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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 6:41 am

Microsoft Should Spin Off Xbox 360 Division, Says Goldman Sachs

A report prepared by analysts at the investment bank Goldman Sachs are suggesting that technology giant Microsoft might benefit from spinning out its entire Entertainment and Devices division, which includes all the business elements linked to the Xbox 360 ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-06T18:55:10Z)

Microsoft, Vivendi's Canal Plus to Put Live Television on Xbox

Microsoft Corp. and Vivendi SA's Canal Plus pay-TV unit will offer live television to French users of the Xbox video-game console as the world's largest software maker bolsters its consumer lineup. Canal Plus' 65-channel main offering will be ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-07T17:49:33Z)

What's the Deal? Travel deals of the week

www.thewestbayclub.com . To mark its 25th anniversary, the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Fla., has a 25 Silver Rooms special rate : Coastal view rooms are $125 per night, down from about $320. Add $13 per night in taxes. Stay Nov. 28-Dec. 22. Maximum length of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-08T21:15:57Z)

Nissan teams up with LeasePlan to offer Leaf in 13 European countries in early 2011

LeasePlan, the world's leading provider of fleet management services, has agreed to purchase more than 100 battery-powered Leafs and will begin offering them to its customers in the European countries of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg ... (Source: autoblog 2010-09-27T00:29:08Z)

Scott Disick Defends Kim Kardashian From Drink Toss, Gets Booted From Club

Scott Disick is sticking up for the Kardashians—or at least one of them. "Some drunk fan was trying to take a picture with Kim," an eyewitness tells E! News exclusively. "His girlfriend thought he was hitting on Kim and went ballistic and threw a drink ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-08T18:09:50Z)

Murdered Kan. abortion doctor's clinic for sale

WICHITA, Kan. - 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 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-08T01:34:50Z)

Microsoft licenses Palm patents

Microsoft has licensed technology relating to rival Palm's smartphones , the latest move in a complex web of deals and litigation in the fast-growing phone sector. The world's largest software company, which launches its new range of smartphones next week ... (Source: IT Pro 2010-10-08T09:34:26Z)

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-08T13:02:02Z)

Kim Kardashian: Not Dating Anyone and Not Pregnant

Good news for Big Apple bachelors: Kim Kardashian is still available. When asked about the rumors linking her to Kayne West , whom she recently shot some scenes with at the new N.Y. Dash location, Kim laughed them off. "It's like, automatically you're ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-07T17:35:14Z)

NYT: Adobe, Microsoft executives discussed sale of Adobe to Microsoft

The chief executives of software makers Adobe Systems and Microsoft discussed the possibility of Microsoft acquiring Adobe to take on Apple in the mobile-phone market, according to a report by the New York Times. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Adobe CEO ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-07T21:45:46Z)

Kim Kardashian Attacked - Twitter 5 Million - Ahead of "Kortney and Kim Take New York"

Kim Kardashian whose Twitter account just reached 5 million followers, was attacked last night in New York by a jealous woman who "dashed" her with a drink in a club. Was Kim Kardashian really attacked or was it staged publicity for her new reality spin ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-08T17:55:31Z)

Microsoft licenses some Palm smartphone patents

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has licensed some technology relating to rival Palm Inc's smartphones, the latest move in a complex web of deals and litigation in the fast-growing phone sector. The world's largest software company, which launches its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T00:51:53Z)

RBS Sempra Near Sale Of Power-Trading Book To JPMorgan-Sources

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC ( RBS ) and Sempra Energy ( SRE ) are nearing the sale of their joint venture's North American gas-and-power trading book to JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ), people familiar with the deal said Tuesday. The ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-05T14:52:58Z)

Icelandair returns, this time to Dulles

Icelandair, which pulled out of BWI/Marshall Airport two years ago, is returning to the Washington market, this time with flights out of Dulles International Airport. Icelandair will begin seasonal service from Dulles to its hometown Reykjavík beginning ... (Source: Washington Business Journal 2010-10-07T14:36:16Z)

Icelandair offers Scots US service

NEW flights from Glasgow to Washington have been announced by Icelandair. The seasonal service will run from 17 May to 13 September 2011. The flights will connect via Reykjavik, allowing passengers the option to stopover in Iceland at no additional cost. (Source: Scotsman 2010-10-07T22:57:21Z)

NKorean official confirms Kim Jong Un as leader

A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as the next leader of the reclusive communist nation. In the first public confirmation of the succession plan, Yang Hyong Sop, a top official ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T16:15:18Z)

Source: Grand jury probing anti-abortion murder

W ICHITA, Kan. — A federal grand jury is investigating whether the murder last year of Dr. George Tiller, one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers, was connected to a broader case involving radical anti-abortion activists, according to a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T13:22:19Z)

New World Gets Loans From JPMorgan, Citigroup for Bogdanka Bid

New World Resources NV , the largest Czech producer of coking coal, said it has short-term loans to fund its bid for Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka SA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Citigroup Inc., and an affiliate of major shareholder BXR Mining BV agreed to lend most ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-05T16:26:01Z)

Acacia subsidiary and ACCESS sign license deal with Microsoft

Oct 08, 2010 (CORPORATE IT UPDATE via COMTEX) -- Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG), an intellectual property licensing company, announced today that its subsidiary Smartphone Technologies LLC and ACCESS Co Ltd, a provider of advanced software ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-08T15:18:02Z)

ScanSource Communications Europe Adds Polycom to Vendor Line Card in Germany

BRUSSELS & COLOGNE, Germany - (Business Wire) ScanSource Communications Europe, the communications distributor with offices in Germany and the UK and sales presence in four countries, has announced the addition of Polycom to its vendor line card. Through ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-07T12:05:57Z)

Intermec Strengthens North American Distribution with BlueStar and Ingram Micro Distributors Help Expand ...

EVERETT, Wash., Oct 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Intermec (NYSE:IN) today announced that it has entered distribution agreements with BlueStar a leading distributor of Point-of-Sale (POS), Auto ID, Mobility, and RFID products, and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-04T12:59:37Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Music & Video in Belgium: New research report available at Fast Market Research

The music & video market value reflects revenues from the sale of music and video content in all formats, including digital downloads. All values are at retail selling price (RSP) and any currency conversions used have been undertaken at constant 2009 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-08T23:39:07Z)

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)

Official: North Koreans will follow Kim Jong Un

A top official told APTN on Friday that North Koreans will be honored to follow the youngest son of Kim Jong Il as the third-generation leader of the communist nation. The remarks were the first official comment about the future of Kim Jong Un, who just ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T18:59:57Z)

N. Korean Official: Kim Jong Un Will Be Next Leader

A top North Korean official confirmed Friday to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as the next leader of the reclusive communist nation. In the first public confirmation of the succession plan, Yang Hyong Sop, a top official ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-08T14:42:15Z)

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Drop; JPMorgan Declines, Alcoa Gains

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures dropped before a government report that may show unemployment increased in September for a second consecutive month. JPMorgan Chase & Co. led losses among Dow Jones Industrial Average shares in Europe ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T11:21:49Z)

Intermec Strengthens North American Distribution with BlueStar and Ingram Micro

EVERETT, Wash. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Intermec (NYSE:IN) today announced that it has entered distribution agreements with BlueStar a leading distributor of Point-of-Sale (POS), Auto ID, Mobility, and RFID products, and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-10-04T12:59:37Z)

Shocker! Samsung licenses Windows Phone 7

Okay, two crazy bits of news here: first off, it seems Samsung intends to start making cellphones. Second, some of them will be running Windows Phone 7 ! Insane, right? Okay, we kid, but Sammy is just now getting official with the news that it has licensed ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-01T16:52:14Z)

New Market Research Report: Food Retail in Belgium

The food retail market includes the retail sales of all food products, both packaged and unpackaged, as well as beverages (including retail sales of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages). All on-trade sales of food and beverage are excluded. All ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-08T23:24:48Z)

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