Deals of the Hour

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

AIRLINES: UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline 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: North County Times 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

State updates financial filings for 95th District candidates; Dietrich faces penalty

Democrat Greg Dietrich faces a fine up to $1,000 for not filing his post-primary financial records by a Sept. 2 deadline, state election officials say. The Buena Vista Township trustee ... The Republican winner of ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-09-18T22:36:56Z)

Inspiration for Mrs Fawlty dies at 95

... immortalised in the classic British series by John Cleese after he stayed at their Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay, Devon in 1971, The Daily Express reports. Cleese stayed there while filming Monty Python's Flying ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Novell Shares Up Sharply On Buyout Deal Rumor

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) may have reached a deal to sell itself in two parts, the New York Post reported today. Shares of NOVL are trading for $5.90 per share, which is up 5.91% for the day. The ... (Source: Times of the Internet 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

Apple license deal under fire

The SweeTango, with its juicy crunch and intense ... It's marketed by a select group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal with the University of Minnesota. Royalties practice common The university chose ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-09-18T08:39:25Z)

Cuba to release more dissidents

Havana - Cuba plans to release four ... The four prisoners are to travel to Spain, following 32 other dissidents released in recent weeks. After weeks of negotiations, the Roman Catholic Church and the Cuban ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-18T13:18:36Z)

To download or not to download? That is the question

... starring John Cleese of Monty Python fame. He was fantastic. I can't watch Richard Burton in the role after seeing Cleese do it. The video service has a lot of the BBC productions, but what do the British know ... (Source: Daily Comet 2010-09-17T22:30:58Z)

Paris Hilton Agrees To Plea Deal In Las Vegas Drug Case

... reality TV star Paris Hilton ... Attorney David Roger said Friday Hilton agreed to plead guilty Monday to two misdemeanors stemming from her Aug. 27 arrest in Las Vegas. Hilton was arrested inside the Wynn resort, (Source: KWTX 2010-09-18T17:29:08Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under ... Clark County District Attorney David Roger said Friday. Roger said the celebrity socialite has agreed to plead guilty ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T20:06:37Z)

Competitors have soured on apple orchard's sweet deal

The SweeTango, with its juicy crunch and intense ... It's marketed by a select group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal with the University of Minnesota. The university chose Minnesota's largest orchard, (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-18T04:36:02Z)

United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Martinsville Reporter-Times 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Congressional candidates Fred Upton and Don Cooney offer their views during ...

KALAMAZOO — Democrat ... incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton squared off on Saturday to deliberate a range of issues. During a 90-minute debate at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Texas Township campus, (Source: MLive.com 2010-09-19T00:31:28Z)

Shareholders at United parent UAL, Continental approve deal to create world's ...

... 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: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-19T02:04:32Z)

Deal for hot new apple comes under fire

The SweeTango, with its juicy crunch and intense ... It's marketed by a select group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal with the University of Minnesota. It has 45 growers in five states — Washington, (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-09-18T11:16:54Z)

Novell may be sold off in two parts, newspaper reports

Novell's shares finished up 7 cents at $6.12 a share Friday on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The shares rose 6 percent Wednesday after the New York Post reported a deal was near. Novell's board said six months ago ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-17T22:52:26Z)

Wayne council seat up for grabs as Dem, GOP candidates file

WAYNE — Democrat William Brennan, an outspoken critic of township politicians, will challenge Republican Lonni Miller Ryan to serve out the remainder of an unexpired Township Council at-large term. Both candidates ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-09-18T06:01:56Z)

Teen accused of killing mom to plead guilty

Joanne Witt, in her El Dorado Hills home last year. As part of a plea deal, El Dorado County prosecutors announced Friday that the teen will plead guilty to first degree murder with special circumstances of lying in ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-18T00:11:11Z)

Hertz Plans $300M Senior Note Offering

Hertz is planning to roll out a private offering of senior notes totaling $300 million, the proceeds of which may be put toward the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, it was revealed Thursday ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-17T20:43:35Z)

Analysis: Catholic Church raises hopes of role in Cuban change

... Roman Catholic Church has won praise for securing the release of political prisoners in Cuba, raising hopes it can do more ... 32 of whom have already left jail and gone to Spain in a deal with the Spanish ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-18T12:49:58Z)

Hertz, DTAG Revamp Merger Deal

Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced a decision to amend ... Avis went on to emphasize how it is "fully committed to completing the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty," citing the time, money and resources ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-14T06:06:41Z)

Russia inks deal for 50 Boeing 737s

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes division President and CEO Jim Albaugh in a statement. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

El Dorado Hills teen gets plea deal in mother's slaying

... detailed the forbidden relationship of two teens ... Joanne Witt's body was found in her home in the 200 block of Tattinger Court after she was reported missing by co-workers at the El Dorado County Department ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Hertz To Raise $300M In Note Sale

Hertz Global Holdings will raise about $300 million in a ... fund a part of the cash consideration for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and for other general corporate purposes. (Source: Emii.com 2010-09-17T23:42:33Z)

Boeing to accelerate 737 production in 2013

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive Jim Albaugh. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner to renew their ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-16T23:29:25Z)

CLEESE PAYS TRIBUTE TO WOMAN WHO INSPIRED FAWLTY TOWERS

British funnyman JOHN CLEESE has paid tribute to the woman behind iconic character SYBIL ... England while shooting scenes with his Monty Python colleagues in 1970. (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-18T13:25:45Z)

Tylar Witt pleads guilty in plea deal

... Joanne Witt for being a witness to a crime. Witt had pleaded not guilty plea by reason of insanity earlier this summer. In the plea agreement announced by the El Dorado County ... Attorneys for teen Tylar Witt ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-18T07:42:09Z)

Report: Novell Has Deal To Sell Itself in Two Parts

The New York Post reported this morning that Waltham, Mass.-based Novell has agreed to "a deal in principle" to sell itself in two separate parts to two separate buyers. According to the article, the first ... (Source: Redmondmag.com 2010-09-15T18:15:38Z)

Paris Hilton makes plea deal, won't go to prison

... Paris Hilton has avoided jail time, thanks to a plea deal. The socialite will also avoid a felony conviction stemming from her drug-related arrest in Las Vegas on Aug. 28. Clark County District Attorney David ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-09-18T06:37:44Z)

Boeing to hire new workers for Renton's 737 plant as it increases production

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh in a company press release. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner to ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-17T16:25:54Z)

Cuba to free four more political prisoners

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba is preparing to free four more political prisoners and send them to Spain, bringing to 36 the total released so far in a deal between the government and the Roman Catholic Church ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T18:20:26Z)

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