Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 11:39 pm

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)

Canada Blocks BHP's Potash Bid, Stuns Investors

SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada said the deal would not ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Asomugha misses practice with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif.—The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T23:44:04Z)

AT&T forms new unit to focus on health technologies [The Dallas Morning News]

(Dallas Morning News (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 04--AT&T Inc. hasn't come up with a cure for diabetes, cancer or the common cold. But it has come up with technologies that can help you track your health, let your doctors store your records ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T06:32:06Z)

Raiders CB Asomugha sits out with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice Wednesday because of a sprained right ankle, but coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-04T07:50:50Z)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-nnerud Named 2010 MassTLC 'Private ...

Boston-Power, Inc. , the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-nnerud Private Company CEO of the Year at the 2010 ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-11-04T15:43:17Z)

Retailers' mediocre October could spur holiday deals

NEW YORK — Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

S&P cuts outlook for Leap after 3Q disappoints

NEW YORK— Standard & Poor's lowered its outlook for Leap Wireless Inc. and affirmed the prepaid cell phone service provider's corporate credit rating Wednesday after the company reported it lost subscribers for a second-consecutive quarter. A day earlier ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T20:23:39Z)

LeBron James held out of Heat practice with sore leg

Two days after taking a less aggressive approach in Tuesday's rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore right leg, Miami Heat forward LeBron James was held out of Thursday's practice at AmericanAirlines Arena. "He's feeling better," coach Erik ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Potash Corp. Declines After Canada Blocks BHP's Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in more than two months after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $5.21, or 3.6 percent, to $ ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T14:38:52Z)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Named 2010 MassTLC ...

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - (Business Wire) Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Private ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-04T14:46:01Z)

Reverse Mortgage Group Provides HECM Saver for Senior Home-Owners

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 04, 2010 – Reverse Mortgage Group is a trusted name in reverse mortgage industry that keeps their existing and potential clients updated with latest information on their website. In the latest release of HUD (Department of ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-11-04T18:06:27Z)

Ankle sprain limits Asomugha

ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-11-04T10:56:57Z)

Moody's lifts outlook on New York Times debt offer

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times Co. is raising $225 million in capital through the sale of senior debt, part of a refinancing strategy that could help it pay back a high-interest loan from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. The move drew a positive ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-11-01T21:44:45Z)

Jumbo mortgage now available for seniors with pricey homes

A new jumbo reverse mortgage option has finally surfaced for seniors with higher-value homes who have been seeking to tap more home equity than the federally insured FHA program can offer. The Generation Plus Loan now available through Atlanta-based ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-24T07:06:37Z)

S&P raises AMR Corp. outlook to stable

Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's lifted AMR Corp. 's outlook to stable from negative this week. AMR, the parent company of Fort Worth-based American Airlines, was lifted by the company's improved operating performance and a third-quarter ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-03T16:56:03Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

UPDATE 3-Facebook offers Deals, revs up mobile effort

PALO ALTO, Calif, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Facebook, revving up its mobile services for the 200 million people who now use the world's largest social network on their phones, has created an avenue for retailers from Macy's ( M.N ) to Gap Inc ( GPS.N ) to offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T20:16:29Z)

Holiday deals coming early

 NEW YORK — Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season.  For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-11-05T05:55:07Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

Facebook launches location-based 'Deals' service

Facebook is launching a series of smartphone services that experts said could give the 500 million-member social network the same central position on the mobile Web that it enjoys in games and photo-sharing, and that could make sharing your physical ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T05:56:18Z)

New AT&T ForHealth Practice Accelerates Pursuit of $34 Billion Healthcare I.T. Market With ...

DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AT&T* today announced a new practice area and portfolio of specialized services that will harness innovative technology to help improve patient care and reduce medical costs nationwide. The practice area ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T06:53:34Z)

AT&T: New AT&T ForHealth Practice Accelerates Pursuit of $34 Billion Healthcare I.T. Market ...

Dallas, Texas,, Nov 04, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- AT&T* today announced a new practice area and portfolio of specialized services that will harness innovative technology to help improve patient care and reduce medical costs nationwide. The practice ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T17:59:17Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-3) at Orlando Magic (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves conclude a tough two-day trek of the Sunshine State Wednesday when they visit the Magic Kingdom to take on Dwight Howard and Orlando. The Wolves were trounced in Miami last night when LeBron James scored 20 points and dished out ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

Lebron James sets team record as Heat win fourth straight

Miami — LeBron James isn't sure that he wants to be called a point guard. There's no arguing he can play like one. Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 26 points, James added 20 points and a game-high 12 assists — the most ever by a Heat forward, according ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T15:58:47Z)

Facebook Offers Local Deals for Mobile Users

Facebook introduced a feature on Wednesday that will allow retailers and other merchants to offer coupons and special deals through its mobile application, intensifying competition in the market for mobile searches and advertising. People who use Places ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-05T04:14:54Z)

A jumbo mortgage that works in reverse

A new jumbo reverse mortgage option has finally surfaced for seniors with higher-value homes who have been seeking to tap more home equity than the federally insured FHA program can offer. The Generation Plus Loan now available through Atlanta-based ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T23:54:45Z)

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)

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)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Named 2010 MassTLC "Private ...

Boston-Power, Inc. , the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Private Company CEO of the Year at the 2010 ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T17:30:39Z)

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