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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 11:42 pm

Joe Girardi finalizes 3-year deal to stay with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi   (FSY) has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league championships series. The Yankees made the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T20:29:34Z)

Joe Girardi finalizes Yankees deal

NEW YORK -- Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league Championships Series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T19:46:37Z)

This Is a Test

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—Why did Barack Obama decide to campaign for Rep. Tom Perriello, of all members of the House, on the Friday before Election Day? Obama said it was a test. "We always say we want integrity from our politicians," he told the crowd in ... (Source: Slate 2010-10-30T02:56:07Z)

Linda Norgrove's parents refuse to blame US for death

The parents of Linda Norgrove , the aid worker killed during a failed rescue attempt in Afghanistan , said today that her kidnap was their worst nightmare but they did not blame US forces for her death. In their first full interview since she died, John ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-29T14:03:02Z)

PETA offers to help cash-strapped Lindsay pay for her rehab treatment

London, Oct 29 – Officials at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered to sponsor cash-strapped Lindsay Lohan's rehab treatment. The help, however, comes with a condition – if the actress eats a vegan diet for the remainder of ... (Source: Real Bollywood 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

MGM bankruptcy, Spyglass deal wins OK

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer creditors voted in favor of a bankruptcy plan that puts founders of Spyglass Entertainment at its helm, dealing a blow to Lions Gate Entertainment's merger proposal, a source familiar with the situation said. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

Parents of British hostage laud U.S. on truth

LONDON — The parents of British aid worker Linda Norgrove say the U.S. military deserves credit for coming clean on suspicions that she was killed by her would-be liberators. The 36-year-old died in a botched rescue operation following her kidnapping by ... (Source: Army Times 2010-10-29T11:47:01Z)

Jury Convicts 2 In Anna Nicole Smith Case

LOS ANGELES - A jury on Thursday convicted Anna Nicole Smith's psychiatrist Khristine Eroshevich and boyfriend Howard K. Stern of conspiracy counts but acquitted the doctor who prescribed drugs for her of all charges. The only conviction against Stern was ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T22:10:58Z)

Spurned by NBA, Allen Iverson signs two-year contract with Turkish team Besiktas

The Associated Press NEW YORK, N.Y. - Forget about South Beach. Allen Iverson is taking his talent to Turkey. The former NBA MVP has signed a US$4-million, two-year contract with Turkish club Besiktas after waiting in vain all off-season for an offer from ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-29T21:34:00Z)

Iran set to restart talks after Nov. 10

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a letter to the EU's foreign policy chief that Iran is ready to hold talks "in a place and on a date convenient to both sides," the official news agency reported. Since the break-off in talks, the ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-29T22:52:44Z)

Iverson agrees deal with Turkey's Besiktas

Allen Iverson has agreed in principle to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Turkish professional basketball team Besiktas. Iverson is expected to officially sign with the club this weekend and will begin his overseas career the week of Nov. 8. His ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T07:00:41Z)

PETA To Help Pay Lindsay Lohan's Rehab Bill If She Gives Up Meat

Celebs.Gather.com reports the animal rights group PETA will pay a portion of actress Lindsay Lohan's $53,000 rehab bill if she stops eating meat. Following a violation of her parole for failing two court-ordered drug tests, Lohan is required to stay in ... (Source: CattleNetwork.com 2010-10-29T14:53:08Z)

UK hostage's parents credit US for coming clean

LONDON — The parents of British aid worker Linda Norgrove say the U.S. military deserves credit for coming clean on suspicions that she was killed by her would-be liberators. The 36-year-old died in a botched rescue operation following her kidnapping by ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T18:06:24Z)

Jury convicts psychiatrist, boyfriend in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case

LOS ANGELES - A jury has absolved Anna Nicole Smith's doctor of prescribing excessive drugs for her but convicted her boyfriend and a psychiatrist of conspiring to use fake names on prescriptions, in a case that refocused attention on the deceased model's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T15:07:27Z)

MGM in deal to cut debt

In a major step toward ending a tortuous yearlong process to reorganize the beleaguered studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer creditors have approved a plan to enter a prepackaged bankruptcy and hand over management to the chief executives of Spyglass Entertainment ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-30T01:01:35Z)

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Iran says it's ready to restart nuclear talks

VIENNA -- Iran offered on Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-30T04:29:11Z)

Obama rallies for loyalist in final dash

Charlottesville, Va. — Fighting to the end, President Barack Obama on Friday devoted shrinking campaign time for one endangered Virginia Democrat, calling his bid a national test case of whether a person of integrity can win. The president, bracing for ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-30T04:57:49Z)

Michigan man found dead with Amber Alert victim, 15, faced sex charges

The 15-year-old girl found dead with a 38-year-old man Wednesday night after an Amber Alert was issued for her was supposed to testify against him in court that day in a sexual assault case. The bodies of Taylor E. Manley, 15, and Raymond R. Bush, 38, both ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-28T19:33:30Z)

Verizon Wireless, FCC strike deal on 'mystery charges'

The Federal Communications Commission says that Verizon Wireless has agreed to change some of its business practices and shell out at least $77.8 million to resolve the government's investigation into three years of unjustified charges to some 15 million ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-29T00:41:18Z)

Verizon Wireless settles with FCC over false data charges

The Federal Communications Commission reached a record $25 million settlement on Thursday with Verizon Wireless over false data charges, in a move meant to show that the agency is stepping up scrutiny of consumer billing practices. The settlement brings ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-29T03:47:25Z)

UPDATE 1-MGM bankruptcy, Spyglass deal wins OK

LOS ANGELES, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer creditors voted in favor of a bankruptcy plan that puts founders of Spyglass Entertainment at its helm, dealing a blow to Lions Gate Entertainment's ( LGF.N ) merger proposal, a source familiar with the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-30T01:15:54Z)

FCC: Verizon Wireless must pay nearly $78M over fake fees

NEW YORK — Federal regulators say Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay a fine of $25 million and at least $52.8 million in refunds to customers who inadvertently racked up data charges on their phones over the last three years. The Federal Communications ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

Allen Iverson signs a two-year deal with Turkish club

Allen Iverson is taking his talents abroad. While stars like LeBron James and Chris Bosh headed for South Beach and Amare Stoudemire decided to star on Broadway, Iverson, a pint-sized former MVP and scoring champion, couldn't find a suitable home in the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-30T03:39:04Z)

Vulnerable Virginia Democrat Tom Perriello To Get A Boost From Obama

ABC's Michael Falcone reports: Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello , one of this year's most endangered House Democrats, is getting something that no other Congressional candidate has received this year: an exclusive, public visit from President Barack Obama ... (Source: ABC News Blogs 2010-10-26T21:30:24Z)

Girardi signs the deal with Yankees

New york • The Yankees and manager Joe Girardi finalized a new contract Friday that runs through the 2013 season. A person familiar with Girardi's contract told The Associated Press on Thursday that the deal is worth $9 million. Girardi would be able ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Autopsy: Abducted Mich. girl shot multiple times

NEWPORT, Mich. — A Michigan medical examiner has ruled that the death of a 15-year-old girl who was abducted was a homicide and that the man suspected of kidnapping her killed himself. The Wayne County medical examiner's office says Thursday that 38 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-28T19:26:20Z)

PETA comes to LiLo's rescue

Officials at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered to sponsor cash-strapped Lindsay Lohan's rehab treatment. The help, however, comes with a condition – if the actress eats a vegan diet for the remainder of her stay. The Mean ... (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-10-29T16:47:40Z)

Police say Michigan man abducted, killed teen before her testimony in Amber Alert case

NEWPORT - Authorities believe a man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl abducted the girl from her home on the morning she was to testify against him and killed her later that day before killing himself. Raymond R. Bush, 38, of Newport, who ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-29T21:55:28Z)

Jury's in: Anna Nicole Smith's no addict

L OS ANGELES — A final chapter in Anna Nicole Smith 's made-for-tabloids life story has ended with a jury absolving her doctor of prescribing excessive drugs and convicting a psychiatrist and Smith's lawyer-boyfriend of conspiring to fake names on ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T04:07:42Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 10:40 pm

M/I Homes Announces Early Tender Offer Results and Extension of the Early Tender Premium ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) announced today the preliminary results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash  any and all of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T02:51:20Z)

Discount Airfare on New JetBlue Route from Anchorage to Long Beach

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-Alaska's skies will be more crowded this spring as airline JetBlue Airways plans to add Anchorage to its upcoming schedules. Starting May 26 next year, JetBlue will make Anchorage its 65th city launching seasonal daily non-stop service ... (Source: KTVA 2010-10-28T17:38:58Z)

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Gardner predicts 47 percent voter turnout on Tuesday

► Politico: Supporting Ayotte follows Palin's pattern of backing high-profile women in GOP primaries John DiStaso's Granite Status: NHIOP to host WMUR-Union Leader 'Granite State Debates' Reader comments: 10 Updated, 5:35 p.m. The state's two leading ... (Source: Union Leader 2010-10-29T18:42:12Z)

Business park asks state to investigate

The board that oversees the New Orleans Regional Business Park has asked the state inspector general to investigate a recent audit's findings that the agency misspent nearly $60,000 in federal grants and failed to keep proper records of another $95,000 in ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-29T13:05:46Z)

Samsung's Galaxy Tab -- to rival Apple's iPad -- launches Nov. 11 with $599.99 price tag

Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Tab , one of the first tablet computers to challenge Apple Inc.'s smash-hit iPad, is set to land in Verizon Wireless stores on Nov. 11 and sell for $599.99. Verizon said Wednesday it would offer optional 3G data plans for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-20T19:07:11Z)

Tyra Banks Granted Protection From "Mentally Unstable" Stalker

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Tyra Banks has been granted protection from a "mentally unstable celebrity stalker." The "America's Next Top Model" honcho filed documents in Los Angeles Superior Court for a restraining order against a man who claims ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-20T13:16:26Z)

Samsung sees tough chip and LCD outlook after strong Q3

By Miyoung Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co <005930.KS>, the world's top maker of memory chips, hopes surging smartphone sales can offset slumping demand for chips and screens but analysts still expect profits to drop by 25 percent in the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T05:20:28Z)

Kristoffer Polaha to Life Unexpected 's Die-Hard Fans: Our Little TV Family Thanks You!

Greetings, gentle readers and fellow travelers of the blogosphere! Kristoffer Polaha here in the last week of October with a special rerun-episode blog. Last week we left off with things heading south for Cate and Ryan, while passions were heating up for ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-27T00:29:21Z)

Hodes touts $2.24M federal grant to plan commuter rail from Concord to Boston

CONCORD – The state has been awarded a $2.24 million federal grant to plan for the restoration of commuter rail from Concord to Boston. The state will use the money to study the best way to bring back rail service, including costs, ridership figures ... (Source: Union Leader 2010-10-24T23:55:56Z)

Stoneridge Announces Completion of Cash Tender Offer

WARREN, Ohio , Oct. 19 -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding 11-1/2% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Notes") and has accepted for purchase all of the $154,000 ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Twitter Monitoring Service JournalistTweets Enhanced by Cision

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cision, the leading provider of PR software ( http://us.cision.com/products_services/cisionpoint ), services and tools for the media and public relations industry, today announced significant enhancements to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

AT&T Announces Samsung Focus and HTC Surround for November 8th

AT&T has officially confirmed the November 8th launch of the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 devices. Both devices will be sold for $199.99, with the LG Optimus 7 being launched the week after for the same price after new agreement. (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T19:17:59Z)

Iran set to restart talks after Nov. 10

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a letter to the EU's foreign policy chief that Iran is ready to hold talks "in a place and on a date convenient to both sides," the official news agency reported. Since the break-off in talks, the ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-29T22:52:44Z)

Improper, undocumented spending found at eastern New Orleans business park

An internal audit of the New Orleans Regional Business Park shows that the agency last year misspent nearly $60,000 in federal grants and failed to keep proper records of another $95,000 in grant-related spending. The organization, which operates a 7,700 ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-27T23:52:23Z)

AT&T to Sell IPad Directly To Businesses

AT&T Inc. said it will market Apple Inc.'s iPad directly to businesses, seeking to tap the increasing appetite within corporations for tablet computers and the wireless applications that make them hum. The company will offer iPad Wi-Fi and 3G models ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-16T17:17:24Z)

Events offer a lesson in Jewish culture

Jews in South Florida and around the world will be coming together for a first-of-its-kind learning event that will celebrate a historic milestone. The Global Day of Jewish Learning, which will be observed worldwide Nov. 7, is a chance for all Jewish ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T03:04:28Z)

BlackBerry Torch coming to AT&T in two fresh colors next month

* BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 available in red and white on Nov. 7. * New Windows Phone 7 devices from HTC and Samsung will be available in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online for $199.99 on Nov. 8 with the LG Quantum arriving in the ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Iran says it's ready to restart nuclear talks

VIENNA -- Iran offered on Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-30T04:29:11Z)

Tyra Banks Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Stalker

The alleged stalker named Marten Williams, Jr. is ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Tyra Banks and her family until October 28. Supermodel-turned-TV personality Tyra Banks has been granted a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-10-20T07:47:09Z)

JetBlue will start service to Anchorage in summer 2011

One of the nation's major discount airlines announced Wednesday it will begin seasonal nonstop flights to Anchorage next year. JetBlue Airways said that it will fly a single daily flight between Anchorage and Long Beach, Calif., from May 26 to Sept. 6. It ... (Source: McClatchy 2010-10-29T16:26:11Z)

JetBlue announces service to Anchorage in summer 2011

One of the nation's major discount airlines announced Wednesday it will begin seasonal nonstop flights to Anchorage next year. One of the nation's major discount airlines announced Wednesday it will begin seasonal nonstop flights to Anchorage next year ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-10-28T02:15:32Z)

Tyra Banks granted 10-day restraining order against 'stalker'

Supermodel-turned-TV personality Tyra Banks has been granted a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker who has "targeted and harassed" the star since 2006. The "America's Next Top Model" host asked a judge to grant her request for a ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-20T22:06:09Z)

Iran accepts offer to reopen nuclear talks

VIENNA — Iran offered yesterday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program, in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:50:39Z)

Audit questions NO business park spending

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An audit finds the New Orleans Regional Business Park misspent nearly $60,000 in federal grants and failed to keep proper records of another $95,000 in grant-related spending. The organization that runs a 7,700-acre business campus in ... (Source: WLOX 2010-10-28T15:22:57Z)

Travelers Announces Tender Offer for its 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated ...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV : ) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") any and all of its $1.0 billion in outstanding 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2067 (the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

Probe Details Culpability Of Nazi-Era Diplomats

During the Third Reich, Germany's foreign ministry staff across Europe cooperated in the mass murder of Jews and others, according to a government-sponsored study released Thursday in Berlin. The report says German diplomats during the Nazi era were far ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

AT&T to offer HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

The second week of November is shaping up to be absolutely monstrous. Verizon is said to have a slew of devices on the way, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going to be making a huge splash and now AT&T has announced that it will be bringing two Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T20:02:08Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit Pays Off

(Adds analyst comments in fifth, final paragraphs, updates euro in 10th.) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

Jim Luther

Jerry Bird: "The out of control spending, the out of control borrowing has to stop, and it's gonna when we elect Charlie Bass and Jim Luther on November 2!"/ Applause We're at a Republican house party in Mason, a small, affluent town on the ... (Source: NHPR 2010-10-29T14:17:21Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit, Budget Cuts Pay Off

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's fortunes before elections next year in six of Germany's 16 states. Merkel ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 9:40 pm

Barrett continues attacks on Walker in campaign's final debate

Madison - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett continued his attacks Friday on Republican Scott Walker, but Walker said in a final debate his policies reflect voters' desire for lower taxes and smaller government. As he has in the previous two ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-30T01:08:45Z)

Foley's turnaround skills tested in textile industry's struggles

Tom Foley, who says his business experience provides the qualifications to jump from the corporate boardroom into the Connecticut governor's office, has all the trappings of a successful executive. There's the picturesque lakeside mansion on a private road ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit Pays Off

(Adds analyst comments in fifth, final paragraphs, updates euro in 10th.) Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T12:08:30Z)

New Husqvarna Hedge Trimmers: Light and Efficient

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Weight, balance and power are essential to effective performance with a hedge trimmer. With the introduction of the 122HD45 and 122HD60, these new Husqvarna hedge trimmers offer the perfect blend of each of these ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-29T11:25:33Z)

AT&T Announces Samsung Focus and HTC Surround for November 8th

AT&T has officially confirmed the November 8th launch of the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround Windows Phone 7 devices. Both devices will be sold for $199.99, with the LG Optimus 7 being launched the week after for the same price after new agreement. (Source: PhoneNews.com 2010-10-29T19:17:59Z)

New Consumer Trimmers Offer Convenience and Multi-Functionality

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 -- Line trimmers are essential for a well-groomed yard. Husqvarna has created two new trimmers to create curb appeal with the new 128DJx and 122C. (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101029/CL90609 ) (Photo:  http://www ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-29T10:56:55Z)

Barrett, Walker spar over jobs in last debate

Republican Scott Walker said in Friday's governor's race debate that voters were "sick and tired" of attacks being made against him in the campaign, while his Democratic opponent Tom Barrett said Walker wasn't being honest about his plans for cutting taxes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Minn. hopefuls vie to be seen as 'jobs governor'

With bins of aircraft parts at his back, Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer told the plant founder's life story as if it were his own, talking about sweating over paychecks and vendor bills to get a new manufacturing business off the ground. Days ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-28T13:06:57Z)

Kristoffer Polaha to Life Unexpected 's Die-Hard Fans: Our Little TV Family Thanks You!

Greetings, gentle readers and fellow travelers of the blogosphere! Kristoffer Polaha here in the last week of October with a special rerun-episode blog. Last week we left off with things heading south for Cate and Ryan, while passions were heating up for ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-27T00:29:21Z)

Dannel Malloy And Tom Foley Clash In Third Televised Debate; Final TV Debate Is Next Tuesday Night

In their third televised debate, Democrat Dannel Malloy and Republican Tom Foley clashed Tuesday in their race for governor over the state budget, binding arbitration and who was telling the truth about Foley's health care plan. With only two weeks left in ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-19T19:37:00Z)

"Mission Impossible 4" called "Ghost Protocol" (3)

(L-R)Producer Bryan Burk, actors Jeremy Renner, Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, film director Brad Bird and executive producer Jeffrey Chernov pose during a news conference for the film "Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol" in Dubai October 28, 2010. The fourth ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-10-29T05:20:28Z)

Reach New Heights With Husqvarna Pole Saw

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Working from the ground with a pole saw is faster, easier and requires less man power, but getting into high overhead or dense areas can become problematic. That is why Husqvarna developed its new 327PT5S ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

In final TV debate, Minn. gov. hopefuls get testy

Republican Tom Emmer scolded Democrat Mark Dayton on Friday for making "promises you can't keep" in his bid for Minnesota governor while Dayton accused his rival of taking a sterile view of government. Seated on the same couch where they held their first ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

To stave off Midwest rout, Obama rallies Dems in Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS - Laboring to stave off a Republican rout in the Midwest, President Barack Obama on Saturday rallied his party's base around gubernatorial hopeful Mark Dayton, a rare Midwestern Democrat positioned to buck that trend. In an afternoon rally at ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-24T08:25:21Z)

Tom Cruise says next MI film called 'Ghost Protocol'

The latest film in the Mission: Impossible series will be called "Ghost Protocol," Hollywood star Tom Cruise announced in Dubai on Thursday. "It's not gonna be MI 2, MI 3, MI 4, but it's gonna be Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol... that will be the title ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T14:04:13Z)

BlackBerry Torch coming to AT&T in two fresh colors next month

* BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 available in red and white on Nov. 7. * New Windows Phone 7 devices from HTC and Samsung will be available in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online for $199.99 on Nov. 8 with the LG Quantum arriving in the ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

Probe Details Culpability Of Nazi-Era Diplomats

During the Third Reich, Germany's foreign ministry staff across Europe cooperated in the mass murder of Jews and others, according to a government-sponsored study released Thursday in Berlin. The report says German diplomats during the Nazi era were far ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

Foley's business success haunted by a single word: Bibb

Tom Foley, who says his business experience provides the qualifications to jump from the corporate boardroom into the Connecticut governor's office, has all the trappings of a successful executive. There's the picturesque lakeside mansion on a private road ... (Source: Danbury News-Times 2010-10-29T02:42:59Z)

AT&T to offer HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

The second week of November is shaping up to be absolutely monstrous. Verizon is said to have a slew of devices on the way, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is going to be making a huge splash and now AT&T has announced that it will be bringing two Windows Phone 7 ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-28T20:02:08Z)

Rondo (24 assists) helps Celtics beat Knicks

BOSTON— Doc Rivers met with his team after Friday's shootaround to make sure everyone knew his role. Rajon Rondo's was simple: Spread the ball around. The Celtics point guard immediately put the lesson into practice. Rondo had a triple-double with a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T04:14:52Z)

Merkel Regains Some 'Sparkle' as EU Gambit, Budget Cuts Pay Off

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy victories in Berlin and Brussels offer her a boost as she bids to reverse a decline in her Christian Democrat party's fortunes before elections next year in six of Germany's 16 states. Merkel ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-29T10:49:45Z)

Stoneridge Announces Completion of Cash Tender Offer

WARREN, Ohio , Oct. 19 -- Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer for its outstanding 11-1/2% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Notes") and has accepted for purchase all of the $154,000 ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Travelers Announces Tender Offer for its 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated ...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV : ) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") any and all of its $1.0 billion in outstanding 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2067 (the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

M/I Homes Announces Early Tender Offer Results and Extension of the Early Tender Premium ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: MHO) announced today the preliminary results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash  any and all of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-28T02:51:20Z)

New 'Mission' puts star on Dubai spire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The crew of the latest Mission: Impossible sequel will have at least one tall task: filming shots involving the world's highest building. The filmmakers have revealed little about their plans in Dubai, but star Tom Cruise and ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-29T11:18:23Z)

Twitter Monitoring Service JournalistTweets Enhanced by Cision

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cision, the leading provider of PR software ( http://us.cision.com/products_services/cisionpoint ), services and tools for the media and public relations industry, today announced significant enhancements to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-29T14:10:11Z)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists helps lead Celtics past Knicks

D oc Rivers met with his team after Friday's shootaround to make sure everyone knew his role. Rajon Rondo [ stats ] 's was simple: Spread the ball around. The Celtics [ team stats ] point guard immediately put the lesson into practice. Rondo had a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T03:31:55Z)

Lakeland Times endorses Scott Walker for governor

One can come up with any number of reasons to support Scott Walker for governor, as the editorial board of The Lakeland Times has chosen to do. We could say, truthfully and sadly, that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, the Democratic candidate, simply ... (Source: Lakeland Times 2010-10-29T16:54:49Z)

Events offer a lesson in Jewish culture

Jews in South Florida and around the world will be coming together for a first-of-its-kind learning event that will celebrate a historic milestone. The Global Day of Jewish Learning, which will be observed worldwide Nov. 7, is a chance for all Jewish ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-29T03:04:28Z)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists highlight triple-double as Celtics hold off Knicks

BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks . Rondo had 10 points and 10 rebounds and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T23:28:32Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 8:39 pm

For Perriello, Obama must renew past Virginia magic

CHARLOTTESVILLE , Va. (AP) - President Barack Obama is rallying last-minute support for Rep. Tom Perriello , declaring the first-term congressman has taken his share of tough, courageous votes because he cares about "what is right." Said the president to a ... (Source: Lynchburg News and Advance 2010-10-30T00:54:26Z)

Girardi, Yankees finalize 3-year deal

NEW YORK — Joe Girardi has completed a new three-year contract with the New York Yankees less than a week after the team was thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Rangers in the American league championships series. The Yankees made the announcement Friday ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-30T01:37:23Z)

Dayton, Emmer, Horner and their allies raise last-minute cash

With days left to make their case to voters, the three major party candidates for governor are tapping any and all streams of campaign cash to finance last-minute efforts to spread their messages. But Independence Party candidate Tom Horner's campaign ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T20:22:25Z)

GlaxoSmithKline licenses Amicus drug in $230M deal

GlaxoSmithKline bases its North American operation in Research Triangle Park. GlaxoSmithKline will pay more than $60 million up front and as much as $170 million in future milestone payments to buy the rights to a drug under development for the treatment ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-29T14:53:08Z)

Final TV debate generates heat

The three major-party candidate for governor turned up the volume on their criticism of each other tonight during a debate on Twin Cities Public Television's Almanac . After more than two dozen debates, DFLer Mark Dayton, Republican Tom Emmer and the ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-10-30T01:01:35Z)

Waiting period over for Zoran-Microtune merger

Zoran Corp. said Friday that the regulatory waiting period for its acquisition of Microtune Inc., under the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust act, had expired. Sunnyvale-based Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN) announced in September that it would buy Microtune (NASDAQ: TUNE ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-29T16:33:21Z)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists helps lead Celtics past Knicks

R ajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce [ stats ] scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics [ team stats ] to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks. Rondo had 10 points and 10 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-30T02:20:20Z)

Rajon Rondo's 24 assists highlight triple-double as Celtics hold off Knicks

BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks . Rondo had 10 points and 10 rebounds and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-29T23:28:32Z)

Democrat Tom Barrett and Republican Scott Walker square off in final debate for governor

MADISON (AP) — The final debate in Wisconsin's governor's race gives each candidate one last chance to make their case with a statewide television audience. The debate tonight between Democrat Tom Barrett and Republican Scott Walker is sponsored by a ... (Source: Sheboygan Press.com 2010-10-29T15:21:46Z)

EDF, Constellation announce deal on US reactor

Electricite de France SA and Constellation Energy Group Inc. have agreed to restructure a joint venture to allow the French state-controlled utility to move forward with plans for a third nuclear reactor in Maryland. Under the deal announced late Tuesday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T10:52:07Z)

Tom Barrett, Scott Walker face off in final Wisconsin gubernatorial debate

MADISON — The final debate in Wisconsin's governor's race gives each candidate one last chance to make their case with a statewide television audience. (Links will open in a new window) ♦ Campaign 2010 blog. ♦ Complete coverage of 2010 elections ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-10-29T17:37:46Z)

Constellation: Realized Put Option Value From Announced EDF Deal

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Constellation Energy Group Inc. ( CEG ) will capture the value of an option to sell power plants to partner Electricite de France S.A. without exercising it, company executives said Friday. Earlier this week, the companies announced ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-10-29T14:38:49Z)

UK inquiry takes Ryanair by surprise

BRITISH COMPETITION watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has surprised Ryanair by announcing an investigation into the airline's 29.8 per cent stake in Aer Lingus. Ryanair disputed the OFT's jurisdiction, claiming the case was "legally out of ... (Source: Irish Times 2010-10-29T23:42:51Z)

Vulnerable Virginia Democrat Tom Perriello To Get A Boost From Obama

ABC's Michael Falcone reports: Virginia Rep. Tom Perriello , one of this year's most endangered House Democrats, is getting something that no other Congressional candidate has received this year: an exclusive, public visit from President Barack Obama ... (Source: ABC News Blogs 2010-10-26T21:30:24Z)

Yankees Report: New York finalizes Girardi deal

NEW YORK — Joe Girardi understands that by signing on for three more years with the New York Yankees he'll have the delicate task of guiding an aging Core Four through the final stages of their careers. The Yankees and their manager finalized a new ... (Source: Norwich Bulletin 2010-10-30T03:10:26Z)

GlaxoSmithKline, Amicus Sign Deal To Develop Amigal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD: News ) Friday said it entered into an agreement with UK-based drug maker GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK, GSK.L) to develop and commercialize Amigal, currently in Phase 3 for the treatment of Fabry disease, a rare inherited ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

Lt. Gov. Candidate Tom Nelson in Wausau, Monday

Tom Nelson is running for lieutenant governor to support Tom Barrett's vision to fight for jobs, put state government on a diet and bring honest plans and straight talk to Madison. MILWAUKEE (Press Release) - Lieutenant Governor Candidate Tom Nelson will ... (Source: WSAW 2010-10-25T23:26:07Z)

GSK, Amicus ink $230M deal for Fabry disease

Continuing its push into the rare disease market , GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $60 million up front and up to $170 million in milestone payments for Amicus Therapeutics' Fabry disease drug Amigal (migalastat HCl). Fabry is an inherited disease that ... (Source: FierceBiotech 2010-10-29T12:37:08Z)

In final TV debate, Minn. gov. hopefuls get testy

Republican Tom Emmer scolded Democrat Mark Dayton on Friday for making "promises you can't keep" in his bid for Minnesota governor while Dayton accused his rival of taking a sterile view of government. Seated on the same couch where they held their first ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:13:10Z)

Grizzlies extend deal with O.J. Mayo

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies say they have exercised contract options on guard O.J. Mayo , forward Darrell Arthur and center Hasheem Thabeet . The team said Thursday it exercised the fourth year option on Mayo, who has averaged nearly 18 points ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-28T22:25:17Z)

Recap: Utah vs. Phoenix

Hakim Warrick finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Steve Nash also scored 18 in helping the Phoenix Suns to a 110-94 win over the Utah Jazz. Jason Richardson added 16 points for the Suns, who sank 10-of-26 three- pointers in rebounding from ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-29T05:34:47Z)

Constellation, EDF reach deal on nuclear ventures

Constellation Energy Group and its French nuclear partner, EDF Group, reached an agreement late Tuesday to give EDF full ownership of the proposed third nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs, reviving hopes for the project's future. Under the agreement, EDF ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-27T04:11:16Z)

Rondo's 24 assists help Celtics beat Knicks

BOSTON (AP) — Rajon Rondo   (FSY) had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce   (FSY) scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks . Rondo had 10 ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

Grizzlies pick up contract options on Mayo, Arthur, Thabeet -- but not Carroll

The Grizzlies exercised fourth-year contract options on guard O.J. Mayo and forward Darrell Arthur, and picked up the third-year option on center Hasheem Thabeet this afternoon. Each player will have guaranteed deals through the 2011-12 season in ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-10-29T03:33:06Z)

Girardi signs the deal with Yankees

New york • The Yankees and manager Joe Girardi finalized a new contract Friday that runs through the 2013 season. A person familiar with Girardi's contract told The Associated Press on Thursday that the deal is worth $9 million. Girardi would be able ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Zoran says antitrust waiting period for Microtune buy has passed, will close deal this year

SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — Chip maker Zoran Corp. said Friday that it has received antitrust clearance to purchase Microtune Inc. Microtune makes radio frequency products for consumer electronics and electronic systems for automobiles. The company expects to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-29T15:14:36Z)

OFT to probe Aer Lingus-Ryanair deal

Ryanair 's 30 per cent stake in Aer Lingus is to be the subject of a competition investigation in the UK, it was announced on Friday, more than four years after the budget airline took a stake in the carrier. The unusual move by Britain's Office of ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-10-29T16:19:02Z)

Britain launches probe into Ryanair's stake in Aer Lingus

The UK's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today launched a merger investigation in to Ryanair's minority stake in fellow Irish airline Aer Lingus. The low-fares carrier owns 29.82pc of Aer Lingus and previously made a bold bid to buy out the former state ... (Source: Independent 2010-10-29T10:21:07Z)

Zoran gets antitrust clearance for Microtune deal

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Chip maker Zoran Corp. said Friday that it has received antitrust clearance to purchase Microtune Inc. Microtune makes radio frequency products for consumer electronics and electronic systems for automobiles. The company expects to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-29T15:14:36Z)

This Is a Test

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—Why did Barack Obama decide to campaign for Rep. Tom Perriello, of all members of the House, on the Friday before Election Day? Obama said it was a test. "We always say we want integrity from our politicians," he told the crowd in ... (Source: Slate 2010-10-30T02:56:07Z)

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