Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 11:40 pm

Airline adds Toronto-to-China flights

... Toronto. It may also add Vancouver as a second Canadian destination. Air Canada announced this week that its August traffic numbers ... New York City is on pace to set a record for number of visitors in a year, (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-08T16:50:53Z)

Chevron nabs Chinese deep-water acreage

... miles of oil interests in the deep waters of the South China Sea. Chevron announced that it acquired interests in three exploration blocks from U.S. independent oil and gas company Devon Energy. The blocks are ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-08T13:01:49Z)

SUNY agrees to look out for students in credit-card deals

ALBANY — The State University of New York has agreed to protect students from deceptive credit-card marketing practices that drive them into debt, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. "In these ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-09-08T06:49:35Z)

Analyst says GM plans to sell shares publicly on Nov. 18

Scott Sweet, the managing partner of IPO Boutique, said GM plans to price the shares on Nov ... The company filed paperwork for an initial public offering with federal regulators last month. GM spokeswoman Renee ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-04T03:19:35Z)

Nokia N8 for sale online last week of September, UK shops October 1st

... Nokia's N8 handset. This one's been a long time coming as the first of two major Symbian updates meant to bring Nokia's smartphone division ... General Manager, Nokia UK, says, "The Nokia N8 is a great multitasker, (Source: engadget 2010-09-08T07:54:01Z)

CNOOC amends output deals with Chevron, BP

said on Tuesday it signed amended production-sharing agreements with Chevron Corp and BP Plc for three deepwater blocks in the South China Sea, after US oil company Devon Energy Corp withdrew from the projects. (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-09-09T01:26:17Z)

T. Rowe Price names Canadian executive to board

... investments for The Toronto-Dominion Bank, its Employee Pension Fund, TD Mutual Funds, and TD Capital Group. He is a member of the boards of Ace Aviation Holdings Inc., which holds an interest in Air Canada, (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-08T21:44:22Z)

Auction delayed for amusement park where girl was hurt

... postponed for the Extreme World amusement park in the Wisconsin Dells, where a girl was severely injured this summer. LAKE DELTON ... The Bank of Wisconsin Dells had requested the delay until Oct. 19. Sauk County (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-09-08T15:39:18Z)

SUNY adopts comprehensive "Student Credit Card Reforms"

OLD WESTBURY - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced a landmark agreement in which the State University of New York ("SUNY") will safeguard students from deceptive and unfair credit card marketing by ... (Source: Empire State News 2010-09-08T09:19:55Z)

Extreme World foreclosure sale postponed

The Extreme World amusement park in Lake Delton was scheduled for a sheriff's auction on the Sauk County Courthouse steps to settle a $2.7 million judgment won by the Bank of Wisconsin Dells. The civil foreclosure ... (Source: Portage Daily Register 2010-09-08T04:26:25Z)

GM will offer IPO on Nov. 18, analyst says

Scott Sweet, the managing partner of IPO Boutique, said GM plans to price the shares on Nov ... The company filed paperwork for an initial public offering with federal regulators last month. GM spokeswoman Renee ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

European debt worries ease, giving stocks rally a boost

The Dow Jones industrial ... The S&P 500 index rose 7.03 or 0.6 percent, to 1,098.87, while the Nasdaq rose 19.98, or 0.9 percent, to 2,228.87. The two-day swing based on the ebb and flow of European debt fears fit ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-09T04:25:14Z)

BYU's 2011 football schedule "basically done," Bronco says

per NCAA rules for teams agreeing to play a game in the islands. That additional opponent will most likely be from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) formerly Division I-AA. Mendenhall said there are three ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-09T05:29:40Z)

Chevron Buys South China Sea Stake From Devon

Chevron ... blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a statement by Cnooc Ltd. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

EUROPEAN SALE BUOYS MARKETS

The Dow Jones Industrial ... The S&P 500 index rose 7.03 or 0.6 percent, to 1,098.87, while the Nasdaq rose 19.98, or 0.9 percent, to 2,228.87 The two-day swing based on the ebb and flow of European debt fears fit ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-09T06:19:46Z)

Infighting besets mosque near ground zero project

... divisions that raise questions about the future of the project. One major investor even says that he's prepared to sell some or all of the site if the price is right. Hisham Elzanaty, an Egyptian ... Long Island (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-09T03:49:27Z)

Investor in Manhattan mosque site talks of sale

... divisions that raise questions about the future of the project, with one major investor saying he is prepared to sell some or all of the site if the price is right. Hisham Elzanaty, an Egyptian ... Long Island ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-09T05:51:08Z)

A Year After Bankruptcy, GM Plans Stock Sale

filed the first batch of paperwork required to hold an initial public offering of stock late last week ... said Scott Sweet, owner of IPO research firm IPO Boutique. Analysts have speculated that the initial sale ... (Source: The Bulletin 2010-08-29T01:03:32Z)

Can Android Be Stopped in the World of Smartphones?

behind only Nokia's Symbian platform. Android surpassing both iOS smartphones and BlackBerry ... executive vice president and general manager of the Markets unit at Nokia. If nothing else, Savander has proven to me ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-07T22:57:08Z)

Chevron Buys Operating Stakes in 3 China Oil Fields

Chevron ... exploration blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC (BP) to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Cnooc Ltd. ( (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

FCS championship game tickets to go on sale

TX (Sports Network) - Tickets to 2010 Football Championship Subdivision title ... the field to be announced by the NCAA on Sunday, Nov. 21. Frisco will be the host city for the next three FCS championship games. (Source: WZZM 13 2010-09-08T17:05:12Z)

Chevron's China Unit To Buy Operating Interests In 3 Exploration Blocks In China ...

Chevron is a partner with CNOOC in producing assets in the Bohai Bay and in the South China Sea. Also, the company is a partner with China National Petroleum Corporation in an onshore gas development in the Sichuan ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T14:00:16Z)

Arthur Frommer: China tops 20 best bargain vacations of the week

... enjoy a moderately priced vacation in the Eternal City. (19) Cuba with Air Canada: $602 per person, including all fees and taxes, for round-trip air on Air Canada to Varadero Beach from Toronto, and all ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-09T04:03:46Z)

Foreclosure sale of Extreme World amusement park postponed

The Extreme World amusement park in Lake Delton was originally scheduled for a sheriff's auction on the Sauk County Courthouse steps to settle a $2.7 million judgment won by the Bank of Wisconsin Dells. The civil ... (Source: madison 2010-09-07T20:12:30Z)

SUNY agrees to credit card code of conduct for New York colleges

The State University of New York, which has 64 campuses, has agreed to a code of conduct developed by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo designed to safeguard students from unscrupulous marketing. The ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-09-08T13:37:37Z)

Islamic center backers in N.Y. appear divided

... divisions that raise questions about the future of the project, with one major investor saying he is prepared to sell some or all of the site if the price is right. Hisham Elzanaty, an Egyptian ... Long Island ... (Source: Norwalk Hour 2010-09-09T05:08:11Z)

Stocks fall as worries about European debt return

European stocks fell ... The Dow Jones industrial average fell 107.24 points, or 1.0 percent, to close at 10,340.69. The S&P 500 index lost 12.67, or 1.1 percent, to 1,091.84, while the Nasdaq fell 24.86, (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-09T06:12:37Z)

CNOOC Amends South China Sea Deals

... PSCs) with Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX - News ) and BP Plc (NYSE: BP - News ) for three deepwater blocks 42/05, 64/18 and 53/30 in South China Sea. These deals were signed by CNOOC following Devon Energy ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-08T12:04:33Z)

Tickets On Sale Monday For The 2010 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game

The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) includes the conferences and institutions that compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship, in addition to two conferences who choose not to participate in the ... (Source: Lions 2010-09-08T17:40:59Z)

Official Nokia N8 release date and pricing revealed.

Nokia have officially revealed an official release date and pricing details for their upcoming flagship smartphone, the Nokia N8. Nokia's online UK store now states that the Symbian ... General Manager of Nokia UK, (Source: UK Press Releases (press release) 2010-09-08T16:00:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 10:40 pm

Barclays picks Diamond to succeed Varley as CEO

Varley said it was his intention when he took the top job seven years ago that he would ... Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci will become co-chief executives of Barclays Capital, effective Oct. 1. "Barclays is one of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-07T12:55:51Z)

Chevron Buys Operating Stakes in 3 China Oil Fields

Chevron ... exploration blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC (BP) to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Cnooc Ltd. ( (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

CNOOC Amends South China Sea Deals

... PSCs) with Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX - News ) and BP Plc (NYSE: BP - News ) for three deepwater blocks 42/05, 64/18 and 53/30 in South China Sea. These deals were signed by CNOOC following Devon Energy ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-08T12:04:33Z)

Tom McClintock pushes for commercial logging to support fuels reduction

... LAKE TAHOE — Commercial logging should be explored as an option to pay for forest fuel reduction projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock ... speech at Granlibakken Conference Center ... (Source: Union 2010-09-08T16:00:47Z)

Tom McClintock discusses nation's economy during Lake Tahoe stump

Tom McClintock in a Tuesday speech at Lake Tahoe. While some may tout the benefits ... during the First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at Granlibakken Conference Center. McClintock — who champions reigning in ... (Source: Sierra Sun 2010-09-07T21:59:53Z)

Car bomb in Pakistan kills 18, including 14 women and children

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-09-08T05:23:41Z)

Suspected US missile attacks rock NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR , Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-08T10:31:30Z)

T. Rowe Price names Canadian executive to board

... investments for The Toronto-Dominion Bank, its Employee Pension Fund, TD Mutual Funds, and TD Capital Group. He is a member of the boards of Ace Aviation Holdings Inc., which holds an interest in Air Canada, (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-08T21:44:22Z)

Jays re-up with Lansing, add Bluefield

Renamed the Bluefield Blue Jays, the club will have Dennis Holmberg as the manager next season. It's a big change for Bluefield, the West Virginia town with a rich baseball history that dates back to 1882. (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-07T17:49:20Z)

Cyber-Security Insiders Crack Open the Door, Allow a Few More Inside

all studying cyber security at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly ... scholarships to NYU-Poly and travel grants to attend the final rounds at NYU-Poly's Brooklyn campus on Oct. 28 and 29, (Source: Forbes 2010-09-07T15:40:29Z)

Barclays CEO John Varley to step down

Varley said it was his intention when he took the top job seven years ago that he would ... Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci will become co-chief executives of Barclays Capital, effective October 1. Danny Clarke, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T07:55:12Z)

Royal Caribbean Names Managing Director of New Mexico Office

... Mexico , which will open in December 2010 to support the Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T14:06:15Z)

Chevron nabs Chinese deep-water acreage

... miles of oil interests in the deep waters of the South China Sea. Chevron announced that it acquired interests in three exploration blocks from U.S. independent oil and gas company Devon Energy. The blocks are ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-08T13:01:49Z)

Diamond gets top job at Barclays

... bank since 2004 and the man who helped Barclays survive the financial crisis ... His role at Barclays Capital will be shared by Jerry del Missier and Rich Ricci, who'll become co-chief executives from 1 October, (Source: ShareCast 2010-09-07T07:05:05Z)

AMRI Announces Key Sales Executive Promotions

... vice president of business development for Europe. As part of the company's ... Conway has been promoted to senior director of business development for North American Discovery Services. Mr. Conway will lead ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-08T12:11:43Z)

Chevron Buys South China Sea Stake From Devon

Chevron ... blocks in the South China Sea, and China's government has given approval for BP PLC to take a stake in part of the deep-water acreage despite its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a statement by Cnooc Ltd. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

Blue Jays return baseball to Bluefield

The Bluefield Blue Jays will begin play with Manager Dennis Holmberg at Bowen Field in Bluefield, a city rich in baseball history that can be traced to 1882. The organization has been affiliated with the Boston Braves, (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-07T23:47:15Z)

CNOOC amends output deals with Chevron, BP

said on Tuesday it signed amended production-sharing agreements with Chevron Corp and BP Plc for three deepwater blocks in the South China Sea, after US oil company Devon Energy Corp withdrew from the projects. (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-09-09T01:26:17Z)

Royal Caribbean taps Gonzalez Saul for new post

marketing and commercial operations of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Gonzalez Saul previously held various roles at American Express in Mexico. Royal Caribbean, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T15:10:40Z)

Car bomb kills 17 in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-08T02:53:22Z)

Arthur Frommer: China tops 20 best bargain vacations of the week

... enjoy a moderately priced vacation in the Eternal City. (19) Cuba with Air Canada: $602 per person, including all fees and taxes, for round-trip air on Air Canada to Varadero Beach from Toronto, and all ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-09T04:03:46Z)

Bluefield keeps baseball with Blue Jays' deal

The Bluefield Blue Jays will begin play with Manager Dennis Holmberg at Bowen Field in Bluefield, a city rich in baseball history that can be traced back to 1882. The organization has been affiliated with the Boston ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-08T10:52:58Z)

Sparking Interest in Math and Science Among At-Risk Students, One Robot at a Time

NEW YORK , Sept. 8 -- The Black Male Donor Collaborative (BMDC) announced a pledge of $100,000 to Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) to expand the university's Central Brooklyn ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T13:30:27Z)

Steve Block Named President of ChemPoint.com and Vice President of Univar Inc.

... Europe and North America. Block also will serve as Vice President of Univar Inc ... From its European and North American interaction centers, ChemPoint.com provides its suppliers with marketing, sales, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-07T22:21:21Z)

Chevron's China Unit To Buy Operating Interests In 3 Exploration Blocks In China ...

Chevron is a partner with CNOOC in producing assets in the Bohai Bay and in the South China Sea. Also, the company is a partner with China National Petroleum Corporation in an onshore gas development in the Sichuan ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T14:00:16Z)

Airline adds Toronto-to-China flights

... Toronto. It may also add Vancouver as a second Canadian destination. Air Canada announced this week that its August traffic numbers ... New York City is on pace to set a record for number of visitors in a year, (Source: Toronto Star 2010-09-08T16:50:53Z)

McClintock talks national economy during Tahoe stump

Tom McClintock in a Tuesday speech at Lake Tahoe. While some may tout the benefits ... during the First Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club at Granlibakken Conference Center. McClintock represents California's 4th District, (Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune 2010-09-08T06:35:16Z)

Forbes Ranks NYU-Poly 10th Among 'Colleges That Will Make You Rich'

... PRNewswire/ -- As the fall semester opens today at Polytechnic Institute of New York University ... downtown Brooklyn, it also offers programs at sites throughout the region and around the globe. Globally, NYU-Poly (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-07T19:36:43Z)

Power-One Launches PVI-300 Modular Commercial Inverter for North America

today announced the launch of its PVI-250 and PVI-300 Central PV inverters for the North American marketplace. Power-One is now the second ... Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations 805-987-8741 Kevin. (Source: Forbes 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

... Mexico. The office will open in December to support the sales, marketing and commercial operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T16:09:07Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 9:40 pm

Germany's Merkel defends nuclear deal, insists it doesn't give the utilities ...

Latvia - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday ... the Social Democrats and the Greens, said the deal was a gift for the nation's four main utility companies — E.ON AG, RWE AG, EnBW AG and the German ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-07T15:19:01Z)

Power-One Launches PVI-300 Modular Commercial Inverter for North America

today announced the launch of its PVI-250 and PVI-300 Central PV inverters for the North American marketplace. Power-One is now the second ... Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations 805-987-8741 Kevin. (Source: Forbes 2010-09-07T11:08:28Z)

CB Darrelle Revis, Jets agree to terms on four-year deal

NEW YORK—Revis Island is open for business again—just in time for the New York Jets to start what they hope will be a Super Bowl run. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-06T19:45:03Z)

EU weighing bank levy

BRUSSELS – European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-07T06:57:56Z)

Onyx Pharma gets Japanese drug development deal with potential value of more than ...

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday it could receive more than $300 million through an agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. to develop and sell two potential cancer ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-08T13:44:46Z)

Star cornerback Darrelle Revis agrees to terms on 4-year deal with Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — Revis Island is open for business again — just in time for the New York Jets to start their Super Bowl run. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-09-06T10:33:52Z)

7-Eleven Said in Talks With Casey's, Hindering Couche-Tard Bid

Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- 7-Eleven Inc., operator of the eponymous convenience-store chain, is in talks to buy Casey's General Stores Inc., thwarting Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s purchase attempts, said two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-09T04:03:46Z)

Royal Caribbean Names Managing Director of New Mexico Office

... Mexico , which will open in December 2010 to support the Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T14:06:15Z)

Car bomb in Pakistan kills 18, including 14 women and children

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-09-08T05:23:41Z)

Basel Panel Has Accord on Capital Rules, But Busy Weekend Ahead

... will have to eliminate lower-quality capital from Tier 1. "Even if there are differences, they don't want Basel III negotiations to fall apart," Petrou said. A draft proposal from the Basel committee, which was ... (Source: Structured Finance News 2010-09-08T14:49:12Z)

Darrelle Revis Signs Big Deal with N.Y. Jets

NEW YORK (AP) - Revis Island is open for business again - just in time for the New York Jets to start their Super Bowl run. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis and the Jets agreed in principle to a four-year contract ... (Source: WBOC 2010-09-06T18:04:50Z)

German leader Angela Merkel defends letting nuclear power plants keep running ...

... center-right government decided late Sunday to keep Germany ... the Social Democrats and the Greens, said the deal was a gift for the nation's four main utility companies — E.ON AG, RWE AG, EnBW AG and the ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-09-07T22:28:30Z)

North Korea Asks South For Flood Recovery Aid

South Korea says rival North Korea has asked the South for rice, cement, and heavy construction equipment to help the North recover from recent devastating flooding. South Korea's Unification Ministry said in a ... (Source: Global Security 2010-09-07T19:08:05Z)

North Korea Accepts South's $8 Million Flood Aid Offer

According to Seoul's Unification Ministry and Red Cross, North Korea's Red Cross sought rice, heavy construction equipment and cement, which it considers important for the recovery from floods. South Korea reportedly ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-07T13:10:10Z)

Onyx Pharma enters Japanese drug development deal

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday it could receive more than $300 million through an agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. to develop and sell two potential cancer treatments in Japan. Onyx, which is ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T13:44:46Z)

Germany's Merkel defends nuclear plant deal

Latvia — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday ... the Social Democrats and the Greens, said the deal was a gift for the nation's four main utility companies — E.ON AG, RWE AG, EnBW AG and the German ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T23:55:36Z)

Royal Caribbean taps Gonzalez Saul for new post

marketing and commercial operations of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Gonzalez Saul previously held various roles at American Express in Mexico. Royal Caribbean, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T15:10:40Z)

North Korea Celebrates Founding With No Sign of Party Congress

North Korea has asked South Korea, with which it technically remains at war, for rice and building supplies after two months of floods that wiped out crops and damaged houses, the South's Unification Ministry said ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-09T02:16:23Z)

Onyx snags $339M Japan deal for PhIII cancer med

Onyx's $851 million deal to buy out Proteolix and its potential blockbuster cancer drug is returning some handsome rewards this morning. Ono Pharmaceutical snagged the Japanese rights to the drug ... (Source: FierceBiotech 2010-09-08T12:47:30Z)

Suspected US missile attacks rock NW Pakistan

PESHAWAR , Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-08T10:31:30Z)

Lagarde: France Against Bank Tax Funding Resolution Fund

... reiterated that it doesn't want the proceeds to go to a resolution fund to deal with failing banks. Speaking after a meeting of finance ministers from the European Union in Brussels, Lagarde the Netherlands and ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-07T12:12:54Z)

De Press: EU to discuss new bank levy

Brussels. European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they gather Tuesday in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-07T06:50:46Z)

7-Eleven bids $2 billion for Casey's General Stores

is the mystery bidder for Casey's General Stores Inc. trying to top a Canadian rival, according to a published report. Casey's rejected the latest bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. on Tuesday and said at the time ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-09-09T02:23:33Z)

Basel III On Banks: Tough, Not Harsh

... Tier 1 capital ratio of 9% under the new rules, according to media reports citing the German newspaper Die Zeit , which obtained a draft of the Basel III proposal. Under ... The Basel Committee on Banking ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-07T16:52:04Z)

AMRI Announces Key Sales Executive Promotions

... vice president of business development for Europe. As part of the company's ... Conway has been promoted to senior director of business development for North American Discovery Services. Mr. Conway will lead ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-08T12:11:43Z)

Casey's General Stores rejects latest buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard

THE PROPOSAL: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. increased its bid for Casey's General Stores Inc. last week to $38.50 per Casey's share in cash from $36.75. Casey's said the $1.47 billion offer was still too ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-07T18:25:08Z)

ECB's Weber hopeful of Basel III deal at weekend

... rule makers on the Basel Committee ... core Tier 1 capital ratio of 6 percent, nearly all of which should be in shares or retained earnings compared with the current minimum core ratio of 2 percent. Basel III ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-08T14:27:43Z)

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

... Mexico. The office will open in December to support the sales, marketing and commercial operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-07T16:09:07Z)

Steve Block Named President of ChemPoint.com and Vice President of Univar Inc.

... Europe and North America. Block also will serve as Vice President of Univar Inc ... From its European and North American interaction centers, ChemPoint.com provides its suppliers with marketing, sales, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-07T22:21:21Z)

Car bomb kills 17 in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan ... garrison city of Kohat houses officers' homes, a training facility and a commercial area. Officer Mohammad Arif said there was a huge explosion in the residential area of the compound soon ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-08T02:53:22Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 8:41 pm

Selling to art of giving to China

BEIJING (AP) — Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett plan to sell the art of giving to China's super-rich in a visit later this month that's already sparked some ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-08T18:31:06Z)

Virginia philanthropist, billionaire John Kluge dies at age 95; owned Metromedia ...

John Kluge, once listed as the wealthiest man in ... University of Virginia said Wednesday that Kluge (pronounced KLOOG-ee) died Tuesday at his home near Charlottesville , Va. Kluge personally netted more than $1.6 ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-09T00:21:51Z)

John Kluge, Metromedia Founder Who Did TV Deals With Murdoch, Dies at 95

died Sept. 7 at his home near Charlottesville. His death was confirmed by the University of Virginia ... Kluge's Metromedia telecommunications conglomerate, which at various times counted among its holdings the Ice ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-08T20:54:16Z)

Texas Tech tops SMU in Tuberville's debut

Texas Tech intercepted SMU quarterback Kyle Padron three times. He threw for 218 yards. In his first start at East Carolina, quarterback Dominique Davis provided one of the greatest finishes in the history of the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-06T05:18:54Z)

EyeWonder Expands Mobile Offering with Rich Media and Video Ad Products and HTML5 ...

a Limelight Networks business (Nasdaq: LLNW) and member of the MMA ... including iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry Storm, Blackberry Curve 2, Android devices and Samsung Instinct Ads served within browser-based apps ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-08T12:04:33Z)

Bristol-Myers Squibb signs definitive agreement to acquire ZymoGenetics

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and ZymoGenetics ... The board of directors of ZymoGenetics intends to recommend that ZymoGenetics' shareholders tender their shares in the tender offer. In addition, (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-09-08T04:40:44Z)

Portugal Auction Meets Strong Demand

... Portugal's government bond auction on Wednesday met strong demand despite renewed tensions in the euro-zone government bond markets. The country's Public Debt Management Agency ... twice the amount available. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-08T10:52:58Z)

7-Eleven Bids $40 a Share for Casey's, Above Couche-Tard's Offer, WSJ Says

has offered to acquire Casey's General Stores Inc. for $40 a share ... The bid exceeds the $38.50-per-share offer by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Casey's has rebuffed Couche-Tard since April, forcing the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-08T20:47:06Z)

SUNY agrees to credit card code of conduct for New York colleges

The State University of New York, which has 64 campuses, has agreed to a code of conduct developed by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo designed to safeguard students from unscrupulous marketing. The ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-09-08T13:37:37Z)

Gates, Buffett Try to Sell Charity to China's Rich

BEIJING—Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett plan to sell the art of giving to China's super rich in a visit later this month that's already sparked some soul ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-08T03:22:00Z)

Portugal's borrowing costs jump in bond sale

Portugal's Public Debt Management Agency said it sold euro378 million in 11-year ... and the agency said there was demand for more than twice the amount available. But the success has come at the price of steadily ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T12:40:21Z)

Is Research in Motion a Value or a Value Trap?

Once a darling of Wall Street, Blackberry maker Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM - News ) has suddenly become the leper of the smartphone world, as Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL - News ) iPhone and Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-08T13:44:46Z)

SUNY agrees to look out for students in credit-card deals

ALBANY — The State University of New York has agreed to protect students from deceptive credit-card marketing practices that drive them into debt, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. "In these ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-09-08T06:49:35Z)

The Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of the Tender ...

... Company") (NASDAQ: ZGEN) in connection with their efforts to sell ZymoGenetics to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company ("Bristol-Myers") (NYSE: BMY). Under the terms of the announced tender offer, ZymoGenetics ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-09-08T00:30:12Z)

7-Eleven Makes Offer to Acquire Casey's

... acquire smaller rival Casey's General Stores Inc., people familiar with the matter said. 7-Eleven's offer tops the $38.50 per share offered by Canadian convenience-store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-08T21:44:22Z)

SUNY adopts comprehensive "Student Credit Card Reforms"

OLD WESTBURY - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced a landmark agreement in which the State University of New York ("SUNY") will safeguard students from deceptive and unfair credit card marketing by ... (Source: Empire State News 2010-09-08T09:19:55Z)

Portuguese bond sale sees strong investor interest

Portugal ... country's Public Debt Management Agency said it sold euro629 million in 6-year bonds and euro672 million in 10-year bonds. The agency said there was demand for about twice the amount available. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T11:02:25Z)

He can't hear, but the message is loud and clear: Redskins safety Reed Doughty is ...

Jim Haslett kept yelling Reed Doughty's name ... Sunday night when the Redskins open the season against the Dallas Cowboys. "Perseverance is one of his strongest traits," safeties coach Steve Jackson said. " (Source: Canada East 2010-09-08T13:37:37Z)

Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation of ZymoGenetics, Inc.

... ZymoGenetics to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Our investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary ... Under the terms of the announced tender offer, ZymoGenetics shareholders will receive $9.75 in cash for ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-08T14:42:02Z)

Designers offer tips for creating kids' rooms that will grow with your child

Betsy Burnham loves designing bedrooms for young children ... But when you do that," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com, "you create a powder keg, because then you have to redecorate when ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-09-07T19:00:55Z)

IDC: Smartphone shipments to surge 55% this year

The research firm said the introduction of several new smartphones--including Apple's ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) iPhone 4, Research In Motion's ( NASDAQ:RIMM ) BlackBerry Torch and the HTC Evo--caused it to increase its forecast. (Source: FierceWireless 2010-09-08T13:44:46Z)

Instant analysis: Texas Tech 35, SMU 27

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Definitely a nice win for Texas Tech against a pretty good SMU team that won eight games -- including a 45-10 bowl win -- last season. Texas Tech shut down Kyle Padron when they needed to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-05T23:13:50Z)

Ask a Designer: Kids' rooms that aren't 'kiddie'

Betsy Burnham loves designing bedrooms for young children ... But when you do that," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com, "you create a powder keg, because then you have to redecorate ... (Source: Pbpulse 2010-09-08T13:51:56Z)

Redskins' Doughty deals with hearing loss

Jim Haslett kept yelling Reed Doughty's name ... Sunday night when the Redskins open the season against the Dallas Cowboys. "Perseverance is one of his strongest traits," safeties coach Steve Jackson said. " (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-07T20:12:30Z)

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Betsy Burnham loves designing bedrooms for young children ... But when you do that," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com, "you create a powder keg, because then you have to redecorate ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-07T20:05:21Z)

Texas Tech holds off SMU

Texas Tech intercepted SMU quarterback Kyle Padron three times. He threw for 218 yards. SMU coach June Jones said he was "a little disappointed" in Padron, who he said got rattled. "You can't turn the ball over ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-09-07T09:56:53Z)

Buffett and Gates push giving in China

BEIJING — Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett plan to sell the art of giving to China's super rich in a visit later this month that already sparked soul ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-09-08T09:48:33Z)

Dallas-based 7-Eleven bids $2 billion for convenience chain Casey's

The Dallas-based retailer has offered $40 a share to acquire Iowa-based Casey's General Stores Inc., which would ... unsolicited offers since April from Canada-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., whose most recent ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-09T03:06:30Z)

Metromedia network founder Kluge dies

John Kluge, founder of Metromedia stations that were sold to Rupert Murdoch to form the core of the Fox network, died Sept. 7 in Charlottesville, Va., according to the John Fluge Foundation. He was 95 ... (Source: Variety 2010-09-09T02:30:42Z)

Redskins' safety Doughty deals with hearing loss

Jim Haslett kept yelling Reed Doughty's name ... Sunday night when the Redskins open the season against the Dallas Cowboys. "Perseverance is one of his strongest traits," safeties coach Steve Jackson said. " (Source: WTOP Radio 2010-09-07T20:26:49Z)

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