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Deals of the Hour / October 28, 2010, 1:41 pm

BMW recalls 150,800 vehicles for fuel pump failures

BMW of North America has notified government officials today of two recalls for potential fuel pump failures. The company will recall about 130,000 of its 2007-2010 that have the twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engines for potential failure of their high ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-26T21:23:14Z)

Berlusconi, Snubbed in Europe, Seals Deals Elsewhere

(Corrects spelling of Nicolas in first paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- When French President Nicolas Sarkozy hosts his Russian and German counterparts for talks on European security today, Europe's second-biggest energy partner with Moscow won't be ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T13:24:47Z)

New Cookbook Available From the National Museum of the American Indian's Acclaimed ...

WASHINGTON , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, together with Fulcrum Books, will be releasing "The Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook" ? a collection of favorite recipes from the museum's renowned restaurant ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T19:34:41Z)

MSU aims to stop water loss in High Plains aquifer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — An underground water stock nearly equal to two of the Great Lakes doesn't guarantee America's High Plains will be able to fulfill the heavy demand of the region's agriculture. Despite its vast holdings, the Ogallala Aquifer is ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-24T15:27:42Z)

Consumers to shop smart and save up in 2011

LONDON - Consumers still reeling from the global economic crisis will shop for bargains, buy online for deals and convenience, and plan to work beyond retirement age and boost savings in 2011, global market research firm Mintel said on Wednesday. Mintel ... (Source: Edmonton Sun 2010-10-27T14:19:43Z)

Defending champion Jurgen Melzer, No. 2 Marin Cilic reach ATP Vienna quarterfinals

VIENNA - Defending champion Jurgen Melzer and Marin Cilic, last year's runner-up, reached the quarterfinals of the Bank Austria Trophy on Wednesday. Melzer defeated Lukasz Kubot of Poland 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2), and Cilic beat Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic 7-6 ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-27T21:57:51Z)

Mississippi's 'Golf Coast' offers above-par deals

Mississippi's golf industry wants the world to know the Magnolia State was slimed by very little of BP's oil spill — and it's offering golf deals to entice skeptical Chicagoans to grab their clubs and head south. "We saw hardly any oil, but the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-22T22:39:34Z)

Zagat Releases 2011 America's Top Restaurants Guide

Zagat released the results today of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, which reports the habits of over 153,000 diners and ratings and reviews of 1,552 top restaurants in the country. Not surprisingly in these difficult times, people are eating out ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T20:39:06Z)

Court Rules Alaskan Voters Can Get Lists of Write-In Candidates

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled late Wednesday that state election workers at polling places could provide lists of write-in candidates to voters who request them. The ruling, which could benefit Senator Lisa Murkowski , who is running a write-in campaign ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-28T16:34:32Z)

Emerging Economies Gain Clout as IMF Doubles Quotas

GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Fast-growing emerging economies will get more clout at the International Monetary Fund under a landmark agreement clinched on Saturday that reflects a shift in global power from industrial countries. Under the deal, more ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-23T11:39:49Z)

Mintel Predicts Consumer Trends for 2011

CHICAGO , Oct. 27 -- While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock created by the global economic crisis, lessons have been learned, behaviors changed and consumer adaptability has created a new way of life. With that in mind, Mintel predicts nine ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T17:04:21Z)

Court Deals Setback to Murkowski's Write-In Bid

Dealing a setback to the write-in Senate campaign of incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski , an Alaska superior-court judge ruled today that election workers can't provide lists of write-in candidates to voters on Election Day, calling it a "clear violation ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-27T20:17:38Z)

Zagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi

Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The survey includes ratings and reviews of the 1,552 top restaurants countrywide. Results are available ... (Source: QSR Web 2010-10-27T18:51:44Z)

Why Jim Courier is the right choice for U.S. Davis Cup captain

Hours after Patrick McEnroe resigned as the captain of the United States Davis Cup team, Jim Courier began lobbying for the job. "The Davis Cup means the world to me," he said while being interviewed during the CBS broadcast of the US Open. "And at some ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-27T16:28:34Z)

Fitch Solutions: Americas and Asia Pacific CDS Liquidity Lags Europe

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Link to Fitch Solutions' Report: Fitch Solutions' Global Liquidity Scores Commentary - Issue 41 http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=568246 Fitch Solutions, a division of the Fitch ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-21T17:11:28Z)

Consumers to shop smart and save up in 2011: report

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Consumers still reeling from the global economic crisis will shop for bargains, buy online for deals and convenience, and plan to work beyond retirement age and boost savings in 2011, global market research firm Mintel said on ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-27T12:25:11Z)

Fed moves to close credit card application fee loophole

The Federal Reserve Board is taking steps to close a loophole in the new credit card law that allowed some card issuers to sidestep a 25 percent cap on fees charged during the first year of new card accounts. In proposed rules issued Tuesday, the Fed said ... (Source: CreditCards.com 2010-10-28T15:22:57Z)

Courier named U.S. Davis Cup captain | A.M. Briefing

Courier picked to lead U.S. Davis Cup team: Jim Courier, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was hired by the U.S. Tennis Association to lead the country's Davis Cup team, replacing Patrick McEnroe, who resigned last month. "I've always known, once I got a ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-28T04:38:42Z)

BMW: 2 recalls, 150,000 vehicles

BMW of North America on Tuesday said it will recall about 150,000 vehicles under two separate recalls, both involving potential problems with fuel-delivery systems. No injuries or accidents have been reported with either of the recalls, BMW said. The first ... (Source: Orange County Register 2010-10-27T19:27:31Z)

BMW North America to Recall More than 150K Units

BMW of North America announced Tuesday that it conducting two separate recalls that, when combined, affect about 150,800 units. With regards to the larger of the two recalls — which is an emissions recall — the company said it told the U.S ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-10-28T05:43:08Z)

Defending champ Melzer, Cilic reach Vienna quarters

VIENNA -- Defending champion Jurgen Melzer and his opponent in last year's final, Marin Cilic , both reached the quarterfinals of the Bank Austria Trophy on Wednesday. Melzer defeated Lukasz Kubot of Poland 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2), and Cilic beat Jan Hajek of the ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-27T21:00:35Z)

Bionest Appoints Dr. Sean X. Hu as Managing Director, North America

NEW YORK & PARIS - (Business Wire) Bionest Partners, a provider of advisory and management services to Life Sciences companies, announces today that Dr. Sean Xinghua Hu has been appointed Managing Director, North America, and Head, Bionest USA. Sean brings ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-18T10:12:41Z)

Jim Courier To Be U.S. Davis Cup Captain

Jim Courier, a tennis hall of fame member who helped the United States to two Davis Cup titles, was named the U.S. team captain for the 2011 Davis Cup. Courier, 40, replaces Patrick McEnroe, who is leaving the captaincy after 10 years. His last Davis Cup ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-27T19:41:50Z)

Alaska Supreme Court issues stay on write-in list ban

Just hours after a Superior Court judge issued an injunction barring the state Division of Elections from providing lists of write-in candidates at polling places, the Alaska Supreme Court placed an emergency stay on that injunction Wednesday evening. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T06:47:33Z)

Colleges and credit card companies: An insidious alliance.

For years, institutions of higher learning and affiliated groups have struck deals with credit card issuers to market their cards to students, many of whom don't have any significant source of income. Selling this access has been lucrative for schools and ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-28T07:59:08Z)

London Film Festival Ends With Danny Boyle Climbing Drama

The 2010 London film festival ends on Thursday with the European premiere of "127 Hours," British director Danny Boyle's retelling of the true story of a climber who cuts off his own arm to survive. Starring James Franco as real-life survivor Aron Ralston ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-28T17:17:29Z)

Cold War Probiotic Discovery Now a Weapon in American Cold & Flu War

BOULDER, Colo. , Oct. 27 -- Soviet Cold War-era Chief Health Minister and scientist, General Vsevolod Ogarkov , had no idea the fruits of his bio-warfare research program would be used by 21st century American doctors and patients for immune system support ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T15:59:56Z)

Zagat's 2011 America's Top Restaurants Guide Reveals that the Weak Economy Continues to ...

NEW YORK , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat Survey today released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of over 153,000 avid diners. The survey includes ratings and reviews of the 1,552 top restaurants ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-10-27T07:24:32Z)

Wrong Lesson on Credit Cards

WASHINGTON -- When will we stop pushing plastic on our young adults? For years, institutions of higher learning and affiliated groups have struck deals with credit card issuers to market their cards to students, many of whom don't have any significant ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-10-28T13:42:44Z)

Jim Courier named new U.S. Davis Cup captain; Andre Agassi approves

Jim Courier, winner of four Grand Slam titles earned mostly with punishing groundstrokes perfected through a punishing work ethic, was named Wednesday by the United States Tennis Assn. to replace Patrick McEnroe as captain of the Davis Cup team. McEnroe ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T21:14:54Z)

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