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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 9:40 am

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Cutting these deals isn't something New Mexico or UNLV has to do -- they can secure decent home-and-home series. (San Diego State in a cash-strapped state is another matter, as the Aztecs open up with five straight games away from home.) So if CSU is to be ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-18T16:24:55Z)

The Search for Certainty in an Uncertain World: An Economic Download of Information

which allowed us to falsely discount the risks we actually were taking," she said. The October issue of Themes on the Economy(R) as well as archived issues can be found at mesirowfinancial.com. (Source: Forbes 2010-10-18T16:32:05Z)

16 charged in massive KCK cocaine sales

unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a cell phone to deal drugs. The government is also asking the forfeiture of four houses for a $4.2 million judgment against the traffickers. (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-18T16:39:14Z)

DJ Gallo's NFL Hangover, Week 6

Jim Caldwell is Joe Girardi -- Both of them could stop showing up to their job tomorrow, and it's hard to make the case that their teams would be hurt in any way. How they are different: If a robot eats Taco Bell, it will blow out their circuitry. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-18T16:39:14Z)

Shop 'n Save(R) Grows Pharmacy Division with Acquisition of Rinderer's Drug Stores

Our new patients can be confident that we will offer excellent service, as well as a number of resources that can help improve their health and well being." Based in St. Louis, Mo., Rinderer's has a long history in the area. The Carlisle family owned the ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-18T16:32:05Z)

Netanyahu says Hamas has anti-aircraft missiles

Netanyahu said any peace agreement would have to include security arrangements to deal with the threat. He told party members that the air force now struggles to fly near Gaza because of the missile threat. Hamas had no immediate comment. THIS IS A ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-18T16:39:14Z)

Russia seeks answers on NATO from French, Germans

said Moscow was wary about accepting a NATO invitation and needed more details about an offer to cooperate over missile defense. While the United States and NATO say the plan is aimed against a missile threat from Iran, Moscow is concerned it could also be ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T16:32:05Z)

Foreclosure fiasco frustrates homeowners

Others are holding out hope the mortgage mess will offer a chance to restructure their loans ... says reaching any deal may not solve McMurray's problems because court documents show Chase is the owner of the loan. "We don't want him to settle, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T16:39:14Z)

Our view on Social Security: Do a favor for the grandkids and don't give seniors a raise

they got a very good deal. For COLA purposes , inflation is measured from the third quarter of one year to the third quarter of the next. Smack in the middle of that period in 2008, oil prices began to soar, driving gasoline prices over $4 a gallon that ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-18T16:24:55Z)

Warren Buffett: Buying Berkshire Hathaway Was $200 Billion Blunder

sparked by a spiteful urge to retaliate against the CEO who tried to "chisel" Buffett out of an eighth of a point on a tender deal. Buffett tells Becky that his holding company ... We're gonna have a tender offer. And at what price will you tender your ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-18T16:32:05Z)

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