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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 8:41 am

Implode or improve: What's it going to be for Minnesota Vikings?

The Vikings are in full crisis management mode, the type of NFL meltdown only winning can cure. Players seem to embrace that reality in light of a 2-5 start and a head coach, Brad Childress, who could be booed mercilessly if the Vikings struggle Sunday ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-04T13:05:48Z)

Rap star Lil Wayne released from NYC jail

NEW YORK -- Lil Wayne has been freed from jail after serving eight months in a gun case, emerging with a hot new album, well-wishes from a former president and a deepened appreciation for his fans. The city's Department of Correction website said Thursday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T13:55:55Z)

BHP May Resort to Buybacks After Potash Bid Blocked

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. may resort to share buybacks for the first time in three years after Canada blocked its bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., leaving BHP facing a tally of $100 billion in abortive deals since 2008. BHP rose to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T09:52:32Z)

Vikings: Childress admits Moss 'didn't work out;' Favre disagrees with WR -- on quality of buffet

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress might never divulge the details of why he waived Randy Moss earlier this week, but he revealed one fundamental truth during his press conference today. He made a mistake trading for him in the first place. Childress ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-04T13:05:48Z)

Canada Rejects BHP's Potash Bid

TORONTO -- The Canadian government has blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $38.6 billion hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, appeasing growing provincial opposition to the world's largest takeover deal, but potentially hurting Potash Corp.'s shareholders ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-03T22:11:01Z)

Supreme Court Divided On California Videogame Law

The Supreme Court appeared divided on Tuesday over a California ban on the sale or rental of ultra-violent video games to minors.  While at times expressing sympathy with the law, the justices emphasized that the ban faces a high constitutional hurdle ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-03T11:05:18Z)

GOP, Deal dealing early

As the first returns in statewide races trickled in Tuesday night, Republican candidates seemed poised to sweep the slate. With 1 percent of the votes counted, gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal led Roy Barnes with 60 percent of the vote. "It looks like ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) 2010-11-02T23:30:57Z)

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)

Obama Could Set Political Tone At Home With South Korean Trade Deal

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- When President Barack Obama returns from South Korea next week, he could set the tone for dealing with the newly divided U.S. Congress by bringing home a trade deal with bipartisan appeal. Business groups, which largely favored ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-03T15:37:19Z)

Costa Rican president urges restraint in border dispute

(CNN) -- Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla is urging citizens to exercise restraint as her government seeks a diplomatic course to resolve a boundary dispute with neighboring Nicaragua. The neighboring Central American countries are in a dispute over ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-04T08:33:47Z)

Colts wait to offer Peyton Manning deal

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay insists Peyton Manning will be the NFL's highest-paid player next season. He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-01T18:38:38Z)

Weezy Free: Lil Wayne released from jail Thursday

He's out. Lil Wayne , the eccentric rapper sentenced to a year in jail on a New York City gun charge, was released this morning from the Rikers Island prison complex after serving slightly less than 9 months. (He still faces sentencing in Arizona on a ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-04T14:46:01Z)

The Language Key China Ltd. Signs Language Training Agreement With Deloitte Touche ...

BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Language Key China Ltd., Hong Kong, a provider of business English and communication skills training, announced that in May 2010, The Language Key (Shanghai) Consultation Ltd., its Wholly Owned Foreign ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T15:14:39Z)

Jim Irsay: Colts holding off in contract talks for Peyton Manning

He'll just have to wait until after this season to close the deal. The Colts owner said Monday he was prepared to make a contract offer to Manning during the team's off week, but Manning and his agent wanted to wait until after the season. "Any negotiation ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-01T18:38:38Z)

Costa Rica asks OAS for urgent meeting to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica on Monday asked the Organization of American States to call an urgent meeting to address an alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops onto Costa Rican soil. Security Minister Jose Tijerino said more police had been ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-11-02T04:47:06Z)

Voters send GOP's Isakson back to Congress

ATLANTA — Georgia voters are sending U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson back to Washington for a second term. An Associated Press analysis of unofficial returns showed the Republican incumbent defeating state Labor Commissioner Mike Thurmond in Tuesday's ... (Source: Daily Citizen-News 2010-11-03T01:11:10Z)

US Supreme Court Voices Doubts About California Videogame Law

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Supreme Court expressed doubts Tuesday about the constitutionality of a California law that seeks to ban the sale of violent videogames to minors. During an hour-long oral argument, several justices suggested the law ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-02T16:14:17Z)

Costa Rica to meet with OAS to deal with alleged incursion by Nicaraguan troops

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Costa Rican officials are preparing to go before the Organization of American States on Wednesday to seek support in a dispute with Nicaragua over the river dividing the two countries — continuing a lengthy feud between the Central ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T17:40:11Z)

South Korean president optimistic about final deal on free trade with US

SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — President Lee Myung-bak expressed confidence Wednesday that South Korea and the United States can finalize a long-stalled free trade deal though offered no clues about narrowing key differences on beef and autos ahead of a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T05:50:20Z)

Maradona bemused by China's football failings

BEIJING (AFP) – Argentine football icon Diego Maradona received a royal welcome in Beijing Thursday, offering his services to the nation and expressing bemusement as to why Team China has failed to shine. Maradona, who arrived in China late Wednesday for ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-04T15:14:39Z)

Ga. voters reflect national Republican sentiment

A Republican sweep, fueled by concerns about the economy and national Democratic policies about health care and spending, handed defeat to House Democrats and pulled the GOP into the power position for years to come. Statewide races mirrored the national ... (Source: Gainesville Times 2010-11-04T11:54:13Z)

NYC jail records show rapper Lil Wayne released after serving 8 months in gun case

NEW YORK - Lil Wayne has been freed from jail after serving eight months in a gun case, emerging with a hot new album, well-wishes from a former president and a deepened appreciation for his fans. The city's Department of Correction website said Thursday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T13:27:17Z)

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)

Voter angst over economy propels Coats' Senate win

INDIANAPOLIS — Voter angst over the struggling economy and disenchantment with President Obama and Congress helped make former Sen. Dan Coats Indiana's senator-elect more than a decade after he left the chamber. Exit poll results show that economic fears ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-11-04T06:53:34Z)

UPDATE 1-China's Hu to sign deals, discuss G20 with Sarkozy

PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in France on Thursday on a two-nation trip to Europe to smooth trade tensions with big investment deals and discuss French President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans for his G20 presidency. Hu's three-day ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T12:30:01Z)

Senate candidates to hold 2nd debate in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne - Three candidates running for Sen. Evan Bayh's seat are scheduled to debate at the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The hourlong debate among Republican Dan Coats, Democrat Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-22T15:44:23Z)

BHP May Turn to Buybacks After Kloppers' Offer for Potash Corp. Blocked

BHP Billiton Ltd. may resort to share buybacks for the first time in three years after Canada blocked its bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., leaving BHP facing a tally of $100 billion in abortive deals since 2008. BHP rose to the highest in almost ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-04T06:10:37Z)

Ind. voter angst over economy aids GOP Senate win

INDIANAPOLIS -- Voter angst over the struggling economy and disenchantment with President Barack Obama and Congress helped make former Sen. Dan Coats Indiana's senator-elect more than a decade after he left the chamber. Exit poll results show that economic ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

South Korea's Lee, Obama vow to clear trade deal by G20

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and President Barack Obama have pledged to settle their differences on a free trade deal before next week's G20 summit, Lee's office said on Tuesday. The two countries are trying to resolve concerns ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-02T02:38:15Z)

Back on top: Colts take over AFC South lead with 30-17 victory over Houston

INDIANAPOLIS - Peyton Manning got Indianapolis' makeshift offense chugging like its old self Monday night. The four-time league MVP threw for two touchdowns, then watched Mike Hart run for a career-high 84 yards and Jacob Tamme score his first career TD to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:35:07Z)

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