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Deals of the Hour / October 4, 2010, 3:44 am

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)

Trial of Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders opens

Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders, set to become a shadow partner in the next Dutch government, went on trial Monday accused of inciting racial hatred against Muslims. The controversial politician with his signature shock of dyed-blonde hair risks up to a ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-10-04T07:58:58Z)

Operation Medicine Cabinet efforts target growing opiate abuse

Local drug use statistics showing opiate abuse is a major Midland County problem and a new endeavor to deal with it were the focus of the September installment of Operation Medicine Cabinet. The event was recorded Wednesday morning at the MCTV studio for ... (Source: Midland Daily News 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Republicans offer new 'pledge'

Pushing toward big gains on Nov. 2, House Republicans on Thursday promised to end a slew of Democratic policies and restore Americans' trust in government as they rolled out a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and are ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-27T05:51:16Z)

Sanofi-Aventis launches Genzyme takeover battle

The French drug maker's offer values the Cambridge company at $18.5 billion, unchanged from a friendly offer Sanofi-Aventis made in July. In a statement Monday, Sanofi-Aventis CEO Chris Viehbacher said it decided to go straight to shareholders with its ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-04T10:22:08Z)

AIG cut Asian unit IPO value to court investors-report

NEW YORK Oct 3 (Reuters) - AIG ( AIG.N ) has lowered its valuation for the planned initial public offering of its Asian life insurance business, AIA, to secure a $1 billion commitment from the Kuwait Investment Authority and other cornerstone investors ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-03T21:29:02Z)

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 2010-10-02T13:30:37Z)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; AIG, AT&T, Genzyme Decrease

Monday, October 4, 2010 Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures retreated, indicating that the Standard & Poor's 500 Index may extend its biggest weekly decline in five weeks. American International Group Inc. lost 1 percent as the insurer was said ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-04T10:14:59Z)

Midland County efforts target growing opiate abuse

Local drug use statistics showing opiate abuse is a major Midland County problem and a new endeavor to deal with it were the focus of the September installment of Operation Medicine Cabinet. The event was recorded Wednesday morning at the MCTV studio for ... (Source: Midland Daily News 2010-09-23T15:42:59Z)

State prepares limits if medical pot gets OK

Supporters and opponents of Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, have argued their respective points for several months. Although legalizing medical marijuana isn't a new topic to Arizonans, the provisions in Prop. 203 are complicated. At 34 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-04T06:04:26Z)

REPUBLICANS PLEDGE: "A TRICK BAG FOR AMERICA"

The Republican Party has spent most of the past two years as the "Party of No," opposing nearly every policy proposed by President Obama and Democrats in Congress --a strategy that has worked politically, according to polls that say this November's ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-03T20:24:37Z)

Stamos wants to be heard in court

Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula this week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced on Friday for ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-03T21:21:53Z)

Dutch Close In On Coalition Deal

AMSTERDAM—A vote Tuesday among Christian Democrat legislators will be the final hurdle to the Netherlands getting its first operating government since February and pushing through €18 billion ($24.8 billion) in budget cuts to 2015. However, analysts ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-04T09:10:33Z)

All aglow for a good cause, walk benefits leukemia group

About 4,000 people gathered Saturday night for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2010 Light the Night Walk at Waterfront Park. Participants walked a one-mile course holding illuminated balloons to raise awareness about leukemia and lymphoma, said Jen ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

Country Style to offer 5 million ADSs in IPO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. said Friday that it will offer 5 million American depositary shares priced between $14 and $16 a piece in an initial public offering. Each American depositary share is equal to four ordinary ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-24T17:00:32Z)

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)

Green Party candidate touts 'New Deal' plan

New York Green Party gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins visited Ithaca as part of his election campaign Saturday, meeting voters on the Commons during the Apple Harvest Festival. Hawkins' platform includes job creation, fair wages and community-based ... (Source: Ithaca Journal 2010-10-04T07:01:42Z)

Prosecutors offer to read actor John Stamos' lines at sentencing in Mich. extortion case

MARQUETTE, Mich. - Actor John Stamos can't make it to federal court in Michigan's Upper Peninsula next week, but he still wants to be heard. Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to allow them to read a statement from Stamos when two people are sentenced ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T02:53:32Z)

Community 'Lights The Night' Against Cancer

WLKY.com People throughout the community came together this weekend in support of those battling blood cancers. WLKY's Vicki Dortch was among those participating in the 12th Annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night walk on Saturday. The event ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-03T17:39:59Z)

AZ Green Party 'sham' candidates to stay on ballot

Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 | 12:16 a.m. A judge on Tuesday allowed contested Green Party candidates in Arizona to remain on the November ballot, denying a request that they be kicked off because Republicans allegedly recruited them to siphon votes from ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-20T07:18:18Z)

Sanofi-Aventis goes hostile with $69/share offer for US biotech company Genzyme

PARIS (AP) — Sanofi-Aventis launched a hostile takeover battle Monday for Genzyme Corp. aimed at capturing the U.S. biotech company's promising drugs for high cholesterol and lucrative treatments for rare genetic disorders . Paris-based Sanofi-Aventis' $ ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-04T06:18:45Z)

Gubernatorial candidates tackle education

HOUSTON — In the fall campaign season's first debate open to all candidates for governor, Democrat Bill White waited until his closing statement to attack the candidate who wasn't there, incumbent Rick Perry, regarding allegations that he has used ... (Source: MySanAntonio 2010-10-04T05:42:58Z)

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)

Faces & Names: Heigl: I don't believe my own press

Former "Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl said she's happy to make headlines, but stories about her in the media are often exaggerated. Heigl's comments in the past have been known to make waves in the entertainment world. She called the 2007 ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-10-04T06:11:36Z)

Geert Wilders trial for inciting racial hatred opens in Netherlands

Geert Wilders, the far-right Dutch leader, went on trial today charged with inciting racial hatred. Prosecutors say Wilders, a key figure in a new coalition poised to take power in the Netherlands, provoked hatred against Muslims with remarks comparing ... (Source: Utv 2010-10-04T10:07:49Z)

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 2010-10-03T21:50:31Z)

BARMUDA-KWWL PARTNER TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

CEDAR FALLS, IA-Doing your part for a good cause has never been easier for those who love to eat great food! KWWL is partnering with Barmuda Companies to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk. Light The Night is the ... (Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier 2010-09-28T21:42:08Z)

Sanofi Bid for Genzyme Turns Hostile

PARIS — Sanofi-Aventis , the French drugmaker, turned its $18.5 billion takeover bid for the U.S. biotechnology company Genzyme hostile on Monday but stuck to the same terms. The offer of $69 per share is a premium of 31 percent over Genzyme's one ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T10:00:40Z)

Republican Rand Paul Backs Social Security Eligibility Changes

Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Republican Rand Paul said eligibility changes need to be made for the Social Security program, including a possible increase in the age for receiving benefits, as he debated today his Democratic opponent for a U.S. Senate seat in ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-03T16:28:24Z)

California 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: Woodland Daily Democrat 2010-10-02T14:42:12Z)

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