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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 7:40 am

Britain and France Sign 50 Year Defense Pact

No one mentioned Agincourt. Or Waterloo. Or Trafalgar. Or even the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066. In an unprecedented move two countries that have spent much of the last thousand years in conflict signed a far reaching defense agreement yesterday. The ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-03T14:04:15Z)

With fingers crossed, GOP and Democrats toot their own horns

WASHINGTON — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele predicted on Sunday an "unprecedented wave" of GOP victories while Democrats saw signs of voters awakening as both sides made closing arguments in the final week before the midterm ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-24T22:01:24Z)

France, Britain strike a historic military deal

LONDON - What would Napoleon or Lord Nelson make of this? Britain and France struck a historic defense deal Tuesday aimed at preserving military muscle in an age of austerity, pledging to deploy troops under a single command, share aircraft carriers, and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-03T07:01:55Z)

Likely gridlock in Congress could threaten economy

Political gridlock is supposed to be good for business. If bickering lawmakers can't agree on anything, the thinking goes, they can't pass laws and regulations that make the economy worse. So will the midterm elections, which are expected to leave Congress ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T05:28:51Z)

Lee Zeldin defeats Brian X. Foley for State Senate, Johnson-Martins too close

In the race for New York State Senate, Suffolk County incumbent Brian X. Foley (D-Blue Point) conceded to his opponent, Republican Lee Zelden from Shirley. Foley lost his bid for a second term by 16 percentage points in the 3rd Senate District. In Nassau ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-03T11:33:56Z)

UK, France To Share Defense, Security Duties

(LONDON) — Europe's two nuclear-armed powers will strike a deal Tuesday to share warhead testing facilities as the leaders of Britain and France finalize plans for unprecedented cooperation on defense and security. British Prime Minister David Cameron ... (Source: Time 2010-11-02T14:41:14Z)

Oracle to acquire e-commerce software maker ATG for $1 billion in cash

OAKLAND, Calif. - Oracle Corp. is adding to its software arsenal software with the $1 billion all-cash deal announced Tuesday for a company called Art Technology Group Inc., which helps businesses interact with online shoppers to boost sales. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T12:45:31Z)

Analysis: Americans united but divided

America is united in its frustration over the economy, over Washington, over where the country is heading. But it's deeply split about how to fix some of the nation's biggest woes — a ballooning federal debt, near 10 percent joblessness and a sluggish ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T08:13:30Z)

Wednesday (Can we get a recount on the Vikings season, too?) Wha' Happened?

Well, if Brett Favre was hoping to deflect the conversation away from his off-field problem, he came to the right team and the right state. Randy Moss was just the beginning. Now it appears we are headed toward another long, fun election recount . Now we ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T13:49:56Z)

Tomas Downgraded To Tropical Depression

WPBF.com Tropical Storm Tomas has been downgraded to a tropical depression as it continues to move through the Caribbean Sea. Tomas was moving west-northwest at about 5 mph with maximum sustained winds at 35 mph. The National Hurricane Center said Tomas ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-03T12:45:31Z)

GOP, Dems make final push in campaign's last hours

WASHINGTON - Democratic and Republican party leaders put on their best game faces Monday, making eleventh-hour arguments on the eve of midterm elections that seem certain to curb if not end Democratic control of Congress. "We're hoping now for a fresh ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-02T14:05:26Z)

LI State Senate Races: Zeldin Ousts Foley, Johnson-Martins Race a Close Call

One of Long Island's two Democratic New York State senators lost their bids for re-election Tuesday while the other is in a contest that is too close to call, but those two and a handful of other senate races statewide are expected to give the GOP the ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-11-03T07:23:23Z)

Clinton says Malaysia a model nation to the world

PUTRAJAYA - Washington yesterday hailed Malaysia's promotion of religious moderation, pledging its "whole-hearted" endorsement of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's call for a Global Movement of Moderates (GMM). Secretary of State Hillary Rodham ... (Source: AsiaOne 2010-11-03T08:42:08Z)

Brian Anderson: America's new economic reality

Given we are in the middle of a very protracted "jobless" recovery, and given that most economic indicators continue to show tremendous softness, I think America will have spoken through the exercise of their vote that they are extraordinarily ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-11-03T12:24:02Z)

Tomas weakens into a depression; still forecast to be a hurricane

Now it's Tropical Depression Tomas. The system, which was a Category 2 hurricane on Sunday, is now ill-defined, elongated and anemic, the result of wind shear, the National Hurricane Center said. Even so, forecasters continue to predict Tomas will rebound ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-03T12:09:43Z)

Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care

Former Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T13:28:28Z)

Cincinnati Reds' Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care

DETROIT (AP) -- Former Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-11-03T14:18:34Z)

Homeowners Choice Announces First Ever Cash Dividend

CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homeowners Choice, Inc. (Nasdaq:HCII), a Florida-based insurance holding company, today announced that its board of directors has declared the company's first ever cash dividend in the amount of $00.30 per ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-03T11:05:18Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress fumbles Randy Moss deal

RC : There are probably 25 teams out there who would take talented Moss in a heartbeat. But some of them will do it with a blindfold and a nose plug to keep from seeing and smelling evil. Moss can win you games, but he can also break your heart. Moss maybe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:16:38Z)

National Interstate Corporation Announces New Director

RICHFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Interstate Corporation (Nasdaq:NATL) announced today that effective October 29, 2010, in connection with his retirement from American Financial Group, Inc., Mr. James C. Kennedy retired from its ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-01T20:47:29Z)

AP National News Calendar

Eds: Major scheduled events for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2010. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute. The following economic reports will be issued in Washington (all times EST): SUNDAY: No events ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-29T20:51:03Z)

Oracle to acquire ATG for $1B

Cambridge, Mass.-based Art Technology Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTG) announced this morning it has agreed to be acquired by Oracle Corp. (Nasdaq: ORCL) for about $1 billion. The pending deal amounts to $6 a share - a 46 percent premium over yesterday's close ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-02T13:22:29Z)

Experts say Vikings' handling of Randy Moss' release has left team with a credibility problem

Brad Childress' decision to mislead the public, then tell his players he was getting rid of unruly receiver Randy Moss , then disappear while leaving them to answer for his stunning decision has Vikings critics taking aim once again at their favorite ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-03T13:06:59Z)

Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care for dementia

DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they appreciate the support and kindness ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-03T13:57:06Z)

GOP and Democrats both predict victories

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele on Sunday predicted an "unprecedented wave" of GOP victories while Democrats saw signs of voters awakening as both sides made arguments in the final week before the midterm election. Democrats said ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-25T07:12:35Z)

NETGEAR Announces DLNA Certification for Router and Network-Attached Storage Products

SAN JOSE, Calif. , Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR ), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and Internet service providers, today announced that its N600 Wireless Dual ... (Source: PR Newswire 2010-11-03T10:36:40Z)

Oracle strikes $1b deal for Cambridge firm

Giant business software maker Oracle Corp. will pay $1 billion to acquire Art Technology Group Inc. of Cambridge, a major producer of software used by retailers to power online sales. Art Technology Group, better known as ATG, "will now have the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T11:19:37Z)

Wind shear weakens Tomas into a depression

The National Hurricane Center continues to predict Tomas will rebuild into a hurricane before it approaches both Jamaica and Haiti on Friday. The reason: Forecasters think wind shear, which is currently knocking Tomas down, will let up. At least the ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-11-03T12:38:21Z)

Hillary Rodham Clinton says Pres. Obama will stay the course

K UALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday she expects President Barack Obama to stay the course on domestic and foreign policy even if Republicans make big gains, as expected, in hotly contested congressional ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-02T16:57:14Z)

Fearing Election Losses in New York, National Democrats Enlist Cuomo's Help

Anxious national Democrats are pressing Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo to try to stave off significant losses for the party in New York, as even more Democratic incumbents than expected find themselves imperiled in the campaign's final days. Nancy ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-31T19:58:34Z)

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