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Deals of the Hour / November 3, 2010, 8:41 am

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)

AIG: AIA IPO generated gross of $20.5 billion

American International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) generated gross proceeds of $20.51 billion from its initial public offering of AIA Group Ltd. (1299.HK) in Hong Kong, money that will go to repay some of the $120 billion of aid the insurer has received. AIA ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-01T00:23:25Z)

Consumer spending mixed in October

NEW YORK — After a last-minute back-to-school buying spree, Americans appeared to have taken a shopping pause in October, resulting in a mixed retail sales picture. That lull could continue until the day after Thanksgiving, the unofficial start of the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-03T14:47:12Z)

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)

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)

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 2010-11-03T13:35:37Z)

U.S. could take initial loss in GM stock sale

Washington — The Treasury Department could report a loss of as much as $5.4 billion on the sale of up to one-third of its majority stake in General Motors Co. The Detroit automaker is expected to announce plans today to offer 365 million shares, at $26 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T14:18:34Z)

Britain, France sign vast military deals

LONDON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Britain and France signed extensive military cooperation deals that foresee aircraft carrier sharing, joint nuclear weapons testing and the coordinated development of high-tech weapons. Valid for 50 years, the deals, signed Tuesday ... (Source: United Press International 2010-11-03T14:47:12Z)

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)

Americans take anger, anxiety to the polls

The millions of Americans voting in midterm elections Tuesday were not always sure what they wanted, or even whom. But many knew they were unhappy — uneasy about the economy, frustrated with the direction of the country and dissatisfied with politics. On ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T13:42:47Z)

Offer of free meningococcal vaccine expanded to CU students and employees

There have been no recent cases of meningococcal disease at the University of Colorado, but state health officials are recommending that some students, faculty and staff be immunized against it after four people from Fort Collins — including a Colorado ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-02T21:07:47Z)

Deals wrap: Eying the GM IPO

Top Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp is close to making a decision on whether to buy a stake in its long-time partner General Motors , sources told Reuters. The WSJ reports General Motors will not have to pay U.S. federal taxes on up to $50 billion of ... (Source: Reuters Blogs 2010-11-03T14:25:44Z)

Boston Globe: Poland, Germany call for free vote in Belarus

MINSK, Belarus-Germany and Poland said Tuesday that the EU could offer euro3 billion in aid to Belarus if its presidential vote is free and fair. Stay informed with our free e-newsletter which consists of a weekly digest of articles from all Polish News ... (Source: Polish News Bulletin 2010-11-02T18:51:46Z)

Poland, Germany call for free vote in Belarus

MINSK, Belarus— Germany and Poland said Tuesday that the EU could offer euro3 billion in aid to Belarus if its presidential vote is free and fair. Guido Westerwelle and Radek Sikorski, the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland, said after meeting with ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-02T19:20:24Z)

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)

Christmas at Halloween: The Retail Holiday Megalopolis

Black Friday, the day that retailers traditionally offer ridiculously low prices and open their stores at ridiculously early times for ridiculously crazed customer isn't just for the day after Thanksgiving anymore. In fact, and this is scary, retailers are ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

AIG Raises $17.8 Billion in AIA Hong Kong Initial Public Offer

Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. raised about HK$138.3 billion ($17.8 billion) selling shares in its main Asian unit, AIA Group Ltd., according to a statement, making it the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong. AIG sold 7 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-22T03:41:24Z)

Poland, Germany promise Belarus €3 billion if it holds fair presidential vote

MINSK, Belarus - Germany and Poland have said the EU could offer a €3 billion in aid to Belarus if its presidential vote is free and fair. Guido Westerwelle and Radek Sikorski, the foreign ministers of Germany and Poland, said after meeting with ... (Source: Canada East 2010-11-02T17:33:02Z)

Phil Mickelson feels '100 percent'

SHANGHAI -- Phil Mickelson isn't making any excuses about all the chances he had to reach No. 1 for the first time in his career, nor does he begrudge Lee Westwood for being the player to finally topple Tiger Woods in the world ranking. He also doesn't ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-03T12:45:31Z)

Republicans ride voter unrest to control of House

Savoring a return to power in the House and a strengthened hand in the Senate, Republican leaders promised Wednesday to deliver on their "golden opportunity" to roll back the size of government and, in time, President Barack Obama's signature health care ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-03T14:11:25Z)

Sources: GM nears terms for initial public offer

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. stock should sell between $26 and $29 per share in an initial public offering that could happen in mid-November, two people briefed on the matter said Monday. The people said the U.S. government is expected to reduce its stake ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-01T22:13:23Z)

CU wants students, employees to get meningococcal vaccine

There have been no recent cases of meningococcal disease at the University of Colorado, but health officials on the Boulder campus are recommending that some students, faculty and staff be immunized against it after four people from Fort Collins ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-03T01:18:19Z)

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Tee Off Tonight in HSBC

Tiger Woods, Lee Westwood, Phil Mickelson and Martin Kaymer tee it up tonight. Really. These four players and the rest of the HSBC Champions field will tee off tonight (Connecticut time), which will be Thursday morning in Shanghai. This spot in China is 12 ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-03T12:45:31Z)

Tiger Woods seeks to rediscover winning habit after barren year

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Tiger Woods believes he has become a different person after suffering a year to forgot both on and off the course, but one thing the American insists will never change is his unerring desire to win. Woods will tee off at the HSBC ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-03T10:43:49Z)

Colorado officials recommend meningitis vaccine for CU-Boulder

State officials are recommending a meningitis vaccination for students, faculty and staff at the University of Colorado following recent deaths in Fort Collins and at Colorado State University -- a move that could expand a discussion about required ... (Source: Colorado Daily 2010-11-03T06:54:45Z)

Young workers' careers to carry lifelong scars of Great Recession

WASHINGTON - As the nation struggles with the aftermath of the Great Recession, few groups have suffered greater setbacks or face greater long-term damage than young Americans - damage that could shadow their entire working lives. Unemployment for 20- to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-02T19:20:24Z)

Black Friday creeps on Halloween: holiday deals start early

There are certain rules that govern the holiday season. Don't listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. You could, but a friend/roommate/significant other will be along shortly to tell you to shut it off. In the same vein, decorations shouldn't ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T04:14:52Z)

AIA Hong Kong IPO Up as Much as 17% -- an AIG Win

Back in June, the board of American International Group ( AIG ) rejected a reduced bid by Prudential ( PUK ) for AIA, the Asian life insurance unit of the troubled U.S. company. Prudential's initial offer was $35.5 billion. When it could not raise enough ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

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 2010-11-03T15:08:41Z)

GOP wins U.S. House; Peters, Dingell hold off challenges

Republicans won control of the U.S. House in Tuesday's election, while in Michigan, two Democrats narrowly survived challenges in hotly contested races against a tide of voter anger. Democratic freshman Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, was defeated by ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T13:35:37Z)

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