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Deals of the Hour / November 19, 2010, 12:43 pm

Florida Supreme Court ruling supports Everglades land deal, water district says

A Florida Supreme Court ruling Thursday affirmed the public purpose of a historic purchase of sugar land for Everglades restoration, and approved the South Florida Water Management District's use of bonds to finance much of it. Water management officials ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-11-19T01:27:59Z)

Toyota safety in spotlight after fatal Utah crash

SALT LAKE CITY – The deadly crash of a Toyota Camry in western Utah is being blamed on a sticky gas pedal, the same problem that led the world's largest automaker to recall the car for repairs early this year. The 2008 Camry slammed into a rock wall near ... (Source: Olympian 2010-11-15T05:43:16Z)

NFL: Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb's deal not as lucrative as first thought

Nothing is straightforward about Donovan McNabb these days. It turns out the $40 million he is supposed to be guaranteed in his new contract could turn out to be a mere $3.5 million. McNabb's agent, Fletcher Smith, clarified some of the details of McNabb's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T06:45:19Z)

Vedanta seals $6 billion financing for Cairn India deal

LONDON (Reuters) - India-focused mining group Vedanta Resources Plc agreed a $6 billion financing deal with a consortium of banks to help fund its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in the Indian unit of Cairn Energy. London-listed Vedanta said in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-19T07:33:03Z)

Vedanta seals $6 bln financing for Cairn India deal

* Four tranches with maturities of 18 months to 3 years * To finance purchase of Cairn India stake of up to $9.6 bln (Adds details, background) LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - India-focused mining group Vedanta Resources Plc agreed a $6 billion financing deal ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-19T07:40:12Z)

Judge moves to deny dismissal of Toyota suits

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A federal judge in California said Friday he will not dismiss lawsuits against Toyota from car owners who claim sudden-acceleration defects caused the value of the vehicles to plummet. U.S. District Judge James Selna said in a 63-page ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-19T20:11:50Z)

Drifter convicted of murdering NYC college student

Jump to story headline MSN Hotmail More Autos My MSN Video Careers & Jobs Personals Weather Delish Quotes White Pages Games Real Estate Wonderwall Horoscopes Shopping Yellow Pages Local Edition Traffic Feedback Maps & Directions Travel Full MSN Index Bing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T05:45:40Z)

Stonehenge gets millions for major makeover

Stonehenge is getting a multimillion-pound (-dollar) grant that conservators say will help restore some dignity to a World Heritage site blighted by busy roads and cramped facilities. English Heritage said Friday that it now has about two-thirds of the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T15:04:01Z)

What might be on Google's holiday shopping list?

At this point, it's almost embarrassing to be a Web company that hasn't been courted by Google. Not a week goes by when news doesn't surface regarding Google's trolling the waters of Silicon Valley for a new acquisition; Friday's discussion surrounded ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-19T19:50:21Z)

Sears posts $218 million loss in quarter

NEW YORK - Sears Holdings Corp.'s third-quarter loss widened more than expected, dragged down by continued weak revenue at its long-suffering Sears chain. Business at its Kmart stores held up better, but they still saw a key revenue measure edge downward ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T02:03:46Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ad Leak Alert; Sears, Best Buy, Walmart, & Target

Black Friday alert! Black Friday 2010 is coming, and everybody wants to be in on the deal. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Sears & Lowes all have 2010 Black Friday ads that have been leaked to the internet. This year Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 26 ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-19T10:53:29Z)

Retailers start early launch of Black Friday deals

If you think the season has arrived a little early, you're right. With Christmas on a Saturday, there is one fewer weekend of holiday shopping than in some other years, and retailers have started early to compensate. There are only a few days to go before ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T15:39:49Z)

Florida Supreme Court upholds issue of bonds for U.S. Sugar land deal

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday belatedly upheld a defunct state plan to float bonds to pay for a $536 million, 73,000-acre land deal with U.S. Sugar Corp. -- but the judicial approval came tempered by an important exception and a pointed critique ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-19T05:59:59Z)

Tommy Thompson's brother concedes Wis. Senate loss after recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson's younger brother has conceded he has lost the election for a state Senate seat. Ed Thompson, a Republican, paid for a recount after initial results indicated he had lost the race for the 31st District seat ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-11-19T18:53:05Z)

Stonehenge Receives $16 Million Revamp Grant

Stonehenge is getting a multi-million dollar grant that conservators say will help to restore the World Heritage site plagued by busy roads and cramped facilities. English Heritage said Friday that it has two-thirds of the money it needs in order to help ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-19T17:55:49Z)

Stonehenge Site To Get A Facelift

LONDON (November 19, 2010)--Stonehenge conservators say they'll be able to restore some dignity to the World Heritage site, after receiving a multi-million dollar grant. The prehistoric circle of stones draws nearly 1 million visitors every year, but the ... (Source: KWTX 2010-11-19T16:58:33Z)

Barefoot Bandit' to Repay Victims With Movie, Book Deal Profits

Colton Harris-Moore's lawyer says he was "very reluctant to make a dime off" his crimes, but "changed his mind" when he learned he could gain a more favorable plea deal. The "Barefoot Bandit" may repay his victims by selling a movie or book about ... (Source: Hollywood Reporter 2010-11-19T14:35:23Z)

Court approves bonds for U.S. Sugar-Everglades deal

TALLAHASSEE -- - Florida's high court on Thursday approved using bonds to buy 46,200 acres of farmland to help restore the Everglades, one of outgoing Gov. Charlie Crist's top priorities. The seven Florida Supreme Court justices unanimously affirmed a ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-19T07:04:25Z)

AP Nation and World

Pravia's friends had helped him into a cab after partying together, but he apparently didn't go straight up to his apartment after being dropped off. Instead, he apparently invited Cancel to his home. Cancel told police that Pravia asked to buy cocaine ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-11-19T02:32:24Z)

Drifter convicted of murdering NYC college student from Mass. while watching horror movie

NEW YORK (AP) — A drifter was convicted Thursday of strangling a college student while watching a horror movie, after a chance encounter between the sophomore from small-town Massachusetts and the drug user who would later tell police he killed out of ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-11-19T05:02:43Z)

NFL Injury Report

The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT - Definitely will not play; DNP - Did not practice; LIMITED - Limited participation in practice; FULL - Full participation in practice): OAKLAND RAIDERS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T07:04:25Z)

'Barefoot Bandit' pleads not guilty to crimes

SEATTLE (KABC) -- The so-called "Barefoot Bandit" is reportedly working on a plea deal on both federal and state charges against him. Harris-Moore is accused of going on a crime spree that began in 2008 after he walked out of a Seattle halfway house ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-18T19:58:42Z)

Groupon could break new ground for Google

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Google Inc.'s reported interest in closely-held Groupon Inc. could lead to the most expensive acquisition yet for the Internet giant, which has been in the midst of a buying spree. While most of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-19T20:04:40Z)

Vedanta arranges USD 6 bn funding for Cairn India deal

Vedanta Resources Plc today said it has entered into financing agreements with a consortium of banks for USD 6 billion to fund its proposed buyout of up to 60 per cent stake in Cairn India. London-listed Vedanta Resources planned stake acquisition in Cairn ... (Source: Deccan Herald 2010-11-19T11:07:48Z)

Barefoot Bandit' Suspect Weighs Book Deal

SEATTLE (AP) — The lawyer for the teenager accused of being the "Barefoot Bandit" is working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal the lawyer says could involve using movie- or book-deal profits to compensate the victims of an alleged two-year ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-19T02:39:34Z)

GOP government could mean new world for Wis. DNR

MADISON, Wis. - Republican Gov.-elect Scott Walker said on the campaign trail the state Department of Natural Resources is "out of control," but it's not clear yet what he'll do to the agency that regulates hunting, fishing and the state's environmental ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-08T01:19:33Z)

Google to Make More Deals Like YouTube, DoubleClick

Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-06T04:28:02Z)

Obama in Portugal...New Zealand mine drama..."Batman" auction

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is stepping back onto the world stage for a NATO summit and another with the European Union the next two days. He's personally popular, but his polices have generated skepticism. He'll face tough questions on his ... (Source: 9&10 News 2010-11-19T10:46:19Z)

Thompson's brother concedes Wis. Senate loss

MADISON, Wis.—Former Gov. Tommy Thompson's younger brother has conceded he has lost the election for a state Senate seat. Ed Thompson, a Republican, paid for a recount after initial results indicated he had lost the race for the 31st District seat to ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-11-19T18:53:05Z)

Donovan McNabb's contract revealed

Q: When is a reported $78 million not even close to $78 million? A: When it's Donovan McNabb's new contract extension with the Washington Redskins. McNabb's much-discussed, five-year deal reportedly is potentially worth $88.5 million, but only if the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-17T21:25:47Z)

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