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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 3:43 am

Sade to Tour in 2011

Sade, whose voice is smoother than velvet, will return to the world stage to tour the US in summer 2011. The singer, who released Soldier of Love to platinum-selling success in a down market in February, will kick off the North American leg of her tour on ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-10-01T18:18:08Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal, means Avis offer still a possibility

CHICAGO (AP) — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group shareholders have rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, giving an opening for rival bidder Avis Budget Group's offer for the car rental company. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. shares fell $1.12, or 9.7 percent, to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Jennings shows magic lurking in Bears' depth chart

When he signed as a free agent, it hardly registered as news. He remained under the radar during training camp. He didn't register a tackle in wins over the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Yet the fifth-year veteran made an instant impact when pressed ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-02T08:29:58Z)

Deal ends California stalemate on budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three months into the state's longest budget impasse, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders reached a handshake deal Friday to close the state's $19 billion deficit, leaders announced after a five-hour ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-02T07:04:04Z)

AOL to Buy TechCrunch

AOL agreed on Tuesday to buy TechCrunch , the influential blog focused on technology and venture capital, expanding the Internet company's media portfolio with perhaps its biggest star to date. The deal, announced on stage at the TechCrunch Disrupt ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-28T17:17:16Z)

AOL is buying TechCrunch blog

AOL Inc. is buying TechCrunch for as much as $40 million in a high-profile partnership that weds the struggling Internet giant trying to reclaim its former glory with one of the more influential blogs in the technology industry. AOL Chief Executive Tim ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-28T23:36:40Z)

Fumble big deal for Jones

GREEN BAY — If anyone knows the importance of making the most of his opportunities in the Green Bay Packers' high-powered passing game, it's James Jones. After his late fourth-quarter fumble led to his team's 20-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-10-02T09:41:33Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

California gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. No ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

Election 2010: Georgia Governor: Nathan Deal maintains edge over Roy Barnes

Today, Thursday, September 23, Rasmussen reports from their telephone survey of "Likely Georgia Voters" finds that Deal still has 45% support while Barnes only has 39% which includes those who are merely "leaning" toward a candidate.  With all ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-23T20:36:29Z)

Breaking: AOL Close to Buying TechCrunch

( gigaom.com ) -- AOL (AOL), the New York-based online media company, is on the verge of acquiring TechCrunch , the online blogging network started by former attorney, Michael Arrington. The deal is at a sensitive stage and might fall apart yet, but I don ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-09-27T22:33:25Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 billion, or $50 per share, at the time was believed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Nathan Deal for Governor. Who is he? Who is assassinating his character?

Nathan Deal, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Georgia, resigned his post on March 21, 2010 to return to his native state to run for governor.  He remained in Washington to make sure he cast his vote against the ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Sade to tour for first time in 10 years

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The British R&B band Sade is planning its first global concert tour in 10 years, Live Nation said Thursday. The North American leg of the tour is to begin June 16, 2011, in Baltimore. Tickets are to go on sale in select ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-30T23:19:58Z)

Sade announces 50-date North American tour

If you're a Sade fan, you may want to circle Oct. 16 or Oct. 18 with a fat magic marker. That's the date that tickets go on sale for the singer and band's North American tour. The stint is set to kick off on June 16, 2011 in Baltimore, with scheduled ... (Source: Ksee24.com 2010-10-01T13:03:10Z)

Futures Sale Spurred May 6 Panic as Traders Lost Faith in Data

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Declines in index futures convinced traders a "cataclysmic event" was pushing down equities on May 6, leading them to abandon the market and triggering the biggest crash in a quarter century, federal regulators found. A trader's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Campbell: a singer with true grit

Although Glen Campbell thinks Matt Damon can fill his boots when he takes over the role of Texas Ranger La Boeuf in the remake of "True Grit," due Christmas, the Grammy-winning singer doesn't think Jeff Bridges will ride as high in the saddle as John Wayne ... (Source: Topeka Capital-Journal 2010-10-02T00:23:13Z)

Changes coming to stock market, CME Group, NU professor says

The next step in the flash crash saga will be to make changes to stock exchanges and the CME Group to avoid a repeat of May 6's shocking 998-point stock market decline, said Northwestern University law professor David Ruder, who is serving on the committee ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-02T00:59:00Z)

Know the foe: Packers' James Jones wants to atone for fumble vs. Bears

GREEN BAY, Wis. — If anyone knows the importance of making the most of his opportunities in the Green Bay Packers' high-powered passing game, it's James Jones. After his fourth-quarter fumble led to his team's 20-17 loss at Chicago on Monday night ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-02T08:22:49Z)

Mexico Focused GMM tops TMM

Average quality rating by the Stockhouse community. GammonGold Inc. is a Nova Scotia based mid-tier gold and silver producer withproperties in Mexico. The Company's flagship Ocampo Project inChihuahua State achieved commercial production in January 2007 ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-10-01T21:31:25Z)

Reel Deal: Prepare to face thy enemy with fierce flicks

Do you have a nemesis? If you do, chances are your nemesis isn't the mustache-twirling, tie-a-damsel-to-the-railroad-tracks type of villain. That nemesis is more likely to be a lot like you – just slightly to the left or right of good or evil ... (Source: Kirksville Daily Express & Crier 2010-10-01T17:49:30Z)

Nathan Deal and Roy Barnes Are Asking Which Came First: Education or Jobs?

ATLANTA — Unemployment is through the roof, and the unemployed are asking, "Where are those jobs Obama was going to create?" But Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal aren't really asking that question. They are, instead, asking which is most important to Georgia ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-21T20:03:03Z)

2 charged in murder of Ohio real estate agent

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Authorities have charged two men with killing an Ohio real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region. Youngstown Municipal Court said Robert Brooks, 25, of Youngstown ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-24T15:34:39Z)

Kendall Law Group Investigates Capital Gold Corporation for Shareholders

Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Capital Gold Corporation (AMEX: CGC | PowerRating ) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Gammon Gold Inc. The national securities litigation firm is ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-01T17:13:43Z)

2 charged with killing real estate agent in Youngstown

Authorities have charged two men with killing an Ohio real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region. Youngstown Municipal Court said Robert Brooks, 25, of Youngstown, and Grant Cooper, 21 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-09-24T19:38:01Z)

REEL DEAL TRAILER TIME: "True Grit"

The Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, are taking on a John Wayne classic with their remake of "True Grit." Jeff Bridges reprises the John Wayne role, Rooster Cogburn, the surly, drunken, "gritty" gunslinger hired by the teenage tomboy Mattie Ross ... (Source: Independent 2010-10-01T17:28:02Z)

Dollar Thrifty shareholders reject Hertz deal; Avis offer could still be in play

THE VOTE: Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected a buyout offer from Hertz, with 11.8 million votes for the deal and 13.8 million against. THE OFFERS: Hertz was offering $43.60 in cash and 0.6366 shares of common stock of Hertz, for each share of Dollar ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T20:42:29Z)

2 charged in Ohio real estate agent's slaying

Two men have been charged with killing an Ohio real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for sale, the first of two agents killed in a week in the region, authorities said Friday. Robert Brooks, 25, of Youngstown, and Grant Cooper, 21, of Hubbard ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-25T03:37:38Z)

CFTC proposes tough new rules on CME, other clearinghouses

(Crain's) — Federal regulators are proposing tough new collateral and ownership rules for CME Group Inc. and other big clearinghouses for futures and other derivatives. "Systemically important" clearinghouses, such as CME, would need enough cash and ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-10-02T05:02:23Z)

Gammon Gold To Buy Capital Gold For US$288 Mln Deal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Gammon Gold Inc. (GRS: News ,GAM.TO: News ) Friday said it signed a deal to buy Capital Gold Corp. (CGC: News ,CGC.TO: News ) in a cash and share transaction. The total consideration is around US$288 million or US$4.57 per Capital Gold share ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-01T21:09:56Z)

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