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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 6:40 pm

House For Sale

823 N Boxelder. 3+2bedroom, 3bath, fullfinished basement, fencedyard, pool, mainfloor laundry, cornerlot. For showing call (402) 841-1149/(402)779-1477. When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down through the ads listed. If there are additional pages ... (Source: Norfolk Daily News 2010-10-27T15:16:59Z)

For faithful, Halloween can be tricky

In the front yard of Michele Laramie's home in Madison Heights, you'll find typical Halloween decorations -- pumpkins, a graveyard, a ghost. And tonight, her 3-year-old daughter will dress up and trick-or-treat as a witch. Witches, ghosts and graveyards ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T08:24:13Z)

Acquittal of US woman hunter won't be appealed

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland— The prosecution won't appeal the acquittal of an American woman who fatally shot her husband while hunting in central Newfound four years ago. Earlier this month, Newfoundland Supreme Court Justice Richard LeBlanc acquitted Mary ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-29T17:59:15Z)

AIG Said to Raise $17.8 Billion in AIA Stock Sale

(Updates size of stake sold after upsize option in second paragraph, IPO demand in fifth.) 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., in the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T01:25:23Z)

No appeal for Harshbarger acquittal

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland — The acquittal of an American woman cleared of criminal negligence causing death in the fatal shooting of her husband while hunting four years ago in central Newfoundland will not be appealed by the prosecution. Justice ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-10-30T04:57:49Z)

Black Fridays sales could set record

Get out your coffee and your coupons. Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, is about to get bigger. For the past several years, Black Friday has ranked as the largest shopping day of the year, in both sales and traffic. But ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-31T04:56:37Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile is on Sale on Amazon

Amazon details the pricing for the Prepaid and postpaid Plans on T-Mobile for the Galaxy Tab. Prepaid options include $10 for 100MB (7days), $30 for 300MB (30 days) and $50 for 1GB (30 days). The postpaid plan options include $25 for 200MB (10c/MB overage ... (Source: I4U 2010-10-29T20:00:56Z)

Mass. court approves sale of Caritas hospitals; includes Norwood

BOSTON (AP) — A justice of the state's highest court has signed off on the proposed sale of six Boston-area hospitals to a New York private equity firm that intends to turn the chain into a for-profit venture. Attorney General Martha Coakley previously ... (Source: Sun Chronicle 2010-10-29T17:01:59Z)

T-Mobile to Launch Samsung Galaxy Tab™ Nov. 10

T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States 1 , today announced that T-Mobile will be the first to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ in the U.S. T-Mobile's first Android ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-10-31T05:03:47Z)

Gory days: Former trick-or-treaters reminisce

Were Halloweens simpler years ago? Some people who have to reflect back for decades to recall trick-or-treating days think so. Mariann Farrelly, of Mashpee, says she didn't care about costumes as a little girl. If you love Halloween, thank the Irish ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-10-31T06:01:03Z)

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)

Avanir says FDA Oks drug Nuedexta

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for treating a condition known as pseudobulbar effect - involuntary emotional outbursts associated with brain disease or injury. Its shares ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-30T00:25:48Z)

Gory days

If you love Halloween, thank the Irish. Halloween's origins date back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (sow-in). The Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland and the United Kingdom, celebrated their new year on Nov. 1. This day marked ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-10-31T04:06:31Z)

No appeal in hunter case

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — It appears the legal saga of a U.S. woman cleared of criminal negligence in the shooting death of her husband in Newfoundland has taken its last turn. The Crown said Friday it will not appeal the Oct. 1 ruling that found Mary Beth ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-10-30T09:08:21Z)

Avanir Short-Sale Bets Rise Before Oct. 30 FDA Ruling

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Investors are making a record number of bets against Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. shares and pushing options prices to a four-year high before U.S. regulators rule on the drugmaker's proposed neurological therapy by Oct. 30. Avanir ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-28T20:16:27Z)

Services & Employment

Merchandiser to stock and service wood products in Philadelphia. PT position requires a weekly visit. Some heavy lifting required. Must be at least 18. Call 888-387-9046 Mon-Fri 12 noon - 6p for info When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down ... (Source: Neshoba Democrat 2010-10-31T07:26:57Z)

Manteca Police: Pickup sale may lead to charges

MANTECA — A Manteca car dealership employee is under investigation on suspicion of elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure, authorities said ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-10-30T07:20:59Z)

Black Friday sales starting early

It is not even Halloween yet, but those big holiday sales are starting already. Several stores started offering Black Friday deals. Stores like Sears and Toys-R-Us had sales on Friday, and they will continue every week through December. Many people cut ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

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)

Samsung Galaxy Tab hitting T-Mobile USA on November 10th, $400 on contract

America's number four carrier just landed a launch date for Samsung's Froyo-based Galaxy Tab , and sure enough, it'll be trotting out into the spotlight a full 24 hours before Verizon Wireless and four whole days prior to Sprint . Trouble is, T-Mob's not ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-28T06:33:14Z)

AIG's Asian Insurance Unit Could Close Stock Sale Early

A sale of shares in American International Group Inc.'s Asian life insurer AIA Group Ltd. that could potentially raise up to $20.6 billion will close two days earlier than expected after meeting with strong demand from investors, people familiar with the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T13:11:39Z)

For faithful, Halloween can be a tricky holiday

In the front yard of Michele Laramie's home in Madison Heights, you'll find typical Halloween decorations -- pumpkins, a graveyard, a ghost. And tonight, her 3-year-old daughter will dress up and trick-or-treat as a witch. "A nice witch," Laramie says ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T23:47:38Z)

Bulgarian 'Goblins' Anticipate Halloween Night

A masked man walks in the downtown Sofia park known as the "Doctors' Garden" where a Halloween fest is held Sunday. Photo by BGNES Bulgarians are preparing to celebrate Sunday evening All Saints Day or Halloween, a holiday even though not traditional ... (Source: Sofia News Agency 2010-10-31T11:08:51Z)

STOP BLAMING THE DEVIL, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Christians love to blame the Devil for everything. I call it the Gospel according to Flip Wilson. You remember Flip Wilson , don't you, and the phrase that he popularized as the cross-dressing Geraldine ? "The Devil made me do it." We used to laugh ... (Source: NewsWithViews.com 2010-10-28T06:04:36Z)

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)

Real Estate

When browsing our classifieds, simply scroll down through the ads listed. If there are additional pages of liners, you may click on the Next, Previous, or page number to view more classifieds. To select classified liners, click on the checkboxes next to ... (Source: Neshoba Democrat 2010-10-31T07:26:57Z)

Police probe dealership employee's sale of car to dementia patient, who died later

MANTECA, Calif. A California car dealership employee is under investigation for possible elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure, authorities ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

Avanir gets FDA's OK on emotion control drug

Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. won U.S. approval for a drug aimed at checking bouts of uncontrolled laughing or crying in patients with neurological disorders, U.S. regulators said. The drug, AVP-923, is intended to treat patients with multiple sclerosis or ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-10-31T05:32:25Z)

Cops: Dementia patient bought car

M ANTECA, Calif. — A California car dealership employee is under investigation for possible elder abuse after he sold a pickup to an elderly man with dementia, who then was involved in a high-speed pursuit and died hours later of heart failure ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T03:59:21Z)

Mass. court approves sale of Caritas hospitals

A justice of Massachustts' highest court has signed off on the proposed sale of six Boston-area hospitals to a New York private equity firm that intends to turn the chain into a for-profit venture. Attorney General Martha Coakley previously approved the $ ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T17:30:37Z)

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