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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 7:41 am

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 2010-09-28T13:56:50Z)

Pre-launch 'Allure' charity cruise to benefit United Way

United Way of Broward and Miami-Dade counties are the beneficiaries of the overnight charity cruise Nov. 28-29, on Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Allure of the Seas. The one-night cruise will offer charitable contributors an opportunity to ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-09-27T20:03:06Z)

From the News-Sentinel

WARSAW — A 15-year-old Kosciusko County boy who told a judge he "made a really bad choice" was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in his stepfather's shooting death. Kosciusko Circuit Judge Rex Reed agreed to a plea deal ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-09-28T13:42:31Z)

Zucker Out, Burke In As Comcast Deal Takes Shape

When complete, the Comcast-NBC Universal merger, would give the nation's largest cable operator direct access to all the entertainment content produced by NBC Universal. The FCC must still approve the merger. Longtime NBC executive Jeff Zucker is out and ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-28T09:24:50Z)

Segway Company Owner Heselden Dies in U.K. After Driving Segway Off Cliff

James Heselden, the millionaire owner of Segway Inc. , died in an accident when he drove one of the company's two-wheeled vehicles off a cliff and into a river, West Yorkshire police said today. Heselden, 62, crashed into the River Wharfe, West Yorkshire ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-27T13:43:43Z)

Wal-Mart Bids $4.6 Billion for South Africa's Massmart

JOHANNESBURG—Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is making a foray into the fast-growing African market with an offer to buy South African wholesaler Massmart Holdings Ltd. in a deal valued at around 32 billion rand ($4.6 billion). The companies said Wal ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-27T08:50:13Z)

Apple Could Be Making an Offer Newspapers Can Refuse

Reports that Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) soon will allow users to subscribe to newspapers through their iPads highlight just how bumpy the road continues to be for traditional print publishers trying to make the transition to the digital age. The San Jose Mercury ... (Source: E-Commerce Times 2010-09-16T18:28:46Z)

Spike Seen in Segway Injuries

A new study just published online in the Annals of Emergency Medicine reports that injuries that occur when riding personal two-wheeled Segway transporters are not only increasing, but are significant. According to Consumer Affairs, the self-balancing ... (Source: Newsinferno.com 2010-09-27T15:02:27Z)

Ind. teen gets 30 years in stepfather's slaying

WARSAW, Ind. -- A 15-year-old boy told a judge he "made a really bad choice" in the shooting death of his stepfather at their northern Indiana home. A Kosciusko (Koss-ee-OSS'-koh) County judge on Monday accepted the teen's guilty plea on a charge of ... (Source: Star-Press 2010-09-28T12:59:34Z)

Florida WR Chris Rainey agrees to plea deal that reduces stalking charge to a misdemeanor

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida receiver Chris Rainey, kicked off the team after being charged with aggravated stalking two weeks ago, agreed to a plea deal on a misdemeanor charge Monday. The State Attorney's Office and Rainey's attorney said the player ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-27T18:30:02Z)

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 2010-09-25T07:12:23Z)

Tampa's airport expects growth from Southwest's purchase of AirTran

Tampa International's biggest airline wants to get bigger. Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it had a deal to buy rival discount carrier AirTran Airways for $3.4 billion, including cash and debt. A larger Southwest will bring more competition and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-28T12:59:34Z)

Wal-Mart Faces Union Opposition in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG—South Africa's largest labor group has come out against a $4.6 billion bid from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to buy a local wholesaler, Massmart Holdings Ltd., foreshadowing stiff union opposition to a possible deal. The Western Cape provincial arm ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-28T12:45:15Z)

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 2010-09-27T21:00:22Z)

Florida WR Rainey agrees to plea deal

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida receiver Chris Rainey, kicked off the team after being charged with aggravated stalking two weeks ago, agreed to a plea deal on a misdemeanor charge Monday. The State Attorney's Office and Rainey's attorney said the player ... (Source: GoVolsXtra 2010-09-27T21:43:19Z)

NBC Universal-Comcast prep Olympic bid

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Rest assured that NBC Universal and its new owner Comcast will shake the playing field in the multibillion-dollar world of televised sports rights. But what remains to be seen is what's the game plan and who's the coach ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T07:37:27Z)

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)

Serious Injuries From Riding Segways Increasing

Sept. 28, 2010 -- Riding a two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporter may look like fun, but it can be dangerous. That's according to researchers who cite an increase in serious injuries sustained by people who operate the devices. "The Segway may seem ... (Source: WebMD 2010-09-27T21:43:19Z)

Former Gators receiver Chris Rainey accepts plea deal

GAINESVILLE — Former Florida receiver Chris Rainey accepted a plea to a misdemeanor stalking charge and received deferred prosecution after he was arrested and charged with sending a threatening text message to his on-again, off-again girlfriend ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-28T01:10:54Z)

Allure of the Seas sets sail for charity

If you're looking for a quick getaway that's tax deductible, you might want to check out this deal. Royal Caribbean International is offering an overnight cruise Nov. 28-29, the weekend right after Thanksgiving, on its new Allure of the Seas to benefit ... (Source: South Florida Business Journal 2010-09-27T18:51:31Z)

Royal Caribbean International to name its newest ship, Allure of the Seas, during the ...

United Way of Broward and Miami-Dade counties are the beneficiaries of the overnight charity cruise November 28-29, on Royal Caribbean International's : newest ship, Allure of the Seas : . The one-night cruise will offer charitable contributors an ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-27T13:36:33Z)

Wal-Mart eyes South Africa

N EW YORK - 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 ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-28T08:56:12Z)

Coca-Cola To Invest US$1 Bln In Philippines Over Five Years - Update

(RTTNews) - Beverages giant Coca-Cola Co. (KO: News ) said Tuesday it will invest US$1 billion in Philippines over five years, aiming to strengthen production, distribution and help development of new products. The investment was announced by Coca-Cola ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-28T13:35:22Z)

Merger could lift airfares in Boston

Southwest Airlines said yesterday that it plans to buy rival AirTran for $1.42 billion, combining two of the nation's biggest discount carriers in a move that could eventually mean higher ticket prices for some Boston travelers. The proposed acquisition ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-28T12:16:37Z)

Too early to tell what Southwest-AirTran merger would mean for PHL

If Southwest Airlines Co. succeeds in closing its deal to buy AirTran Airways, the legendary discount fares and service Southwest is famous for could take hold in more Southeastern U.S. cities, and eventually could mean cheaper air tickets to Atlanta for ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-28T13:21:03Z)

Segway company owner rides one off cliff, dies

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: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T08:34:43Z)

Apple Inc Stock Up Despite Bad News From Nielsen

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has been doing so well this year, that investors need to be wary about any negative developments that could hurt the stock. One such example could be a recent report from Nielsen that indicates digital music sales were flat ... (Source: Times of the Internet 2010-09-27T14:40:59Z)

15-year-old boy sentenced to 30 years in prison for stepfather's shooting death in N. Indiana

WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — A 15-year-old Indiana boy who told a judge he "made a really bad choice" was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in his stepfather's shooting death. Kosciusko Circuit Judge Rex Reed agreed to a plea deal in ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T23:37:51Z)

Still No Love for Apple TV

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) is in a pricing battle with its content providers again. It just can't seem to convince everyone that $0.99 is the right price for television rentals on the new Apple TV, and I can't say I blame media for putting up a fight. This is ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-09-27T15:38:15Z)

Injuries Sustained While Riding Segway(R) Transporter 'Severe'

Injuries sustained while riding Segway(R) transporters are significant and on the rise, according to a case series of emergency department visits published online in Annals of Emergency Medicine ("Serious Injuries Related to the Segway(R) Personal ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T13:26:59Z)

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