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Deals of the Hour / October 6, 2010, 11:43 am

Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

F OXBORO - The Patriots [ team stats ] have traded star receiver Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings, the team confirmed today, completing a mega deal that just a few days ago seemed implausible. Now, it is reality. The Patriots have received a 2011 third ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T18:19:22Z)

Bulls announce Noah's multiyear extension

CHICAGO (AP) â€" Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls agreed Sunday on a five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press . The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-04T17:10:09Z)

New Coca-Cola Enterprises shares open trading after $3.4B sale of its N. American operations

THE SPARK: Coca-Cola, the world's biggest soft drink maker, closed on the deal on Sunday. It also includes about $8.8 billion in assumed debt, bringing the transaction's total value to almost $12.3 billion. Coca-Cola Enterprises bought certain Coca-Cola ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-04T17:03:00Z)

Sunni bloc poses deal on forming Iraqi government

BAGHDAD — Officials from the Sunni-backed slate that won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election said Monday that they might support letting Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki keep his job if their top candidate is sworn in as president with ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-05T07:07:40Z)

Canucks acquire D Parent from Preds in four-player deal

The Vancouver Canucks picked up defenseman Ryan Parent and forward Jonas Andersson from Nashville, general manager Mike Gillis announced on Tuesday. In return, the Predators acquired defenseman Shane O'Brien and right wing Dan Gendur. The 23-year-old ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-05T18:20:33Z)

Sunni, Shiite deal may be in the works

BAGHDAD, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Sunni-backed officials said Monday they might let Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki stay on if their top candidate is sworn in as president. The Sunni-backed officials want the presidency to have broader powers, including ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-04T22:32:17Z)

U.S. sues American Express, reaches proposed deal with Visa, Mastercard

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement with two of them, MasterCard and Visa. "We want to put more money in consumers' pockets, and by ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T18:43:13Z)

Maliki-Allawi deal could end impasse

BAGHDAD - Key supporters of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and representatives of his biggest rival are discussing a power-sharing deal that could break the nearly seven-month political impasse in Iraq and deliver the kind of inclusive government the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-05T11:39:41Z)

Google TV Announces Its Programming Partners

Google TV, the latest service to offer Internet content on TV screens, holds the promise of making all the living room's media as searchable as the Internet's text, but that promise requires at least some cooperation from media companies. And many have ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T16:41:31Z)

Google TV announces content partners

Google TV announced on Monday that several media companies will be partnering with them in an effort to offer web content and programs via the television. Some of the companies included in this deal are Twitter, HBO and CNBC. Google's technology will be ... (Source: Blast 2010-10-04T18:36:03Z)

Sources: New England Patriots near deal to trade WR Randy Moss to Minnesota Vikings

Randy Moss ' improbable return to Minnesota is about to become reality. The Vikings and the Patriots are planning to complete the blockbuster trade that will send the Pro Bowl wide receiver back to Minnesota on Wednesday, multiple league sources told ESPN ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-06T16:39:09Z)

American, British Airways, Iberia take wraps off alliance Wednesday

The CEOs of American Airlines, British Airway and Iberia hold a press conference at 1 p.m. London time Wedneday, 7 a.m. CDT, to kick off their joint business agreement. What's in it for us? My guess is that there'll be no new nonstop service announced out ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-10-06T11:02:43Z)

'Warehouse 13' renewed for third season

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Syfy says it has ordered a 13-episode third season of its hit U.S. dramedy "Warehouse 13" to begin airing in 2011. Universal Cable Productions also announced Tuesday that Jack Kenny has signed a development deal that will return ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-05T22:45:25Z)

Justice Department sues Visa, Mastercard

The U.S Attorney General is accusing them of holding consumers hostage. That is why the Justice Department sued Visa, Mastercard and American Express. It says the companies are eliminating competition by not allowing merchants to offer discounts on other ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T02:14:11Z)

AP Source: Bulls, Noah agree to 5-year contract extension

CHICAGO - Center Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls agreed Sunday on a five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-04T06:33:04Z)

Red Wings waive Maltby

The Detroit Red Wings put Kirk Maltby on waivers, meaning the forward's future with the franchise is uncertain. Maltby, who has been with the team since the 1995-96 season, can be claimed by any other team. If nobody picks him up by noon today, he could be ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-06T04:57:38Z)

Breaking down the MasterCard, Visa settlement

NEW YORK -- Paying with certain credit cards may soon earn you perks at the register. Under a settlement with federal regulators announced Monday, Visa and MasterCard agreed to let merchants offer customers discounts and incentives for using a particular ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T16:03:22Z)

BPZ shares fall after oil field called 'dry hole'

Shares of BPZ Resources Inc. fell sharply Monday after the oil and gas company deemed its Albacora field off the coast of Peru a dry hole. THE SPARK: BPZ said Monday it is suspending drilling in its Albacora field, located off the coast of northwest Peru ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T20:23:26Z)

Google TV reality check: Rerun or innovation?

Will Google TV be must see TV or just another rerun mimicking past attempts to wed the TV with Internet? We'll find out more Wednesday when Logitech shows off its Revue Internet-TV device that streams high-definition, on-demand video from the Web to your ... (Source: Mac Central 2010-10-05T22:09:37Z)

Vikings and Patriots in talks: Randy Moss asked for trade

F OXBORO - Feeling unwanted in New England, wide receiver Randy Moss had his agent call the Patriots [ team stats ] following Week 1 and ask for a trade, the Herald has learned. The request caught coach Bill Belichick off-guard, but the Patriots have been ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T17:14:57Z)

Vancouver Canucks trade Shane O'Brien in flurry of moves

VANCOUVER -- One day after clearing waivers, Shane O'Brien has been traded by the Vancouver Canucks for Nashville Predators' defenceman Ryan Parent, whose one-way salary of $850,000 will be paid in the minors. The Canucks also sent minor-leaguer Dan Gendur ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-10-06T11:45:40Z)

WRAPUP 2-GE a buyer once more, signs energy, finance deals

BOSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - General Electric Co ( GE.N ) marked its return to the takeover track with its first major deals since the start of the financial crisis, for a maker of engines used in oil and gas production and a credit card portfolio. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T17:22:06Z)

Syfy Renews 'Warehouse 13,' Signs Deal With Showrunner

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but Syfy has renewed "Warehouse 13" for a third season and an official announcement is imminent. Since the show premiered in 2009, "Warehouse 13" has broken records that have existed with the channel dating back to its ... (Source: Airlock Alpha 2010-10-06T01:37:12Z)

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Announce Better Deal for Trans-Atlantic Flyers

LONDON , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- More access to cheaper fares, bigger choice of flight times and easier connecting journeys will become reality for transatlantic flyers with the launch of the new joint business between American Airlines, British Airways and ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-06T14:01:40Z)

GE a buyer once more with energy and finance deals

By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co <GE.N> marked its return to the takeover track with its first major deals since the start of the financial crisis, for a maker of engines used in oil and gas production and a credit card portfolio. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-06T17:29:16Z)

Warehouse 13 Renewed for Season 3 on Syfy

Buoyed by strong ratings and critical acclaim, Syfy today announced a third season pickup of 13 episodes for its hit dramedy Warehouse 13 , which will return in 2011. Universal Cable Productions also announced that Jack Kenny has signed a development deal ... (Source: MovieWeb 2010-10-05T19:24:59Z)

Bulls' Joakim Noah to sign extension

The deal is worth $60 million plus additional bonuses, Dan Fegan, one of Noah's agents, told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher. "I'm pretty happy," Noah said Monday. "It's very exciting. I'm very happy that I'm going to be able to be here for a while. I feel ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-04T23:43:52Z)

GE inks $4.6 billion in deals in big return to M&A

BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co (NYSE: GE - News ) made a pair of major acquisitions and said it was spurned in a third attempt, as the largest U.S. conglomerate builds up its energy and finance arms. The moves come at a time when top GE officials ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-06T15:13:15Z)

British Airways Launches New Daily Non-Stop Flights Between San Diego And London - Quick ...

(RTTNews) - British Airways Plc (BAIRY.PK: News ) said it will commence non-stop daily flights between San Diego and London Heathrow as a first benefit of the official launch of the new joint business agreement with American Airlines and Iberia. The new ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-06T18:05:03Z)

Sally shares rise with acquisition

Shares of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. rose in trading Tuesday following the company's acquisition of Aerial Co., a privately held beauty supply distributor. THE SPARK: Sally announced Monday that it was buying Aerial for $70 million. The deal is expected to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-05T16:33:11Z)

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