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Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 11:41 pm

Microsoft Announces Windows Phone 7 Launch Partners

Windows Phone 7 is a totally revamped operating system, designed by Microsoft to better compete with new rivals in the mobile market such as Apple and Google. The operating system was a long time in the making. Apple's iPhone launched in early 2007 and by ... (Source: CIO 2010-10-11T16:11:45Z)

Six Reasons You Should Be Watching Glee

If you haven't seen Glee yet, you are definitely missing out! The hit show about McKinley High's glee club has taken over the world and made geeks go from lame to cool! Romance, tears, and stereotyping are a big part of high school life, and Glee manages ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-11T14:31:32Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

UA's Offensive Misfires Disconcerting

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' defensive effort in the 24-17 win against Texas A&M at Cowboys Stadium impressed coach Bobby Petrino on Saturday. The Razorbacks slowed an attack averaging close to 40 points a game. They forced four turnovers, made big stops and ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-10-12T19:38:09Z)

Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay in Game 1 should be a NLCS classic

P HILADELPHIA — Charlie Manuel acted as if he had a secret. "You can assume whatever you want to assume," the Phillies' manager said when asked whether Roy Halladay would pitch Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-13T06:15:14Z)

Archdeacon: Bittersweet times for area Hoosiers

COLUMBUS — There were almost more Miami Valley folks outside the Indiana University dressing room after Saturday's football game than there were around Ohio State's quarters. There were contingents from Centerville and West Milton and others from ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-11T01:45:36Z)

San Francisco Giants consider all options for Philadelphia Phillies series

The Giants arrived home in the wee hours Tuesday morning, definitely needing to sleep off the merrymaking after their three-games-to-one NL Division Series triumph over the Atlanta Braves. But as soon as their heads clear, manager Bruce Bochy and his staff ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T05:25:08Z)

Shoppers may have the upper hand come Christmas

NEW YORK - The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Research and Markets: Passenger Vehicles Market in Malaysia - Multipurpose Vehicles Defy ...

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a33e3f/strategic_analysis : ) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report " Strategic Analysis of Passenger Vehicles Market in Malaysia : " to their offering. This research service ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-13T01:00:16Z)

Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 with Telus, Bell and Rogers

The games hub will host games from the Xbox Live online gaming service. Users will be able to play games live against other users. Electronic Arts said it will make some of its titles available for the phones through Xbox Live. The hubs also include music ... (Source: ITBusiness.ca 2010-10-12T14:01:43Z)

Hogs Must Stop Newton

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas cornerback Ramon Broadway was asked to compare Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson and Auburn's Cam Newton on Monday afternoon. Broadway said their arm strength is similar. So is their size and mobility. Newton might be more ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-10-12T13:40:14Z)

Stores plan to give deep discounts to shoppers

Monday, October 11, 2010 The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T07:14:53Z)

The Two-Way - NPR's News Blog

Loose change, sure, but a painting worth as much as 300 million dollars? That's just insane, or some couch. Martin Kober and his family called it "The Mike" because of a family legend it was actually a Michelangelo. It hung on the wall for a while, then 27 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-12T14:01:43Z)

Arkansas Preparing For Next Test in Newton

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas cornerback Ramon Broadway was asked to compare Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson and Auburn's Cam Newton on Monday afternoon. Broadway said their arm strength is similar. So is their size and mobility. Newton might be more ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-10-12T12:57:17Z)

'Glee' Celebrates a Britney Spears of Yesteryear

Tuesday night's edition of the Fox hit musical comedy was dedicated to all things Spears, from renditions of her music videos -- "I'm a Slave 4 U," "Me Against the Music," and "... Baby One More Time" among others -- to an appearance by the star herself ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-29T14:45:46Z)

Oprah Interview Will Launch Oksana Grigorieva's Music Career

Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson's former lover and the mother of his daughter Lucia, is scheduled to make an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about the bitter split – and, it would seem, re-launch her music career. News first broke that ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-06T08:39:33Z)

Photo Galleries: Business

The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 aims to put whats most important to users front-and-center. – Microsoft Windows Phone 7 provides calendar tools that display your next appointment on the lock screen and start screen. – Microsoft The Music + Videos ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

'Lost Michelangelo' found behind sofa

A painting a family had stored behind their sofa for over 30 years could be a lost Michelangelo worth GDP$190 million (A$ 304.7million). To retired pilot Martin Kober, the family heirloom picturing the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus was simply ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-10-12T17:22:09Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland wins injunction against Liverpool co-owners

The Royal Bank of Scotland won an interim injunction Monday preventing Liverpool F.C. co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett from firing chairman Martin Broughton and two other board members. As the ownership dispute at the English soccer club prepares to ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-11T18:34:55Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland has injunction against Liverpool owners to prevent firing board members

LONDON - Royal Bank of Scotland says it has obtained an interim injunction preventing Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. from firing chairman Martin Broughton and two other board members. Hicks tried to remove managing director Christian ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T17:09:01Z)

Cam Inman: Tony La Russa says San Francisco Giants have 'legitimate shot' against ...

The Giants can upset the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. Envision it happening in five games. The quicker, the better. Or would you prefer the Giants facing Phillies ace Roy Halladay and that deep Phillies lineup up to ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T03:16:17Z)

Elton to duet with Glee's Mr Schu

Elton John is to record a duet with Glee star Matthew Morrison. The 63-year-old music legend's collaboration with the actor and singer - who plays teacher Will Schuester in the hit E4 show - is sure to give his debut album a huge boost. Elton revealed to ... (Source: Belfast Telegraph 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Hoosiers, Pryor ready to rock and roll

Font Size: COLUMBUS, Ohio | To prepare for stepping into the lions' den that is a packed and partisan Ohio Stadium, the Hoosiers spent most of this week practicing with loud rock music blaring from the speakers. By comparison, this is what No. 2 Ohio State ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-10-09T00:57:52Z)

Research and Markets: Asia Pacific Digital Music Forecast for Online, Mobile, and Subscription Channels 2010 ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5334c7/asia_pacific_digit ) has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report " Asia Pacific Digital Music Forecast for online, mobile, and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T02:17:47Z)

A Michelangelo Behind the Couch?

Loose change, sure, but a painting worth as much as 300 million dollars? That's just insane, or some couch. Martin Kober and his family called it "The Mike" because of a family legend it was actually a Michelangelo. It hung on the wall for a while, then 27 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-12T13:54:33Z)

Oksana Grigorieva Claims She Didn't Release Mel Gibson 'Tapes'

Oksana Grigorieva claims she didn't release tapes documenting Mel Gibson's alleged violence. Oksana Grigorieva, the Russian singer - who is currently involved in a bitter custody battle with the actor over their 12-month-old daughter Lucia - says she doesn ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-12T17:00:40Z)

Buckeyes ready for Hoosiers' high-flying act

COLUMBUS: To prepare for stepping into the lions' den that is a packed and partisan Ohio Stadium, the Indiana Hoosiers spent most of this week practicing with loud rock music blaring from the speakers. By comparison, this is what No. 2 Ohio State did this ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-10-09T06:34:18Z)

Research and Markets: Middle East and Africa Digital Music Forecast 2010-2014: Retail ...

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ccc6c4/middle_east_and_af ) has announced the addition of IE Market Research's new report " Middle East and Africa Digital Music Forecast for online, mobile, and subscription channels, 2010 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-10T23:58:13Z)

Oksana Grigorieva Video: 'I've Never Leaked Those Tapes'

They were the tapes heard 'round the world . But Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend, vehemently denies that she is the one who made them public. "I've never leaked those tapes," she says of the audio that surfaced in July in which the actor can ... (Source: People 2010-10-11T15:21:38Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 10:41 pm

Liverpool sale heads to court

LONDON -- Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

Lions Gate Renews MGM Merger Bid With Icahn's Support

(Updates with closing share price.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. is renewing its effort to merge with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. in a offer that has the backing of billionaire Carl Icahn, who holds stakes in both companies. A ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-12T21:11:13Z)

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

Rookies Brayden Schenn, Kyle Clifford, Jake Muzzin make Kings' lineup for opener

Kings Coach Terry Murray erased the final mystery regarding his lineup Thursday, saying he will open the season Saturday at Vancouver with a fourth line of 19-year-old forwards Kyle Clifford and Brayden Schenn alongside Kevin Westgarth, and with rookie ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-07T22:07:15Z)

Latest Release of Titus Message Classification Helps Organizations Prevent Information Leaks ...

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/10 -- Editors Note: Two images for this release are available via Marketwire's website. Titus : , a leading provider of security and compliance solutions for email : and documents : , today announced the release of ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-12T13:18:46Z)

Pros and Cons of TD Ameritrade's New Commission-Free ETFs

The custodian for the overwhelming majority of my client assets under management is TD Ameritrade ( AMTD ). So there are few ETF advocates as happy as I am about free trades on vehicles from the Big 3: iShares, Vanguard, State Street. (Note: There are a ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-10-12T10:12:39Z)

Latest Release of Titus Message Classification Helps Organizations Prevent Information Leaks

Editors Note: Two images for this release are available via Marketwire's website. "The consequences of information leaks have been front page news, and organizations are increasing their focus on protecting data and ensuring that internal information stays ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T16:47:32Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

'No risk' of currency war: Geithner

WASHINGTON (AFP) – There is "no risk" of a global currency war erupting, despite recent currency interventions by nations ranging from Japan to Colombia, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said. Geithner acknowledged in an interview on "The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-13T03:52:04Z)

Ameritrade Didn't Make GLD Free

I agree, Matt, that TD Ameritrade's decision to offer free online trading on more than 100 ETFs is a game-changer. But there are a few major holes in the program. Vanguard, Schwab and Fidelity, who pioneered commission-free ETF trade programs , must all ... (Source: IndexUniverse.com 2010-10-11T14:53:00Z)

Chet Culver: Limit use of fertilizer by farmers

Iowa should consider limiting how much commercial fertilizer farmers apply to crop fields, Gov. Chet Culver said Monday. Culver's re-election opponent, Republican Terry Branstad, said he would not support the proposal. In a meeting with Des Moines Register ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-13T03:52:04Z)

Schenn, Loktionov, Lewis, Clifford and Muzzin make Kings' opening night roster

Forwards Brayden Schenn, Andrei Loktionov, Kyle Clifford and Trevor Lewis and defenseman Jake Muzzin will be on the Kings' opening night roster though not all will be in the lineup when they face the Canucks Saturday at Vancouver. Coach Terry Murray sai ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-06T00:04:09Z)

Gap in gov's race narrows among all voters

PHOENIX -- The governor's race between Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic challenger Terry Goddard has narrowed among all voters, but Brewer has strengthened her lead among likely voters, according to the latest Rocky Mountain Poll. The poll, by Behavior ... (Source: KTAR.com 2010-10-12T06:16:25Z)

Courion Extends Collaboration with RSA, the Security Division of EMC, to Offer Interoperable ...

Suite : . In addition, RSA will offer Courion's full Access Assurance Suite, including the interoperable solution as part of the EMC Select program to help customers both enforce security policy and reduce risk with identity-rich information. The RSA DLP ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

Goddard narrows gap on Brewer in governor's race

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer leads Attorney General Terry Goddard 46 percent to 35 percent in a new poll of likely voters. The governor's contest is closer in the Behavior Research Center Poll when all voters in the 555-person survey are included. The BRC ... (Source: Phoenix Business Journal 2010-10-11T21:55:21Z)

Kings moves: Loktionov on top line, Clifford out, Norstrom returning for a tribute

After spoiling the Vancouver Canucks' home opener and giving the Calgary Flames something to cheer about in their first home game, the Kings will play their first game on home ice tonight when they face the Atlanta Thrashers at Staples Center. Pregame ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-12T21:39:50Z)

LANDesk Software Announces Management Automation Platform

LANDesk Software, a global leader in systems lifecycle management, endpoint security and IT service management, today introduced the LANDesk® Management Automation Platform, an IT process management solution, designed to enable organizations to easily ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-12T12:28:39Z)

From abortion to stem cells, Chet Culver and Terry Branstad differ sharply

Republican Terry Branstad wants to require any woman seeking an abortion in Iowa to first undergo an ultrasound and view its depiction of the fetus. Incumbent Democrat Chet Culver vows to resist further restrictions on abortion in Iowa. In Iowa, as across ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-10T11:48:05Z)

Poll shows gap narrowing between Brewer, Goddard

A new Rocky Mountain poll shows Democrat Terry Goddard has narrowed the gap separating him from front-runner Republican incumbent Jan Brewer in the race for Arizona governor. The poll released on Monday shows Brewer leading Goddard by just three percentage ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-11T22:09:40Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners uncertain amid court hearing and new offers

LONDON - Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T16:24:53Z)

Lions Gate Suggests Merger With MGM

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has made a merger offer with ailing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and disclosed the move has the backing of Lions Gate's three biggest shareholders. The largest is Carl Icahn, who has been pushing for such a deal since at least ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T23:27:13Z)

U.S. nudges Palestinians to answer Israeli proposal

The United States nudged the Palestinian Authority to make a counter-offer to Israel's proposal for a new freeze on building in Jewish settlements if the Palestinians recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T22:29:57Z)

Don't expect China to budge on its currency

Unemployment in the United States stands at 9.6 percent — the highest rate since 1983. Republicans blame President Obama for the soaring deficits that, they say, are drawing the economy toward ruin. Democrats blame former President George W. Bush, during ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-13T03:16:17Z)

Allied Digital and LANDesk Software to Offer World Class MSP Management Solution

Allied Digital Services Ltd. (BSE: 532875), a leading global IT services and solutions company, today announced an alliance with LANDesk Software, a global leader in systems lifecycle management, endpoint security and IT service management. The ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-12T13:40:14Z)

Greek Borrowing Costs Drop at Sale After IMF Offer: Euro Credit

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Greek borrowing costs declined at a sale of bills today after the International Monetary Fund said it may give the nation more time to repay loans and China disclosed plans to buy bonds. Greece issued 1.17 billion euros ($1.62 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T10:12:39Z)

TD Ameritrade to Offer Commission-Free ETF Trading

ETF Database submits: As the ETF world continues to expand, more online brokerage houses are beginning to offer their clients commission-free trading on ETFs as a way to generate interest in these relatively new investment vehicles. Among the first firms ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-10T16:27:15Z)

N.J. Gov. Christie campaigns for GOP Iowa candidate Terry Branstad

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Chris Christie had barely learned the secret Statehouse passage to his new office in Trenton when Republican leaders in Iowa began asking him to appear in the Hawkeye State, where they hold first-in-the-nation presidential ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-05T01:52:43Z)

Lions Gate offer values MGM at $1.6 billion-$1.8 billion: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp's proposed merger with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer values the studio, home to the James Bond films, at about $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's strategy said. The Lions Gate offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T23:12:54Z)

New version of LANDesk Management Suite 9 announced

LAS VEGAS, USA: LANDesk Software, has announced the latest versions of LANDesk Management Suite 9 and LANDesk Security Suite 9. According to a company release, the management of mobile devices is a major component of this new release, enabling ... (Source: CIOL Network 2010-10-12T16:03:24Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 8:40 pm

Ryan Gosling pic "Blue Valentine" faces NC-17 rating

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – The marital drama "Blue Valentine," starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, is facing the possibility of an NC-17 rating, which would put the Weinstein Co. film off limits to moviegoers under the age of 18. The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-09T04:46:55Z)

UPDATE:Private Equity-Backed IPOs Surge Worldwide,Europe Lags

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Private equity-owned companies raised $21.6 billion in public offerings in the first three quarters of this year, four times as much as last year, but activity was concentrated in the Americas and the number of European listings ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T12:21:30Z)

End Of Ordeal Close For Chilean Miners

They'll come up one by one in green overalls bearing their names on their chests - first the fittest, then the weakest, twisting in a steel cage that proved itself with four flawless test runs deep into the earth. The dramatic endgame hastened Monday for ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-12T12:42:58Z)

Meg Whitman faces Meg Whitman tonight, as well as Jerry Brown

Meg Whitman faces her biggest campaign challenge in tonight's California gubernatorial debate. After spending way more than $120 million, much of it her own money, to become the Golden state's next Republican governor, the former eBay CEO needs to come ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-13T00:38:48Z)

Resource Stocks Pull Europe Lower

European stocks drifted lower Tuesday amid concerns that China's latest effort to tighten lending rules could dent global growth. Natural-resources stocks fell, dragging broader measures lower. But technology stocks had a strong day, with the Stoxx Europe ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T16:32:02Z)

Dramatic endgame nears for Chile miners after capsule test success

Iturra recommended they leave the tent city where they have kept vigil, which is increasingly besieged by journalists. It sprang up amid piles of rock at the copper and gold mine isolated in the coastal desert of Atacama. "They need to get their feet ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-11T22:16:49Z)

Midterm Grades: YPN – SEC West

Come on, Auburn ? To the SEC media members that ranked the Tigers second best in the West, we ask which of the following made you feel comfortable with that pick: (i) How quickly they folded down the stretch last year due to a roster thinner than Calista ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-10-12T22:51:25Z)

Game 5 of Rays-Rangers officially sold out

It's officially a sellout. The final tickets for Game 5 tonight of the American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers were sold this morning. The crowd will include seating in obstructed-view sections at Tropicana Field that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T17:14:59Z)

First trapped Chile miner heads for surface

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — A Chilean miner began heading to the surface Tuesday night after spending 69 days a half mile below the surface in a cavern with 32 others. Crowds of thousands above, awaiting the the surfacing of miner Florencio Avalos, fell ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T03:16:17Z)

Final debate between Brown and Whitman marked by sharp, fiesty exchanges

SAN RAFAEL -- A series of sharp exchanges dominated perhaps the most fiesty confrontation between gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown Tuesday night, including one over the Brown campaign aide who called Whitman a "whore." The two clashed ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-13T03:16:17Z)

Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman To Be Honored With Norman Lear Achievement Award

America's top film moguls have unanimously agreed to honour Tom Hanks and his business partner Gary Goetzman at the Producers Guild Awards in January (11). The pair will be handed the coveted Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television at the 22nd annual ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-12T14:58:59Z)

GOP hopes for breakthroughs

BOSTON -- Three weeks from midterm elections, Republicans speaking up for fiscal conservatism are making strong runs at governorships across the Northeast, where some of the nation's bluest states went big for President Barack Obama two years ago ... (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-10-12T07:56:38Z)

MARKET COMMENT: Miners Weigh On European Stock Markets

LONDON (Dow Jones)--European stocks fell Tuesday following losses in Asian markets and before the release of minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting, with miners leading the decline. The Stoxx Europe 600 index dropped 0.3% to 262.48. Among other ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T16:03:24Z)

Shoppers may have the upper hand come Christmas

NEW YORK - The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize every ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-10-08T07:54:14Z)

Thoughts on Game 5, Rangers-Rays

There is nothing like a Game 5 (or Game 7) in sports, and nothing like the pitch-by-pitch tension that builds in an elimination baseball game with the October leaves changing and Halloween costumes in the stores. Tonight's Rangers -Rays game is so big ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-13T00:03:00Z)

Brown Apologizes to Whitman After Aide Called Her a 'Whore'

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown has apologized to Republican opponent Meg Whitman for one of his campaign aides referring to her as a "whore" on an audio tape that surfaced last week. Tuesday's gubernatorial debate was ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-13T03:01:58Z)

Auburn's Byrum getting his kicks

AUBURN, Ala. -- Wes Byrum thought nothing of it. The kick was short, the ball in the middle of the field, the conditions perfect. It was, in the Auburn kicker's words, an "easy field goal." His predecessor, who watched on TV Saturday as Byrum split the ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-10-12T23:05:44Z)

Stores plan to give deep discounts to shoppers

Monday, October 11, 2010 The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-11T07:14:53Z)

Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman to Be Honored at Producers Guild Awards

The actor and his business partner will be handed the coveted Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television for their company produced TV hits. America's top film moguls have unanimously agreed to honor Tom Hanks and his business partner Gary Goetzman at the ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-10-12T06:45:03Z)

Christmas shoppers' skittishness likely to have retailers rolling out the discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending. Gift buyers are likely to scrutinize ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-07T18:39:39Z)

Steamy new Michelle Williams, Ryan Gosling movie slapped with NC-17 rating

In a shocking decision, the Motion Picture Association of America has slapped " Blue Valentine " with the dreaded NC-17 rating. The Weinstein Company has high hopes for the drama and has been planning to mount an awards campaign for the Sundance pickup ... (Source: MSN 2010-10-08T19:07:06Z)

In test, rescuers send rescue capsule nearly all the way to where 33 Chilean miners are trapped

Last update: October 11, 2010 - 3:04 PM SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - Rescuers on Monday finished reinforcing the hole drilled to bring 33 trapped miners to safety and sent a rescue capsule nearly all the way to where the men are trapped, proving the escape route ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-09T23:59:24Z)

Auburn golf takes top honors at Jerry Pate National

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - The 15th-ranked Auburn men's golf team (373-829) earned team and individual medalist honors Tuesday at the Jerry Pate National, defeating top-ranked Florida and No. 4 Alabama at Old Overton Golf Club in Vestavia Hills, Ala. The ... (Source: WSFA 2010-10-13T00:10:10Z)

GOP Hopes for Breakthroughs in Northeast

Three weeks from midterm elections, Republicans speaking up for fiscal conservatism are making strong runs at governorships across the Northeast, where some of the nation's bluest states went big for President Barack Obama two years ago. Democratic ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-12T11:02:45Z)

First of 33 Chilean miners is rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile --- Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 miners to be rescued, has surfaced after 69 days underground. Avalos climbed out of the rescue capsule and was immediately embraced by rescue workers and others, as bystanders cheered and clapped. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-13T03:23:26Z)

'Blue Valentine' NC-17 Update: Weinstein Considers Appeal

Executives from the Weinstein Company are meeting with their lawyers Monday to consider an appeal of the surprise NC-17 rating for their awards hopeful, "Blue Valentine." The drama, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, was slapped with an ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-10-12T01:08:37Z)

Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 miners to be rescued, surfaces after 69 days underground

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 miners to be rescued, has surfaced after 69 days underground. Avalos climbed out of the rescue capsule and was immediately embraced by rescue workers and others, as bystanders cheered and ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-13T03:23:26Z)

GOP eyes gains in Northeast

BOSTON (AP) — Three weeks from midterm elections, Republicans speaking up for fiscal conservatism are making strong runs at governorships across the Northeast, where some of the nation's bluest states went big for President Barack Obama two years ago ... (Source: Norristown Times Herald 2010-10-12T09:08:13Z)

Rangers and ace pitcher Cliff Lee eliminate Rays with 5-1 win, advance to face Yankees in ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG , Fla. - The Yankees may be planning on putting Cliff Lee in pinstripes next season, but right now he wears a Texas Rangers uniform, and that is the biggest reason the Bombers are headed for the Lone Star state for the AL Championship Series ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-13T03:23:26Z)

Hanks, Goetzman to be honoured with 'Norman Lear Achievement Award'

London, Oct 12 (ANI): Tom Hanks and his business partner Gary Goetzman are all set to be honoured at the Producers Guild Awards in January (11). America's top film moguls unanimously agreed to honour the pair with the coveted Norman Lear Achievement Award ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-10-12T11:17:04Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 12, 2010, 7:41 pm

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

Vedanta says Cairn India open offer price final

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Vedanta Resources said on Monday the open offer price for Cairn India's minority shareholders is the final price, but added that it cannot move forward with the offer until it gets regulatory approval. "We have given a very lucrative ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-11T08:26:28Z)

US expert: Chile "good and lucky" but risks remain

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — Chile has done a remarkable job of preparing to rescue 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground, but many risks remain simply because never before has anyone tried to rescue miners from such depths, a U.S. mine safety expert said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-13T02:19:01Z)

Here is the latest Missouri news from The Associated Press, MO

HUMANSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A 4-year-old southwest Missouri boy has died after a chimney collapsed on him while he and a friend played near an abandoned house. KTTS radio reports another 4-year-old boy suffered a broken leg in the accident yesterday in ... (Source: KSPR.com 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

Texas A&M offering cut-rate tickets to Dish subscribers who can't watch Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M is offering a deal to Dish subscribers caught in the middle of a corporate dispute. Dish subscribers stopped receiving access to Fox Sports' 19 regional sports networks, FX and the National Geographic Channel on ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-12T22:44:16Z)

Vedanta likely to raise Cairn open offer price: paper

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India-focused miner Vedanta Resources ( VED.L ), which is bidding for Cairn India ( CAIL.BO ), is likely to raise the open offer price for minority shareholders of the energy explorer, the Business Standard reported on Monday. Vedanta is ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T04:15:55Z)

East Baton Rouge offers gas for guns

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden ... (Source: Hattiesburg American 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners uncertain amid court hearing and new offers

LONDON - Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T16:24:53Z)

U.S. nudges Palestinians to answer Israeli proposal

The United States nudged the Palestinian Authority to make a counter-offer to Israel's proposal for a new freeze on building in Jewish settlements if the Palestinians recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T22:29:57Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T16:47:32Z)

In La., trade your gun for a gasoline gift card

BATON ROUGE — Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden announced the ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-10-12T12:14:20Z)

B.R. churches offer gas for guns

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Four Baton Rouge churches will be offering more than spiritual counseling and messages for redemption next week. They'll be handing out gas cards to anyone who turns in a handgun or assault weapon. Mayor-President Kip Holden announced ... (Source: WWL-TV 2010-10-11T21:26:43Z)

First Chilean miner expected to surface later tonight

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile --- Fresh air and freedom were just hours away Tuesday for the first of 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground for 69 days, men whose endurance and unity captivated the world as the Chilean government meticulously prepared their ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-12T23:05:44Z)

Party staged for heir apparent in North Korea

North Korea- The party in Pyongyang stretched into Monday as North Koreans took the day off to celebrate a major political anniversary and to revel in the unveiling of leader Kim Jong Il's heir apparent, 26-year-old son Kim Jong Un. Families packed baskets ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-12T12:50:08Z)

Liverpool sale heads to court

LONDON -- Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-12T14:16:02Z)

Downtown housing program in full swing

A University of Iowa-Iowa City housing partnership has started to hit its stride, a city planner said. Called the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, the program aims to improve the balance between rental properties and long-term residents in ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2010-10-12T13:47:24Z)

Aggies offer help to Dish subscribers

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M is offering a deal to Dish subscribers caught in the middle of a corporate dispute. Dish subscribers stopped receiving access to Fox Sports' 19 regional sports networks, FX and the National Geographic Channel on Oct. 1 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-12T22:44:16Z)

Missouri-Texas A&M Preview

Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is a big reason why his team is unbeaten, but as the No. 21 Tigers prepare to begin a challenging stretch of their schedule, they are concerned about a hip injury he suffered last weekend. Gabbert will be back under ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-13T01:00:16Z)

University of Iowa and Iowa City offer program to increase homeownership

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa and Iowa City have teamed up for a program to increase homeownership to a wider base of buyers. The program, UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, is renovating houses near downtown. The Gazette says the ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-10-11T13:05:38Z)

Party rolls on as North Korea celebrates its heir apparent

Pyongyang, North Korea — The party in Pyongyang stretched into Monday as North Koreans took the day off to celebrate a major political anniversary and to revel in the unveiling of leader Kim Jong Il's heir-apparent, son Kim Jong Un. Families packed ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-12T04:57:41Z)

Chile official says first miner to surface Tuesday

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The first of 33 trapped miners is expected to be lifted to the surface late Tuesday after surviving more than two months about half a mile below ground, Chilean officials announced. Mining Minister Laurence Golborne announced said ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

Iowa City, University of Iowa unite for housing program

Iowa City, Ia. — The University of Iowa and Iowa City have teamed for a program to increase homeownership to a wider base of buyers. The program, UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, is renovating houses near downtown. The program buys former rental ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-12T09:58:20Z)

Kim Jong Il's No. 1 son has some issues with plan for succession

BEIJING - The casino-loving eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il -- once viewed as his possible successor before trying to sneak into Japan to go to Disneyland -- says he opposes a hereditary transfer of power to his youngest half-brother. It was ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-13T01:07:26Z)

Apple's Jobs is planning to offer iPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google's Android software, Steven P. Jobs, Apple's chief executive, plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-10T01:18:09Z)

Apple Plans to Offer IPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO — Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google 's Android software, Steven P. Jobs , Apple 's chief executive, finally plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-09T01:47:58Z)

No change in open offer price for Cairn India: Vedanta

Mumbai, Oct 11 (PTI) Amid Cairn Energy forming a panel to secure the interest of minority shareholders in the sale of its Indian interest, its suitor Vedanta today ruled out raising the open offer price for minority shareholders. Its open offer itself ... (Source: MSN India 2010-10-11T17:44:48Z)

Newspapers Say Verizon iPhone is a Sure Thing

Last week the Wall Street Journal published a fairly certain report that Apple is indeed preparing an iPhone that'll be running on Verizon network sometime soon. While such reports have been rumor ever since the original iPhone launched years ago, the ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-10-12T13:04:27Z)

Missouri teens to hold vigil against bullying

SPRINGFIELD, MO (AP) - A southwest Missouri group is inviting people to a candle vigil to take a stand against intolerance and bullying. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the GALAXY youth center in Springfield. Maxwell Coffey says he helped ... (Source: Kait 8 2010-10-12T14:44:40Z)

Teens in southwest Missouri plan vigil to reject bullying, offer help to gay teens

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri group is inviting people to a candle vigil to take a stand against intolerance and bullying. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the GALAXY youth center in Springfield. Maxwell Coffey says he helped ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-10-12T12:07:11Z)

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