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Deals of the Hour / October 8, 2010, 6:39 pm

Matalan Completes Successful Supply Chain Systems Upgrade With Manhattan Associates

LONDON and ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matalan, the fashion and homeware store, has successfully upgraded its supply chain technology platform with a multi-site roll-out of the latest version of Manhattan Associates ' (Nasdaq:MANH ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T17:13:45Z)

Rangers one win from winning first playoff series

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers are quickly altering how they've been viewed their entire existence. They're not just bashing, they're getting timely hits. They're not just cobbling together a pitching staff, they've got a rotation filled with ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-09T01:26:30Z)

Gary Peterson: San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum sparkles in first postseason start

The question was: How would Tim Lincecum handle his first career postseason start? The Atlanta Braves had no answers. An amped-up Lincecum gave up a ringing double to the first batter of Thursday's opening game of the National League Division Series. But ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T19:57:13Z)

Done Deal: Randy Moss Coming Back To Vikings

The New England Patriots and Vikings have finalized a trade to bring controversial star receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots worked out a deal to put Moss back in purple and gold, to the team that ... (Source: WCCO 2010-10-06T18:55:10Z)

'Sorry we've got to play' Randy Moss

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones isn't looking forward to seeing receiver Randy Moss next weekend in Minnesota. Jones considers the trade that sent Moss from the New England Patriots to the Minnesota Vikings this week a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T19:35:44Z)

American Airlines recalling 800 pilots and flight attendants after deal with BA and Iberia

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is recalling about 800 furloughed employees, about 1 percent of its work force, as it adds flights on international routes. CEO Gerard Arpey announced the jobs as American launched a new trans-Atlantic business with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T16:10:31Z)

Thrashers goalie Pavelec collapses during game

ATLANTA — Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night. The team said the 23-year-old Pavelec lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital ... (Source: CTV 2010-10-09T00:50:42Z)

American Airlines gets rapid approval for Los Angeles-Shanghai route

In an unusually quick decision Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved American Airlines Inc.'s application to fly between Los Angeles and Shanghai beginning April 5. The decision, just six days after American asked for the route, was a ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-08T12:26:14Z)

RANGERS BASK IN AFTERMATH OF START

Rangers centerfielder Josh Hamilton was asked if the first two games of this playoff series against the Rays could've gone any better for the American League West champions. "Sure," Hamilton said with a grin, "everybody could've got a hit or a home run ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-09T01:19:20Z)

Ballmer on Adobe merger speculation: 'Wow. No comment'

What does Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer say about Thursday's report that he and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen discussed a possible merger while talking competition strategies against Apple? "Wow. Uh, no comment," he said, according to a video report from ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-08T18:38:28Z)

San Francisco vs. Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves got a bit of a scare before their NL division series against the San Francisco Giants even began, when Game 2 starter Tommy Hanson fouled a ball off his face during batting practice. Although the incident turned out not to be serious ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-08T21:58:54Z)

Wells Fargo Pays $24M to End Probe

The time is out of joint for Wells Fargo & Co. . The company has agreed to pay up $24 million to settle a probe by eight states about a mortgage marketing practice of its acquired company, Wachovia. The states alleged a lack of transparency in the loan ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T13:02:02Z)

Giants Win a Homerun for San Francisco

San Francisco is a beautiful city and right now, it's got one beautiful team standing out as a shining star in the world of sports. The Giants are on a roll and making it look easy. Last night in the first MLB division playoff game, they artfully ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T16:43:56Z)

Patriots Trade Randy Moss to Vikings

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 with knowledge of the deal told The ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-06T15:34:44Z)

Wells Fargo to Forgive $772 Million in Risky Mortgages

Homeowners struggling to repay adjustable-rate mortgages from Wachovia and World Savings Bank, subsidiaries of Wells Fargo (WFC) , got some good news Wednesday. The company has agreed to pay $24 million to settle allegations of deceptive marketing about ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-10-06T23:05:42Z)

NFL: Receiver Randy Moss is traded by New England Patriots to Minnesota Vikings

Brett Favre finally got his wish. He will be playing with Randy Moss, and the Vikings couldn't be happier about it. The Super-Bowl-or-bust Vikings got Moss from New England on Wednesday for a 2011 draft pick, another eye-opening acquisition that comes just ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-07T05:39:24Z)

Patriots, Vikings take smart business approach to Moss deal

Those words held meaning, in part, because changing anything at the Raiders was rather difficult and rare. However, in New England, the Patriots don't mind change, don't mind making tough decisions, and they only worry about doing what is best for their ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-09T00:50:42Z)

Nas Lays The Verbal Smackdown On Def Jam

Nas says PUT MY SH*T OUT! Nas has sent out a scathing letter to his label Def Jam, who he feels are not supporting him by letting him release new music. With all do respect to you all, Nas is NOBODY's slave. This is not the 1800′s, respect me and I will ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-07T19:15:27Z)

Thrashers goalie Pavelec collapses to ice in opening minutes of game

ATLANTA — Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night. The team said the 23-year-old Pavelec lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital ... (Source: CP24& Canada 2010-10-09T00:50:42Z)

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 2010-10-06T19:52:25Z)

Big Boi Reveals Details of 3-Album Deal with Def Jam

Outkast rapper Big Boi shed some light on the solo deal he signed with record label Def Jam recently. While fans of the revered Atlanta rap group await another Outkast album, which is said to see release after Andre 3000 drops his forthcoming solo ... Full ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-10-04T17:45:57Z)

Adobe Pares Gains as Microsoft Deal Speculation Ebbs

(Updates share price in sixth paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Nas Writes Scathing Letter To Def Jam, LA Reid and others - "Put My Sh*t Out!"

Subject: PUT MY SH*T OUT! Peace to all, With all do respect to you all, Nas is NOBODY's slave. This is not the 1800's, respect me and I will respect you. I won't even tap dance around in an email, I will get right into it. People connect to the Artist ... (Source: allhiphop.com 2010-10-08T00:37:34Z)

State announces deal with Wachovia over bum mortgages

People in Washington and seven other states who had mortgages they could basically never pay off from Wachovia Bank and Golden West. Corp. would be eligible to change the terms of their deal, Attorney General Rob McKenna said Wednesday. Godlen West did ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-06T17:29:16Z)

Thrashers goalie Pavelec collapses, carted off ice

ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec collapsed to the ice in the early minutes of the season-opening game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night. The team said the 23-year-old Pavelec lost consciousness and was taken to a ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-09T00:50:42Z)

Rangers ready to get rid of Rays

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers are quickly altering how they've been viewed their entire existence. They're not just bashing, they're getting timely hits. They're not just cobbling together a pitching staff, they've got a rotation filled ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-08T22:49:01Z)

Energy strength fuels FTSE gains; defensives slip

LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Firmer energy stocks powered gains in Britain's top shares, as growing optimism on the economy pushed crude prices higher while BG Group ( BG.L ) rose sharply as Spanish peer Repsol announced a deal with Chinese group Sinopec. By ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T08:09:41Z)

Biz Break: Tech 'frenemies': Adobe vs. Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Today: Would Microsoft buy Adobe? "No comment," Steve Ballmer says. Plus: U.S. jobs report. BofA suspends foreclosure sales in all 50 states. The Dow climbs above 11,000. Adobe stock slides back Adobe Systems stock gave back some of yesterday's gain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

American Airlines Recalls Workers As Traffic Rises

Carrier brings back almost 800 flight attendants and pilots as Oneworld Alliance kicks in. The alliance, which came into effect on Wednesday, creates an airline with between $7 billion and $8 billion in annual revenue, according to American Airlines ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-07T05:39:24Z)

UPDATE 1-Steven Madden gets control of Betsey Johnson label

* Says deal to boost 2011 earnings by $0.10/shr Oct 8 (Reuters) - Steven Madden Ltd ( SHOO.O ) took over the Betsey Johnson label in an out-of-court settlement that restructured Betsey Johnson LLC's outstanding loan it had acquired, and said the deal will ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-08T11:43:17Z)

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