Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 11:40 pm

China's SAIC noncommittal on stake in GM IPO

... the automaker is in talks with its state-owned joint venture partner SAIC about buying a stake in the Detroit company through its initial public offering. But a U.S. Treasury Department statement said investors in GM ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-20T06:28:12Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers collapses

... newspapers says creditors ... auction block — again — as lenders struggle to complete their $139 million purchase by Tuesday's deadline. The bankruptcy sale of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-09-14T16:50:56Z)

TAYLOR: Dealership to raffle Corvette to benefit family of slain officer

TAYLOR — Taylor Chevrolet will raffle a 2011 Corvette ZR1 on Jan. 3 to benefit the family of police Cpl. Matthew Edwards, who was killed in the line of duty July 23. Tickets are $100 and will go on sale ... (Source: News-Herald 2010-09-12T11:09:42Z)

DOJ, Tech Firms Near Deal in Hiring Probe

s largest technology companies are in advanced talks with the Justice Department to avoid a court battle over whether ... Intel Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt Disney Co. unit Pixar Animation, (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-16T23:15:06Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers nears collapse

Philadelphia's two largest newspapers could go on the auction block _ again _ as lenders ... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News appears near collapse over the drivers' pension plan.Creditors have until ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-14T13:16:11Z)

Telstra expects to profit from SouFun sale

... expects to receive $US433 million ($A462.2 million) from the sale of its stake in Chinese real estate website ... public offer (IPO). The company said on Friday that 2.93 million American depositary shares (ADS ... (Source: Business Spectator 2010-09-17T08:33:27Z)

Price may drop at 2nd auction for Philly newspapers; creditors walked away from $139M deal

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 ... "My secured lenders are saying to me, 'The economics have changed. This is ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-16T23:15:06Z)

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to act on trade

Panama and Colombia, saying Wednesday that the deals are vital to Washington's goal of doubling American exports in five years. Schwarzenegger spoke in South Korea's capital, where he was wrapping up an Asian tour ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T03:13:42Z)

Genetically altered salmon could be on sale soon

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. The debate will ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

A.J. Green must sit out for Georgia after appeal denied

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia star receiver A.J. Green won't play the next two games after an NCAA committee Friday upheld his suspension for selling a game jersey for $1,000. The decision means the Bulldogs won ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Apple, Google may settle in US antitrust probe of anti-poaching deals

Intel, Adobe and Intuit in the "final stages of negotiations" with the U.S. government, according to The Wall Street Journal . The Justice Department was looking into the companies over allegations that they ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-09-17T15:28:38Z)

Bankers handling sale of GM stock may seek foreign investors

... in North America, according to a U.S. Treasury Department statement. GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current partner in China, SAIC ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-20T06:13:53Z)

Ownership of Dodgers is up in the air

LOS ANGELES - Peter O'Malley , whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports," O'Malley said. " (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

Tech companies try to settle DOJ's hiring inquiry

Intel Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., Intuit Inc. and Walt Disney Corp ... the Justice Department and the targeted companies differ on how the limitations on their hiring practices affected employee wages and the ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-19T17:13:38Z)

China Sends Trade Mission to New Jersey Amid Lawmaker Criticism

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- China, facing complaints in Congress that it discriminates against American competitors, sent more than 30 corporate executives to New Jersey to seek trade and investment deals with U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T19:10:32Z)

Ex-Dodgers owner calls for sale of team

Peter O'Malley, whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports,'' O'Malley said. ''Sadly, that is not the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-17T04:51:32Z)

Telstra expects $US433 from SouFun sale

... expects to receive $US433 million ($A462.2 million) from the sale of its stake in Chinese real estate website ... public offer (IPO). The company said on Friday that 2.93 million American depositary shares (ADS ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-09-17T07:50:30Z)

Report: Investigation into Georgia's A.J. Green centers on jersey sale

According to Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com , the NCAA is looking into whether or not the Bulldogs star sold a game-worn jersey. Green sat out Georgia's 55-7 win over Louisiana-Lafayette and his status for Saturday's ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-08T15:46:28Z)

FDA rules won't require salmon labels

The FDA says it cannot require ... public wants to know and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. " (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-19T09:42:39Z)

Congress toughens Indian Arts and Crafts Act, aimed at halting misrepresentation

Congress toughens Indian Arts and Crafts Act, aimed at halting ... But Gail Chehak, executive director of the Albuquerque-based Indian ... many focus on the Southwest because of the volume of Native American ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-18T16:39:01Z)

TAYLOR: Hearing for man charged in officer's death is rescheduled

TAYLOR — A preliminary examination of the evidence against the man accused in the July 23 shooting death of police Cpl. Matthew Edwards has been rescheduled. Tyress Thearndos Mathews, 36, of Westland was ... (Source: News-Herald 2010-09-19T11:15:43Z)

GM, Chinese auto maker in talks over IPO investment

The stock sale will allow the U.S. Treasury, which owns 61% of GM in exchange for having funded its 2009 bankruptcy, to begin recouping some of the $50 billion it invested. SAIC, which is funded by the Chinese ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-20T02:46:17Z)

SouFun soars 73% on NYSE debut

The company raised $125 million by selling shares at the top end of an indicated range in the US IPO. SouFun is the first of ... SouFun sold 2.933 million ADSs (American depositary shares) which each represent four ... (Source: Finance Asia 2010-09-20T02:31:58Z)

Are those Indian crafts?

Zuni silversmith Tony Eriacho stands behind tables of American Indian jewelry and crafts ... Indian- or Alaska native-made could be harder to get away with now that Congress has approved changes to the 1990 Indian ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-19T22:28:36Z)

If FDA backs modified fish, don't expect a label

The FDA says it cannot require a label on ... and the public has a right to know," said Marion Nestle, a professor in the Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Department at New York University. "I think the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-19T08:09:36Z)

NCAA denies appeal for Georgia's A.J. Green, WR will miss SEC game vs. No. 12 Arkansas

ATLANTA – An NCAA committee has upheld the four-game suspension for Georgia star receiver A.J. Green. Green had appealed his four-game suspension by the NCAA for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-17T22:52:26Z)

DODGERS: Former owner calls for sale of team

LOS ANGELES -- Peter O'Malley, whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports," O'Malley said. " (Source: North County Times 2010-09-17T04:51:32Z)

Corvette raffle to benefit family of slain Taylor cop

Taylor -- Tickets go on sale Monday for a raffle of a 2011 ZR1 Corvette to raise funds for the family of Taylor Police Cpl. Matthew Edwards, who was killed in the line of duty in July. After about 2,200 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-10T03:12:28Z)

"Colombia Oil & Gas Report Q4 2010" is now available at Fast Market Research

... Colombia Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for 2.62% of Latin American regional oil demand by 2014 ... Oil exports have been slipping, because demand growth has exceeded the pace ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-09-18T11:59:51Z)

Schwarzenegger: Act on trade

Panama and Colombia, saying this week that the deals are vital to Washington's goal of doubling American exports in five years. Schwarzenegger spoke in South Korea's capital, where he wrapped up an Asian tour after ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-16T03:41:09Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 10:43 pm

Ownership of Dodgers is up in the air

LOS ANGELES - Peter O'Malley , whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports," O'Malley said. " (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

Verizon, Sprint Won't Have Windows Phone 7 Devices Until 2011

Microsoft has confirmed that only AT&T and T-Mobile will be able to sell Windows Phone 7 smartphones this year. Verizon and Sprint customers will have to wait until 2011. The company said that only phones using GSM ... (Source: TechNewsDaily 2010-09-17T20:00:38Z)

Ex-Dodgers owner calls for sale of team

Peter O'Malley, whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports,'' O'Malley said. ''Sadly, that is not the ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-17T04:51:32Z)

Casey's says Couche-Tard offer too low

ANKENY, Iowa -- Casey's General Stores Inc. said Tuesday that it sent a letter to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. maintaining that the Canadian company's approximately $2.03 billion takeover offer is too low. Casey's ... (Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald 2010-09-15T14:55:12Z)

Casey's General Stores maintains Couche-Tard's $2.03B acquisition offer is too low

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Casey's General Stores Inc. says that it sent a letter to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. maintaining that the Canadian company's approximately $2.03 billion takeover offer is too low ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-14T18:23:59Z)

Windows Phone 7's U.S. launch limited to AT&T, T-Mobile

Now it's clear why Verizon won't be carrying any Windows Phone 7 devices when they're launched for the holidays -- Microsoft's mobile OS isn't ready for CDMA phones. Frank Shaw, Microsoft's corporate vice president ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-17T23:21:04Z)

Analyst: iPhone 'AntennaGate' Impacted Apple Sales

rumors have been circulating that Verizon would soon be offering the iPhone as AT&T's exclusive period runs out, but no definite plans have yet been announced. Some industry observers have speculated that AT&T's ... (Source: NewsFactor Business Report 2010-09-09T07:09:53Z)

Prep football: Thurston 10, Crater 3

the Thurston ... over Crater in a Southwest Conference football game Friday night. With the win, the Colts improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in league play heading into consecutive road games at Roseburg and Grants Pass. (Source: Register-Guard 2010-09-18T05:33:18Z)

NFL: Colts rout the Giants

Four-time league MVP Peyton Manning ... while Eli Manning dejectedly trudged to the sideline. Joseph Addai, who gained 44 yards at Houston, nearly doubled that in the first half with 80 yards rushing. Donald Brown ... (Source: Elkhart Truth 2010-09-20T05:09:27Z)

UPDATE : Senate hopefuls offer 3 distinct choices at debate

Charlie Crist stood between Democrat Kendrick Meek and Republican Marco Rubio during their first Senate debate Friday since he ... You only changed parties and did this independent thing when you couldn't win the ... (Source: News Herald 2010-09-17T21:19:23Z)

Peyton Manning, Colts trounce Giants 38-14

Four-time league MVP Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns ... the Colts (1-1) looked like defending AFC champions. They made Eli Manning and his team resemble amateurs, forcing two quarterback fumbles that gave ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-20T03:57:52Z)

Senate hopefuls offer 3 distinct choices in debate

Charlie Crist stood between Democrat Kendrick Meek and Republican Marco Rubio during their first Senate debate Friday since he ... You only changed parties and did this independent thing when you couldn't win the ... (Source: Pensacola News Journal 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Casey's maintains Couche-Tard offer is too low

(AP) ANKENY, Iowa - Casey's General Stores Inc. said Tuesday that it sent a letter to Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. maintaining that the Canadian company's approximately $2.03 billion takeover offer is ... (Source: WNYT 2010-09-14T18:45:27Z)

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs tosses helmet into stands, eventually gets it back

INDIANAPOLIS – New York running back Brandon Jacobs ... flew into the stands. Security personnel had to retrieve the helmet from the fans while Jacobs appeared to be explaining to coach Tom Coughlin what happened. " (Source: FOX News 2010-09-20T05:09:27Z)

Mandera, Audiss carry Roseburg to win at Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS — Some may look at Friday night's Southwest Hybrid Conference opener as a tale of two halves. After all, Grants Pass held the Roseburg ... Indians host Thurston of Springfield. The Colts topped Crater, (Source: NRToday.com 2010-09-19T08:16:45Z)

Verizon won't offer Windows Phone 7 at launch

Windows Phone 7 won't hit Verizon until 2011, leaving all of the Android heavy lifting to the Droid, at least through 2010. AT&T is already a launch partner for Windows Phone 7, and Microsoft says that T-Mobile and ... (Source: Slippery Brick 2010-09-17T00:48:10Z)

Brandon Jacobs helmet caper headlines Colts vs Giants

The Brandon Jacobs ... into the stands out of frustration. If that's the case Jacobs will no doubt be facing some heavy penalties from both the NFL and the hard knocks school of team management that is Tom Coughlin's ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-20T03:07:46Z)

A.J. Green must sit out for Georgia after appeal denied

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia star receiver A.J. Green won't play the next two games after an NCAA committee Friday upheld his suspension for selling a game jersey for $1,000. The decision means the Bulldogs won ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

Peyton outduels Eli, Colts bottle up Giants in rout

Peyton Manning got lots of help from his running game and a Colts defense that was overrun last week against Houston. Joseph Addai rushed for 92 yards, Donald Brown added 69 and Indianapolis (1-1) forced Eli Manning to f (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-20T03:29:14Z)

Google tablets may pass iPad on accessibility

s iPad this holiday season and may surpass it in a few years as device makers adopt the software for a ... AT&T Inc., Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile all have agreed to sell the Galaxy Tab, (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-19T18:46:41Z)

Senate hopefuls offer differences

Charlie Crist stood between Democrat Kendrick Meek and Republican Marco Rubio during their first Senate debate Friday since he ... You only changed parties and did this independent thing when you couldn't win the ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-18T03:53:05Z)

HIGHLIGHTS: Rodgers, Matthews fuel Packers past inept Bills

... Chris Johnson to 34 yards rushing and forced seven turnovers in a 19-11 victory against the host Tennessee Titans (1-1). The Titans pulled quarterback Vince Young ... holding off the host Detroit Lions (0-2) in ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-20T04:55:08Z)

DODGERS: Former owner calls for sale of team

LOS ANGELES -- Peter O'Malley, whose family owned the Dodgers for 47 years ... the Dodgers have been one of the most prestigious institutions in our city and throughout professional sports," O'Malley said. " (Source: North County Times 2010-09-17T04:51:32Z)

Thurston grinds out victory over Crater

... league play heading into consecutive road games at Roseburg and Grants Pass. Crater, which hosts South Medford next Friday, dropped to 2-1 and 0-1. "It's not the way you want to win," Thurston coach Justin ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-09-18T09:00:54Z)

Brandon Jacobs apologizes for hurling helmet into stands

INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon Jacobs has had trouble keeping his temper under control ... but coach Tom Coughlin attributed that to the fact the Giants were playing from behind. Still, Coughlin was upset with Jacobs on ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-20T05:02:18Z)

Week 1 NFL Picks

Miami 16 Buffalo 24 Lock of the Week Special: Detroit Lions +6.5 @Chicago Bears: Stafford ... Tennessee Titans: Chris Johnson picks up where he left off last season, but Vince Young is the hero, leading team en route ... (Source: NFL GridIron Gab 2010-09-10T05:35:38Z)

AT&T Said to Offer Microsoft Software at Debut

AT&T offers Apple's iPhone and iPad tablet computer exclusively on its U.S. network and sells smartphones using Android software such as the Samsung Electronics Co. Captivate. Microsoft and Verizon Wireless's ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-09-17T14:45:41Z)

NCAA denies appeal for Georgia's A.J. Green, WR will miss SEC game vs. No. 12 Arkansas

ATLANTA – An NCAA committee has upheld the four-game suspension for Georgia star receiver A.J. Green. Green had appealed his four-game suspension by the NCAA for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-17T22:52:26Z)

Tom Brady Leads Patriots To Opening Win, Colts Lose

... Tennessee Titans crushed the Oakland Raiders 38-13 after their ice-cool quarterback Vince Young had called the shots ... and two touchdowns while explosive running back Chris Johnson completed his 12th ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-13T10:47:02Z)

Report: Investigation into Georgia's A.J. Green centers on jersey sale

According to Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com , the NCAA is looking into whether or not the Bulldogs star sold a game-worn jersey. Green sat out Georgia's 55-7 win over Louisiana-Lafayette and his status for Saturday's ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-09-08T15:46:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 9:42 pm

New Blackhawks relish challenge of defending Stanley Cup

... Blackhawks fans continually streamed through the United Center on the first day of training camp to cheer the Stanley Cup champions ... difference for the Hawks in their efforts to defend their first NHL ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-19T07:55:17Z)

Peyton outduels Eli, Colts bottle up Giants in rout

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns in easily outplaying younger brother Eli as the Indianapolis Colts routed the New York Giants 38-14 Sunday night. In the second NFL meeting of ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-20T03:29:14Z)

Busch takes trucks race

Kyle Busch raced to his fifth victory in 11 NASCAR Trucks starts this season Saturday, passing James Buescher on the final restart at New ... He held it until Ron Hornaday spun into the wall late, bringing out a ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-20T02:46:17Z)

Warren's weaponry slays Big Ten beast

... d add that the 6-foot, 196-pound junior, entering his fourth year at USD, hadn't faced "live bullets" yet ... it was Warren's 36-yard touchdown run on a fourth quarter fourth-and-1 that guaranteed Gopher fans ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-09-12T06:52:00Z)

Sports digest: Sept. 20

Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 in Montegi and Dario Franchitti finished second to set up a two-man race for the IndyCar title going into the final event of the season. Franchitti, the defending ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-20T04:05:02Z)

New Hawks relish challenge of defending Stanley Cup

... Blackhawks fans continually streamed through the United Center on the first day of training camp to cheer the Stanley Cup champions ... difference for the Hawks in their efforts to repeat their first NHL ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-19T02:33:10Z)

COLTS-TEXANS NOTEBOOK

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning wasn't pleased with Sunday's 34-24 season-opening loss at Houston ... and Collie's 73-yard touchdown grab coming with 1:15 remaining in the fourth quarter. Collie had career ... (Source: Indianapolis Colts 2010-09-13T00:24:16Z)

Barrel Of Fun Rolled Out For Oktoberfest

com CINCINNATI -- The festivities kicked off Friday for this year's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati ... The world's largest chicken dance will be held Sunday at noon, with UFC champion Rich Franklin serving as grand marshal. " (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-19T20:48:23Z)

Big Ten roundup: South Dakota stuns Minnesota

Dante Warren passed for 352 yards and ... I can't believe we just won." Duane Bennett, who rushed 18 times for 104 yards, kept the Gophers competitive with two 1-yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter, (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-09-12T06:16:13Z)

Boeing inks deal to sell seats to International Space Station

MINNEAPOLIS — Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal yesterday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-09-16T06:11:28Z)

Peyton Manning, Colts trounce Giants 38-14

INDIANAPOLIS -- Big brother Peyton showed little brother Eli who rules America's first family of quarterbacks. Manning Matchup II was no contest. Four-time league MVP Peyton Manning threw for three ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-20T03:57:52Z)

TAYLOR: Dealership to raffle Corvette to benefit family of slain officer

TAYLOR — Taylor Chevrolet will raffle a 2011 Corvette ZR1 on Jan. 3 to benefit the family of police Cpl. Matthew Edwards, who was killed in the line of duty July 23. Tickets are $100 and will go on sale ... (Source: News-Herald 2010-09-12T11:09:42Z)

The time of their lives: North Carolina's Lake Lure sponsors first 'Dirty Dancing ...

... the movie "Dirty Dancing" is under way in Lake Lure, where some of the scenes were filmed. An outdoor festival scheduled for Saturday includes live music from Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, whose tune "Stay ... (Source: WTKR 2010-09-18T10:55:26Z)

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to act on trade

Congress to quickly ratify pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, saying Wednesday that the deals are vital to Washington's goal of doubling American ... 100 business executives from his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T03:13:42Z)

Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan

Defending series champion Dario Franchitti of Scotland was second, followed by series points leader Will Power of Australia. The result means Franchitti trails Power by just 12 points heading into the final race of ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-09-20T03:57:52Z)

Oktoberfest winds down in Cincinnati

... Cincinnati came to an end on Sunday with events that included the World's Largest Chicken Dance. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati ended on Sunday with UFC fighter and Cincinnati native Rich Franklin leading the crowd ... (Source: Fox 19 2010-09-20T03:00:36Z)

TAYLOR: Hearing for man charged in officer's death is rescheduled

TAYLOR — A preliminary examination of the evidence against the man accused in the July 23 shooting death of police Cpl. Matthew Edwards has been rescheduled. Tyress Thearndos Mathews, 36, of Westland was ... (Source: News-Herald 2010-09-19T11:15:43Z)

'Dirty Dancing' festival under way at Lake Lure

... the movie "Dirty Dancing" is under way in Lake Lure, where some of the scenes were filmed. An outdoor festival scheduled for Saturday includes live music from Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, whose tune "Stay ... (Source: Daily Reflector 2010-09-18T15:05:58Z)

China Sends Trade Mission to New Jersey Amid Lawmaker Criticism

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- China, facing complaints in Congress that it discriminates against American competitors, sent more than 30 corporate executives to New Jersey to seek trade and investment deals with U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T19:10:32Z)

Kyle Busch steals trucks win; Buescher alleges 'dirty' tactics

Kyle Busch fears he'll have to fold his team next season if he can't find sponsorship. Busch raced to his fifth trucks series victory of the season and 80th NASCAR win, passing James Buescher ... until Ron Hornaday ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-09-20T00:01:39Z)

Chasing ghosts at Lake Lure: 'Dirty Dancing' fans relive movie at festival

Dirty Dancing." They weren't there, of course. But at the first of what is to be an annual "Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure" on the site where much of the movie was ... Hungry Eyes," "Stay," "Love ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-19T19:51:07Z)

Seats on Boeing spaceships could go up for sale

CHICAGO -- Boeing has lined up a space tourism company to sell seats on the spaceship it wants to build to fly to the International Space Station. Boeing says it has a deal with Space Adventures to market seats on ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-09-15T15:59:38Z)

Are those Indian crafts?

Zuni silversmith Tony Eriacho stands behind tables of American Indian jewelry and crafts ... Indian- or Alaska native-made could be harder to get away with now that Congress has approved changes to the 1990 Indian ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-19T22:28:36Z)

Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves takes checkered flag at Indy Japan 300

MOTEGI, Japan (AP) — Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday and Dario Franchitti finished second to tighten the overall title race going into the final event of the season ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-19T14:43:18Z)

Oktoberfest: The main events

Oktoberfest offers a sneak peek - on Fountain Square ... the most important thing to do is the World's Largest Chicken Dance. UFC Champion Rich Franklin leads the crowd. (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-17T09:16:24Z)

Boeing strikes deal to sell tickets for space trip

Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets for rocket rides to the international space station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures Ltd. has ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-16T04:59:53Z)

TRUCKS: Kyle Busch Wins NHMS Pole

Kyle Busch , four times a winner in the Camping World Truck Series this season ... Following in the top five were Kevin Harvick , Ron Hornaday Jr., Austin Dillon and James Buescher. Series point leader Todd Bodine ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-18T15:27:26Z)

Peyton, Colts hold 31-7 lead over Giants

(AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are still getting the better of Peyton Manning's younger brother. After Eli Manning finally got the Giants on the scoreboard with a 54-yard TD pass to Mario Manningham, the Colts ... (Source: Newsday 2010-09-20T03:07:46Z)

Corvette raffle to benefit family of slain Taylor cop

Taylor -- Tickets go on sale Monday for a raffle of a 2011 ZR1 Corvette to raise funds for the family of Taylor Police Cpl. Matthew Edwards, who was killed in the line of duty in July. After about 2,200 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-10T03:12:28Z)

Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks give coach Joel Quenneville a 3-year extension

... Stanley Cup ... NHL 's salary cap in making a key personnel decision — one that lengthens Quenneville's deal through 2013-14. The Blackhawks have had to shed eight players, including playoff heroes Antti Niemi (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-16T22:39:19Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 8:41 pm

Octomom Nadya Suleman Going On Welfare

Despite attempts at a reality show, game show and merchandizing and book deals, "Octomom" Nadya Suleman is broke and going on welfare, celebrity gossip website RadarOnline reported Friday. Suleman, who did ... (Source: Myfoxdc.com 2010-09-17T14:02:44Z)

Apple, Google may settle in US antitrust probe of anti-poaching deals

Apple and Google are joined by Disney's Pixar, Intel, Adobe and Intuit in the "final stages of negotiations" with the U.S. government, according to The Wall Street Journal . The Justice Department was looking into ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-09-17T15:28:38Z)

Seats on Boeing spaceships could go up for sale

CHICAGO -- Boeing has lined up a space tourism company to sell seats on the spaceship it wants to build to fly to the International Space Station. Boeing says it has a deal with Space Adventures to market seats on ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-09-15T15:59:38Z)

Iran frees U.S. woman

TEHRAN, Iran -- In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal to ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-15T14:05:06Z)

Lt. Gov. Maldonado signs Bell tax refund bill; deals with San Bruno clean-up

Governor Schwarzenegger is in Asia today, so Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado will act in his stead and sign a bill this morning that will give thousands of homeowners in Bell a refund on their property ... (Source: 89.3 KPCC 2010-09-13T22:57:11Z)

Deal has lead over Barnes in poll

Isakson is ahead of Democrat Mike Thurmond, the labor commissioner, 53 to 33 percent ... Mason-Dixon managing director Brad Coker said that sentiment toward national Democrats is not staying inside the Beltway around ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-09-19T13:53:12Z)

China Sends Trade Mission to New Jersey Amid Lawmaker Criticism

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- China, facing complaints in Congress that it discriminates against American competitors, sent more than 30 corporate executives to New Jersey to seek trade and investment deals with U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T19:10:32Z)

Inquirer, Daily News auction rules are set

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-19T11:15:43Z)

Biggies Reportedly Close to DOJ Deal on No-Poaching Agreements

Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe, Intuit and Pixar were reportedly close to settling with the Justice late Thursday night over charges they colluded to hold down wages by not poaching each others' people, the Wall Street ... (Source: Soa Wolrd 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Fowler's Mill deal off course; EPA pull out of deal

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has pulled out of a controversial Fowler's Mill Golf Course deal, and has recommended that Munson Township trustees try again for funding next year. In a three-page ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-11T04:15:42Z)

Poll: State GOP could sweep to victory

Isakson leads Democrat Mike Thurmond, the labor commissioner, 52 to 33 percent ... Mason-Dixon managing director Brad Coker said that sentiment toward national Democrats is not staying inside the Beltway around the U. (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-09-19T12:34:27Z)

Georgians wary of Washington, survey says

Isakson is ahead of Democrat Mike Thurmond, the labor commissioner, 53 percent to 33 percent ... Mason-Dixon managing director Brad Coker said that sentiment toward national Democrats is not staying inside the ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-09-19T20:34:04Z)

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to act on trade

Congress to quickly ratify pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, saying Wednesday that the deals are vital to Washington's goal of doubling American ... 100 business executives from his ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T03:13:42Z)

Maldonado Brings Lieutenant Governor Campaign to Goleta

he had to act fast to assess the deadly gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno and to issue emergency ... Maldonado described the process of his confirmation hearings to become lieutenant governor. After failing to get ... (Source: Noozhawk 2010-09-19T07:19:30Z)

American woman freed by Iran after bail deal

TEHRAN, Iran -- In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal to ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-14T21:15:47Z)

Boeing strikes deal to sell tickets for space trip

Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets for rocket rides to the international space station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures Ltd. has ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-16T04:59:53Z)

Judge sets rules for Philly newspapers auction next week; bidding to start at $50M

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-18T01:29:55Z)

'Octomom' Nadya Suleman reportedly going on welfare

Nadya Suleman can't make ends meet and she's going to go on welfare, reports RadarOnline. A reality TV deal the mom of 14 had made has fizzled, says Radar, and she's running out of money. "She was hoping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-17T21:40:51Z)

DOJ said to be near deal with Apple, Google, others, on staff poaching

Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe Systems, Intuit and Pixar Animation could avoid appearing in court, said the report, citing people familiar with the matter. Staff with inside knowledge of how a competitors' products are ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-09-17T12:08:12Z)

Boeing inks deal to sell seats to International Space Station

MINNEAPOLIS — Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal yesterday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-09-16T06:11:28Z)

Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks give coach Joel Quenneville a 3-year extension

... Stanley Cup ... NHL 's salary cap in making a key personnel decision — one that lengthens Quenneville's deal through 2013-14. The Blackhawks have had to shed eight players, including playoff heroes Antti Niemi (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-16T22:39:19Z)

Maldonado gets needed political bump during his week as acting governor

... the San Bruno ... Maldonado said Friday the criticism was unwarranted. He charged Burton, the former president pro tempore of the state Senate, with doing the bidding of his opponent in the lieutenant governor's ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-19T08:31:04Z)

EPA's Jackson: IT Dashboard tip of the iceberg

Environmental Protection Agency chief information officer Malcolm Jackson likes the transparency of the IT Dashboard . But Jackson says it only shows the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the health of EPA's ... (Source: FederalNewsRadio.com 2010-09-16T18:57:24Z)

OctoMom Nadya Suleman Facing Foreclosure and Welfare

According to Radar Online , with no income coming in and an army of nannies to pay, Suleman may be looking at welfare. A source said, "She's still hoping to pull off a deal that will pay her a fortune but ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-17T16:33:03Z)

Are those Indian crafts?

Zuni silversmith Tony Eriacho stands behind tables of American Indian jewelry and crafts ... Indian- or Alaska native-made could be harder to get away with now that Congress has approved changes to the 1990 Indian ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-09-19T22:28:36Z)

NHL Notes: Blackhawks re-up for Coach Q

... first Stanley Cup ... NHL's salary cap in making a key personnel decision — one that lengthens Quenneville's deal through 2013-14. Chicago has had to shed eight players, including playoff heroes Antti Niemi (Source: Peoria Journal Star 2010-09-17T03:39:57Z)

Coal-state lawmakers go after EPA policy

There may be wide swaths of the American population who could not tell you the name of the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. But in coal country, nearly everyone knows it's Lisa Jackson ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-09-19T06:36:33Z)

NHL: Blackhawks give their coach 3-year extension

... first Stanley Cup ... NHL's salary cap in making a key personnel decision - one that lengthens Quenneville's deal through 2013-14. The Blackhawks have had to shed eight players, including playoff heroes Antti Niemi (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-17T07:00:23Z)

Price may drop at 2nd auction for Philly newspapers; creditors walked away from $139M deal

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale this week. The bank and hedge fund creditors who ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-16T22:39:19Z)

Iran Frees American After Bail Deal

TEHRAN, Iran | In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-15T01:19:10Z)

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