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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 11:40 am

IOC looks into sponsorship deals

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee is examining whether two sponsorship deals involving South Korean companies breach conflict of interest rules with regard to Pyeongchang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The South Korean ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-28T22:18:08Z)

IOC looking into 2018 conflict of interest claim

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Olympic Committee is examining whether two sponsorship deals involving South Korean companies breach conflict of interest rules with regard to Pyeongchang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The South ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-29T00:48:27Z)

Two ATL tech telecom firms do $105M deal

Norcross-based EasyLink Services International Corp. (NASDAQ: ESIC) has acquired the fax business of Buckhead-based Premiere Global Services, Inc. (NYSE: PGI). The $105 million all-cash deal, announced after financial markets closed Thursday, includes ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-21T20:10:26Z)

GOP Leaders Speculate About Barbour's Next Step

JACKSON, Miss. -- Midterm elections are only a few days away, but some well-known Republicans are already looking ahead to the 2012 presidential election. The Mississippi Economic Council's annual Hobnob, which is a meeting of Mississippi business leaders ... (Source: 16 WAPT 2010-10-28T22:10:58Z)

Starbucks and Royal Caribbean to Offer First Ever Starbucks at Sea on Allure of the Seas

SEATTLE & MIAMI, Oct 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship -- the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Israelis unhappy with synod statement, angry over bishop's remarks

Several prominent Israelis expressed concern over a statement by the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East, which said Jews cannot use the Bible to justify injustices. But tensions increased when a U.S. bishop told reporters at the synod that Jews could no ... (Source: Tidings 2010-10-29T16:54:49Z)

Sink Edges Scott In New Governor Polls

WESH.com Two new polls show Democrat Alex Sink with a slight leader over Republican Rick Scott in the race for Florida governor. Both a new Mason-Dixon and Quinnipiac poll suggest that Sink has the advantage over Scott. Mason-Dixon's poll shows Sink with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T10:42:36Z)

Game, set match: Elena Dementieva retires after 13 years on tour and 2 Grand Slam finals

DOHA, Qatar - Elena Dementieva retired from tennis after losing at the WTA Championships on Friday, ending a 13-year career in which she reached two Grand Slam finals and won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. The 29-year-old Russian struggled with ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T18:20:43Z)

Brownback, Holland offer contrasting economic agendas in quest to be next Kansas governor

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansans choose their next governor Tuesday amid economic uncertainty as the state slowly recovers from the effects of the national recession. Republican Sam Brownback and Democrat Tom Holland seek to replace Democrat Gov. Mark ... (Source: KFOR 2010-10-27T16:35:43Z)

Munich 2018 has faith in IOC

Munich - Munich 2018 Olympics bid officials have full faith in International Olympic Committee members and are not worried by sponsorship deals from South Korean companies. "We have have no doubt in the integrity of IOC members (Denis) Oswald and (Ottavio ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-28T12:16:50Z)

Events offer a lesson in Jewish culture

Jews in South Florida and around the world will be coming together for a first-of-its-kind learning event that will celebrate a historic milestone. The Global Day of Jewish Learning, which will be observed worldwide Nov. 7, is a chance for all Jewish ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T03:04:28Z)

Elena Dementieva retiring from tour

DOHA, Qatar -- Beijing Olympics champion Elena Dementieva announced her retirement from professional tennis Friday after bowing out of the WTA Championships. Dementieva, who has struggled with injuries and was eliminated Thursday from reaching the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T17:01:59Z)

Sanofi-Aventis: Not a cent more

T he ball is still in Sanofi-Aventis' court to make a new bid offer to buy Cambridge-based Genzyme Corp., analysts said yesterday. The French drug giant's CEO indicated yesterday that he saw no reason why his company should increase its original $69 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-29T12:15:39Z)

TheStockWizards.net: Small-Cap Penny Stock Movers and Shakers with News (SHMN,SSTC ...

Oct 29, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Boca Raton, FL THE STOCK WIZARDS PENNY STOCK WATCH LISTS INCLUDES: (OTC:SHMN) SOHM, Inc (OTC: SSTC) Safe and Secure TV Channel (OTC: GSLO) Go Solar USA, Inc. (GSLO.PK) The Stock Wizards.net Penny Stock alert blog ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-29T11:25:33Z)

Scott, Crist stumping in Bay today

PANAMA CITY — Voters will have their choice of breakfasts and candidates this morning. Gov. Charlie Crist, a no party affiliation candidate for U.S. Senate, and Rick Scott, a Republican candidate for governor, are hosting breakfast meetings in Panama ... (Source: News Herald 2010-10-29T10:13:58Z)

Economic Council's Hobnob a venue for state politicians

The statewide election season hasn't officially begun, but those who have hinted they will seek higher office found an opportunity for stump speeches Thursday. The Mississippi Economic Council's annual Hobnob social event gave business leaders a chance to ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-10-29T06:17:44Z)

Southwest to offer low-cost Mexico flights starting Nov. 12

Travelers looking for cheap trips to Mexico will be able to book their flights through Southwest Airlines beginning Nov. 12, connecting with low-cost Mexican carrier Volaris through Los Angeles, Oakland and San Jose, officials announced Thursday. The code ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-29T02:35:50Z)

Kansas guarding details of aviation job deal

Kansas officials hoped Wednesday to thwart new attempts to lure aviation jobs away from Wichita by withholding details of an agreement between the state and manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft. Gov. Mark Parkinson hints that the deal might involve helping the ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-10-19T02:33:22Z)

Charlie Crist asked Clinton camp to suggest Meek drop out, source says

Charlie Crist personally called a top adviser to Bill Clinton and asked if the former president would discuss with Kendrick Meek the possibility of dropping out of the Florida Senate race, according to a source close to Clinton. The revelation adds a bit ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T01:52:53Z)

Republican officials offer no-tax pledge

JACKSON (AP) — Republican state officials delivered a "no-tax" pledge Thursday to a meeting of Mississippi business leaders. The Clarion-Ledger reported Gov. Haley Barbour, usually the final political speaker at Hobnob, was not in attendance but sent ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

Southwest Airlines to Offer International Service to Five Mexico Cities With Launch of Volaris ...

DALLAS , Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines is excited to launch a new product that allows Customers to book international flights by connecting with Volaris , Mexico 's second-largest airline. Starting Nov. 12 , Customers can book ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-10-28T23:51:11Z)

Dementieva calls it a career

Elena Dementieva has announced her retirement from professional tennis after 13 years. The 29-year-old Russian made the decision after her final match Friday at the season-ending WTA Championships. She lost to Francesca Schiavone of Italy in the round ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T17:37:46Z)

Kansans respond to Parkinson's aviation efforts

The percentage of Kansans who approve of Gov. Mark Parkinson's job performance shot up from 41 percent in September to 51 percent in October — after he brokered a state incentives deal meant to keep Hawker Beechcraft and most of its 6,000 jobs in Wichita ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-20T11:50:32Z)

Sanofi sticks to Genzyme offer and raises FY forecast

PARIS (Reuters) - Sanofi-Aventis SA ( SASY.PA ) said it saw no need to raise its hostile $18.5 billion bid for U.S. biotechnology company Genzyme Corp ( GENZ.O ) on Thursday, when the French drugmaker posted stronger-than-expected earnings and raised its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-29T05:27:38Z)

Kendrick Meek reaffirms he's in Senate race to stay, blasts Charlie Crist

Making the rounds on several national television network news shows on Friday morning, Democrat Kendrick Meek lashed out at independent Charlie Crist for fueling what he called false rumors that former President Bill Clinton had asked him to drop out of ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-29T17:01:59Z)

Southwest offering flights to Mexico

Southwest Airlines is partnering with Mexican carrier Volaris to offer a new service to Mexico, its first international destination, in November, according to The Arizona Republic . The Republic reported that Southwest Airlines passengers traveling to ... (Source: KTAR.com 2010-10-28T23:29:43Z)

Sanofi refuses to raise $18.5b offer for Genzyme

The top executive of French drugmaker Sanofi Aventis SA , refusing to budge from his $18.5 billion bid for Genzyme Corp ., this morning unleashed a withering critique of the Cambridge biotechnology company's contention that it is worth about $89 a share ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-29T03:18:47Z)

Poll: Rubio, Sink still lead, but others gain

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist has cut into Republican Marco Rubio's once sizable lead in Florida's three-way U.S. Senate contest as Democrats abandon their party's nominee, a new poll released Thursday indicates. Crist, however, still faces a ... (Source: Pensacola News Journal 2010-10-29T04:59:00Z)

Jewish groups mourn Kirchner's death

Jewish groups mourned the death of Nestor Kirchner, the former president of Argentina. Kirchner, the president from 2003 to 2007, who was succeeded by his wife, current President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, died Wednesday morning at a hospital near his ... (Source: Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles 2010-10-29T17:37:46Z)

Meek says it was Gov. Charlie Crist who suggested he drop out of Fla. US Senate race

MIAMI - Democratic Rep. Kendrick Meek says it was his independent opponent — not former President Bill Clinton — who suggested he drop out of Florida's Senate race. Meek told CNN early Friday that Florida Gov. Charlie Crist previously had talked to him ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T10:56:55Z)

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