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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 5:41 pm

Dolphins still steaming about controversial loss to Steelers

DAVIE, Fla. -- Upon further review, the officiating crew in Sunday's Miami Dolphins - Pittsburgh Steelers contest made only one mistake on the game's pivotal play. That's small consolation to the Dolphins, who believe they were robbed of a win, which ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-26T00:16:13Z)

Canadian at Gitmo pleads guilty to all charges

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- Eight years after he was taken to Guantanamo as a teenage prisoner, a Canadian pleaded guilty Monday to killing a U.S. Army sergeant during a battle in Afghanistan, in a deal that will send him home in a year to serve his ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-26T00:09:04Z)

Dolphins claim they got 'raw end of deal' in loss to Steelers

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Upon further review, the Dolphins-Steelers officiating crew made only one mistake on the pivotal play of the game. That's small consolation to the Dolphins, who felt as though they were robbed of a win by "Stealers." The lone ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-25T23:26:07Z)

West Bank building freeze deal rejected

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to extend a freeze on building in West Bank settlements if the Palestinian leadership declares that it recognizes Israel as the Jewish state. The offer was promptly rejected by the ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-12T13:25:55Z)

Factbox - Canadian's Guantanamo trial ends with plea deal

GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba (Reuters) - Canadian captive Omar Khadr accepted a plea bargain at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base in Cuba on Monday, averting what might have been the first contested trial in the U.S. war crimes court during Barack ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-25T13:53:27Z)

BYU, Georgia Tech reach deal for 4-game series

Brigham Young University and Georgia Tech officials announced a four-game football series starting in 2012. The Cougars will travel to Bobby Dowd Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 13, 2012 and Oct. 11, 2014 while the Yellow Jackets will travel to LaVell Edwards ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-19T22:50:17Z)

Mark McGwire returns to St. Louis Cardinals

ST. LOUIS - Mark McGwire is coming back to the St. Louis Cardinals. The team said Monday that McGwire has agreed to a one-year deal after making his debut as the Cardinals hitting coach last season. Before the start of spring training, McGwire ended years ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-10-25T23:04:38Z)

Palestinians, Jews race to plant West Bank

Olive tree by olive tree, Palestinian farmers and Jewish settlers are competing over the rocky hills of the West Bank, planting more of the gnarled evergreens to strengthen their hold on the land. Now in harvest season, the battle gets rough, with orchards ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T00:23:23Z)

ASX bid faces political hurdles

Oct 25, 2010 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- A large number of regulatory and governmental agencies will need to grant their approvals for the planned merger of Australian stock exchange operator ASX and the Singapore Exchange to go ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-26T00:30:32Z)

Iran stops fully refueling British planes in retaliation against oil agreement

TEHRAN - In retaliation for an agreement between the United States and European oil companies that has made it impossible for Iran's national airline to refuel its planes in most of Europe, the Islamic Republic has stopped fully providing the only British ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-25T22:50:19Z)

McGwire to return as Cardinals hitting coach after debut season

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McGwire is coming back to the St. Louis Cardinals . The team said Monday that McGwire has agreed to a one-year deal after making his debut as the Cardinals hitting coach last season. Terms were not disclosed. The Cardinals also said ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-26T00:01:54Z)

UK's Cooperative eyes life insurance arm sale-papers

LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Britain's mutually-owned Cooperative Group is considering a sale of its life insurance business as part of a reorganisation of its financial services division, newspapers reported on Sunday. The Cooperative, which runs businesses ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-24T11:10:00Z)

Summary Box: Singapore bourse bids $8.3B for ASX

THE DEAL: The Singapore Exchange Ltd. has offered to pay $8.3 billion in cash and shares for the operator of the Australian bourse, Australian Securities Exchange Ltd. The companies hope to complete the deal in the second quarter of 2011 after getting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T18:54:06Z)

Singapore ASX Bid Raises National Interest Concern, Hockey Says

Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Exchange Ltd.'s A$8.4 billion ($8.3 billion) bid for Australian rival ASX Ltd. raises national interest concerns, opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey said, becoming the second Australian lawmaker to question the deal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-25T23:26:07Z)

Palestinians say Israeli settlements are unilateral steps, so we can take them too

BETHLEHEM, West Bank - The Palestinian president says Israel's prime minister should not warn him against taking unilateral steps when Israel has been building West Bank settlements on its own for decades. Mahmoud Abbas was referring to a statement by ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-25T15:40:50Z)

Canadian pleads guilty to killing a U.S. soldier

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba | A Canadian accused of killing an American soldier as a teenage al Qaeda militant pleaded guilty Monday as part of a deal that avoids a war crimes trial for someone labeled a "child soldier" by his defenders. Omar Khadr ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-10-25T23:54:45Z)

From the Mayor's desk:

On behalf of the city of Laurinburg and its residents I want to thank everyone who has donated their time and efforts to the 2010 fall festivals and events. This year's Kuumba, Relay for Life, Highland Games and John Blue Festival continue to add no ... (Source: Laurinburg Exchange 2010-10-26T00:01:54Z)

Fear for 100 Furness jobs as travel agents merge

THE future of around 100 Furness jobs is uncertain following the announcement that Thomas Cook and Cooperative Travel are to merge. The firms have warned that some shops will close in the deal. Nothing is expected to happen until Christmas, by which time ... (Source: North West Evening Mail 2010-10-08T23:53:26Z)

Iran says to sign $5 bln gas deal with foreign firm

TEHRAN Oct 25 (Reuters) - Iran will soon sign a $5 billion contract with a foreign company to develop its offshore Farzad-B gas field, the Oil Ministry's website SHANA said on Monday. The report did not name the company, but India's state-run Oil and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-25T11:37:27Z)

Wyoming at BYU Live Streaming NCAA College Football Week 8

Don't miss another College Football excitement again. Watch Cowboys Vs Cougars Live Streaming NCAA Football Week 8 Game through a free TV software with a lifetime access from your PC or MAC, or even from your iPad or iPhone. Simply awesome features will ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-23T17:59:12Z)

McGwire agrees to return as Cardinals hitting coach

ST. LOUIS -- Mark McGwire is coming back to the St. Louis Cardinals . The team said Monday that McGwire has agreed to a one-year deal after making his debut as the Cardinals hitting coach last season. Terms were not disclosed. The Cardinals also said ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-25T23:04:38Z)

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)

UK's Cooperative eyes life insurance arm sale-reports

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's mutually-owned Cooperative Group is considering a sale of its life insurance business as part of a reorganization of its financial services division, newspapers reported on Sunday. The Cooperative, which runs businesses ranging ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-24T11:31:28Z)

BYU football: Cougars, Yellow Jackets ink 4-year deal

PROVO — Brigham Young University and Georgia Tech today announced the schools have agreed to a four-game football series beginning with the 2012 season. The Cougars and the Yellow Jackets are scheduled to meet at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 13 ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

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)

Tony Blair's Sister-in-Law Converts to Islam

Booth – who works for Press TV, the English-language Iranian news channel – has stopped eating pork and reads the Qur'an every day. Lauren Booth, whose articles are published here from time to time, is Tony Blair's sister-in-law. She has converted ... (Source: Salem-News.Com 2010-10-26T00:01:54Z)

Scotland + Venice Announces Karla Black to Represent Scotland at 54th Venice Biennale

EDINBURGH.- Scotland + Venice announced that Karla Black has been chosen to represent Scotland at the 54th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, the world's largest and most prestigious showcase for contemporary visual arts. The exhibition ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-10-25T17:42:31Z)

Steelers win after contested call

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A controversial call that set up a Pittsburgh Steelers victory on Sunday will be the newest topic for fans and experts to debate one week after devastating hits grabbed headlines and forced the NFL to change its rules. The ruling ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-26T00:16:13Z)

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)

Scotland's Priciest Home for Sale Gets Cheaper After Second Cut

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Scotland's most expensive house for sale, an 18th-century mansion with 85 rooms, had its price slashed for the second time this year as the global economic slump curbs the enthusiasm of millionaire buyers. The owner of Yester House ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T06:02:06Z)

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