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Deals of the Hour / September 30, 2010, 4:43 pm

Ecuador declares emergency amid police protests

Ecuador declared a state of emergency after President Rafael Correa was overcome by tear gas Thursday at a barracks in Quito, the capital, where he went to confront police who had walked off the job in protest over salaries and benefits. Correa was seen ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T22:29:52Z)

Treasury announces sales of Citigroup shares

The government says it is starting to sell off $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares it holds in Citigroup, another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department says it will start the sales Wednesday ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T14:02:49Z)

Google Instant Blacklist Attributed to Imperfect Autocomplete

As such, the technology is imperfect; Google Instant merely shines a spotlight on the flaws because of its nature of surfacing results for search terms on the fly. "We apply a narrow set of removal policies for pornography, violence, and hate speech ... (Source: eWeek 2010-09-30T11:09:50Z)

Sonos Controller For IPad Now Available As Free App

Sonos, Inc., the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today announced that the Sonos Controller for iPad is now available as a free app in the iTunes App Store. Building upon the success of the highly rated and very popular ... (Source: Music Industry News Network 2010-09-30T19:45:13Z)

Angry Ecuador Police Rough Up, Tear Gas President

Quito, Ecuador (AHN) - Ecuador's government declared a state of siege on Thursday after angry police roughed up and fired tear gas at President Rafael Correa when he tried to negotiate with them on the street. Police are protesting the cancellation of ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-30T23:27:08Z)

Live Nation's Diller Said to Quit as Chairman

Live Nation Entertainment 's Barry Diller has resigned as chairman of the concert promoter in a move that will come into effect after the next meeting of the company's board of directors, The Wall Street Journal reported. Mr. Diller's resignation is ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-29T10:42:23Z)

Google Instant gets keyboard navigation

Google's Instant , a new feature that predicts search queries as people type them and refreshes results and ads accordingly on the fly, will be extended to 12 new countries, bringing the total to 19 countries. Instant is also gaining keyboard navigation ... (Source: PC Advisor 2010-09-30T09:00:59Z)

NFL says AFL-CIO couldn't be effective mediator

INDIANAPOLIS -- The NFL has a problem with the head of the AFL-CIO's offer to mediate the league's labor talks. In a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka offered to sit down with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-30T20:56:48Z)

Southwest's AirTran buy will expand options for some, but fares could rise in Northeast

NEW YORK - Southwest's decision to buy AirTran will mean more routes and fewer delays and cancellations in small cities but higher fares in the Northeast and perhaps the end of the super-low sale fare. Southwest Airlines, which has built a loyal following ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-30T13:47:19Z)

India donates 20 million dollars for Pakistan flood relief

New Delhi - India donated 20 million dollars to the United Nations for flood relief in Pakistan, news reports said Saturday. India hiked its initial offer of 5 million dollars to 25 million dollars in August soon after a hesitant Pakistan said it would ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-18T09:15:13Z)

Southwest merger could be win for travelers

Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport would feel the impact of Southwest Airlines' purchase of competitor AirTran Airways -- but the impact should be minimal, officials say. It might even be beneficial. "I wouldn't say it would eliminate routes from Detroit ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-28T12:09:28Z)

Live Nation chairman steps down-WSJ

Sept 29 (Reuters) - Live Nation Entertainment Inc ( LYV.N ) Chairman Barry Diller on Tuesday stepped down from his post and from the concert promotion giant's board of directors, the Wall Street Journal reported. The resignation, which was earlier reported ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-29T03:54:22Z)

Nintendo 3DS with 3D technology won't hit stores by Christmas

CHIBA, Japan — Nintendo slashed its earnings forecast by more than half today after announcing that its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas. Nintendo now expects 90 billion yen ($1 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-29T15:07:14Z)

Nintendo cuts profit, 3DS not ready for Christmas

CHIBA, Japan -- Nintendo shares tumbled Thursday after the company said its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won't be ready to go on sale for Christmas, crushing its earnings forecast by more than half. The 3DS will go on sale in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-30T10:34:02Z)

No Nintendo 3DS This Holiday Season

Nintendo will spend this Christmas spinning its wheels, for the most part. Some anticipated titles are due to launch this holiday season (such as Shaun White's snowboarding game and Babysitting Mama ) but wiithout the 3DS to strengthen sales, the company's ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-30T12:14:15Z)

US Treasury announces start of sales of $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares of Citigroup

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government says it is starting to sell off $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares it holds in Citigroup, another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department says it will start ... (Source: Today Online 2010-09-29T15:21:33Z)

Google Adds Instant to More Search Types, Countries

Google announced some new features for Google Instant. They haven't released it for the browser or for mobile yet, but they have added some desktop functionality. First off, they have added keyboard navigation, so you can use Google Instant without ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-09-30T11:09:50Z)

Reports: Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz

CHICAGO -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. shareholders have reportedly rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group 's offer for the car rental company. The Wall Street Journal reported on its website ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-30T20:13:51Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion

NEW YORK -- Southwest's decision to buy AirTran will mean more routes and fewer delays and cancellations in small cities but higher fares in the Northeast and perhaps the end of the super-low sale fare. Southwest Airlines, which has built a loyal following ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-28T18:36:01Z)

NFL rejects AFL-CIO's offer to mediate labor dispute

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL has a problem with the head of the AFL-CIO's offer to mediate the league's labor talks. In a letter obtained Thursday by the Associated Press, AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka offered to sit down with NFL commissioner Roger ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-30T21:11:07Z)

Live Nation Chairman Steps Down: Report

(Reuters) - Live Nation Entertainment Inc Chairman Barry Diller on Tuesday stepped down from his post and from the concert promotion giant's board of directors, the Wall Street Journal reported. The resignation, which was earlier reported by the Hollywood ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-29T15:50:11Z)

AFL-CIO president offers services in NFL Labour dispute

The president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is ready to play mediator in the NFL's labour dispute. In a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka offered to ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-09-30T22:51:20Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

India Digest: India to Free Protesters in Kashmir Peace Move

Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Thursday, September 30, 2010. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. India to Free Protesters in Kashmir Peace Move ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-30T02:48:45Z)

Factbox: Ecuador and its President Rafael Correa

QUITO (Reuters) - Unrest erupted in Ecuador on Thursday with soldiers taking the main airport and police protesting in the streets while President Rafael Correa considered whether to dissolve a deadlocked Congress. Here are some facts about Correa and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-30T15:49:00Z)

Predators 1.3 Update Finally Here for iPhone and iPad

Chillingo finally released the much anticipated 1.3 update to Predators shooter game based on the feature film with the same name by Robert Rodriguez. Predators Lite is also available now for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad in the iTunes App Store. Here is ... (Source: MobileTechReview 2010-09-30T17:22:04Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

Kashmir Could Start a Nuclear War

Divided Kashmir is the world's longest-running and certainly most dangerous international conflict. It has burst once more into flames. At least 100 Muslim Kashmiris protesting Indian rule have been shot down in the street by Indian paramilitary police ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-27T17:32:46Z)

Google Voice For the iPhone Is a Good Call

It's not the apocalypse and hell isn't freezing over, but Google Voice is reportedly going to become available from Apple's App Store . This may come as a surprise after Apple publicly rejected the Google Voice app last year from the iTunes App Store. Some ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-29T19:53:34Z)

Treasury announces start of sales of $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares of Citigroup

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says it is starting to sell off $2.2 billion in trust preferred shares it holds in Citigroup, another move to recoup the costs incurred in the $700 billion financial bailout. The Treasury Department says it will start the ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-09-29T13:27:01Z)

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