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Deals of the Hour / October 14, 2010, 3:40 pm

Rescued miners OK in hospital, preparing for onslaught of attention as Chile impresses world

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - Chile's 33 rescued miners posed with the president and were poked by doctors on Thursday, itching to reunite with families and sleep in their own beds for the first time since a cave-in nearly killed them on Aug. 5. Relatives were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T20:33:03Z)

Coast Guard rescues disabled fishing boat

Six men rescued at sea after their sport boat broke down have been towed back to shore by the Coast Guard. The vessel, Black Magic, and the men aboard it were towed into the Coast Guard's Atlantic City station around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday to the wild cheers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T20:56:54Z)

Agency in deal to settle suits by 9/11 responders

The government authority that owned the World Trade Center has tentatively agreed to pay $47.5 million to settle lawsuits by 9,055 people exposed to toxic dust during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T20:47:22Z)

Homburg Canada to raise C$75 million in bought deal

(Reuters) - Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust (HCR_u.TO: Quote ) said it will raise about C$75 million through a bought deal to fund future acquisitions. The REIT, which listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 25, said the underwriters led by ... (Source: Reuters Canada 2010-10-06T20:56:51Z)

Chilean miners getting invites

MADRID -- The freed Chilean miners are being flooded with invitations to visit leading European and Latin American soccer teams. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 miners to visit Santiago Bernabeu stadium, while Manchester United is ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-14T20:11:34Z)

Southwest, Pilots Reach Deal On 737-800

It looks increasingly like Southwest Airlines plans to add the Boeing 737-800 to its all 737 fleet of -300s, -500s and -700s. The carrier and the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) on Oct. 14 announced that the two sides have reached a ... (Source: Aviation Week 2010-10-14T22:20:25Z)

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)

Verizon to sell Apple's iPad

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc is turning to Verizon Wireless to help sell the iPad in time for the holidays, loosening its cozy ties with AT&T Inc. The surprise move disrupts the relationship between Apple and AT&T Inc, which carries the iPhone ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-14T22:13:16Z)

Southwest Airlines reaches deal with pilots' union over use of new plane

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines has a tentative labor deal with its pilots' union that will allow it to use a new Boeing plane. The airline said Thursday that directors of the union unanimously approved a tentative deal covering use of the Boeing 737 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-14T17:48:24Z)

Deal possible to settle Sept. 11 responders suits

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The government authority that owned the World Trade Center has tentatively agreed to pay $47.5 million to settle lawsuits by 9,055 people exposed to toxic dust during the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Port Authority of New York ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-10-14T21:30:19Z)

Port Authority, 9/11 Responders Reach Settlement Deal

Thousands of ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust have entered a settlement agreement with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the site's owner, which will agree to pay $47.5 million in claims ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-10-12T23:55:51Z)

Bruce Steckler of Baron & Budd, P.C. Supports Pilot Remediation Program for Homeowners with ...

NEW ORLEANS - (Business Wire) Bruce Steckler http://baronandbudd.com/attorney_profiles/Bruce_W_Steckler, head of Baron & Budd's general litigation section and a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in the Chinese Drywall Multi-District ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-14T22:20:25Z)

Chilean miners flooded with soccer invites

MADRID -- The freed Chilean miners are being flooded with invitations to visit leading European and Latin American soccer teams, and even participate in the New York City Marathon. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 miners to visit ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-14T21:01:41Z)

Tears and cheers as miners rescued; 12th miner freed

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — One-third of the trapped Chilean miners are now up and out of their half-mile-deep dungeon. No. 11 came up into the desert sun just over 10 hours after the rescue capsule dubbed "Phoenix" extracted the first miner. He is 55-year ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-13T13:17:35Z)

Six rescued from boat Black Magic off Jersey Shore reunited with families

ATLANTIC CITY - Six men whose fishing boat, the Black Magic, had been lost at sea for nearly 48 hours were returned to the arms of their loved ones late Tuesday afternoon after the Coast Guard found them drifting about 120 miles off the New Jersey coast ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-13T06:58:11Z)

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)

Coast Guard tows disabled NJ boat back to shore

Six men rescued at sea after their sport boat broke down have been towed back to shore by the Coast Guard. The vessel, Black Magic, and the men aboard it were towed into the Coast Guard's Atlantic City station around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday to the wild cheers ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T20:49:44Z)

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)

Palestinians Reject Israel's Racist Demands

Without any reason, the Israeli government has created a totally artificial problem for all future persons wishing to get citizenship: They will have to pledge allegiance to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state . Once again the Israelis are trying to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-14T17:05:27Z)

In Chile, all 33 miners rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- The last of the Chilean miners, the foreman who held them together when they were feared lost, was raised from the depths of the Earth on Wednesday night -- a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted the world. No one has ever ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-14T19:07:09Z)

UPDATE 1-Homburg Canada to raise C$75 million in bought deal

* Says to use proceeds to fund acquisitions * To sell 6.82 mln units at C$11 each, discount of 2 pct Oct 6 (Reuters) - Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust said it will raise about C$75 million through a bought deal to fund future acquisitions. The ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-06T21:11:10Z)

Chilean Miners' rescue progressing faster than expected

By midmorning 13 men had been extracted in roughly 10 hours, with some emerging as quickly as 39 minutes apart. They've been riding up the more than 2,000 foot escape shaft in a special capsule. The 28-inch-diameter shaft has some curves, but Chile's ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-13T15:19:16Z)

Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Filing of Preliminary Prospectus

Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") announced today that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus in respect of its previously announced bought deal offering. The REIT has entered into an agreement to sell 6,820,000 units of ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-10-13T21:31:30Z)

Southwest reaches deal with pilots over new plane

Southwest Airlines has a tentative labor deal with its pilots' union that will allow it to use a new Boeing plane. The airline said Thursday that directors of the union unanimously approved a tentative deal covering use of the Boeing 737-800. As part of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T20:54:31Z)

Rescued Chilean miner says 'we were waiting for death'

THE official version of life underground for the 33 Chilean miners rescued yesterday is beginning to crumble as interviews paint a picture of fear and despair as starvation stalked the men during their eight week ordeal. In an interview with The Guardian ... (Source: Adelaidenow 2010-10-14T21:37:28Z)

First of 33 trapped Chilean miners is rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - The first trapped miner emerged from a capsule just after 11 p.m. ET Tuesday from a gold and copper mine that he and 33 miners have been trapped in for more than two months - the longest anyone has survived underground. Florencio ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-13T11:08:44Z)

17 of 33 trapped Chilean miners rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) -- There have been hugs, cheers and tears all around in Chile where rescuers continue to pull trapped miners to fresh air and freedom. One man jumped up and down to show his strength. He also presented laughing rescuers with ... (Source: WZZM 13 2010-10-13T17:06:38Z)

UPDATE 2-Verizon to sell Apple's iPad

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc ( AAPL.O ) is turning to Verizon Wireless to help sell the iPad in time for the holidays, loosening its cozy ties with AT&T Inc ( T.N ). The surprise move disrupts the relationship between Apple and AT&T Inc ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T21:51:47Z)

Deal Reached in Chinese Drywall Case

NEW ORLEANS—A Chinese drywall manufacturer, suppliers, builders and insurers have agreed to repair homes in four states under an agreement to fix damage from corrosion-causing drywall. U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon expressed optimism that Thursday's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T17:26:56Z)

Chinese Drywall Home-Repair Deal Wins Court Approval

(Updates with cost settlement in first paragraphs.) Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- A federal judge endorsed a plan for a Knauf Group unit to help repair 300 homes damaged by defective drywall, the first step toward a potential settlement of legal claims estimated ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-14T18:59:59Z)

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