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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 11:40 am

World steps back from the brink with G-20 currency deal, though challenge will be enforcement

SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — Facing the risk of a dangerous trade war, top finance officials from the world's leading rich and developing nations looked each other in the eye and vowed they wouldn't use their currencies as economic weapons to boost exports ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T10:54:30Z)

Google's Android chief fires back at Apple's Steve Jobs

Google's Andy Rubin, the engineer behind the Internet giant's mobile strategy , is an understated guy. So understated, in fact, that he had yet to post on Twitter. That changed Monday night after Apple CEO Steve Jobs took issue with Google's mobile device ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-19T19:08:22Z)

Android Is Open? That's A "Farce," Says Facebook Developer Joe Hewitt

Andy Rubin fighting with Steve Jobs over Android being open is a "farce," says prominent Facebook employee Joe Hewitt, because "both refuse to share the one thing that matters: control." Hewitt says Google holds on to its Android code until it's ready for ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-20T13:09:16Z)

Pakistan resists U.S. push to expand fight

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's foreign minister said Sunday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-25T07:26:54Z)

Japan, India sign deal to boost trade, investment

TOKYO (AP) â€" The leaders of Japan and India were set to sign a broad economic partnership agreement Monday, seeking to slash import taxes on a range of goods from auto parts to bonsai plants and boost investment between the two major Asian economies ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-25T11:30:17Z)

Dollar resumes slide after G-20 finance officials say they'll avoid 'currency wars'

NEW YORK — The dollar resumed its months-long slide Monday after weekend talks by finance officials of the Group of 20 nations promised to avoid "currency wars," but offered few specifics on enforcement. Finance ministers from the G-20 said they would ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-25T16:38:06Z)

Blazers trade Bayless to Hornets

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick. The deal Saturday gives Bayless a chance to back up All-Star Chris Paul and reunites him with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T17:13:53Z)

Trail Blazers trade PG Jerryd Bayless

The Portland Trail Blazers have found a trade to create some extra roster room, agreeing Saturday to deal guard Jerryd Bayless to the New Orleans Hornets for a conditional future first-round pick. The Portland Oregonian reported that the 2011 first-round ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-24T07:06:37Z)

Maehara Says Japan Mending China Ties; Seeks Rare Earth Deals

Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara said Japan is working to mend frayed ties with China while at the same time looking for alternative sources of rare earth metals. "It's certainly not good for our own resource security to rely on a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-25T15:12:12Z)

Lions are welcome guests for opposing teams

ALLEN PARK - No one loses quite like the Detroit Lions. Especially on the road. The Lions lost last week to the New York Giants, dropping a 24th straight game on the road to match their own sorry NFL record set in 2003. "The reason you have long losing ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-24T08:03:53Z)

Losing Lions have 2 24-game road skids since 2001

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- No one loses quite like the Detroit Lions. Especially on the road. The Lions lost last week to the New York Giants, dropping a 24th straight game on the road to match their own sorry NFL record set back in 2003. "The reason you have ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

Jenny McCarthy: No need for a man

Jenny McCarthy knows how to "self love". The former Playboy Playmate - who split from her long-term boyfriend Jim Carrey in April - has revealed she knows how to sexually satisfy herself when she hasn't got a man and isn't embarrassed about it. She said ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-23T17:59:12Z)

Focus on global currency pact turns to enforcement

Facing the risk of a dangerous trade war, top finance officials from the world's leading rich and developing nations looked each other in the eye and vowed they wouldn't use their currencies as economic weapons to boost exports. The agreement that the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T16:38:06Z)

Japan, India to sign trade, investment deal

The leaders of Japan and India were set to sign a broad economic partnership agreement Monday, seeking to slash import taxes on a range of goods from auto parts to bonsai plants and boost investment between the two major Asian economies. Indian Prime ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T06:15:19Z)

Pakistan to U.S.: We have own agenda

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's foreign minister said yesterday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its own timeline despite increasing U.S. pressure to move swiftly to help turn around the war in Afghanistan. Foreign ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-25T06:58:16Z)

Report: No Deal For Peyton In 2010

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - In February, Colts owner Jim Irsay said Peyton Manning would get a new contract that would make the quarterback the NFL's highest paid player. Now it appears Manning will not have a new contract before the season ends. Manning's agent ... (Source: WISH-TV 2010-10-25T02:47:44Z)

No new deal for Peyton Manning during the 2010 season

The Colts have made clear their intention to make quarterback Peyton Manning the highest-paid player in the game. Though team president Bill Polian also has said that nothing will be finalized until a new labor deal has been reached, comments from owner ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-10-24T16:24:58Z)

Jenny McCarthy Likes to Masturbate

JENNY McCarthy knows how to "self love". The former Playboy Playmate — who split from her long-term boyfriend Jim Carrey in April — has revealed she knows how to sexually satisfy herself when hasn't got a man and isn't embarrassed about it ... (Source: Showbizspy.com 2010-10-23T11:54:08Z)

Plane with 3 onboard is missing

An FAA spokesman says an airplane is overdue in Washington state after losing power in one of its two engines. Spokesman Allen Kinetzer in Seattle says the Cessna 340A took off Monday morning from Chehalis, headed for Lewiston, Idaho. Kinetzer says the ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-25T17:13:53Z)

Android Creator Smacks Steve Jobs With The Geek Stick

Steve Jobs took five minutes to tear apart Google's Android smart phone strategy on Apple's earnings call Monday. Android creator Andy Rubin needed only 144 characters to respond in a Tweet Tuesday. Their dispute is far from settled, but two things ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-10-19T18:18:16Z)

Jenny McCarthy on love, lust and deal-breakers

Jenny McCarthy is "calculating" when it comes to love. The former Playboy playmate - who split from long-term boyfriend Jim Carrey earlier this year - admitted she likes to make men do things they don't want to in order to prove their love for her. She ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T16:32:02Z)

Hornets acquire Jerryd Bayless from Trail Blazers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick. The deal Saturday gives Bayless a chance to back up All-Star Chris Paul and reunites him with ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-24T15:06:13Z)

QB Peyton Manning, Colts to discuss contract after 2010 season

Peyton Manning is in the final year of his seven-year, $99.2 million contract, and according to his agent, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback will have to wait until the end of this season to shore up another deal. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Tom ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-25T04:42:16Z)

Future 10-year mark significant for Arts of Collin County

The Arts of Collin County, a multi-faceted performance hall set to be built in Allen, has yet to become a tangible reality. Although residents of the three member cities (Allen, Frisco and Plano) voted to approve the bond sales for the ACC in 2002, eight ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-10-15T00:29:16Z)

Pakistan unmoved by US pressure

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's foreign minister said yesterday that his country will deal with a key Taliban sanctuary along the Afghan border on its timetable despite increasing US pressure to move swiftly to help turn the war in Afghanistan around. Foreign ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T06:36:48Z)

DEVELOPING: Plane With 3 On Board Missing In Washington State

CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - An FAA spokesman says an airplane is overdue in Washington state after losing power in one of its two engines. Spokesman Allen Kinetzer in Seattle says the Cessna 340A took off Monday morning from Chehalis, headed for Lewiston, Idaho ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T17:42:31Z)

Plane missing in Lewis County

CHEHALIS, Wash. -- An FAA spokesman says a plane is overdue in Lewis County after taking off from Chehalis and losing power in one of its two engines. Spokesman Allen Kinetzer in Seattle says the Cessna 340A took off Monday morning, headed for Lewiston ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-25T16:52:25Z)

Losing Lions have equaled the NFL record they set from 2001-2003 by losing 24 straight on road

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — No one loses quite like the Detroit Lions . Especially on the road. The Lions lost last week to the New York Giants , dropping a 24th straight game on the road to match their own sorry NFL record set back in 2003. "The reason you ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

ACC dedicates land

The Arts of Collin County will soon be dedicating a portion of land to the city of Allen. The ACC decided to dedicate a portion of the land upon which the Six City Hike and Bike Trail will be constructed. The area donated was 19.51 acres, with the majority ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-10-24T20:28:21Z)

The Mike Simpson article and "In the Interest of the Community?"

My Hometown Newspaper is unrelenting in its coverage of and advocacy for the Symphony Hall that The Arts of Collin County, Inc. wants to build in Allen. Project boosters and staff still cast covetous eyes on money that McKinney could, if only it would ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-10-22T05:35:56Z)

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