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Deals of the Hour / October 27, 2010, 10:40 am

Apple says white iPhone 4 delayed

Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app appearing to offer the option to reserve a white iPhone 4. By late afternoon, that option was no ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T16:57:12Z)

Airgas says it's worth more than $5.86 bln

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Industrial gas supplier Airgas Inc said it is willing to negotiate a buyout by rival Air Products and Chemicals Inc at a price greater than $70 per share, or $5.86 billion, more than 7 percent higher than the offer on the table ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-26T22:13:21Z)

10 Reasons You MUST Vote--and Vote Democrat

Yes, I know you're angry about the state of our country. You're worried about your future, worried about your employment status, worried about our national debt. And you should be. But before this anger and angst causes you to blindly vote for any new ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-27T16:57:12Z)

Insects Frozen In Amber Offer Clues To India's Past

In these golden-hued images, the tiny inhabitants of a once vibrant forest are frozen in the sticky geological preservative of amber. The photographs come from a paper published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Science s , the work ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-27T15:24:08Z)

Prosecutor seeks prison for ex-transit officer convicted of killing unarmed man in US

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Prosecutors asked a judge Tuesday to send a white former transit officer to prison for the 2009 videotaped shooting death of an unarmed black man on an Oakland train platform. The request came after a defence attorney requested ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-10-26T21:59:02Z)

CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Airgas says it's worth more than $70/share

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Airgas Inc ( ARG.N ) signaled it is willing to negotiate a buyout by rival Air Products and Chemicals Inc ( APD.N ) for more than $70 per share, more than 7 percent higher than the offer on the table. The news came as Airgas ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-26T21:51:52Z)

DNR board to consider emergency bat rules

MADISON (AP) - The state Natural Resources Board is poised to vote on emergency rules that would allow wildlife officials to close caves and mines to help stave off white-nose syndrome in bats. The Department of Natural Resources says restricting access to ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-10-26T13:16:29Z)

Want a white iPhone? You'll have to wait until spring

Apple says the elusive white iPhone 4 will remain out of reach until spring. Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app appearing to offer the ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

Madison / DNR to vote on bat cave closures

The state Natural Resources Board is poised to vote on emergency rules that would allow wildlife officials to close caves and mines to help stave off white-nose syndrome in bats. The Department of Natural Resources said restricting access to caves and ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-27T04:39:54Z)

Republicans poised to win House and gain in Senate

Republicans enter the final week of a bitter election campaign as heavy favorites to win control of the House of Representatives and score big Senate gains, dealing a severe blow to President Barack Obama two years after he entered the White House. A ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T15:52:46Z)

Obama to appear on Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show'

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking his campaign message to "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. White House spokesman Dan Pfeiffer says Obama is taping an appearance on Oct. 27, just days before the Nov. 2 elections. Stewart is coming to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-20T16:36:52Z)

Prosecutor seeks prison for ex-transit officer

Prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that prison time would be the only appropriate punishment for a white former transit officer convicted in the 2009 videotaped shooting death of an unarmed black man on an Oakland train platform. The severity of the crime by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T21:01:46Z)

Runaway Buffalo Found In Neighbour's Pool

Chris Nonnemaker and his wife, from White County, Georgia, described how they went outside to take a closer look after noticing two holes in the pool cover. Mr Nonnemaker said he pulled the cover back when he saw something moving, and was shocked to ... (Source: Sky.com 2010-10-27T11:13:36Z)

Wisconsin board to consider emergency bat rules

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board is poised to vote on emergency rules that would allow wildlife officials to close caves and mines to help stave off white-nose syndrome in bats. The Department of Natural Resources says restricting access to caves and ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-26T11:50:35Z)

White County man find buffalo in his swimming pool

CLEVELAND - A White County man says he and his wife found a neighbor's buffalo in their swimming pool. Chris Nonnemaker says he and his wife noticed two holes in the pool's cover and went outside to take a look Saturday morning. Nonnemaker says they ... (Source: Gainesville Times 2010-10-25T13:53:27Z)

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner dies

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner — the country's most powerful politician along with his wife, current leader Cristina Fernandez — died suddenly Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, the presidency said. Kirchner, 60, died after he was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

IPOs in Asia Grab Record Share of Funds as U.S. Offers Dry Up

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Record demand for initial public offerings in Asia is reducing the share of U.S. IPOs to an all- time low as companies from China to Malaysia and India flood the market with more equity than ever. Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industry ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

Apple delays white iPhone 4 until spring

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) says the elusive white iPhone 4 will remain out of reach until spring. Apple Inc.'s own "Apple Store" iPhone app lets people reserve products to pick up at local Apple stores. On Tuesday, bloggers posted screen shots of the app ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-10-27T10:37:48Z)

E-reader battles get more colorful

NEW YORK -- Barnes & Noble is introducing a Nook e-reader with a color touch screen for $249 as competition among e-reader makers heats up ahead of the holidays. The Nookcolor can be used for reading digital books, magazines, newspapers and children's ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

Prosecutor seeks prison for ex-transit officer convicted of killing unarmed black man in US

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Prosecutors are asking a judge to send a white former transit officer to prison for the 2009 videotaped shooting death of an unarmed black man in Oakland. The recommendation filed Tuesday in Los Angeles argues against a defence ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-26T19:57:20Z)

Barnes & Noble introduces color Nook

NEW YORK (AP) - October 27, 2010 -- Barnes & Noble is introducing a new Nook e-reader with a color touch screen for $249 as competition among e-reader makers heats up ahead of the holidays. The Nookcolor can be used for reading digital books, magazines ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T16:42:53Z)

Argentine president's husband, former leader Nestor Kirchner, dies suddenly of heart attack

BUENOS AIRES , Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner — the country's most powerful politician along with his wife, current leader Cristina Fernandez — died suddenly Wednesday after suffering a heart attack , the presidency said ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

Obama to appear on 'The Daily Show,' speak at anti-domestic violence event

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taping an appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Wednesday. The president last appeared on the Comedy Central show while campaigning for the White House. Also Wednesday, Obama will speak at an event ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-27T13:08:08Z)

Democrats' Imaginary Cash Gap

WASHINGTON, DC – Despite loud complaints from Democrats that they're being wildly outspent by Republicans and their shadowy anonymous allies--a bogeyman the White House has made a centerpiece in their closing campaign strategy--liberal third-party groups ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-27T14:26:52Z)

Marathon Clinton tour of Asia-Pacific aims to calm regional concerns about rising China

WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton took off Wednesday on a trip to Asia and the Pacific to cement ties with some of China's nervous neighbors, part of the Obama administration's efforts to counter Beijing's increasingly assertive stance. The secretary of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-27T13:58:14Z)

Odd News: Ga. couple find escaped buffalo in swimming pool

CLEVELAND, Ga. (AP) -- A north Georgia man said he and his wife found a neighbor's buffalo in their swimming pool. Chris Nonnemaker said he and his wife noticed two holes in the pool's cover and went outside to take a look Saturday morning in White County ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-10-26T11:29:06Z)

Obama to appear on 'The Daily Show' today

Washington — President Barack Obama is taping an appearance on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" today to air later tonight. The president last appeared on the Comedy Central show while campaigning for the White House. Also today, Obama will speak at an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-27T15:31:18Z)

UPDATE 3-Airgas says it's worth more than $70/share

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Airgas Inc ( ARG.N ) signaled it is willing to negotiate a buyout by rival Air Products and Chemicals Inc ( APD.N ) for more than $70 per share, more than 7 percent higher than the offer on the table. The news came as Airgas ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-26T14:28:03Z)

Barnes & Noble will offer color, children's books on new Nook

NEW YORK (AP) — Barnes & Noble is introducing a new Nook e-reader with a color touch screen for $249 as competition among e-reader makers heats up ahead of the holidays. The Nookcolor can be used for reading digital books, magazines, newspapers and ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-10-26T20:40:17Z)

Argentina's ex-President Nestor Kirchner dies

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Argentina's former President Nestor Kirchner died Wednesday, according to media reports. Kirchner, 60, suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead shortly after 9 a.m. local time in a hospital in southern Argentina ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T15:59:56Z)

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