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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 10:39 am

AIG Raises $17.8 Billion in AIA Hong Kong Initial Public Offer

Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. raised about HK$138.3 billion ($17.8 billion) selling shares in its main Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., according to a statement, making it the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong. AIG sold 7 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T03:41:24Z)

DeKalb Police Offer Answers in NIU Case

DeKalb Police will finally give some answers, Tuesday, about why they've been so quiet in the death investigation of missing Northern Illinois University freshman, Antinette "Toni" Keller. The DeKalb County State's Attorney will join DeKalb Police Chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T13:09:19Z)

Nonpartisan Groups Cry Foul Over Gawker's Christine O'Donnell Story

Allegations of sexism aimed at women candidates this year are approaching an all time high – or low – depending on how you view it. The latest victim is Tea Party-backed Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell . On Thursday, the gossip website Gawker ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-30T07:13:49Z)

Anglo Irish Bondholders to Fight Ireland's Offer

A group of investors holding the junior debt of Anglo Irish Bank have vowed to oppose the offer made by the Irish government last week to pay them a fraction of the face value of the bonds. The government would pay 20 cents on the euro for about 1.6 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-28T16:20:13Z)

GOP Claims Democrats Trying to Steal the Election

Republicans are ramping up their efforts to make the case that Democrats are trying to steal the midterm elections, despite little evidence to support such claims. The strategy appears designed to fire up the Republican base, potentially depress Democratic ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-30T10:55:43Z)

Anglo Irish Creditors 'Gambling' on Better Debt-Swap

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Anglo Irish Bank Corp. bondholders plan to block a proposed debt exchange that imposes losses of more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.8 billion) as they seek to force the nationalized lender to improve the offer. Creditors holding a 690 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-28T13:14:06Z)

Family of missing student is relieved that someone is in custody

DE KALB, Ill. • Police say they have filed charges of first-degree murder against a man in the slaying of 18-year-old Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller. DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen told The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle Friday ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-30T17:15:07Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab also hitting U.S. Cellular

Samsung has announced that not only will its Android-powered Galaxy Tab tablet device be available through the four major U.S. mobile carriers ( Verizon Wireless , AT&T, Sprint , and T-Mobile ) but will also be on offer from regional U.S. mobile operators ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-28T18:43:23Z)

Apple to offer universal, SIM-less iPhone in Europe?

If we know one thing about Apple it is this: they like control… and this latest rumor seems to reaffirm that creed. Blog GigaOM is reporting that Apple is planning to release an iPhone with an integrated SIM that can be used on any wireless carrier ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-10-28T05:43:08Z)

Some Harris County early voters upset by poll watchers

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan expects to meet this morning with the county's Democratic and Republican chairmen after receiving complaints of possible voter intimidation on the first day of early voting on Monday. The complaints came from predominantly ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-19T03:52:07Z)

HUGE: Facebook Testing Places Powered Deals Service

Facebook is currently testing a new "Facebook Deals" service which enables businesses to provide deals whenever visitors check-in to a physical store. The new service is being tested with a limited number of partners, and all we currently have access ... (Source: AllFacebook 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

T-Mobile USA to Be First to Sell Samsung Tablet

Mobile USA said it would be first off the block to offer Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Tab tablet computing device, and plans to subsidize the price for those who take a wireless contract. T-Mobile USA, the U.S. wireless arm of Deutsche Telekom AG ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-27T15:16:59Z)

US Cellular announces Samsung Galaxy Tab

Regional carrier US Cellular on Thursday announced it will ship the Samsung Galaxy Tab in time for the holidays. Other than that, US Cellular hasn't said what it will cost or exactly when it arrive, though it promises to do so soon. The carrier will offer ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-28T16:05:54Z)

In Hindsight: Apple, Google, Facebook and 'the underdog here': Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer showed off nine new phones -- including five that will go on sale in the U.S. in time for the holidays -- that run the Redmond, Wash., software megabehemoth's new Windows Phone 7 operating system. Three of the phones -- the HTC ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T18:57:37Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab to be $400 at T-Mobile

T-Mobile has announced it will offer the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab in its retail stores and online on November 10 for prices starting at $399. The pricing matches that outlined by Sprint when it launches the Galaxy Tab on November 14, and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-27T17:04:21Z)

5 Maine gov candidates to debate

AUGUSTA, Maine— With the election for governor just a few days off, the five candidates are set to hold their final televised debate on the issues facing Maine. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T13:40:22Z)

ComPost: But Gawker, I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell

It's awkward that it had to come out this way. I'm amazed that Gawker didn't contact me and offer me the "modest amount" it says it paid the Anonymous Philadelphian (AP -- my initials!) for his story. I won't even ask to be anonymous! Here is a photo of me ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

DeKalb murder suspect makes first court appearance

SYCAMORE – The public defender's office has been appointed to represent a DeKalb man charged in the presumed death of missing Northern Illinois University student Antinette "Toni" Keller. Authorities announced Friday that they have charged William "Billy ... (Source: Kane County Chronicle 2010-10-30T17:15:07Z)

Maine's 5 gubernatorial candidates offer ideas to ramp up recession-battered economy

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

Mike Elgan: Why Facebook Places is going nowhere

Computerworld - Only 30 million people have used Facebook Places, one report finds. If that sounds impressive, consider that it represents just 6% of Facebook users . And that's not the number who use it. That's the number who have tried it. In my own ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-10-30T11:52:59Z)

US Cellular to Launch Samsung Galaxy Tab

The tablet will be identical to the versions also launching on Sprint and Verizon with a 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, EVDO Rev A, 7-inch capacitive 1024×600 resolution display with multi-touch support, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 3.0 ... (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T20:22:25Z)

Facebook sends invites to the press for a "mobile event" on November 3

There are speculations galore that the much-rumored Facebook Phone may be unveiled by the social network next week at a press event at the company's Palo Alto headquarters. Facebook has already sent out the invites to reporters for what it says is a ... (Source: TopNews United States 2010-10-30T08:54:02Z)

AIG unit expands Hong Kong IPO to $20.5 billion

The Hong Kong listing of AIG's Asian unit, which aims to raise funds for repaying U.S. federal bailout loans, has been expanded to $20.5 billion. AIA Group Ltd. said in a statement late Friday it increased the number of shares offered from 7.03 billion to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T07:28:08Z)

Apple takes fourth place in worldwide phone sales

"PC guys are not going to just figure this out. They're not going to just walk in." So said former Palm CEO Ed Colligan back in 2006, when asked about Apple's chances in the smartphone market. But four years later, not only has Palm been subsumed ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-29T19:25:09Z)

T-Mobile Galaxy Tab: Microsoft Windows 7, 10-inch screen, 1.66GHz CPU?

And here we thought all Galaxy Tabs were created equal… While Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint customers will be fiddling with wimpy 7-inch Android-powered tablets from Samsung, T-Mobile subscribers apparently have a beast of a slate to look forward to ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-10-30T08:46:53Z)

5 Maine gubernatorial candidates to debate

With the election just a few days off, the five candidates for Maine governor are set to hold their final televised debate. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be the fourth debate or forum in the final ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T13:26:03Z)

But Gawker, I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell

I, too, had a one-night stand with Christine O'Donnell . It's awkward that it had to come out this way. I'm amazed that Gawker didn't contact me and offer me the "modest amount" it says it paid the Anonymous Philadelphian (AP -- my initials!) for his story ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-28T21:49:30Z)

Harris County warns parties to watch the poll-watchers

Responding to complaints that poll watchers were intimidating voters in predominantly minority polling locations, County Attorney Vince Ryan summoned the county chairmen of both major parties to his office Tuesday and reminded them of their responsibility ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-20T06:21:15Z)

AIG's crown jewel AIA makes hot Hong Kong debut

The stronger-than-expected listing is a relief for bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc after a two-year effort to sell its Asian unit, including a failed takeover attempt from British insurer Prudential plc. The strong start boosted AIA's ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-30T15:56:22Z)

Ireland Drives New Bargain on Anglo Irish Debt

Anglo Irish , the nationalized Irish lender that blazed a trail in bad real estate loans during the country's banking boom and crash, made an offer on Thursday to its junior debt holders to exchange about 1.6 billion euros in dated bonds in the bank for ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-22T11:26:41Z)

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