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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 1:42 pm

BREAKING: Comic-Con plans to stay in San Diego through 2015

San Diego Comic-Con will announce Friday that the largest comics convention of its kind will remain in its native city for at least five more years, the San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting. For months, speculation has run high that the 41-year-old event ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-01T06:00:50Z)

Quicksilver Gas Services Closes Sale Of Its General Partner To Crestwood Holdings - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Quicksilver Gas Services LP (KGS: News ) said that Crestwood Holdings Partners LLC has closed on the purchase of all of Quicksilver Resources Inc.'s (KWK) ownership interests in Quicksilver Gas Services GP LLC and Quicksilver Gas Services LP ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-01T20:48:28Z)

Continental, United Airlines Join Together

The $3.2 billion merger deal between Continental Airlines Inc. and United Airlines Corp. has been finalized on Friday, bringing two major airlines together to work as a combined company known as United Continental Holdings Inc. But they will continue to ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-10-01T15:33:30Z)

American Airlines: Now No. 3

With the merger between United and Continental complete, Fort Worth's hometown airline is now the nation's third largest air carrier. Delta's merger With Northwest had briefly lifted the Atlanta-based airline to No. 1, knocking American Airlines out of the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T23:47:25Z)

Cubs deal blow to Padres' playoff hopes

SAN DIEGO -- Alfonso Soriano hit two home runs on Tuesday to lead the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Padres before a crowd of 27,619 at PETCO Park. Soriano had a two-run homer in the sixth inning and a solo shot in the eighth inning to lead the Cubs (72-85 ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-29T05:56:03Z)

Christian Democrats Approve Dutch Coalition Government Pact

AMSTERDAM -(Dow Jones)- The Christian Democratic Party in the Netherlands on Saturday voted in favor of an agreement to form a Dutch minority coalition government with parliamentary support from the populist Freedom Party. The Christian Democrats, known as ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-02T17:41:10Z)

San Diego remains home to Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego will remain home to Comic-Con for the next five years. San Diego city officials and the company that puts on the huge pop-culture event will announce a five-year contract this morning. The San Diego Union Tribune reports the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-01T14:29:04Z)

United, Continental complete combination

HOUSTON (AP) - United and Houston-based Continental today closed their deal that will create the world's biggest airline. The combined airline will be called United Airlines, with Continental's colors and globe logo on the tail. The new company is based in ... (Source: KXII.com 2010-10-01T18:39:37Z)

Timminco Announces Closing of Joint Venture

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 1, 2010) - Timminco Limited ("Timminco") (TSX:TIM) announced today that it has completed its previously announced joint venture transaction with Dow Corning Corporation ("Dow Corning") regarding the silicon metal ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-10-01T19:15:24Z)

UAL, Continental close deal to form No. 1 airline

CHICAGO (Reuters) - UAL Corp UAUA.O and Continental Airlines Inc CAL.N closed their merger deal on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. The new holding company formed from the $3.17 billion all-stock merger is called United ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T12:05:54Z)

Quicksilver Resources Completes Sale of 100% of Its Interests in Quicksilver Gas Services

FORT WORTH, TX — Quicksilver Resources Inc. (NYSE: KWK) has closed the previously announced sale of all of its interests in Quicksilver Gas Services to Crestwood Holdings LLC. Quicksilver received $701 million in cash at closing and expects to receive ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-02T08:22:49Z)

Soundgarden back -- via video game

After a 13-year break, Soundgarden is releasing its new album through the "Guitar Hero" video game series -- and its frontman believes it's the perfect way to reintroduce the band to a new generation. "In the obvious way, it's going to reach a certain ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-02T08:01:20Z)

Governor, top lawmakers announce budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said Friday night that they had reached an agreement to end the state's longest-ever budget stalemate. The announcement came after hours of closed door ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-02T11:21:46Z)

UPDATE 3-UAL, Continental close deal to form No. 1 airline

CHICAGO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - UAL Corp UAUA.O and Continental Airlines Inc CAL.N closed their merger on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. The airline is a unit of United Continental Holdings Inc ( UAL.N ), the holding company ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T15:12:01Z)

Wallet, family photos of Dutch WWII prisoner in Nazi archive returned to family after 65 years

AMERSFOORT, Netherlands - As a child, Frank Seiffers didn't have a fond impression of his older cousin, Cornelis Brouwenstijn. He says he thought of the young man as something of a scoundrel. Even after Brouwenstijn was arrested in World War II ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T09:41:33Z)

Timminco completes joint venture with Dow Corning

Timminco Ltd. said Friday it completed a joint venture with Dow Corning Corp., which is investing $40.3 million for a 49 percent stake in Timminco's Quebec Silicon operations. The joint venture involves silicon metal production facilities in Becancour ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T22:00:03Z)

Dutch Christian Democrats back deal with far right

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Christian Democrats, despite some reservations, voted on Saturday in favour of a pact with the Liberals to form a minority coalition government supported by the anti-Islam Freedom Party. About 68 percent of 4,033 Christian ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-02T18:45:35Z)

College Football Nation: Horns-Sooners-100210

It didn't take long for DeMarco Murray to surpass his output from last year's Red River Rivalry. In fact, he did it on the bus ride in. Murray was stuck in the negatives last year, but broke an 18-yard touchdown run to cap off a 13-play, 83-yard drive that ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-02T20:18:39Z)

Padres' playoff hopes dented with loss to Cubs

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The slumping San Diego Padres were pushed to the brink of elimination from the Major League Baseball playoff race following the team's shutout loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Padres fell 1-0 to the Cubs and dropped to three ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T02:54:43Z)

Facts about the 3 biggest US airlines

United and Continental closed their deal on Friday that will create the world's biggest airline. This moves Delta Air Lines down to No 2. Key facts about the top U.S. airlines: United-Continental Holdings Inc. Headquarters: Chicago. Hubs: Houston, Chicago ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T20:48:28Z)

California gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- 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. No ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

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)

Padres shut out Cubs to keep playoff hopes alive

L OS ANGELES — In addition to being manager of the San Diego Padres, Bud Black has a college degree in finance. So he knows a little something about math. And the numbers he'll see in Thursday morning's newspaper won't be encouraging. Even though ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-01T05:39:22Z)

Soundgarden Releases Their First Album in 14 Years- For Guitar Hero

Soundgarden has caught the media wave with their new album. The group signed a deal with the creators of the hit guitar game Guitar Hero to release their first album in 14 years via the game's platform. The new album, titled Telephantism , will be ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

Quicksilver Gas Services Announces Closing of Sale of its General Partner to Crestwood ...

Quicksilver Gas Services LP (NYSE:KGS) announced today that Crestwood Holdings Partners LLC ("Crestwood") has closed on the purchase of all of Quicksilver Resources Inc.'s (NYSE:KWK) ("Quicksilver Resources") ownership interests in Quicksilver ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-01T19:22:34Z)

NCAAF Live Streaming Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns

Though one of the Red River Rivalry combatants has gone on to win the Big 12 in recent years, neither Texas nor Oklahoma has been playing much like a champion. That particularly holds true for the No. 21 Longhorns, who are coming off a stunning home loss ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-10-02T18:52:45Z)

SOUNDGARDEN RELEASE NEW ALBUM VIA GUITAR HERO

Reunited rockers SOUNDGARDEN have made the most of new technology - they've released their first album in 14 years via hit video game GUITAR HERO. The band, fronted by Chris Cornell, signed a deal with video game bosses to feature their new project ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-01T18:18:08Z)

Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns NCAA FOOTBALL 2010 live

You get in here high quality online TV for watch .NCAA and others game sports you can watch Anytime ! Anywhere! Anyhow!. Now contribute and join with us by watching online TV . NFL online station is available and will appear here on the day of the event ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-02T19:28:32Z)

Sorry, Anaheim; Comic-Con Inks Deal to Stay in San Diego

The unconventional convention Comic-Con will stay in its birthplace for at least five years, according to published reports. Several news outlets, including Entertainment Weekly , reported Thursday that Comic-Con had committed to staying in San Diego "for ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-10-01T14:14:45Z)

Dow Corning pays $40.3 million for 49 percent stake in silicon metals deal with Timminco

NEW YORK — Timminco Ltd. said Friday it completed a joint venture with Dow Corning Corp., which is investing $40.3 million for a 49 percent stake in Timminco's Quebec Silicon operations. The joint venture involves silicon metal production facilities in ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-01T23:18:47Z)

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