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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 6:40 am

Samson Oil & Gas Advisory, Earl #1-13H

BusinessWire - Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX: SSN) (NYSE AMEX: SSN) advises that the Earl #1-13H reached a total depth of 17,342 feet (measured depth) early on October 18th having drilled a 5,742 foot lateral out of the seven-inch casing shoe which had ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-18T23:55:53Z)

Mexican authorities seize 105 tons of marijuana in Tijuana

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican security forces seized at least 105 tons of U.S.-bound marijuana in the border city of Tijuana on Monday, by far the biggest pot bust in the country in recent years. Soldiers and police grabbed the drugs in pre-dawn raids ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-19T10:54:27Z)

Oregon, Boise State, OU top AP poll

Known for its ever-changing, often outrageous uniforms and a point-a-minute offense, Oregon now has a new distinction: No. 1 team in the country. The Ducks climbed to the top spot for the first time Sunday, moving up one position during an off week after ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-18T02:05:56Z)

UPDATE 1-CIC Energy gets second buyout offer in a month, shrs up

BANGALORE, Oct 8 (Reuters) - CIC Energy Corp ( ELC.TO ) on Friday received an offer from a multi-billion dollar conglomerate valuing the a Canadian coal explorer at C$7.75 a share, about 11 percent lower than an offer made by an Indian conglomerate three ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-08T15:39:31Z)

Cliff Lee fans 13 in latest gem; Texas Rangers top New York Yankees to take 2-1 ALCS lead

NEW YORK - Cliff Lee stumbled as he stepped up to his seat at the postgame podium. "Booby trap right here," he said with a grin. That was about his only slip-up all night. The ace of October went through the New York Yankees like a buzzsaw again, striking ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-19T06:00:58Z)

Cliff Lee brilliant as Rangers top Yankees

N EW YORK -- Monday night, Lee pitched the Texas Rangers into the driver's seat in the American League Championship Series, beating the Yankees 8-0 at Yankee Stadium. The fearsome Yankees lineup was once again putty in Lee's hands, managing all of two ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-19T12:20:21Z)

Express-1 Named One of Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Motor Freight Carriers

BUCHANAN, Mich., Oct 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the first time in their history Express-1, a premium transportation and logistics provider, has been named as one of Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Motor Freight Carriers. Inbound Logistics' editors chose ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-14T20:25:53Z)

Ducks edge Coyotes, 3-2

Corey Perry's redirection of a pass from Ryan Getzlaf proved the difference as the Ducks held off a late push by the Phoenix Coyotes and held on for a 3-2 victory Sunday at the Honda Center. Bobby Ryan earned his third assist of the game after he was ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T03:03:12Z)

OU tops first BCS standings; Boise third

Oklahoma and Oregon are in the top spots of the first BCS standings of the season, leaving Boise State chasing a spot in the national championship game. The Sooners took first place by grading out No. 1 in the computer ratings. Oklahoma, coming off a 52-0 ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T00:54:21Z)

Fed mulls controversial inflation idea

By Kristina Cooke NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is running short of tools to tackle uncomfortably low inflation, and officials are now mulling whether it might help to shoot for inflation above their informal target. Two top Fed officials ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T19:08:17Z)

Wisconsin upsets Ohio State, 31-18

MADISON, Wis. — John Clay ran for two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clincher in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down No. 1 Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the second week in a row, there will be a new No. 1 in college ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-17T10:13:53Z)

No. 1 stunner: Wisconsin upsets top-ranked OSU

MADISON, Wis. -- John Clay ran for two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clincher in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down No. 1 Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the second week in a row, there will be a new No. 1 in college ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-17T02:14:16Z)

Oregon Ducks climb to No. 1 spot for first time

EUGENE, Ore. -- For the first time, Oregon is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll. Video: Fans love their No. 1 Ducks The Ducks climbed one place to the top spot during an off week after previous No. 1 Ohio State lost 31-18 at Wisconsin on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T19:45:21Z)

Two Fed officials favor aggressive easing options

BOSTON (Reuters) - Two top Federal Reserve officials argued for further aggressive action by the central bank, with one saying the economy needs "much more" help and the other pointing to Japan's painful lessons. With nearly one in ten in the U.S. labor ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-16T17:38:52Z)

WRAPUP 1-Two Fed officials favor aggressive easing options

BOSTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Two top Federal Reserve officials argued for further aggressive action by the central bank, with one saying the economy needs "much more" help and the other pointing to Japan's painful lessons. With nearly one in ten in the U.S ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-16T17:31:43Z)

UPDATE 1-Anaconda Mining posts Q1 loss

Oct 18 (Reuters) - Canada's Anaconda Mining ( ANX.TO ) posted a quarterly loss on higher expenses, and said it was exploring strategic alternatives for its iron ore assets in Chile. For the first quarter, the Toronto-based gold explorer posted a net loss ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-18T12:35:51Z)

Cliff Lee strikes out 13 in latest playoff gem; Texas tops Yankees 8-0 for 2-1 lead in ALCS

NEW YORK - Cliff Lee stumbled as he stepped up to his seat at the postgame podium. "Booby trap right here," he said with a grin. That was about his only slip-up all night. The ace of October went through the New York Yankees like a buzzsaw again, striking ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-19T04:56:32Z)

BCS rankings - Oklahoma, Oregon ahead of Boise State

Oklahoma and Oregon are in the top spots of the first BCS standings of the season, leaving Boise State chasing a spot in the national championship game. The Sooners took first place by grading out No. 1 in the computer ratings. Oklahoma, coming off a 52-0 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-18T06:23:37Z)

Aggressive defense leads 'Bama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama's defense gained a measure of redemption. The seventh-ranked Crimson Tide didn't suddenly go back to dominating games or overpowering opposing defenses after finally losing a game, but the defense was aggressive and the ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-10-18T04:57:44Z)

Mexican Army Makes Record 105-Ton Marijuana Haul

Mexican soldiers seized 105 tons of marijuana with a U.S. street value of more than $340 million on Monday in Mexico's biggest-ever pot haul, the army said. Heavily armed soldiers raided a series of homes in a poor suburb of Tijuana, across the border from ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-19T11:51:43Z)

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)

Samson Oil & Gas Announces Final Results of Goshen County Transaction

BusinessWire - Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX: SSN) (NYSE AMEX: SSN) advises that it has received an additional net US$3.523 million this week on account of its purchase of a top lease covering a portion of the transferred acreage and the buyer's ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-15T00:00:38Z)

Mexican police search for husband of woman slain in San Diego

SAN DIEGO - Mexican police searched Thursday for the estranged husband of a slain woman believed to be a San Diego City College student after finding his car in a Tijuana neighborhood. Tijuana police issued a public notice asking for help in finding ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-15T00:14:57Z)

Wisconsin knocks off No. 1 Buckeyes

MADISON, Wis. – John Clay ran for two touchdowns and James White darted in for the clincher in the fourth quarter as No. 18 Wisconsin took down No. 1 Ohio State 31-18 Saturday night. For the second week in a row, there will be a new No. 1 in college ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-17T02:50:04Z)

Tide defense gets some redemption

TUSCALOOSA , Ala. (AP) — Alabama's defense gained a measure of redemption. The seventh-ranked Crimson Tide didn't suddenly go back to dominating games or overpowering opposing defenses after finally losing a game, but the defense was aggressive and the ... (Source: NW Florida Daily News 2010-10-18T23:05:47Z)

Ryan assists Ducks to win over Phoenix

Corey Perry deflected Ryan Getzlaf's centering feed past Jason LaBarbera with 5 minutes, 37 seconds remaining in the third period, and Jonas Hiller made 36 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the visiting Phoenix Coyotes last night. Bobby Ryan ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-19T01:00:19Z)

College Top 25 Capsules: Top-ranked Oregon's Thomas ready for second half

While the Ducks sprang to No. 1, Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas worked out the remaining kinks in his throwing shoulder. Thomas fell awkwardly on his right arm in the second quarter of Oregon's 43-23 victory at Washington State on Oct. 9. He benefited ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-10-18T01:58:46Z)

Sooners, Ducks grab top 2 spots in BCS standings

The first BCS standings are out and Boise State is already chasing a couple of teams from the power conferences. Oklahoma was first and Oregon was second yesterday, with Boise State in third place and in need of plenty of help to become the first team from ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-18T14:59:01Z)

Ducks Bounce Back to Top Coyotes

Corey Perry deflected a centering pass from Ryan Getzlaf past Jason LaBarbera with just under six minutes left for the go-ahead goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the visiting Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night. Cam Fowler and Toni Lydman also ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T03:31:50Z)

College football: Oregon moves up to No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll

NEW YORK — Ohio State is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, but the Buckeyes' opponent in last season's Rose Bowl is right behind them. Oregon is No. 2, followed by Boise State, TCU, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Auburn. Meanwhile, the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-10T16:55:53Z)

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