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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 1:40 pm

Bob Marley's son offers to post his South Florida home to secure Buju Banton's release

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Marley, a son of music legend Bob Marley , has offered to post his South Florida home to bond reggae star Buju Banton's out of jail. The Tampa Tribune reports that Banton's attorney notified the court Tuesday of the offer. The ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-27T02:16:44Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

No deal between Brewers, Bobby Valentine

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin issued a statement through media director Mike Vassallo stating there is no agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be manager. That takes care of that. Bill Scott of the Wisconsin Radio Network reported that a ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-10-27T20:31:57Z)

W.Va.'s 'Mountain Stage to kick off 2011 in Scotland

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- "Mountain Stage" is moving the mountain to Scotland. In January, before the West Virginia Public Radio show kicks off its 28th season in Charleston, some members of the show will fly to Glasgow, Scotland, for the Celtic Connections ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-22T07:59:06Z)

Roadshow: What Measure B money would fund

Q: I am all for paying a bit more to improve the condition of our roads. Increase the car registration fee, increase the gas tax. But I am not for a back-door bait and switch to increase the general fund. If Measure B passes, will that just mean the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-28T02:22:42Z)

Yankees finalize deal to keep Girardi as manager

Yankees manager Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the club, less than a week after the Texas Rangers ended New York's hopes of a World Series repeat. The Yankees made the announcement Friday, which is an off-day in the World Series ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-29T20:22:25Z)

City Insider A little huffing, puffing over mayoral Giants bets

With each playoff series, the baseball has gotten increasingly better. But we can't say the same thing about the bets Mayor Gavin Newsom has been making with the mayors of competing teams. He's gone from an offer to scale the Golden Gate Bridge to Atlanta ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-27T15:09:49Z)

U.S. prepares new offer for Iran nuclear talks: report

The United States and its European allies are putting together a new offer for talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but would include tougher conditions for an atom fuel swap than those rejected by Tehran last year, The New York Times reported. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T09:32:12Z)

Job fair attendees hold fast to hope - Kanawha County - Charleston Daily Mail - West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The job market is tough, but these people have not given up hope. For example, Tony Wegmann has lived in Charlotte, N.C., for the past 25 years. The Charleston native worked for several years in retail management and then for a company ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-29T04:16:03Z)

Bob Marley's son tries to get Buju Banton released

Stephen Marley, a son of music legend Bob Marley, has offered to post his South Florida home to bond reggae star Buju Banton's out of jail. The Tampa Tribune reports that Banton's attorney notified the court Tuesday of the offer. The property is valued at ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-27T02:09:34Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league Championships Series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

Darth Vader Costume up for Auction from 'Empire Strikes Back' Movie

"Star Wars" fans start saving up! A Darth Vader costume from "The Empire Strikes Back" movie is up for auction. The rare collectible comes from an American private collector and could fetch anywhere from $250,000 to $365,000! The villain's dark and ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-28T12:31:09Z)

U.S. preparing new nuclear offer for Iran, officials say

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration and its European allies are preparing a new offer for negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program, senior administration officials say, but the conditions on Tehran would be even more onerous than a deal that the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-28T04:02:55Z)

Original Darth Vader costume for sale

October 27, 2010 (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 ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

EU debates cracking down on deficits, debts

BRUSSELS — EU leaders worked on a deal early Friday to punish spendthrift nations whose overspending put Europe's single currency at risk, but officials said German Chancellor Angela Merkel found no takers for the idea they lose their voting rights ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T16:26:11Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes 3-year deal to stay with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi   (FSY) has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league championships series. The Yankees made the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T19:53:47Z)

Darth Vader Costume Auction: Episode V's Real Costume Going For $340k

A rare Darth Vader costume from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is expected to raise $340,000 at auction next month (Nov10). The full outfit, comprising a helmet, mask, shoulder armour and shin guards, will go under the hammer at London ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-28T19:33:30Z)

Taser Cams produce shocking videos

It was an arrest that drew double takes: A jogger -- remarkably fast and stark naked -- sprinted past a West Melbourne police car. The officer gave chase, and unable to get the man to stop, used a stun gun to shock the man before arresting him. The ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-10-20T15:25:17Z)

U.S., Europe working on new nuclear offer for Iran

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration and its European allies are preparing a new offer for negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program, senior administration officials say, but the conditions on Tehran would be even more onerous than a deal that the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-28T07:01:52Z)

Personalities: Selena Gomez, Audrina Patridge, Sacha Baron Cohen

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Selena Gomez is celebrating a 60th birthday — not hers, but Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF's. The 18-year-old Disney star is an ambassador for the humanitarian organization, and she performed a private acoustic concert Tuesday in ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-10-28T07:23:21Z)

UPDATE 1-EU sets course for treaty change, new safety net

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - European Union leaders set in motion on Friday plans to amend the EU's main treaty to create a permanent system to ward off financial crises, and said that a summit deal on new budget rules would strengthen the euro. They also ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-29T12:44:17Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit, Budget Cuts Pay Off

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's fortunes before elections next year in six of Germany's 16 states. Merkel ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

West Virginia American Water Recognized for Outstanding Water Service

CHARLESTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the Mountain State's largest supplier of water for its outstanding community service. The EPA presented West Virginia American Water with the Directors Award. The honor recognizes companies ... (Source: The State Journal 2010-10-28T15:22:57Z)

Antitrust suit against Inbev, Anheuser-Busch fails

The latest quest by 10 Missouri beer consumers who tried to block the $52 billion takeover of U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch by Belgium-based InBev fell flat Wednesday when an appeals court refused to resurrect their antitrust lawsuit. A three-judge panel ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-27T22:55:07Z)

Callahan: Giants feel pressure, deal with it

PHILADELPHIA -- San Francisco, the city, sure feels pressure. The pressure rising along the San Andreas Fault below sends swarms of tremors almost as often as a cool bay breeze blows on the hilly streets of San Francisco The Giants of San Francisco also ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-24T07:56:43Z)

Beer drinkers' suit against Anheuser-Busch InBev deal thrown out again

An appeals court has thrown out a suit filed by a group of beer drinkers in the hope of blocking Belgium-based InBev's now completed $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a federal ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-27T18:30:15Z)

Police using cameras on Tasers to help defend use

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. - It was an arrest that drew double takes: A jogger - remarkably fast and stark naked - sprinted past a police car here. The officer gave chase and, unable to get the man to stop, used a stun gun to shock the man before arresting him ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-20T16:36:52Z)

Antitrust suit against Inbev, Anheuser-Busch falls

The latest quest by 10 Missouri beer consumers who tried to block InBev's $52 billion takeover of U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch fell flat Wednesday when an appeals court refused to resurrect their antitrust lawsuit. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T22:12:10Z)

New cams keep an eye on Taser use

When West Melbourne, Fla., police officer Ken Wells subdued Zak Anthony King with a Taser earlier this month, the takedown of the naked 18-year-old jogger was recorded on a camera mounted to the officer's weapon. The grainy black-and-white video captured ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-28T17:24:39Z)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

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