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Deals of the Hour / October 3, 2010, 12:44 pm

Snooki trades in tanning bed for typewriter

Snooki is set to become a scribe. The "Jersey Shore" star, who was recently hospitalized with alcohol poisoning, announced via Simon and Schuster that she plans to publish her first novel early next year. But it wouldn't be Snooki's book without a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-30T18:05:00Z)

Snooki Is Writing A Book: 7 Concepts She Should Consider

But now, our favorite lady from " Jersey Shore " has graduated from reading books to writing them. Snooki will be releasing her first book in January, via publisher Simon & Schuster, who we hope have very patient copy editors on staff considering the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

Reis, Inc. and SNL Real Estate Enter Into Data Redistribution Agreement

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reis, Inc. (Nasdaq:REIS) and SNL Real Estate, two leading providers of commercial real estate data and analytical tools, today entered into an agreement to integrate Reis's market data, such as rent and vacancy ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T11:15:48Z)

Judge approves bankruptcy sale of Philadephia papers

Philadelphia -- A judge quietly approved the bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia's two largest newspapers to creditors on Thursday, nearly closing a bitter and often chaotic 20-month battle for control of the company. The sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-02T08:37:08Z)

Research and Markets: Global Digital Media 2010 - Key Trends for Pay TV and Broadcasting

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/42d687/global_digital_med : ) has announced the addition of the " Global Digital Media - Key Trends for Pay TV and Broadcasting : " report to their offering. This annual publication offers a wealth ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-02T11:57:34Z)

Schwarzenneger, legislative leaders reach California budget deal

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and attempts to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T02:32:04Z)

Judge OKs sale of Philly newspapers

PHILADELPHIA — A judge quietly approved the bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia's two largest newspapers to creditors, nearly closing a bitter and often chaotic 20-month battle for control of the company. The sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-01T16:16:27Z)

4 Charged In Drug-Deal Murder

WALTHAM, Mass -- Three people accused of arranging to buy drugs from a Waltham man and then trying to rob him at gunpoint have been arrested on murder and armed assault charges. Seventeen-year-old Benjamin Peirce of Newton was arraigned Friday in the death ... (Source: Boston Channel 2010-10-02T10:38:49Z)

Smallville Ep 2 Spoilers: Clark Deals With A Deadly Assassin & More

Clark deals with a deadly assassin & more in CW's "Smallville" episode 2 of season 10. We've got spoilers for the show,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "Shield," and things will get intense again when Clark has ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-09-25T17:35:09Z)

Free speech cases closely watched as Supreme Court begins 2010-11 term with 3 female justices

The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law banning the sale of violent video games to children. These cases worry free speech advocates, who fear the court could limit First Amendment freedoms. The First ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-02T15:03:41Z)

California Budget Deal Ends Impasse With Vote Expected in Days

Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers came up with a compromise to close a $19.1 billion deficit and give the state a budget, ending a record three-month impasse with a vote expected next week on the spending ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T04:05:07Z)

Supreme Court to tackle free-speech cases

WASHINGTON - First Amendment cases top the Supreme Court's docket as it begins a new term with a new justice and, for the first time, three women on the bench. The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-03T07:10:03Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

Newton teen arraigned for killing Waltham man

W ALTHAM, Mass. — A Newton teenager who allegedly arranged to buy drugs from a Waltham man and then tried to rob him at gunpoint has been arraigned on murder and armed assault charges after killing his target. Seventeen-year-old Benjamin Peirce was ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-01T21:24:15Z)

Isilon Systems Said to Seek Bidders for a Possible Acquisition

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Isilon Systems Inc., the maker of devices used to store video, audio and digital images, is seeking bidders for a possible sale, according to two people briefed on the matter. The company hired Frank Quattrone's Qatalyst Partners to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T00:01:44Z)

Isilon seeks bidders for possible sale -report

CHICAGO Oct 2 (Reuters) - Data storage firm Isilon Systems Inc ( ISLN.O ) is seeking bidders for a possible sale of the company, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing two people briefed on the matter. Seattle-based Isilon hired Qatalyst Partners, run by ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-02T14:35:03Z)

Calif. gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. Virtually no details were released ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T23:17:36Z)

4 charged in fatal drug-deal shooting in Waltham

W ALTHAM — Three people accused of arranging to buy drugs from a Waltham man and then trying to rob him at gunpoint have been arrested on murder and armed assault charges. Seventeen-year-old Benjamin Peirce of Newton was arraigned Friday in the death of ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-03T01:40:46Z)

Isilon Systems Said to Seek Bidders for Possible Sale

(Updates with analyst's comment in ninth paragraph.) Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Isilon Systems Inc., the maker of devices used to store video, audio and digital images, is seeking bidders for a possible sale, according to two people briefed on the matter. The ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-02T01:13:19Z)

Free speech cases at top of Supreme Court's agenda

First Amendment cases top the Supreme Court's docket as it begins a new term with a new justice and three women on the bench for the first time. The court will look at provocative anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law banning the sale ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-03T00:00:33Z)

Research and Markets: Medical Equipment Monthly Deals Analysis: M&A and Investments ...

BusinessWire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4327eb/medical_equipment) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Medical Equipment Monthly Deals Analysis: M&A and Investments Trends 2010" to their offering ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-01T14:57:42Z)

DEVON James Sells Tiger Woods Sex Tape

Porn star DEVON James alleges that she has sold a sex tape featuring her and Tiger Woods. She says that she has sold the tape to a DVD production company, but did not say for how much. James says that they met with Vivid about the tape, but the company ... (Source: dbtechno.com 2010-10-02T18:59:54Z)

Tiger Woods' porn star mistress sells his 'sex tape'

Tiger Woods' porn star mistress Devon James has sold the alleged sex tape of her and the disgraced golfer to a DVD production company, it has emerged. "We made a deal with a DVD production company," RadarOnline.com quoted her husband, Nick James, as saying ... (Source: Mid Day.com 2010-10-02T06:21:07Z)

Supernatural Ep 3 Spoilers: Castiel Returns To Stop New Danger & More

Castiel returns to stop new danger & more in CW's "Supernatural" episode 3 of season 6. We've got spoilers for the episode,along with a promo clip after the jump. The episode is entitled, "The Third Man," and it gets pretty wild when Castiel ... (Source: OnTheFlix 2010-10-03T02:38:02Z)

Snooki lands a book deal, is 'pumped' for you to read her novel [poll]

Remind us to buy our books staff a stiff drink -- Snooki is about to become an author. Indeed, Nicole Polizzi , the pint-sized firecracker of "Jersey Shore," announced she's penning her first novel, slated for release in January by Simon and Schuster's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-30T00:39:54Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T02:24:54Z)

Pensions remain a hurdle to California budget deal

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have expressed nervous optimism about closing a budget deal soon and ending the state's record-long impasse. But several contentious items remain, none thornier than the state pension cuts that ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-28T20:37:42Z)

Porn star sells Tiger Woods 'sex tape'

DEVON James, the porn star who claimed Tiger Woods was the father of her nine-year-old son, has sold a sex tape allegedly of herself and the golfer to a DVD production company, RadarOnline reported. "We made a deal with a DVD production company," her ... (Source: News.com.au 2010-10-02T03:57:58Z)

Judge Approves Sale of Philadelphia Papers

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News to the newspapers' senior creditors on Thursday for about $139 million, including $105 million cash. Creditors plan to close the sale by Oct. 8 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-30T21:03:58Z)

Watch Smallville Season 10 Episode 2 - Shield

Oh my, oh my! here comes another episode of Smallville and it is entitled "Shield." Well, it happens that this episode is now available online. Smallville Season 10 Episode 2 Synopsis: After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by ... (Source: TV.com 2010-10-01T11:15:48Z)

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