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Deals of the Hour / October 28, 2010, 9:39 pm

Swiss, German finance ministers to sign tax deal

Switzerland and Germany are poised to sign a deal that will make it easier for Berlin to obtain information on suspected tax cheats hiding assets in secret Swiss bank accounts, officials said Wednesday. The agreement — whose broader purpuse is to prevent ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T14:12:33Z)

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

CONCORD, N.C. - 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 came to the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-28T09:32:12Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

FCC: Verizon to pay $25M for mystery fees

Verizon Wireless agreed to pay a record $25 million to the U.S. and refund at least $52.8 million to customers, ending an investigation into "mystery fees" charged to consumers, federal regulators said. The payment is the largest in a settlement by the ... (Source: Newsday 2010-10-29T02:14:21Z)

'Drive to End Hunger' is Gordon's new majority sponsor

In a deal Jeff Gordon described as "a completely new, cause-driven approach to sponsorship," Hendrick Motorsports has partnered with the AARP Foundation in a three-year deal that will place the Drive to End Hunger as primary sponsor on Gordon's No. 24 ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-27T20:17:38Z)

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid in Dealer Showrooms this November

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101028/CL89405 ) The Cayenne S Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds on its way to a top test track speed of 150 mph, yet it delivers an impressive estimated 21 mpg city/25 highway under ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-28T14:25:41Z)

Verizon Wireless settles with FCC over false data charges

The Federal Communications Commission reached a record $25 million settlement on Thursday with Verizon Wireless over false data charges, in a move meant to show that the agency is stepping up scrutiny of consumer billing practices. The settlement brings ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T03:47:25Z)

The Ralph Reports Gain in Attendance

Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks is reporting a slight increase in attendance for the fiscal year that recently ended. Chris Semrau, director of events at the privately owned arena on the University of North Dakota campus, says 411,000 people attended ... (Source: KFYR-TV 2010-10-28T14:32:51Z)

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)

Verizon Wireless, FCC strike deal on 'mystery charges'

The Federal Communications Commission says that Verizon Wireless has agreed to change some of its business practices and shell out at least $77.8 million to resolve the government's investigation into three years of unjustified charges to some 15 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T00:41:18Z)

Jury selection begins in former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's corruption trial

AUSTIN, Texas - Jury selection has begun in the Austin corruption trial of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. DeLay entered a Travis County courthouse on Tuesday saying he feels great and isn't worried about the trial. The 63-year-old DeLay is charged ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-26T14:49:32Z)

Tobin Bell: He came, he 'Saw,' he conquered

"I am so ready to play a gay nightclub owner, a man who dances and has this great joie de vivre." Tobin Bell is pitching the world's movie makers, tossing the idea that casting him against type - as say a doctor, lawyer, nightclub owner or orchestra ... (Source: The Southern 2010-10-28T20:30:45Z)

Rescuers and aid arriving on tsunami-swept islands...Volcano death toll grows

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Days of rough seas and bad weather have finally lifted enough for planes carrying aid and rescuers to land on remote, tsunami-stricken Indonesian islands. A 10-foot tsunami, generated by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, killed at ... (Source: KTUU 2010-10-27T09:54:51Z)

Tobin Bell: He came (to Hollywood), he 'Saw,' he conquered

"I am so ready to play a gay nightclub owner, a man who dances and has this great joie de vivre." Tobin Bell is pitching the world's movie makers, tossing the idea that casting him against type -- as say a doctor, lawyer, nightclub owner or orchestra ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-28T07:59:08Z)

Weekend watch: College men's hockey: Denver at University of North Dakota

7:37 p.m. Friday, 7:07 p.m. Saturday at Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks Friday night is "Ed Belfour Night" as UND welcomes back former great Ed Belfour, a goalie for the Sioux during the 1986-87 national championship season. The third winnigest ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-28T04:24:23Z)

ICBC starts expansion into insurance sector

BEIJING - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by market value, will start a major expansion into the insurance sector by buying a 60 percent stake in Paris-based group AXA's China life insurance venture. The Industrial ... (Source: China Daily 2010-10-29T02:21:31Z)

2011 Porsche Cayenne hybrid - with 21/25 mpg - goes on sale next month

The diesel-powered Porsche Cayenne has been a popular vehicle for fleet owners , but they'll soon be able to consider a hybrid powertrain for the luxury SUV since the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is coming to dealer showrooms this November. We've known it ... (Source: autoblog 2010-10-29T00:48:27Z)

Original Darth Vader costume up for sale

London — The Force can be with you — for a price. Christie's auction house says it is selling an original Darth Vader costume from the "Star Wars" movie franchise. The jet-black helmet, mask and armor worn by the intergalactic villain are expected to ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-27T15:31:18Z)

ICBC Buys 60% Stake in Insurer

BEIJING—Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. will pay about 1.2 billion yuan (US$179.6 million) for a 60% stake in AXA-Minmetals Assurance Co., an insurance joint venture between French insurer AXA SA and China Minmetals Corp. The deal will give ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-28T14:32:51Z)

Exceptionally Rare Darth Vader Costume to Be Offered at Christie's South Kensington

LONDON.- Christie's announced that an exceptionally rare Darth Vader costume will lead the auction of Popular Culture: Film and Entertainment at South Kensington on 25 November 2010. One of the most recognisable and infamous characters in the history of ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-10-28T22:53:55Z)

Areva completes Safran sale at 20.23 eur/shr -sources

PARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - French nuclear firm Areva completed a placing of shares in aerospace group Safran to institutional investors at 20.23 euros per share, market sources said on Tuesday. Areva and book-runner HSBC declined comment. Safran shares were ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-12T10:48:26Z)

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Priced From $67,700, On Sale Next Month

October 28th, 2010 The idea that hybrids and SUVs just don't fit with Porsche's image is, a this point, well-worn. But the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid may serve to change some minds. On sale in November, the hybrid SUV sprints to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds ... (Source: TheCarConnection.com 2010-10-28T18:07:36Z)

Areva sales up 6.1 percent in 3rd quarter

French nuclear reactor builder Areva says its third-quarter sales rose 6.1 percent to €2 billion (US$2.8 billion), and expressed confidence in achieving "significant" revenue and order growth for the full year. The Paris-based nuclear engineering giant ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T16:42:53Z)

Sioux great, NHL legend Belfour to be honored Friday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The University of North Dakota men's hockey program will welcome back one of the most prominent players to ever wear a Fighting Sioux uniform on Friday with 'Ed Belfour Night' at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Belfour, a goalie for the Sioux ... (Source: UND Fighting Sioux 2010-10-27T22:33:38Z)

Tom Delay Trial Begins In Austin

AUSTIN, Texas- Jury selection has begun in the Austin corruption trial of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. DeLay entered a Travis County courthouse on Tuesday saying he feels great and isn't worried about the trial. The 63-year-old DeLay is charged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T15:46:48Z)

UPDATE: Areva 3Q Revenue +6% On Reactors & Services, Confirms Outlook

PARIS -(Dow Jones)- French state-controlled nuclear engineering group Areva SA (CEI.FR) Wednesday reported a 6% increase in revenue for the third quarter, bolstered by its reactors and services division's strong performance, leading the company to confirm ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-10-27T18:23:06Z)

Euro higher as German forecasts stronger growth

LONDON (AFP) – The euro rose against the dollar here on Thursday as Germany said that its economy, the biggest in Europe, would grow far faster than expected in 2010, while sterling slumped on weak retail sales data. The European single currency climbed ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-21T10:59:14Z)

Original Darth Vader costume up for sale in London

LONDON -- The Force can be with you - for a price. Christie's auction house says it is selling an original Darth Vader costume from the "Star Wars" movie franchise. The jet-black helmet, mask and armor worn by the intergalactic villain are expected to sell ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-27T11:06:26Z)

Despite Typecasting, Star of 'Saw' Series Tobin Bell Is Grateful for the Work

Actor Tobin Bell says, 'I am so ready to play a gay nightclub owner, a man who dances and has this great joie de vivre.' Click to enlarge Bell is pitching the world's movie makers, tossing the idea that casting him against type — as say a doctor ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-28T14:47:10Z)

ICBC to announce deal, insurance stake talk swirls

SHANGHAI Oct 28 (Reuters) - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) ( 1398.HK )( 601398.SS ) said on Thursday it would hold a news conference in Beijing after the market close to announce a "major deal", amid speculation that the world's most ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-28T04:53:01Z)

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