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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 5:40 pm

AT&T to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet for holidays

This evening at a Samsung event in New York City, AT&T announced that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet to it's customers in time for the holiday shopping season. The Galaxy Tab features a 7 inch touchscreen display, sports dual cameras, and runs ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-09-16T23:29:25Z)

At high-level meeting on disarmament, UN's Ban urges end to 'long inertia' at Geneva talks

U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon is urging world governments to end the "long inertia" at the Geneva disarmament talks and free up much of the money spent on arms for use alleviating hunger, sickness and other ills in impoverished nations. Addressing ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-24T12:35:41Z)

Pubcasters Plan 'Sesame Street' For Boomers

With $5 million in grant money and a charter to "navigate a new life stage" for Baby Boomers and "unleash their full potential," Twin Cities Public Television has laid the ground work for Next Avenue , a multiplatform initiative that is targeted for a ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-09-23T19:17:44Z)

Eddie Fisher dies at age of 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Long before the era of Brangelina, TMZ and around-the-clock celebrity obsession, Eddie Fisher had a leading role in arguably the most explosive sex scandal of Hollywood's golden age. He was a music superstar and household name to ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

Eddie Fisher Ex-Husband of Liz Taylor & Debbie Reynonds & Father of Carrie Fisher Dead at 82

82 in Berkeley, California on Wednesday, September 22nd. The cause was complications from hip surgery. Fisher had been hospitalized since September 13 after breaking his hip. Although Fisher had million-selling records at the beginning of his long career ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-24T19:52:20Z)

Brazil Stocks End Lower As Market Settles After Petrobras Offer

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--Brazilian stocks closed lower Friday as the market settled after the euphoria from the successful share sale completed by oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PET4.BR), or Petrobras. The benchmark Ibovespa stock index closed ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

AT&T to Expand Tablet Portfolio With Samsung Galaxy Tab

DALLAS , Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, the U.S. leader in emerging devices, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.(1), today announced AT&T plans to offer the new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ in time ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-17T00:19:32Z)

Blockbuster files Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan

After nearly three decades in business during which its name was synonymous with video rentals, Blockbuster Inc. is hitting the rewind button. The retail giant filed a long-expected Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-24T02:05:45Z)

Boost for business clears Congress

WASHINGTON – The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Hertz Declares Its Dollar Thrifty Bid 'Best and Final'

Hertz Global Holdings is standing by its deal to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group , even after the Avis Budget Group unveiled on Thursday what it described as a significantly higher offer. Almost two weeks ago, Dollar Thrifty agreed to a revised ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T22:58:27Z)

Comcast to push aside NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker, ending his long career at ...

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who rose from a youthful producer at the "Today" show to run the multifaceted media business, said he would step down after cable provider Comcast takes ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:38:01Z)

UN session seeks to kick-start 'slumbering' conference and cut off nuclear bomb material

U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon urged world governments on Friday to end the "long inertia" at the Geneva disarmament talks and free up much of the money spent on arms for use alleviating hunger, disease and other ills in impoverished nations. A new ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-24T15:48:57Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Accused of Sex Abuse by 4th Alleged Victim

A fourth man has accused Bishop Eddie Long , a popular Georgia megachurch pastor , of abusing him sexually when he was a teenager. Spencer LaGrande, 22, filed suit against Long and his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and, like the other three alleged ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-24T21:32:33Z)

4th man sues Ga. megachurch pastor Eddie Long

ATLANTA (AP) — A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long's megachurch says the prominent pastor coerced him into a sexual relationship. Attorney B.J. Bernstein says she is filing a lawsuit Friday on behalf of a member of New Birth Charlotte. New ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-24T23:48:34Z)

Samsung launches Galaxy tablet for U.S. market

Samsung Electronics has struck deals with four U.S. carriers to begin selling a Google Android-powered tablet computer during the coming holiday season, taking on Apple's iPad on its home turf. Samsung on Thursday announced details of its new 7-inch ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T12:43:59Z)

CEO Jeff Zucker Leaving NBC Universal After Comcast Acquisition

Zucker had a history of taking a hard-nosed stance with technology company negations. In fact, he recently shot down Apple's plan to offer NBC TV shows for just 99 cents. On Thursday Zucker said, "We do not think 99 cents is the right price point for our ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-24T19:52:20Z)

4th man sues Ga. megachurch Bishop Eddie Long (with ABC News video containing Long's ...

ATLANTA -- A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long's megachurch says the prominent pastor coerced him into a sexual relationship. Attorney B.J. Bernstein says she is filing a lawsuit Friday on behalf of a member of New Birth Charlotte. New Birth ... (Source: MiamiHerald.com 2010-09-24T19:59:30Z)

UN session seeks to kick-start 'sleeping conference' and cut off nuclear bomb material

UNITED NATIONS – UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Moving quickly on a treaty to shut down all production of uranium and plutonium for atomic bombs is an "essential step" toward global nuclear disarmament, says a new coalition of nuclear-activist nations ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T12:50:00Z)

Brazil Stocks Open Higher, Bolstered By Petrobras Share Pricing

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--Brazilian stocks opened higher Friday as the market was boosted after pricing of a massive share offer by oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras. The benchmark Ibovespa stock index opened at 68800 points ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T14:01:35Z)

Late Fees: Blockbuster Files For Bankruptcy

Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes. The move, long expected and pre-arranged with bondholders ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-24T09:58:12Z)

Congress to send small business bill to president

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-09-24T11:02:38Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sets plan to reorganize

After struggling with nearly $1 billion in debt and growing competition from Redbox and Netflix, Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. The filing, long expected, would ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

NBC Universal's Zucker to Leave After Comcast Deal

NEW YORK—NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker confirmed widespread speculation that he will leave the media giant after its corporate parent, General Electric Corp., completes a deal to sell a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

Eddie Fisher Dies At 82: '50s Pop Singer & Princess Leia's Father

Entertainer Eddie Fisher, whose marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor captivated Americans, has died at 82, his daughter Carrie Fisher said. "My Puff Daddy passed away Wednesday night," the actress said in a Twitter message Friday. "He was an ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-24T19:30:52Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Congress OKs small business incentives

The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers. The $40 billion-plus bill is the last vestige of the ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-09-24T20:20:58Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer, world's largest

BIG DEAL: Petroleo Brasileiro SA , or Petrobras, Brazil's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion through the sale of more than 4 billion common and preferred shares in Brazil and the U.S. BIG OIL: The money will fund Petrobras' ambitious $224 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T18:19:17Z)

Public Broadcasters to Launch 'Next Avenue(SM)' Multimedia Initiative to Super-Serve and ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Next Avenue(SM), a new, national public television initiative that will offer comprehensive, multiplatform content designed to super-serve and engage baby boomers, help them navigate a new life ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-23T16:54:34Z)

Public Broadcasters to launch "Next Avenue Multimedia" initiative

Next Avenue is a new national public television effort that will offer comprehensive, multiplatform content designed to super-serve and engage baby boomers, help them navigate a new life stage and unleash their full potential. The initiative has so far ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-09-23T18:20:28Z)

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