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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 5:42 pm

China's Country Style Cooking Restaurant Rallies After U.S. IPO

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. surged 47 percent after the operator of 101 fast-food outlets in China raised 18 percent more than initially sought in its initial public offering. The company climbed 47 percent to $24.30 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-28T20:16:14Z)

U.S. House Passes Measure Pushing China to Raise Yuan's Value

Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation prodding China to raise the value of the yuan, as Democratic lawmakers pressed election-season proposals they said would increase factory employment. The measure on China's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-29T21:55:16Z)

John Clay: Reds' future as exciting as their present

Random notes: ■ As dramatic and fitting as Jay Bruce's walk-off homer was to clinch the NL Central on Wednesday night, the best part was seeing the celebration in the Cincinnati clubhouse afterward. There were grown men, or as grown as some 20-somethings ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-29T21:55:16Z)

Obama signs small business aid after long Senate stall

President Barack Obama signed a law cutting taxes and creating a $30 billion loan fund for small businesses on Monday after months of legislative stalling in the Senate. The Small Business Jobs Act aims to help small businesses expand and hire new ... (Source: Daily Free Press 2010-09-28T06:54:30Z)

Teen In Horrific Crash Home From Hospital

WLWT.com MASON -- A teen who survived a horrific crash caught on camera last month is home from the hospital. Brennan Eden's mother confirmed to a Dayton TV station that her son was released from the Drake Center in Cincinnati over the weekend. Eden's car ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T21:13:30Z)

Road back from family crash is long one

Doctors gave Tena Collier a bleak prognosis for her brother, national horse-riding champion Paul "Trey" Schwab III, after a traffic crash nearly killed the Butler County teen and his mother. "He would 'never come out to the real world.' That was what we ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-09-18T00:11:11Z)

Tiger Woods cast in new role of ordinary golfer in a Ryder Cup with extra meaning

NEWPORT, Wales - The morning gloom had given way to brilliant sunshine by the time Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker, dressed in matching long sleeve blue shirts and red sweater vests, made their way to the 11th tee at Celtic Manor. A small group of fans ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

Oz survives Sox opera; Red Sox 6, White Sox 1; Reinsdorf, Williams don't offer extension, but

Call it White Sox damage control at its finest. Last week at this time, general manager Ken Williams had just been quoted as saying he would leave his post to run the Oakland Raiders, then questioned the dedication of manager Ozzie Guillen in a USA Today ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-28T14:46:57Z)

Guillen to manage White Sox next season

CHICAGO -- One manager was officially taken off the 2011 open market on Monday. After meeting separately with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Ken Williams, Ozzie Guillen told the media he will return next season and hopefully for ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-09-27T23:45:00Z)

Watch Dexter Season 5 Episode 1 Tonight

Watch Dexter Season 5 Episode 1 Tonight : According to the internet media, The long wait is over! The TV show Dexter will be back with more action and breathtaking scenes as it welcomes its 5th season. Dexter fans should watch tonight at 9PM. As early as ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-09-27T07:17:10Z)

Woods cast in role of ordinary golfer in Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, WALES — The morning gloom had given way to brilliant sunshine by the time Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker, dressed in matching long sleeve blue shirts and red sweater vests, made their way to the 11th tee at Celtic Manor. A small group of fans ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-29T20:43:41Z)

Watch Dexter Season 5 Episode 1 Video Online

Good news for all Dexter fans. The television series is back for its 5th season with a bang. Season 5 episode 1 of Dexter titled "My Bad" premiered last night. The 5th season starts from where the 4th left off. Rita is lying in a tub dead and her son ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-09-27T14:33:49Z)

Small Business Bill Signed into Law

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama signed a $30 billion small business lending bill into law yesterday. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act increases the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan limit from $2 million per business to $5 million, and ... (Source: Blue MauMau 2010-09-29T04:08:41Z)

Winning single caps late rally

The mission statement from White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was reiterated Monday. Manager Ozzie Guillen and general manager Ken Williams heard it in their individual meetings, with Reinsdorf wanting some destroyed relationships in the front office to be ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-29T20:36:31Z)

Small Cable Networks Could Get Pushed Into Deals

Small independent cable networks could be forced to sell themselves to larger media conglomerates in the next 12 months as their profits are squeezed by pay TV operators looking to cut programing costs. The lifeblood of networks are the fees that cable ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-29T10:35:13Z)

Watch Dexter Season 5 Episode 1 'Online'

Great News! Dexter is back after long wait, The Season's premier episode of Dexter will be shown tonight on Showtime, and picks up right place where you can watch this full episode in good and high HD. "My Bad" the first title of the episode.. When Dexter ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-27T21:43:19Z)

McIlroy vs. Woods would be a Ryder Cup dream matchup

Corey Pavin says it would violate the spirit of the Ryder Cup to make a deal ensuring Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy would meet in a singles final. That doesn't mean the American captain wouldn't like to see the match that has been the buzz of the event ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-29T13:48:30Z)

Two Chicago schools and the battle for America's future

In the early days of college football, the University of Chicago was a powerhouse. The school no longer competes at a high level on the gridiron, but it remains a force in the battle of economic ideas. This fall, while other universities pursue a national ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-23T00:05:15Z)

Time Warner CEO says TV having second golden age

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Media conglomerate Time Warner's ( TWX.N ) chief executive said television was enjoying a second golden age and rejected the notion that innovation had passed into the hands of technology companies like Google ( GOOG.O ). Jeff ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T16:12:51Z)

Reds beat Astros 3-2, clinch NL Central title and first playoff appearance in 15 years

CINCINNATI - Jay Bruce raised both index fingers as he rounded first base and took the final steps toward a long-awaited championship. Jubilant Reds teammates streamed toward the plate while fireworks went off overhead. Fifteen years of futility had just ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

DEALTALK-Small cable networks could get pushed into deals

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Small independent cable networks could be forced to sell themselves to larger media conglomerates in the next 12 months as their profits are squeezed by pay TV operators looking to cut programming costs. The lifeblood of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T18:07:23Z)

No Ordinary Family – Not The Incredibles So Much as The Fantastic Four!

In most of the promotional pieces for ABC's No Ordinary Family [Tuesdays, 8/7C], the series has been called a live-action The Incredibles, but it far more closely resembles the earliest issues of The Fantastic Four – before the group started wearing ... (Source: TV.com 2010-09-28T07:30:18Z)

Country Style to offer 5 million ADSs in IPO

Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. said Friday that it will offer 5 million American depositary shares priced between $14 and $16 a piece in an initial public offering. Each American depositary share is equal to four ordinary shares. Country Style ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T16:53:23Z)

Injured student returns to school with wheelchair and a smile

WEST CHESTER TWP. - A serious Evan Campbell rolled into Lakota West High School for the first day of his sophomore year Monday in the motorized wheelchair he now uses to get around. But it didn't take long for his trademark smile to break through as he ... (Source: Zanesville Times Recorder 2010-09-20T22:41:43Z)

Fall TV preview: Can ABC's 'No Ordinary Family' rise above a less-than-super start?

You may hear this new show's set-up – a family discover they have suddenly developed superpowers and struggle to remain ordinary while Dad dreams of becoming a crime fighter – and think, "I get it, sort of a real-life version of The Incredibles ." When ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

Pledge to America: GOP, Democrats offer dueling governing plans in push to midterm elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — These are two remarkably different visions for governing America. Republicans are pledging to shrink the government, cut taxes and undo health care and stimulus laws. President Barack Obama and Democrats want tax cuts for the middle ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-23T21:48:03Z)

Small Business Jobs & Credit Act Signed Into Law NASE Participates in Signing Ceremony ...

WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwire) -- 09/28/10 -- Yesterday afternoon, President Barack Obama signed into law legislation that will allow the self-employed to deduct their health insurance costs as a business expense for payroll tax purposes. Though only ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-28T17:17:16Z)

watch no ordinary family premiere episode tonight

You have seen it again in news reports.. often used it in video theaters' previews and also teasers.. Most certainly, it is actually happening tonight - You'll be able to at long last Watch No Ordinary Family season 1 episode 1 Pilot tonight with your ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-28T19:40:26Z)

UPDATE 3-Country Style Cooking, Amyris shares rise in debuts

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Shares of China-based Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co Ltd ( CCSC.N ) soared in their stock market debut on Tuesday as investors bet on the growth of fast food in China. The shares closed at $24.30 on the New York ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T21:06:20Z)

Bruce sends Reds to NL Central title in dramatic fashion

CINCINNATI ¿ Jay Bruce raised both index fingers as he rounded first base and took the final steps toward a long-awaited championship. Jubilant Reds teammates streamed toward the plate while fireworks went off overhead. Fifteen years of futility had just ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-29T04:58:47Z)

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