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Deals of the Hour / October 27, 2010, 12:40 pm

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 2010-10-27T18:58:53Z)

Jeff Gordon in AARP sponsorship deal for 'Drive to End Hunger' campaign

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Rick Hendrick never panicked as the season stretched on and he still didn't have a sponsorship deal for Jeff Gordon . Why? Because he always had a contingency plan to fall back on. It gave him the ability to be discerning when it ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T17:47:18Z)

Maine's gov candidates offer ideas for the economy

PORTLAND, Maine -- Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

Maine Governor Election 2010: Predict The Winner! (POLL)

Who will be the next Maine Governor? Republican Paul LePage faces off with Democrat Libby Mitchell on Nov. 2, and we'd love to hear who you think will come away victorious! Think you can predict the winner? Vote below to battle other HuffPost readers and ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-21T21:00:32Z)

AP sources: Power outage at Wyo. nuke site

Associated Press= WASHINGTON (AP) — Military officials say a power outage caused a break in communication with 50 nuclear missiles at Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The officials say the outage occurred Saturday and lasted about 45 minutes. The White ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-27T00:15:02Z)

UPDATE 7-Argentina's powerful ex-president Kirchner dies

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, the current president's husband and a leading contender to succeed her in next year's election, died from a heart attack on Wednesday. Kirchner, 60, was credited by many ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T19:06:03Z)

New Zealand To Change Law To Keep 'The Hobbit'

Prime Minister John Key spent two days in talks with executives from Warner Bros. about keeping the production of "The Hobbit" movies in New Zealand. The "Lord of the Rings" films, which were shot there, gave a boost not only to the country's film industry ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-27T17:47:18Z)

Kanye West debuts 'Runaway' movie: We watch and recap

Kanye West debuted his high-concept movie -- he directed and stars in it -- on Saturday on MTV. It was written by Hype Williams and stars supermodel Selita Ebanks as a phoenix/supermodel. You can either watch the slightly NSFW 34 minute "film," below, or ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-25T14:50:43Z)

Zero Tolerance on Bullying

WASHINGTON - Obama has turned his attention to schools and universities in an effort to put an end to bullying. His new campaign comes in light of recent deaths and suicides; the culprit, bullying. Too many children and college students are falling victim ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-10-27T16:21:24Z)

White House tackles bullying

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter that's supposed to help teachers fight bullying. The "Dear Colleague" was letter sent to schools, colleges and universities. And it clarifies when bullying by students might violate federal education ... (Source: Yakima Herald Republic 2010-10-27T01:40:56Z)

Jeff Gordon has 3-year sponsorship deal

CONCORD, N.C. -- Jeff Gordon will be sponsored next season by the AARP Foundation's "Drive To End Hunger" campaign. The four-time NASCAR champion said the sponsorship agreement is for three years. The cause-related sponsorship is the first of its kind to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T16:28:34Z)

Citi Launches Multi-Bank Global Trade Initiative

AMSTERDAM & NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Citi today announced the launch of an industry initiative from its Global Transaction Services business – The Multi-Bank Global Trade Program. Leveraging its global footprint, this initiative affords Citi an ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T05:58:38Z)

New Zealand Reaches Deal to Keep "Hobbit" Films

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is to remain the home of "The Hobbit" after the government struck a US$25 million deal with Warner Bros. to stop the Hollywood film studio from moving the blockbuster movie production to another country. A short-lived ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-27T07:53:10Z)

Citi and LCH Clearnet Collaborate as Chi East's Post Trade Partners

AMSTERDAM & LONDON, Oct 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citi's Global Transaction Services has been selected by LCH.Clearnet Ltd (LCH.Clearnet) to perform settlement agent bank services for the first Pan Asian dark pool, Chi East. Chi East, the joint venture ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-25T05:53:51Z)

Kanye West, Rapper and Director, Premieres His Fiery 'Runaway' Video

Call it a short film or a long video, Kanye West is now a director. Flames, feathers, and some fancy footwork by ballerinas stand out in the new, 34-minute clip conceived by the controversial rapper. 'Runaway' is essentially a mashup of two classic tales ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-10-25T08:17:01Z)

Vail Resorts buys Northstar for $63M

Looking southeast from the back of the summit of Northstar. Vail Resorts has closed on a $63 million deal to purchase Northstar-at-Tahoe from Booth Creek Resort Properties, LLC. Booth Creek will continue to operate Sierra-at-Tahoe. Colorado-based Vail also ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-26T20:25:58Z)

WAP sources: Power outage at Wyo. nuke site

A power outage caused a break in communication with 50 nuclear missiles at Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming over the weekend, military officials said Tuesday. The officials say the outage occurred Saturday and lasted about 45 minutes. The White House was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-26T23:53:34Z)

White wheels into new video game territory

NEW YORK - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist snowboarder Shaun White is turning away from the slopes and concentrating on skateboarding — in a new video game. It is new video turf for White, the freckled, carrot-topped champion snowboarder who was dubbed ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-10-27T07:03:04Z)

Vail Resorts acquires Northstar-at-Tahoe

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired Lake Tahoe's Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Vail purchased the stock of the companies that operate Northstar-at-Tahoe from Booth Creek Resort Properties and other sellers for a total consideration of $63 ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-10-27T05:44:19Z)

Kanye West's 'Runaway' video a dark, twisted fantasy

K anye West is as unpredictable as ever. The rapper/singer/producer's relentless campaign to prove his artistic prowess to the world reached a new apex Saturday when "Runaway," his 35-minute music video/art film, premiered on MTV, marking Kanye's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-26T04:05:17Z)

Officials: Power outage at Wyo. nuke site

A power outage caused a break in communication with 50 nuclear missiles at Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming over the weekend, military officials said Tuesday. The officials said the outage occurred Saturday and lasted about 45 minutes. The White House was ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-27T00:07:53Z)

Maine gov candidates debate education

AUGUSTA, Maine— Education and youth issues are on the agenda as Maine's five candidates for governor meet in Bangor for a debate sponsored by WABI-TV and the Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education. Wednesday night's televised give-and-take features ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-27T19:13:12Z)

Vail Resorts Inc. acquires Northstar-at-Tahoe in California in $63 million deal

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — Vail Resorts Inc. says it has acquired Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in California in a deal worth $63 million. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company said Monday it acquired the stock of the companies that operate Northstar-at-Tahoe ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-10-26T03:15:11Z)

REFILE-Shaun White wheels into new video game territory

NEW YORK Oct 26 (Reuters Life) - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist snowboarder Shaun White is turning away from the slopes and concentrating on skateboarding -- in a new video game. It is new video turf for White, the freckled, carrot-topped champion ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-26T20:40:17Z)

New Zealand announces deal to keep 'Hobbit' films

Two $500-million "Hobbit" movies will be made in New Zealand as originally planned, Prime Minister John Key said Wednesday, after two days of crisis talks with Hollywood studio executives. Senior executives from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema won an ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T11:13:36Z)

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, 60, dies of a heart attack

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, the current president's husband and a contender to succeed her in next year's election, died Wednesday after a heart attack. He was 60. Kirchner was credited by many Argentines with putting South America's No. 2 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T18:51:44Z)

Snowboard champ does skating game

New York - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist snowboarder Sean White is turning away from the slopes and concentrating on skateboarding - in a new video game. It is new video turf for White, the freckled, carrot-topped champion snowboarder who was dubbed "the ... (Source: Beeld 2010-10-27T07:03:04Z)

U.S. Hits Hard on Bullying

A student at Emory University told a fellow reveler at a fraternity party early Saturday morning that he was gay. In return, he was allegedly showered with anti-gay slurs and dragged out by his neck as onlookers cheered, according to the Emory Wheel ... (Source: Inside Higher Ed 2010-10-27T07:03:04Z)

Source: Anti-hunger group to sponsor Jeff Gordon car

C HARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will be sponsored next season by an anti-hunger campaign coordinated through the AARP Foundation. The multiyear deal will be announced Wednesday by Hendrick Motorsports. A person familiar with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T19:29:53Z)

Citi and LCH Clearnet Collaborate as Chi East's Post Trade Partners

AMSTERDAM & LONDON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Citi's Global Transaction Services has been selected by LCH.Clearnet Ltd (LCH.Clearnet) to perform settlement agent bank services for the first Pan Asian dark pool, Chi East. "This is a major step forward for the ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-24T15:56:20Z)

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