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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 9:40 am

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)

Creditors buy Philly papers

Their bid tops a $85 million offer from local philanthropist Raymond Perelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. The new owners plan to cut costs by 13 percent, partly by slashing newsroom ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-23T19:03:25Z)

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Oct. 30 rally will ruin the election for Democrats? Hilarious.

The Facebook page for Jon Stewart's Oct. 30 Rally to Restore Sanity was on its way to ... When the Tea Party movement started up, egged on ... Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Oct. 30 rally will ruin the election ... (Source: Slate 2010-09-20T22:56:02Z)

Lenders win Philly newspapers auction with $105M bid

... Philadelphia Daily News ... Philly.com operations into the newspaper building to revamp the website and better integrate print and online newsgathering. The lenders' offer topped an $85 million bid from Raymond ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-24T09:22:25Z)

Wildcat formation effective for Rutgers, but Greg Schiano says it's not a full ...

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano insists the Wildcat package will continue ... Running back Joe Martinek remains a game-time decision to play vs. North Carolina, Schiano said. . . . Representatives from three Big East ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-09-24T04:14:36Z)

Craigslist candidate quits Colo. race

Victoria Adams formally dropped out as running mate of unaffiliated candidate Jason Clark on Thursday, claiming he hates women and mistreated his campaign staff. Clark denied the claim and said the stress of the ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-23T22:09:32Z)

Rutgers still unsure if RB Joe Martinek will play

PISCATAWAY — Joe Martinek said Wednesday that he's "doing everything possible" to be ready to play Saturday, when Rutgers hosts North Carolina in a 3:30 p.m. kickoff at Rutgers Stadium. But that doesn't ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-09-23T04:15:47Z)

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Plan Rallies on National Mall

WASHINGTON (AP) - TV personalities Jon Stewart ... rallies on the National Mall just before the midterm elections. Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," is promoting a "Rally to Restore Sanity" on Oct ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T14:52:50Z)

At U.N., Obama says Arab states not doing enough for Palestinians, Israel

President Barack Obama on Thursday called ... steps toward the normalization that it promises Israel," Obama said, referring to a 2002 Arab peace offer. "Those who speak out for Palestinian self-government should ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Enters Into Agreement for Sale of the Kapalua ...

chairman and interim CEO of MLP. "With this transaction, we are able to consolidate the ownership of both Kapalua golf courses with an esteemed partner. We will continue to operate The Bay Course in a manner that ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-22T17:02:55Z)

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 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T14:30:13Z)

Angelo Gordon-Led Group Wins Philly Newspaper Auction

defeated a group led by billionaire Raymond Perelman for Philadelphia Newspapers, which owns the Philadelphia Inquirer , Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com Web site. And they're getting it for a relative bargain, (Source: FINalternatives 2010-09-24T15:41:48Z)

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart plan rallies on National Mall

WASHINGTON — TV personalities Jon Stewart ... rallies on the National Mall just before the midterm elections. Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," is promoting a "Rally to Restore Sanity" on Oct. 30 ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-17T14:31:22Z)

Obama issues challenge to world on Mideast peace

President Barack Obama on Thursday challenged a pessimistic world ... The goals include the creation of an independent Palestinian state and security for Israel. But direct talks between the leaders, which just ... (Source: Exponent 2010-09-24T16:03:16Z)

Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert to Host Rallies

... Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will host dueling rallies in Washington on Oct. 30 aimed at giving people the option to "restore sanity" or "keep fear ... many part of the Tea Party movement, joined Fox News ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T19:32:00Z)

Colbert asked to leave house committee

House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers told Stephen Colbert how happy he was that the comedian's appearance ... California Democrat Zoe Lofgren guessed it might have been for the impeachment of President ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T16:17:35Z)

Jon Stewart Appears on Oprah As 'Rally to Restore Sanity' Picks Up Steam

Sept. 21) -- A little more than a month before his " Rally to Restore Sanity " will be held in Washington ... Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and whoever else wants to plan a march in DC have the same great success that ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

Hertz says not to raise offer for Dollar Thrifty

(Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE: HTZ - News ) said it would not raise its offer further for Dollar Thrifty (NYSE: DTG - News ), a day after rival Avis Budget sweetened its bid for the car rental company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-24T14:30:13Z)

Nara Bancorp Appoints Ki Suh Park as Chairman of the Board

His most recent experience was as Founding Chairman (2005-2010) and Interim CEO (May 2008 – January 2010) of The Private Bank of California. He served as a director of Sanwa Bank of California, and then of its ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-24T09:58:12Z)

The Colbert-Stewart Rallies at the National Mall to "Restore Sanity" and "Keep Fear Alive"?

Comedians Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart will host rallies at the National Mall in the nation's Capitol on October 30th. The two comics will host opposing rallies titled, "Keep Fear Alive" and "Restore ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-19T15:19:06Z)

Two Charged in Ohio Real Estate Agent's Slaying

... Ohio have charged two men with killing a real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region. Youngstown Municipal Court says 25-year-old Robert ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T16:10:26Z)

Business briefs for Sept. 24

Killion had been the company's president and interim CEO since January, replacing Neal Goldberg ... Its chairman also earlier this year indicated he wouldn't seek re-election when his term ended. Also on Thursday, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-24T13:11:29Z)

Comic Stephen Colbert Fills Seats at House Hearing, Then Asked to Leave

House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers told Stephen Colbert how happy he was that his appearance filled the ... California Democrat Zoe Lofgren guessed it might have been for the impeachment of President ... (Source: WCTV 2010-09-24T16:17:35Z)

2 charged in Ohio real estate agent's slaying

... Ohio have charged two men with killing a real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region. Youngstown Municipal Court says 25-year-old Robert ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-24T14:15:54Z)

Obama urges Arab states to push for Mideast peace

President Barack Obama on Thursday called ... steps toward the normalization that it promises Israel," Obama said, referring to a 2002 Arab peace offer. "Those who speak out for Palestinian self-government should ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-24T07:06:24Z)

2 charged in Ohio real estate agent's slaying

... Ohio real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region. Youngstown Municipal Court said Robert Brooks ... agent last week in Boardman just outside ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T14:37:23Z)

Governor's race takes another strange turn

Victoria Adams formally dropped out as running mate of unaffiliated candidate Jason Clark on Thursday, claiming he hates women and mistreated his campaign staff. Clark denied the claim and said the stress of the ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-09-24T03:53:08Z)

Conyers to Colbert: We love you, but …

The carefully-crafted attempt by Democrat Zoe Lofgren to make her fellow ... publicized hearing with Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert on hand to offer testimony.  As John Conyers notes, the media and ... (Source: Hotair.com 2010-09-24T15:48:57Z)

North Carolina suspensions offer Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano element of unknown

... Rutgers football team has quite the workload this week. The Scarlet Knights have to prepare for 'North Carolina A' and ... NOTES: The status of junior running back Joe Martinek remains uncertain for Saturday ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-21T05:22:35Z)

Colorado governor candidate splits with Craigslist running mate

Victoria Adams has dropped out as the running mate for unaffiliated candidate Jason Clark, claiming Clark hates women ... He denies mistreating women and says the stress of the campaign was too much for Adams, (Source: Coloradoan 2010-09-23T18:06:09Z)

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