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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 11:40 pm

Fort Hood Soldiers Work Through Pain in Wake of Fatal Shootings at Base

MADISON, Wis. | For nearly a year in Afghanistan, a tightly knit Army Reserve unit kept the memories of their comrades killed during a shooting rampage Fort Hood close. But not too close. The Madison-based 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment wore black ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-30T23:34:30Z)

With SJC approval, Caritas deal likely to close within a month

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following today's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis Spina ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

BP in deal to sell $1.8 billion of assets in Venezuela, Vietnam to its Russian joint venture

MOSCOW (AP) — British oil company BP has agreed to sell its energy assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its Russian joint venture for $1.8 billion, the companies said in a statement Monday. The deal is part of a series of sales BP PLC is making to help pay ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T11:38:35Z)

BP Raises $1.8 Billion in Asset Sale

MOSCOW — BP raised $1.8 billion on Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T20:21:09Z)

Barrett calls himself 'a change agent' in Madison

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he's the candidate for governor who has shown he can fix Wisconsin's budget deficits and implement a strategy to create jobs. Barrett told reporters during a stop in Madison that his opponent, Milwaukee County Executive ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-10-31T22:00:15Z)

Madison gears up for Freakfest

MADISON - State Street was quietly buzzing Friday night in anticipation of Saturday night's Freakfest, the city's gated and ticketed Halloween event, which may bring as many as 50,000 people to the street. Shifra Rothenberg, 20, a UW-Madison junior, was ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-10-30T12:57:25Z)

Recap: New York vs. Portland

LaMarcus Aldridge made two free throws over the final 25.5 seconds, and Andre Miller sealed it with two more at the foul line with 5.9 ticks remaining, as Portland spoiled the Knicks' opener at Madison Square Garden with a 100-95 decision. Brandon Roy ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-31T02:40:37Z)

Retail's ghost of Christmas past

Santa Claus was fighting the grim reaper for shelf space. Candy corn was in a battle with candy canes. And among all those spooky decorations were the Christmas trees sparkling with lights. By the time Halloween hit last year, it was beginning to look a ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-31T11:08:51Z)

Former NBA star Maurice Lucas dead at 58

Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward known as "The Enforcer" who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58. Lucas died Sunday at his home in Portland, the team said. Lucas ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-01T06:21:20Z)

The Rebranding of Madison's Halloween Mayhem

In the fall of 2005, some 100,000 college students stormed State Street, the main drag in Madison, Wis. Many of them looked for windows to smash, shops to loot, and things to set on fire. They were merely reenacting a sacred pastime that has set the elite ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-28T21:56:39Z)

Ruling Clears Path for Caritas Deal

A Massachusetts judge cleared the way Friday for the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management L.P. to assume control of Boston's Catholic hospital system and convert it to a for-profit company in a deal valued at $895 million. The proposed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-29T23:42:51Z)

Slide show: World Series Game 4 in Texas

Images from World Series Game 4 between the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers. We are pleased to let readers post comments about an article. Please increase the credibility of your post by including your full name and city in the body of your comment. (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-01T04:41:07Z)

Halloween treats, not tricks

Halloween 2010 is shaping up to be a treat, rather than a trick for retailers. There will be no shortage of ghosts or goblins this Halloween according to the National Retail Federation. 148 million Americans are expected to partake in some sort of holiday ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-28T11:41:03Z)

BP sale raises $1.8 billion to help pay for oil spill

MOSCOW -- BP raised $1.8 billion Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books but give ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T03:59:16Z)

Members of Wisconsin unit that lost three in Fort Hood shooting back home

Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-10-31T01:50:31Z)

Time out: Wis. politics take back seat to Packers

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Here's one thing Wisconsin politicians can agree on: When the Packers game is rockin', don't go a-knockin'. Wisconsin candidates are campaigning with urgency as the election approaches, but even they know not to interfere with one ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-31T11:44:39Z)

Wisconsin poll shows Ron Johnson with slim lead over Russ Feingold

People are worried about the economy and more of them believe Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson is the best choice to help fix it, according to a poll of likely voters done by a Madison multimedia partnership. Johnson, an Oshkosh businessman and ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-29T12:29:58Z)

Tamer State Street party still freaky in Madison

It may be more tame, but it's still freaky. The fifth year of the city-sponsored and less rowdy Freakfest kicked off Saturday evening with a smattering of costumed partiers milling about State Street, waiting for the music to start and the fun to follow ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-10-31T13:03:23Z)

Deployment a plus for psych unit

MADISON, Wis. — Members of a U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings say their deployment to Afghanistan helped them deal with the tragedy. The 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment came home to Wisconsin ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-31T06:58:19Z)

Baseball-Giants beat Rangers for 3-1 World Series lead

ARLINGTON, Texas Oct 31 (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Sunday to move within one victory of their first World Series title in 56 years. A superb performance by 21-year-old rookie left-hander Madison Bumgarner helped San ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-01T03:29:32Z)

Reserve unit recalls days after Fort Hood

MADISON, WIS. - For nearly a year in Afghanistan, a tightly knit Army Reserve unit kept close the memories of their comrades killed during a shooting rampage at Fort Hood. But not too close. The Madison-based 467th Combat Stress Control Detachment wore ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-31T05:32:25Z)

Massachusetts high court OKs Caritas Christi sale

C aritas Christi Health Care expects to close its $895 million sale to New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management within a month following yesterday's final regulatory approval from the Supreme Judicial Court. Associate Justice Francis ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T01:57:40Z)

WORLD SERIES GAME 4: Rookie Madison Bumgarner stonewalls Texas Rangers, puts San ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The rookie pitched way beyond his years, sending a shudder through Rangers Ballpark. Madison Bumgarner dominated for eight innings, Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants put on a fielding clinic in Game ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-11-01T06:07:01Z)

Johnson testimony re-emerges as campaign issue

Testimony that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson gave this past January in Madison regarding a bill that would make it easier for victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers has re-emerged as a campaign issue. On Friday, Mike Tate ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-22T17:31:46Z)

Halloween business a treat for Western Pennsylvania's eerie attractions

Ghost hunters hoping to spend Halloween night in the Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford County will have to make a reservation for next year. The inn's four guest rooms are booked months in advance, proprietor Melissa Jacobs said. "We have such a well-known ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-31T21:45:56Z)

Gubernatorial candidates Walker and Barrett hope to gain votes in Madison

MADISON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker felt comfortable enough about his lead in the polls to spend Saturday campaigning in the most liberal city in Wisconsin, while his Democratic opponent Tom Barrett tried to shore up his base ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-10-31T08:09:54Z)

Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) at New York Knicks (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

The Portland Trail Blazers resume a four-game road trip Saturday when they visit the Knicks in New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The Blazers opened the trek on Wednesday in Los Angeles, as Brandon Roy filled the stat sheet with 22 points and 10 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T15:06:16Z)

Barrett, Walker spar over jobs in final debate in Madison

MADISON -- 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 ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-10-30T09:22:40Z)

Wisconsin soldiers say work helped after shootings

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Members of a Madison-based U.S. Army Reserve psychological unit that lost three members in the Fort Hood shootings a year ago are back in Wisconsin after a year in Afghanistan. Maj. Laura Suttinger of Fort Atkinson commanded the ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-10-31T08:45:41Z)

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