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Deals of the Hour / November 15, 2010, 9:41 pm

Roundup: Dodgers re-sign Kuroda

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the Hiroshima Carp. But the 35-year-old ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Colts go old school, use defense and turnovers to win

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Israelis debate swapping temporary settlements freeze for American jets

JERUSALEM -- Israeli defense officials urged the government Monday to accept a new United States-drafted deal to freeze Jewish settlement building temporarily in exchange for a $3 billion military package, including a U.S. gift of 20 F-35 stealth fighter ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-16T04:51:58Z)

Analysis: Canada needs damage control after snub to BHP

The ghost of BHP Billiton's $39 billion offer for Potash Corp will haunt Ottawa until it has clear rules on foreign takeovers and can persuade investors that a pro-business reputation remains intact. Canada, which blocked the bid last Wednesday, said BHP ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T18:36:21Z)

Stronger dollar weighs on stocks

Stocks slumped to a mixed finish Monday as the dollar posted its second day of gains over concerns that Europe is on the edge of another bailout. Investors believe that Ireland may seek help from its fellow European Union members as its economy sputters ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-16T04:16:10Z)

Roundup: Phillies re-sign reliever Contreras

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

No. 2 Baylor ready to challenge No.1 UConn

STORRS, Conn. (AP)—Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the t ... (Source: Collegebaseball.rivals.com 2010-11-15T20:02:15Z)

BHP Should Implement Plan B For Acquisitions

Now that BHP Billiton's bid for Canada's Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan is a long shot, the Anglo-Australian miner would be better off looking for smaller deals that strengthen its core business. One place to start is expanding its metallurgical coal, or met ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-14T18:30:23Z)

Bengals' turnovers propel Colts to rebound victory

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts don't need Peyton Manning playing at an MVP level to win every game. On Sunday, they found an old-fashioned formula -- defense and turnovers -- works just fine. The Colts overcame Manning's season-low 185 yards by ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-15T01:04:05Z)

Baylor gets early shot at UConn

Storrs, Conn. • Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the top ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-16T05:13:26Z)

Mayer Brown Reps Caterpillar In $8.6B Bucyrus Deal

Law360, New York (November 15, 2010) -- Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. in a deal valued at $8.6 billion, as the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment seeks to expand its reach in the ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-11-15T21:06:41Z)

Brewers' Roenicke completes his staff

New Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke realized it would appear on the surface that he had little say in how his first coaching staff was assembled. "I know how it looks," said Roenicke. "I know they aren't necessarily 'my guys.' But I had a say in ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-11-16T04:23:20Z)

Caterpillar to buy mining equipment firm in $8.6-billion deal

(AP) — Caterpillar Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy Bucyrus International Inc. for $7.6 billion, aiming its sights on rapid growth in emerging markets. Bucyrus, which is based in South Milwaukee, Wis., makes surface mining equipment used for mining ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-11-15T15:30:14Z)

Bengals report: Strategy and personnel

--DE Antwan Odom was granted a one-week roster exemption after returning from a four-week suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. --DT Tank Johnson , who has missed the last two games due to a knee injury, could ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-16T01:45:51Z)

Anglo American to sell steel operations to Australian OneSteel

British miner Anglo American (LON:AAL) said it has agreed to sell its Chilean grinding media unit Moly-Cop and its Canadian steel mini-mill AltaSteel to Australian OneSteel (ASX:OST) for USD932m (EUR683.7m) as part of its previously announced divestment ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-15T11:19:42Z)

No. 1 Connecticut not focusing on streak in showdown against No. 2 Baylor

STORRS, Conn. — Both Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor's Kim Mulkey head into Tuesday's showdown between the nation's top two women's teams insisting that a loss would not be that big of a deal. No. 2 Baylor has a chance to snap the top-ranked ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-15T19:40:47Z)

Judge voids plea deal for NYC counselor

(AP) — A judge has thrown out a no-prison plea deal for a New York City juvenile counselor accused of sexually abusing three teenage girls. The agreement had drawn criticism from the district attorney and women's advocates. State Supreme Court Justice ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-15T17:24:46Z)

Caterpillar digs deep in $7.6B deal for Bucyrus

Caterpillar, the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, moved aggressively to capitalize on demand in emerging markets Monday with a $7.6 billion buyout of Bucyrus International. Bucyrus makes surface mining equipment used for coal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T23:08:22Z)

Anglo American announces sale of Moly-Cop and AltaSteel to OneSteel for $932 million

Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that it has agreed to sell Moly-Cop and AltaSteel (the "Business") to OneSteel Limited ("OneSteel) for a total consideration of $932 million on a debt and cash free basis. The Business consists of ... (Source: WebWire 2010-11-15T15:30:14Z)

Business Highlights

___ Companies crank up deal machine, put cash to work NEW YORK (AP) — Big deals are a big deal again. From Caterpillar to Chevron to Google, some of the best-known names in corporate America are scooping up smaller companies, finally putting the piles of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T22:54:03Z)

West Bank settlement freeze not a done deal, source says

Jerusalem (CNN) -- As optimism flowed from U.S. leaders over the prospect of a settlement freeze in the West Bank, an Israeli government source on Monday tapped the brakes, saying that an agreement over such a freeze still had not been reached. On Sunday ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Cerabino: Truck plus AK-47: Deal to die for

You might be in Florida if the pickup truck you buy comes with a free AK-47 assault rifle. "We figured we'd come up with something different," said Nick Ginetta, the sales manager at Nations Trucks, a used-truck dealer in Central Florida. "We've already ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-11-16T00:41:26Z)

Truck dealer offers AK-47 voucher w/ purchase

SANFORD, Fla. (KABC) -- A Florida truck dealer is offering a new incentive to boost sales. It's not zero percent financing--it's an AK-47. Buyers get a voucher for an AK-47 assault rifle if they buy a truck from Nick Ginetta. Not everyone likes the idea ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T03:54:42Z)

Israelis debate swapping settlements freeze for U.S. jets

JERUSALEM -- Israeli defense officials urged the government Monday to accept a new U.S.-drafted deal to freeze Jewish settlement building temporarily in exchange for a $3 billion military package, including a U.S. gift of 20 F-35 stealth fighter jets. But ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Judge voids no-jail plea deal amid outrage in case of NYC counselor accused of abusing teens

NEW YORK - A juvenile justice worker accused of molesting teenage girls inside a courthouse was set to get a no-jail sentence Monday until a judge threw out his plea deal, which had sparked criticism from the district attorney and outrage among women's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T22:46:54Z)

Judge voids NY counselor's plea deal in rape case

NEW YORK — A judge has thrown out a no-prison plea deal for a New York City juvenile counselor accused of sexually abusing three teenage girls in his custody at family court. State Supreme Court Justice Cassandra Mullen said Monday she would not give ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-11-15T17:24:46Z)

Wall Street Ends Flat, Giving Up Most Gains of the Day

Stocks ended mostly flat on Monday after trading higher most of the day, helped by new statistics that suggested consumer spending was improving and by reports that a bellwether company has brokered a deal that would help expand its global business. The ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-15T21:06:41Z)

Fitch affirms BHP Billiton ratings as deal nixed

Fitch Ratings said Monday it affirmed BHP Billiton's 'A+' rating and said the company is no longer on watch for possible downgrade, a day after the Anglo-Australian miner withdrew its hostile takeover bid for fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T16:34:40Z)

Anglo American sells steel units in Chile, Canada

Mining company Anglo American says it is selling two steel businesses in the Americas to OneSteel Ltd. of Australia for $932 million. Anglo American said Monday that the sale is part of a process of focusing on its core commodities businesses. OneSteel is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T08:13:35Z)

Dealer offers free AK-47 for truck buyers

A Florida car dealership trying to drum up business is offering an unusual perk for potential used-truck buyers: A free AK-47 assault rifle. General sales manager Nick Ginetta says that since the promotion was announced on Veterans Day, business has more ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T21:21:00Z)

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