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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 5:40 am

Film studio MGM files for bankruptcy with support of lenders, after fight with Icahn

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., the home of James Bond, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in a plan that had the backing of its lenders and put funding of its half of "The Hobbit" back on track. The "prepackaged ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T12:08:32Z)

U.S. seeks APEC buy-in on trade imbalance goals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will seek support from Pacific Rim finance ministers for "concrete guidelines" to limit trade imbalances this weekend in hopes that Group of 20 leaders can hammer out final language next week in Seoul, a senior U.S ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-02T22:48:00Z)

MTV's "Teen Mom" News: Amber Portwood Reaches Deal with Child Protective Services

Wow, when it rains, it pours with this girl, huh... So earlier today we talked about Teen Mom's Amber Portwood and how the Anderson Po-Po is going to subpoena the unedited video of the infamous "Slap My Gary Up" scene. Then her Dad blathered on to Radar ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T19:40:42Z)

Oakland sues 4 arrested in Mehserle-verdict riots

The Oakland City Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit Thursday against four people arrested on suspicion of looting and vandalizing in downtown after the July 8 verdict announcement in the murder trial of former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle. The ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-29T19:03:40Z)

Qantas Airways Airbus Makes Emergency Landing In Singapore

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN) Thursday said an engine failed on one of its Airbus A380 super jumbos, in one of the first major commercial technical problems the landmark European aircraft has suffered since coming into service. The plane ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T03:40:18Z)

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)

Exhibits-East Bay Through November 14

Jan Watten, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Local photographer and artist displays her prints and discusses her recent Artist Profile in Black and White Magazine. Free. Readings at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1344 Park St., Alameda. (510) 522-2226, www.booksinc.net ... (Source: Berkeley Daily Planet 2010-11-03T23:36:55Z)

Qantas Airbus 380 makes emergency landing in Singapore

Singapore — Qantas grounded all six of its Airbus 380 superjumbos after one blew out an engine today, shooting flames and raining large metal chunks before the world's largest airliner made a safe emergency landing in Singapore with 459 people aboard. It ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-04T11:11:16Z)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner to Visit Japan, India, UAE, Singapore and Korea, November 4-12, 2010

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will travel to Asia and the Middle East from November 4 – November 12, 2010. The Secretary will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC ... (Source: U.S. Treasury 2010-10-29T20:58:12Z)

Stocks rise on eve of Federal Reserve announcement

NEW YORK - Major stock indexes rose Tuesday as investors awaited the results of congressional elections, putting the Dow Jones industrial average near its highest point of the year. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 60 points. The Dow has now ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-03T01:11:10Z)

City Sues Four People For Mehserle Protest Looting

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland City Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit Thursday against four people arrested for looting and vandalizing downtown Oakland after the July 8 announcement of the verdict in the trial of former BART police Officer Johannes ... (Source: BayInsider 2010-10-29T03:18:47Z)

Luxury, discount stocks red-hot for holidays

"Wal-Mart is still challenged ... Target has had a great resurgence this year," Johnson said, noting the latter's strength in operations and fashions. Target also beat Wal-Mart in striking a deal with Apple Inc to carry its iPad tablets. Apple products are ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-31T15:05:05Z)

Supreme Court Debates Violent Video Game Ban

WASHINGTON — In a lively and sometimes testy Supreme Court argument on Tuesday over a law banning the sale of violent video games to minors, the justices struggled to define how the First Amendment should apply to a new medium. They tried analogies ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-02T18:37:27Z)

"Teen Mom" Star Gary Shirley Meets a New Girl: Has He Finally Moved on From Amber Portwood?

Gary Shirley, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of "Teen Mom" star, Amber Portwood, seems like he is moving on and getting over Amber. Gary was spotted in an Indiana nightclub kissing and dancing with a new girl. Gary, 20, was partying in Peppers ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-02T13:58:17Z)

Okamiden Release Date and Pre Order Bonus Revealed

When can you pick up Okamiden and what exactly comes with it? Capcom has announced that March 15, 2011 will be the launch date for Ōkamiden on the Nintendo DS. There will be a limited run GameStop pre-order offer that gives gamers a paintbrush touch ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-11-02T18:37:27Z)

Gamestop offers another exclusive pre-order deal

Capcom's upcoming Nintendo DS title Okamiden, a picturesque action adventure game, will be coming out on March 15, 2011. American video game retailer GameStop will be offering an exclusive pre-order. The limited run GameStop pre-order offer gives gamers a ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-11-02T22:26:31Z)

US Treasury seeks APEC buy-in on imbalance goals

WASHINGTON Nov 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will seek support from Pacific Rim finance ministers this weekend for limiting trade imbalances in the hopes of securing a deal for "concrete guidelines" by the G20 leaders' summit in ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-02T20:31:59Z)

'Hobbit' At Risk? MGM Files For Bankruptcy

Movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection, as part of a complex deal with its lenders that will see the company merge with Spyglass Entertainment. The lenders, who are owed around $4 billion, will get some $2 billion in ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T04:37:34Z)

MGM files for bankruptcy protection

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , the fabled studio whose origins go back to Hollywood's earliest days, filed for bankruptcy protection, sagging under a mountain of debt. The filing, made Wednesday morning in New York, came after MGM's leading creditors struck a deal ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-04T00:34:11Z)

Sector Snap: Analyst expects weak Oct. sales

Warmer weather dampened a key sales figure for many specialty retailers in October, according to analysts, but they say the sector remains strong and getting stronger. Selected major chain retailers report Thursday on their revenue from stores open at ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-02T17:25:52Z)

Stock futures up sharply after Fed meeting

Stock futures pushed higher Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve announced a $600 billion plan to stimulate the economy. Key market indicators were up more than 0.5 percent ahead of the opening. Dow Jones industrial average futures were up 60, or 0.6 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T12:01:23Z)

Warm weather and fewer events to hurt October sales

U.S. retailers are poised to report their weakest monthly sales gains in six months as unseasonably warm weather and fewer shopping events hurt demand for fall merchandise in a slowly recovering U.S. economy. Analysts expect same-store sales to have risen ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T04:18:28Z)

MTV's "Teen Mom" News: Your Weekly Gary and Amber Drama Update

Well of course we're not going to get a week off from the requisite Gary and Amber drama. Looks like Gary got himself a lil' blonde cutie to dance with when he went out clubbing near Indianapolis the other night, which prompted Gary and Amber to officially ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T14:25:44Z)

Vikings WR Rice off PUP list, returns to practice

A day after Randy Moss was officially waived by the Vikings, wide receiver Sidney Rice practiced for the first time since injuring his hip in January's NFC championship game. Rice, who was removed from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, had ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-04T05:34:50Z)

Supreme Court Argues Ban of Violent Video Game Sales to Minors

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, the US Supreme Court Justices began a debate that has the potential to change the video game retail industry forever. The debate surrounded a California law that would make it illegal for a video game retailer to sell games to ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T17:46:10Z)

Okamiden Release Date Set

The DS sequel is coming to a handheld near you in March 2011. Capcom announced a March 15, 2011 release date for Okamiden today. The sequel to Okami, the critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 and Wii game, Okamiden takes place months after the original ... (Source: Nintendo World Report 2010-11-02T22:26:31Z)

Violent-game law faces final level: debate in Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Several Supreme Court justices strongly questioned whether California's attempt to bar the sale of violent video games to minors could possibly meet constitutional muster, during an animated argument yesterday. But others noted in detail ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T09:53:43Z)

Qantas grounds its Airbus 380 superjumbo jets after engine blows out

Qantas grounded all six of its Airbus 380 superjumbos after one of them blew out an engine Thursday, shooting flames and debris and forcing an emergency landing in Singapore with 459 people aboard. The carrier said the double-decker Airbus A380 landed ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-04T12:01:23Z)

Stocks fall after Federal Reserve announcement

Stocks are falling after the Federal Reserve said it plans to buy $600 billion in Treasurys to stimulate the economy. Investors had been waiting throughout the day to see exactly how big the bond-buying program would be. The Fed's aim is to drive interest ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T18:50:35Z)

Vikings Coach Brad Childress Cuts Randy Moss for Being Randy Moss

The Minnesota Vikings needed just four games to see enough of the same old Randy Moss routine. He took some plays off in a 28-18 loss to the New England Patriots, and he again showed the inability to get down the field and make big plays. A day after the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T17:46:10Z)

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