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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 3:40 am

China, Portugal vow to boost legislative exchanges

LISBON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and Portuguese parliament speaker Jaime Gama agreed here Saturday to boost exchanges between the legislatures of the two countries in a bid to advance bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-11-07T05:02:38Z)

Michael Lohan Arrest Warrant Issued

A judge in Suffolk County, New York, issued a warrant for Michael Lohan's arrest, and it's apparently the latest development in his legal battle with a woman in Montana who alleges that he fathered her child. Previously, the woman reportedly filed a ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-11-06T20:48:43Z)

Grand Ledge's Al Horford signs extension with Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA — The Hawks have agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with All-Star center Al Horford. The team announced the deal Monday, beating a deadline that prevented one of their stalwart players from becoming a restricted free agent next ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-11-01T20:40:20Z)

Memphis freshman guard Jelan Kendrick returns to practice

MEMPHIS (AP) — Memphis freshman guard Jelan Kendrick has returned to practice with the Tigers after a two-week absence to deal with a "personal matter." Kendrick practiced with the 19th-ranked Tigers on Thursday, though coach Josh Pastner has not decided ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

Google looking for more acquisitions like YouTube

Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-07T01:06:25Z)

New Arrest Warrant Issued For Michael Lohan

A judge in Suffolk County, NY has issued an arrest warrant for Michael Lohan from a woman who claims that he's the daddy of her child. The warrant is said to be issued from a child support case in Montana, where the woman sued Michael and won an ... (Source: Fashion 2010-11-06T19:29:59Z)

Arrest warrant for Lohan's dad

Lindsay Lohan's dad Michael is a wanted man - a judge in New York has issued a warrant for his arrest. A judge in Suffolk County, New York issued the warrant on Thursday, stemming from a legal case with a Montana woman who alleges Michael Lohan fathered ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-11-06T14:43:39Z)

WH announces $10 billion in trade deals with India

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 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-06T11:08:54Z)

Cooperstown devastated by teen's suicide

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. - The question shaking this small town in the wake of a teenage suicide thought to be prompted by bullying is as simple as it is crushing. Why? Why would a 16-year-old girl with such a wide group of friends and relatives as Cassidy Andel ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-06T18:25:33Z)

Google to Make More Deals Like YouTube, DoubleClick

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

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)

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)

Potash Corp. Declines After Canada Blocks BHP's Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in more than two months after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $5.21, or 3.6 percent, to $ ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T14:38:52Z)

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)

China's Hu begins Portugal visit, debt help eyed

LISBON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao began a visit to Portugal on Saturday where it is hoped that China may purchase some of the country's sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Hu will meet ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

UPDATE: Greek PM Seeks Support For Measures To Avoid Default

ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Greek socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou said Monday that reforms have to continue so that sacrifices pay off, and that coming local elections require voter responsibility to deal with the country's emergency. The local ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T19:58:31Z)

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)

Greeks vote in high-stake local elections

Local polls in Greece Sunday could trigger national elections in one of Europe's most economically troubled countries if they fail to give Prime Minister George Papandreou support for austerity measures. Papandreou has said he would dissolve parliament if ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-07T11:22:02Z)

Memphis G Jelan Kendrick returns to practice

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis freshman guard Jelan Kendrick has returned to practice with the Tigers after a two-week absence to deal with a "personal matter." Kendrick practiced with the 19th-ranked Tigers on Thursday, though coach Josh Pastner has not ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-05T21:04:13Z)

Harper Spurs Rise in Potash Credit-Default Swaps: Canada Credit

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Credit-default swaps on Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. jumped the most in almost two months after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s bid for the company, raising speculation the firm would turn to stock buybacks that damage its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:29:13Z)

Local Greek Poll A Test For Rescue Deal

(AP) ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greeks have begun voting in a municipal election seen as a crucial test of support for austerity measures in the crisis-hit country. Prime Minister George Papandreou has promised to call a snap election if his Socialist ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-07T07:11:29Z)

Hundreds visiting anti-bullying Facebook page

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: Jamestown Sun 2010-11-06T11:01:44Z)

Associated Press

WH announces $10 billion in trade deals with India MUMBAI, India (AP) -- 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 ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-11-06T11:08:54Z)

Q+A-BHP Billiton to stay on potash path despite Canada snub

SYDNEY Nov 5 (Reuters) - Global miner BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) ( BLT.L ) will continue to build its Canadian potash business despite Ottawa blocking its $39 billion bid for the nation's largest producer, Potash Corp ( POT.TO ), this week. Here are some ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T09:08:24Z)

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)

Google to acquire more companies like YouTube

Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes really quickly, and companies ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

Horford helps Hawks hold off 76ers 104-101

Al Horford had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson scored 22 points and Jamal Crawford finished with 19 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Reserve Andres Nocioni, who scored 15 points, had his 27 ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T01:44:32Z)

UPDATED: Facebook a spot for many to offer prayers, sympathy; more than 5,000 users 'like' group

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

Memphis freshman G Jelan Kendrick returns to practice, not yet allowed to play

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis freshman guard Jelan Kendrick has returned to practice with the Tigers after a two-week absence to deal with a "personal matter." Kendrick practiced with the 19th-ranked Tigers on Thursday, though coach Josh Pastner has not ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T20:57:04Z)

Hawks agree on five-year, $60 million contract extension with C Al Horford

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks agreed Monday to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with All-Star center Al Horford. The team reached the deal with Horford just ahead of a deadline that would have opened the door for one of their stalwart players to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-02T11:35:07Z)

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