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Deals of the Hour / October 14, 2010, 11:40 pm

West Virgina shuts down South Florida

Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes and No. 25 West Virginia held South Florida to a season-low for yards in a 20-6 victory last night for its 12th straight home win. The Mountaineers (5-1, 1-0 Big East) held the Bulls (3-3, 0-2) without an offensive ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T06:20:01Z)

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

On border visit, Iranian leader threatens Israel

BINT JBEIL, Lebanon — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran taunted archenemy Israel yesterday from just across the tense border in southern Lebanon where he rallied tens of thousands of supporters of ally Hezbollah as Israeli attack helicopters buzzed ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Chile miners start new lives, adjust to freedom, fame

COPIAPO, Chile — The Chilean miners began their unfamiliar new lives as national heroes Thursday and got a taste of what awaits them outside the hospital doors — a deluge of TV producers, writers and even soccer teams all desperate for a piece of their ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-10-15T05:08:26Z)

DJ Rio Tinto: Disappointed With German Federal Cartel Office Statement

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U.S. Says Israel, Palestinian Deal Still Possible Within a Year

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israelis and Palestinians can still reach a final peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending an Israeli settlement moratorium, a U.S. official said today. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T20:21:06Z)

Kansas State demolishes Kansas as Carson Coffman racks up 5 TDs

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Carson Coffman ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more, completing 15 of 16 passes and leading Kansas State past Kansas 59-7 on Thursday night in one of the most lopsided routs in an emotional rivalry that dates to 1902 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T05:51:23Z)

World, Chile cheer as last of 33 miners sees the sky again

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — In a mesmerizing story of grit, endurance and triumph, the 33 men who had been stuck underground since their mine collapsed on Aug. 5 were hoisted to the surface, one by one, in a rescue celebrated across Chile and watched on live ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-15T04:46:58Z)

Apple iPad and iPhone expand to Walmart, Target, Verizon stores, no deals on devices but shop ...

Apple iPads and iPhones are expanding their reach as a growing number of retailers are announcing they will be hawking the devices at their stores, including Walmart, Target, AT&T and Verizon stores. Cost: For the most part, don't expect better prices on ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-14T15:32:24Z)

New offer, no agreement over Israel settlements

The Palestinians swiftly rejected an offer Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew a freeze on West Bank settlement construction in exchange for recognizing Israel as a Jewish nation-state. "If the Palestinian leadership will say ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T18:27:45Z)

Iran's Ahmadinejad arrives in south Lebanon town

BINT JBEIL, Lebanon Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in the south Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Thursday, close to the border with Israel, a state he has said should be wiped from the map. Thousands of people gathered in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T14:49:27Z)

Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton say regulators to block miners' iron ore joint venture

SYDNEY - German regulators are planning to block an iron ore joint venture between mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton Ltd. in Australia, the companies said Friday. In a statement, Rio Tinto and BHP said they were disappointed that the German Federal ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-10-15T01:05:04Z)

Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton: German regulators to block miners' Australian iron ore joint venture

SYDNEY (AP) — German regulators are planning to block a $120 billion iron ore venture between mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton Ltd. in Australia , the companies said Friday. In a statement, Rio Tinto and BHP said they were disappointed that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T03:56:52Z)

Chile miners start new lives

Copiapo, Chile — The Chilean miners began their unfamiliar new lives as national heroes Thursday and got a taste of what awaits them outside the hospital doors — a swarm of reporters, TV producers, publicity agents and even soccer teams all desperate ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Sunflower Showdown: Kansas State delivers purple bruising

*Most points allowed (114) in consecutive games since 1988 (118; Okla. St. 63-24; Missouri 55-17) *Ninth time since 1999 the Jayhawks have surrendered 100-plus points in consecutive games LAWRENCE — As Bill Snyder emerged from Kansas State's locker ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-15T05:58:33Z)

GM on Track for Mid-November IPO: Sources

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co is on track to move ahead with its initial public offering during the week of November 15 after a recent round of meetings with sovereign wealth funds, sources with knowledge of preparation for the deal said ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-15T00:07:48Z)

UPDATE: GM: Treasury's Citigroup Stake Poses IPO 'Conflict'

General Motors Co.'s disclosure Thursday that IPO underwriter Citigroup Inc. (C) faces a conflict of interest should have little effect on the investment bank's ability to participate in the deal, according to industry regulations. In a Securities and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T18:45:40Z)

They're all out: 33 miners raised safely in Chile

In a flawless operation that unfolded before a hopeful, transfixed world, 33 miners who were trapped for more than two months deep beneath the Chilean earth were raised one by one Wednesday through a smooth-walled shaft of rock. The last man out was the ... (Source: Dispatch 2010-10-14T05:31:06Z)

Last of trapped Chilean miners is freed

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) -- The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their rescue moving with remarkable speed while their countrymen erupted in cheers and the world watched ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T21:16:00Z)

New lives await Chile's miners

COPIAPO, Chile — The Chilean miners began their unfamiliar new lives as national heroes Thursday and got a taste of what awaits them outside the hospital doors — a deluge of TV producers, writers and even soccer teams all desperate for a piece of their ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-15T05:08:26Z)

UPDATE 1-GM on track for mid-November IPO-sources

NEW YORK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] is on track to move ahead with its initial public offering during the week of Nov. 15 after a recent round of meetings with sovereign wealth funds, sources with knowledge of preparation for the deal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T00:22:07Z)

More miners in Chile reach surface

More than a dozen of the 33 miners trapped underground for more than two months in northern Chile have been winched to the surface amid scenes of jubilation. Florencio Avalos, the first to be released, was greeted by family and President Sebastian Pinera ... (Source: World 2010-10-13T16:09:22Z)

Via TV and Internet, millions worldwide share joy of Chilean miners' rescue

This mine rescue was a different kind of story, visceral, primal, a joyous achievement. "What a great thing for humanity," said CNN's Wolf Reynolds, a weatherman, no less. It was a universal human story. Trapped underground. There's no nuance. It's open ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-14T11:14:42Z)

Verizon to sell Apple's iPad, won't confirm it also will sell iPhone

NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is going to start selling Apple's iPad at the end of this month, the companies said Thursday. The news follows published reports that Verizon Wireless will start selling a version of the iPhone early next year. The companies ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-15T05:37:04Z)

Ahmadinejad in south Lebanon on Israel's border

B INT JBEIL, Lebanon — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is speaking at a rally in a southern Lebanese village along the border with his archenemy Israel . The U.S. and Israel have called his trip intentionally provocative. Ahmadinejad arrived ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T04:04:01Z)

Bitter Liverpool legal battle returns to Texas court

MIAMI (Reuters) - The fierce battle surrounding the ownership of English Premier League club Liverpool returns to the unlikely setting of a Dallas county court on Friday in what could be a decisive day in the transatlantic legal stand-off. The finances of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T05:08:26Z)

Liverpool owners told to relent

The Liverpool Football Club will host Blackburn Sunday; that much is certain. The question is whether John Henry will be at Anfield Stadium as a fan or as the new owner of the Reds. Courtrooms on both sides of the Atlantic made rulings yesterday that ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T06:20:01Z)

Verizon to sell Apple's iPad

NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless will start selling Apple Inc.'s iPad at more than 2,000 company stores on Oct. 28, gaining better access to a tablet device that rival carrier AT&T Inc. has provided service for since its debut. An iPad with 16 gigabytes of ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T06:20:01Z)

Chile miners begin anew in fresh air

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- The lucky ones now have more than $10,000 in the bank and a free vacation in Greece awaiting them. But for the moment, many of the family members of the 33 miners trapped under the hard volcanic rock here for more than two months ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-15T04:25:29Z)

Liverpool deal rumbles on as BoSox owners lose court case

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool's ownership battle rumbled on Thursday as the High Court ruled against Tom Hicks and George Gillett, only for the American pair to demand the club's chairman be jailed for contempt of court. A High Court ruling on Wednesday had ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T22:13:16Z)

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