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Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 6:40 am

Helicos has a new CEO

Helicos BioSciences Corp ., a Cambridge company focused on gene-sequencing instruments, said that its board of directors has Ivan Trifunovich as the company's president and chief executive. "Dr. Trifunovich has served as a senior consultant to the Helicos ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T11:34:59Z)

Yahoo buyout rumors increase pressure on CEO Carol Bartz

SAN FRANCISCO -- With buyout vultures circling the Internet company, Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz may have to accelerate her timetable for engineering a turnaround if she wants to save her job. Bartz has said it could take a couple more years to revive Yahoo ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-10-15T15:09:44Z)

U.S. Chamber calls for urgency on South Korea trade deal

SEOUL, South Korea — Time is running out for South Korea and the United States to reach a compromise that can finally seal their stalled free trade agreement ahead of a meeting between their presidents next month, a U.S. business official said Friday ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-10-15T14:26:47Z)

Cablevision-Fox standoff an infuriating rerun to viewers

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early Saturday after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-10-16T10:00:45Z)

'South Park' Nails Snooki in 'Jersey Shore' Parody -- and She Loves It

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park , have done it again -- completely eviscerated a few pop culture icons and, by extension, the culture that allowed the 'icons' to She took to Twitter after the South Park episode: "snooki want smoosh ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-15T21:57:46Z)

Countrywide's Mozilo Settles for $67.5 Million Over SEC Claims

Oct. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Former Countrywide Financial Corp. Chief Executive Officer Angelo Mozilo agreed to a record $67.5 million settlement to resolve U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission claims that he misled investors. Mozilo, 71, will pay a $22.5 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-16T03:55:40Z)

British Airways: $638 Phoenix to London

British Airways is taking flight today with a winter air sale, including a $638 round trip between Phoenix and London with up to two free hotel nights. Travel dates are from Oct. 21 through April 3, except for Dec. 20-22, and cover all 19 cities British ... (Source: Phoenix Business Journal 2010-10-15T16:35:38Z)

Sean Connery Court Date in Spain Ignored by Actor and Wife

Former Bond star Sean Connery was ordered to appear before a Spanish court in connection with a property deal on the Costa Del Sol. The 80-year-old actor and his wife Micheline Roquebrune have been asked to talk about the sale of their home 11 years ago ... (Source: National Ledger 2010-10-16T02:58:24Z)

Fox-Cablevision dispute threatens MLB broadcasts

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early Saturday after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T12:45:23Z)

Sean Connery a no-show at Spanish 'Goldfinger' hearing

M ADRID — Sean Connery declined to appear in a Spanish court Friday as requested by a judge investigating an allegedly shady real estate deal involving property the actor used to own. The 80-year-old actor sent the judge a letter explaining he cannot ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Reynolds American CEO Ivey to retire

Susan M. Ivey currently chairman, president and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) in Winston-Salem has announced she will retire on Feb. 28, 2011. The board of the tobacco giant has elected Daniel (Daan) M. Delen, currently chairman, president and CEO of ... (Source: Greensboro Business Journal 2010-10-15T14:26:47Z)

Countrywide CEO settles

LOS ANGELES — Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T06:47:28Z)

Jersey Shore House Heats Up When Firemen Respond to Alarm

Sunday night dinner is a tradition in the Jersey Shore house – and it doesn't always go according to plan. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino have both had their turn at ruining dinner with slips and spills . But on Thursday's ... (Source: People 2010-10-14T17:41:15Z)

Sneak Peek: 'Sarah Palin's Alaska'

Oh, gosh, Sarah Palin soon will have another accomplishment to cross off of her bucket list. Dubbed the "most formidable force in the Republican Party, by none other than the press secretary of President Barack Obama's Democratic White House: Check ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-16T00:35:14Z)

No Situation here: 'Jersey Shore' star Mike Sorrentino gets bounced from 'Dancing'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is headed back to the Jersey shore. The reality star with the chiseled abs was eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" Tuesday. He and professional partner Karina Smirnoff came into the show in last ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-13T02:33:20Z)

White House says will keep up pressure over yuan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will keep up pressure on Beijing over its currency policy, the White House said on Thursday, after Chinese imports into the United States hit a record high in August. "There's no doubt that the president, the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T19:21:28Z)

Trailer For Sarah Palin's Alaska Premieres

If you've ever enjoyed watching the foibles of America's favorite heartland politician , now you can. Because she has her own television series. Where she decries politics. That's right – the trailer to Sarah Palin's Alaska – her premiere ... (Source: Manolith 2010-10-16T03:41:21Z)

Cablevision dispute blacks out channels

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early today after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-10-16T11:55:17Z)

Here's 'The Situation': Mike Sorrentino Talks About Possibly Leaving 'Jersey Shore'

Other reality TV shows may have high-speed cook-offs or intense fashion letdowns, but there's only one where all a participant has to do is flash his washboard abs to get a ratings boost. Known to millions of fans as "The Situation" on the explosive MTV ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-11T19:53:39Z)

Ex-Countrywide executives settle with SEC, avoid trial

LOS ANGELES -- Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial, struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo and two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T03:48:31Z)

Snooki Loves the 'South Park' 'Snooki Monster'

Twitter to announce that she found the caricature hilarious. In fact, Snooki took the Trey Parker and Matt Stone creation lampooning her as a sign that she and her Jersey Shore cast mates had finally "made it." Of course, according to the South Park parody ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-15T18:51:39Z)

Vultures increase pressure on Yahoo CEO

SAN FRANCISCO — With buyout vultures circling the Internet company, Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz may have to accelerate her timetable for engineering a turnaround if she wants to save her job. Bartz has said it could take a couple more years to revive ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-10-15T10:59:12Z)

British Airways' London deal

Starting today, British Airways is offering a sale on flights to London, plus two nights' free hotel stay at select three- and four-star hotels. Round-trip fares begin at $488 between Boston and London. Comparable airfares are available from all 19 British ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-14T19:07:09Z)

Sean Connery No Show In Court Over Shady Real Estate Deal

Bond actor Sean Connery no show in court over shady real estate deal. Sean Connery declined to appear at his Goldfinger Case in Spain. Connery was requested to appear by a judge investigating an allegedly shady real estate deal involving property the actor ... (Source: Newsoxy.com 2010-10-16T00:49:33Z)

Snooki South Park Episode Takes On MTV Reality Series Jersey Shore

TV's "South Park" is known to poke fun, and Snooki is the latest "South Park" target. Yes, the series took a poke at MTV's "Jersey Shore" during an episode! According to The Los Angeles Times , Snooki, otherwise known as Nicole Polizzi, appeared on the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-14T18:59:59Z)

Fishing, Kayaking Sarah Palin Debuts TV Show Trailer

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hiking in the Alaskan snow, bear-watching, fishing, kayaking and family -- that apparently is what Sarah Palin loves best, according to a trailer for her new TV reality show released on Friday. Better known for rallying ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-15T18:51:39Z)

Would an AOL Deal With Yahoo Make Sense?

AOL and several private equity firms are circling Yahoo, the Journal reported Wednesday evening. But why would such a deal make sense? Yahoo has struggled lately to find a direction and has seen a string of high-profile executive departures. The Internet ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-14T00:51:56Z)

US Chamber of Commerce official says clock ticking on South Korea free trade deal

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Time is running out for South Korea and the United States to reach a compromise that can finally seal their stalled free trade agreement ahead of a meeting between their presidents next month, a U.S. business official said Friday ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-15T12:25:06Z)

British Airways Sale to London Now on

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers looking to travel to London over the winter period may now take advantage of two great offerings from British Airways – a sale and two nights' free hotel stay. Launched today, the sale offers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

UAL and Continental close deal to form No. 1 airline

CHICAGO (Reuters) - UAL Corp and Continental Airlines Inc closed their merger on Friday to form the world's largest carrier, called United Airlines. The airline is a unit of United Continental Holdings Inc , the holding company formed under the $3.17 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-30T23:55:46Z)

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