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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 9:39 pm

Russia considers offer of role in US-led missile shield for Europe, says idea still 'worrying'

DEAUVILLE, France (AP) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday his country is considering a proposal to help develop a U.S.-led anti-missile shield for Europe — but says the whole idea still worries him. Medvedev agreed to attend a summit of ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-19T12:41:50Z)

Jaguars turn to Bouman, Ramsey for QB insurance

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville's quarterback situation looks like this: Starter David Garrard isn't at the training facility because of a concussion. Backup Trent Edwards isn't practicing because of a badly sprained right thumb. And two guys off ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-20T21:44:40Z)

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)

LePage: Mitchell 'married' to bureaucracy

PORTLAND, Maine — With less than two weeks until Election Day in a tight governor's race, Republican Paul LePage accused his leading opponent of being wed to government bureaucracy while Democrat Libby Mitchell touted her long history of public service ... (Source: Bangor Daily News 2010-10-21T03:28:16Z)

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)

Quest Diagnostics Earnings Preview

Quest Diagnostics reported EPS of $1.07 during the second quarter of fiscal 2010, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The company had reported an EPS of $1.00 in the year-ago period. Results for the previous quarter included benefits ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-10-19T20:19:57Z)

Apple adds apps to Mac, upgrades MacBook Air

C UPERTINO, Calif. — Taking a page from its popular iPhone, Apple is going to be opening an App Store for the Mac. As with the one introduced for the iPhone, which also serves the iPad and iPod touch, the store will allow Mac users to buy, download and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-21T04:04:04Z)

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)

Russia considering proposal to join missile shield

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday his country is considering a proposal to help develop a U.S.-led anti-missile shield for Europe — but says the whole idea still worries him. Medvedev met the leaders of France and Germany for a summit in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T12:34:40Z)

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

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Venezuela hailed what they called their strong strategic relationship on Wednesday, saying they are united in efforts to establish a "new world order" that will eliminate Western dominance over global affairs ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-20T23:32:03Z)

Cocktails@Home, iPhone App That Allows Users To Find Cocktail Recipes Based On Ingredients They Have ...

NP Associates today announced the launch of Cocktails@Home, the new iPhone app that allows users to search for cocktail recipes based on the ingredients they have at home. In addition to browsing by ingredients, Cocktails@Home users can also search for ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-12T19:02:22Z)

Jaguars QBs David Garrard, Trent Edwards both iffy for Kansas City game

Don't miss a second of the action when you're away from your computer. Download our Ultimate Jaguars app by texting "jags app" to 724665. Facing the possibility that neither David Garrard nor Trent Edwards might be able to practice today, the Jaguars re ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-20T15:46:45Z)

Judge's 'don't ask, don't tell' order put on hold

Acting on a request from the Obama administration, a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Wednesday lifted a judge's order that had halted enforcement of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays, leaving the much-disputed law in legal ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-21T04:18:23Z)

It might be Todd Bouman's turn to start at QB for Jaguars

Don't miss a second of the action when you're away from your computer. Download our Ultimate Jaguars app by texting "jags app" to 724665. Todd Bouman, who hasn't thrown a pass in a regular-season NFL game since 2005, might be thrust into the starting ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-21T01:05:06Z)

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)

I've Been Fired! The Latest App from HG Apps Store Featured in New & Noteworthy on the Apple iTunes ...

HG Apps Store launches a new app today for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that provides all UK employees with a comprehensive guide to their legal rights when they've been fired, made redundant or have resigned in haste HG Apps Store in collaboration ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-15T18:37:20Z)

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)

Ruckus Mobile Media Releases First Applications on iTunes App Store

Ruckus Media Group : , a global mobile family entertainment company, announced its Mobile Media unit has released its first classic animated children's story applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, digitally re-mastered and optimized by ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-15T17:32:54Z)

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)

Canadian province sees no net gain from BHP-Potash deal

REGINA/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Saskatchewan dismissed on Wednesday the idea that a hostile offer from mining giant BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) for provincial crown jewel Potash Corp would bring net benefits, playing up an argument that the federal government could ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T21:08:53Z)

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)

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)

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)

Schlumberger Limited: Earnings Preview

Schlumberger Limited ( SLB ) is expected to report its third quarter 2010 results on October 22, 2010. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 70 cents per share compared with 65 cents earned in the year-earlier period. Total revenue is projected ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-10-20T14:28:01Z)

Biz Break: Meet Apple's new MacBook Airs; plus: an app store for your Mac

Today: Apple CEO Steve Jobs shows off new MacBook Air notebooks and software that makes the Mac work more like an iPad or iPhone. Plus: Netflix, eBay earnings. Apple's new MacBook Air notebooks Apple CEO Steve Jobs today showed off the Cupertino Mac and "i ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T21:08:53Z)

Russia to go to NATO summit, eyeing missile role

DEAUVILLE, France (Reuters) - Russia will attend next month's NATO summit as it looks to reach a compromise over a Europe-wide missile defence shield, softening its stance after reassurances from France and Germany, President Dmitry Medvedev said on ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-20T02:39:21Z)

Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order

R IVERSIDE, 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: Boston Herald 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

Earnings Preview: Schlumberger

Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB - News ) is expected to report its third quarter 2010 results on October 22, 2010. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 70 cents per share compared with 65 cents earned in the year-earlier period. Total revenue is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-20T13:59:23Z)

Federal judge denies request to delay order halting ban on gays in US military

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A federal judge has denied a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips issued her ruling Tuesday after saying the government had not ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-20T00:37:39Z)

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)

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