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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 3:40 pm

Palestinian Authority counters Israeli offer on settlements

JERUSALEM - Responding to an offer by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to extend a freeze on building in West Bank settlements if Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish state , a top Palestinian official said Wednesday that such recognition ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-14T08:01:26Z)

Apple Falls on Forecast Miss; Jobs to Use Cash for Future Deals

Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, joining an earnings conference call for the first time in two years, said the company will use cash for deals as it repels threats from Google Inc. and Research ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-19T13:46:15Z)

Steve Jobs Keeping Apple Cash `Powder Dry' for Future Bets

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, joining an earnings conference call for the first time in two years, said the company will use cash for deals as it repels threats from Google Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd. "We'd like to continue to kee ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-19T07:05:23Z)

Evening Reading: Should Apple Buy Facebook? Will It?

On what Does Steve Jobs plan to spend Apple's $51 billion in cash? Facebook? On yesterday's earnings call, Apple's CEO said, "We strongly believe that one or more very strategic opportunities may come along that we're in unique opportunity to ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-19T22:50:17Z)

Cain Is Able As Giants Top Phillies

Cody Ross came through with another key postseason hit, Matt Cain outdueled Cole Hamels and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in baseball's National League championship series. In the American League ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-20T10:38:57Z)

Cody Ross lifts Giants to 2-1 lead

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cody Ross stroked another key postseason hit, Matt Cain bested Cole Hamels, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-0, on Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series. Ross hit an RBI single in ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia Phillies, take NLCS lead

The Giants took control of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 at AT&T Park. The victory gives the Giants a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven series and a chance to clinch without ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-20T13:16:26Z)

US to sell $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia in massive arms sale

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia, in one of the largest-ever single U.S. arms deals. The State Department and Pentagon informed lawmakers on Wednesday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-20T18:24:14Z)

Big Ten title race to go through Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - This is exactly where Iowa wanted to be halfway through the season. The 13th-ranked Hawkeyesare coming off wins over Penn State and Michigan and now control their own destiny in the Big Ten. The league's other top contenders ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-10-15T23:59:27Z)

Giants dump Phillies 3-0, grab NL series lead

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday and grabbed a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series behind the strong pitching of right-hander Matt Cain. Cain allowed two hits and struck out ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T00:44:49Z)

Jets report: Inside slant

Mark Sanchez has come a long way in only one year. Consider that a year ago this week, the then-rookie quarterback was being ridiculed after a five-interception meltdown in an overtime loss to Buffalo. The critics said Sanchez was a soft California kid ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-20T05:09:40Z)

NFL NOTEBOOK: Belichick glad he worked overtime

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England coach Bill Belichick had a full day to relish and review the Patriots' rally to edge Baltimore in overtime. And even with that, his response Monday was as bland as ever, even with the Patriots riding a three-game winning ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-10-19T08:31:17Z)

White House notifies Congress of $60 billion proposed arms deal with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration formally notified Congress on Wednesday of plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to $60 billion worth of arms in a deal aimed at bolstering regional defenses against an ascendant Iran. The agreement, which will stretch out ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-10-20T22:13:18Z)

Giants wins are October gold for S.F.

The Giants NLCS Game 3 win against the Phillies is making October a golden month for San Francisco's bars and restaurants. The getting is really good down by the ballpark, but any bar or restaurant with a television wins. "The Giants fans are in a great ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-20T19:50:08Z)

Jobs blasts rivals as iPad sales disappoint

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs went on the offensive on Monday after a rare disappointment in sales by the iPad maker sent its shares tumbling, but even his biting words failed to reverse market sentiment. Jobs, who has not addressed ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T11:30:15Z)

iPad Sales Disappoint, Jobs Slams Android

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs went on the offensive on Monday after a rare disappointment in sales by the iPad maker sent its shares tumbling, but even his biting words failed to reverse market sentiment. Jobs ... (Source: Channel Insider 2010-10-19T15:05:00Z)

Saskatchewan Rejects $40 Billion BHP Billiton Offer For Potash Corp.

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (AHN) - Saskatchewan has turned down a $40 billion offer from Australian mining giant BHP Billiton to purchase Potash Corporation because of BHP's refusal to meet the province's demands regarding loss of potential tax ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-20T14:35:10Z)

Audrey Hepburn stamps fetch $611K

BERLIN - A sheet of 10 rare postage stamps featuring film star Audrey Hepburn smoking a cigarette, with a face value of 56 cents, were auctioned off for charity in Berlin and fetched $611,000. The German Postal Service printed 14 million of the ... (Source: Calgary Sun 2010-10-19T15:26:28Z)

Jobs Speaks! The Complete Transcript

[Editor's note: Steve Jobs had a lot to say Monday during his conference call with analysts following Apple's announcement of record earnings and sales . Here's the Apple CEO in his own words.] Hi, everybody. As most of you know, I don't usually ... (Source: PC World 2010-10-19T22:50:17Z)

MLB playoffs: Matt Cain hurls Giants to 3-0 shutout over Phillies

Cody Ross came through with another key hit this post-season, Matt Cain dazzled to outduel Cole Hamels and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 on Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the NL championship series. (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-20T11:29:04Z)

Ryan on Jets: 'Hard to say we're not the best team in league'

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have been outstanding at times, lucky at others and coming up with victories any way they can. After edging the Denver Broncos in a game they appeared about to lose, the Jets (5-1) enter their bye week with a five ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-19T01:50:25Z)

Canada's Saskatchewan Said to Reject BHP Infrastructure Offer

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan rejected an offer of C$370 million ($360 million) of infrastructure investment from BHP Billiton Ltd., which is trying to win support for its $40 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., according to an e-mail ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-20T11:50:32Z)

Israel needs to knock off the spoiled-child behavior

Some of Israel's worst critics are fond of saying that Israel behaves like America's spoiled child. I've always found that analogy excessive. Say what you want about Israel's obstinacy at times, it remains the only country in the United Nations that ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-20T05:31:09Z)

AP IMPACT: Israeli settlers building 544 new homes

Israeli settlers have begun building new homes at an extraordinary pace since the government lifted its moratorium on West Bank housing starts _ almost 550 in three weeks, more than four times faster than the last two years. A Palestinian worker stands on ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-10-20T22:13:18Z)

Big Ten title race likely to go through Iowa City, starting with game against No. 10 Wisconsin

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — This is exactly where Iowa wanted to be halfway through the season. The 13th-ranked Hawkeyes (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) are fresh off wins over Penn State and Michigan and now control their own destiny in the Big Ten. The league's other ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-10-19T20:55:45Z)

Rare Audrey Hepburn stamps fetch 430,000 euros

BERLIN (Reuters) - A sheet of 10 rare postage stamps featuring film star Audrey Hepburn smoking a cigarette, with a face value of 56 cents, were auctioned off for charity in Berlin and fetched some 430,000 euros ($600,000). The German Postal Service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T10:18:40Z)

WRAPUP 2-BHP's Potash bid faces pressure from Canadian province

WINNIPEG/LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Canada's Saskatchewan province has opposed BHP Billiton's ( BLT.L ) hostile bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ), prompting the mining giant to offer more concessions on tax revenue to get the $39 billion deal approved. Canada ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T11:36:13Z)

Big Ten title race likely to go through Iowa City

IOWA CITY, Iowa—This is exactly where Iowa wanted to be halfway through the season. The 13th-ranked Hawkeyes (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) are fresh off wins over Penn State and Michigan and now control their own destiny in the Big Ten. The league's other top ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-19T20:34:16Z)

Rare Audrey Hepburn stamps at Berlin charity sale

BERLIN - A dispute over an Audrey Hepburn stamp in Germany is going to help poor children in Africa. A mint-condition sheet of 10 stamps portraying Hepburn, a coy smile on her face and a long, black cigarette holder dangling from her lips, is expected to ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-16T20:16:21Z)

Obama Administration to Sell $60 Billion in Weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia , in one of the largest-ever single U.S. arms deals. The State Department and Pentagon informed lawmakers on Wednesday of the sales ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-20T20:47:24Z)

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