Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 11:41 pm

UPDATE 1-Nikko, Singapore's DBS Asset in talks for deal -sources

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikko Asset Management is in "serious" talks to buy Singapore's DBS Asset Management, in a deal that would also involve DBS Group ( DBSM.SI ) buying a small stake in Nikko, three sources said on Tuesday. The deal is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-05T07:07:40Z)

NHL Capsules: NHL says Coyotes lease will lead to sale of team

PHOENIX (AP) — The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to a transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes." The city announced Friday that it had reached an ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-17T04:08:48Z)

EU signs off on tougher budget rules

Ending months of intense debate, EU governments on Monday agreed on tougher budget rules for euro-zone nations that can trigger fines for countries racking up big deficits and debts like the ones that have eroded confidence in the euro. The complex deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T23:20:06Z)

CherryPad 7-inch 2.1 Android tablet announced for $188

CherryPad the Android 2.1 tablet has been announced to be available for a minimal $188. This is less than half of the price of the iPad and nearly one-fifth the price of the off contract Samsung Galaxy Tab, which we still haven't heard any official US ... (Source: ANDROID COMMUNITY.COM 2010-10-07T18:32:30Z)

Bottom line for FIFA: the good of the game

Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is ''For the Good of the Game,'' because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Police Arrest 2 Men In Jackson Walmart Shooting

WAPT.com Police said they have made two arrests in connection with Friday's shooting at a Jackson Walmart. Alan Palmer, 21, and Lee Anthony Corentin, 19, were arrested Sunday morning at a home in the 700 block of Meadowview Cove, said Jackson Police ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

Regulator to make telecom sector more competitive

Dubai The UAE's telecommunications infrastructure sharing deal will be finalised within two months between etisalat and du as their talks are in advanced stages, TRA officials said. As the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) celebrates 50 years ... (Source: Zawya.com 2010-10-19T05:46:39Z)

Septeni Selects KENSHOO for Paid Search Campaign Management

Beyond Media Global, a regional KENSHOO partner, announced today that Septeni, one of the Japan's largest internet ad agencies, has selected the KENSHOO Search platform to optimize online campaigns for its clients. Septeni, with over 1,000 clients and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

CORRECTED - Major Zain stakeholder gets backing for $12 bln Etisalat deal

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kharafi Group has received the backing of enough Zain( ZAIN.KW ) shareholders to sell 46 percent of the Kuwaiti telecommunications group to EtisalatETEL.AD, clearing at least one hurdle in sealing the $12 billion deal. Emirates ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-07T10:18:35Z)

Failed drug deal cited in parking-lot killing

The shooting in a south Jackson Walmart parking lot last week appears to be a drug deal gone bad, police said. One of the men arrested already was facing a felony charge from a violent crime earlier this year in Jackson, police said. Homicide suspects Alan ... (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-10-19T06:00:58Z)

NHL: Phoenix Coyotes lease will lead to sale of team

The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to a transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes." The city announced Friday that it had reached an agreement in ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-17T07:36:24Z)

I want an aPad, but I'm not sure if I should get the iPad

It's no secret what Apple has done just a few months ago when they unveiled their magical revolutionary new iPad which is a great tablet PC to use for a variety of purposes. The ipad is thin and light, plays HD videos, chat, multi touch and wireless. If ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-11T15:28:48Z)

BHP and Rio Abandon Joint Mining Venture in Australia

A revival of demand for raw materials as the global economy regains strength has fueled a string of takeovers and deals in the mining and energy sectors in recent years, and the two companies had hoped to reap substantial savings by combining their iron ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T23:34:25Z)

Released American visits Iran blast victims

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in an Iranian prison met on Monday with survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing, fulfilling a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. The 71 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T18:19:27Z)

FIFA asks for quick actions in votes-for-sales case

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA has launched a formal investigation into allegations that two executive committee members had offered to sell votes in the in the contest to host the 2018 World Cup. "(FIFA) has asked the chairman of the ethics committee to act ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T17:36:30Z)

Bankers Take Blows from Evaporated Rio Tinto-BHP Deal

How dare Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton drop plans for their $116 billion iron-ore joint venture, which the companies did over the weekend under opposition from regulators and rivals? Won't someone please think of the bankers? The scrapped deal dents the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

U.S. Hikers Spend 444th Day in Prison in Iran

Fattal's brother Alex said it's a milestone the hikers and their families never expected to reach. But it's now clear they will add to it. Iranian officials tell ABC News they will face trial for spying. "It's just another heartbreaking day," Alex Fattal ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

EU Tightens Finance Rules

LUXEMBOURG—European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate debt and deficit limits. EU ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T21:39:53Z)

Asia Hedge Funds Find Cash Rare Even as Region Booms

(Updates with comments on the outlook for fundraising and startups from ninth paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Asian hedge-fund managers are missing out on the cash flooding into the world's fastest- growing region, leading some to close funds or defer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T02:54:51Z)

BHP Faces Pressure to Win Potash After Rio Plan Fails

(Updates with closes shares in fifth paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers faces greater pressure to win a hostile $40 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. after scrapping his second deal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T06:08:07Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

In judging votes-for-sale allegations, FIFA must act for the good of the game or change

PARIS - Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is "For the Good of the Game," because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian authorities did ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

Kharafi gets backing for $12 billion Etisalat deal

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kharafi Group has received the backing of enough Zain ( ZAIN.KW ) shareholders to sell 46 percent of the Kuwaiti telecommunications group to Etisalat ( ETEL.AD ), clearing at least one hurdle in sealing the $12 billion deal. Emirates ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-07T12:05:57Z)

NHL says Hulsizer, Glendale deal will 'finally' lead to sale of team

PHOENIX (AP) — The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to the transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes ." The city announced Friday that it had reached ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-16T17:53:11Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

JPD: Shooting In Walmart Parking Lot Was Drug-Related

WAPT.com A spokeswoman for the Jackson Police Department said Friday's fatal shooting in a Walmart parking lot was drug-related. Police arrested Lee Anthony Corentin, 19, and Alan Palmer, 21, on Sunday. Both men are charged with capital murder in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

CherryPad 7-inch Android tablet on sale for $188

As the mobile industry gears up for a slew of Android-based tablets, Palo Alto-based CherryPal has jumped into the market with the CherryPad America , a 7-inch tablet device running Android 2.1 and sporting an 800 MHz Samsung ARM11 processor, 802.11b/g Wi ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 10:41 pm

Got a question for Twitter co-founder Biz Stone?

Biz Stone, the 36-year-old co-founder and creative director of the hugely popular microblogging service Twitter, is scheduled to meet with a group of Union Tribune reporters on Wednesday to talk about the company's features and future. The one hour ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-13T17:06:38Z)

Bankers Take Blows from Evaporated Rio Tinto-BHP Deal

How dare Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton drop plans for their $116 billion iron-ore joint venture, which the companies did over the weekend under opposition from regulators and rivals? Won't someone please think of the bankers? The scrapped deal dents the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

BHP and Rio Abandon Joint Mining Venture in Australia

A revival of demand for raw materials as the global economy regains strength has fueled a string of takeovers and deals in the mining and energy sectors in recent years, and the two companies had hoped to reap substantial savings by combining their iron ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T23:34:25Z)

Twitter co-founder says aim is to be 'indispensable'

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone said Wednesday that he always wanted to create "a very large network that was indispensable to people's lives around the world," and that the company is almost there. Stone, 36, the company's creative officer, shared ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-14T07:25:38Z)

Ron Conway's Big Deals: How He Found Google And Facebook

It's the rare angel investor who scores one historic blockbuster exit in a lifetime. Ron Conway has done it, and may have a couple more in him. Conway, one of the most well known angel investors in Silicon Valley, is a former entrepreneur who sold his ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-19T00:17:22Z)

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar in $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK - Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects designed ... (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2010-10-19T04:49:23Z)

Countrywide CEO settles

LOS ANGELES — Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T06:47:28Z)

Septeni Selects KENSHOO for Paid Search Campaign Management

Beyond Media Global, a regional KENSHOO partner, announced today that Septeni, one of the Japan's largest internet ad agencies, has selected the KENSHOO Search platform to optimize online campaigns for its clients. Septeni, with over 1,000 clients and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-18T22:44:19Z)

Surging Giants deal Lions 24th road defeat in row

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It wasn't pretty. It wasn't impressive. And it certainly wasn't a blowout like a week ago. The New York Giants simply found a way to keep winning Sunday, and the error-prone and road-awful Detroit Lions helped them along the way ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T23:58:16Z)

Mad Catz/WWE All Stars deal

Mad Catz ® Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz" or"the Company") (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, and THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), a leading developer and publisher of videogames, announced today an ... (Source: MCV 2010-10-18T14:59:01Z)

Merkel: German multiculturalism 'utterly failed'

Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" are feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of young ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T19:17:54Z)

U.S. Hikers Spend 444th Day in Prison in Iran

Fattal's brother Alex said it's a milestone the hikers and their families never expected to reach. But it's now clear they will add to it. Iranian officials tell ABC News they will face trial for spying. "It's just another heartbreaking day," Alex Fattal ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

UPDATE 1-Nikko, Singapore's DBS Asset in talks for deal -sources

SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikko Asset Management is in "serious" talks to buy Singapore's DBS Asset Management, in a deal that would also involve DBS Group ( DBSM.SI ) buying a small stake in Nikko, three sources said on Tuesday. The deal is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-05T07:07:40Z)

Mad Catz® Enters into Multi-Year Agreement with THQ for Worldwide Rights to WWE ® All ...

Mad Catz ® Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz" or "the Company") (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, and THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), a leading developer and publisher of videogames, announced today an ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-10-18T14:59:01Z)

John Baer: If you missed Onorato-Corbett debate, you didn't miss much

OK, SO MAYBE your weekend TV plans had more to do with the Phillies, the Eagles or the return of Steelers QB Big Ben Roethlisberger than with the Pennsylvania governor's race. Maybe you missed the Saturday night live (or Sunday replayed) debate in ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-18T23:27:15Z)

Mad Catz Enters into Multi-Year Agreement with THQ for Worldwide Rights to WWE All Stars ...

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ('Mad Catz' or 'the Company') (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, and THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), a leading developer and publisher of videogames, announced today an agreement to ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-10-18T14:01:45Z)

Countrywide execs strike deal with SEC

LOS ANGELES - Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of fraud and insider trading. Mozilo, 71, and two former top ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Merkel: German multiculturalism has failed miserably

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" is feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-18T18:05:08Z)

Onorato Hits Corbett Again On Gun Issues

We're a couple of hours away from the last debate in the gubernatorial election season and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, the Democratic nominee, really wants to talk about how he differs from his Republican opponent, state Attorney General Tom ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-18T18:12:18Z)

Asia Hedge Funds Find Cash Rare Even as Region Booms

(Updates with comments on the outlook for fundraising and startups from ninth paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Asian hedge-fund managers are missing out on the cash flooding into the world's fastest- growing region, leading some to close funds or defer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T02:54:51Z)

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian authorities did ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Lions lose to Giants for 24th consecutive road defeat

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Lions lost another game — and another quarterback. Backup Shaun Hill , making his fifth straight start in place of Matthew Stafford, suffered a fractured left non-throwing arm late in the first half of a 28-20 loss. Backup ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-18T09:44:03Z)

German integration debate heats up after Merkel declares multicultural society failed

BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" is feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-17T16:18:57Z)

Eli throws two TDs as Giants escape Lions

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It wasn't pretty. It wasn't impressive. And it certainly wasn't a blowout like a week ago. The New York Giants simply found a way to keep winning Sunday, and the error-prone and road-awful Detroit Lions helped them ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-10-19T04:35:04Z)

Northeast in $4.3 Billion Stock Deal for NStar

8:31 a.m. | Updated Northeast Utilities said on Monday that it had agreed to acquire NStar for $4.3 billion in stock in a merger that would create one of the biggest power utility companies in the country. The deal is among the largest utility mergers this ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-18T15:34:49Z)

Released American visits Iran blast victims

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in an Iranian prison met on Monday with survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing, fulfilling a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. The 71 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T18:19:27Z)

Event marking trail deal with Sandcastle set for today

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato will host a ceremony today marking the agreements that clear the way for completion of the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage trail. The county has reached agreement with Sandcastle Waterpark and CSX Railroad for ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-19T04:49:23Z)

Ex-Countrywide executives settle with SEC, avoid trial

LOS ANGELES -- Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial, struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo and two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T03:48:31Z)

BHP Faces Pressure to Win Potash After Rio Plan Fails

(Updates with shares in fifth paragraph.) Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers faces greater pressure to win a hostile $40 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. after scrapping his second deal with ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-18T23:55:53Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 9:40 pm

Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment:, PA

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Democrat Dan Onorato accused his Republican challenger in Pennsylvania governor's race of political double-talk on taxes, while front-runner Tom Corbett said electing Onorato would prevent the "tough decisions" necessary to rein in ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-10-19T03:16:19Z)

U.S. Senate, Missouri auditor candidates debate Friday

LAKE OZARK— Candidates for Missouri's top political races are gathering for debates at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri's U.S Senate and state auditor candidates are to square off in two separate debates Friday hosted by the Missouri Press Association ... (Source: Columbia Missourian 2010-10-15T12:25:06Z)

Corbett, Onorato, square off in 2nd Pa. gov debate

Republican gubernatorial front-runner Tom Corbett broadened his no-new-taxes pledge Saturday during a televised debate with Democratic rival Dan Onorato, saying it also rules out increases in fees — such as motor-vehicle levies — or employee ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T02:21:26Z)

Poll shows Patrick leading Republican challenger Baker in Mass. governor's race

BOSTON - A new poll shows Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick with a seven percentage point lead over Republican challenger Charles Baker in the Massachusetts gubernatorial race. Forty-six percent of the 500 likely voters in the Suffolk University/WHDH-TV poll ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T14:13:39Z)

Jamie McMurray wins Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. — Jamie McMurray picked up his third big victory in his comeback season, beating all the championship contenders in the Bank of America 500 Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. McMurray, winner of the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-17T09:38:05Z)

CLAIMSERVE and Susan G. Komen Team Up for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure

CLAIMSERVE INSURANCE APPRAISAL teams up as a local platinum sponsor with the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure® in Bayfront Park, downtown Miami on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure raises significant funds and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T09:29:42Z)

Sharron Angle, Harry Reid face off in Vegas debate

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- More than Nevada will be watching when Republican Sharron Angle and Democrat Harry Reid have their one face-to-face meeting before voters pick a winner in their top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race. Thursday night's debate in Las Vegas is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T02:10:40Z)

Sister chronicles Komen's fight with breast cancer

To Nancy G. Brinker, she was simply her sister, Suzy, but the rest of the world has come to know the name as Susan G. Komen. Brinker spearheaded the growth of one of the largest health-advocacy organizations in the world after her sister died from breast ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-16T02:44:05Z)

Obama targets key groups in election's homestretch

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heading into the homestretch of the midterm elections, President Barack Obama is targeting key Democratic constituencies as he tries to energize voters and build up Election Day turnout among his supporters. The groups Obama is targeting ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-18T16:17:46Z)

President Obama stumps for Mass. governor Patrick

BOSTON — President Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick, who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-10-17T06:17:39Z)

Runner Benson Approaches Sos Race Like a Marathon, Adv17,

DETROIT (AP) Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a marathon ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-10-17T08:05:02Z)

Runner Benson approaches Secretary of State race like a marathon

DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run — her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-10-18T11:02:48Z)

AIA sets IPO price range,may offer upto 8.08 bln shrs

HONG KONG (Reuters) - AIA Group Ltd, which is aiming to raise up to $20.5 billion through a Hong Kong listing, said it had set an IPO price range of HK$18.38-19.68 per share. It said the base offering would comprise of 5.86 billion shares and that upto 8 ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-17T05:41:52Z)

Washington Post: Sharron Angle's war on Canada

Last week during their debate, Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle told Democrat Harry Reid to "man up." But it's time for Angle to own up to her own incessant race-baiting over immigration. A couple of weeks ago, Angle released an ad with ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-18T19:16:43Z)

Deval slammed for insisting he's the true 'outsider'

G OP gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker yesterday blasted Gov. Deval Patrick 's claims that he's an outsider and "not a politician," insisting the incumbent Democrat has failed to enact real reforms despite becoming the ultimate State House ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-19T04:06:26Z)

Sharron Angle Tells Hispanic Students They Look 'A Little More Asian' (VIDEO)

LAS VEGAS — Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle is seen in a new video making an unusual comment about race, telling a group of Hispanic students that some of them look "a little more Asian." In a meeting with Hispanic students Friday, Angle ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-19T03:37:48Z)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance Warns of Increased Risk and Flaws of ...

A third of women over 40 are at greater risk of developing breast cancer and they may not even know it, warned the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance. Women with dense breasts – breasts that have more breast tissue than fat – are four to ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-18T16:10:36Z)

Charles Baker touts skill, resume in Mass. gov. race

L OWELL— At 6-feet, 6-inches tall, Charles Baker towered over the martial arts boxers who clambered into the Kun Khmer Federation gym on a side street of this former mill town during a recent campaign stop. Baker was there to hear how the gym has become ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-10T10:07:52Z)

Johnson: I'm not to blame

CONCORD, N.C. - There's a theory that Jimmie Johnson is to blame for what ails NASCAR . Falling television ratings are because the four-time defending Sprint Cup champion kills the suspense by winning all the time. Attendance at races is down because ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T01:08:40Z)

Corbett and Onorato to square off in final debate

HARRISBURG — Democrat Dan Onorato, trailing in the polls, needs to "come out with both guns blazing" to make an impact in the third and final gubernatorial debate tonight in Philadelphia, a political analyst said. "I think he needs to be very aggressive ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-18T17:22:11Z)

Obamas' political road show playing Sunday in Ohio

BOSTON (AP) â€" President Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick , who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-17T16:47:35Z)

Obama steps into Mass. governor's race to aid ally

P resident Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick , who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election season ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T04:08:48Z)

Obama: Republicans counting on voter amnesia

COLUMBUS, Ohio – President Barack Obama says Republicans are trying to ride Americans' frustration with the economy to success in the midterm elections, counting on voters "forgetting who caused the mess in the first place." Obama spoke Sunday night at a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-18T21:47:03Z)

First duo hits the trail to boost Dems

W ASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are campaigning together for the first time since the 2008 presidential race as they set their sights on Ohio. The Obamas were to make campaign on Sunday for Gov. Ted Strickland and raise ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-18T23:48:44Z)

Johnson dismisses theory falling ratings a result of his dominance

CONCORD, N.C. -- There's a theory that Jimmie Johnson is to blame for what ails NASCAR. Falling television ratings are because the four-time defending Sprint Cup champion wins all the time and kills any suspense. Attendance at races are down because ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T22:10:53Z)

Only two debates scheduled in Missouri's U.S. Senate race

ST. LOUIS • When Republican Roy Blunt kicked off his bid for U.S. Senate, he admonished his Democratic opponent for a lack of public appearances. That was last year. This fall, after several polls showed Blunt with a comfortable lead, it was his turn to ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-15T02:16:39Z)

AIA to shut IPO book early on strong demand: sources

By Denny Thomas and Kennix Chim HONG KONG (Reuters) - Heavy demand for AIA Group Ltd's up to $20.5 billion share sale in Hong Kong prompted underwriters to shut the offer to funds two days ahead of schedule, sources said on Monday. The strong interest from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T12:00:04Z)

Latest Missouri news, sports, business and entertainment:, MO

US Senate, Mo. auditor candidates debating Friday LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) — Candidates for Missouri's top political races are gathering for debates at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri's U.S Senate and state auditor candidates are to square off in two ... (Source: KFOR 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

AIA CEO says AIG shareholding overhang no issue

By Denny Thomas HONG KONG (Reuters) - American International Group Inc's <AIG.N> remaining shareholding in AIA Group Ltd after its listing is not of concern to investors, AIA CEO Mark Tucker said on Sunday, as the mega offer enters its home stretch. AIA ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-17T11:25:27Z)

Runner Benson approaches SOS race like a marathon

DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run — her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-17T07:57:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 8:41 pm

Penny Wise Customers Flock to Discount Retailers

Discount variety stores have fared better than other retailers during the employment crisis. With unemployment rates remaining high and economic turbulence continuing, shoppers are still looking to save on purchases. Consumers are staying away from non ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-13T12:41:47Z)

Discount Stores Crop Up in Manhattan's Elite Neighborhoods

Benefiting from falling commercial rents and recession-driven demand, discount clothing stores are emerging from the fringes of New York real estate and opening branches along fashionable avenues and in luxury developments. "Now is the right time for our ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-11T23:57:02Z)

Lamar Odom: 'There's Nothing Amazing About Not Showing Emotion'

ESPNLA got up with the big after he was assessed a wacky technical foul: "Midway through the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Lamar Odom was whistled for a shooting foul against ... (Source: SLAM 2010-10-17T23:42:46Z)

Ashes of 'Grandma' mistakenly sold at yard sale

Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter in Florida got them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend yard sale in Fort Walton Beach ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-10-15T08:00:14Z)

Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Live NHL Online Cover

The National Hockey League, with teams from both Canada and USA. Welcome to watch here Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks live streaming NHL Regular Season 2010/2011 by on PC. You can enjoy this game on your PC, So why you miss this exciting race? Just ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-16T01:25:21Z)

Hamburg beats Mainz 1-0 in Bundesliga

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The amazing run of Mainz ended in a 1-0 loss to Hamburg on a last-gasp goal on Saturday, costing Mainz the lead in the Bundesliga and its seven-win streak to start the season. Mainz slipped to second place on goal difference ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

Hurricanes-Canucks Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes didn't want to use travel as an excuse upon their return to North America. Fatigue could be a factor when they continue their road trip in a place where they have enjoyed little recent success. The Hurricanes begin a stretch of ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-16T17:46:02Z)

Guilbeau: This one will not come down to a fake field goal

BATON ROUGE -- The amazing thing about LSU's wondrous win at Florida last week was that coach Les Miles' muddled clock management may have actually helped his cause. As it happened, kicker Josh Jasper did not find out that the fake was on until only about ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-10-16T07:44:44Z)

SBJ: ESPN investigating former agent Josh Luchs' claims about Mel Kiper in SI

An ESPN spokesperson said the company is looking into a claim published in a Sports Illustrated cover story that NFL agent Gary Wichard used ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. to recruit college football players as clients, a spokesperson told SportsBusiness ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-13T13:39:03Z)

This one won't come down to a fake

BATON ROUGE — The amazing thing about LSU's wondrous win at Florida last week was that Coach Les Miles' muddled clock management may have actually helped his cause. As it happened, kicker Josh Jasper did not find out that the fake was on until only about ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-10-16T07:51:54Z)

Mainz seeks to extend unbeaten run

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -Mainz is seeking to extend an amazing winning run, while Bayern Munich is hoping to recover from a series of setbacks when the Bundesliga resumes this weekend. Mainz has won all seven of its league matches so far and heads into ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-14T11:29:01Z)

Jazz beat Lakers 99-94 with Hayward's 26 points

Rookie Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz shrugged off a 19-point third quarter by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-94 on Sunday night and run their preseason record to 6-0. Bryant, coming off arthroscopic surgery on his right ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-18T05:19:12Z)

Caron scores 1st NHL goal, Thomas stops 31 shots to lift Bruins to 4-1 win over Devils

NEWARK, N.J. - Rookie Jordan Caron sparked Boston's four-goal second period with his first NHL tally, and Tim Thomas made 31 saves in the Bruins' 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Michael Ryder, Shawn Thornton and Milan Lucic also ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-17T01:38:29Z)

James Franco Poses In Drag For Magazine Cover

What would we do without James Franco? Who else in Hollywood is so fond of the career curveball that he suddenly pops up as a serial killer on "General Hospital," then turns around and cameos on "30 Rock" as a pillow-humping perv? He's been attending a ... (Source: Mtv.ca 2010-10-06T20:21:03Z)

James Franco Poses In Drag On The Cover of Candy Magazine

Call James Franco whatever you want, but don't call him boring. Franco is on the cover of the latest issue of Candy magazine donning thick blue eye shadow, black liner, candy-red lips and women's clothing. The photo was shot by controversial ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-10-06T15:13:15Z)

Amanda Jesse and Thomas Ridgely

Amanda Lynn Jesse and Thomas Eric Ridgely were married Wednesday in the Town of Milton, N.Y. Carlos M. Calderon III, a town justice there, officiated at the courthouse. The bride, 30, and the bridegroom, 31, met at Indiana University , from which they both ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-17T01:52:48Z)

Discount Retailers Seemingly Immune to Economic Turbulence

Discount variety stores have fared better than other retailers during the employment crisis. With unemployment rates remaining high and economic turbulence continuing, shoppers are still looking to save on purchases. Consumers are staying away from non ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-13T12:41:47Z)

Dortmund goes top as Hamburg beats Mainz in Bundesliga

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The amazing run of Mainz ends in a 1-0 loss to Hamburg on a last-gasp goal on Saturday, costing Mainz the lead in the Bundesliga and its seven-win streak to start the season. Mainz slipped to second place on goal difference ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-16T17:03:05Z)

Jazz 99, Lakers 94

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rookie Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz shrugged off a 19-point third quarter by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-94 on Sunday night and run their preseason record to 6-0. Bryant, coming off arthroscopic ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-18T05:26:21Z)

Grandma's Ashes Sold at Florida Yard Sale

A bargain hunter in Fort Walton Beach walked away from a recent yard sale with Grandma Marge's ashes. Some of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend yard sale hosted by ... (Source: WOKV.com 2010-10-14T10:24:35Z)

James Franco Drags Up For Transexual Fashion Magazine

Here's a virtually unrecognisable James Franco all dragged up on the cover of the autumn issue of Candy. The actor was shot by renowned fashion photographer Terry Richardson for the magazine, which calls itself "the world's first transversal style ... (Source: Entertainmentwise 2010-10-06T18:19:22Z)

Agent Josh Luchs Comes Clean About Two Decades Inside the Dirtiest Business in Sports;Confesses to

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In the explosive cover story of this week's October 18, 2010, issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, on newsstands tomorrow, Josh Luchs confesses to providing college football players with thousands of dollars, concert tickets, free ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-13T13:10:25Z)

Microchip Makers Posting Profits Despite Weak Consumer Demand The Bedford Report ...

Shares of AMD rose sharply in after hours trading yesterday after the company reported third quarter earnings of 15 cents a share not counting losses related to its factory spinoff -- well ahead of consensus analyst estimates forecasting earnings in the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-15T16:42:48Z)

Guilbeau: LSU vs. McNeese State will not come down to a fake field goal

BATON ROUGE -- The amazing thing about LSU's wondrous win at the University of Florida last week was that head football coach Les Miles' muddled clock management may have actually helped his cause. As it happened, kicker Josh Jasper did not find out that ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-10-17T09:02:18Z)

Probe of Cynthia Curry's airport billing ends with no charges

One-half of those funds would go to the employee and the rest would cover CWC's overhead, including employee benefits. Any remaining funds would be kept by CWC as profit, according to Scruggs' memo. Records, however, show Curry repeatedly double-charged ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-19T03:37:48Z)

Grandma's ashes accidentally sold

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter walked away with them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-15T08:57:30Z)

Threepenny Opera 's Brian Charles Rooney to Make Solo Manhattan Concert Debut

Brian Charles Rooney, who was in the most recent Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera , will make his solo concert debut at Joe's Pub Oct. 24 at 7:30 PM. Rooney and Fred Sauter co-conceived the act. Christopher Vassiliades is musical director. "Are ... (Source: Playbill 2010-10-15T14:33:57Z)

Former CU star McGhee denies SI allegations

LONE TREE — It took a few days of cajoling from family and friends and time spent thinking about it, but former Colorado linebacker Kanavis McGhee finally decided he had to say something. A Sports Illustrated article, which alleged McGhee took $2,500 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-15T06:55:49Z)

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