Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 11:40 pm

LEIBOVITZ SHOT OF LENNON AND ONO UP FOR SALE

... ANNIE LEIBOVITZ featuring JOHN LENNON embracing YOKO ONO days before the rocker was ... between $10,000 (=C2=A36,670) and $15,000 (=C2 =A310,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-19T22:21:26Z)

TDC confirms Sunrise sale for $3.3 bln; shares jump

... Reuters) - Denmark's TDC ... firm CVC Capital Partners, confirming what sources told Reuters on Thursday. The deal followed an attempt by the Danish telecom operator to sell Sunrise to France Telecom's Swiss ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Castro gets a reality check

Fidel Castro, 84, may have failing eyesight but he has noticed something: "The Cuban model doesn ... Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-20T05:02:18Z)

Climbers unhappy about proposed fee increases to Mount Rainier, Mount McKinley

within a "bear analysis unit" that stretches from north of Vail west to Glenwood Springs and south to Aspen, according to wildlife division spokesman Randy Hampton. The additional licenses doesn't mean there will ... (Source: Sky Hi Daily News 2010-09-20T17:33:55Z)

Chuck Raasch column: Public showing it wants new blood in Congress

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-17T09:23:33Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

... John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the ... a photo of the couple embracing will be auctioned through Swann Auction Galleries on Oct. 19. Leibovitz took the ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Portugal's borrowing costs jump in bond sale

Moody's Investor Service in July downgraded Portuguese bonds to A1 from Aa2, citing sluggish growth prospects. Portugal, along with Spain and Ireland, is widely seen as a potential candidate for a bailout like the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-08T12:40:21Z)

Annie Leibovitz Shot Of John Lennon, Yoko Ono Up For Sale

... Annie Leibovitz featuring John Lennon embracing Yoko Ono days before the rocker was ... sell for between $10,000 (£6,670) and $15,000 (£10,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-20T15:39:23Z)

Feds Target Over 60 Hunters in Kansas Probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: KSALlink.com 2010-09-14T21:08:37Z)

White Birch Paper Company Announces Auction on September 21

... White Birch ... all bids are for the operations as a going concern. The Company expects the results of the auction to be known at the conclusion of the auction, or shortly thereafter. Final court approval of a ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-19T10:54:14Z)

SUNRISE: Fire danger high; forecast calls for lightning, no rain

... ASPEN (AP) — The Colorado Division of Wildlife says that as of Friday, about 200 bear licenses were still available to hunters for an area stretching from north of Vail ... Wildlife spokesman Randy Hampton ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-09-20T13:30:32Z)

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-20T01:41:52Z)

TDC Sells Its Swiss Unit Sunrise to CVC Capital Partners for $3.25 Billion

... Swiss subsidiary, Sunrise Communications AG, to private equity funds, paving the way for a share sale. TDC agreed to sell Sunrise to funds advised by the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners ... France Telecom (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-17T06:10:17Z)

Column: You must run from DC to succeed in election

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: stevenspointjournal.com 2010-09-20T17:26:46Z)

Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead at home

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KABC) -- Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his apartment Monday in ... The Broncos said coach Josh McDaniels would meet with the media on Tuesday. In a statement, (Source: KABC 2010-09-21T06:05:32Z)

Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T02:10:30Z)

Ireland auction poses crucial test

Portuguese CDS spreads also hit records as yields rose. Portugal is set to tap the market Wednesday to sell a modest ?750 million to ?1 billion of government debt. Spain, which has enjoyed strong demand at recent ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T16:15:11Z)

Commentary: Being an 'outsider' strong position for November

Even though this city has been on Code Red political alert for more than a year ... The 55 percent is a stunning reversal of the long-term trend of Americans tending to like their own member of Congress while ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-09-19T09:28:20Z)

More bear hunting licenses issued in Aspen area

within a "bear analysis unit" that stretches from north of Vail, west to Glenwood Springs and south to Aspen, according to wildlife division spokesman Randy Hampton. The 405 additional licenses doesn't mean there ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-20T14:42:07Z)

Kenny McKinley Found Dead

... Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said authorities were called to McKinley's home in Centennial ... said coach Josh McDaniels would ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-21T05:51:13Z)

Sheriff: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead, FBN

... Kenny McKinley has been found dead in his home after an apparent suicide. Sheriff Grayson Robinson says authorities were called to McKinley's home in Centennial ... Broncos say coach Josh McDaniels will meet ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-09-21T03:56:41Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fearing they could reach ...

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister ... planned sale of cruise missiles to Syria out of concern they could reach Hezbollah. Benjamin Netanyahu told a meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party on Sunday that ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-19T17:56:35Z)

George F. Will: Castro's reality check

Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, a major newspaper, Le Monde, editorialized on March 29, 1950: "Coca-Cola is the Danzig of European ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-20T04:05:02Z)

TDC to Sell Swiss Unit for $3.3 Billion, Paving Way for IPO

... Swiss subsidiary, Sunrise Communications AG, to private equity funds, paving the way for a share sale. TDC agreed to sell Sunrise to funds advised by the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners ... France Telecom (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-17T06:10:17Z)

Will: Castro's reality check

Jean-Paul Sartre and kindred spirits compared notes on life's emptiness and the American menace. Of the latter, a major newspaper, Le Monde, editorialized on March 29, 1950: "Coca-Cola is the Danzig of European ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-20T13:44:51Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria

JERUSALEM — Israel's prime minister said Sunday that he failed to block Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise ... told a closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were confirmed ... (Source: CTV 2010-09-19T22:07:07Z)

Casillas believes Mourinho will snub Portugal role

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) have earmarked ... as he has good connections in Spain that could help secure Mourinho's short-term release. Portugal are desperate to salvage their qualification campaign ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-17T11:10:56Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fears they could reach ...

JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister said Sunday that he failed to block Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise missiles ... told a closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-09-19T19:29:38Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas poaching probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-14T20:47:09Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T21:15:47Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 10:40 pm

IBM buying Marlborough-based Netezza for about $1.7 billion

... Netezza to figure out how their employee salaries stack up against the industry average. IBM Corp. said it is offering $27 for each Netezza share, a 10 percent premium ... which is based in Marlborough, (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-09-20T14:42:07Z)

LEIBOVITZ SHOT OF LENNON AND ONO UP FOR SALE

... ANNIE LEIBOVITZ featuring JOHN LENNON embracing YOKO ONO days before the rocker was ... between $10,000 (=C2=A36,670) and $15,000 (=C2 =A310,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-19T22:21:26Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T21:15:47Z)

WTF? Treasury Department Now Looking To Sell Part Of YOUR GM To The Chinese?

Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected to court ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: AutoSpies.com 2010-09-21T04:53:57Z)

Feds target more than 60 hunters in Kansas poaching probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-14T20:47:09Z)

Jennifer Hudson to move back to Chicago

London, Sep 17 : Singer actress Jennifer Hudson is planning to move back to Chicago from Florida after getting married to fiance wrestler David Otunga. The "Dreamgirls" star moved to Tampa to be close to her partner ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-09-17T16:25:54Z)

Paris Hilton pleads guilty in drug arrest

Paul Matadeen reporting A plea deal keeps Paris Hilton ... Hilton, you've now been sentenced to one year in the Clark County Detention Center. The Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf Astoria. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-20T22:41:43Z)

Gov. Poll: Deal Has Slight Lead Over Barnes

... Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent. Thurmond, the Georgia labor ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-19T09:49:49Z)

Paris admits cocaine possession

I assure you that Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf Astoria," Bonaventure added. The Waldorf Astoria in New York is part of the Hilton group of hotels founded by Paris Hilton's great-grandfather ... (Source: The Denver Daily News 2010-09-21T05:22:35Z)

IBM deal, earnings boost stocks

Best Buy (BBY)  shares were upgraded to "outperform" at Oppenheimer, which cited demand for Apple (AAPL) and wireless products. Best Buy shares were up 1.5% at $37.69. In commodity markets, crude oil for November ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-20T14:56:26Z)

Bankers handling sale of GM stock may seek foreign investors

DETROIT — Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-21T00:21:56Z)

Apple license deal under fire

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple Orchard, (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-09-18T08:39:25Z)

Annie Leibovitz Shot Of John Lennon, Yoko Ono Up For Sale

... Annie Leibovitz featuring John Lennon embracing Yoko Ono days before the rocker was ... sell for between $10,000 (£6,670) and $15,000 (£10,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-20T15:39:23Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

... John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the ... a photo of the couple embracing will be auctioned through Swann Auction Galleries on Oct. 19. Leibovitz took the ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Poll: Deal has slight lead over Barnes in gov race

... Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent, while Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T15:20:17Z)

Licensing deal for apple under fire

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-20T01:13:14Z)

San Francisco 49ers fall on last-second field goal by New Orleans Saints' Garrett ...

giving the New Orleans Saints a 25-22 victory ... Saints quarterback Drew Brees snapped back into form by directing a 10-play, 61-yard march the other direction. Tight end David Thomas finished things on a 3-yard ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-09-21T05:08:16Z)

Economic hopes lift stocks

Best Buy (BBY) , up 2.6% to $38.13. Oppenheimer & Co. upgraded the shares "outperform." American Express (AXP) , up 3.5% to $42.83. It was the top performer among the 30 Dow stocks. Lennar (LEN) up 8.2% to $15.14. (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-20T18:16:52Z)

Feds Target Over 60 Hunters in Kansas Probe

Camp Lone Star is located in the town of Coldwater. James Bobby Butler Jr. and Marlin Jackson Butler, both of Martinsville, Texas, were indicted in May on federal charges of conspiracy and the unlawful sale and ... (Source: KSALlink.com 2010-09-14T21:08:37Z)

Stock Newsletter on Major Stock Upgrades (VCLK, BBY, RIMM, KMX)

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY ) are seeing buying pressure following Oppenheimer rerated the stock from Perform to Outperform and raised the price target by $7 to $45. Best Buy Co., Inc. is a multinational retailer ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-20T15:53:42Z)

IBM agrees to pay $1.7B for analytics company Netezza

... is based in Marlborough, Mass., with about 500 employees, also lists Neiman Marcus, Time Warner Inc. and NYSE Euronext Inc. among its customers. IBM is offering $27 per share for Netezza, a 10 percent premium ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-21T02:59:25Z)

Jennifer Hudson Plans To Move Back To Chicago

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is making plans to leave the Florida sun behind when she weds fiance David Otunga - the couple is moving back to her native Chicago, Illinois. The Dreamgirls star moved to Tampa to be ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-20T15:46:33Z)

San Francisco 49ers Coach Mike Singletary: 'We will stop Drew Brees'

San Francisco 49ers Coach Mike ... about Monday night's nationally televised game against the New Orleans Saints . When asked by O'Donnell how the Niners planned to stop Drew Brees, Singletary responded, " (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-09-17T10:49:27Z)

New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers Week 2 NFL Monday Night Football Picks

New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers Week 2 NFL Monday Night Football Picks: Old Candlestick Park in the ... Drew Brees & Co. are set to hand the Niners their second loss of the season in primetime. " (Source: Sports-odds.com 2010-09-20T21:44:27Z)

Paris Hilton Cops Plea Deal

I assure you that Clark County Detention Center is not the Waldorf Astoria," Bonaventure added. The Waldorf Astoria in New York is part of the Hilton group of hotels founded by Paris Hilton's great-grandfather Conrad ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-20T18:38:21Z)

IBM Agrees To Pay $1.7 Billion For Netezza

... is based in Marlborough, Mass., with about 500 employees, also lists Neiman Marcus, Time Warner Inc. and NYSE Euronext Inc. among its customers. IBM is offering $27 per share for Netezza, a 10 percent premium ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-21T03:56:41Z)

Jennifer Hudson To Return To Chicago

Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is making plans to leave the Florida sun behind when she weds fiance David Otunga - the couple is moving back to her native Chicago, Illinois. The star moved to Tampa to be ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-09-18T13:54:23Z)

China's SAIC noncommittal on stake in GM IPO

Chinese automaker and General Motors Co. partner SAIC said Monday it is paying close attention to GM's upcoming stock sale, but gave no hint over whether it plans to take a stake itself. GM executives in the U.S. and ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-09-20T19:28:27Z)

Competitors have soured on apple orchard's sweet deal

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-18T04:36:02Z)

Deal takes small lead over Barnes in poll

... Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent, while Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has ... (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-09-18T18:19:14Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 9:40 pm

Union Calls For Cessna Members To Reject Contract Offer

... Union leaders are calling on Cessna machinists to reject the company's contract offer and call for a strike. The union received Cessna's offer earlier today. Union spokesman Bob Wood ... jobs in Wichita, (Source: KAKE TV 2010-09-14T17:41:02Z)

Paris Hilton - Hilton Given Suspended Sentence In Las Vegas Drug Case

PARIS HILTON has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and ordered to attend an "intensive" substance abuse programme as part of a plea deal stemming from her drug arrest in Las Vegas ... hours of community service (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-09-20T18:09:43Z)

Illinois to offer rebates on energy-efficient appliances on Sept. 24

Pat Quinn is encouraging Illinois residents to take advantage of a rebate program for energy-efficient appliances. Under the program, shoppers can get a 15 percent instant rebate Friday when they buy Energy Star ... (Source: FOX2now.com 2010-09-19T21:59:58Z)

Cessna Machinists Fail to Ratify Strike

WICHITA ... machinists union at Cessna Aircraft have failed to muster enough votes to strike as their union leaders had recommended. The union voted Saturday on a seven-year contract. Union spokesman Bob Wood says 58 ... (Source: WNCT 2010-09-20T05:16:37Z)

Union still talking with Cessna

... Cessna and expects the company's final offer to be on the table Monday. Union spokesman Bob Wood says talks with Cessna resumed ... During a rally in Old Town Friday , union leaders said it had been several ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-13T18:53:48Z)

Competitors have soured on apple orchard's sweet deal

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-09-18T04:36:02Z)

IBM buying Marlborough-based Netezza for about $1.7 billion

... Netezza to figure out how their employee salaries stack up against the industry average. IBM Corp. said it is offering $27 for each Netezza share, a 10 percent premium ... which is based in Marlborough, (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-09-20T14:42:07Z)

Lennon, Ono Photograph From 1980 Is For Sale

... John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz shortly before the ... a photo of the couple embracing will be auctioned through Swann Auction Galleries on Oct. 19. Leibovitz took the ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

Stock Newsletter on Major Stock Upgrades (VCLK, BBY, RIMM, KMX)

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY ) are seeing buying pressure following Oppenheimer rerated the stock from Perform to Outperform and raised the price target by $7 to $45. Best Buy Co., Inc. is a multinational retailer ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-20T15:53:42Z)

Paris Hilton Cops Plea Deal

Toronto Sun : Paris Hilton pleaded guilty Monday to cocaine possession and was fined $2,000 by a Las Vegas judge and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service. Hilton, 29, was also given a one-year ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-20T18:38:21Z)

Licensing deal for apple under fire

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-20T01:13:14Z)

Paris Hilton's Plea Deal with Las Vegas Judge

... Paris Hilton and her new boyfriend over and after conducting a search of the vehicle, discovered cocaine in her purse. The sentence was settled in Las Vegas Court ... and 200 hours of community service to complete. (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T23:31:50Z)

Blue Ridge Mountains offer fall foliage, Southern style

... re called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-19T05:03:29Z)

Search China Real Time Report

Mid-term U.S. elections are just around the corner. So American politicians are heading to…China. Last week, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger toured several Chinese cities, riding Shanghai's super-fast ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-20T06:35:21Z)

China Says Can Offer `Complete Package' for California High-Speed Trains

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week rode on bullet trains in China, Japan and South Korea as the state seeks contractors and financing to build the planned network linking Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-15T23:59:14Z)

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 2010-09-21T00:21:56Z)

Economic hopes lift stocks

Best Buy (BBY) , up 2.6% to $38.13. Oppenheimer & Co. upgraded the shares "outperform." American Express (AXP) , up 3.5% to $42.83. It was the top performer among the 30 Dow stocks. Lennar (LEN) up 8.2% to $15.14. (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-20T18:16:52Z)

Chinese automaker SAIC may buy General Motors stake

GM tentatively has planned its initial public stock offering for mid-November. The stock sale will allow the U.S. Treasury, which owns 61% of GM in exchange for having funded its 2009 bankruptcy, to begin ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-20T22:27:24Z)

Apple license deal under fire

... group of growers under an exclusive licensing deal ... industry," Frank Femling said. "The only thing they considered was their financial interests." The Femlings grow 13 kinds of apples at Afton Apple Orchard, (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-09-18T08:39:25Z)

Energy Star Program

Gov. Pat Quinn is encouraging Illinois residents to take advantage of a rebate program for energy-efficient appliances ... by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and ... to Rockford Energy Star ... (Source: WIFR 2010-09-20T04:47:59Z)

Appliance rebates to be offered Friday

Pat Quinn is encouraging Illinois residents to take advantage of a rebate program for energy-efficient appliances. Shoppers can get a 15 percent instant rebate Friday when they buy Energy Star appliances. (Source: Herald & Review 2010-09-20T11:50:19Z)

IBM deal, earnings boost stocks

Best Buy (BBY)  shares were upgraded to "outperform" at Oppenheimer, which cited demand for Apple (AAPL) and wireless products. Best Buy shares were up 1.5% at $37.69. In commodity markets, crude oil for November ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-20T14:56:26Z)

Annie Leibovitz Shot Of John Lennon, Yoko Ono Up For Sale

... Annie Leibovitz featuring John Lennon embracing Yoko Ono days before the rocker was ... sell for between $10,000 (£6,670) and $15,000 (£10,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-20T15:39:23Z)

IBM Offers $1.78B to Acquire Analytics Firm Netezza

Netezza is based in Marlborough, Mass. and has some 425 employees ... IBM's offer is a 9.8 percent premium to Friday's Netezza (NZ) closing price. Netezza shares rose above the offer price, up over 12 percent to $27.76, (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-09-20T16:08:01Z)

Colorful in Carolina

... called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: INFORUM 2010-09-19T06:15:04Z)

LEIBOVITZ SHOT OF LENNON AND ONO UP FOR SALE

... ANNIE LEIBOVITZ featuring JOHN LENNON embracing YOKO ONO days before the rocker was ... between $10,000 (=C2=A36,670) and $15,000 (=C2 =A310,000) at the Swann Auction Galleries sale on 19 October (10). (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-19T22:21:26Z)

Schwarzenegger promotes grapes in China

California grapes were among the commodities promoted by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on a recent visit to China. Courtesy California Table Grape Commission Calif. governor Arnold Schwarzenegger promoted grapes on a ... (Source: Thepacker.com 2010-09-16T19:11:43Z)

IBM buying Netezza for about $1.7B

... is based in Marlborough, Mass., with about 500 employees, also lists Neiman Marcus, Time Warner Inc. and NYSE Euronext Inc. among its customers. IBM is offering $27 per share for Netezza, a 10 percent premium ... (Source: WWLP 22News 2010-09-21T01:19:12Z)

Asheville offers fall foliage and Southern charm

... re called the Blue Ridge Mountains ... after Columbus Day, the season is longer in the South. "We see color here all the way through, well into November, depending on the weather," said spokeswoman Dodie Stephens, (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-19T21:02:42Z)

Chinese automaker to become large GM shareholder?

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: USA Today 2010-09-20T14:27:48Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 20, 2010, 8:40 pm

Imam: Pastor Waited Too Long To Cancel Burning

WESH.com ORLANDO, Fla. -- A local Muslim leader said on Saturday that Gainesville Pastor Terry Jones waited too long before canceling his "International Burn a Koran Day," sparking international protests and unwanted ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T11:08:31Z)

AP Exclusive: Ill. early release parolee not picked up after battery, then ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois prison officials passed up a chance to put an early release parolee back behind ... Pat Quinn halted it and demanded "intensive compliance" of its parolees. Bracey was convicted of the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-20T20:32:52Z)

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)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of probation and avoid a felony conviction under the ... Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits, 34, failed field sobriety tests given by a motorcycle officer. The couple was ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T20:06:37Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against Calif. video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

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)

Desailly wants Ghana's coaching job

... Marcel Desailly appears confident he will be appointed Ghana coach but has stressed no deal has yet been done. Milovan Rajevac stepped ... Desailly as saying in an interview with L'Equipe. "I'm surrounded ... (Source: Punch 2010-09-18T13:47:13Z)

Gainesville Pastor: Church Will Never Burn Koran

WESH.com NEW YORK -- A Gainesville, Fla., pastor said on Saturday that his church will never burn a Koran, even if a mosque is built near ground zero. Pastor Terry Jones had threatened to burn the Muslim holy book on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-11T22:45:14Z)

Deal takes small lead over Barnes in poll

ATLANTA (AP) -- A new poll shows Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent, (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-09-18T18:19:14Z)

Will Desailly get Ghana coaching job?

Paris - Former France captain Marcel Desailly says he is close to reaching a deal to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach. The 42-year-old former Marseille and AC Milan defender told Saturday's edition of L'Equipe ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-09-18T09:51:00Z)

Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-20T02:10:30Z)

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)

Deal has lead over Barnes in poll

The poll conducted for The Atlanta ... candidate Nathan Deal leading Democrat Roy Barnes 45 to 41 percent. While Deal's lead is within the poll's margin of error, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-09-19T13:53:12Z)

China's SAIC noncommittal on stake in GM IPO

SHANGHAI (AP) — Chinese automaker and General Motors Co. partner SAIC said Monday it is paying close attention to GM's upcoming stock sale, but gave no hint over whether it plans to take a stake itself ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-20T10:10:06Z)

WTF? Treasury Department Now Looking To Sell Part Of YOUR GM To The Chinese?

Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected to court ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: AutoSpies.com 2010-09-20T23:03:12Z)

Paris Hilton - Hilton Given Suspended Sentence In Las Vegas Drug Case

PARIS HILTON has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and ordered to attend an "intensive" substance abuse programme as part of a plea deal stemming from her drug arrest in Las Vegas ... hours of community service (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-09-20T18:09:43Z)

Paris Hilton Cops Plea Deal

Toronto Sun : Paris Hilton pleaded guilty Monday to cocaine possession and was fined $2,000 by a Las Vegas judge and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service. Hilton, 29, was also given a one-year ... (Source: Momlogic.com 2010-09-20T18:38:21Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against California video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T21:03:53Z)

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt White Birch Paper received takeover bids

... said that all bids ... seek final court approval of a winning bid in Canada on Sept. 24 and in the U.S. on Sept. 30. The company expects a sale to close in late November. Greenwich, Connecticut-based White Birch (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-20T01:41:52Z)

Pastor Terry Jones Cancels Koran Burning; Claims Deal Reached to Move Ground Zero Mosque

Constitution -- very likely will incite retaliation among Muslim extremists. The City of Gainesville, Florida is not thrilled about Terry Jones' plans and has informed the pastor that his Dove World Outreach Center ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-10T00:20:40Z)

Man shot to death on train

voters respond to election case SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn and two Illinois voters have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let a special Senate election go forward as planned. They filed briefs Friday in ... (Source: Carmi Times 2010-09-21T00:43:25Z)

IGDA/AIAS Amicus Brief Filed Today!

... Supreme Court in support of the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association in SCHWARZENEGGER vs EMA. This case addresses efforts by the State of California to limit the sales ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

White Birch Paper Company Announces Auction on September 21

... White Birch ... all bids are for the operations as a going concern. The Company expects the results of the auction to be known at the conclusion of the auction, or shortly thereafter. Final court approval of a ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-19T10:54:14Z)

Paris Hilton to get probation in plea deal in drug possession case

Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton has agreed to plead guilty ... Love my new Chanel purse I got today :)." Hilton's latest arrest came when her boyfriend, nightclub mogul Cy Waits, was stopped by a motorcycle officer ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-09-18T00:04:01Z)

Union, state of Illinois reach deal that could bar government layoffs for nearly ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has reached a deal with a major union that could prohibit government layoffs for nearly two years. The two sides say the agreement will cut costs at least $50 ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-09-20T23:24:40Z)

I'm close to Black Stars coaching job - Desailly

Former France captain Marcel Desailly says he is close to reaching a deal to succeed Milovan Rajevac as Ghana coach. The 42-year-old former Marseille and AC Milan defender told Saturday's edition of L'Equipe ... (Source: GhanaHomePage 2010-09-19T12:12:59Z)

Gov. Poll: Deal Has Slight Lead Over Barnes

ATLANTA (AP) A new poll shows Republican Nathan Deal with a slight lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race for Georgia governor ... Johnny Isakson has 52 percent compared with Michael Thurmond's 33 percent. (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-19T09:49:49Z)

Paris Hilton Strikes a Deal in Vegas, Avoids Felony Cocaine Charge

A new report from TMZ says that Paris Hilton will not be facing a trial or jail time ... Hilton was taken into custody last month after riding in her boyfriend Cy Waits' Cadillac Escalade, which was pulled over when ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-09-19T03:08:57Z)

Bankers handling sale of GM stock may seek foreign investors

DETROIT — Investment bankers handling the upcoming General Motors Co. stock sale are expected ... GM and the Treasury Department would not comment Sunday on reports that the automaker is in talks with its current ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-21T00:21:56Z)

Paris Hilton's Plea Deal with Las Vegas Judge

... Paris Hilton and her new boyfriend over and after conducting a search of the vehicle, discovered cocaine in her purse. The sentence was settled in Las Vegas Court ... and 200 hours of community service to complete. (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T23:31:50Z)

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