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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 7:40 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)

Sprint's Galaxy Tab is cheaper ... with contract

NEW YORK — Sprint Nextel plans to sell iPad rival, the Galaxy Tab from Samsung Electronics for a third less than the tablet computer's price tag at Verizon Wireless but, the offer still comes with a catch that at least one analyst said would limit sales ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-25T18:18:19Z)

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)

Senators-Canadiens Preview

The Ottawa Senators are finding the back of the net on a consistent basis and just in time for another matchup with the Montreal Canadiens . The Senators look to continue their scoring surge by taking advantage of the potentially short-handed Canadiens ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T04:20:53Z)

Caterer turns tables on Moss

MINNEAPOLIS — A restaurant whose food was sharply criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport will offer free lunches today to the first 50 people who come to turn in ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-11-05T08:39:46Z)

France announces $22.8 billion in uranium, plane deals with China; signs nuclear partnership

PARIS - France announced euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium, technology and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T23:50:03Z)

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. The page was launched in the wake of Cassidy Joy Andel ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-11-07T00:09:09Z)

Is the Galaxy Tablet a Better Deal Than the iPad?

Many companies are getting into the tablet computer market now that Apple has blazed that path with the incredibly popular iPad. Of all the competitors out there or on the horizon, few are as likely to threaten iPad dominance like the Samsung Galaxy. It is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-04T18:49:24Z)

Lavrov: Polish-Russian economic ties growing

WARSAW, Poland -- Russia's foreign minister on Thursday praised the "new positive atmosphere" between his nation and Poland that has resulted in rapidly growing economic exchange, including a major gas deal. Sergey Lavrov was on an official visit to Warsaw ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-28T16:48:51Z)

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)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

French companies will sell uranium, Airbus planes and technology worth euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) to China in deals announced during a pomp-filled visit by the Asian country's president designed to smooth relations between the two nations. As Hu Jintao ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T05:12:10Z)

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)

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)

Former HP CEO Hurd Accused of Sharing Secret Buyout Plans

Jodie Fisher, whose relationship with Mark Hurd helped bring about his ouster as the CEO of Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ), claimed in a letter from her attorney that Hurd shared information about HP's buyout of Electronic Data Systems before it was made public ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-11-06T15:05:07Z)

Poland, Russia sign much-delayed agreement increasing Russian gas imports

WARSAW, Poland - Poland and Russia have signed a long-delayed deal that will increase imports of gas from Russia. The signing comes after the European Union intervened to guarantee other countries access to the pipeline. The deal was signed Friday in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T09:52:29Z)

Spezza, Senators roll past Islanders

Jason Spezza had a goal and three assists, and the host Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday night and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his first two games back from a groin injury, set up goals by ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-05T05:55:07Z)

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)

Dalai Lama criticizes China, supports peace laureate Liu Xiaobo+

NARITA, Japan, Nov. 6 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama reiterated his criticism of China on Saturday, saying that Liu Xiaobo, the imprisoned Chinese dissident who won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, is merely trying to bring ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-06T11:23:13Z)

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)

H-P Ex-Contractor Alleged Mark Hurd Shared Inside Info With Her

A former Hewlett-Packard Co. contractor alleged in June that Mark Hurd , then the company's chief executive, leaked to her details of the company's plan to acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. more than a month before the $13.9 billion deal was made ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-05T22:22:58Z)

Deal reached on A400M financing

European aerospace company EADS said Friday that governments of the seven launch customers for its A400M military transporter have finalized an agreement to keep the troubled project alive. The agreement leaves unchanged the overall economics of a deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T17:50:57Z)

AT&T U-verse shuts off Scripps Networks channels

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 rights to the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-06T00:46:08Z)

Former actress accused Hurd of leaking details on big merger

The former contractor whose sexual harassment allegations cost Mark Hurd his job as CEO of Hewlett-Packard also accused him of leaking inside information about the company's $13.9 billion deal to buy Electronic Data Systems, according to sources familiar ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

NFL: Tennessee Titans feel they got lucky with Randy Moss

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans don't feel like they took a chance claiming Randy Moss off the waiver wire. They think they got lucky and hit the lottery. The Titans are confident the move will translate into wins — maybe even the missing ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-11-06T10:47:25Z)

UPDATE 2-Europe finalises Airbus A400M bailout deal

TOULOUSE, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - European buyer nations reached a final agreement on Thursday on a 3.5 billion euro bailout to rescue the troubled Airbus A400M ( EAD.PA ) military transporter, French Defence Minister Herve Morin said. The agreement ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T19:02:32Z)

Eatery turns tables on Randy Moss

A restaurant whose food was sharply criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport, Minn., will offer free lunches today to the first 50 people who come to turn in their Moss ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T04:43:32Z)

Seven governments reach deal on A400M financing

The agreement leaves unchanged the overall economics of a deal reached in March that called for the seven customer nations -- Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain and Turkey -- to increase the price of the contract by 2 billion euros ($2.8 ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-11-06T23:04:44Z)

About that 7-inch iPad

Maybe the 7-inch iPad is dead. (Or Maybe not.) But it's worth resurrecting a discussion about the design, because it may have been much closer to product life than thought. Apple CEO Steve Jobs' ramblings during the October 18 earnings conference call are ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-06T23:26:12Z)

Cooperstown girl's suicide prompts anti-bullying Facebook site in her memory; more than 600 ...

A Facebook page simply titled "Cassidy Joy Andel" has become a virtual anti-bullying rally point for hundreds. "Create T-shirts! Pass them out and tell her story," one post read. "And maybe start taking control and make consequences for those who ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-05T18:55:22Z)

Poland's BRE sees provisions flat in coming quarters

WARSAW Nov 4 (Reuters) - Polish lender BRE Bank ( BREP.WA ) expects its bad loan provisions to stay flat in the coming quarters, the bank's deputy CEO Wieslaw Thor said on Thursday. BRE booked 128 million zlotys ($46.31 million) in bad loan provisions in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T09:31:03Z)

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