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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 2:41 pm

Boxing tries to go out with a bang

Will it be enough to make us care again? That's the challenge boxing faces over the final two months of 2010 as it tries finishing what has been a disappointing year on a more positive note. Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao never happened. The ballyhooed ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-06T09:21:31Z)

WikiLeaks|founder in asylum bid Swiss base may offer safety

The founder of |WikiLeaks said yesterday he may seek political asylum in Switzerland and move his whistle-blowing website there to operate in safety. "I'm considering whether I should seek asylum," Julian Assange, the Australian founder of WikiLeaks, told ... (Source: Daily News 2010-11-06T00:53:17Z)

Israeli fast train to run through 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 route into the West ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-06T05:39:37Z)

Shopping centers getting new owners and new stores

We're approaching the holiday shopping season, and some of Hawaii's largest shopping malls are getting new stores, and new owners. Commercial real estate sales activity is up here in the islands, which is really good news considering how bad those sales ... (Source: KHON2 2010-11-06T03:52:15Z)

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)

Fans want Brian Wilson to host 'SNL'

Fear the Beard -- perhaps on "Saturday Night Live." World Series champion Brian Wilson is getting the Betty White treatment from fans on Facebook. They want the San Francisco Giants ' quirky closer to host "SNL" and have started a campaign to get him ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:34:02Z)

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)

RBS, Mitsubishi reportedly in asset deal talks

LONDON -- A published report says that Royal Bank of Scotland is negotiating the sale of 4 billion pounds ($6.4 billion) of assets to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group . The Financial Times reported Wednesday that the assets are project financing loans ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T10:36:40Z)

RBS Faces 'Hard Slog' as Hester Forecasts Lower Loss

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, Britain's biggest government-owned lender, faces a "long, hard slog" as it forecast a reduced loss in 2010. The loss for the year will be "nominal," Chief Executive Officer Stephen Hester ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T16:32:12Z)

Glimcher seals deal for Hawaii mall

Glimcher Realty Trust 's joint venture with investment giant Blackstone Group has closed on a deal to buy Hawaii's second-largest shopping mall. The Columbus-based real estate investment trust said its venture with an affiliate of Blackstone Real ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-05T13:47:34Z)

Fans root on 9 finalists at World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with $8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS - Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament was resuming Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 days after ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Glimcher and Blackstone Group's affiliate purchases Pearlridge Center in Hawaii for USD245m

Real estate investment trust Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT | PowerRating ) and an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors closed the purchase of Pearlridge Center in Honolulu, Hawaii for USD245m, the company declared on Thursday. The Honolulu mall ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-05T10:05:40Z)

Leaker hit and Swiss

GENEVA -- The founder of whistleblower Web site WikiLeaks said yesterday he may apply for asylum in Switzerland, claiming he and his group have come under increasing pressure since releasing hundreds of thousands of secret US military documents. Julian ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-06T05:18:08Z)

Hulkenberg wins pole for Brazilian GP

SAO PAULO - Nico Hulkenberg of Williams surprisingly took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was fourth and championship leader Fernando Alonso of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-06T18:32:43Z)

WikiLeaks founder considers asylum in Switzerland

GENEVA -- Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is considering applying for asylum in Switzerland because he fears for his safety, the Associated Press reported on Friday. Julian Assange told reporters he was "still looking into the process" of requesting ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-11-06T20:34:24Z)

Hulkenberg races to Brazilian GP pole

Nico Hulkenberg of Williams surprisingly took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was fourth and championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari fifth ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T20:20:05Z)

Fast train between TA, J'lem to run through West Bank

BEIT IKSA, West Bank — Israel's long-awaited, $2 billion Tel Aviv -Jerusalem railway is turning into a potential political nightmare after planners moved parts of the route into the West Bank. The route dips twice into the territory, at one point as a ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-11-06T16:23:52Z)

Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Rafael Marquez on Saturday night

The last ten months have been extremely disappointing if not downright dreadful for boxing fans. I'm not saying one 12 round fight will make up for such a lackluster year in boxing but one can certainly hope given the history of the two fighters along ... (Source: BoxingNews24.com 2010-11-06T03:09:18Z)

Williams driver Hulkenberg stuns field for Brazilian GP pole

SAO PAULO -- Nico Hulkenberg of Williams surprisingly took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was fourth and championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-06T20:05:46Z)

Fans root on finalists at World Series of Poker with US$8.94M prize in sight

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward US$8.94 million at the World Series of Poker. The no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament resumed Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, 111 days ... (Source: FAN 590 Toronto 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

AT&T U-verse shuts off Scripps Networks channels

SAN FRANCISCO— AT&T Inc. said Friday that its 2.7 million U-verse television subscribers can no longer view several channels including the Food Network and HGTV because it has not been able to come to an agreement with Scripps Networks, which owns the ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-06T08:09:56Z)

Vince Neil and Celebrity Friends Play Poker for a Great Cause

LAS VEGAS , Nov. 5, 2010 -- Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is pleased to host Vince Neil 's 6th Annual "Off The Strip Poker Tournament" on Sunday, November 7th at 8:00pm to benefit the Skylar Neil Foundation. The No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament will ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-05T20:06:57Z)

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)

Chelsea Handler

Tickets: $75.00, $55.00 includes facility fee; convenience fees apply. As one of the nation's most outrageous and successful female stand-ups, Chelsea Handler has performed to sold-out audiences at venues and festivals across the country with a devout fan ... (Source: Isthmus Daily Page 2010-11-05T03:10:29Z)

Brian Wilson Fans Want To See More

Fear the Beard - perhaps on Saturday Night Live? World Series champion Brian Wilson is getting the Betty White treatment from fans on Facebook. They want the San Francisco Giants' quirky closer to host SNL and have started a campaign to get him - and his ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-05T01:51:44Z)

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)

Juan Manuel Lopez says Marquez could propel him to 126 top spot

When World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight world titlist Juan Manuel Lopez (29-0, 26 KOs) and Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs) enter the ring on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, boxing fans hope the action will lift boxing from ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-31T20:05:44Z)

Scripps, AT&T Tussle Over Video Rights Keeps HGTV, Food Network Off U-Verse

Once again this year, HGTV and The Food Network are missing from millions of subscribers lineups—but this time it's not about money says the programmer. Scripps Networks (NYSE: SNI - News ) says it is balking at *AT&T* U-Verse demands for broad video ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T15:13:28Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland in Q3 loss of $1.63 billion

LONDON—Part-nationalized Royal Bank of Scotland says it fell back into the red in the third quarter with a net loss of 1.15 billion pounds ($1.63 billion). The bank said Friday that the loss was largely attributable to an 825 million pound charge to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T20:28:26Z)

San Francisco Giants and their city bask in glory of World Series championship

The last time Willie Mays cruised down Market Street waving to fans from the back of a convertible, the year was 1958 and the Giants had just carpetbagged their way from New York's Polo Grounds. More than a half-century later, the city could heap ticker ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T05:06:12Z)

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