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Deals of the Hour / September 27, 2010, 3:41 am

Factbox: Key facts about new UK Labor leader Ed Miliband

Britain's opposition Labor Party chose former Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as its new leader on Saturday as he beat his brother David in a cliffhanger vote. Here are key facts about Ed Miliband: -- Miliband took on his more experienced older brother David ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-25T18:25:15Z)

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)

Cast of Lady Liberty's nose unsold at NYC auction

Lady Liberty has been jilted at an auction of iconic items in New York City. A copper cast of the tip of the Statue of Liberty's nose that was up for sale on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000, was one ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-25T07:33:51Z)

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)

Bush catches TD pass from Brees to help Saints take 9-0 lead over 49ers after 1st quarter

SAN FRANCISCO – Reggie Bush caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees in his first game since giving back his Heisman Trophy and the New Orleans Saints led the San Francisco 49ers 9-0 after one quarter Monday night. Despite coach Mike Singletary's ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-21T01:40:41Z)

Ed Miliband takes up the poisoned chalice as the UK's Labour Party leader

Ed Miliband has won the contest to become Labour Party leader by the narrowest of margins. His victory over his brother, former foreign secretary David Miliband, was secured only thanks to a campaign waged on his behalf by those within the trade union ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-09-27T04:18:12Z)

Experts suggest Egypt reassign Madinaty project

CAIRO -- A legal committee set up by the Egyptian government recommended on Wednesday the annulment of a disputed land sale contract, but said it could be reassigned to the same developer on grounds that continuing with the project was a social and ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-22T20:16:11Z)

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)

UPDATE 2-Egypt's PM says to reallocate Madinaty land to TMG

CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Egypt's Prime Minister said on Thursday the government would reallocate the land for Talaat Moustafa's (TMG) Madinaty project back to the firm after a court ruled the first sale contract should be scrapped. The cabinet spokesman ... (Source: Finanz Nachrichten 2010-09-23T15:00:02Z)

Accused Georgia pastor: I'll fight like David battled Goliath

LITHONIA, Ga. -- Casting himself as the Bible's ultimate underdog, Bishop Eddie Long went before thousands of faithful supporters at his megachurch Sunday and promised to fight accusations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships. "I feel ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T01:55:02Z)

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)

Cast of Lady Liberty's nose unsold at NYC auction

N EW YORK — Lady Liberty has been jilted at an auction of iconic items in New York City. A copper cast of the tip of the Statue of Liberty's nose that was up for sale on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $ ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-25T18:10:56Z)

Inman: Despite the loss, Alex Smith impressive

Alex Smith showed enough moxie on a tying drive in the final minutes Monday night to win over some critics and make his teammates proud. Not a bad thing to do when you are a 49ers quarterback and the "Monday Night Football" crowd includes Joe Montana and ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T05:44:04Z)

Ed Miliband Wins Election as U.K. Labour Leader, Pledges Change

Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ed Miliband beat his elder brother David in the race to become leader of the U.K.'s opposition Labour Party and pledged to change the movement that Gordon Brown led to defeat in the May 6 election. Ed won by 50.65 percent to 49.35 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-25T22:57:16Z)

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)

European Stocks Set To Edge Higher

(RTTNews) - European stocks may see further upside on Monday, adding to Friday's sharp gains, with a weaker dollar, firm oil prices and easing concerns over a slowdown of the U.S. economy improving investor risk appetite. Asian stocks gained on Monday ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-27T06:27:03Z)

Ed Miliband has radical plan for Labour

Ed Miliband, the new leader of Britain's opposition Labour, has shot up the ranks to win over the party with his progressive radical prescription for restoring it to power. The 40-year-old on Saturday beat his older brother David, the former foreign ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-09-25T21:24:13Z)

Hoyer: Colbert's congressional appearance 'inappropriate'

Sunday Rundown: A quick wrap-up of the Sunday talk shows. FOX NEWS SUNDAY - Hoyer doubts Dems will vote on tax cuts before November House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said he doubts Democrats will hold a vote on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-27T10:30:26Z)

NEWSMAKER-Ed Miliband emerges from brother's shadow

The two brothers regularly speak of their love for each other but former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has said he was surprised by David's "deeply resentful" response to Ed standing for the leadership. The Miliband brothers have lived and breathed politics ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-26T19:35:39Z)

KKR buys Visma for £1.2b

LONDON: Buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has bought Norway software company Visma for an enterprise value of £1.2 billion from private equity firm HgCapital, the companies said on Sunday. HgCapital, which will retain a 17.7 per cent stake in Visma ... (Source: Business Times Malaysia 2010-09-26T18:24:04Z)

Obama calls GOP 's 'Pledge to America' an echo of disaster

Washington — President Barack Obama says Republicans' plan to slash taxes and cut spending if the GOP retakes the House in November is no more than "an echo of a disastrous decade we can't afford to relive." Obama used his weekly radio and ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-27T09:40:20Z)

Egypt's cabinet restores disputed land deal

Egypt's cabinet approved on Sunday the return of disputed land to its developer on which a $3 billion community is being built, in a case that has rocked the real estate market, the state-run news agency said. A court ruling two weeks earlier annulling the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-26T18:09:45Z)

Flock cheers Ga. megachurch pastor as he vows to fight sex allegations like David vs. Goliath

LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) — Casting himself as the Bible's ultimate underdog, Bishop Eddie Long went before thousands of faithful supporters at his megachurch Sunday and promised to fight accusations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships. "I ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-27T07:02:51Z)

Republicans offer new 'pledge'

Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans on Thursday promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and are ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T05:51:16Z)

Ed Miliband emerges from brother's shadow

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Ed Miliband has finally emerged from his older brother's shadow to win the leadership of the Labour Party but now faces a challenge to unify the party. The two brothers have taken almost identical paths -- Ed following David to the ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-27T06:34:13Z)

Cast of Lady Liberty's nose unsold at NY auction

NEW YORK — Lady Liberty has been jilted at an auction of iconic items in New York City. A copper cast of the tip of the Statue of Liberty's nose that was up for sale Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000 ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-25T12:20:11Z)

Accused pastor cites 'David-Goliath'

It is unclear whether Mr. Long faces any risk of being removed by his church's board, but months of scrutiny is likely as the lawsuits move forward. Mr. Long is a father of four who has been an outspoken opponent of gay marriage and whose church has ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-27T06:55:41Z)

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)

HgCapital profits on sale of Norway's Visma

HgCapital 's focus on the corporate software sector has paid off after the UK private equity group made big profits on the NKr11bn ($1.87bn) sale of Visma, the Nordic software group, to its US buy-out rival Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. Visma, which was taken ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-09-26T17:12:29Z)

Saints offer shot at redemption - or a rout;49ERS

The 49ers showed how bad they can be in the season opener, where they found their basement's floor in a 31-6 loss at Seattle. It's now time to see how good they really are, with the defending Super Bowl champion Saints providing the ceiling in tonight's ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-21T11:06:11Z)

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