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Deals of the Hour / September 13, 2010, 1:44 am

Obama: Feds will help Calif. after gas explosion

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the federal government's help in the wake of the natural gas pipeline explosion that killed at least four people ... The blast in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay left a giant ... (Source: KGUN 9 2010-09-11T23:42:30Z)

New global rules aim to strengthen banks

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-12T19:52:15Z)

Source: Regulators agree on new capital rules for banks as part of global ...

... representatives of major central banks agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. The ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by governments following the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-12T17:50:34Z)

Obama: Feds ready to help after Calif. explosion

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the ... what led up to the Thursday blast that killed at least four people and injured dozens of others in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-11T20:07:45Z)

Library a place built for the letters of the law

Local and area judges joined members of the Johnson County Bar Association on Wednesday for the official unveiling of the new law library and attorney conference center in the Guinn Justice Center. The occasion ... (Source: Cleburne Times-Review 2010-09-10T21:56:19Z)

Jimmy Johnson blitzed with 'Survivor' questions

MIAMI — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about football. " (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

Liverpool owners face tough decision has bank deadline looms

George Gillett Jr. made a lot of money when he sold the Montreal Canadiens and the Bell Centre. It appears he'll lose plenty when Liverpool soccer club is finally sold. Gillett and partner Tom Hicks have ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-12T22:15:25Z)

Deutsche Bahn, Siemens clash on train cost -magazine

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn is unhappy with the ... Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson) Keywords: DEUTSCHEBAHN/SIEMENS (+49 69 7565 1187; edward. (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T13:05:25Z)

Obama tells Schwarzenegger feds ready to help after deadly pipeline explosion in ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger to offer the ... what led up to the Thursday blast that killed at least four people and injured dozens of others in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. In a progress report resembling that ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-11T21:19:20Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys give WR Miles Austin long-awaited new deal

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-10T11:19:14Z)

Acting judge ignores deal in sentencing former Gardner day-care provider

... Johnson County judge on Wednesday sentenced a former Gardner day-care provider to more than two years ... Judah's attorney, Brian Costello, said his client contends the child probably broke his leg while in a ... (Source: Olathe Daily News 2010-09-11T04:15:42Z)

Hodgson says Liverpool can't win EPL w/out new owners -- Sky Sports

Liverpool coach Roy Hodgson said the club needs new owners before it can challenge ... and American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are anxious to push through a sale. Hodgson is hoping that things in the ... (Source: New York Post 2010-09-12T15:41:43Z)

U.S. Dollar Declines Against Major Rivals

Asian stocks advanced today. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.9%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2%, China's Shangai composite index soared 0.9%, New Zealand's NZX 50 index gained 0.6%, South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.9%, (Source: RTT News 2010-09-13T07:26:36Z)

UConn-SNY Deal Ignites Cable Tussle

... Sept. 11 game against Texas Southern at Rentschler Field ... begun its UConn-related programming, showing coach Randy Edsall's press conference on Tuesday. A season preview special, with coverage from Ann Arbor, (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-09-02T09:55:40Z)

SOLOMON: Edsall needs to get on the right page

Randy Edsall decided to pick a fight with UConn football fans last week, essentially saying that UConn fans don't act big time like those at Michigan — the team that embarrassed the Huskies a week ago in Ann ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-13T05:39:14Z)

Tours offer view of Miami from river

MIAMI – The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-09-12T06:37:41Z)

Touring the Miami River

MIAMI • The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are ... (Source: Victorville Daily Press 2010-09-07T20:55:27Z)

Day care owner gets jail over broken leg

... Johnson County judge has sentenced a former Gardner day care provider to more than two years for allegedly ... Judah's attorney, Brian Costello, said his client contends the child probably broke his leg while in ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-12T05:11:47Z)

Lady Gaga sweeps MTV Video Music Awards with 8 wins, including video of the year

MTV officials in Los Angeles now say Lady Gaga's eight-win sweep at Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards was not a VMA record. Peter Gabriel previously won 10 for "Sledgehammer" in 1987. The outrageous singer picked ... (Source: KFSM.com 2010-09-13T03:44:42Z)

MTV awards go gaga for Gaga

Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, winning multiple moonmen trophies, including best video of the year. The outrageous singer picked up the biggest prize of the ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-13T05:03:27Z)

Global regulators agree on new bank standards

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:40:55Z)

Tours along Miami River full of history

MIAMI -- The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in ... just talk about who lives where: It's strictly a rich-and-famous thing," said historian Paul George, who leads the boat tours. "My tours are heavily ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-12T04:00:12Z)

Coach becomes 'Survivor' celebrity

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-12T05:11:47Z)

Asia Shares Buoyed by China, U.S. Data and Basel Deal

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225> rose 1.4 percent, while the MSCI index of Asian shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS> was up 1.6 percent as the data encouraged investors to return to riskier assets. (Source: ABC News 2010-09-13T04:41:58Z)

Shares and euro buoyed by strong China data and Basel

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average <.N225> closed 0.9 percent higher, while the MSCI index of Asian shares outside Japan <.MIAPJ0000PUS> jumped 1.8 percent as encouraging Chinese and U.S. data encouraged investors to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:05:08Z)

Lady Gaga cleans up at MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, winning multiple trophies, including best video of the year. With tears in her eyes, she picked up the biggest prize of the night ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Torres eager for new owners at Liverpool

Unpopular Reds co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks put the club up for sale earlier this year and although a number of consortiums have shown fleeting interest, no buyer has tabled a concrete offer ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-01T08:23:47Z)

I WAS THINKING: Edsall in the wrong for calling out UConn fans

Randy Edsall decided to pick a fight with UConn football fans last week, essentially saying that UConn fans don't act big-time like those at Michigan — the team that embarrassed UConn a week ago in Ann Arbor. (Source: Register Citizen 2010-09-12T05:18:57Z)

Bilfinger mulling sale or IPO for Australia unit -report

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Construction firm Bilfinger Berger is considering selling or carrying out an initial public offering for its Australian business, German ... by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson, + (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T12:29:38Z)

Germany's EnBW mulls closing nuclear plant - paper

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - EnBW ( EBKG ... ID:nLDE6840EZ] (Reporting by Edward Taylor ; Editing by Hugh Lawson ; +49 69 7565 1187; edward.taylor@thomsonreuters.com; edward.taylor.thomsonreuters.com@reuters. (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

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