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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 7:43 pm

North Korea's Historical Party Meeting Is Underway

North Korea's biggest political gathering in 30 years began Tuesday hours after leader Kim Jong Il appointed his youngest son as a military general in what was seen as part of a succession plan. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-28T19:18:58Z)

No. 10 Arkansas hosts No. 1 Alabama on Saturday | College football

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When quarterback Ryan Mallett left the winningest college program and decided to head home, he could only hope for the opportunity he is about to get. Back in his home state of Arkansas, Mallett will lead the 10th-ranked Razorbacks ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-25T04:34:54Z)

North Korea leader's son promoted, seen as heir

The youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was elected to his first prominent posts in the ruling Workers' Party, state media has reported, putting him well on the path to succeed his father as leader of the nuclear-armed nation. The announcement ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T01:09:43Z)

Halliburton Says BP Well Design to Blame in Biggest U.S. Spill

BP Plc's well design was to blame for the explosion that led to the biggest U.S. oil spill, a Halliburton Co. executive said today. Thomas Roth, vice president of cementing for Houston-based Halliburton, disputed BP's contention that his company's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-25T23:54:32Z)

GIC Global Logistic Seeks $2.6 Billion IPO, Singapore's Biggest Since 1993

Global Logistic Properties Ltd., the overseas logistics unit of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp ., aims to raise as much as S$3.4 billion ($2.6 billion) in Singapore's biggest initial public offering since 1993. The company plans to offer 1 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-27T17:39:56Z)

Pratt & Whitney Sues Rolls-Royce Over Engine Patent Litigation

United Technologies Corp. 's Pratt & Whitney unit accused jet-engine maker Rolls-Royce Group Plc of unfairly using patent litigation to keep it from re-entering the biggest segment of the commercial-airline market. Pratt & Whitney, in a lawsuit filed ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-27T15:02:27Z)

BP's Internal Report Doesn't Hold Up Under Academy Scrutiny

Yesterday, during the meeting, the Academy committee criticized the report pointing out that BP drew their conclusions without interviews of all involved or even inspecting the rig, which is still on the bottom, as well as the lack of available evidence ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-27T16:14:02Z)

Arkansas' key: Shutting down No. 1 Alabama

No. 10 Arkansas' matchup against top-ranked Alabama's defense will be the sexy story line in their Saturday showdown that Hogs fans have eyed since the winter. Though the Razorbacks' passing attack under coach Bobby Petrino and quarterback Ryan ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-24T19:59:30Z)

Consumer lender Takefuji fails owing $5.1 billion

TOKYO (Reuters) - Takefuji Corp ( 8564.T ) said it filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday owing $5.1 billion, making it the biggest Japanese consumer lender to fail since a court ruling in 2006 forced the industry to repay borrowers for excessive interest charges ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T13:06:44Z)

UPDATE 3-China Ningbo Port shares sink in Shanghai debut

SHANGHAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - China's third-largest port operator Ningbo Port ( 601018.SS ) fell 4 percent on its Shanghai debut on concerns about its limited growth potential, after it raised $1.1 billion in China's sixth-biggest IPO this year. The weak ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-28T08:27:34Z)

Stars we'd like to see on 'Glee'

Gleeks everywhere rejoice! Mega pop star Britney Spears is next on a long list of guest stars to appear on "Glee" (8 p.m., Tuesday, Fox). We can't wait to see Spears dominate the screen like she did a couple of years ago on her much-talked about appearance ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T07:52:57Z)

Gentry, Suns focus on life without Amare

PHOENIX (AP) — A year ago, the Phoenix Suns meshed into one of the NBA's biggest surprises, finishing as the No. 3 playoff seed in the West and advancing to the conference finals. Now they have to do it without Amare Stoudemire. The Suns held their ... (Source: Shelby Star 2010-09-28T23:15:11Z)

Rolls Royce, Pfizer, Blue Bunny, GM: Intellectual Property

United Technologies Corp. 's Pratt & Whitney unit accused jet-engine maker Rolls-Royce Group Plc of unfairly using patent litigation to keep it from re-entering the biggest segment of the commercial-airline market. Pratt & Whitney, in a lawsuit it said ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T04:24:11Z)

Halliburton Defends Its Cement Work, Blaming BP for Gulf Spill

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Halliburton Co. defended its cement work on the well that blew out in the Gulf of Mexico, blaming BP Plc's design work for the biggest U.S. oil spill. Thomas Roth, vice president of cementing for Houston-based Halliburton ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-26T23:10:24Z)

Singapore wealth fund GIC recoups losses from financial crisis

Singapore - The Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) sovereign wealth fund said it has recouped most of the 20-per-cent loss in its portfolio from the global financial crisis as stock markets recovered in 2009. "GIC started to selectively take on ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-28T03:12:36Z)

GIC recoups financial-crisis losses

THE Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) said that its asset- allocation strategy to reduce exposure to America and Europe has paid off, and it has significantly recouped most of the losses incurred during the global financial crisis. The ... (Source: AsiaOne 2010-09-28T00:20:48Z)

Takefuji to file for bankruptcy Tuesday: sources

By Taiga Uranaka and Taro Fuse TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Takefuji Corp <8564.T> plans to file for bankruptcy on Tuesday with $5.2 billion in debts, sources said, making it the biggest consumer lender to fail under the weight of court-ordered interest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T02:58:17Z)

Ocean Bay Elementary wins $1500 for Biggest Loser event

MYRTLE BEACH – Ocean Bay Elementary School will have $1500 to spend on new PE equipment this fall. The elementary school, located in Carolina Forest, was the winner of the School Incentive Program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to ... (Source: SCNow 2010-09-28T19:18:58Z)

Altered Suns hope for another surprise run in West

PHOENIX -- A year ago, the Phoenix Suns meshed into one of the NBA's biggest surprises, finishing as the No. 3 playoff seed in the West and advancing to the conference finals. Now they have to do it without Amare Stoudemire . Coach Alvin Gentry says it ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-27T23:45:00Z)

New faces in Phoenix don't alter Suns' goal for season

PHOENIX (AP) -- A year ago, the Phoenix Suns meshed into one of the NBA's biggest surprises, finishing as the No. 3 playoff seed in the West and advancing to the conference finals. Now they have to do it without Amar'e Stoudemire. The Suns held their media ... (Source: NBA 2010-09-28T13:35:22Z)

A golden era for television

Just when you think pop culture can't get any more vacuous, along comes anther inane reality show or misogynistic radio hit or Lindsay Lohan/Paris Hilton/Britney Spears scandal or yet another season of "Two and a Half Men" to make you fear for our future ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-21T16:42:37Z)

Arkansas hosts Alabama in biggest game for Razorbacks since 1969

Today, Arkansas hosts perhaps the biggest game in the Ozarks since. The 10th-ranked Razorbacks, coming off a stirring victory at Georgia , host No. 1 Alabama . "When we started this season, we knew everyone would talk about the Alabama game," Hog coach ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-25T02:04:34Z)

Online safety hits gaps in Myrtle Beach area schools

Sep 28, 2010 (The Sun News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A federal law requires schools with Internet access to teach students about appropriate uses of social media sites and the dangers of cyber-bullying, but its implementation ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-28T09:39:09Z)

China Ningbo Port shares sink in Shanghai debut

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's third-largest port operator Ningbo Port ( 601018.SS ) fell as much as 2.7 percent on its Shanghai debut on fears of limited growth potential, after it raised $1.1 billion (630,000 pounds) in China's sixth-biggest IPO this year ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-28T05:07:08Z)

Factbox: Winners at North Korea's party meeting

North Korea's ruling Workers' Party held its biggest meeting in 30 years and appointed the son of leader Kim Jong-il to a senior post, pushing ahead the succession process in the reclusive state. The following are the key appointments: KIM JONG-UN Leader ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-29T01:09:43Z)

Myrtle Beach tax notices reflect credit

Some Myrtle Beach residents' tax bills are going to look a little different when they arrive starting next week. That's because resident property owners will see the city's tax credit - coming a year earlier than originally planned - reflected on the bills ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-28T04:02:42Z)

John Stamos Triumphantly Returns to Television on 'Glee'

For Denise Dorman, a fan of the acclaimed Fox television show "Glee," the series' new season has provided a huge bonus, and his name is John Stamos. "My husband and I are 'Gleeks,' and seeing John Stamos go from 'ER' in a more dramatic, serious role, to ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-28T19:04:39Z)

Ningbo Port Drops in Debut on Trade Slowdown Concern

(Updates with closing share price in second paragraph.) Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Ningbo Port Co., operator of the world's second-busiest harbor, fell in its debut on the Shanghai stock exchange because of concern that a trade slowdown in China may damp ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T09:10:31Z)

Rolls Royce, Pfizer, GM: Intellectual Property

(This is a daily report on global news about patents, trademarks, copyright and other intellectual property topics. Adds Sanofi-Aventis SA item in patent section.) Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- United Technologies Corp.'s Pratt & Whitney unit accused jet ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T10:57:53Z)

Takefuji Files for Bankruptcy With $5.1 Billion in Debt

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Takefuji Corp said it filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday with 433.6 billion yen ($5.1 billion) in debt, making it the biggest consumer lender to fail under the weight of court-ordered interest repayments and tighter lending rules ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-28T10:43:34Z)

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