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Deals of the Hour / September 26, 2010, 3:41 am

Ed Miliband to lead Labour Party

London — Britain's opposition Labour Party elected young lawmaker Ed Miliband as its surprise new leader Saturday, after he narrowly defeated his elder and better-known brother in a close run contest to replace ousted prime minister Gordon Brown. The ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-26T05:30:58Z)

Ed Miliband chosen new labour Party leader

Britain's opposition Labour Party elected young lawmaker Ed Miliband as its new leader Saturday after he narrowly defeated his older and better-known brother in a contest to replace former prime minister Gordon Brown. Mr. Miliband, the 40-year-old ex ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-26T04:12:14Z)

TV execs split on joining Apple TV

Apple Inc. doesn't seem to be winning new allies in its bid to bring 99 cent shows to its revamped Apple TV device. ABC, which is owned by Walt Disney Co. , and News Corp .'s Fox network have said they will offer shows on Apple TV. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-24T14:44:32Z)

Ex-Gettysburg student pleads guilty in ex's death

A former Gettysburg College student has been sentenced to at least 26 years in prison for stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend last year.Twenty-three-year-old Kevin Schaeffer pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Thursday in a deal with prosecutors in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T11:09:47Z)

Petrobras raises $70B in offer, world's largest

The exploration and production of Brazil's massive offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the South American nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T20:28:08Z)

Warner Bros. exec dislikes Apple's 99-cent TV plan

Chief Executive Barry Meyer says Warner Bros. didn't participate in Apple Inc.'s plan to offer TV show rentals for 99 cents because the price was too low and would have hurt sales of full seasons. Meyer made the comments Thursday at an investor conference ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-16T23:58:03Z)

Dot Hill Inks Key Indian Distribution Partnership with Knitlogix Expanding Global Reach of ...

LONGMONT, Colo., Sept 24, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a provider of world-class storage solutions and software for OEMs, open storage partners and system integrators, today announced a new distribution agreement ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

Warner Bros. exec says Apple's 99-cent TV plan not a good value for studios

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chief Executive Barry Meyer says Warner Bros. didn't participate in Apple Inc.'s plan to offer TV show rentals for 99 cents because the price was too low and would have hurt sales of full seasons. Apple launched its 99-cent show ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-16T23:58:03Z)

Nuclear Impasse May Prompt Renewed Diplomatic Offer to Iran

Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and other world powers will assess the impact of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear pursuits at a meeting today at the United Nations, while holding out the prospect of diplomacy to resolve the dispute. Secretary of State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-22T01:46:39Z)

Man sentenced for killing Gettysburg College student

GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- A former Gettysburg College student has been sentenced to at least 26 years in prison for stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend last year. Twenty-three-year-old Kevin Schaeffer pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Thursday in a deal ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-24T12:14:13Z)

Netflix CEO Apologizes For Calling You Self Absorbed

It wasn't a particularly good week for Netflix from a PR perspective. First the company was busted for using hired actors to feign enthusiasm at their product launch and give excited quotes to the press. Then Netflix CEO Reed Hastings managed to insult an ... (Source: BroadbandReports.com 2010-09-25T06:22:16Z)

Gettysburg College student enters plea in stabbing, strangulation of ex-girlfriend

GETTYSBURG - A former Gettysburg College student has been sentenced to at least 26 years in prison for stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend last year. Twenty-three-year-old Kevin Schaeffer pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Thursday in a deal with ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-09-24T12:35:41Z)

Redskins still willing to deal Haynesworth

The Washington Redskins remain open to trading defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth but aren't willing to budge on their asking price, The Washington Post reports. On Saturday, Haynesworth provided a Washington radio station with his side of the story of ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-26T03:14:58Z)

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)

Interview with Ambassador Susan Rice

Ambassador, thanks very much for joining us. I know it's been a very busy week with the United Nations General Assembly in town. Let me get to a couple of questions on Afghanistan. Then I want to move on to some other U.N.-related issues. The new book by ... (Source: RealClearPolitics 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

UPDATE 3-Brazil basks in record Petrobras deal, shares sag

SAO PAULO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed a "new chapter in Brazil's development" on Friday after state oil company Petrobras sold $70 billion in shares at a higher-than-expected price, a record deal that could make the ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Netflix And NBCU Strike Broader Streaming Deal

Starting next week, Netflix ( NSDQ: NFLX ) users will have the choice to stream any episode from the past 35 years of Saturday Night Live as part of a new, broader streaming agreement. The deal also adds NBCU's cable networks to Netflix's streaming ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-09-24T15:34:39Z)

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)

Petrobras Raises $70 Billion as Investors See Growth

(Updates share price in 10th paragraph.) Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, raised as much as $70 billion in the world's largest share sale as investors bet on its plans to double output within a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-24T19:09:23Z)

Brazil's huge oil reserves fuel largest-ever share offer

SAO PAULO, Brazil - The exploration and production of Brazil's huge offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T07:12:23Z)

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)

Albert Haynesworth says $100 million contract doesn't make him a 'slave' to Redskins

WASHINGTON — Albert Haynesworth said Saturday his $100 million contract doesn't make him a slave to the Washington Redskins. In an interview with 106.7 The Fan, the two-time All-Pro defensive tackle said the big paychecks don't mean he can't push back ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-26T08:51:24Z)

Dot Hill signs India distribution deal

LONGMONT - Data-storage firm Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL) contracted with Knitlogiz Pvt. LTD to have Dot Hill's products distributed in India. Knitlogix, based in Hyderabad, India, will market, integrate and support the entire line of Dot Hill ... (Source: Boulder County Business Report 2010-09-24T19:16:33Z)

Brazil basks in record Petrobras deal

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed a "new chapter in Brazil's development" on Friday after state oil company Petrobras sold $70 billion in shares at a higher-than-expected price, a record deal that could make the country one ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Haynesworth says contract doesn't make him 'slave'

WASHINGTON—Albert Haynesworth said Saturday his $100 million contract doesn't make him a slave to the Washington Redskins. In an interview with 106.7 The Fan, the two-time All-Pro defensive tackle said the big paychecks don't mean he can't push back when ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-26T08:44:15Z)

NBC Universal CEO to leave when Comcast takes over

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 2010-09-26T00:51:48Z)

How New Leader Ed Miliband Can Restore the Labour Family

Party leadership battles are never easy on party unity: for a short period of time - in this case four months, a third of a year! - members are required to invest all their passions in one candidate and perceive the others as the enemy. In the case of the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-26T00:44:39Z)

U.S. Ambassador Pushes Security Goals At U.N.

International aid led the agenda of the opening days of the 65th U.N. General Assembly. But Susan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, also hopes to address security issues at the world body, from Iran's nuclear ambitions to concerns about Sudan ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-22T23:29:28Z)

Dot Hill Inks Key Indian Distribution Partnership with Knitlogix Expanding Global Reach of Storage S

Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a provider of world-class storage solutions and software for OEMs, open storage partners and system integrators, today announced a new distribution agreement with global technology integrator Knitlogix Pvt, Ltd ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-25T19:44:00Z)

Netflix May Offer Streaming Video in U.S.

As a footnote to his apology for characterizing Americans as too "self-absorbed" to even notice Canadians are offered a cheaper Netflix subscription, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said the company may add a streaming-only option for its U.S. subscribers in the ... (Source: TechNewsDaily 2010-09-24T20:06:39Z)

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