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Deals of the Hour / October 21, 2010, 12:41 pm

Vols Officials Warn Fans About Counterfeit Tickets

(AP) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - University of Tennessee officials are warning fans about counterfeit tickets for sale for this weekend's home game against Alabama. UT officials expect a sellout crowd for the Saturday's 7 p.m. kickoff against the Crimson Tide and ... (Source: WTVF 2010-10-20T16:08:14Z)

FIFA executive Adamu denies bribery claims

LONDON (AP) -- FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu denied any wrongdoing in a World Cup vote-selling scandal on Thursday, despite being provisionally suspended from duty. The Nigerian official issued a statement to "wholly refute all allegations ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-21T17:54:25Z)

Iraq's Kurds Emerge As Kingmakers As Iran Tries To Flex Its Muscle

The leader of Iraq's Kurds has invited the heads of rival political groupings to a summit aimed at reaching a deal to give the rudderless country a power-sharing government after a seven-month impasse. The move by Masud Barzani, president of Iraqi ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-21T18:15:54Z)

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)

Dodgers re-sign Lilly for three years, $33M; budget 'up' for 2011

LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Ted Lilly passed on the opportunity to test the free-agent market, signing a three-year, $33 million deal on Tuesday to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers . "I thought this was a really good opportunity for me and the future looks ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-18T23:55:53Z)

Huge US sale of arms to Saudi Arabia ripples across Middle East from Iran to Israel

DUBAI , United Arab Emirates (AP) — As American and Saudi officials spent months quietly hammering out a wish list for a mammoth sale of American warplanes and other weapons to the oil-rich kingdom, leaders in Iran were busy publicly displaying their ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-21T09:54:49Z)

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)

AT&T adds record number of iPhones in 3Q, posts big one-time tax and unit sale gains

NEW YORK - AT&T Inc. sold a record number of iPhones in the latest quarter, continuing to siphon subscribers from other wireless carriers in a tightening industry. The country's largest telecommunications company on Thursday said it activated 5.2 million ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T13:51:02Z)

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)

Hispanic voters may decide tight Nevada Senate race

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Hispanic labor leader Geoconda Arguello-Kline's members work in low-key jobs like cooking, making beds and fetching drinks for visitors to Las Vegas. Now, with the U.S. congressional elections nearing on November 2, her group feels ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-21T18:58:51Z)

Analysis: Venezuela's Chavez baits foes with nuclear deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's plans for a Russian-built nuclear power plant are unsettling his foes, but look more like geopolitical grandstanding than anything concrete at this stage. On an international tour encompassing several of the world's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

Saskatchewan Rejects $40 Billion BHP Billiton Offer For Potash Corp.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (AHN) - Saskatchewan has turned down a $40 billion offer from Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to purchase Potash Corporation because of BHP's refusal to meet the province's demands regarding loss of potential tax ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-20T14:35:10Z)

Vols Officials Caution Fans About Buying Counterfeit Tickets

University of Tennessee officials are warning fans about counterfeit tickets for sale for this weekend's home game against Alabama. Volunteers officials expect a sellout crowd for the Saturday's 7 p.m. kickoff against the Crimson Tide and are cautioning ... (Source: WKSR.com 2010-10-21T14:41:09Z)

US-Saudi arms deal ripples from Iran to Israel

As American and Saudi officials spent months quietly hammering out a wish list for a mammoth sale of American warplanes and other weapons to the oil-rich kingdom, leaders in Iran were busy publicly displaying their advances in missiles, naval craft and air ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-21T09:54:49Z)

AT&T Sales Beat Estimates on Rising IPhone Demand

(Adds data revenue in ninth paragraph.) Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc., the second-largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier, posted third-quarter sales that beat analysts' estimates after demand for Apple Inc.'s iPhone helped it weather competition from ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-21T12:39:27Z)

Fannie, Freddie May Draw $363 Billion, FHFA Says

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , the mortgage-finance companies operating under U.S. conservatorship, may need as much as $363 billion in Treasury Department aid through 2013, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said. FHFA, which oversees the government ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-21T19:27:29Z)

BHP's Potash bid faces pressure from Canadian province

By Rod Nickel and Eric Onstad WINNIPEG/LONDON (Reuters) - Canada's Saskatchewan province has opposed BHP Billiton's <BLT.L> hostile bid for Potash Corp <POT.TO>, prompting the mining giant to offer more concessions on tax revenue to get the $39 billion ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T11:36:13Z)

Apple's Advice For Developers Looking At The Mac App Store

Getting into Apple's new Mac App Store looks like it's going to be just as tough as getting into the iPhone/iPad App Stores. Apple has provided guidelines for developers, and someone posted it to the web . Here's our three favorite ways to get rejected ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-21T18:30:13Z)

Tab for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bailout could soar to $363 billion

WASHINGTON – Rescuing mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost as taxpayers as much as $363 billion over the next three years, more than double the current amount, a federal regulator said Thursday. The two companies could end up costing ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-21T15:31:15Z)

Lilly signs 3-year deal with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Pitcher Ted Lilly passed on the opportunity to test the free agent market, signing a three-year, $33 million deal on Tuesday to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers . "I thought this was a really good opportunity for me and the future ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-20T03:15:08Z)

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac May Need Another $215 Billion

Fannie Mae (FNMA.OB: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) and Freddie Mac (FMCC.OB: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) may need as much as $215 billion in additional capital from the Treasury through 2013 to offset losses and maintain a ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-21T18:15:54Z)

AT&T Sales Beat Analysts' Estimates on Rising IPhone Demand

AT&T Inc. , the second-largest U.S. mobile-phone carrier, posted third-quarter sales that beat analysts' estimates on rising demand for Apple Inc. 's iPhone. Sales rose 2.8 percent to $31.6 billion from $30.7 billion a year earlier, Dallas-based AT&T ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-21T12:03:40Z)

Apple's Mac, iPad, iPhone Invading the Enterprise

"There are a growing number of people coming out of college that have used the Mac and are comfortable with it," Yu told Channel Insider. "They feel empowered to ask to continue to use it in the workplace. There have been a lot of technology advances ... (Source: Channel Insider 2010-10-21T19:20:19Z)

Factbox: If Reid loses, Senate Democrats to pick new leader

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plans to campaign in Nevada this weekend for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a key Democratic ally battling for political survival. Reid is in jeopardy of becoming just the third Senate leader in nearly 60 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-21T18:58:51Z)

Vols officials warn fans about counterfeit tickets for 'Bama game

KNOXVILLE (AP) - University of Tennessee officials are warning fans about counterfeit tickets for sale for this weekend's home game against Alabama. Volunteers officials expect a sellout crowd for the Saturday's 7:00 p.m. kickoff against the Crimson Tide ... (Source: WATE 2010-10-20T18:09:55Z)

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)

Apple shows off iPad-inspired Mac laptop

CUPERTINO, Calif (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the thinnest, lightest Mac laptop yet, fusing features from its popular iPhone and iPad with its traditional line of personal computers. Apple, whose computers have taken market share from PCs ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-21T06:34:23Z)

This Senate Seat Isn't For Sale.

In 2008, then-Governor Rod Blagojevich was caught on tape discussing plans to essentially auction off the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama, calling it "f*****g golden." Two years later, a confluence of Republican front groups think that ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-10-21T19:27:29Z)

Canada's Harper Says Potash Corp. 'American-Controlled' Company

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is a case of an Australian company buying a U.S. company. "This is a proposal for an American ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-20T21:16:02Z)

LHP Lilly signs 3-year, $33M deal with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES—Pitcher Ted Lilly passed on the opportunity to test the free agent market, signing a three-year, $33 million deal on Tuesday to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I thought this was a really good opportunity for me and the future looks ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T18:17:05Z)

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