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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 12:39 pm

FBI: Man who admitted plotting to blow up Dallas office tower 'intended to die' for bin Laden

DALLAS - FBI officials who arrested a Jordanian man plotting to blow up a Dallas skyscraper offer a different portrayal of the apologetic young man who spoke politely to the judge during his two day sentencing hearing. FBI officials told The Associated ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-20T19:07:11Z)

Blogger, Maes supporter have words over who offered what to whom

Republican Dan Maes' candidacy has turned into a political version of "Let's Make a Deal," as conservatives continue to try to talk him into dropping out of the governor's race. The question is whether the conversations are part of political give-and-take ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-20T07:04:12Z)

Smadi sentencing in Dallas ends lengthy FBI sting

DALLAS—FBI officials who arrested a Jordanian man plotting to blow up a Dallas skyscraper offer a different portrayal of the apologetic young man who spoke politely to the judge during his two day sentencing hearing. In an interview with The Associated ... (Source: El Paso Times 2010-10-20T18:31:24Z)

Maes declines alleged offer to drop out of race

A supporter for Republican Dan Maes says he talked to two GOP county chairmen and a conservative blogger who said a wealthy donor was willing to pony up money if Maes would drop out of the governor?s race. Joe Harrington of Highlands Ranch said Monday that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:11:06Z)

Apple Updates MacBook Air

Apple Inc. released two new MacBook Air ultralight laptops that use flash memory for storage instead of hard drives, and updating the software for its Macintosh computers borrowing features from its iPhone and iPad. CEO Steve Jobs took the stage an an ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-20T18:38:33Z)

Seattle Starbucks serves beer and wine

SEATTLE - A renovated Starbucks opened Monday in Seattle with something new on the menu -- beer and wine. The Olive Way Starbucks on Capitol Hill is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. The beer and wine go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea is ... (Source: NWCN 2010-10-18T18:05:08Z)

Kronos Worldwide To Offer 7.8 Mln Shares - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO: News ) said Monday that it plans to publicly offer 7.8 million shares of its common stock. The company also said it plans to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1.17 million shares of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

BofA Is Bracing for a Long War

Brian Moynihan seemed to be channeling Winston Churchill on Tuesday. Describing how Bank of America will deal with mortgage-bond holders trying to force it to repurchase loans, he made clear the bank shall fight, fight and fight in court. "We have ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-19T22:50:17Z)

Tamarack lawyer says $2 million loan is 'last clear chance' to find buyer, avoid fire sale

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In a display of bankruptcy-court brinksmanship, a lawyer for Tamarack Resort told a judge Tuesday that getting a $2 million loan was the last clear chance for the defunct central Idaho vacation getaway to find a buyer and avoid a fire ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

Tamarack lawyer says $2 million loan is `last clear chance' to find buyer, avoid fire sale

BOISE, IDAHO — In a display of bankruptcy-court brinksmanship, a lawyer for Tamarack Resort told a judge Tuesday that getting a $2 million loan was the last clear chance for the defunct central Idaho vacation getaway to find a buyer and avoid a fire sale ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-13T00:45:57Z)

SEATTLE  — Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine.

The store that reopened Monday is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. Craft beer and local wines go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea is to offer drinks and a wider variety of savory food that will attract customers after the morning espresso ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T11:15:56Z)

Deals of the Day: BofA on Rebuying Loans…Umm, No Thanks

Deals of the Day gathers all the biggest news of the morning related to mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, financing and private equity. Deal Journal's homepage is http://blogs.wsj.com/deals. You can see real-time updates of our posts and our ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-20T13:37:54Z)

Manulife Financial Corporation Responds to "Mini-Tender" Offer

TORONTO, Oct. 12 /CNW/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") has received notice of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer made by TRC Capital Corporation ("TRC") to purchase up to 5,000,000, or 0.28 per cent, of the Company's issued and outstanding ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-12T18:19:25Z)

Talk of deal to get Maes off Colo. ballot denied

DENVER - Colorado Republican Dan Maes' candidacy has turned into a political version of "Let's Make a Deal," as conservatives continue to try to talk him into dropping out of the governor's race. The question is whether the conversations are part of normal ... (Source: Durango Herald 2010-10-20T05:59:47Z)

Give Me a Bud Venti; Seattle Starbucks Serves Beer

SEATTLE (AP) - A renovated Starbucks opened Monday in Seattle with something new on the menu, beer and wine. The Olive Way Starbucks on Capitol Hill is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. The beer and wine go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T02:19:03Z)

Primary Energy Recycling Shareholders Approve Management Stock Option Plan

OAK BROOK, IL, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ - Primary Energy Recycling Corporation (TSX: PRI), a clean energy company that generates revenue from capturing and recycling recoverable heat and byproduct fuels from industrial processes, announced today that its ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-19T20:41:26Z)

Give Me Venti Brew: Seattle Starbucks Serves Beer

SEATTLE (AP) -- Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. Craft beer and local wines go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea is to offer ... (Source: MyFox Phoenix 2010-10-20T03:43:46Z)

Kronos to offer 7.8 million shares

Kronos Worldwide Inc., which makes colorings for plastics, paper, food and cosmetics, said on Monday that it will offer 7.8 million shares of stock, enough to raise $317.5 million before fees. The company said its underwriters would have an option to buy ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T21:18:25Z)

NFL takes down photos for sale of hits

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The NFL has taken down photos that were for sale of illegal hits that earned players large fines. The league said Wednesday an outside vendor used an automated process to post pictures online for fans to buy, but the system would be ... (Source: Metronews.ca 2010-10-20T19:00:02Z)

BUSINESS: Give me Venti brew; Seattle Starbucks serves beer

A renovated Starbucks opened Monday in Seattle with something new on the menu — beer and wine. The Olive Way Starbucks on Capitol Hill is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. The beer and wine go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea is to offer ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-18T18:19:27Z)

After-Hours Movers 10/18: SENEA, COF, ICUI Higher; CWTR, INFN, OGXI, HT, KRO, BKCC ...

Coldwater Creek (Nasdaq: CWTR ) 26.4% LOWER; lowers its Q3 guidance from a gain of 1-4c to a loss of 14-19c, which compares to the Street estimate of a 3c gain. Sees sales of $225-$230 million, vs. the consensus of $278.5 million. Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-18T21:54:12Z)

Cline Mining Corporation Announces $50 Million Equity Offering

CLINE MINING CORPORATION (TSX:CMK) ("Cline" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell 25,700,000 common shares on a bought deal basis at a price of $1.95 per common share to a syndicate of investment dealers co-led by ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

FBI: Man sentenced for plot to blow up Dallas office tower "intended to die" for bin Laden

DALLAS (AP) — FBI officials who arrested a Jordanian man plotting to blow up a Dallas skyscraper offer a different portrayal of the apologetic young man who spoke politely to the judge during his two day sentencing hearing. Get The 39 News App For Your ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

Beer, wine offered at Starbucks in Seattle

Something new is on the menu at a renovated Starbucks in Seattle: beer and wine. The store that reopened Monday is the first under the Starbucks brand to offer alcohol. Craft beer and local wines go on sale after 4 p.m. The idea is to offer drinks and a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T13:46:15Z)

Apple's New MacBook Air Goes On Sale Today, Starts At $999

Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the lid off Apple's new MacBook Air and Mac OS X today. The new MacBook launches today, starting at $999. It's impressively thin. Mac OS X 7, "Lion," will launch next summer. A new Mac App Store will launch within 90 days. And ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-20T18:38:33Z)

APNewsBreak: Judge rejects $2M loan for Tamarack

A federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday rejected a $2 million loan to prop up Tamarack Resort while it finds a buyer, a blow to hopes of reopening the failed Idaho vacation getaway for skiing this year. Jean-Pierre Boespflug, the French-born majority owner ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T20:27:07Z)

Apple launches new MacBook Air

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple , basking in the success of the iPhone and iPad, is bringing the look of those mobile devices to its computers as well. "What would happen if an iPad hooked up with a MacBook?" asked Apple CEO   Steve Jobs during a launch event ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

BofA Vows To Fight Mortgage Repurchases

Brian Moynihan, ceo of Bank of America , says his bank will fight unjustified efforts to force it to buy back defective mortgages. Moynihan said in an interview that most claims "don't have the defects that people allege," adding, "We end up ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-10-20T19:14:21Z)

NFL takes down photos that were for sale of illegal hits that earned players large fines

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has taken down photos that were for sale of illegal hits that earned players large fines. The league said Wednesday an outside vendor used an automated process to post pictures online for fans to buy, but the system would be ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-20T17:48:27Z)

NFL takes down photos for sale of illegal hits

NEW YORK—The NFL has taken down photos that were for sale of illegal hits that earned players large fines. The league said Wednesday an outside vendor used an automated process to post pictures online for fans to buy, but the system would be changed to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T17:41:17Z)

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