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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 2:40 am

2 children plucked from burning home in Waterloo

Firefighters rescued two children from a burning home in Waterloo early Wednesday. Flames covered the front of the house when firefighters arrived about 12:30 a.m. Battalion Chief Mike Junk said firefighters used a ladder to reach a second-floor bedroom ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-14T09:41:39Z)

Lives of Chilean miners changed by celebrity status

One became a father during his captivity deep inside an Andean mine. Another returned to the surface with a book draft. A third was met by his mistress while his wife stayed home. Before their mine collapsed, trapping them half a mile underground for 69 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T04:12:22Z)

All 33 Miners Saved in Chile

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 Wednesday night - a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted the world. No one has ever been ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-15T07:53:05Z)

Candidates announced for men's ice hockey 2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Twenty NCAA® men's ice hockey student-athletes who excel both on and off the ice were selected as candidates today for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in hockey. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-10-13T21:17:11Z)

British aid worker kidnapped by masked gunmen in Somalia

Masked gunmen have abducted a Briton and a Somali working for Save The Children from a compound in western Somalia, according to the aid agency. Local resident Moalim Bashir said he did not know who had taken the two men from the town of Adado, near the ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-10-15T08:57:30Z)

Chile's 33 Rescued Miners Trying to Juggle Media, Freedom, Acclimation

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: The Ledger 2010-10-15T02:30:58Z)

Rewards for Miners Rescued in Chile

SAN JOSÉ 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: Herald Tribune 2010-10-15T09:18:59Z)

Chile miners start new lives, readjust to freedom

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: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Two children rescued from burning Waterloo home

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters have rescued two children from a burning home in Waterloo. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier says the fire broke out early Wednesday, and flames covered the front of the house when firefighters arrived about 12:30 a.m ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-13T14:36:19Z)

Jets WR Santonio Holmes denies agent's claims in SI story

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Santonio Holmes denied Wednesday that he told a former sports agent during a recruiting visit five years ago that he was already taking money from another agent during his college career. Josh Luchs told Sports Illustrated for its ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-14T19:50:06Z)

Lakeland teens deaths ruled murder/suicide

The deaths of two teens, whose bodies were found in Humphries Park in Lakeland Tuesday night, have been ruled a case of murder/suicide. The deaths of two teens, whose bodies were found in Humphries Park in Lakeland Tuesday night, have been ruled a case of ... (Source: West Central Tribune 2010-10-14T20:33:03Z)

FEMA to pay to resurface Waterloo playground

A Waterloo playground that was heavily damaged in the historic 2008 flood of the Cedar River will receive federal money to be resurfaced. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to pay for the safety resurfacing at Cedar River-Exchange Park. The ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2010-10-12T19:16:41Z)

With dramatic rescue, Chilean miners' private lives also tumble into the light

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — One is a great-grandfather four times over, another a 19-year-old dad. A third — the oldest — is 63, and has spent a half-century working the mines. A fourth had a wife and a mistress, too, waiting above ground. The men ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-14T00:01:49Z)

World News: Rescued miners begin to leave hospital after checks

The 33 Chilean miners rescued after 69 days underground began leaving hospital today. A day after their epic rescue from the San Jose mine, still wearing the sunglasses that protected them from the bright light when they were hoisted from 2,000 feet ... (Source: Scotsman 2010-10-15T09:18:59Z)

Jets WR Holmes denies agent's claims in SI story

(AP) FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Santonio Holmes denied Wednesday that he told a former sports agent during a recruiting visit five years ago that he was already taking money from another agent during his college career. Josh Luchs told Sports Illustrated for its ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-14T00:16:08Z)

Genoway a candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - University of North Dakota defenseman and team captain Chay Genoway has been named one of 20 national men's hockey finalists for the 2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which recognizes on- and off-ice excellence. To be eligible for ... (Source: UND Fighting Sioux 2010-10-14T01:06:15Z)

Teens found dead in Lakeland park identified

School officials at a school in Lake Elmo reached out to students Wednesday after news of the death of two of its ninth grade students. School officials at a school in Lake Elmo reached out to students Wednesday after news of the death of two of its ninth ... (Source: South Washington County Bulletin 2010-10-13T18:54:01Z)

With rescue, miners' private lives come to light

ANITA SNOW, Associated Press Writers, MICHAEL WARREN, Associated Press Writers SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — One is a great-grandfather four times over, another a 19-year-old dad. A third — the oldest — is 63, and has spent a half-century working the ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-10-15T03:35:23Z)

First day of freedom for Chile miners includes photo with president and a deluge of offers

COPIAPO, Chile (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Fox40 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Hagelin Among Candidates for Lowe's Senior Class Award

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Senior co-captain left wing Carl Hagelin (Sodertalje, Sweden) of the University of Michigan ice hockey team was named one of 20 candidates for the 2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for ice hockey on Wednesday (Oct. 13). CLASS is an ... (Source: mgoblue 2010-10-13T20:12:45Z)

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)

CANADA STOCKS-TSX turns negative as gold miners weigh

TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index turned negative shortly after the open on Thursday as a decline in gold miners undermined a rise in other commodity and financial shares. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index fell 0.01 ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-30T14:01:38Z)

British aid worker abducted in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia: Masked gunmen have abducted a Briton and a Somali working for aid agency Save the Children from a compound in western Somalia. Local resident Moalim Bashir said he did not know who had taken the two men on Thursday evening from the town ... (Source: Gulf News 2010-10-15T08:50:21Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Financials, base-metals push TSX higher

TORONTO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index turned positive shortly after the open on Thursday as strength in financial shares and base-metal miners offset weakness in gold-mining and energy shares. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-14T14:35:08Z)

Update -- Dead teens found in Lakeland park are identified

The Washington County Sheriff's Department in Stillwater has identified two teens found dead in Humphries Park in Lakeland Tuesday night. The teens are: Lisa Marie Grijalva, 15, of Oak Park Heights, Minn. and Jacob Zachary Campbell, 14, of Lakeland ... (Source: Hudson Star-Observer 2010-10-13T20:41:23Z)

CANADA STOCKS-U.S. data knocks TSX off its 2-year high

TORONTO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index closed lower on Thursday, retreating from the two-year high it hit a day earlier as investors took their cue from weak U.S. economic data and took profits. All 10 of the index's main sectors were down ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-14T20:54:31Z)

Jets WR Holmes: I didn't take money from any agents in college

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Santonio Holmes denied Wednesday that he told a former sports agent during a recruiting visit fiveyears ago that he already was taking money from another agent during his college career. Josh Luchs told Sports Illustrated for its Oct ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-14T00:16:08Z)

Swedbank Robur Holding Out For Higher Munters Offer

STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones)--Swedish mutual fund manager Swedbank Robur chose not to sell its stake in Munters (MTRS.SK) to Cidron Intressenter AB because it wants to continue participating in the ongoing bidding process, Robur Head of Corporate Governance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

Statement by the Board of Directors of Munters in relation to Cidron Intressenter's increased offer ...

The Board of Directors of Munters unanimously recommends the shareholders to accept the increased offer by Cidron Intressenter [1] Background This statement is made by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Munters AB (publ) ("Munters" or the "Company ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-13T11:44:31Z)

UPDATE: Cidron In Pole For Munters As Alfa Laval Holds Bid

STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones)--Swedish engineer Alfa Laval AB (ALFA.SK) said Thursday it won't raise its current offer for Munters AB (MTRS.SK), paving the way for Cidron Intressenter AB to acquire the Swedish indoor humidity-control systems maker in a 5.78 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T09:34:29Z)

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