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Deals of the Hour / September 27, 2010, 9:41 am

Some churches like Ga. pastor's thin on safeguards

Associated Press Writers= For pastors at independent megachurches, restraint and accountability can be harder to achieve than growth and success. Bishop Eddie Long has seen New Birth Missionary Baptist Church grow into a 25,000-member powerhouse with a $50 ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-25T16:02:05Z)

Bishop Eddie Long | Aggressive tone in dealing with scandalous allegations

As Bishop Eddie Long vowed to fight allegations that he coerced four teen boys into sexual relationships, his wife, Vanessa Bishop Long, stood quietly by his side. The "Tammy Wynette" model is a staple of crisis management for the rich and powerful ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-27T11:49:11Z)

Millionaire Segway owner dies in cliff fall in UK

LONDON (Reuters) - The British millionaire businessman who owns the firm Segway has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff with one of the two-wheeled electric scooters near his body, police said Monday. Jimi Heselden, 62, who bought the U.S.-based firm ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T15:59:43Z)

For some megachurch leaders like accused Ga. pastor, power can come with little accountability

For pastors at independent megachurches, restraint and accountability can be harder to achieve than growth and success. Bishop Eddie Long has seen New Birth Missionary Baptist Church grow into a 25,000-member powerhouse with a $50 million cathedral. Now he ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-09-25T15:47:46Z)

Raw Video: What Do Travelers Think of Southwest AirTran Deal?

One of the major discount airlines in American aviation has announced it has agreed to buy one of their major competitors, both of which are major carriers at Mitchell International. MILWAUKEE - One of the major discount airlines in American aviation has ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T15:45:24Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy South Africa's Massmart for $4.25B

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings for approximately $4.25 billion. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in Africa, a fast-growing region. " South Africa ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-27T14:48:08Z)

Heat's Bosh picks his mansion

MIAMI – Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh has purchased a 12,000-square-foot home on North Bay Road in Miami Beach, the real estate firm listing the property said Friday, shortly after the sale closed. The 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom mansion just south of La Gorce ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-24T23:48:34Z)

Bishop Eddie Long to fight sex allegations

LITHONIA, Ga. -- 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 sanctuary packed with ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-27T07:17:10Z)

FTC approves Coca-Cola's $3.4B bottler deal if it limits access to Dr Pepper information

WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators have approved Coca-Cola 's $3.4 billion buyout of its largest North American bottler on the condition that the soft drink maker restrict its access to confidential competitive business information from rival Dr Pepper Snapple ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T14:33:49Z)

Wal-Mart Makes Play for South African Retailer

A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in Africa, a fast-growing region. "South Africa possesses attractive market dynamics, favorable demographic trends and a growing economy," Wal-Mart's executive vice president Andy ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-27T12:24:58Z)

Ga. pastor's youth academy preached sexual control

Bishop Eddie Long's boys' academy guided teens through their "masculine journey" with lessons on financial discipline and sexual control, right down to a little card the students had to carry in their wallets reminding them why they shouldn't ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-25T03:37:38Z)

Nadal set to make Thailand Open debut; Del Potro to return

BANGKOK -- Rafael Nadal will make his first appearance since completing a career Grand Slam when he headlines next week's Thailand Open, which also features the return of 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro . Nadal, who became the seventh player ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-26T11:07:25Z)

Unilever to acquire St. Ives and VO5 manufacturer Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion

MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS (BNO NEWS) — Unilever has acquired Alberto Culver Company (ACC), which manufactures important beauty care brands such as TRESemme, Alberto VO5, and St. Ives, for approximately $3.7 billion, ACC said Monday. Along with the ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-09-27T14:48:08Z)

Embroiled megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long tells congregation he will fight sex allegations ...

LITHONIA, Ga. — Many followers of embattled Baptist megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long remained unwavering in their support as their pastor vowed to fight like David versus Goliath against claims he lured four young men into sex. Casting himself as the ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-09-27T13:29:24Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy Massmart for $4.25B

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a bid to jump-start growth beyond its sluggish U.S. business. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in South ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T15:09:37Z)

FTC OKs Coca-Cola bottler deal with conditions

Regulators have approved Coca-Cola Co.'s $3.4 billion buyout of the North American operations of its largest bottler on the condition that the soft drink maker restrict its access to business information from rival Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. The Federal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T15:16:46Z)

Owner of Segway Company Dies in Accident

LONDON—A wealthy British businessman who owned the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway people transporter was found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. Police said a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-27T15:31:05Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B

NEW YORK— Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. The two airlines primarily overlap in the Baltimore and Orlando markets. Passengers traveling to and from ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-27T15:52:34Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B, combining 2 of nation's largest discount carriers

NEW YORK (AP) — Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. The two airlines primarily overlap in the Baltimore and Orlando markets. Passengers traveling to and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T16:21:12Z)

Rafael Nadal prepares to make debut at Thailand Open; Del Potro returns from injury

Argentina's tennis player Juan Martin del Potro gives the Thai traditional greeting of "wai" following his arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday Sept. 25, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open champion, completes in the Thailand ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-25T12:41:39Z)

Eddie Long: "I'm going to fight."

Bishop Eddie Long's steadfast vow to fight accusations of sexual coercion drew cheers from church members Sunday, but left some uncertain about the high-profile religious leader. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com A steady flow of traffic heads toward New Birth ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-27T11:49:11Z)

Chris Bosh drops $12.5 million on Miami dream pad

Chris Bosh has purchased a 12,000-square-foot home on North Bay Road in Miami Beach. The 7-bedroom, 8-bath mansion just south of La Gorce Island sold for $12.5 million, said listing agent Lourdes Alatriste, of real estate firm Engel & Voelkers. Bosh's home ... (Source: Hoop Vibes 2010-09-25T20:34:06Z)

Unilever PLC nears deal to buy maker of Alberto VO5: report

AFP - Anglo-Dutch food and cosmetics giant Unilever PLC is nearing a deal to buy US-based Alberto Culver Co., the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the Journal, the Melrose Park, Illinois-based ... (Source: France 24 2010-09-27T00:07:40Z)

Ga. megachurch flock stands by accused pastor

Lithonia, Ga. -- Despite allegations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships, many of Bishop Eddie Long's followers remain unwavering in their support for him as he pledges to fight the accusations like David fighting Goliath. Casting ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-27T13:36:33Z)

Unilever snaps up Simple and VO5

Consumer goods giant Unilever today unveiled a deal worth £2.3bn to add VO5 shampoo and Simple soap to its line-up of hair and skin care products. Unilever, which already owns brands such as Dove, Sunsilk, Pond's and Vaseline, said the proposed ... (Source: nebusiness.co.uk 2010-09-27T10:44:45Z)

Heat's Chris Bosh scores a deal for Miami Beach home

Miami Heat big man Chris Bosh has purchased a 12,000-square-foot home on North Bay Road in Miami Beach, the real estate firm listing the property said Friday, shortly after the sale closed. The 7-bedroom, 8-bath mansion just south of La Gorce Island sold ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-09-25T13:53:14Z)

Tennis Capsules: Peers rank Federer over Nadal despite career Slam

MACAU (AP) — Roger Federer is tennis' all-time best player — at least in the opinion of some of his top-ranked peers. Despite having won only the Australian Open this year while Nadal won the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, Federer is still ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-25T20:41:16Z)

Coca-Cola Agrees to U.S. Conditions to Buy Bottler

The Coca-Cola Co. agreed to protect competitive business information of rival Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. as a condition for U.S. approval of acquiring the North American operations of a bottler, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. The U.S. Federal Trade ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-27T16:06:53Z)

Segway owner dies after falling off river cliff

A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway people transporter has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. The body of 62-year ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-27T15:31:05Z)

Georgia pastor Eddie Long vows to fight sex charges

Baptist televangelist Eddie Long said Sunday from the pulpit of his packed megachurch that he would fight allegations that he coerced young male church members into having sex with him. "I'm not a perfect man, but this thing I'm going to fight. I feel like ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T04:11:03Z)

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