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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 10:40 am

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'' finds Oliver Stone in an ebullient, I-told-you-so mood. Set just before and after the 2008 financial meltdown, the new movie is an enjoyably frisky mess, with the camera dashing into boardrooms and bedrooms, and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-24T12:50:00Z)

Megachurch Pastor Eddie Long to Fight Accusations

Bishop Eddie Long, the pastor of a megachurch in Georgia who has been accused of luring several boys into sexual relationships, defended himself to a congregation on Sunday. After thanking his supporters and acknowledging his responsibility to his family ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-26T14:13:32Z)

Bishop Eddie Long vows to fight lawsuit accusations

Prominent U.S. evangelical leader Bishop Eddie Long vowed on Sunday to fight accusations he coerced four young male members of his mega-church into sexual relationships. The men filed civil lawsuits last week alleging Long used his status as pastor of New ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-26T17:26:48Z)

Los Angeles Lakers Eager To See What Miami Heat Has to Offer

El Segundo, CA - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers can only chuckle when they acknowledge the story line for the upcoming NBA season. At least at the start, it's all about South Beach, not Hollywood. And that's just fine with the NBA finals MVP and ... (Source: The Spread 2010-09-26T04:26:33Z)

Jarislowsky Prefers Canada Block BHP's Potash Bid as Suit Begins

Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.'s third-largest shareholder would prefer Canada to block BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $130-a-share offer because the price is too low and a deal would make his job as fund manager more difficult. "Is ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-23T00:05:15Z)

NFL players have options to avoid Edwards' plight: Most NFL teams offer safe rides programs

NEW YORK (AP) — Braylon Edwards didn't have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and avoided arrest for driving drunk. The New York Jets receiver didn't take advantage of two programs aimed at preventing just what happened ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T21:54:02Z)

Bishop Eddie Long | Transcript of 8 a.m. sermon

Good morning New Birth. And good morning to all our other guests. And I would be remiss not to say good morning to the world. You all may be seated in the presence of the Lord. I do want to remind folk that we're here at 8 every Sunday morning. Every ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-26T16:58:10Z)

Google and others reach deal with Justice Department over hiring

The Justice Department has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies to settle charges they colluded to keep a lid on wages by agreeing not to poach employees from one another. Federal officials have been scrutinizing such agreements for ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-25T00:38:40Z)

China, Japan Keep Wrangling Over Isles After Fisherman Released

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- China and Japan continue to wrangle over islets in a gas-rich part of the East China Sea, three days after the release of a trawler captain who sparked the worst deterioration in their relations in five years. Japan rejected China ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-26T16:00:54Z)

Comcast to replace Jeff Zucker as NBC chief

N EW YORK — 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 control of the company later this year. Zucker, the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T16:36:42Z)

Japanese leader says no apology to China

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Sunday rejected China's repeated demand that Tokyo apologize and offer compensation for the arrest of a Chinese boat captain whose detention caused relations between the Asian neighbors to plunge to their lowest level ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T10:31:37Z)

A Fantasy Movie House Is Saved From Extinction

He charges $1,500 to $6,000 each for his Shalimar prints. Book sales of "The Projectionist" will also help finance the project. Although the Brinckle family sold the house, and it has been "completely gutted and renovated as it needed to be," Mr ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-16T19:11:43Z)

Eddie Long: "Under Attack .. Will Fight"

LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) The famed pastor of a Georgia megachurch said Sunday that he will fight allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships, stressing that he'd be back to lead the church the next week. Addressing a New Birth Missionary ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-26T14:20:41Z)

US tech companies settle hiring inquiry

The US Justice Department has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies to settle allegations that they colluded to stifle competition for employees by restricting the way they could poach workers from each other. The settlement, filed ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-09-26T08:37:05Z)

Accused megachurch pastor to talk to congregation

Sunday's services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time since allegations surfaced that that he lured young men into sex with gifts and travel. Bishop Eddie Long is scheduled to speak ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T10:38:47Z)

More traditional Stickley pieces losing value

D ear Helaine and Joe: I have inherited a 24-inch tilt-top table with the burned-in name "Stickley Fayetteville Syracuse." My preliminary research tells me that several Stickley companies existed in the 1800s. Please help me identify the exact maker and ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-24T05:11:52Z)

Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds in NBA Betting

The defending champs have a new superpower to deal with, so what are the 2010/11 NBA betting odds looking like for Kobe and his Lakers? Could yet another championship be on the cards? After holding off the pesky Boston Celtics in a seven-game series during ... (Source: Sbrforum.com 2010-09-13T17:35:04Z)

Most NFL teams offer players safe rides programs

Braylon Edwards didn't have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and avoided arrest for driving drunk.The New York Jets receiver didn't take advantage of two programs aimed at preventing just what happened Tuesday by providing ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T22:15:30Z)

'Wall Street' sequel leads box-office market with $19M debut; 'Owls' trails with $16.3M

LOS ANGELES - Movie fans are investing in Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone's "Wall Street" sequel. "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" debuted as the No. 1 weekend movie with $19 million, leading a crop of so-so to weak newcomers. The sequel to 1987's "Wall ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-26T15:53:45Z)

Canada's National Post offers buyouts to news staff

TORONTO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The entire news staff at Canada's National Post has been offered voluntary redundancy and given until Friday to accept or reject the offer, a trade website and a source at the newspaper said on Tuesday. The National Post is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-14T21:30:06Z)

Six high-tech firms settle hiring collusion allegation case

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies to settle allegations that they colluded to stifle competition for employees by restricting the way they could poach workers from each other. The ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-09-25T14:36:11Z)

Exhibit of Stickley furniture goes on tour

More than 100 years ago, Gustav Stickley began creating well-made wood furniture with a simplicity of design. The creation of a brand soon followed, with Stickley offering everything from candlesticks and linens to a magazine that included home plans in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T00:26:44Z)

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)

Canadian guilty of perjury in terrorism case

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The only person convicted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people off the coast of Ireland was found guilty Saturday of perjury during the trial. The British Columbia Supreme Court jury found Inderjit Singh ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-18T21:11:02Z)

Most NFL teams offer safe rides programs

NEW YORK -- Braylon Edwards didn't have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and avoided arrest for driving drunk. The New York Jets receiver didn't take advantage of two programs aimed at preventing just what happened ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-09-25T07:05:13Z)

Accused megachurch head Eddie Long to talk to congregation

A TLANTA — Sunday's services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time about allegations that that he lured young men into sexual relationships with gifts and travel. Bishop Eddie Long ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-26T11:28:53Z)

'Wall Street' leads market with $19 million debut

Movie fans are investing in Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," which opened as the No. 1 weekend movie with $19 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The 20th Century Fox release led a crop of so-so to weak ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T17:19:39Z)

Jeff Zucker to leave NBC Universal when Comcast deal closes

The meeting was amicable and cordial, but Comcast Corp. executive Stephen Burke got his point across: "Steve made it clear that they wanted me to go at close," said Jeff Zucker of NBC Universal Inc. So it's official. NBC Universal's top executive, Jeffrey ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-26T08:15:37Z)

Tensions Between China and Japan Rise Again

HONG KONG — Tensions between China and Japan over the arrest of a Chinese trawler captain took another turn for the worse Sunday as Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan rejected China's repeated demand that Tokyo apologize and offer compensation for the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-26T13:09:06Z)

Los Angeles Lakers: Defense Wins Championships

As the 2010-2011 NBA season draws near, the Los Angeles Lakers look primed for another championship run with a deeper and meaner roster. The Lakers added more firepower in their lineup after acquiring Steve Blake, Theo Ratliff, and Matt Barnes in the off ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-09-21T11:49:08Z)

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