Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 11:41 pm

Kim's heir apparent shown off in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade yesterday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a huge coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Eun, believed to be ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T04:00:25Z)

Asian currency tensions simmer as dollar sinks

It's boom time in Asia, only Premal Udani, who runs an Indian apparel exporting company, says he has little to show for it. A surging tide of foreign cash has helped drive stocks in Indonesia and the Philippines to record highs, while India's market has ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

San Francisco Giants send Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox into retirement with 3-2 win

ATLANTA - The San Francisco Giants won another thriller, again with help from some shaky Atlanta defense, and they're off to the NL championship series for the first time since 2002. For Bobby Cox, there are no more games. Cody Ross homered and drove in ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T05:40:38Z)

Kim's eldest son 'against dynasty'

Tokyo - The eldest son of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong Nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong Un, as successor to ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-10-12T06:16:25Z)

Small business in India senses coming currency war

MUMBAI, India - It's boom time in Asia, only Premal Udani, who runs an Indian apparel exporting company, says he has little to show for it. A surging tide of foreign cash has helped drive stocks in Indonesia and the Philippines to record highs, while India ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-12T05:04:50Z)

Brett Favre scandal marred play in Jets-Vikings MNF

The stage was prime for a classic Brett Favre ending in the ESPN Monday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets. All night long announcers commented about Brett Favre playing through past personal adversities with the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-12T06:23:35Z)

Kim Jong Il's heir debuts at massive parade in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a massive coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Un, believed to be ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

As Easy to Buy as Skittles, Synthetic Marijuana a Growing Problem

Angelica Romero, 16, and six other teenagers had gathered at a lake near Westfield Citrus Park mall in northeastern Hillsborough County this past spring and gotten "really, really high." One of her friends sat on the grass, "just chilling," Romero said ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-11T20:43:46Z)

Council Bans Sale Of Marijuana-Like Substance

WBALTV.com The Baltimore County Council has passed legislation that will ban the sale and possession of a marijuana-like substance commonly referred to as Spice or K2. The legislation was given unanimous approval by board members Monday night. It bans the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T20:43:43Z)

Goldman Sachs Reinstates Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) at Buy

Goldman Sachs reinstates coverage on Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CCE ) with a Buy rating and $28 price target, suggesting 25% upside. The firm said the market has yet to fully appreciate CCE's significant business transformation following the sale ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-08T11:00:20Z)

Sanyo Zio and Samsung Transform Now On Sale at Sprint

Wireless carrier Sprint announced last week the near launch of new mobile phones running under Google's Android operating system, including the Sanyo Zio and Samsung Transform, two handsets that were already put on sale at the operator. Both new ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-11T07:00:34Z)

Ban On Marijuana-Like Substance Likely To Pass In Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Council is expected to pass legislation this evening that will ban the sale and possession of a marijuana-like substance commonly referred to as Spice or K2. The legislation that appears to have broad support among council members ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-10-04T16:20:03Z)

Sprint Launches Android OS-based Samsung Transform, Sanyo Zio

Sprint introduced two new mid-range smartphones today, both of which run Google's mobile operating system. The Samsung Transform is a slider with a landscape-oriented keyboard and dual cameras, while the Sanyo Zio has a tablet shape. These are the first ... (Source: Brighthand 2010-10-11T02:35:42Z)

UW men's hockey: Defense returns to form

ST. LOUIS — It's been a long 10 months since Brett Bennett felt this good, physically and mentally, in his role as goaltender for the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team. Between those two points in time, Bennett injured his left shoulder ... (Source: madison 2010-10-11T11:54:03Z)

Giants top Braves to make NLCS, send Cox into retirement

ATLANTA (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants celebrated their first playoff win in eight years, then paused to honor the man whose career they had just ended. As Bobby Cox came out of the Braves dugout to tip his cap to the chanting crowd one last time Monday ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-12T06:09:16Z)

ADDING MULTIMEDIA The Coca-Cola Company Finalizes Transaction with Coca-Cola Enterprises

BusinessWire - The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) and the sale of the Company's Norway and Sweden bottling operations to CCE. This ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-05T20:29:24Z)

Kim Jong Il's eldest son expresses opposition to dynastic North Korean succession

TOKYO - The eldest son of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong Nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong Un, as successor to ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-10-12T04:14:44Z)

Wisconsin beats Holy Cross 6-0 in tournament

ST. LOUIS - Sophomore forward Craig Smith scored twice and senior goalie Brett Bennett made 26 saves as Wisconsin beat Holy Cross 6-0 Sunday in the third-place game at the Ice Breaker Tournament. Smith was the only Badgers player with more than one goal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T06:03:18Z)

New York Jets overcome Brett Favre's milestone night, beat Minnesota Vikings on Monday ...

EAST RUTHERFORD — Brett Favre was at his dazzling best after a miserable start that put the Minnesota Vikings in a hole. There would be no classic comeback this time, though, for the record-breaking quarterback. Hit hard early and often by Rex Ryan's ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-10-12T05:40:38Z)

Samsung Wave II Arriving in Russia Next Month

Samsung has just revealed that it will launch its Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) in Russia, in November 2010. The device is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Samsung S8500 Wave, which sold in more than one million units in Europe, since its April launch ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-11T15:07:19Z)

NFL still fact-finding in Brett Favre investigation

NEW YORK - The NFL is still looking to "find out all the facts" regarding allegations that quarterback Brett Favre sent racy messages and lewd photos to a Jets game hostess in 2008. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that once the investigation is ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T06:09:16Z)

Giants: Braves' Cox's stellar career comes to close

(10-11) 23:13 PDT -- ATLANTA - After the last out Monday night and before the Giants' Champagne-and-beer celebration, came the tribute. The Giants hugged one another on the field, then stayed on the field a few moments to join the crowd in applauding the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-12T06:16:25Z)

North Korea's Kim, heir apparent son appear on live TV

Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. State television in a rare ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T17:38:50Z)

India rupee trims gains in line with shares, dlr aids

MUMBAI Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee trimmed gains in afternoon session on Monday in line with domestic shares which came off their early high, but the dollar's weakness versus major currencies, continued to boost sentiment. * At 2:28 p.m., the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T08:55:05Z)

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Board Elects Jan Bennink as Director

Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today announced the Company's board of directors has elected Jan Bennink as director, effective immediately. The Company also announced that Fernando Aguirre will be leaving the board of directors, effective November 30 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-11T14:17:13Z)

Hockey Badgers win Icebreaker consolation game

The Wisconsin men's hockey team earned their first win of the season, shutting out Holy Cross 6-0 in the consolation game of the Ice Breaker Tournament in St. Louis.  Senior goaltender Brett Bennett notched 28 saves to earn the shutout for the Badgers ... (Source: Wrn.com 2010-10-11T16:18:54Z)

Kim's eldest son against dynasty

The eldest son of North Korea's leader has said he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to a third generation of his family. Kim Jong-nam's remarks come after North Korea unveiled his younger half brother, Kim Jong-un, as successor to their father in ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-12T05:04:50Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 9:46 pm

Monte Poole: David Carr isn't quick-fix solution to 49ers' problems

There it was Sunday night, earsplitting proof of temporary insanity among the Bay Area's largest fan base. The people wanted David Carr. Thousands upon thousands of 49ers fans at Candlestick Park, sick of witnessing the errors of Alex Smith, stood as one ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-12T03:53:15Z)

Mexico Launches Helicopter Search of Falcon Lake for David Hartley's Body

Mexican authorities have launched a search using boats and helicopters for the body of an American who was allegedly killed by Mexican pirates on a lake bordering the two countries. The Mexican promise of help in the search for the body of David Hartley ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-06T21:11:10Z)

Perry chides US govt over Falcon Lake incident

SAN ANTONIO, Texas— Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he's disheartened that the wife of a missing American who was reported shot by pirates on a Texas-Mexico border lake hasn't heard from U.S. federal officials. Perry said he spoke with Tiffany Hartley on ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-11T21:19:33Z)

Australian Wins Classic

Australia's Scott Gardiner won the Chattanooga Classic on Sunday for his first Nationwide Tour title, beating Joe Affrunti with a birdie on the fourth hole of a playoff. Gardiner closed with a 6-under 66 to match Joe Affrunti (71) and David Branshaw (70 ... (Source: WTVC 2010-10-11T03:04:20Z)

Scott Gardiner wins Chattanooga Classic

(AP) — Australia's Scott Gardiner won the Chattanooga Classic on Sunday for his first Nationwide Tour title, beating Joe Affrunti with a birdie on the fourth hole of a playoff. Gardiner closed with a 6-under 66 to match Joe Affrunti (71) and David ... (Source: Newsday 2010-10-11T00:41:10Z)

Newcomer Lee boosts Warriors past Kings

David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored 15 points and had seven rebounds for the Warriors (2-0), who led by as many as 17 while ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T04:30:14Z)

Deep discounts could make season merry for shoppers

NEW YORK — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-08T11:14:39Z)

Rays, Rangers armed

S T. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke matter-of-factly, assessing Tampa Bay's chances of completing an improbable comeback against the Texas Rangers in the opening round of the AL playoffs. Down 2-0 after losing the first two games of the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-12T04:21:53Z)

Lend Lease eyes growth in Asia, retail

Lend Lease chairman David Crawford says the property developer and manager is well-placed for growth and will consider investing further in Asia, particularly in the retail sector. Lend Lease says it has developed a strong pipeline of work in the last ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-11T03:54:27Z)

Search for Body Continues in Mexican Pirate Attack

Family of the Texas man allegedly killed in a Mexican pirate attack said today they don't think anyone will ever be arrested, even though officials south of the border have named two suspects. "I doubt that they ever make an arrest," said Bob Young, father ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-11T06:03:18Z)

Long shot Acoma earns win in Juddmonte Spinster Stakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Long shot Acoma closed out her 18-race career with a victory in Sunday's Grade I $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland. It was the first Grade I victory for the Empire Maker mare and her trainer David Carroll. Ridden by Alan ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

Baseball: Rangers' Lee faces off against Rays' Price in ALDS clincher

Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke matter-of-factly, assessing Tampa Bay's chances of completing an improbable comeback against the Texas Rangers in the opening round of the AL playoffs. Down 2-0 after losing the first two games of the series at home, the AL ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-12T02:13:03Z)

Sunday's NFL Games

SAN FRANCISCO | It looks as if the Eagles didn't miss Michael Vick. Kevin Kolb passed for 253 yards while capably filling in for the injured Vick, and Quintin Mikell returned Alex Smith's fumble 51 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-11T04:30:14Z)

Coach Mike Singletary says Alex Smith will remain starting quarterback for San Francisco 49ers

At least the 49ers headsets worked this time. Backup David Carr trotted onto the field expecting to hear his first play call of the season when he instead heard this message from offensive assistant Jason Michaels: "Hold up, dude." Head coach Mike ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-12T04:07:34Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Latest Ubuntu Version Puts Focus on Consumers and Mobile

London - Canonical today announced the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 10.10 Desktop and Netbook Editions for download on Sunday, October 10. Focused on home and mobile computing users, Ubuntu 10.10 introduces an array of online and offline applications to ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-10-11T16:11:45Z)

Golden State Warriors: 2010-11 preview

Just how important was Golden State's offseason sign-and-trade acquisition of David Lee? Most long-suffering fans of the Warriors know the team hasn't had an All-Star since Latrell Sprewell in 1997. They're also well aware that their offense has been ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-05T14:31:29Z)

Bench strength a new asset for Golden State Warriors

The plan is to limit the minutes of the starters. You've heard that before, right? That's been the Warriors ' plan the past few years. If head coach Keith Smart has his way, the days of running players into the ground are over. "For instance, our (starting ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-11T01:09:48Z)

Confident Rays send David Price to mound against Cliff Lee, aim to finish improbable comeback

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke matter-of-factly, assessing Tampa Bay's chances of completing an improbable comeback against the Texas Rangers in the opening round of the AL playoffs. Down 2-0 after losing the first two games of the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

Roundup: Long-shot Acoma earns Keeneland win

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Long shot Acoma closed out her 18-race career with a victory in Sunday's Grade I $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland. It was the first Grade I victory for the Empire Maker mare and her trainer David Carroll. Ridden by ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-11T00:12:32Z)

Ubuntu 10.10 adds paid app store, new netbook goodies

The people at Canonical are still sticking tightly to their biannual release schedule for Ubuntu, it looks like. The latest version of the operating system, Ubuntu Linux 10.10, is now available for download in desktop, netbook, and server variants ... (Source: The Tech Report& LLC 2010-10-11T14:24:22Z)

Acoma Earns Keeneland Win

(AP) - Long shot Acoma closed out her 18-race career with a victory in Sunday's Grade I $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland. It was the first Grade I victory for the Empire Maker mare and her trainer David Carroll. Ridden by Alan Garcia, she ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T13:41:25Z)

NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars claim former Stanford and Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards

Showing just how frustrated they are with quarterback David Garrard, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former Buffalo Bills starter Trent Edwards off waivers Tuesday. The former Stanford quarterback is expected to sign a contract this morning and join his ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

Lend Lease eyes Asian growth

Lend Lease chairman David Crawford says the property developer and manager is well-placed for growth and will consider investing further in Asia, particularly in the retail sector. Lend Lease says it has developed a strong pipeline of work in the last ... (Source: Sydney Morning Herald 2010-10-11T04:01:36Z)

VMS Appoints New President, David Stephens

VMS, the world leader for integrated media intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of David Stephens as president. Mr. Stephens assumes full operating responsibility for VMS, reporting to the Chairman Robert Waggoner. "As businesses ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-11T14:31:32Z)

Oswego's Branshaw ties for 2nd at Nationwide golf tourney

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Oswego native David Branshaw won $44,000 Sunday, tying for second place at the Nationwide Tour's Chattanooga Classic golf event. Branshaw finished his final round in a three-way tie for the lead with Scott Gardiner and Joe Affrunti ... (Source: Palladium-Times 2010-10-10T23:51:04Z)

Stores plan to give deep discounts to shoppers

Monday, October 11, 2010 The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T07:14:53Z)

Ubuntu Linux Upgraded for Netbooks, Desktops, and Servers

The server version of the Ubuntu will be upgraded as well, with features tuned for cloud computing. [ Can desktop virtualization save desktop Linux? See InfoWorld Editor Eric Knorr's June column . | Keep up with the latest open source trends and news in ... (Source: CIO 2010-10-07T13:39:01Z)

NFL: Former Stanford and Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards claimed by Jacksonville Jaguars on waivers

Showing just how frustrated they are with quarterback David Garrard, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former Buffalo Bills starter Trent Edwards off waivers Tuesday. The former Stanford quarterback is expected to sign a contract this morning and join his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

49ers coach Mike Singletary sticking with starting QB Alex Smith

Even though the 49ers haven't changed a winless record through five weeks, they're not changing quarterbacks. Asked Monday who his quarterback would be for a Week 6 matchup with the cross-Bay rival Raiders, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said: "It will be ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-11T20:22:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 8:43 pm

David Axelrod doubts need to halt foreclosures

Monday, October 11, 2010 A top White House adviser questioned the need Sunday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, even as pressure grows on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T12:37:00Z)

Kim Jong Il's heir debuts at massive parade in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a massive coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Un, believed to be ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

British hostage may have been killed by US grenade: Cameron

LONDON (AFP) – A British aid worker who died in an attempt to rescue her from her Taliban kidnappers in Afghanistan may have been killed by a grenade detonated by US troops, Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday. Linda Norgrove, 36, was abducted on ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-11T21:48:11Z)

Bidders join to buy Ga.'s Sea Island for $212M

Bidders have agreed to join forces to buy the Sea Island Co. for $212.4 million in auction to settle the Georgia resort operator's bankruptcy case. Sea Island spokesman Mike Geczi said Monday evening that the deal was reached after eight hours of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T01:51:34Z)

Chinese buy third of Chesapeake's south Texas energy field

China's state-owned offshore oil and gas company has bought a one-third interest in 600,000 acres that Chesapeake Energy leases in a south Texas oil and gas field. CNOOC Ltd. and Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake announced the deal worth up to $2.16 billion ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-11T22:16:49Z)

Chesapeake reaches $2 billion deal with Chinese company

CNOOC Limited has agreed to pay Chesapeake $1.08 billion for an interest in the Oklahoma City -based company's 600,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford, according to the joint venture announced Sunday. CNOOC also will pay 75 percent of Chesapeake's drilling and ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-11T12:15:31Z)

China's CNOOC tests U.S. with Chesapeake shale deal

HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) - China's top offshore oil producer, CNOOC Ltd ( 0883.HK ), agreed to pay $1.1 billion for a stake in a U.S. shale oil and gas field, testing the U.S. political climate for the first time since its 2005 failed bid for Unocal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T15:14:29Z)

U.S. Grenade May Have Killed British Taliban Hostage

LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that a British aid worker killed in an American rescue raid in Afghanistan last week may have been killed by a grenade detonated by a United States special forces unit — not by her Taliban captors, as ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-11T16:54:42Z)

NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars claim former Stanford and Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards

Showing just how frustrated they are with quarterback David Garrard, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former Buffalo Bills starter Trent Edwards off waivers Tuesday. The former Stanford quarterback is expected to sign a contract this morning and join his ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

US rescuers may have killed Afghanistan aid worker

At first, NATO blamed a Taliban bomb for the death of a captive British aid worker during an American rescue attempt in eastern Afghanistan. Two days later, the coalition changed its account, saying Monday that U.S. forces may have detonated a grenade that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T01:37:15Z)

Sources: Singaporean prepares new Liverpool bid

L ONDON — People with knowledge of the situation say a Singaporean businessman is preparing to make a new offer for Liverpool despite the board choosing to sell the Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . Two people told ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-11T19:25:01Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T00:11:21Z)

New offer, no agreement over Israel settlements

The Palestinians swiftly rejected an offer Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew a freeze on West Bank settlement construction in exchange for recognizing Israel as a Jewish nation-state. "If the Palestinian leadership will say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T18:27:45Z)

Singaporean prepares new Liverpool bid as bank goes to court to push through sale to Red Sox

Rob Harris, The Associated Press LONDON - A Singaporean billionaire is to make an improved offer for Liverpool, a day before a court case that could help to force through the Boston Red Sox owners' bid for the English club which has already been accepted ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-12T02:34:31Z)

Bain Buys Gymboree for $1.8 Billion

The children's clothing store Gymboree announced on Monday that it had agreed to sell itself to the private equity firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion, raising hopes among investors that buyers may emerge for other specialty retailers. The deal, for $65 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-12T01:30:06Z)

Bidders join to buy Ga.'s Sea Island for $212M

(AP) SAVANNAH, Ga. - Bidders have agreed to join forces to buy the Sea Island Co. for $212.4 million in auction to settle the Georgia resort operator's bankruptcy case. Sea Island spokesman Mike Geczi said Monday evening that the deal was reached after ... (Source: WNYT 2010-10-12T02:13:03Z)

Bain Capital will buy out Gymboree

NEW YORK – Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year. Gymboree said Monday that the deal is for $65.40 ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-10-12T03:10:18Z)

UPDATE 1-Spain's OHL 'studying' Mexico unit share offer

Builders are also feeling the impact of austerity measures, including the cancelling of state-funded infrastructure contracts, as the government scrambles to reduce its public deficit and avoid a Greek-style debt crisis. About 87 percent of OHL's core ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T09:16:34Z)

Sunday Breakfast Menu, Oct. 10

November's midterm elections continue to dominate the Sunday talk shows, with candidates in close races facing off on ABC and NBC. On ABC's "This Week," Richard Blumenthal, the Democratic Senate nominee in Connecticut, debates his Republican ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-08T23:53:26Z)

Spain's OHL to spin off Mexican unit-sources

MADRID/NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Spanish builder Obrascon Huarte Lain is preparing to spin off its Mexican airport and road operating concessions unit and has hired banks for a November offering worth $700-800 million, said sources familiar with the ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-11T07:07:43Z)

Gymboree could be first in a wave of private equity-retail deals

Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year. Gymboree said the deal is for $65.40 per share, a 24 percent ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-11T20:15:08Z)

AP Sources: Singaporean prepares new Liverpool bid

LONDON— A Singaporean billionaire is set to make an improved offer for Liverpool, a day before a court case that could help to force through the Boston Red Sox owners' bid for the English club that has already been accepted by the board. Peter Lim ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-11T22:52:37Z)

Palestinians Reject Israel's Demand To Recognize It As Jewish State

Tel Aviv, Israel (AHN) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to renew a ban on settlement construction, if Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state - an offer that was quickly rejected. The latest move came amid intense ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-11T21:05:14Z)

Sunday's NFL Games

SAN FRANCISCO | It looks as if the Eagles didn't miss Michael Vick. Kevin Kolb passed for 253 yards while capably filling in for the injured Vick, and Quintin Mikell returned Alex Smith's fumble 51 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-11T04:30:14Z)

White House adviser casts doubt on …

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser questioned the need Sunday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, even as pressure grows on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate documents ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

Kim Jong Un likely to be North Korea's next leader

A top official told the Associated Press Friday that North Koreans will be honored to follow the youngest son of Kim Jong Il as the third-generation leader of the communist nation. The remarks were the first official comment about the future of Kim Jong Un ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-09T09:54:44Z)

Spain's OHL 'studying' Mexico unit share offer

MADRID/NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Spanish construction group Obrascon Huarte Lain is looking into the possibility of a share flotation in Mexico, it said on Monday, following a Reuters report that the group had hired banks for a spin-off of its Mexican ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-11T09:30:53Z)

NFL: Former Stanford and Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards claimed by Jacksonville Jaguars on waivers

Showing just how frustrated they are with quarterback David Garrard, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former Buffalo Bills starter Trent Edwards off waivers Tuesday. The former Stanford quarterback is expected to sign a contract this morning and join his ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

N. Korea Gives Media A Peek At Heir Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un, the youngest son of North Korean leader Jim Jong Il, was officially introduced to the world as the country's next leader Sunday. In an unusual move for the secretive nation, about 100 members of the international press were allowed to cover ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-11T13:12:47Z)

Sea Island bankruptcy auction underway

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Two bidders are competing to become the new owners of the Sea Island Co. as the Georgia resort operator goes on the auction block to settle its bankruptcy case. The auction today in Atlanta was closed to reporters. A Sea Island spokesman ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-11T21:41:02Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 7:42 pm

California continues with sell off

SACRAMENTO -- California lawmakers and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are moving ahead with a plan to generate $1.2 billion from the sale of state office buildings to help close a $19 billion budget deficit, despite warnings that the deal doesn't pencil out ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T01:06:12Z)

BUYINS.NET: ZOLL Medical (WPI) Gains As Much As 24.68% After BUYINS.NET Report Predicted On ...

BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net , monitors trading in all US stocks in real time and maintains massive databases of short sale and naked short sale time and sales data, short squeeze SqueezeTrigger prices, market maker price movements, shareholder data ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-30T07:49:24Z)

BUYINS.NET Updates East Coast Diversified Corp SqueezeTrigger Report

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BUYINS.NET, http://www.buyins.net , a leading provider of Regulation SHO compliance monitoring, short sale trading statistics and market integrity surveillance, has updated coverage on East Coast ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-05T13:12:45Z)

Dixon wins Top Fuel race at Reading's Maple Grove Raceway

MOHNTON -- Larry Dixon raced to his 12th Top Fuel victory in 12 final-round appearances this year, beating championship rival Cory McClenathan on Sunday in the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. In the final, both dragsters lost traction at ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-10-11T03:04:20Z)

Tropical Storm Paula forms off Honduras

Tropical Storm Paula, the 16th named storm of the busy 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Monday off the coast of Honduras, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Paula was expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday as it moves toward the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

ImmunoGen (IMGN) Enters Collaboration Novartis (NVS)

ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN ) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS ) entered into a collaboration agreement for targeted anticancer therapeutics. Novartis will pay a $45 million upfront fee to ImmunoGen for exclusive rights to use the Company's Targeted Antibody ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-11T10:49:37Z)

ARM signs foundry deal with SMIC in China

ARM and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) are to develop physical IP library platform for the China-based foundry's 65nmLL and 40nm LL technology processes. "It will provide free access on the ARM DesignStart online IP access ... (Source: ElectronicsWeekly.com 2010-10-11T09:02:15Z)

National Hurricane Center: Subtropical Storm Otto not moving much in the Atlantic

MIAMI - The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Otto isn't moving much as it swirls over the Atlantic. Otto has maximum sustained winds Thursday near 60 mph (95 kph). The storm could transition to a tropical storm later in the day and could ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T08:59:50Z)

Liverpool court battle starts as new bid looms, SOC

LONDON (AP) — The legal battle to force Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to sell the Liverpool soccer club to the Boston Red Sox parent company reaches London's High Court tomorrow. Meanwhile, a Singaporean billionaire is ready to announce an improved ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-10-12T00:11:21Z)

Burkart returns to Funny car for one-race Reading deal

Phil Burkart Jr. Veteran Funny Car driver Phil Burkart Jr. will return to professional drag racing at the upcoming 26th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, competing for the first time since filling in for the injured John Force in the ... (Source: NHRA.com 2010-10-04T16:48:41Z)

State chooses buyer for 11 government office buildings

SACRAMENTO - The state announced Monday it is selling 24 government office buildings - including the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Civic Center - to a group of private investors for $2.3 billion. Ron Diedrich, acting ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-10-12T02:20:12Z)

Tropical Storm Paula forms near Honduras; hurricane warnings posted for Mexico coast

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Honduran emergency officials urged coastal residents to evacuate low-lying areas Monday and Mexico issued a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Paula battered the Caribbean coast with strong winds and rain. Paula formed Monday off ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T00:25:40Z)

BUYINS.NET Updates Axial Vector Engine SqueezeTrigger Report

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BUYINS.NET, http://www.buyins.net , a leading provider of Regulation SHO compliance monitoring, short sale trading statistics and market integrity surveillance, has updated coverage on Axial Vector ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T12:44:09Z)

Tropical Storm Paula expected to become hurricane Tuesday

A new tropical storm forms near the coast of Honduras. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. At 8 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Paula was located near latitude 16.4 north, longitude 84.3 west. Paula is moving ... (Source: Central Florida News 13 2010-10-12T00:11:21Z)

Police discredited over secret plan to spy on UK Muslims

London, Oct 1, IRNA -- A secret UK police counter-terrorism operation to place Muslim communities under permanent surveillance was implemented with virtually no consultation, oversight or regard for the law, a damning internal report has found. The ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-01T18:03:49Z)

Tropical Storm Otto heads into Atlantic after soaking Caribbean

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Otto have overturned cars, toppled power lines and washed out roads in the northeastern Caribbean, officials said Thursday, while stalling efforts to free a grounded tanker. The ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-07T19:29:46Z)

GM ends consulting deal with ex-CEO Henderson

DETROIT, Oct 6 (Reuters) - General Motors [GM.UL] terminated a consulting deal with former Chief Executive Fritz Henderson on Sept. 30 after he announced plans to join Sunoco Inc ( SUN.N ), the automaker said on Wednesday. Henderson, who led GM as chief ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-06T18:33:41Z)

Otto becomes tropical storm on mid-Atlantic track

Raging floodwaters from Tropical Storm Otto overturned cars, toppled power lines and washed out roads in the northeastern Caribbean, officials said Thursday, as high seas stalled efforts to free a grounded oil tanker. The British Virgin Islands has been ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T00:01:47Z)

ARM and SMIC Extend Comprehensive Product Portfolio of Free Libraries of Physical IP to ...

CAMBRIDGE, England and SHANGHAI , Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ARM and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI and HKSE: 981) today announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of ARM leading physical IP library ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-11T09:09:24Z)

NetSuite SuiteCloud 2010 Brings Cloud Visionaries to Sydney

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Sydney, Australia, 10/11/2010 - More than 60 VARs, ISVs and Developers Converge at Leading Cloud Event (NYSE: N) . NetSuite, Inc., the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, announced today ... (Source: Newswiretoday.com 2010-10-11T22:02:30Z)

ImmunoGen, Novartis Ink Collaboration Deal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Monday, anticancer therapeutics developer ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN: News ) said it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Novartis AG (NVS: News ) to discover and develop targeted anticancer therapeutics using antibodies to several ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-11T10:49:37Z)

ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces Collaboration for Rights to Use ImmunoGen's TAP Technology

ImmunoGen, Inc : . (Nasdaq: IMGN) announced today that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Novartis to discover and develop targeted anticancer therapeutics using antibodies to several antigen targets to be named by Novartis. Under this ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

Bank goes to court to push through Liverpool sale to Red Sox as Singaporean prepares fresh bid

LONDON - The legal battle to force Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to sell Liverpool to the Boston Red Sox parent company reaches London's High Court on Tuesday, while a Singaporean billionaire is ready to announce an improved bid for the soccer team. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T23:28:24Z)

Owners of Red Sox to Buy Liverpool Soccer Club

The club's American owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr., started looking for a buyer in April after debt stemming from their own leveraged buyout of the club in 2007 had ballooned. Liverpool expects to use the proceeds of the sale, about $476 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-06T19:02:19Z)

ARM, Semiconductor Manufacturing Reach Collaboration Deal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Microprocessors and physical intellectual properties maker ARM Holdings plc (ARMG)and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMI: News ) Monday said they agreed to collaborate on the development of ARM leading physical IP library ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-11T09:16:34Z)

Subtropical Storm Otto not moving much in Atlantic

MIAMI— The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Otto isn't moving much as it swirls over the Atlantic. Otto has maximum sustained winds Thursday near 60 mph (95 kph). The storm could transition to a tropical storm later in the day and could ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-07T09:21:19Z)

Disorganized Tropical Storm Nicole brings some rain and wind

Despite a dreary Wednesday, Central Florida has avoided damage from a disorganized Tropical Storm Nicole as it passes near the southern part of the Sunshine State. Weather, emergency operations and rescue officials are keeping a close eye on the storm ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-29T18:06:12Z)

Property sale to Houston-led consortium boosts California's coffers

The state announced Monday it is selling 24 government office buildings — including the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Civic Center — to a group of private investors for $2.3 billion. (Return to story) (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-12T01:08:37Z)

Tropical Storm Otto drenches Caribbean islands as it whirls toward Azores

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — Tropical Storm Otto has unleashed floods that overturned cars, toppled power lines and washed out roads in the northeastern Caribbean, officials said Thursday, adding that efforts to free a grounded oil tanker have stalled. The ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-07T22:07:15Z)

Hines Pads NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Lead

Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines' Andrew Hines padded his Pro Stock Motorcycle championship lead with a win in the final round at the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pa. Hines made a pair of brilliant starts to get the win. First ... (Source: Cycle News 2010-10-11T07:43:31Z)

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