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Deals of the Hour / November 20, 2010, 11:41 am

Sargento to Expand Operations

PLYMOUTH, Wis. (AP) -- Cheesemaker Sargento has signed an agreement with the city of Plymouth to expand its operations in eastern Wisconsin. Sargento plans to spend $12 million to $15 million to build a new headquarters that will connect with existing ... (Source: WSAW 2010-11-19T21:44:53Z)

Ex-college professor who strangled wife gets 16 years

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - A fired college professor has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for strangling his wife and taking her body to an upstate New York park because it was her favorite place. Timothy Wells apologized during Friday morning's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-19T16:44:14Z)

Sargento, Plymouth ink expansion deal

The city of Plymouth and Sargento Foods management have signed a development agreement to support the company's effort to build a new corporate headquarters. The deal is expected to cement the cheese manufacturer's long-term presence in the community. (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-19T13:52:26Z)

This day in history

T oday's Highlight in History: On Nov. 20, 1910, the Mexican Revolution of 1910, which overthrew longtime President Porfirio Diaz, had its beginnings under the Plan of San Luis Potosi that had been issued by Francisco I. Madero. On this date: In 1620 ... (Source: Lincoln Daily News 2010-11-20T13:36:56Z)

Republican irresponsibility on START

The Republican attempt to derail ratification of the new START arms control treaty with Russia is a reminder of how far the GOP is willing to go merely to deal the president a political defeat. "When Majority Leader Harry Reid asked me if I thought the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-17T15:49:20Z)

College football: Stanford's Jim Harbaugh seeks to even score against Cal's Jeff Tedford

Packed with opportunities for both teams -- a bowl bid for Cal, a possible Rose Bowl berth for Stanford -- the 113th Big Game is also a chance for Cardinal coach Jim Harbaugh to balance the scales personally. Harbaugh has a losing record against only two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T04:01:51Z)

Cam Inman: For Big Game heroes, daze of glory is unmatched

Hard-earned glory is the goal of every Cal and Stanford player entering Saturday's 113th Big Game at Memorial Stadium. So what is it like to be the Big Game's Big Man? How great is the payoff for all the blood, sweat and tears shed in one of college ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-11-18T05:46:52Z)

Republican Whip Deals Blow to Nuclear Arms Treaty Vote

(Updates with comment by State Department spokesman in seventh paragraph.) Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, the Senate's second-ranking Republican, said he doesn't think an arms control treaty with Russia will be voted on this year ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-16T20:36:51Z)

Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky retired after sale to Coolmore

VERSAILLES, Ky. - Preakness champion Lookin At Lucky is looking at retirement. Coolmore purchased the 3-year-old colt from owner Mike Pegram and will stand him at Ashford Stud. Terms of the deal were not released, but Coolmore had Lookin At Lucky listed on ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T22:13:31Z)

B-CU, FAMU fans united, divided by loyalty

DAYTONA BEACH -- Kevin James Jr.'s decision to go to Bethune-Cookman University was "a no-brainer." The need to wear maroon and gold was ingrained in the sophomore's brain since he was a child by his father, a Wildcats graduate. Kevin James Sr., 49, had to ... (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2010-11-20T07:10:23Z)

Obama urges senators to back Russian nuke treaty

Washington — Insisting the nation's security could be in peril, President Barack Obama rallied former diplomatic and military chiefs from both parties Thursday to pressure reluctant Republican senators to ratify a nuclear weapons deal with Russia. He ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-19T06:07:09Z)

Wildcats coach: no superstars going against Florida A&M

As if his football team hasn't turned enough heads with its 10 straight wins, Brian Jenkins had one more surprise about Bethune-Cookman University during his weekly conference call. There are no super stars on the Wildcats' team, Jenkins said, and he makes ... (Source: Tallahassee Democrat 2010-11-20T05:58:48Z)

TJ Maxx Selling Apple iPads for $100 Off, Today

Discount retailer TJ Maxx is offering discounted Apple iPads for $100 off, the company confirmed via its Twitter acccount on Thursday night. The black, 16-Gbyte Wi-Fi iPads are on sale now at selected TJ Maxx stores, but the stores aren't being advertised ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-19T19:57:31Z)

Guardsmen luncheon held to kickoff Big Game

This 113th edition of big game is coming up Saturday in Berkeley...as Cal and Stanford get set to resume the tenth oldest rivalry in major college football. There are many questions going in: will it be Andrew Luck's final Big Game? Same question for Jim ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-18T03:30:51Z)

Retail roundup: Black Friday, Groupon, iPad, Gap and more

-- Ready or not, the biggest shopping day of the year is almost upon us. Millions of Americans plan to shop on the day after Thanksgiving, better known as Black Friday. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, about 60 million people say ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-20T13:44:06Z)

Apple iPad on sale at TJ Maxx, and reportedly Marshalls, for $400

The iPad has landed at TJ Maxx for about $400, and according to various tech and Apple blogs, Marshalls is selling it for the same price. The two bargain retailers, both owned by The TJX Companies , are reportedly selling the entry level iPad, which is Wi ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-19T23:03:37Z)

IOC, IAAF finalising rules on gender cases

LONDON, England (AP) — International sports officials are finalising guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) medical commission, said ... (Source: Jamaica Observer 2010-11-20T07:53:20Z)

Preakness champ Lookin At Lucky sold, retired

VERSAILLES, Ky. -- Preakness champion Lookin At Lucky is looking at retirement. Coolmore purchased the 3-year-old colt from owner Mike Pegram and will stand him at Ashford Stud. Terms of the deal were not released, but Coolmore had Lookin At Lucky listed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-19T22:20:40Z)

OC, IAAF finalizing rules on gender cases

LONDON: International sports officials are finalizing guidelines on how to deal with cases of athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-20T15:45:47Z)

Sargento will build new headquarters

PLYMOUTH — Cheesemaker Sargento has signed an agreement with the city to expand its operations. Sargento plans to spend $12 million to $15 million to build a new headquarters that will connect with existing office and production space. The city will ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-11-20T16:43:03Z)

Wells Fargo will pay Citigroup $100 million to settle lawsuit over Wachovia deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo & Co. has agreed to pay $100 million to Citigroup Inc. to settle a dispute related to its acquisition of Wachovia Corp. in October 2008, at the height of the financial crisis. Wachovia was teetering on the brink of collapse ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-19T18:31:37Z)

IOC, IAAF to issue guidelines on gender cases

LONDON — International sports officials are completing guidelines on how to deal with athletes with ambiguous sexual characteristics. Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC's medical commission, said rules on gender determination will be issued soon to ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-11-20T04:54:23Z)

Viva la revolucion? Critics contend the goals of the Mexican Revolution remain elusive

MEXICO CITY - As Mexico prepares to mark 100 years since a revolution fought to install democracy and improve the lot of the country's landless peasants, many are focusing on how short it fell from its mark. Mexico's democracy is anemic and the plight of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-19T19:43:12Z)

Timothy Wells gets a prison sentence of 16 years to life

Former college professor Timothy D. Wells said Friday that he felt overwhelmed by personal and professional failures when he strangled his wife nearly a year ago. Wells, who received a prison term of 16 years to life for intentional second-degree murder in ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-11-20T09:55:02Z)

Wells Fargo will pay Citigroup $100 million to settle Wachovia lawsuit

Two banks that clashed over dueling deals to buy Wachovia Corp. announced a $100-million legal settlement Friday. Wells Fargo & Co. will pay Citigroup Inc. to resolve all claims in the dispute, the banks said in a joint statement. The payment caps a feud ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-20T01:55:25Z)

Mexican Revolution's goals elusive

MEXICO CITY — As Mexico prepares to mark 100 years since a revolution fought to install democracy and improve the lot of the country's landless peasants, many are focusing on how short it fell from its mark. Mexico's democracy is anemic and the ... (Source: Sentinel-Record 2010-11-20T06:27:26Z)

Wells Fargo to pay Citigroup $100 million over Wachovia deal

Wells Fargo agreed to pay $100 million for scuttling Citigroup's takeover of Wachovia with a higher bid during the depths of the financial crisis. The payment to New York-based Citigroup resolves ``all claims related to this dispute,'' Citigroup and San ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-19T21:23:24Z)

Former prof. gets 16 years for strangling wife

A fired college professor has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for strangling his wife and taking her body to a suburban Rochester park because it was her favorite place. Timothy Wells apologized during Friday morning's sentencing to killing ... (Source: Corning Evening Times 2010-11-19T16:51:24Z)

College Football Preview: Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M

Who should win: The Wildcats haven't lost one yet, but FAMU is on a six-game winning streak. One indication as to why B-CU should win is that they've outscored their MEAC foes by a combined 193 points, while FAMU has outscored the same teams by 54 points ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-11-20T07:31:52Z)

A Breeders' Cup Convert

Matt Wooley/EquiSport Photos The France-based Goldikova, with Olivier Pesliar aboard, defeated the males to win a record third straight Breeders' Cup Mile on Saturday. Kate Miller is head of racing media for William Hill Company in England and works with ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-07T14:42:28Z)

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