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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 12:43 am

Mexican opposition PRI backs lower deficit in 2011

MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexico's main opposition party will back President Felipe Calderon's proposal to lower the federal deficit in 2011, the party's leader in the Senate said on Monday. The Senate leader of the opposition Institutional ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-27T16:56:59Z)

Devin Hester, Jay Cutler lift Bears past Packers in thriller

Chicago -- Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record-tying 17 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay, 20-17, on Monday night. The Packers' James Jones lost a fumble on a hit by ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-28T06:47:21Z)

Russia, China Sign Energy Deal

Beijing, China (AHN) - In what could boost strategic relations between two super powers, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday inked several commercial and political agreements during his meeting with Chinese leader Hu Jintao. The deals came during ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-27T21:50:28Z)

Copper cast of Lady Liberty's nose, part of sale of iconic objects, goes unsold at NYC 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 on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $ ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-25T07:41:01Z)

Cargill picks up Brazilian tomato business

Cargill Inc. said Friday that it has agreed to pay $350 million for Unilever's Brazilian tomato products business, which includes a processing plant and major tomato sauce brands. The deal brings the Minnetonka-based agribusiness giant into the tomato ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-25T02:33:12Z)

Stocks close down after 4-week rally

Stocks fell on Monday, following a four-week rally, despite a flurry of deal-making. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 48.22 points, or 0.4 percent, to end at 10,812.04. The blue-chip average remains on pace for its best September performance since ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T04:09:52Z)

Potash's breakdown: Bears vs. Packers

Bears are unbeaten despite a running game that ranks 29th in the NFL (69.5 ypg) but likely will need to produce more vs. Packers' aggressive defense. Matt Forte has gained 79 yards on 27 carries (2.9 ypc) but hasn't had much room to run. Packers are 25th ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-27T05:15:28Z)

Conway ad deals with drug issue

GLASGOW — Jack Conway's Senate campaign Monday will begin airing an ad featuring an Ashland father who lost his son to suicide after a three-year addiction to prescription painkillers. "For my family and the thousands of others just like us, drugs ... (Source: Glasgow Daily Times 2010-09-27T16:42:40Z)

Russian president fires defiant Moscow mayor

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday sacked a powerful political opponent, veteran Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, who criticized the Kremlin and then defied mounting pressure to resign. Luzhkov had ruled Russia's capital since 1992 but angered Medvedev ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T07:23:08Z)

2 Texas oil company officials sentenced to probation for selling products stolen from Mexico

HOUSTON (AP) — Two Texas oil company officials have been sentenced to probation for their roles in brokering the sale of stolen petroleum products from Mexico . The former president of Houston -based Trammo Petroleum, Donald Schroeder, and oil and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T17:22:01Z)

Lindsay Lohan sent to jail after failed drug test

There were no tears, no last-minute pleading and no lecture from a judge warning Lindsay Lohan she was facing serious consequences for her latest misstep in a 3-year-old drug and drunken driving case. Instead, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-25T01:35:56Z)

Wall Street Ends Lower Amid a Rush of Deals

Despite a rush of mergers, there was little in the way of fresh economic news to propel shares. Analysts said that as the quarter neared a close, some traders were looking to lock in gains that had given the broader market its best monthly performance ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-28T06:47:21Z)

Asia shares mixed as bank worries offset deals

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The region's lackluster performance followed a down session on Wall Street, where losses were led by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T05:28:36Z)

Owner of Segway firm dies in accident on one

LONDON - A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said yesterday. The body of Jimi Heselden ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-28T07:01:40Z)

Unilever to sell tomato products business in Brazil to Cargill for $350 million

SAU PAULO, BRAZIL — Unilever said it is selling its consumer tomato products business in Brazil to Cargill for approximately $350 million. The sale includes its Pomarola, Tarantella, Elefante, Extratomato, and Pomodoro brands. It also includes a ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

Segway boss dies on Segway

LONDON - Jimi Heselden, 62, the wealthy British owner of the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway, was found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. His body and a Segway ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-28T07:15:59Z)

Buyers snub nose at Lady Liberty

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 on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $ ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-26T04:55:11Z)

With few words, judge sends Lindsay Lohan back to jail with stern message and no early release

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — There were no tears, no last-minute pleading and no lecture from a judge warning Lindsay Lohan she was facing serious consequences for her latest misstep in a 3-year-old drug and drunken driving case. Instead, Los Angeles ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T22:29:49Z)

Greg Fischer increases lead over Hal Heiner in Lousiville mayor's race, poll finds

Independent candidate Jackie Green had 3 percent, while another independent, Jerry Mills, had 1 percent. Six percent were undecided. The poll, which surveyed 596 likely voters Sept. 23-26, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. That ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Actress Lindsay Lohan taken to jail in handcuffs

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Actress Lindsay Lohan returned to jail in handcuffs Friday after a judge refused to set bail and ordered her to remain in custody for failing a drug test until another hearing nearly a month away. Bailiffs handcuffed Lohan ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T06:29:26Z)

Pro-Life News: Obama, Michigan, Canada, Assisted Suicide, Kentucky, Malta

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Barack Obama, the pro-abortion president, now faces his lowest approval rating of his presidency, according to a new CNN poll. The president's approval rating now stands at 42 percent – an all time low in CNN polling and ... (Source: LifeNews.com 2010-09-27T16:06:53Z)

Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears edge Green Bay Packers 20-17

CHICAGO - Still doubting the Bears? Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record-tying 17 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay 20-17 on Monday night. Robbie Gould won it with a 19-yard ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T06:47:21Z)

Undefeated Bears could turn heads by beating Packers

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — From the first practice through a sloppy preseason and an opening win that felt more like a loss, the Chicago Bears insisted they're contenders in the NFC. Well, they backed it up last week. Now, they really can prove it. The ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

2 Texas men get probation in Mexican oil scheme

Two Texas oil company officials have been sentenced to probation for their roles in brokering the sale of stolen petroleum products from Mexico. The former president of Houston-based Trammo Petroleum, Donald Schroeder, and oil and natural gas broker ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-24T17:14:51Z)

Segway owner dies when scooter goes off cliff

LONDON — A businessman who bought the company that makes the Segway scooter died from a fall off of a cliff in northern England, apparently while riding one of the vehicles on his estate. West Yorkshire police said in a statement that the body of Jimi ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-28T07:01:40Z)

Lady Liberty nose cast goes unsold

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 on Friday went unsold. The nose, which was expected to fetch between $150,000 and $ ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-27T05:22:38Z)

Cargill pays $350.5 million for Unilever's Brazilian tomato biz

Cargill Inc. has agreed to buy Unilever 's tomato sauce and paste business in Brazil for $350.5 million, Cargill said Friday. The Minnetonka, Minn., agribusiness company said it expects the deal, subject to regulatory approval, to close by the end of the ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

Bears boot Packers, 20-17; George Blanda dead at 83

CHICAGO -- Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble, and Chicago took advantage of a team-record-tying 17 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay, 20-17, on Monday night. The Packers' James Jones lost a fumble on a hit by Brian ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-28T07:15:59Z)

Bears could turn some heads by beating Packers

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — From the first practice through a sloppy preseason and an opening win that felt more like a loss, the Chicago Bears insisted they're contenders in the NFC. Well, they backed it up last week. Now, they really can prove it. The Bears ... (Source: The Daily News Online 2010-09-27T08:35:54Z)

Beveridge Discusses China-Russia Energy Deals, Prices: Video

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Beveridge, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. in Hong Kong, talks about energy cooperation between China and Russia. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is on a three-day visit to China to diversify trade between the two ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-27T01:26:24Z)

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