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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 12:40 am

Warning issued about imported lollipops in N.C.

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina officials are warning people to avoid a brand of lollipops that could contain more than candy. State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says samples of Colombina Mega Pops have been found to contain tiny pieces of metal ... (Source: Greensboro News & Record 2010-10-08T22:56:10Z)

Ex-N.Y. Comptroller Pleads Guilty In Pension Scam

New York's former state comptroller pleaded guilty Thursday to a corruption charge stemming from his role as manager of the state's pension fund. The former comptroller, Alan Hevesi, agreed to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Robert Siegel talks ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-08T04:12:19Z)

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton vows to maintain aggressive style at Formula One's Japanese GP

SUZUKA, JAPAN — Lewis Hamilton said he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two Formula One races while attempting ambitious passing moves. Consecutive non-finishes mean the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-09T00:14:55Z)

MPD probes whether suspect linked to flasher

A man Murfreesboro police arrested on charges of fondling a girl is being linked to a Thursday case in which a man exposed himself to a jogger, according to DNJ news partner WSMV-TV. At about 2 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a call at the bargain store ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-09T22:47:49Z)

US assumes Kim's son will lead North Korea

Washington - The United States is assuming that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will transfer power to his son when he is no longer capable of running the country, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Friday. Kim Jong Un was promoted to general during a ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-08T19:57:13Z)

Hamilton to stay aggressive for F1 Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan (AP): Lewis Hamilton says he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two races while attempting ambitious passing moves. Consecutive non-finishes mean the McLaren ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-10-07T09:57:06Z)

Hamilton to stay aggressive for Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan -- Lewis Hamilton says he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two races while attempting ambitious passing moves. Back-to-back non-finishes means the McLaren ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-07T13:03:13Z)

Cytori shares fall on news of stock sale

Friday, October 8, 2010 at 5:42 p.m. Cytori Therapeutics stock fell 11 percent Friday after the company said it will sell 4 million shares for $4.50 each, a 16 percent discount off the previous closing price. The San Diego company hopes to raise $16.8 ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-09T00:43:33Z)

S. Korea wary of power succession in North

WASHINGTON — The United States and South Korea should be prepared for a crisis in North Korea when dictator Kim Jong Il leaves his post, South Korea's defense chief said yesterday. The expected transfer of power to Kim's youngest son could have ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-09T06:19:59Z)

South Korea warns of problems when NK power shifts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea should be prepared for a crisis in North Korea when dictator Kim Jong Il leaves power, South Korea's defense chief said Friday. The expected transfer of power to Kim's youngest son could have ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-10-09T11:27:47Z)

Nikkei slips on yen strength; US jobs data awaited

TOKYO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average fell 1 percent on Friday, hurt by the yen trading near a 15-year peak against the dollar and by profit-taking after the Bank of Japan's policy easing this week had driven stocks higher. Investors were also ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T06:56:58Z)

South Korean defense chief warns of repercussions from upcoing power change in North Korea

WASHINGTON - The United States and South Korea should be prepared for a crisis in North Korea when dictator Kim Jong Il leaves power, South Korea's defense chief said Friday. The expected transfer of power to Kim's youngest son could have unpredictable ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-08T21:01:38Z)

Kim Jong-il's Heir Attends Parade

SEOUL, South Korea -- The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, attended a massive military parade with his youngest son and designated successor on Sunday as the ruling Communist regime celebrated the 65th founding of its Workers' Party. The son, Kim Jong-un ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-10T06:04:29Z)

Gates says US-Seoul alliance strong on North Korea

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the US alliance with South Korea is probably stronger than ever at this time of transition for North Korea's leadership. A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T15:46:40Z)

Police Link Arrested Man To Serial Flasher

A man Murfreesboro police arrested after they said he fondled a girl is being linked to a Thursday case in which a man exposed himself to a jogger. At about 2 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a call at the bargain store All Things Possible at 352 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T22:13:13Z)

Nikkei pressured by yen rise, U.S. payrolls in focus

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average edged lower on Friday for a second day in row, hurt by the yen trading near a 15-year peak against the dollar and by profit-taking after the Bank of Japan's policy easing this week drove stocks higher. Investors ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T03:29:22Z)

Gates says US-Seoul alliance strong against NKorea

WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the U.S. alliance with South Korea probably is stronger than ever at a time of transition for North Korea's leadership. A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-10-08T16:22:28Z)

North Korea's Kim, heir apparent son appear on live TV

Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. State television in a rare ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T06:54:35Z)

Family Dollar Announces Lollipop Recall At Some Stores

Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) announced Friday a recall of lollipops that were imported from Colombia and sold at some of its stores, citing the possible presence of metal fibers or flakes. The lollipops were manufactured by Colombina SA (COLOMBINA.BO ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-08T22:41:51Z)

Family Dollar recalls lollipops due to metal fiber

Family Dollar Stores Inc. is recalling lollipops that may have metal fibers or flakes in them. The company said the Colombina Mega Pops were imported from Columbia and sold at its Family Dollar stores in North Carolina and at other discount retailers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T23:24:48Z)

NKorea's heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at lavish parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together at a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. The two Kims stood on a ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T06:11:38Z)

South Korean defense chief warns of repercussions from upcoming power change in North Korea

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea should be prepared for a crisis in North Korea when dictator Kim Jong Il leaves power, South Korea's defense chief said Friday. The expected transfer of power to Kim's youngest son could have ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-09T00:14:55Z)

U.S. has long pondered using nukes against N. Korea, documents show

NEW YORK — From the 1950s' Pentagon to today's Obama administration, the United States has repeatedly pondered, planned and threatened use of nuclear weapons against North Korea, according to declassified and other U.S. government documents released in ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-10T06:54:35Z)

MPD probe link between suspect and flasher

A man Murfreesboro police arrested after they said he fondled a girl is being linked to a Thursday case in which a man exposed himself to a jogger, according to news partner WSMV-TV. At about 2 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a call at the bargain store ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-09T01:26:30Z)

Ex-comptroller admits role in pension case

NEW YORK — The state's former comptroller pleaded guilty yesterday to participating in a pay-to-play scandal at the public pension fund he once ran, the highest-ranking official convicted in a three-year investigation by state Attorney General Andrew ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-08T06:28:20Z)

Gates says US-Seoul alliance strong amid change in Pyongyang regime

WASHINGTON - Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the U.S. alliance with South Korea probably is stronger than ever at a time of transition for North Korea's leadership. A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-08T16:22:28Z)

Asian Shares Up; Bargain Hunting Aids Tokyo; China PMI Rises

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian stock markets were up Friday, as beaten down stocks in Tokyo and Australia attracted buyers. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.4%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.5%, South Korea's Kospi Composite was 0.2% higher and New ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-01T01:14:30Z)

Drug stocks inch higher; Cytori slides

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Drug stocks edged higher Friday morning while shares of stem-cell researcher Cytori Therapeutics slid after it priced a public offering at a substantial discount to the stock's closing price on Thursday. Shares of Cytori CYTX ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-10-08T19:42:54Z)

Plea bargain for comptroller who got corrupt $1M

Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi yesterday pulled back the curtain on Albany's sleaze and dirty deals as he revealed in court how he turned his public office into the capital of corruption. Speaking in Manhattan Supreme Court, Hevesi detailed how he ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-08T04:48:07Z)

Cytori Therapeutics to offer $18 million in stock

Cytori Therapeutics Inc. said Friday it is publicly offering $18 million worth of common stock at discount, sending shares lower in premarket trading. The company is offering 4 million shares at $4.50 apiece, marking a 15.7 percent discount to its closing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:47:43Z)

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