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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 7:40 pm

BHP says any Potash bid must offer shareholder value

By Pav Jordan and Euan Rocha TORONTO (Reuters) - BHP Billiton would rather drop its efforts to buy Potash Corp than raise its $39 billion offer to a level that exceeds good value for BHP shareholders, its chief executive said on Tuesday. That said, CEO ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T23:23:29Z)

Hertz makes its final offer in bidding war

Hertz Global Holdings said its $1.45 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group is its "best and final'' bid in its takeover fight with Avis. Avis increased the cash portion of its offer, boosting the value to $1.52 billion, or $53.08 a share ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-25T02:11:44Z)

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)

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)

Red River at GF-EGF expected to reach flood stage by Tuesday

The Red River at Grand Forks is expected to reach flood stage by Tuesday, and other rivers are on the rise after excessive rainfall doused the region. But local officials say residents shouldn't notice much of an impact from the minor flooding. The ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-25T02:33:12Z)

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 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)

BHP Still Gunning For Potash, Extends Offer

BHP Billiton said late yesterday that it has extended its offer deadline for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan to November 18. BHP extended the deadline in order to supply more information to the Canadian Competition Board, which made a request for more ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-21T18:15:41Z)

'50s Pop Singer Eddie Fisher Dies at Age 82

Pop singer Eddie Fisher gained fame crooning love songs like "I'm Yours" and "Thinking of You" to teenage girls in the early 1950s. But his life was overshadowed by drug use, gambling and failed marriages to actresses Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

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)

India's troubled games losing more top athletes

NEW DELHI: Workers sprayed for mosquitoes, mopped up the just-opened athletes' village and planted flower beds Thursday as India rushed to complete long overdue work less than two weeks before the Commonwealth Games are to begin. Several teams have delayed ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-09-24T06:52:05Z)

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)

FORECAST: Tonight, Saturday a.m. offer chance of more rain

How much more? As much as another one-quarter to one half inch of precipitation to a region that has a good deal of saturated soils. In Grand Forks, though, the forecast calls for an additional 10th of an inch or less. A record amount of rain fell in Grand ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

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)

Bringing down the House? Stephen Colbert brings comedy act to Congress

WASHINGTON -- The plight of migrant farmworkers isn't your typical grist for a comedy routine. But it was on Friday -- in the House of Representatives, of all places -- when San Jose Rep. Zoe Lofgren invited comedian Stephen Colbert to "testify" at a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T22:44:08Z)

Stephen Colbert cracks jokes at Capitol Hill hearing

Political satirist Stephen Colbert took his show to Capitol Hill today, where he testified at a hearing about illegal immigrant farm workers and prevaricated that "the obvious answer is for all of us to stop eating fruits and vegetables." "And if you look ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-25T00:24:21Z)

Conyers asks Stephen Colbert to leave farm labor meeting

WASHINGTON – According to media reports, Detroit's John Conyers – chairman of the House Judiciary Committee – asked comedian Stephen Colbert to leave a subcommittee hearing today on farm labor. The Associated Press, Politico and other media outlets ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-25T02:11:44Z)

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)

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)

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)

Isolated showers forecast for Friday Night Lights

PORT ARTHUR — Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 ... (Source: Port Arthur News 2010-09-24T14:15:54Z)

Fourth Man Suing Bishop Eddie Long

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 Spencer LeGrande, a member of New Birth ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-09-25T01:50:15Z)

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)

Commonwealth Games head sees improved conditions

Text Size: More athletes pull out of India's troubled games NEW DELHI -- The first foreign competitors arrived Friday for the troubled Commonwealth Games, where frantic last-minute work by an army of cleaners was said to be paying off with improved ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-09-25T02:18:53Z)

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)

Eddie Fisher, singer known for high-profile marriages, dies at 82

L OS ANGELES — Eddie Fisher, one of the most popular singers of the 1950s who made headlines with marriages to — and divorces from — some of the most famous Hollywood starlets of that era, has died. He was 82. Fisher died Wednesday at his home in ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-24T23:27:05Z)

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)

Potash says BHP offer still undervalues the firm

SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Canada's Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) said on Tuesday it still believed BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) $39 billion takeover offer substantially undervalued the company. Potash said in a statement that a deadline extension of BHP's offer to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-21T04:25:19Z)

Eddie Fisher dies at 82

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Singer Eddie Fisher, a teen idol in the 1950s who sparked an international scandal when he left his wife Debbie Reynolds for Elizabeth Taylor, has died at the age of 82. Fisher died in Berkeley, California, on Wednesday due to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-25T01:43:06Z)

Cleanup a rush job at Games

NEW DELHI -- Workers were spraying for mosquitoes, mopping up the just-opened athletes' village and planting flower beds as India rushed to complete long overdue work less than two weeks before the Commonwealth Games are to begin. Several teams have ... (Source: Winnipeg Free Press 2010-09-24T09:22:25Z)

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