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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 4:39 am

Eau Claire man arrested after police chase

An Eau Claire man is in custody after allegedly striking a squad car during a chase and eventually having to be subdued by police early today. Dennis Mohr, 51, Eau Claire, was transported to a hospital following the incident and will be facing multiple ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-10-11T16:04:35Z)

Wis. Deputy Injured After Man Rams Squad Car

A Wisconsin sheriff's deputy was taken to the hospital Monday after his squad car was hit at a high speed, along with several other cars in Eau Claire. Eau Claire police say they responded to a report of a hit and run of an unoccupied vehicle at Keith ... (Source: KSTP 2010-10-11T18:13:26Z)

New Orleans vs Arizona live NFL 2010

Enjoy to every one Watch NFL Football Game between New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals Live Stream 10 October 2010. New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals will be one of the match in the Week 5 - NFL Regular Season 2010/2011 , The game is scheduled on ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-10T19:40:31Z)

Moody's Reviews China's Credit Rating For Upgrade

Moody's Investors Service has announced that it is going to review China's credit rating for a possible upgrade, a move that reinforces the strength of the countries economy, but could put more pressure on leaders to allow the currency to appreciate ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-10-12T08:03:48Z)

Best Buy Mulling Android App Store Behind Amazon.com

In the wake of multiple reports indicating online retailer Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN ) is poised to roll out an Android application storefront to rival Google 's (Nasdaq: GOOG ) own Android Market as well as efforts like Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) Wireless' V Cast ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-11T16:11:45Z)

The Best Deal in Best Buy Just Might Be Its Stock

The so-called smart money on Wall Street gave the stock of Best Buy a wide berth, at least until last month, after the electronics retailer absolutely crushed earnings expectations for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug. 28. Analysts had expected ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-02T23:24:46Z)

Could Best Buy Launch its Own App Store As Well?

Now that it is all but confirmed that Amazon will be pitching their own Android app store to the masses other companies have taken notice, and in response to questioning from the Wall Street Journal Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn said the big box store is open to ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-10-11T17:01:51Z)

Zimbabwe PM: don't recognize our 6 ambassadors

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 | 2:50 a.m. Zimbabwe's prime minister says he has asked the United Nations, the European Union and four nations not to recognize six ambassadors who he says the president appointed without consulting him. The government's power ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-12T10:05:29Z)

France and Britain Closer to Hedge Fund Deal?

France is ready to drop objections to a key part of a law to tighten rules on hedge funds in exchange for concessions from London, a senior diplomat told Reuters, moving to end a dispute that threatened to harm relations with Washington. As talks entered ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

Schwarzenegger, California leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California 's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. A vote on the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

StubHub Joins University of Florida Athletic Program as a Sponsor of the Florida Gators

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, announced today that it is now a proud sponsor of the University of Florida athletic program. The sponsorship was facilitated through Gator Sports Marketing, the multimedia ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-11T12:58:28Z)

California budget deal details ready for public view

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Details of the California state budget agreement struck last week between Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers may be made public on Tuesday, according to legislative aides. Full details of the agreement will be ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-05T19:03:30Z)

Deputy PM: Israel officials doubt peace reachable

An Israeli Cabinet minister said Tuesday that top officials doubt a peace deal with the Palestinians can be reached soon even though the prime minister has committed to try to reach an agreement within a year. The Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T11:02:45Z)

Fitch Rates Forrest County General Hospital (MS) Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A' rating to the approximately $70 million series 2010A and 2010B revenue bonds to be issued by the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority on behalf of Forrest County General Hospital (FCGH). In addition, Fitch ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-11T22:16:49Z)

NFL-Lions hope blowout victory a sign of better days ahead

Like the recession-battered Motor City, it is hard to tell if the NFL's Detroit Lions have turned the corner and are ready to deliver on the promise that better days are ahead. A 44-6 blowout of the St. Louis Rams on Sunday that gave the Detroit (1-4 ... (Source: Yahoo! Eurosport 2010-10-11T03:32:58Z)

Moody's backs Penn's rating after M Resort deal

NEW YORK -- Moody's Investors Service said Friday that Penn National Inc.'s purchase of all of The M Resort LLC's secured bank debt and subordinated debt for $230.5 million has no immediate impact on its corporate family rating or rating outlook. Penn ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-08T20:40:10Z)

UK and France poised for EU hedge fund deal

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - France is ready to drop objections to a key part of a law to tighten rules on hedge funds in exchange for concessions from London, a senior diplomat said, moving to end a row that threatened to harm relations with Washington. As talks ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T07:50:40Z)

California Revenue 15% Above Schwarzenegger Estimate

(Treasurer spokesman corrects maturity of notes in last paragraph.) Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- California's tax revenue for September came in 15 percent above Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's May estimate, according to Controller John Chiang. About $1.1 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-11T23:14:05Z)

Israel puts more obstacles in way of peace process: PLO official

RAMALLAH, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Israel is hampering the Middle East peace process by putting more obstacles in the way of talks, a senior Palestinian official said Tuesday, referring to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for recognition of Israel as ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-12T11:09:55Z)

Zimbabwe PM: Don't recognize our 6 ambassadors

Zimbabwe's prime minister has asked the United Nations, the European Union and four nations not to recognize six ambassadors the president appointed without consulting him, his party said Tuesday. The government's power-sharing deal requires coalition ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T10:55:36Z)

Israel offers deal with conditions

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said for the first time that he would extend the settlement restrictions in the West Bank - if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish national homeland. The idea, while innocuous to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-12T06:59:22Z)

Pistons deal, questions and answers

Questions and answers about the efforts of the Ilitch family to close a deal in the next 30 days to acquire the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment. QUESTION: Because the Ilitch family already owns so much around here, why would they want to ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-06T18:55:10Z)

Fitch Releases Report on Elgin, IL's 2010 GO Bonds

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings has published a report on Elgin, IL's 2010 general obligation (GO) bonds. The report is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'. Applicable Criteria and ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-11T21:19:33Z)

StubHub signs sponsorship deal with University of Florida

PRESS RELEASE: "StubHub Joins University of Florida Athletic Program as a Sponsor of the Florida Gators" SAN FRANCISCO, CA (StubHub) October 11, 2010 -- StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, announced today that it is now a proud sponsor of the ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-10-11T14:38:41Z)

France hits back at US on hedge-fund rules

PARIS (Reuters) - French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde rebuffed U.S. criticism that demands for tough new EU rules on hedge funds are protectionist but she also extended an olive branch, signalling she was ready to compromise, a letter showed. France ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-12T07:49:29Z)

Thousands of students line up to get free 'beat' T-shirts

A line of people wraps around Emerson Alumni Hall, and students can be seen conversing in lawn chairs, sleeping on blankets or working on homework. Some have been there since 4:30 that morning, some have been there since the previous night. But they're ... (Source: Independent Florida Alligator 2010-10-11T04:01:36Z)

Fitch Downgrades 282 Bonds from 182 U.S. RMBS Deals to 'Dsf'

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has downgraded 282 bonds in 182 U.S. RMBS transactions to 'Dsf'. The downgrades indicate that the bonds in question have incurred a principal write-down. The bonds that Fitch is downgrading to 'Dsf' were all ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-11T22:09:40Z)

Officer released from hospital after crash

An Eau Claire Sheriff's Department officer was injured Monday morning when attempting to stop a hit-and-run driver. Deputy Robert Shugarts was taken to the hospital and released after the back end of his squad car was slammed into at a high speed by a ... (Source: Chippewa Herald 2010-10-11T21:05:14Z)

Moody's cites withheld payments, cuts Seneca Gaming credit ratings

Moody's Investors Service has lowered Seneca Gaming Corp.'s credit ratings, citing uncertainty resulting from the Seneca Nation of Indians' withholding of revenue-sharing payments to the state. Moody's lowered Seneca Gaming's corporate family ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-10-12T10:41:17Z)

Rift Endangers Power-Sharing Deal in Zimbabwe

JOHANNESBURG -- After months of putting an optimistic face on his power-sharing deal with Zimbabwe's autocratic president, Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai erupted last week with frustration at Mr. Mugabe and the country's troubled progress ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-11T06:03:18Z)

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