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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 7:40 pm

Smadi Sentencing Ends Lengthy FBI Sting

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 Press, FBI ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-10-20T22:13:18Z)

Gov't awaits Calif. judge's final ruling on request for stay of order involving gay troops

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A federal judge is expected to rule Tuesday on a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday she would review the arguments ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-19T07:41:11Z)

Chiefs Trade DE Alex Magee To Buccaneers For Draft Pick

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that there was one deal at the NFL trade deadline. There's no word on the compensation but Schefter says the two sides exchanged 2011 draft picks. The Chiefs spent a 3rd round pick on Magee in the 2009 draft. He's been ... (Source: Arrowhead Pride 2010-10-19T21:24:23Z)

Maine's gov candidates offer ideas for the economy

Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby Mitchell says the state ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

Alleged Brett Favre target Jenn Sterger hires legal counsel

New York — The ex-New York Jets employee involved in the allegation against Brett Favre has hired a lawyer. Former Jets game emcee Jenn Sterger has hired the Long Island-based law firm of LaRusso and Conway to advise her throughout the process. Sterger's ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T16:01:04Z)

Iran, Venezuela leader seek 'new world order'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his Iranian counterpart have declared they are united in efforts to establish a "new world order" and warned their enemies would be relegated to the "graveyard." The rhetoric wrapped up Chavez's two-day visit to Iran ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T20:47:24Z)

FBI: Would-be bomber said he'd die for bin Laden

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 Press that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T19:14:21Z)

Apple shows off iPad-inspired Mac laptop

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the thinnest, lightest Mac laptop yet, fusing features from its popular iPhone and iPad with its traditional line of personal computers. Apple, whose computers have taken market share from ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-20T22:27:37Z)

NEW JERSEY: Police misconduct policies get new scrutiny

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's top law enforcement official is forming a task force to review how police misconduct information is handled. Attorney General Paula Dow's action comes after The Star-Ledger of Newark reported last month 90,423 complaints ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-10-11T12:01:12Z)

Maine's Gov. Candidates Offer Ideas For Economy

PORTLAND, Maine -- Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on what they would do to get Maine's economy going. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised forum at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat ... (Source: WMTW 2010-10-21T01:48:03Z)

Canada's Harper Says Potash Corp. 'American-Controlled' Company

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is a case of an Australian company buying a U.S. company. "This is a proposal for an American ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-20T21:16:02Z)

FBI: Man who admitted plotting 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. FBI officials told The ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-20T19:14:21Z)

Nike intercepts NFL uniform deal from Reebok

Nike intercepted a key endorsement deal from rival Reebok on Tuesday with the announcement that its Swoosh will begin appearing on National Football League uniforms with the 2012 season. Terms of the deal between the NFL and the sports apparel company ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-13T02:19:01Z)

DADT Update: Judge Likely To Deny Government On Gay Troops Order; Final Decision Any Moment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A federal judge said on Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said she would review ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T05:45:28Z)

Apple unleashing 'Lion,' iPhone glitz into Macs

CUPERTINO, Calif. — For most of the year, Apple has focused on the fastest-growing, most lucrative portion of its business — the iPad and iPhone, which run the iOS operating system. But the company Wednesday showed off the little side business of ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-21T01:48:03Z)

Grading the NBA GM Survey

Each year at this time the NBA polls its general managers to provide fans with an inside look at what the minds of the league's decision-makers really think. It's a great concept and something the other major professional sports leagues should consider ... (Source: 13 WHAM 2010-10-20T20:25:56Z)

Iran's Ahmadinejad and Venezuela's Chavez hail their ties as sign of 'new world order'

Last update: October 20, 2010 - 6:27 PM GOP leader hopes to work with Obama on some issues AP IMPACT: Israeli settlers building 544 new homes Court to Google: Tell NYer who posted about her Govt puts $773M to cleaning up old GM sites E-Trade posts profit ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-20T23:32:03Z)

UPDATE 4-Apple shows off iPad-inspired Mac laptop

"It's that missing link between the tablet future and the existing notebook," he said. Jobs also showed off a new version of Mac operating software, which the company will release next summer. Nicknamed "Lion," it includes an improved "iLife" multimedia ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T21:51:50Z)

AG relaxes stun gun rules for NJ police officers

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow has announced a new policy that lifts many restrictions on the use of stun guns by law enforcement. The changes announced Thursday mean officers will be able to use stun guns on anyone threatening death or ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-07T20:27:02Z)

Lawyer: Jenn Sterger considering NFL's request to meet in Brett Favre probe

Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger is considering a request from the NFL to meet with the league about its probe into alleged inappropriate behavior by Brett Favre , her attorney said Wednesday. Deadspin first reported that Favre allegedly sent ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-20T21:58:59Z)

Bucs take long shot to find pass rusher

The NFL's trading deadline passed this afternoon with only one deal getting made around the league. But it involved an NFC South team. Desperate for help in the pass rush, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired defensive end Alex Magee in a trade with Kansas ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T01:13:27Z)

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)

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)

Hits will keep on coming for NFL

The NFL has always been a Pat Benatar business -- hit me with your best shot. It is ingrained in the testosterone-fueled culture of the league. There are no amount of rules changes, fines or suspensions that are going to change that overnight. The NFL made ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-18T23:55:53Z)

Maine's 5 gubernatorial candidates ready to debate

PORTLAND, Maine— Business and economic issues are among the themes that will be debated as Maine's five gubernatorial candidates gather for a televised debate less than two weeks before the election. Wednesday night's forum is being hosted by the Maine ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-20T18:45:43Z)

SEEKING SACKS, BUCS DEAL FOR DE

Unable to put pressure on the quarterback and last in the NFL in sacks, the Bucs traded for Chiefs defensive end Alex Magee before the deadline of 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Bucs will receive Magee and a draft pick for a draft pick in 2011. Magee was a third ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

New Jersey police, particularly Camden, tell of woe, chaos

TRENTON - Criminal enterprises will flourish in one of America's poorest and most dangerous cities - and reach into neighboring towns - if plans to lay off half the police force take effect, a Camden police union leader told lawmakers Monday. "All hell ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A federal judge is expected to rule Tuesday on a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops — a request she has said she'll probably deny. U.S. District Judge Virginia ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-19T15:40:47Z)

Jenn Sterger hires lawyer

NEW YORK -- The ex- New York Jets sideline host involved in the allegation against Brett Favre has hired a lawyer. Former Jets game emcee Jenn Sterger has hired the Long Island-based law firm of LaRusso and Conway to advise her throughout the process ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T15:10:58Z)

Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Say United To Change World Order

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Venezuelan counterpart on Wednesday they would defeat their common foes, the latest defiant salvo against Western countries that he says are failing in their attempts to isolate Iran. At the end of a two-day visit, Venezuelan ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

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