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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 9:40 pm

Barrett continues attacks on Walker in campaign's final debate

Madison - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett continued his attacks Friday on Republican Scott Walker, but Walker said in a final debate his policies reflect voters' desire for lower taxes and smaller government. As he has in the previous two ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-30T01:08:45Z)

Foley's turnaround skills tested in textile industry's struggles

Tom Foley, who says his business experience provides the qualifications to jump from the corporate boardroom into the Connecticut governor's office, has all the trappings of a successful executive. There's the picturesque lakeside mansion on a private road ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit Pays Off

(Adds analyst comments in fifth, final paragraphs, updates euro in 10th.) 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 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

New Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers: Light and Efficient

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight, balance and power are essential to effective performance with a hedge trimmer. With the introduction of the 122HD45 and 122HD60, these new Husqvarna hedge trimmers offer the perfect blend of each of these ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-29T11:25:33Z)

AT&T Announces Samsung Focus and HTC Surround for November 8th

AT&T has officially confirmed the November 8th launch of the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 devices. Both devices will be sold for $199.99, with the LG Optimus 7 being launched the week after for the same price after new agreement. (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T19:17:59Z)

New Consumer Trimmers Offer Convenience and Multi-Functionality

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 -- Line trimmers are essential for a well-groomed yard. Husqvarna has created two new trimmers to create curb appeal with the new 128DJx and 122C. (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101029/CL90609 ) (Photo:  http://www ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-29T10:56:55Z)

Barrett, Walker spar over jobs in last debate

Republican Scott Walker said in Friday's governor's race debate that voters were "sick and tired" of attacks being made against him in the campaign, while his Democratic opponent Tom Barrett said Walker wasn't being honest about his plans for cutting taxes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Minn. hopefuls vie to be seen as 'jobs governor'

With bins of aircraft parts at his back, Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer told the plant founder's life story as if it were his own, talking about sweating over paychecks and vendor bills to get a new manufacturing business off the ground. Days ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-28T13:06:57Z)

Kristoffer Polaha to Life Unexpected 's Die-Hard Fans: Our Little TV Family Thanks You!

Greetings, gentle readers and fellow travelers of the blogosphere! Kristoffer Polaha here in the last week of October with a special rerun-episode blog. Last week we left off with things heading south for Cate and Ryan, while passions were heating up for ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-27T00:29:21Z)

Dannel Malloy And Tom Foley Clash In Third Televised Debate; Final TV Debate Is Next Tuesday Night

In their third televised debate, Democrat Dannel Malloy and Republican Tom Foley clashed Tuesday in their race for governor over the state budget, binding arbitration and who was telling the truth about Foley's health care plan. With only two weeks left in ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-19T19:37:00Z)

"Mission Impossible 4" called "Ghost Protocol" (3)

(L-R)Producer Bryan Burk, actors Jeremy Renner, Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, film director Brad Bird and executive producer Jeffrey Chernov pose during a news conference for the film "Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol" in Dubai October 28, 2010. The fourth ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-10-29T05:20:28Z)

Reach New Heights With Husqvarna Pole Saw

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Working from the ground with a pole saw is faster, easier and requires less man power, but getting into high overhead or dense areas can become problematic. That is why Husqvarna developed its new 327PT5S ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

In final TV debate, Minn. gov. hopefuls get testy

Republican Tom Emmer scolded Democrat Mark Dayton on Friday for making "promises you can't keep" in his bid for Minnesota governor while Dayton accused his rival of taking a sterile view of government. Seated on the same couch where they held their first ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

To stave off Midwest rout, Obama rallies Dems in Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS - Laboring to stave off a Republican rout in the Midwest, President Barack Obama on Saturday rallied his party's base around gubernatorial hopeful Mark Dayton, a rare Midwestern Democrat positioned to buck that trend. In an afternoon rally at ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-24T08:25:21Z)

Tom Cruise says next MI film called 'Ghost Protocol'

The latest film in the Mission: Impossible series will be called "Ghost Protocol," Hollywood star Tom Cruise announced in Dubai on Thursday. "It's not gonna be MI 2, MI 3, MI 4, but it's gonna be Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol... that will be the title ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T14:04:13Z)

BlackBerry Torch coming to AT&T in two fresh colors next month

* BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 available in red and white on Nov. 7. * New Windows Phone 7 devices from HTC and Samsung will be available in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online for $199.99 on Nov. 8 with the LG Quantum arriving in the ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Probe Details Culpability Of Nazi-Era Diplomats

During the Third Reich, Germany's foreign ministry staff across Europe cooperated in the mass murder of Jews and others, according to a government-sponsored study released Thursday in Berlin. The report says German diplomats during the Nazi era were far ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

Foley's business success haunted by a single word: Bibb

Tom Foley, who says his business experience provides the qualifications to jump from the corporate boardroom into the Connecticut governor's office, has all the trappings of a successful executive. There's the picturesque lakeside mansion on a private road ... (Source: Danbury News-Times 2010-10-29T02:42:59Z)

AT&T to offer HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

The second week of November is shaping up to be absolutely monstrous. Verizon is said to have a slew of devices on the way, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going to be making a huge splash and now AT&T has announced that it will be bringing two Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T20:02:08Z)

Rondo (24 assists) helps Celtics beat Knicks

BOSTON— Doc Rivers met with his team after Friday's shootaround to make sure everyone knew his role. Rajon Rondo's was simple: Spread the ball around. The Celtics point guard immediately put the lesson into practice. Rondo had a triple-double with a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:14:52Z)

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)

Stoneridge Announces Completion of Cash Tender Offer

WARREN, Ohio , Oct. 19 -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding 11-1/2% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Notes") and has accepted for purchase all of the $154,000 ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Travelers Announces Tender Offer for its 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated ...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV : ) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") any and all of its $1.0 billion in outstanding 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2067 (the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

M/I Homes Announces Early Tender Offer Results and Extension of the Early Tender Premium ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) announced today the preliminary results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash  any and all of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T02:51:20Z)

New 'Mission' puts star on Dubai spire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The crew of the latest Mission: Impossible sequel will have at least one tall task: filming shots involving the world's highest building. The filmmakers have revealed little about their plans in Dubai, but star Tom Cruise and ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-29T11:18:23Z)

Twitter Monitoring Service JournalistTweets Enhanced by Cision

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cision, the leading provider of PR software ( http://us.cision.com/products_services/cisionpoint ), services and tools for the media and public relations industry, today announced significant enhancements to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists helps lead Celtics past Knicks

D oc Rivers met with his team after Friday's shootaround to make sure everyone knew his role. Rajon Rondo [ stats ] 's was simple: Spread the ball around. The Celtics [ team stats ] point guard immediately put the lesson into practice. Rondo had a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T03:31:55Z)

Lakeland Times endorses Scott Walker for governor

One can come up with any number of reasons to support Scott Walker for governor, as the editorial board of The Lakeland Times has chosen to do. We could say, truthfully and sadly, that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, the Democratic candidate, simply ... (Source: Lakeland Times 2010-10-29T16:54:49Z)

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)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists highlight triple-double as Celtics hold off Knicks

BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks . Rondo had 10 points and 10 rebounds and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T23:28:32Z)

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