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Deals of the Hour / October 30, 2010, 6:40 am

IA Sec Ag-Jim Hightower Picks Francis Thicke

Jim Hightower is an outspoken advocate for the Powers That Ought To Be, not The Powers That Be. He is a populist progressive, and a funny, irreverent thorn in the side of the powerful. He says that the real political spectrum isn't right to left; it's top ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-10-21T10:44:55Z)

Halloween a treat for retailers

He dabbles in magic tricks and tends to lean toward comedic Halloween costumes, but this year, Sweeney Todd caught his eye. Matthew Barnard of Eastlake dropped in on his frequent haunt, Illusions Magic & Costume Inc. in Willowick, on Wednesday to peruse ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-10-29T04:44:41Z)

Historic Lexington theater reopens

LEXINGTON - Lexington's Lyric Theatre and Cultural Center has reopened after years of planning and construction. About 300 people flooded sidewalks and closed-off streets on Thursday to hear speeches by Mayor Jim Newberry, former Lyric Theatre task force ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-29T23:21:22Z)

Brazilian giant pushes to Gulf's deep waters

After being delayed by the BP oil spill this summer, Brazil's state-owned oil company is finally closing in on the launch of a major offshore oil and gas project in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, its biggest ever in the U.S. Petrobras earlier this ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-27T03:49:47Z)

Halloween spending up this year for costumes, candy and more

New Bern resident Kiri Miller bought a puppy dog costume for her 10-month-old son Mikihjae to wear on his first experience trick-or-treating on Halloween this year. Miller also has two daughters, an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old, who are excited about the ... (Source: Sun Journal 2010-10-29T20:58:12Z)

Topless dancing in Foxholm in limbo

MINOT, N.D. (AP) - The future of an annual topless dancer event at a Foxholm bar is in limbo. The Hunter's Den has hosted dancers the opening weekend of deer hunting season the past 15 years. Owner Grace Delling this year approached the Ward County ... (Source: Bismarck Tribune 2010-10-21T13:00:56Z)

S&P: Boston Scientific Corp. Rating Not Affected By Sale Of Neurovascular Business To Stryker

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2010—Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that the announcement that Boston Scientific Corp. (BBB-/Stable/--) will sell its neurovascular business to Stryker Corp. (A+/Stable/--) will have no impact on its ratings or outlook ... (Source: Phramalive.com 2010-10-27T23:59:32Z)

Last Free Phone Friday at BestBuy: Snag a Droid Incredible or a Samsung Vibrant

Today is Friday, and you know what that means; Free Phone Friday at Bestbuy. Unfortunately this will be the final Free Phone Friday that BestBuy will have. Free Phone Friday is a great opportunity for those of you who are available for an upgrade or are ... (Source: ANDROID COMMUNITY.COM 2010-10-30T09:15:30Z)

Anticipating Reaching Milestone Through Hunters Helping the Hungry

South Charleston, W.Va. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources anticipates that hunter-donated venison to the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program this season will allow the total meals over the lifetime of the HHH Program to surpass one million ... (Source: WHSV 2010-10-20T21:51:50Z)

Latest Virginia Sports:

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Miami seems to have regained its swagger as it heads to Virginia on Saturday back in the Top 25 and coming off its biggest victory of the season. The Number 22 Hurricanes (5-2, 3-1 ACC) are eyeing the Coastal Division title and ... (Source: WCBD 2010-10-30T06:02:14Z)

Mobile Bits: HTC's Brand; Verizon iPhone; T-Mobile Tab; FT & Amazon Apps

— Get ready for the iPhone on Verizon: Another unconfirmed report that a Verizon iPhone will be released in early 2011. This time it's from Fortune, but BusinessInsider does a better job of distilling the information down into a handy timeline ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-10-29T23:14:13Z)

Boston Scientific Makes Big Sale, But Path Ahead Still Hazy

Boston Scientific Corp. ( BSX ) is making a big bet that selling its profitable but growth-challenged neurovascular business to Stryker Corp. ( SYK ) for $1.5 billion will help power an ongoing restructuring plan meant to reshape the company. The Natick ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-10-28T19:33:30Z)

Analysis: Republican win could revive U.S. trade deals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three long-delayed trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia could jump to the top of the U.S. congressional agenda if Republicans win control of the House of Representatives next week. While the fate of those deals ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-28T21:49:30Z)

Farmers Face Off For Top State Ag Post

KCCI.com The two farmers who will face off in next week's vote for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture come from different parts of the state and differ on the role of ethanol in the state economy. Incumbent Republican Bill Northey lives in northwest Iowa ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T19:17:59Z)

Heat in Supreme Court attack ads dialed up to scorching levels

The race for control of the Michigan Supreme Court is becoming campaign 2010's version of Gettysburg, as Republicans and Democrats use the last hours before Tuesday's election to wreak as much carnage as possible on candidates from the other side. More ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-30T12:07:18Z)

Topless dancing in small North Dakota town in limbo

MINOT, N.D. — The future of an annual topless dancer event at a Foxholm bar is in limbo. The Hunter's Den has hosted dancers the opening weekend of deer hunting season the past 15 years. Owner Grace Delling this year approached the Ward County Commission ... (Source: Aberdeen News 2010-10-21T14:05:21Z)

CommScope in Talks With Carlyle Group About $3 Billion Sale

CommScope ( CTV ), a maker of telecommunications equipment, said that private-equity firm Carlyle Group is in talks to buy the company for about $3 billion. If the deal goes through, Carlyle would acquire all of CommScope's outstanding stock for $31.50 a ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-25T12:34:43Z)

Fitch Sets Stage For Moving Boston Scientific Out Of Junk Territory

Fitch Ratings raised its outlook on Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) to positive, increasing the potential for an upgrade into investment-grade territory, on the medical-device maker's planned $1.5 billion sale of its neurovascular business. Stryker Corp ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T17:37:46Z)

UPDATE 1-CommScope agrees to $3.9 bln Carlyle bid

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Communications cable maker CommScope Inc ( CTV.N ) said it agreed to be bought out by The Carlyle Group [CYL.UL] in a deal worth about $3.9 billion. Under the deal, Carlyle will acquire all of CommScope's outstanding common shares for $ ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T11:42:14Z)

BP sells off Gulf of Mexico oil fields in continuing asset sale

London - BP has agreed to sell four oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico to Japanese company Marubeni for 650 million dollars - the latest in a series of asset sales to finance the consequences of the Deepwater Horizon spill earlier this year, the company said ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-25T13:03:21Z)

Historic Lyric Theatre is reborn

Lexington's Lyric Theatre and Cultural Center officially opened Thursday after years of planning and construction. A crowd of around 300 flowed into closed-off streets to hear speeches by Mayor Jim Newberry, former Lyric Theatre task force members and ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-28T17:24:39Z)

Brazil announces another big offshore oil field

An offshore exploratory well has tapped into a huge new field that could hold up to 15 billion barrels of recoverable oil, although the amount is likely about half that, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency said Friday. The agency said in an e-mailed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T19:10:50Z)

UPDATE 2-Carlyle to buy CommScope in $3.9 bln deal

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Communications cable maker CommScope Inc ( CTV.N ) said it agreed to be bought out by The Carlyle Group [CYL.UL] in a $3.9 billion deal. Carlyle will acquire all of CommScope's outstanding common shares for $31.50 each in cash, a premium ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T12:53:49Z)

Francis Thicke wants your vote; Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

OTTUMWA, IOWA -- One man is concerned about Iowa's food, and he wants to do something about it. Francis Thicke, a farmer, scientist and educator, is running for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Thicke and his wife own and operate their own dairy farm near ... (Source: heartland connection.com 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

Foxholm bar gets OK for exotic dancers

MINOT, N.D. – A bar in the northwest North Dakota town of Foxholm has received permission to continue a topless dancer tradition the opening weekend of deer hunting season. MINOT, N.D. – A bar in the northwest North Dakota town of Foxholm has received ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-30T04:57:49Z)

Historic Lyric Theatre reopens in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After years of planning, a historic theatre in Lexington has reopened. The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Center reopened Thursday with a ceremony attended by about 300 people including Mayor Jim Newberry, former Lyric Theatre task force ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-29T17:30:37Z)

State House Weekly Roundup: Short time to go

Bill Galvin in 2012, anyone? The four-term secretary of state, the state's chief elections officer, has barely sniffed in the direction of his two opponents in a year of anti-incumbent rage. His reward? A 30-point lead in the polls. It's a case study ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-30T12:14:28Z)

W.Va. bars bringing deer carcasses from Va

West Virginia says hunters aren't allowed to bring intact deer carcasses across the border from Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says chronic wasting disease was discovered in Virginia last year. As a result, West Virginia rules ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T19:10:50Z)

Halloween spending improves as shoppers hunt for deals

Consumers spooked by the recession last year are getting their Halloween on again, suiting up and stocking up in greater numbers this year but seeking out deeper discounts on everything from candy to costumes. The National Retail Federation expects ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-29T23:21:22Z)

Just in Time for the Holidays - Wirefly Anounces Pre-Sale of Two New T-Mobile Smartphones

Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com]), the Internet's leading authorized retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, proudly announced today the impending launch and pre-sale of two of the most highly anticipated new smartphones, the HTC HD7 and the T ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-10-30T05:26:27Z)

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