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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 9:42 am

one Palestinian killed in Israel's raid on Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are aiming, despite resistance within their own camps, to secure a peace deal within a year. (Source: Ya Libnan 2010-09-05T18:13:11Z)

Deutsche Bank plans $12.4 billion capital increase

Germany's biggest bank, Deutsche Bank AG, on Sunday announced plans to raise at least €9.8 billion ($12.4 billion) in a capital increase intended mainly to finance a takeover of retail lender Deutsche Postbank AG ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-12T16:31:49Z)

Saints top Vikings

... Brees and the Saints ... NFL Players Association said the union would like to see a labor agreement with the league worked out quickly. "I think the players would love to have a deal done by November," NFLPA (Source: Olympian 2010-09-10T07:08:41Z)

No DTE Rail layoffs planned after company sale

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.—No layoffs are planned at DTE Rail Services' operations in Nebraska, Colorado and Indiana after the company is acquired by FreightCar America Inc. FreightCar spokesman Laurence ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-10T14:11:02Z)

Continental Airlines Reaches Tentative Agreement With Its Technicians On New Labor Contract - Quick ...

(RTTNews) - Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL: News ) announced Friday that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters or IBT representing Continental ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T14:18:11Z)

FreightCar America buys DTE Rail Services

DTE Rail Services is being sold in a $23.2 million deal signed Wednesday and announced Thursday to employees at the Grand Island plant. FreightCar America Inc., publicly traded on the NASDAQ as RAIL, is ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-09-11T02:35:29Z)

Saints scrap to victory over Vikings in season opener

... Brees and the Saints ... the NFL Players Association said the union would like to see a labor agreement with the league worked out quickly. "I think the players would love to have a deal done by November," NFLPA (Source: Delaware Online 2010-09-10T07:44:29Z)

A Victoria Grape Escape

BRITISH COLUMBIA ... Canada, The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, has produced a perfect pairing of wine country by day and boutique hotel by night with its Grape Escape package. The offer pairs up the best of Vancouver Island (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-01T18:10:46Z)

Microsoft Breaks Into Google's Unwalled Garden, Unfolds Bing App To Verizon Android Users

Redmond, Washington -- Late last year, when Microsoft introduced a downloadable application for the iPhone from Apple, it set off some sensation in the tech world. Android owners who have been longing for a new ... (Source: ebrandz.com 2010-08-31T12:42:40Z)

Tickets on Sale Monday for Chivas de Guadalajara

RENTON, Wash.- Tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the Seattle Sounders FC friendly with CD Chivas de Guadalajara on October 12, on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT and the match will ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-11T20:14:55Z)

Israeli PM: Palestinian recognition of Israel's Jewish character crucial for ...

Israel's prime minister touched a raw nerve with the Palestinians on Sunday by demanding they recognize Israel as a Jewish state — something they have long rejected. Benjamin Netanyahu ... Veteran Palestinian ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-12T14:58:46Z)

A resounding victory over Lawrence for Notre Dame football

... head coach in the Philadelphia Catholic League, Chappy Moore has been a part of his fair share of big opening ... The Irish made a serious statement by steamrolling neighborhood rival Lawrence, 47-0, (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-12T01:44:12Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital, an investment firm with strong ties to Latin America. The fast-food chain's chairman and CEO, John Chidsey, (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

Deutsche Bank to raise 9.8bn euros for Postbank takeover (Roundup)

Frankfurt - Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, is to raise at least 9.8 billion euros (12.5 billion dollars) in new capital for a full takeover of competitor Postbank, the firm said Sunday. The bank's ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-12T15:48:52Z)

Subseafloor Observatories Installed To Run Dynamic Experiments

Marine geologists have returned from two months at sea off British Columbia, Canada, where ... boreholes), were installed 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Vancouver Island, Canada. Each CORK is packed with ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-08T13:08:59Z)

York Catholic cruises to girls' tennis win

... definitely a rebuilding year," head coach ... York Catholic's win on the No. 2 court, beating Lily Horner, 6-0, 6-0, before Dumler added a win at No. 3 with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Jenn Oaster. Thomas, the Lady Irish' (Source: York Daily Record 2010-09-01T23:54:22Z)

NFL NOTEBOOK: NFLPA chief Mawae retires as player

The president of the NFL Players Association said he got one offer from a team this year ... Vikings-Saints ratings high The Vikings-Saints opener Thursday night earned the highest preliminary rating for a regular ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-11T04:58:39Z)

Verizon Gets Bing Android App (PC World)

PC World - Verizon customers with Android phones looking for an alternative to Google can now turn to Bing. In an exclusive deal announced Monday between Verizon and Microsoft, a Bing search app will be offered free ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-31T04:14:26Z)

Microsoft says Bing on Verizon Android not exclusive

Microsoft today partly confirmed and downplayed its deal for Bing on Verizon's Android phones . It told SAI that there would be multiple Android phones on the carrier that would use Bing by default, but ... (Source: Electronista 2010-09-09T19:48:39Z)

Tickets for Chivas friendly on sale at 10 a.m. Monday

... go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the Seattle Sounders FC friendly with CD Chivas de Guadalajara on October 12, on the Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT and the match will be televised live ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-11T20:07:45Z)

Lawrence @ Notre Dame

... head coach in the Philadelphia Catholic League, Chappy Moore has been a part of his fair share of big opening ... The Irish made a serious statement by steamrolling neighborhood rival Lawrence, 47-0, (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-11T23:42:30Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

Burger King, led by Chief Executive Officer John Chidsey , gets about two-thirds of its revenue from the U.S. and Canada. The chain also operates in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia. Total sales fell 1.4 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

At least one Palestinian killed in Israel's raid on Gaza tunnels

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are aiming, despite resistance within their own camps, to secure a peace deal within a year. (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-05T08:04:44Z)

Deutsche Bank plans $12.4 billion capital increase, takeover offer for Postbank

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest bank, Deutsche Bank AG , on Sunday announced plans to raise at least euro9.8 billion ($12.4 billion) in a capital increase intended partly to finance a full takeover of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-12T15:13:05Z)

A Victoria Grape Escape BC Vineyard and Boutique Hotel Pairing for a Flavourful Fall Getaway

BRITISH COLUMBIA ... wineries BC and Canada have to offer, bringing home 21 medals in 13 different categories at the 2010 All-Canadian Wine Championships. "Pairing up the natural beauty of Vancouver Island Island ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-01T18:17:56Z)

Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital Offer

Burger King gets about two-thirds of its revenue from the U.S. and Canada. The chain also operates in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia. Total sales fell 1.4 percent to $2.5 billion in the year ended June 30, (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T16:50:50Z)

Continental reaches contract deal with technicians

Continental Airlines Inc. said Friday ... The employees are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. "This is a good agreement that recognizes the hard work of our technicians," said Mike Bonds, (Source: Product Design & Development 2010-09-10T16:12:43Z)

Continental, Teamsters reach tentative labor agreement

Continental Airlines Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have come to a tentative agreement on a new labor contract for the Houston-based airline's aircraft maintenance technicians and ... (Source: Houston Business Journal 2010-09-10T19:11:41Z)

Chivas Sides to Face Off for Club Silver

penalty kicks will be used to decide the winner if the match ends in a draw. Chivas de Guadalajara won the first edition of the ChivaClásico, which was held on September 23, 2009 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, (Source: soccer365.com 2010-09-10T15:51:15Z)

DTE Rail plans to keep, retrain employees

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — No layoffs are planned at DTE Rail Services' operations in Colorado, Nebraska and Indiana after the company is acquired by FreightCar America Inc. FreightCar spokesman Laurence ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-11T07:07:30Z)

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