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Deals of the Hour / November 13, 2010, 6:40 pm

Wisconsin, state workers unions reach tentative labor agreement

MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle's administration has agreed to contracts that offer no pay raises to six unions covering thousands of state workers. ♦ Sign up for news, weather, sports, Green Bay Packers and high school sports text alerts. The announcement ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-14T02:02:32Z)

Baffinland Mails Circular To Securityholders On ArcelorMittal's Take-Over Offer

(RTTNews) - Saturday, Canada-based Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (BIM.TO: News ) and Luxembourg-based steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT: News ) informed Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-13T21:23:22Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Lacob, Guber

(11-13) 04:00 PST Chicago - -- It took longer for 29 NBA owners to vote "yes" in an e-mail than it took for Joe Lacob and Peter Guber to flesh out the details of a $450 million deal to buy the Golden State Warriors from Chris Cohan, but Friday's end result ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

Iraqi lawmakers approve deal to form new government amid questions of Sunni role in it

BAGHDAD - Iraqi lawmakers have approved an agreement that brings all of Iraq's feuding political blocs into a new government led by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The vote Saturday was intended as a show of unity after the country's main Sunni-backed bloc ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-13T18:53:03Z)

No movement in Iraq after walkout

BAGHDAD — President Obama praised Iraqi moves to form an "inclusive'' government yesterday, but the two-day-old deal was already looking fragile after Sunni lawmakers walked out of Parliament, clouding the possibilities for working with Shi'ite ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-13T09:06:04Z)

Flyers ink 11-year deal with Jeff Carter

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to an 11-year, $58 million contract extension for forward Jeff Carter, Canadian broadcaster TSN reported Saturday. The network said the 25-year-old has been rewarded with a long-term deal ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-13T22:49:16Z)

Sunnis' hand is weak in Iraq

BAGHDAD - The Sunnis' muddled response to a power-sharing deal reflects their weak hand in Shiite-dominated Iraq. The Shiites would like the Sunnis' support, but they do not need it. The Sunnis' dilemma: Accept a secondary role in a government led by ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-13T08:01:38Z)

1976 Apple I Computer for Sale for $160,000 - Straight From Steve Jobs Parents' Garage!

Oh to be the owner of an Apple I computer from 1976! The computer is for sale later this month at Christie's, and they expect the dinosaur to fetch at least $160,000, and that is on the low side. It may sell for as much as $240,000. This computer is old ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-13T04:41:12Z)

ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Announce Mailing of ArcelorMittal Offer and Take-Over Bid Circular ...

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation ("Baffinland") today announced the mailing to Baffinland securityholders of ArcelorMittal's offer and take-over bid circular and Baffinland's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T22:34:57Z)

ArcelorMittal makes offer for Baffinland Iron ore mine

ArcelorMittal SA announced that it has entered into a support agreement with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation pursuant to which ArcelorMittal has agreed to make an offer to acquire all of Baffinland's issued and outstanding common shares and all ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-11-09T04:31:38Z)

Wis. employees to Walker: 'Not afraid to fight'

November 13, 2010 (MADISON, Wis.) -- The head of the state employees union says if Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." Wisconsin State Employees Union executive director Marty Beil issued a response Friday to Walker's call ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-13T18:31:34Z)

UPDATE 6-Icahn may bid on Dynegy if Blackstone deal fails

NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he may bid for Dynegy Inc (DYN.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) if shareholders vote down the struggling power company's deal to be bought by private equity firm Blackstone Group ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-12T23:26:15Z)

Retailers report smallest sales gains in 7 months, as warm temperatures hurt sales

NEW YORK - Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest peformance since April as unsually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T14:46:01Z)

Warm Oct. weather kept shoppers away

NEW YORK - Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest performance since April as unusually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-04T19:25:11Z)

Wal-Mart Black Friday Online Sales to Feature Free Shipping

With Black Friday two weeks away Wal-Mart is looking to beat rival Amazo.com to the punch with free shipping on all their online orders. There is no word yet whether Amazon will counter with their own free shipping. Black Friday starts the day after ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T19:21:41Z)

Carter, Flyers agree to 11-year contract extension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jeff Carter and the Philadelphia Flyers plan to be together for a very long time. The star forward signed a long contract extension on Saturday, a deal reported by several media outlets to be for 11 years and worth $58 million. The 25 ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-14T00:43:48Z)

Icahn may bid on Dynegy if Blackstone deal fails

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he may bid for Dynegy Inc (DYN.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) if shareholders vote down the struggling power company's deal to be bought by private equity firm Blackstone Group (BX.N ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-13T00:23:31Z)

UPDATE 2-Icahn to vote 'no' on Dynegy deal, offers loan

NEW YORK/BANGALORE, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said he would vote against Blackstone Group's ( BX.N ) proposal to buy Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) and would offer a $2 billion line of credit to the struggling power company. "The Icahn ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-12T14:07:54Z)

Obama turns to Russian diplomacy as Asia trip ends

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- President Barack Obama, capping a far-flung trip of mixed results, said Saturday the United States is "here to stay" as a force in Asia and pivoted to Russian diplomacy as a nuclear treaty hung in the balance. In his final hours in Japan ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-14T00:58:07Z)

State employees stand up to governor-elect Scott Walker

MADISON — The head of the state employees union says if Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants a fight, "we are not afraid to fight." ♦ Sign up for news, weather, sports, Green Bay Packers and high school sports text alerts. Wisconsin State Employees ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-13T23:03:35Z)

Flyers ink Jeff Carter to 11-yr/$58 mil deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have inked forward Jeff Carter to an 11-year deal. Carter is scheduled to make $58 million over the span of the 11-year deal. The cap hit starts next season at $5.27 per season. This is a huge signing for the Flyers, a week after ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-11-13T22:49:16Z)

Toyota and Tesla celebrate their deal

TOKYO - The usually grim-faced Toyota President Akio Toyoda was all smiles Friday, trumpeting a newfound friendship with U.S. luxury electric carmaker Tesla. Toyoda received as a gift from Tesla Motors Chief Executive Elon Musk a red roadster, that would ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-13T06:07:06Z)

Toyota's chief touts friendship with Tesla

TOKYO - The usually grim-faced Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corp. president, was all smiles Friday as he trumpeted a newfound friendship with U.S. luxury electric carmaker Tesla Motors. Mr. Toyoda received as a gift from Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk a red ... (Source: Toledo Blade 2010-11-13T06:35:44Z)

Golden State Warriors sale to Lacob, Guber is finally approved by NBA

CHICAGO -- The NBA announced Friday morning that the sale of the Golden State Warriors franchise has been completed following unanimous approval by the NBA Board of Governors. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park venture capitalist, and Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-13T12:12:11Z)

Original Apple-1 Computer with Rare Steve Jobs Letter to Sell for cca. $200,000

The first computer that Steve Jobs ever sold from his parents' garage is up for sale for an estimated $161,600 - $242,400 at Christie's in London. The lucky (and wealthy geek) setting their mind to buy it will also be glad to receive a commercially ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-12T13:53:35Z)

Toyota president Akio Toyoda gets free Tesla Roadster at Tokyo store opening

Elon Musk presents Akio Toyoda with a Tesla Roadster – Click above for high-res image gallery Now, the more cynical among you might see this act of largesse as one of reciprocity. Yes, Toyota did invest $50 million in Tesla stock and helped get the ... (Source: autoblog 2010-11-12T23:33:24Z)

Heavy Discounts Fuel Modest Retail Gains

Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest performance since April as unusually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get shoppers to ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

NBA finally approves record sale of Golden State Warriors to group headed by Joseph Lacob ...

CHICAGO -- The Chris Cohan era of the Golden State Warriors is officially over. Friday, the NBA and the Warriors announced the league's board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the franchise for a record $450 million. Joseph Lacob, a Menlo Park ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-13T03:36:47Z)

Retailers push Thanksgiving sales, online deals

NEW YORK — From free shipping from Walmart to Sears stores open on Thanksgiving for the first time, the battle for holiday shoppers' dollars has begun in earnest. The early competition to break through shoppers' caution about spending promises ... (Source: Standard-Times 2010-11-12T00:31:51Z)

iPad's Distant Ancestor — 1976 Apple One — For Sale

Christie's Auction House is planning to sell an Apple One computer, an ancestor of all those Macintosh computers around today. Many years ago, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the computer in Jobs' family garage. It sold in 1976 for $666.66. Now this ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-12T19:30:01Z)

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