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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 3:39 pm

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)

Facebook a spot for many to offer prayers, sympathy

An online Facebook page created in memory of a Cooperstown, N.D., teenager who took her life Thursday has become home to a virtual anti-bullying rally that is attracting hundreds of social media users. An online Facebook page created in memory of a ... (Source: DL-Online 2010-11-06T17:35:27Z)

Asia-Pacific Nations Foreswear Devaluations, Debate Fed Plan

Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Asia-Pacific finance ministers backed the Group of 20's commitment to avoid competitive exchange-rate devaluations as China softened its reaction to the Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus. "We will move towards more market ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-06T14:57:58Z)

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)

Time running out for Marvin Lewis

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis turned down a contract extension last season, leaving him with only this year left on his deal. He's got a half-season left before becoming a free agent. And he doesn't seem at all concerned by his lame-duck status. "I am not, no ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-06T03:59:24Z)

North Dakota teen takes life; bullying referenced on Facebook

-- Early Thursday, a couple hours before the sun rose in Cooperstown, N.D., 16-year-old Cassidy Joy Andel posted a note on her Facebook page: "My time has come, and so I'm gone. To a better place, far beyond. I love you all as you can see. But it's ... (Source: Pierce County Herald 2010-11-06T00:03:11Z)

BHP Billiton / Potash Deal: Canada Opts to Block

After months of negotiation, speculation, and excessive discussion, the Canadian government has officially blocked the proposed BHP Billiton ( BHP ) takeover of Potash Corp ( POT ) . While BHP still has 30 days to challenge this ruling and bring any ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

German Finance Minister Attacks Fed Move Again : Report

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble renewed his criticism of the U.S. Federal Reserve's move to buy $600 billion worth of government bonds, saying it undermined U.S. credibility and created uncertainty, according to a German ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-06T12:41:57Z)

Whom Will BHP Billiton Court Next?

If you ask me, the effort by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) to spend $38.6 billion for Canada's PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) is as dead as a doornail. When Potash's board reacted with a quick rejection of its opening gambit , BHP "went ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

Nuns sell rare Honus Wagner baseball card for $262,000

BALTIMORE - A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T17:36:38Z)

UPDATED: More than 1,900 join anti-bullying Facebook page created in memory of late ...

A Facebook page simply titled "Cassidy Joy Andel" has become a virtual anti-bullying rally point for more than 1,900 people. "Create T-shirts! Pass them out and tell her story," one post read. "And maybe start taking control and make consequences ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-06T03:02:08Z)

Fed Go-Ahead Seen Leading to Bank Dividend Surge: Chart of the Day

Dividend increases are likely to be commonplace for the largest U.S. banks once the Federal Reserve allows them to raise payouts, according to Bloomberg estimates. The CHART OF THE DAY shows the projected dividends per share for the 10 biggest banks by ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-05T18:26:44Z)

Swiss, German finance ministers to sign tax deal

Swiss officials say Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz and his German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble will sign a deal Wednesday that will make it easier for Berlin to obtain information on suspected tax cheats. The agreement comes after years of pressure by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T10:59:17Z)

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)

Historic Edaville Railroad for sale

Edaville Railroad's Festival of Lights may shine for the last time this year if a buyer can't be found for the park by early next year, according to the park's owner.  The railroad was started shortly after World War II by Ellis D. Atwood, who built ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-06T15:26:36Z)

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)

Bank of America Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q)

Bank of America Corp. ( BAC ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-09-30. Bank Of America Corp. has a market cap of $124.76 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.13 with a P/E ratio of 56.5 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of ... (Source: GuruFocus 2010-11-05T18:12:25Z)

Edaville Railroad for sale

CARVER (AP) -- Edaville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said yesterday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the next few months. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the 230-acre ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-11-05T14:30:31Z)

Secretary Of The State Susan Bysiewicz: 'As Anxious As You Are' For Bridgeport Election Results

Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said Thursday afternoon that she's "as anxious as you are" to get the official vote totals from the city of Bridgeport that will decide the tight gubernatorial election between Republican Tom Foley and Democrat Dan ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Tom Foley Surging In Final Days In Three Polls; Dan Malloy Says Ground Game Will Pull Off Victory On Tuesday

Republican challenger Tom Foley is surging in three polls in the final days before Tuesday's election in a bitter battle for governor that is still too close to call. Foley is ahead by three percentage points in Monday's latest Quinnipiac University poll ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-11-02T02:31:05Z)

Bengals coach Lewis not worried about future

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis turned down a contract extension last season, leaving him with only this year left on his deal. He's got a half-season left before becoming a free agent. And he doesn't seem at all concerned by his lame-duck status. "I ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-05T06:16:36Z)

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)

Democrat Dan Malloy wins Connecticut governor's race

H ARTFORD, Conn.— Democrat Dan Malloy has won Connecticut's gubernatorial election after days of back-and-forth over vote totals and irregularities, yet his Republican opponent is reviewing the numbers to see if he can make up the margin. The ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Time running out for Bengals coach Marvin Lewis

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis turned down a contract extension last season, leaving him with only this year left on his deal. He's got a half-season left before becoming a free agent. And he doesn't seem at all concerned by his lame-duck status. "I am not, no ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-11-06T03:45:05Z)

Bank of America may limit cash bonuses if bank misses asset-sale goal

Bank of America Corp., the largest U.S. lender, said some employees may get a portion of their bonuses in stock rather than cash if the company fails to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for increasing equity through asset sales. "In the event that there is a ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-06T12:06:10Z)

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)

Edaville Railroad's up for sale

E daville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said yesterday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the Carver site along with the scenic railroad and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

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)

Nuns sell Honus Wagner card for $262K

A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. This damaged Honus Wagner card fetched $262,000 at auction. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-05T16:03:34Z)

Nuns auction baseball card for $262k

BALTIMORE — A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-06T09:07:12Z)

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