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Deals of the Hour / October 21, 2010, 10:41 am

Indian Farmers Agree To Government Settlement

The federal government has agreed to pay $680 million to Native American farmers and ranchers, who say they were unfairly denied agricultural loans and other assistance because of their race. The government also agreed to forgive another $80 million in ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

Restaurant owner offers plea deal of sorts

BATAVIA — In an attempt to bypass court proceedings and perhaps get a little attention at his place of business, Ken Mistler has once again made an offer to a person accused of stealing from one of his businesses. Mistler, who owns South Beach restaurant ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-10-12T23:55:51Z)

Apple to bring iPhone features to Mac

Apple CEO Steve Jobs said Wednesday the company will open an app store for its Macintosh computers and bring the company's FaceTime video-calling software to the Mac, the Mercury News reports. Jobs announced that the next version of its operating system ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-21T13:51:02Z)

Over 6 Weeks, 2 Big Decisions for FIFA

LONDON — FIFA has given itself just three weeks to root out any corrupt men from its executive committee, and then three weeks more to determine the destinations for the World Cups of 2018 and 2022, decisions worth billions of dollars. "I was a little ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-21T13:36:43Z)

Administration: China must move more quickly to allow its currency to rise against dollar

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is increasing pressure on China to move more quickly with allowing its currency to rise in value against the dollar. A senior Treasury Department official told reporters Wednesday the currency issue would be a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-21T11:27:52Z)

FIFA Suspends Two Voters in World Cup Bid 'Sale' Probe

(Adds Spain bid chief declining to comment, in fourth paragraph, spokesman for Spanish government sports panel in fifth.) Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Soccer's governing body suspended two executive committee members and is looking at allegations of collusion ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-21T10:37:46Z)

Woman to wear sandwich board for theft

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Batavia, N.Y. woman, previously accused of committing adultery in a public park, will serve an unusual sentence in a separate case. Suzanne Corona was scheduled to enter a guilty plea Wednesday afternoon to one count of public ... (Source: WPRI 2010-10-21T15:16:56Z)

Giants take 3-1 lead in NLCS

SAN FRANCISCO -- Juan Uribe hit a game-ending sacrifice fly off reliever Roy Oswalt with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants moved within one win of the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-5, Wednesday night for a 3-1 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-21T13:36:43Z)

Nigeria: feared Muslim sect issues new threats

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria— A Muslim sect responsible for recent targeted killings and a massive prison break has issued new threats in northern Nigeria. Posters by the Boko Haram sect pasted at key intersections in Maiduguri bore the symbol of al-Qaida in the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-21T16:35:41Z)

Colts won't change their way in face of new NFL emphasis

Huge fines for three dangerous and flagrant hits and the announcement that, beginning with this week's NFL games, transgressions will be cause for suspension did not escape the Indianapolis Colts' attention. Nor will it influence their conduct. The ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-21T16:35:41Z)

FIFA suspends senior officials over bribery probe

FIFA provisionally suspended two executive committee members and four lower-ranked officials on Wednesday in a World Cup vote-selling scandal, and will continue investigating the pair. Executive committee members Amos Adamu of Nigeria and Reynald Temarii ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-21T16:21:22Z)

More Trouble for Woman Once Charged with Adultery

BATAVIA, NY (WKBW) - There is more trouble now for the 41-year-old Batavia woman who admitted to engaging in a sex act in a public park earlier this year. Suzanne Corona is suspected of trashing and stealing from the buffet at South Beach restaurant in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T22:49:06Z)

Nigeria: Muslim sect kills despite crackdown

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria— Members of a Muslim sect blamed for recent violence across northern Nigeria apparently have shot dead another police officer, despite a military crackdown in the region, authorities said Wednesday. The shooting death of Inspector ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-20T15:03:48Z)

Deal struck in lawsuit by Indian farmers

WASHINGTON - Native American farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and across the nation who were improperly denied access to government aid soon will be eligible for federal compensation for the discrimination under a $760 million class-action settlement ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-10-21T00:36:28Z)

Asian Stocks Decline on China Mobile Profit, Hana Share Sale; Dollar Rises

Asian stocks fell as China Mobile Ltd. reported worse-than-estimated profit and Temasek Holdings Pte sold shares in Hana Financial Group Inc. The dollar strengthened against 12 of 16 counterparts. Five stocks declined for every four that fell in the MSCI ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-21T03:35:26Z)

Giants dump Phillies 3-0, grab NL series lead

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday and grabbed a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series behind the strong pitching of right-hander Matt Cain. Cain allowed two hits and struck out ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T00:44:49Z)

China Goal to Avoid Japan Plaza Legacy Wards Against G-20 `Hyundai Accord'

China's reluctance to deliver "shock therapy" through a faster appreciation of the yuan may be a bid to avoid repeating history: Japan's. As Group of 20 finance chiefs begin talks today in Gyeongju, South Korea, China is deflecting foreign pressure ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-21T15:09:47Z)

Venezuela's Chavez Visits Syria

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with his Syrian counterpart Thursday, continuing a Mideast tour of allies to counter what he calls U.S. "imperialism." Chavez flew in Wednesday from Tehran where he and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed to ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-10-21T17:25:47Z)

Johnson 'really wants the NFL to come back to L.A.'

LOS ANGELES -- Magic Johnson tells the Los Angeles Times he would be interested in bringing an NFL team back to L.A., but he hasn't had any talks with the league. There's no need to fret about missing any games. You can watch every contest again with Game ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-21T16:21:22Z)

Vikings say impact of tackling rule chang is uncertain

The NFL's new world order regulating how defenders can hit offensive players was greeted by shrugs and curiosity Wednesday in the Vikings ' locker room. None questioned about the rash of fines and threats of suspension shouted down this week's league ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-21T13:22:24Z)

NFL players: What's happening to game?

NFL players are wondering what's happening to their game. One day after the league said it will begin suspending players for illegal hits, many players were asking if this still is pro football. ''We're going to be playing flag football in about five years ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-21T15:45:34Z)

Magic Johnson says he wants NFL back in LA; no talks with league

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson tells the Los Angeles Times he would be interested in bringing an NFL team back to L.A., but he hasn't had any talks with the league. Johnson recently sold his small ownership stake in the Lakers to Dr. Patrick Soon ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-10-21T16:21:22Z)

Magic Johnson Wants To Bring NFL Team To LA

LOS ANGELES — Magic Johnson tells the Los Angeles Times he would be interested in bringing an NFL team back to L.A., but he hasn't had any talks with the league. Johnson recently sold his small ownership stake in the Lakers to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-21T17:18:38Z)

Philadelphia Phillies (4-3) at San Francisco Giants (6-2), 7:57 p.m.

The San Francisco Giants try to lock down their first World Series appearance in eight years this evening when they play Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at AT&T Park. Attempting to secure just the team's ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-21T14:33:59Z)

Biz Break: Meet Apple's new MacBook Airs; plus: an app store for your Mac

Today: Apple CEO Steve Jobs shows off new MacBook Air notebooks and software that makes the Mac work more like an iPad or iPhone. Plus: Netflix, eBay earnings. Apple's new MacBook Air notebooks Apple CEO Steve Jobs today showed off the Cupertino Mac and "i ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T21:08:53Z)

TechBytes: Apple's New Mac Products

Apple is bringing some of the magic from the iPhone and iPad to its Mac computers. On Wednesday, CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a new operating system and app store for Macs. The new software will bring a similar look and many of the same multi-touch features ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-21T13:36:43Z)

Native American Farmers Win $680M in Discrimination Suit

(Oct. 20) -- The Obama administration has agreed to pay $680 million to Native American farmers who claimed the government denied them the same low-interest rate loans given to white farmers between 1981 and 2007. The farmers filed a class-action lawsuit ... (Source: AOL News 2010-10-21T16:28:31Z)

Iran signs 11 energy deals with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Eleven memorandums of understanding in the energy sector were signed with the Venezuelan government, Tehran announced Thursday. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in the Iranian capital early this week to meet with his ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-21T12:10:49Z)

Chavez visits Syria on tour to counter US sway

On the Mideast leg of an international tour, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that he and his Syrian counterpart are "on the attack" against Western imperialism. The trip underscores the forces that complicate Washington's battle for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-21T17:18:38Z)

Nigeria: Feared Islamic sect responsible for violence and prison break demands amnesty deal

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A feared Islamic sect responsible for a recent federal prison break and targeted killings in northern Nigeria has demanded an amnesty offer from the government to stop the violence. The communication from the Boko Haram sect said the ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-14T13:37:52Z)

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