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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 5:40 pm

MGM reorganization plan would put Spyglass CEOs in charge

Marking an end to a torturous yearlong reorganization process, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced Thursday a plan that would see more than $4 billion in debt wiped out and the chief executives of film production company Spyglass Entertainment take over ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T07:11:17Z)

Plea deals reached, no trial for three of four suspects in Tracy abuse case

STOCKTON -- On the brink of a trial for the torture of a 16-year-old boy, three of four suspects in the Tracy case pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges Friday, each accepting prison sentences of 30 or more years. As part of the deal with San Joaquin ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-10-08T22:34:42Z)

MGM Has New CEOs as Spyglass Entertainment Finalizes Deal to Control the Studio

One more step forward towards new life for MGM. Spyglass Entertainment partners Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum have been named the new joint chairmen/CEOS, which pushes the ailing studio along the path to bankruptcy and restructuring. Deadline says that ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-10-08T06:49:48Z)

Grand Jury Probing Anti-Abortion Murder

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A law enforcement official says a federal grand jury is investigating whether last year's murder of a Kansas abortion doctor was connected to a broader case involving radical anti-abortion activists. The official is familiar with the ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-10-09T18:58:46Z)

A new Oilers era begins

EDMONTON — As scripts go, does it get any better than this? One of the Edmonton Oilers cherubs, Jordan Eberle (notes) , scores his first NHL goal with a swashbuckling toe-drag around defenceman Ian White (notes) , then a ho-hum backhand past the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-08T10:31:42Z)

Grand jury calls Gwinnett chief, commissioner in land deal probe

Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister and Commissioner Kevin Kenerly will appear Friday before the special-purpose grand jury that is investigating questionable park land deals in the county, according to a local television report. Fox-5 ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-06T17:36:25Z)

Hint of possible plea deal in the offing for Tracy torture suspects

STOCKTON -- Three of the four Tracy people accused of torturing and holding a teen boy captive for more than a year will return to court Friday, possibly to accept plea deals in a case that stunned their hometown. A gag order prevents attorneys from ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

ole Signs Multi-Year North American Sub-Publishing Deal With Strengholt Music Group

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/29/10 -- ole : , one of the world's largest independent music publishers : , has concluded a multi-year North American sub-publishing deal with Netherlands-based, international media and entertainment company ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-29T16:33:08Z)

Refurbished Dutch F-16s bound for Chilean air force

SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- Chile is starting to take delivery of Dutch F-16 fighter bombers, that old workhorse of the Cold War years, as part of a deal that will see the Chilean air force making more use of the refurbished jets. This week, 18 of ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-28T18:14:32Z)

The World: Israelis, Palestinians signal deal

In the clearest sign that a deal may be emerging to keep alive the troubled U.S. Mideast peace push, a top Palestinian official said Thursday that his side would accept an American proposal for Israel to curtail settlement construction for two months ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T16:08:09Z)

Across the nation

BRANFORD, Conn. FBI agents and police officers surrounded a tractor-trailer at a travel stop on Interstate 95 in Connecticut on Friday night after a report of suspicious activity, but they found that the truck posed no danger to the public, authorities ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-10-09T23:45:05Z)

Germany, Netherlands win in Euro 2012 qualifying

Spain, Germany and the Netherlands won Friday to maintain strong starts in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship, while rebuilding Italy drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland. Germany eased past visiting Turkey 3-0, and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored his ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-08T22:56:10Z)

Israelis, Palestinians Signal Settlements Deal

In the clearest sign that a deal may be emerging to keep the troubled U.S. Mideast peace push alive, a top Palestinian official said Thursday that his side would accept an American proposal for Israel to curtail settlement construction for two months ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-08T07:25:36Z)

New signs point to deal on saving Mideast talks

JERUSALEM - In the clearest sign that a deal may be emerging to keep the troubled U.S. Mideast peace push alive, a top Palestinian official said Thursday that his side would accept an American proposal for Israel to curtail settlement construction for two ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-08T06:56:58Z)

RIM Averts UAE BlackBerry Blackout

BlackBerry phones in the United Arab Emirates will continue to operate following the news that RIM (RIMM) has reached an agreement with the country to avert a shut-off of its systems. The question: How exactly did RIM avoid an Oct. 11 deadline for the ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-10-08T16:58:15Z)

Agent confirms Seahawks land RB Lynch from Bills

Lynch's agent, Doug Hendrickson, said a deal was made Tuesday, but he didn't know what the Bills received in exchange. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported via a league source that the Bills will receive a fourth-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-05T19:53:37Z)

Plea deals reached/no trial for three of four suspects in Tracy torture case

STOCKTON -- On the brink of trial for the torture of a 16-year-old boy, three of the four suspects in a Tracy torture case have accepted plea deals. In San Joaquin County Superior Court this morning, Caren Ramirez, 45, the guardian of the battered boy ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T19:21:25Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-08T00:08:56Z)

Gwinnett Co. Chairman Bannister resigns

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charles Bannister resigned Friday. His resignation came the same day he was expected to appear in front of a grand jury that had been investigating county land deals. Earlier this year, Bannister was arrested ... (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle 2010-10-08T18:17:00Z)

UPDATE 2-MGM seeks lenders OK for pre-packaged bankruptcy

On Thursday, the studio presented a plan under which production company Spyglass would contribute certain assets in exchange for 0.52 percent of a reorganized MGM. Two Spyglass affiliates, Cypress Entertainment Group Inc and Garoge Inc, will merge into MGM ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T01:42:00Z)

Opponent waited too long to raise election issues, Norman's attorney contends

Certainly, it was well known among newspaper readers that Norman's wife paid $435,000 cash in 2006 for a lakefront home, and Norman's critics alleged the deal posed conflicts of interest for the Hillsborough County commissioner. Kevin Ambler, a state ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-06T13:33:02Z)

Mystery Continues to Surround UAE Blackberry Deal

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will not implement a ban on certain functions of the BlackBerry smartphone following "positive collaboration" with the device's developer Research in Motion (RIM). Details of the agreement, however, remain unclear ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-09T21:00:27Z)

Classic Leafs-Habs match launches new NHL season Senators face Sabres on Friday

A new NHL season begins tonight with a pair of classic Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens , without some key veterans and with goalie Carey Price doubtful because of the flu, face the Maple Leafs in Toronto (CBC, 7 p.m.), while the Battle of Alberta ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-07T15:04:54Z)

Bannister quits: Chairman resigns amid controversy

LAWRENCEVILLE — Charles Bannister has resigned as chairman of the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners. As a grand jury mulled possible charges in land purchase controversies, Bannister announced he was done with politics after a rocky year that included ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-10-09T03:42:30Z)

BlackBerry maker, United Arab Emirates resolve dispute, averting ban

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates on Friday backed off a threat to cut key BlackBerry services, just days before a planned ban that could have harmed the country's business-friendly reputation. The last-minute decision ended more than ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T15:39:31Z)

Seahawks report: Strategy and personnel

Another week, another major roster move as general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll refused to stand pat with where their roster sits right now. The Seahawks traded next year's third-round pick and a conditional pick in 2012 to Buffalo ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-09T02:59:33Z)

Agent: Former Cal star Marshawn Lynch traded to Seahawks

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills have traded running back Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks, the player's agent told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Lynch's agent Doug Hendrickson said a deal was made, but he did not know what the Bills received in ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-05T20:00:46Z)

Classic rivalries kick off NHL season

A new NHL season begins today with a pair of classic Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens , without some key veterans and with goalie Carey Price doubtful because of the flu, face the Maple Leafs in Toronto (CBC, 7 p.m.), while the Battle of Alberta ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-07T21:02:49Z)

Jacksonville GOP fundraiser sues Crist - again

TALLAHASSEE — A one-time supporter of Gov. Charlie Crist is accusing the governor of skirting the state's open records law to hide information about his switch from Republican Party to independent candidate for U.S. Senate. John Rood, a Republican fund ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-07T22:14:24Z)

Man guilty of killing Tallahassee woman

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle man has been convicted of killing a Tallahassee woman during an apparent drug deal. A Leon County jury found 35-year-old William Yawn guilty Friday of first-degree murder, burglary and armed robbery. His sentencing ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-10-08T21:51:45Z)

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