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Deals of the Hour / October 6, 2010, 9:47 am

AP source: Vikings get Randy Moss from Patriots in trade

Now the Vikings need him to do it again. The New England Patriots traded the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to the Vikings on Wednesday, giving Moss the exit he expected all along and sending him back to the place where he became a superstar, a person ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-06T15:34:44Z)

CAPITAL CULTURE: Why all the White House drilling?

WASHINGTON — Forget about the midterm elections and speculation about West Wing personnel shake-ups. The big question being asked around the White House is, what's that noisy construction really all about? The drilling, clanging and banging are tearing ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-05T17:16:08Z)

Ellsworth resumes ads with less than month to go

INDIANAPOLIS — After weeks off the air, Democratic Rep. Brad Ellsworth is again running a campaign commercial with less than a month to go until the Nov. 2 election. Ellsworth's latest ad started airing Tuesday in Indianapolis. The ad says Republican ... (Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier 2010-10-06T00:04:09Z)

Poll shows Coats comfortably leading Ellsworth

A new poll shows Republican Dan Coats with a comfortable lead over Democratic Rep. Brad Ellsworth in the race for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat. The poll of 500 likely voters statewide released Tuesday by WISH-TV in Indianapolis shows former Sen. Coats ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T02:41:38Z)

CAPITAL CULTURE: Conspiracy theories abound as to what's behind noisy drilling at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about the midterm elections and speculation about West Wing personnel shake-ups. The big question being asked around the White House is, what's that noisy construction really all about? The drilling, clanging and banging are ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-05T20:15:05Z)

Roubini Says 2008 Bank Deals Created 'Too Bigger to Fail' Risk

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Nouriel Roubini, the professor credited with predicting the 2008 economic crisis, said mergers during the recession raise the risk that the U.S. government will have to bail out even larger financial companies. "The 'too big to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-01T01:00:11Z)

Jury selection to begin next week for trial of four Tracy torture suspects

STOCKTON -- Nearly two years after he showed up at a Tracy gym begging for help -- battered and bruised with a chain wrapped around his ankle -- the case against four people accused of imprisoning and torturing a 16-year-old boy is moving forward. Jury ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T20:37:45Z)

Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

F OXBORO - The Patriots [ team stats ] have traded star receiver Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings, the team confirmed today, completing a mega deal that just a few days ago seemed implausible. Now, it is reality. The Patriots have received a 2011 third ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T16:24:50Z)

General Electric to acquire Dresser for $3 billion, 2nd Ld-Writethru, US

NEW YORK (AP) — General Electric Co. on Wednesday signed a deal to buy the private energy equipment maker Dresser Inc. for about $3 billion in an effort to capitalize on expanding uses of natural gas following discoveries of huge new resources in the U.S ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T15:56:12Z)

Vikes back from bye, Sullivan, Shiancoe still out

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—The Minnesota Vikings are back from their bye week. The team was on the practice field Monday, with every player on the roster present. However, two injured starters were not participating in the workout. Center John Sullivan watched ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T19:19:00Z)

GE Inks $4.6 Billion in Deals in Big Return to M&A

BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co made a pair of major acquisitions and said it was spurned in a third attempt, as the largest U.S. conglomerate builds up its energy and finance arms. The moves come at a time when top GE officials have said the ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-06T14:44:37Z)

FBI: Stripper, drugs, guns and judge don't mix

A 67-year-old federal judge's wild relationship with a stripper started with a lap dance, prosecutors said, and quickly escalated into escapades of prostitution and gun-toting drug deals for cocaine and prescription pills. Senior Judge Jack T. Camp, a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T15:56:12Z)

Vikings reacquire WR Moss in deal with Patriots

A trade that sends Randy Moss from the New England Patriots back to the Minnesota Vikings is complete, a league source told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi. The Patriots will receive a 2011 third-round draft pick in exchange for the seven-time Pro ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-06T16:24:50Z)

Celeb Pix: Elisabeth Moss stays classy in France

Elisabeth Moss and John Hamm are in France for the 26th MIPCOM and the two of them are just so damn classy. The cast of Mad Men can do no wrong in our book. Also featured today: Russell Brand continues he's special kind of sleazy for his book tour in ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T00:04:09Z)

The stripper and the judge: FBI claims federal jurist used drugs, paid for sex with dancer

ATLANTA - The 67-year-old federal judge's wild relationship with a stripper started with just a lap dance, prosecutors said, but quickly escalated into escapades of prostitution and gun-toting drug deals involving cocaine and prescription pills. Senior ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-06T11:09:52Z)

Breaking News: Patriots Trade All-Pro WR Randy Moss to Minnesota Vikings

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer has confirmed that the Patriots and Vikings have finalized a deal that sends Moss to Minnesota in exchange for a 2011 third-round pick When FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer first revealed that the New England Patriots and ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-10-06T16:17:41Z)

Judge denies delay in teen torture case

STOCKTON - A judge refused Monday to delay next month's trial of four people charged with torturing a 16-year-old boy held captive in a Tracy home for more than a year. Defense attorneys for the four said they wanted time to research the need to move the ... (Source: Record 2010-09-28T08:06:05Z)

Vikings refreshed after bye

The Minnesota Vikings' bye week not only gave players six days to rest, it also provided a healthy dose of reassurance for any of them that elected to spend their Sunday watching their counterparts from the NFC North. Green Bay and Chicago are both 3-1 ... (Source: ScrippsNews 2010-10-05T20:29:24Z)

Kenzo's birthday show whisks Paris back in time

AFP - Kenzo spirited Paris back in time, mining four decades of in-house design to create a sumptuous line of fairy-tale folkloric costumes to ring in its own 40th birthday. Staged Tuesday in a historic indoor circus in the French capital, all plush red ... (Source: France 24 2010-10-06T05:54:54Z)

APNewsBreak: NFL asks Feingold campaign to remove unauthorized clip of Moss in latest ad

MILWAUKEE - The NFL is asking Sen. Russ Feingold's campaign to remove an unauthorized clip from his latest ad that shows Randy Moss pretending to moon the Green Bay crowd. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday the league has not licensed the footage to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T17:23:17Z)

Plea deals loom in Tracy torture case

STOCKTON - Four people charged with torturing a boy held captive in a Tracy home for more than a year appear to be close to taking a prosecutor's plea deal. But until such an agreement is reached, the case is moving toward trial, which is scheduled to ... (Source: Record 2010-10-06T04:07:32Z)

Sullivan, Shiancoe sidelined as Vikes prepare for Jets

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are back from their bye week. For more on the Minnesota Vikings, check out the latest from our bloggers. » Blog Blitz: Vikings The team was on the practice field Monday, with every player on the roster present ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-04T21:56:29Z)

Reports: Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

Minneapolis — Randy Moss is returning to Minnesota. The New England Patriots traded the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to the Vikings on Wednesday, giving Moss the exit he expected all along and sending him back to the place where he became a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-06T15:13:15Z)

FBI: Stripper, drugs, guns and judge don't mix

A TLANTA — The 67-year-old federal judge's wild relationship with a stripper started with just a lap dance, prosecutors said, but quickly escalated into escapades of prostitution and gun-toting drug deals involving cocaine and prescription pills ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-06T09:15:20Z)

Creed's US distributor, Saujet, named Economic Club member

Emmanuel Saujet (pictured), 42, CEO of International Cosmetics & Perfumes, has been named a member of the prestigious Economic Club of New York ( link ). Founded in 1907, the Economic Club of New York is a nonpartisan, nonprofit forum for discussion and ... (Source: basenotes 2010-10-06T06:23:32Z)

White House to go solar

WASHINGTON — Solar power is coming to President Barack Obama's house. The most famous residence in America, which has already boosted its green credentials by planting a garden, plans to install solar panels atop the White House's living quarters ... (Source: Times-Argus 2010-10-06T16:24:50Z)

Patriots complete Randy Moss to Vikings deal

MINNEAPOLIS -- The New England Patriots confirm they are sending star receiver Randy Moss back to the Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots announced the trade on the team's website Wednesday. Coach Bill Belichick says his dealings with Moss have been "honest ... (Source: Birmingham News 2010-10-06T16:32:00Z)

Business-commissioned Study Inflates Cost of NYC Paid Sick Leave, Say Researchers

WASHINGTON, Oct 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a letter to the Speaker of the New York City Council, the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) and other leading scholars outlined flaws in a study by the Partnership for New York City estimating high ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-04T19:54:48Z)

Keira Knightley Cut Off Her Hair

Keira Knightley cut off her hair! Keira is the latest celebrity to chop off her hair for a new shorter look. Other actresses that recently cut off their hair include Harry Potter's Emma Watson and Anne Hathaway. The sexy actress debuted her sleek new look ... (Source: Celebridoodle 2010-10-05T23:21:12Z)

WRAPUP 1-GE inks $4.6 bln in deals in big return to M&A

BOSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - General Electric Co ( GE.N ) made a pair of major acquisitions and said it was spurned in a third attempt, as the largest U.S. conglomerate builds up its energy and finance arms. The moves come at a time when top GE officials have ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T14:30:18Z)

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