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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 12:39 pm

Keith Olbermann pays price for political donations

I've known Keith Olbermann for about 25 years. Seven years ago, we were talking about his then-new "Countdown" show on MSNBC , which seemed tailored to him but had not yet become a bully pulpit. I observed it seemed like his perfect venue. "I hesitate to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Israelis mull leaving West Bank settlers behind under Palestinian rule after peace deal

JERUSALEM - It has become an article of faith in the Israeli-Palestinian equation: Israel's withdrawal from occupied lands must be accompanied by a removal of Jewish settlers. But perhaps there's another option. Although it's hardly mainstream thinking ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

Chelsea Handler Lands Put Pilot Deal With NBC

Chelsea Handler may have bombed at the VMAs , but her TV career has never been in better shape. Now the very busy late-night comedienne has landed a put-pilot deal with NBC based on her books, TheWrap has confirmed. The autobiography "Are You There Vodka ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-11-03T22:03:52Z)

Comic Handler mishandles some of her best material

Many comedians have effectively combined sexual uptightness with sexual forthrightness, including Woody Allen, George Carlin and, of course, Lenny Bruce. Friday night at the Milwaukee Theatre, Chelsea Handler didn't come anywhere near those guys, but it ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-11-06T14:43:39Z)

NHL: Jason Spezza leads Senators past Islanders

Jason Spezza is getting into game shape and regaining his scoring touch. Spezza had a goal and three assists and the host Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders, handing New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his first two games back ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T05:26:29Z)

Keith Olbermann Suspended from MSNBC for Political Contributions

MSNBC has suspended anchor Keith Olbermann , after it was revealed the "Countdown" host made political contributions to three Democratic candidates. Politico reported Friday that Olbermann contributed to the candidates in the run-up to Tuesday's midterm ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-06T14:50:48Z)

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa land deal to close for $73 million Thursday

ATLANTIC CITY — An investment group will complete the $73 million purchase of land underneath Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday. In a previously announced deal, Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings are buying 11.3 acres of property and related ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-11-03T22:32:29Z)

China's Hu Arrives in France to Seal Airbus, Alcatel Purchases

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese leader Hu Jintao arrived in France today for a three-day visit that will be highlighted by deals with French companies including Airbus SAS and Alcatel- Lucent SA and talks with President Nicolas Sarkozy over his agenda for ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T13:27:17Z)

AT&T U-verse TV Customers Denied Fair Deal By Scripps Networks

DALLAS , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T U-verse® TV customers have been denied a fair deal for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps Networks, leaving AT&T without the rights to deliver these channels as of 1 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T11:53:02Z)

Senators deal Islanders sixth consecutive loss

OTTAWA -- Jason Spezza is getting into game shape and regaining his scoring touch. Spezza had a goal and three assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T03:03:19Z)

Chinese President Arrives in Portugal

Chinese President Hu Jintao is in Portugal Saturday for the second leg of his European tour. Earlier, he concluded a visit to France that was marked by a flurry of business deals and discussions on reforming the global financial system. French officials ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-11-06T15:26:36Z)

Olbermann suspended for political gifts

Cable news channel MSNBC has suspended Keith Olbermann, host of its most popular program, without pay. It took the action after news site Politico revealed Olbermann had donated money to the campaigns of three Democratic candidates. Olbermann, host of ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-06T19:29:59Z)

MGM land sale in Atlantic City will close on Thurs

(AP) — MGM Resorts International says its $73 million sale of its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to will close on Thursday. The Las Vegas-based casino company reached a deal with Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings to sell ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-03T15:51:38Z)

MGM Resorts US$73 million land sale in Atlantic City closes

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- MGM Resorts International says its US$73 million sale of its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to will close on Thursday. The Las Vegas-based casino company reached a deal in July with Vornado Realty Trust ... (Source: China Post 2010-11-06T08:17:06Z)

W&T Offshore to buy six Shell Gulf fields

W&T Offshore Inc. plans to acquire a total of six offshore producing fields in the Gulf of Mexico from Shell Offshore Inc. for about $450 million. The assets that are part of deal include Tahoe, SE Tahoe, Marlin, Dorado and Droshky deepwater fields. The ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-04T19:39:30Z)

1st LD: Chinese, Portuguese leaders talk on cooperation

LISBON, Nov 06, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Portuguese counterpart Anibal Cavaco Silva held talks here Saturday on furthering cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders will exchange views on expanding ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-06T17:35:27Z)

China, France Seal Airbus, Areva Deals in $22.7 Billion Visit

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed contracts on 102 Airbus SAS planes and a $3.5 billion uranium agreement with Areva SA as part of a 16 billion-euro ($22.7 billion) round of trade deals. The two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

Israel's Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train plan dips into West Bank, raising political questions

BEIT IKSA, West Bank - A high-speed train between two major cities seems like a must for a developed nation. But Israel's long-awaited, $2 billion Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway is turning into a potential political nightmare after planners moved parts of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-05T17:29:28Z)

Shell sells its stakes in 6 Gulf of Mexico oil fields to Houston company

LONDON -- Royal Dutch Shell says it is selling its interest in six oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico for $450 million. Shell said today that it was selling those interests to W&T Energy VI, a subsidiary of W&T Offshore Inc., of Houston. Shell says the sale ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-05T11:45:52Z)

Palestinians to give US peace effort more time

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Palestinians will give the United States several more weeks to try to relaunch direct peace talks with Israel, but will not buckle on their key demand for a halt to Israeli settlement activity, a top Palestinian official said on ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T20:36:46Z)

Obama Announces $10B in Trade Deals With India

President Barack Obama has announced $10 billion in trade deals with India that are expected to help pay for 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation of 1.2 billion people ... (Source: WCTV 2010-11-06T16:59:39Z)

Obama to announce $10 billion in trade deals with India expected to create 54,000 US jobs

MUMBAI, India - President Barack Obama is announcing trade deals worth $10 billion with India that are expected to create 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules designed to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T11:01:44Z)

Chelsea Handler: Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang Tour

Star of E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and one of the nation's most outrageous and successful female stand-ups, Chelsea Handler brings her fearless, ironic and self-deprecating humor to Milwaukee to promote her latest book, "Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang." Tickets are ... (Source: On Milwaukee 2010-11-06T00:10:20Z)

Att.com/fighting4you Over Television Programming for AT&T U-verse Customers

Att.com/fighting4you is the website for AT&T U-verse television customers to speak out about the current deal involving HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps networks. As of 1 a.m. E.D.T. AT&T no longer had the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

UPDATE 1-W&T Offshore buys assets from Shell for $450 mln

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Oil and natural gas firm W&T Offshore Inc ( WTI.N ) said it has bought or intends to buy interests in six producing fields in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico from a unit of Royal Dutch Shell ( RDSa.L ) for about $450 million in cash. The deal ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-04T19:53:49Z)

Portuguese Politicians Reach Austerity Deal

LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal's minority government and main opposition party agreed Saturday on a package of austerity measures aimed at steering the country out of a financial crisis that has contributed to investor unease about the soundness of the euro ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-30T20:35:33Z)

White scores first of season as Bulldogs down Senators

MONTREAL Ryan White scored his first goal of the season and Yannick Weber added the game winner as the Hamilton Bulldogs beat the Binghamton Senators 5-2 Friday night in an American Hockey League game watched by 13,267 at Montreal's Bell Centre. Hamilton ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T13:03:26Z)

Obama: 'We'll never forget' Mumbai attacks

Indian officials said Obama's visit underscored the close ties that have developed between the two nations over the past 10 years after decades of wary relations. "I don't think there's an area of human endeavor in which we do not actually cooperate ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T10:33:06Z)

UPDATE 1-China's Hu tells Portugal wants closer ties

LISBON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao said he wanted closer ties to Portugal on Saturday during a visit where it is hoped China may purchase sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Speaking ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T19:15:40Z)

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