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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 1:41 pm

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)

Nets still waiting on Nuggets' answer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets' attempt to acquire Carmelo Anthony is in a holding pattern. A person close to the trade talks told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Nets are waiting for the Nuggets to sign off on a deal that would ... (Source: NBA 2010-09-26T19:49:58Z)

Allen off to hot start in Eagles' secondary

PHILADELPHIA — Yes, it's early. Two games isn't much time to come to a conclusion about anything — well, except for switching quarterbacks. Sure, some mistakes have been made, but, for the most part, the first two games of Nate Allen's career as the ... (Source: News-Press 2010-09-26T05:09:30Z)

Comcast COO Steve Burke to take top spot at NBC Universal

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Comcast Chief Operating Officer Steve Burke will succeed Jeff Zucker as the new CEO of NBC Universal later this year, when Comcast takes control of the broadcaster. Comcast Corp. and General Electric Co., which currently owns NBC ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-26T20:25:46Z)

iPad at Target; NetMac for Christmas?

Target (NYSE: TGT ) today said that it will offer Apple 's (Nasdaq: AAPL ) iPad beginning next month nationwide. But as the retailer prepares for a vibrant holiday season, you may want to wait for a few more weeks, as we are hearing word that a netbook ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-09-25T17:35:09Z)

Union reaches deal with Ill. to avoid layoffs

Gov. Pat Quinn has reached a deal with a major union that could save the Illinois government between $50 million and $100 million while barring layoffs of most state employees, both sides said Monday. Under the agreement, the state won't cut jobs or close ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T01:12:03Z)

Eagles Scoop: Rookie Nate Allen 2-for-2 on interceptions

PHILADELPHIA --- Nate Allen has never played a pro football game without making an interception. Typically, that is the cue for any player to insist he is not thinking about keeping that streak alive. But Allen is not a typical free safety. "I'm going ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-24T08:25:09Z)

Defense Rules as ISU Blanks UNI 27-0

AMES, Iowa -- Jeremy Reeves returned an interception 94 yards for a touchdown and A.J. Klein returned a pick for another score a few minutes later, sending Iowa State to a 27-0 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Grant Mahoney kicked two field ... (Source: KCCI.com 2010-09-26T04:19:23Z)

Basque guerrillas ETA set out truce conditions

MADRID (Reuters) - Basque separatists ETA laid out conditions Sunday for an end to its violent campaign for independence from Spain, warning that it reserves the right to defend itself during a so-called "cease-fire." ETA's announcement of a truce this ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-26T11:50:22Z)

Steve Burke to replace Jeff Zucker as CEO of NBC Universal

Comcast and General Electric announced today that Chief Operating Officer Steve Burke will become the chief executive officer of NBC Universal upon the close of Comcast's purchase of the media company from GE. Burke, 52, will take over for  NBC ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-09-26T20:04:17Z)

W. Jordan council OKs deal to sell sugar factory site

WEST JORDAN -- A city decision to sell West Jordan's nearly century-old sugar factory has spurred bitterness among preservationists who say they were blindsided by the decision. Sugar Factory Arts Campus Committee Chairwoman Nola Duncan called a city ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-26T07:11:11Z)

Target to add more groceries, offer iPad for holidays

Target Corp. is beefing up its competition with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and will add fresh food sections to more than half of its 1,500 stores by the end of next year, according to a Reuters report. Target (NYSE: TGT) also confirmed it will start offering ... (Source: Business Courier 2010-09-24T18:04:58Z)

Union reaches deal with Ill. to avoid government layoffs

Gov. Pat Quinn has reached a deal with a major union that could save the Illinois government between $50 million and $100 million while barring layoffs of most state employees, both sides said Monday. Under the agreement, the state won't cut jobs or close ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-21T23:30:39Z)

Nets GM King still waiting to make a deal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey Nets ' attempt to acquire Carmelo Anthony is in a holding pattern. A person close to the trade talks told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Nets are waiting for the Nuggets to sign off on a deal that would ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-26T18:59:52Z)

Union, state of Illinois reach deal that could bar government layoffs for nearly 2 years

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn has reached a deal with a major union that could save the Illinois government between $50 million and $100 million while barring layoffs of most state employees, both sides said Monday. Under the agreement, the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-21T01:19:12Z)

AP source: Nets working on Carmelo Anthony deal

A person close to the talks says the New Jersey Nets are involved in very complicated negotiations with the Denver Nuggets for small forward Carmelo Anthony.The person says no decision is expected Friday and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-26T19:14:11Z)

Spain rejects latest ETA offer of permanent ceasefire

Spanish officials rejected Sunday the latest statement by the Basque separatist group ETA that it is ready to observe a permanent ceasefire in its battle for an independent homeland. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero made no mention of the ETA ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-26T17:41:07Z)

Eagles Scoop: Allen wants to run interception streak to three in a row

PHILADELPHIA — Nate Allen has never played a pro football game without making an interception. Typically, that is the cue for any player to insist he is not thinking about keeping that streak alive. But Allen is not a typical free safety. "I'm going ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-09-24T09:22:25Z)

Japan's PM rejects China's repeated demands for apology over boat captain's arrest

BEIJING – BEIJING (AP) — 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 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-26T08:58:34Z)

Iowa State picks off Northern Iowa 27-0

AMES, Iowa (AP) - Jeremy Reeves returned an interception 94 yards for a touchdown and A.J. Klein returned a pick for another score a few minutes later, sending Iowa State to a 27-0 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Grant Mahoney kicked two ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-09-26T03:00:39Z)

West Jordan OKs deal to sell sugar factory site

Preservationists are unhappy with the West Jordan City Council's agreement to sell a nearly-century old sugar factory. They say the site is historic and that the city was sneaky by not mentioning the deal in the agenda for a meeting this week. Mayor ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-25T20:05:28Z)

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)

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)

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)

Target to sell iPad next month

The No. 2 U.S. discount chain will sell Apple's (NMS:AAPL) iPad beginning Oct. 3, making it the largest retail chain so far to carry it. Target (NYSE: TGT - News ) will sell four models of the touch-screen tablet, starting at $499, but store credit-card ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-24T22:51:18Z)

Players offered free rides if they're drinking

Braylon Edwards didn't have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and would have avoided being arrested for driving drunk. The New York Jets receiver didn't take advantage of two programs aimed at providing players rides when they ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T06:58:04Z)

Preservationists angered by West Jordan deal to sell sugar factory site

WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Preservationists are unhappy with the West Jordan City Council's agreement to sell a nearly-century old sugar factory. They say the site is historic and that the city was sneaky by not mentioning the deal in the agenda for a ... (Source: Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City 2010-09-25T18:18:06Z)

New Equations & Testing the Resolve: China/Japan Face-off!

Pride Overwhelms Reason! Though the intensity of spat between Japan & China over the detention of the Chinese trawler captain has lessened with his release, the dust has yet to settle down, with simmering emotions in both countries. The trawler collision ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-26T18:09:45Z)

No. 8 Oklahoma holds off Cincinnati

Landry Jones ran an Oklahoma offense moving so fast that host Cincinnati couldn't even line up at times, throwing for 370 yards and two touchdowns, and the eighth-ranked Sooners (4-0) withstood a late rally by the Bearcats (1-3) Saturday for a 31-29 ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-26T04:55:11Z)

Basque ETA set out truce conditions 

Basque separatists ETA laid out conditions for an end to its violent campaign for independence from Spain, warning that it reserves the right to defend itself during a so-called "ceasefire". ETA's announcement of a truce this month was met with scepticism ... (Source: ONE News 2010-09-26T20:11:27Z)

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