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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 10:40 pm

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

In IPO pitch, GM exec sees profit soaring as vehicle sales recover, China market outpaces US

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has the potential to make huge pretax profits once global auto sales fully recover, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday in a video presentation that was posted online. The video with CFO Chris Liddell's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T00:25:50Z)

Facebook users get deals, rewards for check-in

NEW YORK — If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T04:51:53Z)

Sparky Anderson in failing health

CINCINNATI -- Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care in his California home due to complications from dementia, his family said in a statement released Wednesday. Anderson, 76, had successful stints as manager for both the ... (Source: Canoe 2010-11-03T15:23:00Z)

Steelers LB Harrison fined for 3rd time

PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 on Thursday for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-05T03:17:38Z)

6P: David Ortiz Returning To Red Sox; Ron Washington Signs Texas Deal; Steelers' James ...

The Boston Red Sox looked into signing David Ortiz to a multiyear deal before deciding it wouldn't work out and instead exercised a one-year option, general manager Theo Epstein said on Thursday. The Red Sox exercised the $12.5 million option on their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:48:21Z)

Former Reds Skipper Sparky Anderson Placed In Hospice

CINCINNATI -- Former Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in the care of hospice at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they ... (Source: WLWT 5 2010-11-03T21:13:45Z)

Facebook offers 'check-in' deals

I f you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expectrewards and discounts from those looking to drum up business and lure loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's offline ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-04T17:02:01Z)

Kenya : Cleric Backs Ruto Hague Move

Nairobi — A cleric has supported the move by Higher Education minister William Ruto, suspended due to fraud charges, to seek audience with the International Criminal Court. Kericho-based Segemik Parish priest Father Ambrose Kimutai supported Mr Ruto's ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

UPDATE 4-China's Hu gives France G20 backing, signs deals

PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao and France's Nicolas Sarkozy voiced joint support on Thursday for reform of the global monetary system and pledged close cooperation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. As Hu kicked off a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

Potash Falls After Canada Blocks BHP Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in a week after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $3.53, or 2.4 percent, to $141.97 at 4:15 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T20:43:56Z)

Rich Rodriguez hopes finality will help U-M's recruiting

Ann Arbor — Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez was relieved by the finality of the NCAA investigation into his program on several levels. The NCAA issued its final ruling on the matter Thursday, and Michigan will not appeal. Rodriguez was absolved of ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

Kenya : Ruto Strikes Evidence Deal With ICC Chief

Nairobi — Suspended Higher Education minister William Ruto on Thursday agreed with International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo on rules by which he will give evidence on Friday. His lawyer, Dr Kithure Kindiki, on Thursday evening told the ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-11-05T03:31:57Z)

Former Kenyan Minister Travels to Hague to Give Statement on Election Violence

In the midst of corruption trials at home, suspended Kenyan Higher Education Minister William Ruto is in The Hague to clear his name in an investigation into the country's post-election chaos.   Before leaving Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-11-04T16:54:52Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

David Ortiz gets the short end

D avid Ortiz has made no secret of how badly he wanted a contract extension. The Red Sox [ team stats ] did not share that sentiment. Yesterday they exercised the slugging designated hitter's $12.5 million option for 2011, and general manager Theo ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

GM to push China growth in IPO sales pitches

DETROIT -- When General Motors executives travel across the globe to pitch an initial public stock offering, the company that was bailed out by American taxpayers will emphasize its global strength and growth potential in Brazil and China, according to a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T22:02:40Z)

Canada Minister Says BHP Deal Would Favor Australia

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's farm minister, in comments his office later insisted were speculative, said on Thursday the proposed takeover of Potash Corp would have given Australia's agriculture industry too much of an advantage in markets such as India and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T18:35:05Z)

NFL fines Steelers' James Harrison $20,000

Linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this season for a dangerous tackle. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T04:22:04Z)

Red Sox exercise 1-year deal for Ortiz

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on David Ortiz for next season rather than giving the designated hitter the new multiyear contract he preferred. The Red Sox didn't want to commit big money beyond 2011 to a player who ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T01:37:25Z)

Michigan AD Brandon pleased with NCAA conclusion, will not terminate Rodriguez

The Michigan football team and coach Rich Rodriguez committed major violations of NCAA rules governing practice hours and limits on the number of coaches, but the breaches were not nearly as serious as alleged in early, largely unattributed media reports ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-04T22:31:18Z)

Former MLB manager Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care in his California home due to complications from dementia, his family said in a statement released Wednesday. Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has ... (Source: WKYC 2010-11-03T15:15:50Z)

C-4 seized in Colorado in Navy SEAL smuggling case

LAS VEGAS -- Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Red Sox pick up Ortiz's $12.5 million option

BOSTON -- The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz . The team announced Thursday it decided to keep the slugger, who got off to slow starts the past two seasons but finished strongly both times. Ortiz has ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-04T19:03:43Z)

C-4 seized in US in Navy SEAL smuggling case

Federal agents seized five pounds of C-4 military explosives from the home of a man accused with a Navy SEAL and a Las Vegas associate of smuggling machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Grenades ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T03:10:29Z)

GM IPO introduces public to lingo of the stock deal

General Motors Co.'s initial public offering has exposed the lingo of stock selling, which can be mystifying and temporarily cause the uninitiated to lose their, uh, financial footing. Consider this: A "greenshoe" helps a company stabilize the price of an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

French companies will sell uranium, Airbus planes and technology worth euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) to China in deals announced during a pomp-filled visit by the Asian country's president designed to smooth relations between the two nations. As Hu Jintao ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T05:12:10Z)

Feds: C-4 explosives seized from Colorado home in smuggling case involving Navy SEAL, 2 others

LAS VEGAS - Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T23:50:03Z)

BHP Buyout Offer Confused Potash Corp. Investors, CEO Testifies

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd.'s hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. has confused the fertilizer producer's investors "since day one," the Canadian company's chief executive officer told a U.S. judge. CEO Bill Doyle was the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Michigan penalty extended by NCAA

The NCAA handed Michigan a third year of probation Thursday for practice and training violations but declined to sharply punish coach Rich Rodriguez or his program for an embarrassing problem that cropped up just a week before last season. The good news ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

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