capital gets rid of the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T16:30:46Z)

Deal changes free-agent rules

NEW YORK - If the Phillies make it to the World Series, they will have work to do immediately after regarding negotiations with soon-to-be free agent Jayson Werth. Under a deal announced yesterday, players such as the Phillies' rightfielder no longer have ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-01T22:00:03Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 billion, or $50 per share, at the time was believed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

National/World briefs, Oct. 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Hundreds of balloonists in New Mexico lifted off Saturday at dawn amid a somber mood, opening the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta while search crews on the other side of the globe scoured the seas for two of the sport's most ... (Source: Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

As social media shifts boundaries, a student's suicide shows a darker side

If you're 20 years old or younger, you probably grew up using computers, cell phones, iPods, and Facebook. Photos, for you, are images not necessarily printed on paper. CDs are old hat. You take digital - digital everything - for granted. In such a world ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-02T10:53:08Z)

Sides agree on new timetables for free agency

NEW YORK - Baseball players and owners settled allegations of possible collusion against free agents after the 2008 and 2009 seasons in one of the first acts for the union since Michael Weiner took over from Donald Fehr. Under the deal announced Thursday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-01T01:35:59Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T23:17:36Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Missing pilots cast pall over balloon fiesta in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Hundreds of balloonists in New Mexico lifted off Saturday at dawn amid a somber mood, opening the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta while search crews on the other side of the globe scoured the seas for two of the sport's most ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-03T04:54:02Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Snooki Is Writing A Book: 7 Concepts She Should Consider

But now, our favorite lady from " Jersey Shore " has graduated from reading books to writing them. Snooki will be releasing her first book in January, via publisher Simon & Schuster, who we hope have very patient copy editors on staff considering the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

American Apparel climbs after the troubled clothing company amends credit agreement

NEW YORK — Shares of American Apparel spiked 13 percent Friday it amended a key credit agreement, giving the struggling retailer a little breathing room, at through this year. THE SPARK: The retailer disclosed that an amended deal with Lion Capital gets ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-01T16:37:55Z)

California budget pact relies on spending cuts, rosy projections

SACRAMENTO ---- After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the ... (Source: North County Times 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

Appetizers: Ruth Reichl takes her culinary expertise to Random House

A year after Conde Nast closed the (cook)book on venerable Gourmet magazine, giant publisher Random House announced Thursday the hiring of former Gourmet editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl. Her role as "editor at large will be to acquire books, write and... (Source: Chico Enterprise-Record 2010-10-01T21:31:25Z)

CNN's Anderson Cooper signs daytime talk show deal

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper has signed a deal to host a syndicated daytime TV talk show in the fall of 2011, while keeping his job as host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360." Warner Bros. domestic television distribution and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T17:14:54Z)

Fiscal plan takes shape

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T04:25:24Z)

Snooki lands a book deal, is 'pumped' for you to read her novel [poll]

Remind us to buy our books staff a stiff drink -- Snooki is about to become an author. Indeed, Nicole Polizzi , the pint-sized firecracker of "Jersey Shore," announced she's penning her first novel, slated for release in January by Simon and Schuster's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T00:39:54Z)

CNN's Anderson Cooper Eyes Daytime Talk Show

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is close to a deal for a syndicated daytime talk show that would kick off next fall. The "Anderson Cooper 360" host is deep in talks with Telepictures Productions and Warner Bros. Domestic ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-30T17:22:04Z)

Ruth Reichl gets a book deal

Ruth Reichl, who was editor of Gourmet Magazine when it closed last October, has secured a new book deal with Random House, our sibling blog Daily Dish reports . Apparently, Reichl, already a bestselling author, has contracted for three books, two of which ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T18:26:29Z)

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