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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 1:40 pm

George Will: A cautionary tale of New Deal bureaucracy

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: Billings Gazette 2010-09-17T05:55:58Z)

$1M deal reached in NY state pension fund probe

state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City who raised funds for former state Comptroller ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-16T22:17:50Z)

Shareholders approve UAL, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Iranian president stops in Syria on way to UN

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made the comments during a brief stop in Syria ... in Damascus to discuss starting separate Syria-Israel peace talks. The back-to-back trips underscored the battle for influence in Syria between ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T17:21:58Z)

DOJ, Tech Firms Near Deal in Hiring Probe

Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt Disney Co. unit Pixar Animation, are in the final stages of negotiations with the government, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks are still fluid, (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-16T23:15:06Z)

Chesapeake: Eagle Ford JV Ahead

Chesapeake ... next JV for its Eagle Ford properties in south Texas, according to an article published in Bloomberg. According to the news website, those familiar with this development believe Reliance Industries ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-17T17:23:10Z)

EU sees new momentum in Serbia's membership bid

Serbia has gained new momentum on its path to join the European Union after agreeing to negotiate with its former province of Kosovo, the EU's enlargement ... after meeting Serbian President Boris Tadic and other top ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T16:04:25Z)

UAL, Continental deal gets shareholders' OK

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-09-18T04:14:34Z)

Will: Tailor found himself pressed into conformity

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-18T05:54:47Z)

Krzyzewski getting settled in again at Duke

AP) - Mike Krzyzewski ... recruiting at Duke. But he says that's not a big deal. He says his latest experience with the U.S. team was worth it because "I had 2 of the purest experiences of my life in a five-month ... (Source: WMBF 2010-09-16T21:13:25Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Jews mark the start of Yom Kippur

Jews also ask to be inscribed into the Book of Life during this season ... the Jewish New Year, and on Yom Kippur. The final blow of the shofar on Yom Kippur signifies the end of the fast. (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-09-18T07:35:00Z)

Cuomo, Hevesi fundraiser agree to deal in pension probe

A state official says New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce that he has ... The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan. (Source: New York Post 2010-09-16T15:51:17Z)

Yom Kippur observance begins today

... Yom Kippur ... Atonement," marks the end of the 10 holy days, known as Yomin Nora-im, or "Days of Awe," which began on Sept. 8 with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. During the Yomin Nora-im, God opened the ... (Source: Herald-Star 2010-09-17T15:14:19Z)

EU Enlargement Commissioner to propose concrete topics for Serbia-Kosovo dialog

EU Enlargement Commissioner ... topics and the focus will be put on issues concerning Serbia's position on the status of Kosovo. During his visit Fule will meet with Serbian President Boris Tadic, Prime Minister ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-17T15:35:47Z)

A tale of a man pressed into conformity

it was a tailoring and cleaning establishment owned and run by Jacob Maged, 49. With his responsibilities ... Administration was an administrative mechanism for the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Major Silicon Valley employers talking to DOJ about settling inquiry into hiring ...

Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt Disney Corp.'s Pixar Animation Studios are among the companies seeking a truce with the Department of Justice, people with knowledge of the discussions said Friday. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-17T23:28:14Z)

Reliance in talks to buy US shale stake

Energy major Reliance Industries is in talks with US-based Chesapeake Energy to buy a stake in Eagle Ford shale gas project, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Financial terms of the deal ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-09-17T05:13:01Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees To Plea Deal In Las Vegas Drug Case

... district attorney in Las Vegas says Hotel heiress and reality TV star Paris Hilton ... inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as ... (Source: KWTX 2010-09-18T17:29:08Z)

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski is Ready For Championship Number Two

... Blue Devils to their fourth NCAA tournament title ... a five-month period,'' Krzyzewski said Thursday. ``At this time of my career, it's crazy, lucky, good. But I want to have another experience with my Duke ... (Source: The Spread 2010-09-17T20:22:07Z)

Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown

the Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur marks the end of the High ... It is also when Jews ask to be sealed in the Book of Life. Many Jews come together to fast and pray on Yom Kippur, followed by a break-fast celebration ... (Source: Berkshire Eagle 2010-09-17T11:18:05Z)

Report: Ahmadinejad to make surprise visit to Syria on Yom Kippur

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will come to Damascus on a surprise visit Saturday and meet Syria's Bashar Assad, according to Iranian news sources. According to reports, the visit will last just a few hours ... (Source: YNET News 2010-09-17T08:19:08Z)

Reliance To Join Hands With Chesapeake Energy For Shale Gas Project?

Reliance Industries is likely to struck deal with the U.S.-based Chesapeake Energy, reports said on Friday. The deal would be to buy stake in Eagle Ford shale gas project. According to sources, the deal is likely to ... (Source: indiaserver.com 2010-09-17T11:32:24Z)

APNewsBreak: Hevesi backer agrees to NY AG deal

AP) — A state official says New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce that ... The agreement is with Bill White, a former president of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan. (Source: Newsday 2010-09-16T17:17:11Z)

Tech companies try to settle DOJ's hiring inquiry

Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt Disney Corp.'s Pixar Animation Studios are among the companies seeking a truce with the Department of Justice, people with knowledge of the discussions said Friday. (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-18T07:49:19Z)

Serbia calls for 'dialogue' with Kosovo after EU deal

Serbia has agreed ... Council permanent members who also oppose Kosovo's independence -- might have approached a majority of 192 UN member states. Serbian President Boris Tadic, who met with EU foreign policy chief ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-08T18:52:34Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T09:22:22Z)

In Syria, Ahmadinejad declares rising resistance to the West

DAMASCUS (AFP) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that resistance to the West is on the rise across the Middle East, after meeting his Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad. Their brief meeting at ... (Source: Jordan Times 2010-09-18T19:59:27Z)

Hilton plea deal avoids felony

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

After leading US to gold in Turkey, Krzyzewski returns to Duke to chase more ...

AP) — Mike Krzyzewski ... at Duke. But he says that's not a big deal. He says his latest experience with the U.S. team was worth it because "I had two of the purest experiences of my life in a five-month period." (Source: WTKR 2010-09-16T21:06:15Z)

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