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Deals of the Hour / October 21, 2010, 5:39 pm

Steffanie Boeckel and Kristi Klein, Hazen, N.D., letter -- Deal breaker: Crabtree's support of cap and trade

Somehow, Crabtree is being portrayed as a coalition builder in the North Dakota media, but this image seems to contradict his undying allegiance to cap and trade. HAZEN, N.D. — Without a doubt, the lignite industry is important to our part of the state ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-10-13T23:54:40Z)

Georgia says Russia WTO membership requires border deal

GENEVA (Reuters) - Russia must come to an agreement with Georgia over customs controls on their internationally recognized border if it is to pursue its goal of joining the World Trade Organization, Georgia's first deputy foreign minister, Giorgi Bokeria ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T18:24:12Z)

Venezuela's Chavez Visits Syria

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with his Syrian counterpart Thursday, continuing a Mideast tour of allies to counter what he calls U.S. "imperialism." Chavez flew in Wednesday from Tehran where he and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed to ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-10-21T17:25:47Z)

Magnet signs distro deal for 'Black Death'

Magnet Releasing makes it a hat-trick this week, scoring U.S. rights to Christopher Smith's "Black Death," the third film to seal a distribution deal with Magnet this week. Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne star in the medieval period piece, centering on a ... (Source: Variety 2010-10-21T10:44:55Z)

In goof, Ark Supreme Court candidates left off Union County ballot after early voting starts

EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — A runoff for a position on the Arkansas Supreme Court was left off ballots in Union County, where officials are scrambling to print paper ballots and offer the full version to the 1,000 people who already voted. The non-partisan ... (Source: WREG 2010-10-20T13:37:54Z)

Magnet lends theatrical life to 'Death'

Magnet Releasing makes it a hat trick this week, scoring U.S. rights to Christopher Smith's "Black Death," the third film to seal a distribution deal with Magnet this week. Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne star in the medieval period piece, centering on a ... (Source: Variety 2010-10-21T11:06:24Z)

GM Wins Conditional Approval of Liquidation Outline

(Updates with lawsuit claims ruling in first paragraph.) Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp.'s unwanted businesses in bankruptcy won conditional court approval for the largest manufacturing reorganization in history as a judge turned down ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-21T21:22:01Z)

Ark. Supreme Court left off ballot in Union County

A runoff for a position on the Arkansas Supreme Court was left off ballots in Union County, where officials are scrambling to print paper ballots and offer the full version to the 1,000 people who already voted. The non-partisan runoff featuring Circuit ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-10-20T15:25:17Z)

Rivals offer stark contrast for North Dakota PSC

Republican Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer and Democratic rival Brad Crabtree agree on one thing: Their ideas on regulating utilities, one of the most important tasks of the North Dakota PSC, couldn't be more starkly opposite. Crabtree favors ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

Saskatchewan premer urges Canada to reject bid

Saskatchewan's premier urged Canada's federal government on Thursday to reject BHP Billiton's bid for Potash Corp., saying it's not in the strategic interest of Saskatchewan or Canada. Australia's BHP Billiton Ltd. launched a hostile $38.6 billion takeover ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-21T23:09:23Z)

GM Estate Wins Conditional Approval for Liquidation

(Adds judge in second paragraph, his statement in third.) Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp.'s unwanted businesses in bankruptcy won conditional court approval for the largest manufacturing reorganization in history, as a judge said the rights ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-21T16:28:31Z)

Iran signs 11 energy deals with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Eleven memorandums of understanding in the energy sector were signed with the Venezuelan government, Tehran announced Thursday. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in the Iranian capital early this week to meet with his ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-21T12:10:49Z)

AR Supreme Court left off ballot in Union County

EL DORADO, AR (AP) - A runoff for a position on the Arkansas Supreme Court was left off ballots in Union County, where officials are scrambling to print paper ballots and offer the full version to the 1,000 people who already voted. The non-partisan runoff ... (Source: Kait 8 2010-10-20T13:59:23Z)

ITV Sign £100 million deal with Simon Cowell

The media giants struck a deal to continue airing both popular talent shows The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent on ITV1 and ITV2 until 2013. The deal comes after months of speculation Cowell will take The X Factor off-air in the U.K. next year so he can ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-19T23:33:14Z)

Analysis: Venezuela's Chavez baits foes with nuclear deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's plans for a Russian-built nuclear power plant are unsettling his foes, but look more like geopolitical grandstanding than anything concrete at this stage. On an international tour encompassing several of the world's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

Saskatchewan premier: BHP's bid for Potash Corp 'not in the strategic interest'

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — Saskatchewan's premier urged Canada's federal government on Thursday to reject BHP Billiton 's bid for Potash Corp., saying it's not in the strategic interest of Saskatchewan or Canada. Australia's BHP Billiton Ltd. launched a ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-21T23:16:33Z)

Darden Restaurants, Americana Group Sign Deal - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI: News ) said Tuesday it has entered into a formal area development agreement with Americana Group to develop and operate Darden's Red Lobster, Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse brands in the Middle East. As part ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-19T10:18:40Z)

Australian firms forced into deals abroad

ACCC Chairman Graeme Samuel has defended the watchdog's decisions, saying critics arguing the commission was being too tough were using the same figures as those who last year said it was being too lax. As in supermarkets, most industries have two to four ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-21T08:21:45Z)

Forum editorial: Re-elect Cramer to the ND PSC

Kevin Cramer's tenure at the North Dakota Public Service Commission has been an education for the commissioner. Kevin Cramer's tenure at the North Dakota Public Service Commission has been an education for the commissioner. He's learned well. He's ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-20T06:35:34Z)

Simon Cowell Signs 3-year, £100 million ITV Deal for X Factor and Britain's Got Talent

Simon Cowell has signed a 3-year deal worth £100 million with ITV in order to keep The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent on the air. The music mogul will make another £20 million when he signs a deal for personal appearances in the coming weeks. Plus ... (Source: Merchant News 2010-10-20T08:01:28Z)

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)

Simon Cowell Signs Three-Year Deal in UK with ITV

The sometimes hated, but always watched Simon Cowell has agreed to spread his talent shows across multiple countries for at least three more years. Both Britain's Got Talent and X Factor will continue on with the controversial Cowell in both London and L ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-19T23:11:45Z)

Russia close to taking seat at economic table

MOSCOW - After a century in the economic cold, Russia is close to coming inside, with encouragement and promises of help from an array of Americans, including President Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger and intrigued venture capitalists. First comes membership ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-21T11:27:52Z)

ANALYSIS - Australian firms forced into deals abroad

As in supermarkets, most industries have two to four dominant players, whether financial services, mining, airlines, beverages or pathology. As a result, many companies in those markets are looking to Asia and further afield to expand. Woolworths, whose ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-21T07:38:48Z)

Magnet Picks Up Distro Rights to 'Vanishing on 7th Street' and 'Black Death'

We've now got a very good idea what to expect out of Magnet 's Six-Shooter Film Series come early 2011. (Assuming the company repeats the pattern established over the past two years.) Earlier this week the company, which is the genre arm of Magnolia ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-10-21T00:29:19Z)

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Darden plans Middle East foray, in deal with

* Entered into deal with Middle East-based Americana Group * Americana to initially develop 60 restaurants in 5 years Oct 19 (Reuters) - Darden Restaurants Inc ( DRI.N ), owner of the Olive Garden and Red Lobster chains, said it plans to make its foray ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T15:26:28Z)

Darden inks deal to expand into Mideast

Darden Restaurants Inc. signed a developer agreement with the largest restaurant franchisee in the Middle East to expand three of its casual dining brands into the region. The Orlando-based casual-dining chain (NYSE: DRI) announced it signed a formal area ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-19T14:36:22Z)

Russia finally to join WTO

MOSCOW — Russia will join the World Trade Organization within the next 12 months after almost two decades of negotiations, President Barack Obama's senior economic adviser said Wednesday. Russia is by far the largest economy still outside the WTO, which ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-21T06:55:51Z)

U.S., old GM reach deal on $773M cleanup plan

— The estate of bankrupt General Motors Corp. has reached a deal with the U.S. government, 14 states and a tribal government clearing the way to clean 89 former auto sites. After months of talks, the deal clears the way for old GM — now known as Motors ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T18:31:24Z)

Salient Stills Adds Jean-Philippe Fortier as Regional Sales Manager for Europe

Salient Stills, the leader in video forensics and image enhancement, today announced the addition of Jean-Philippe Fortier as Regional Sales Manager for Europe. In this position, Fortier will manage sales of Salient Stills' VideoFOCUS PRO video forensics ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-10-20T20:25:56Z)

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