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

Lebedinsky accompanies 'Nosferatu' on Halloween

The keyboard artistry of Henry Lebedinsky and the powerful Wicks organ in Davidson College Presbyterian Church will offer a chilling sound track for the classic classic horror film "Nosferatu (Dracula)" on Halloween night, Sunday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 and ... (Source: DavidsonNews.net 2010-10-27T06:48:45Z)

Hornet's Nest" can't match suspense of predecessors

With David Fincher ("The Social Network") currently filming the American version of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," and stores fully stocked with copies of the book and its two sequels, "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-29T20:15:15Z)

Steve Lambert: For Halloween, my top 10 horror flicks

I wouldn't call myself a horror film connoisseur, but I do have a healthy appetite for zombies, vampires and things that go bump in the dark. It started innocently enough during lonely weekend nights as a stay-at-home teenager - wondering if a girl would ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-30T23:55:59Z)

Devin McCourty Faces Former Challenger and Teammate Randy Moss on Halloween

FOXBORO, Mass. —There were moments during training camp when Patriots rookie cornerback Devin McCourty was starving for a good meal. That's because wide receiver Randy Moss consistently took his lunch and danced all over him every day at practice. Moss ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-10-30T11:52:59Z)

Jersey Shore" Halloween Costumes The Most-Popular Of The Season

" Jersey Shore" Halloween Costumes The Most-Popular Of The Season , A plate of half eaten frog legs, alligator hunting, and fireworks helped close the curtain on the second season of MTV's hit series Jersey Shore — and solidified the Jack & Coke ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-27T10:02:01Z)

Canada Must Heed Saskatchewan on BHP's Potash Bid, Martin Says

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin said BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. needs careful scrutiny after the provincial government objected to the sale. "The government of ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T16:57:12Z)

Patriot backs are up

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots rookie cornerback Devin McCourty remembers feeling "kind of nervous'' the first time he lined up against Randy Moss in training camp. About four months ago, McCourty, a first-round pick out of Rutgers, and his fellow defensive ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T02:48:58Z)

Blazers confirm no deal new deal for C Greg Oden

The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension, making the oft-injured center the first top pick since Kwame Brown not to get one at the end of his rookie contract. Teams have until Monday to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-31T00:38:56Z)

With World Series set to start, Fox rejects Cablevision's new offer to end blackout

LOS ANGELES - Fox on Wednesday rejected a last-ditch offer from Cablevision Systems Corp. to pay it more for its TV stations' signals, a move that could leave some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in the New York area with few options besides heading to a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-27T23:59:32Z)

Verizon Business Adds Global Managed Ethernet to Managed Network Services Portfolio

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing popularity of Carrier Ethernet services as a business communications platform, Verizon Business is expanding its Managed Services portfolio with the addition of Global Managed Ethernet ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-27T04:47:03Z)

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Moss no stranger to rookie McCourty

Devin McCourty isn't taking it personally. "It's about going out there as a team," the New England Patriots rookie cornerback said Thursday, looking ahead to this weekend's game with the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium. "We're focused ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-10-29T02:42:59Z)

Vampire lecture kicks off Halloween weekend

BYFIELD — From the "Twilight" books and movie series to the "True Blood" saga, teens and adults alike are drawn to vampires, the dangerously mysterious, yet historically prevalent, characters. So, when the opportunity to engage students at Triton ... (Source: Newburyport Daily News 2010-10-29T07:29:19Z)

Spend Halloween with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, in theaters 10/29

Forget Halloween, I'm most excited for the theatrical release of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, the Swedish language film version of Stieg Larsson 's bestselling series. The third installment in the series opens today, in select theaters, offering ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-29T17:37:46Z)

Fox rejects Cablevision's offer to end blackout affecting World Series

Cablevision said Wednesday it is willing to pay the same rate as Time Warner Cable for signals from Fox 5 in New York and Fox 29 in Philadelphia for one year, even though the rate is more than it pays for any other New York broadcast station. The cable ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-28T04:53:01Z)

Win a Ticket to the Playboy Mansion 2010 Halloween Party

GIBRALTAR, October 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- If you always dreamt about getting into the Playboy Mansion for their famous Halloween bash, your dream could come true. Tony E. is using money he won at MansionCasino to buy a ticket in. If you are ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-29T07:57:57Z)

Russia ready to discuss arms sales with Iran - arms exporter

13:18 28/10/2010 MOSCOW, October 28 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Thursday it was ready to discuss the delivery to Iran of arms that fall outside UN sanctions. "Rosoboronexport strictly complies with the UN ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-28T17:38:58Z)

Halloween costume rules in force for Iowa game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-30T01:23:04Z)

Oden won't get contract extension

The Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline, according to a team spokeperson. The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-10-31T00:10:18Z)

Site to Learn English TalktoCanada.com Adds 7 Languages to Meet Increased Global Demand for Online ...

OTTAWA, Canada , Oct. 27 -- TalktoCanada general manager Marc Anderson today announced the addition of 7 new languages to its website (http://www.talktocanada.com/). The languages were implemented earlier this week, building on the company's commitment to ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T11:42:14Z)

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

A nuclear offer Iran can't refuse?

The United States and its allies are reportedly preparing a new offer to dissuade Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Much has changed since a year ago, when the international community made its last offer. Or has it? Once again, the United States and ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Halloween costumes rules in force for Iowa game

If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player or game official uniforms ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2010-10-29T21:12:31Z)

Gaga and Jersey Shore hot for Halloween

NEW YORK (AP) - Inside a Ricky's NYC store, Lucie Sudmeier selects a Hogwarts uniform from racks filled with sexy pirates, blue Avatar makeup and vampire fangs. "I was going to be a runaway bride, but when I saw this costume, I had to grab it, said the 19 ... (Source: WPRI 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

WRAPUP 1-Saskatchewan sees no net gain from BHP-Potash deal

REGINA/OTTAWA, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Saskatchewan dismissed on Wednesday the idea that a hostile offer from mining giant BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) for provincial crown jewel Potash Corp would bring net benefits, playing up an argument that the federal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T21:01:43Z)

Costume rules for Hawkeye game

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — If you plan on wearing a Halloween costume to the Iowa-Michigan State game in Iowa City, university police have special guidelines. University of Iowa police are asking fans not to wear authentic-looking police uniforms or player ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-30T11:17:12Z)

Fox, Dish Network strike deal to avert World Series blackout

LOS ANGELES -- Dish Network Corp. customers will continue to be able to watch baseball's World Series on their TV sets after the satellite TV company reached a long-term deal with News Corp.'s Fox on Friday. So far, Cablevision subscribers are still out of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-30T00:18:38Z)

'Hornet's Nest' has little sting

Troubled savant Lisbeth Salander isn't up to much in "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest," the film adaptation of the final chapter in late author Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium Trilogy. Lisbeth goes out with a whimper after the way she ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-29T23:14:13Z)

Potash's Doyle 'Waiting for Godot' to Trump BHP Offer

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bill Doyle urged patience for investors expecting an alternative to BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion bid, two months after starting talks with potential suitors. "I laugh ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T06:03:25Z)

Blazers Not Extending Oden's Contract

NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. NEW YORK (AP) -- A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-10-31T01:07:34Z)

Snooki, Gaga and Buzz hot for Halloween this year

Inside a Ricky's NYC store, Lucie Sudmeier selects a Hogwarts uniform from racks filled with sexy pirates, blue Avatar makeup and vampire fangs. "I was going to be a runaway bride, but when I saw this costume, I had to grab it," the 19-year-old said ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-26T03:15:11Z)

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