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Deals of the Hour / October 13, 2010, 2:40 am

US GAS: Futures Rise From One-Year Low On Bargain Buying

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Natural gas futures rose Tuesday on bargain buying as market participants were reluctant to bet that prices would continue to fall from one-year lows with winter's gas-heating demand on the horizon. Natural gas for November delivery ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T19:23:50Z)

Hedge Funds Cut Natural Gas Bullish Bets Most Since August: Energy Markets

Hedge funds cut bullish bets on natural gas by the most since August as storms steered clear of production in the Gulf of Mexico and weak demand boosted a U.S. stockpile surplus. Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced wagers on rising prices by 25 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-03T23:37:53Z)

The Divider-in-Chief Has an Enemies List - Surprise!

The article I read today from ResitNet.com reminds us that our current president promised to be a unifier, not a divider. But he has never made any attempt to fulfill that promise. President Obama's Updated Enemies List To jog your memory: On December 15 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-12T20:06:47Z)

Biden: Reports of Democratic Party's death 'greatly exaggerated'

Before what's expected to be a bruising election for Democrats, Vice President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh yesterday to raise money for Democratic congressional and gubernatorial candidates. Paraphrasing Mark Twain, Biden told donors at the Rivers Club ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T16:53:31Z)

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Announces Initiation of Global Phase 3 Trial of XIAFLEX® for ...

LYNBROOK, N.Y. , Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BSTC - News ), a biopharmaceutical company developing first in class collagenase-based products, today announced that its partner Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Auxilium ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-12T18:26:34Z)

Cami McCormick Receives Ovation Accepting CBS' Overall Excellence Award at Murrow ...

The Radio Television Digital News Association held their annual Edward R. Murrow Awards dinner last night in New York. CBS Radio News correspondent Cami McCormick , walking with a cane after being injured by an IED while on assignment in Afghanistan last ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-10-12T15:41:56Z)

THQ reveals WWE DLC deal

Fan Axxess allows gamers to obtain all DLC for WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 for single 800 MSP / $9.99 payment As publishers continue to dabble with new ways of offering 'added value' to gamers through digital content, THQ has revealed a new model to ... (Source: MCV 2010-10-12T13:25:55Z)

Worker hurt when building collapses in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — A demolition worker has been injured in the collapse of a condemned building in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report the two-story building collapsed around midday Monday in the city's Spring ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-12T12:21:30Z)

KARE brings home 2 National Murrow Awards

NEW YORK -- KARE 11 was honored with two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Feature Reporting and Best Newscast Monday. Reporter Boyd Huppert and photojournalist Jonathan Malat won their fifth National Murrow Award for Feature Reporting thanks to a story ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T16:46:21Z)

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 DLC Details from THQ

Simulation-Based Cornerstone of the Company's Renowned WWE Videogame Portfolio Set to Offer Extensive Variety of Playable In-Game Content and Customization Options to Further Enhance the Virtual WWE Experience AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct 12, 2010 (BUSINESS ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-10-13T03:09:07Z)

THQ Selling SmackDown vs. Raw DLC in Bundle for a Discount

THQ will be selling what it is calling "Fan Axxess" for its upcoming professional wrestling game WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, which "will enable owners to obtain select downloadable content released throughout the life of the videogame" as a single purchase ... (Source: Shacknews 2010-10-12T22:15:38Z)

LANDesk Software wins 2010 'Tomorrow's Technology Today' awards by Info Security Products Guide

SALT LAKE CITY--( BUSINESS WIRE )--LANDesk Software, a global leader in systems lifecycle management, endpoint security and IT service management, today announced that Info Security Products Guide has named LANDesk a triple winner of the 2010 Tomorrow's ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-29T22:59:41Z)

Biden, DNC Accuse Rove, Gillespie of Money Deals

Vice President Joe Biden and the White House are escalating their attacks on GOP political operatives Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie alleging improper campaign funding practices, The Daily Caller reported . During a fundraiser Monday in Pittsburgh, Biden ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-12T15:56:15Z)

Hollywood Fest to Honor Zach Galifianakis and Jennifer Lawrence at the Hollywood Awards Gala

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. , Oct. 12 -- The 14th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce that the star of "Due Date" Zach Galifianakis will receive the "Hollywood Comedy Actor Award" and actress Jennifer ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-12T10:34:07Z)

PEOPLE: Lawyers enter not guilty pleas for Vince Neil

LAS VEGAS — A lawyer for rocker Vince Neil entered not guilty pleas for the Motley Crue singer on misdemeanor drunken driving and speeding charges. LAS VEGAS — A lawyer for rocker Vince Neil entered not guilty pleas for the Motley Crue singer on ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-10-12T03:31:47Z)

New version of LANDesk Management Suite 9 announced

LAS VEGAS, USA: LANDesk Software, has announced the latest versions of LANDesk Management Suite 9 and LANDesk Security Suite 9. According to a company release, the management of mobile devices is a major component of this new release, enabling ... (Source: CIOL Network 2010-10-12T16:03:24Z)

Zach Galifianakis and Jennifer Lawrence to be Honored at the Hollywood Awards Gala

The 14th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce that the star of "Due Date" Zach Galifianakis will receive the "Hollywood Comedy Actor Award" and actress Jennifer Lawrence will be recognized with ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-12T19:31:00Z)

Freeman to get AFI life award

The American Film Institute is honoring Morgan Freeman with its Life Achievement Award. AFI says the 73-year-old Oscar winner will receive the award in June. AFI chair Sir Howard Stringer calls Freeman "an American treasure" who brings a calm authority ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-12T19:16:41Z)

KTVB accepts 2 national Edward R. Murrow awards

Monday night was a very special night for us here at KTVB. We were honored with not one, but two national Edward R. Murrow awards. In the TV news industry, they are considered the highest honor you can achieve. We received one award for our 10 p.m ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T17:14:59Z)

Fest to Honor Zach Galifianakis with Hollywood Comedy Actor Award

The 14th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce that the star of "Due Date" Zach Galifianakis will receive the "Hollywood Comedy Actor Award" and actress Jennifer Lawrence will be recognized with ... (Source: IESB.NET 2010-10-12T15:34:46Z)

U.S. awards Auxilium patent covering Xiaflex drug

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it has received a patent covering the use of the active components in its Xiaflex drug for treating collagen-mediated diseases. The expiration date of the patent, issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, is ... (Source: Philadelphia Business Journal 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

State assistance helps manufacturers expand

Gov. Jim Doyle today announced $4.85 million in combined state funding for TecStar Manufacturing Company in Germantown and McCain Foods USA Inc. in Plover for expansions that will create or retain more than 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin. Established in 1997 ... (Source: Biz Times 2010-10-12T17:36:28Z)

Crude oil prices hold near $82

NEW YORK, Oct 12, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Crude oil prices held near $82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday, as traders test a new price plateau. Prior to an Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries summit scheduled for Thursday ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-12T22:08:28Z)

Jobs saved at McCain Foods in Plover

Projects to Create and Retain More Than 1,000 Jobs PLOVER, GERMANTOWN – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $4.85 million in funding for McCain Foods and TecStar Manufacturing Company to help create and retain more than 1,000 jobs in the state. The ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

White House firing away at GOP

The White House seems to have settled on what one Democratic operative calls "The Spaghetti Strategy," a throw-anything-against-the-wall approach to attacking a carefully targeted group of Republican heavies ahead of Nov. 2. Senior Democrats say the ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-10-12T08:46:45Z)

BioSpecifics Technologies Begins Global Phase 3 Trial Of XIAFLEX - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (BSTC: News ) Tuesday said its partner Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dosed the first subject in the global Phase 3 program of XIAFLEX or collagenase clostridium histolyticum for the treatment of Peyronie's ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-12T19:02:22Z)

LANDesk Software wins 2010 'Tomorrow's Technology Today' awards by Info Security Products Guide

SALT LAKE CITY - (Business Wire) LANDesk Software, a global leader in systems lifecycle management, endpoint security and IT service management, today announced that Info Security Products Guide has named LANDesk a triple winner of the 2010 Tomorrow's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-30T13:04:22Z)

People: Dee, Elliott to be honored on BET

They are of different genres and different generations, yet Ruby Dee and Missy Elliott both will be among those honored as part of the Black Girls Rock! awards show on BET. Black Girls Rock! is an organization founded by DJ Beverly Bond . It mentors young ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-10-11T22:45:27Z)

Wisconsin awards energy funds to two firms

The state of Wisconsin is awarding $4.85 million in State Energy Program funding, including $3.75 million to a Germantown firm, to support business development projects that are expected to create and retain jobs, Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday. Germantown's ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-10-12T18:33:44Z)

VP In Pittsburgh To Rally Support For Democratic Candidates

PITTSBURGH -- Vice President Joe Biden will be in Pittsburgh on Monday to rally support for three local Democratic candidates. Mr. Biden will attend and event for Reps. Kathy Dahlkemper and Mark Critz, as well as an event for gubernatorial candidate Dan ... (Source: WPXI 2010-10-11T10:13:50Z)

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