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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 11:40 pm

Collahuasi Union Snubs Offer as Talks Resume in Chile

Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- A union at Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi unit in northern Chile rejected a new wage offer and warned members to prepare for a prolonged strike at the world's fourth-biggest copper mine. Talks resumed today after a ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-02T19:49:02Z)

Food Network, HGTV, back on U-verse

After three days off the air, AT&T U-verse restored Food Network , HGTV and other Scripps Networks channels to its 2.7 million customers Sunday night as the companies reached a new agreement on distribution rights and fees. "We're very satisfied that this ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T03:06:55Z)

After consecutive pummelings, Virginia Democrats hunt for path back to power

RICHMOND - After two straight years of crushing electoral defeats, Virginia Democrats know they need to do something to start winning again - they're just not sure what. Some party leaders and activists say Democrats should keep the focus on the same ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-07T01:35:03Z)

Cameron seeks to bolster UK trade ties with China

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron leads a heavyweight group of British politicians and business chiefs on a visit to China this week which will focus squarely on expanding trade ties with the world's second-largest economy. Cameron, who took ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-08T04:39:59Z)

Illini prep to take on UC Irvine

Illinois doesn't expect depth to be a concern with all five starters and seven of its top eight scorers back from last season. That experience could be important as the team deals with very high expectations. The 14th-ranked Illini open the season against ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T21:51:57Z)

Apple could have had Kinect but was a 'pain in the ass'

CultofMac is reporting today that Apple was first offered the technology behind the newly launched Kinect motion control system, but they were too much of a "pain in the ass" for a deal to work. The site reports of a flight from Europe to San Francisco ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

UPDATE: Chile Collahuasi Wage Deal Voting Edging Closer To Strike

SANTIAGO -(Dow Jones)- A strike at Chilean copper mine Dona Ines de Collahuasi, one of the globe's largest red metal mines, seemed to be edging closer as unionized workers cast votes on the company's final wage offer, a labor leader said late Wednesday ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

Term limit clock ticking on Oklahoma's newly elected officials

With the overwhelming approval last week of term limits on statewide offices, Oklahomans ushered out an era of politicians with decades-long service in jobs such as state schools superintendent, attorney general and state auditor. The term limit clock will ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-08T05:58:43Z)

Celebrity Photos: Rosario Dawson, Triple H, Kelly Kelly, Christian Slater, Chris Pine, Denzel Washington

Rosario Dawson walked the red carpet in a stunning blue dress at the premiere of "Unstoppable." Also featured today: Triple H visits Wall Street with Kelly Kelly in tow; Christian Slater appears to be off the drugs; and Chris Pine takes on Denzel ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News (blog) 2010-10-27T20:17:38Z)

Collahuasi mine workers in Chile reject wage offer

Bloomberg reported that workers at Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc's Collahuasi copper mine in Chile rejected a company wage offer in a vote. The union said from the city of Iquique in northern Chile that workers voted 1,415 against the proposal out ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-10-29T04:08:53Z)

Amazon Has a Reported Deal To Buy Parent of Diapers.com

Amazon.com plans to announce Monday that it will acquire Quidsi, the e-commerce company that runs Diapers.com , for about $540 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The acquisition suggests how far Amazon will go to maintain its edge ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-08T02:31:08Z)

Denzel Washington forever moving forward

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Asked the toughest part of making "Unstoppable," Denzel Washington looked at this reporter like he had lost his mind. "Are you kidding? Have you ever tried running along the top of a box car — while it was going like 50 or ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-07T09:48:58Z)

Reports: Amazon to buy Diapers.com

Amazon.com is expected to announce tomorrow the acquisition of the parent company of Diapers.com, according to media reports. The deal for privately held Quidsi, which also operates personal care products site Soap.com, is worth about $540 million ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-07T21:59:07Z)

AT&T and Scripps Networks Reach Fair Programming Agreement

DALLAS , Nov. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* is pleased to have reached an agreement with Scripps Networks. HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC are now back on AT&T U-verse® TV. We're very satisfied that this is a fair deal ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-08T01:05:14Z)

Microsoft Got Kinect Because "Apple is a Pain in the Ass"

Why is it Microsoft, and not Apple, that's the source of this week's big motion-control gaming binge? You might think that Apple's only focused on touch interfaces and, thus, has no need to consider a device like Microsoft's Kinect—the family-room-style ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-08T07:10:18Z)

Cameron Leads Biggest Ever U.K. Trade Delegation to China Seeking Deals

Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new policy of business- focused diplomacy. "This is a vitally important trade mission," Cameron said in an e-mailed ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T00:29:26Z)

Nathan Deal and Republicans Win in Georgia

ATLANTA — Leading an apparent Republican sweep of the state, Nathan Deal , a conservative former congressman, won Georgia's governorship on Tuesday by stifling a comeback attempt by the state's last Democratic leader, former Gov. Roy E. Barnes . Mr ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-03T05:00:13Z)

Amazon to buy Diapers.com parent company: report

Amazon.com Inc is expected to buy the parent company of Diapers.com for $540 million to $545 million, according to media reports. The deal will be announced on Monday, said a report on Fortune magazine's website on Saturday, which did not cite any sources ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-07T19:50:16Z)

Iran offers new nuclear talks

(CNN) -- Iran has agreed to new talks about its controversial nuclear program with the United States and its allies, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday, the country's official news agency reported. Iran made the offer through Turkey, a ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-07T14:20:59Z)

Food Network, Scripps channels return to AT&T's U-verse

After almost three days off the air, AT&T U-verse restored Food Network, HGTV, and other Scripps Networks channels to millions of customers Sunday night as the companies tentatively reached a new agreement. A statement from AT&T on Sunday night said "We're ... (Source: Chicago Tribune (blog) 2010-11-08T02:52:36Z)

There is interest in Valentine | BREWERS Both sides deny deal is in place /

San Francisco - Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No decision ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-29T01:09:56Z)

McCamey makes Illini basketball team go

CHAMPAIGN — The overhaul on the attitude began with the Illinois basketball roster days after the season concluded in March in the NIT quarterfinals, when coach Bruce Weber instituted a get tough policy. The hard work continued in the summer with size ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-08T06:05:53Z)

Kinect was offered to Apple first, but Apple couldn't seal the deal

It's always interesting to hear what new technologies are offered to what companies, and how things shake out. The iPhone, for instance, was initially turned down by Verizon before it went to AT&T. Turns out Apple could have stolen a key technology away ... (Source: DVICE 2010-11-05T20:42:45Z)

Cameron Leads U.K.'s Largest Trade Group to China Seeking Deals

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new policy of business- focused diplomacy. His delegation includes Paul Walsh of Diageo Plc, Kevin ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T00:15:07Z)

Iran wants nuclear talks held in Turkey

AMMAN, Jordan — Iran agreed to attend talks with the United States and other world powers on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, provided negotiations take place in neighboring Turkey, officials said Sunday. The offer likely was meant to put ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-08T04:18:30Z)

Brewers interested in Valentine, but there's no deal

San Francisco — Both sides denied a report Wednesday that the Milwaukee Brewers had an agreement in principle with Bobby Valentine to be their next manager. But it was obvious that there is interest on both sides in possibly making it happen. "No ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-28T03:34:17Z)

UC Irvine

Illinois doesn't expect depth to be a concern with all five starters and seven of its top eight scorers back from last season. That experience could be important as the team deals with very high expectations. The Illini open the season against UC Irvine at ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-07T20:18:54Z)

MLB Capsules: Yanks call Lee's agent as signing period opens

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees called Cliff Lee's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the market, a baseball official familiar with the conversation told ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-11-08T04:25:40Z)

Denzel Washington And Chris Pine Fight The Unstoppable

Denzel Washington and Chris Pine have teamed up for an all-new film titled "Unstoppable" set for release in theaters this Friday. The film coming from Tony Scott is based on true events. In the film, the pair leave the railroad station thinking they are ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

Gates: Sanctions are impacting Iran

(CNN) -- Sanctions aimed at stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons are having an impact on that country, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday. "We know that they are concerned about the impact of the sanctions. The sanctions are biting more ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-08T06:55:59Z)

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