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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 10:40 am

GE picks Bloomington over Mexico for jobs

General Electric's decision to bring jobs to Bloomington rather than send them to Mexico required compromise from labor and support from government, company officials said Monday. The deal means that GE's appliances and lighting division will invest $432 ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-19T11:30:15Z)

SugarHouse Casino winner attacked near home

PHILADELPHIA - October 18, 2010 (WPVI) -- Police are looking for two men who attacked another man who had just won about $1,500 at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. According to investigators, the 26-year-old victim was struck in the head by the attackers ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-18T22:37:09Z)

Accused says Hells Angels attacked him

MANCHESTER – A man charged in a gun incident at a South Willow Street restaurant said he was assaulted by a half-dozen Hells Angels. Michael Keller, 39, of Derry challenged an attempted first-degree assault charge in Manchester District Court on Monday ... (Source: Union Leader 2010-10-18T17:50:49Z)

Will Darren Aronofsky Direct 'Wolverine 2'?

When Hugh Jackman next reprises his career-making role as Wolverine, director Darren Aronofsky may be calling the shots. Aronofsky is in talks with 20th Century Fox to helm "X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2," according to Deadline . Based upon the classic ... (Source: CRAVE ONLINE 2010-10-06T19:30:57Z)

BP Sale Raises $1.8 Billion to Help Pay for Gulf Spill

MOSCOW — BP raised $1.8 billion on Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T22:22:50Z)

Derry men face charges

MANCHESTER (AP) — Police said two Derry men were arrested after officers were called to the parking lot of a Manchester restaurant for a report of a man with a gun. When officers arrived late Sunday, they found two loaded firearms along with an item that ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-10-19T04:49:23Z)

GE plans Monday announcement

General Electric Co. has scheduled what it calls a "press conference and employee celebration" for Monday at Appliance Park to "announce how Appliance Park will play an integral role in GE's commitment to revitalize its appliance business as a ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-17T20:29:29Z)

NStar, Northeast Utilities to merge

Boston utility NStar yesterday agreed to combine with Connecticut-based Northeast Utilities , creating a $17.5 billion energy behemoth that executives say will be better positioned to bargain for cheaper sources of electricity and natural gas and invest in ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

GE Adding 300 Jobs In Louisville

WLKY.com GE is adding 300 new jobs to Louisville's work force, and it will happen by 2014. The announcement was made Monday morning. GE officials announced that Appliance Park will play a key role in revitalizing its appliance business. More than 600 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T14:43:31Z)

NStar and Northeast Utilities agree to merger

Boston utility NStar has agreed be acquired by Connecticut-based Northeast Utilities, creating a $17.5 billion energy behemoth that executives said will be better positioned to bargain for cheaper sources of electricity and natural gas and invest in ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-19T05:03:42Z)

Four caught in sting convicted in bombing plot

NEW YORK (AP) — Four men were convicted Monday of plotting to blow up New York City synagogues and shoot down military planes. The men were snared last year in an FBI sting with the help of a paid informant who convinced them he was a terror operative ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-19T16:30:54Z)

Greece raises $1.63B in debt sale at lower cost

ATHENS, Greece— Greece raised euro1.17 billion ($1.63 billion) Tuesday by selling 13-week treasury bills in an auction that saw lower borrowing rates than a similar issue last month -- modest progress in overcoming its debt crisis. The sale, originally ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-19T16:52:22Z)

COURT: Pasco driver faces vehicular assault charge

A 24-year-old Pasco man is under investigation for vehicular assault after his passenger was injured in a weekend accident. Abram Contreras, 24, of Pasco, was driving the 2005 Dodge pickup when it left Highway 395 and rolled at the Interstate 182 ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-18T19:45:21Z)

4 men convicted of plotting to blow up Jewish sites in New York City

NEW YORK — A jury Monday found four men guilty of plotting to blow up Jewish targets in New York City and shoot military planes out of the sky, brushing aside defense claims that they were victims of entrapment by a paid FBI informant who befriended them ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-19T06:58:14Z)

BP Ties Bonuses To Safety

LONDON -- Most blue-chip companies see safety as a given. For BP employees, it's also a bonus. The oil giant's new chief executive, Bob Dudley , told staff Monday that fourth-quarter bonuses will be tied to safety performance as their sole measure as he ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-19T15:47:57Z)

Germany softens its stance on stricter EU budget rules

LUXEMBOURG - Yielding to French pressure, Germany on Monday softened its stance on stricter eurozone budget rules, officials said, angering governments that counted on Berlin to force through sanctions for nations living beyond their means. Ahead of a two ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-19T07:12:33Z)

Police: Casino Winner Followed, Jumped

CINNAMINSON, N.J. - Police in South Jersey are investigating the assault and attempted robbery of a SugarHouse Casino patron who was apparently followed home and attacked early Saturday morning. According to Cinnaminson police, the incident unfolded at 6 ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-10-18T15:41:58Z)

Wolverine 2 Moves Forward, March Shoot Date On The Cards

We already had word that Aronofsky would most likely be the one to direct the X-Men Origins Wolverine sequel. Now Deadline are reporting that he has been (all but) confirmed to helm the new flick. I say "all but" because we still haven't head anything ... (Source: COMICBOOKMOVIE.com 2010-10-17T22:59:49Z)

BP sells assets to raise cash for Gulf spill

MOSCOW — BP raised $1.8 billion Monday to help pay for the cost of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by selling assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its own joint venture in Russia. The transaction will leave half the assets' equity on BP's books but ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-19T06:58:14Z)

2 arrested in Manchester, NH, after gun report

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Police in New Hampshire say two men were arrested after officers were called to the parking lot of a Manchester restaurant for a report of a man with a gun. When officers arrived late Sunday they found two loaded firearms along with an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

4 convicted of plot to blow up synagogues, planes in New York City

NEW YORK – Four men snared last year in an FBI sting were convicted Monday of plotting to blow up New York City synagogues and shoot down military planes with the help of a paid informant who convinced them he was a terror operative. The sting never put ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

ROLLOVER: Two men injured in Hwy 395 crash

Pasco A 26-year-old man from Fort Lewis is in critical condition after a one-vehicle car accident on Highway 395 early this morning. Josue R. Gonzalez was the passenger in a 2005 Dodge pickup that left the roadway on the eastbound Interstate 182 ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-17T21:26:45Z)

Men Attack, Attempt to Rob SugarHouse Winner

A man was assaulted on Saturday after having won close to $2,000 at the SugarHouse Casino. The 26-year-old victim took a cab home to Cinnaminson, N.J. when he was struck in the head by two men both armed with handguns. The men then attempted to rob the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T00:46:00Z)

$900,000 for a 3-bedroom...in Haiti? High prices for house rent and sale keep people homeless

PORT-AU-PRINCE , Haiti (AP) — It's just two miles from where Dominique Tombeau lives today to the house he dreams about at night, but the road runs straight uphill. Nine months after the schoolteacher's concrete home collapsed in front of his wife and 4 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T19:46:32Z)

Landforms Amplified the Haiti Earthquake

Scientists in the United States say that the January 12 earthquake that struck Haiti had its intensity amplified by local landforms and landscapes surrounding the capital Port-au-Prince. This city was the most affected by the effects of the shallow tremor ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-18T05:33:31Z)

The Avengers, Green Lantern, The Hobbit: Oct 18th Comic Reel

After losing a director, a studio bankruptcy, a fire, and other craziness, "The Hobbit" finally has a greenlight with director Peter Jackson. According to Heat Vision , the films are set to begin production in February 2011. They also note the Union issue ... (Source: Comic Book Resources 2010-10-18T15:06:11Z)

Two men in hospital after car rollover

PASCO, Wash.-Two men are in the hospital after their car rolled-over on US 395. Washington State Patrol says 24-year-old Abram Contreras of Pasco and 26-year-old Josue Gonzalez of Fort Lewis were driving on the ramp to I-182 when they hit the side and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T05:12:02Z)

Adonel Concrete gets into Haiti recovery

Adonel Concrete is jumping deep into the reconstruction of earthquake-ravaged Haiti by acquiring half ownership of Betonex, a Port-au-Prince-based concrete company. Doral-based Adonel is shipping 30 of its ready-mix trucks and will send six employees to ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-19T15:40:47Z)

Northeast in $4.3 Billion Stock Deal for NStar

In planning a $4.3 billion merger, New England power companies Northeast Utilities and NStar have sought to learn from past utility deals that have failed. The deal, announced on Monday, is being promoted as a "merger of equals" as part of an effort to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-19T06:43:55Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

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