Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 11:39 pm

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Liverpool owners drop Texas court order, seek damages

LONDON -- Liverpool's American owners dropped their Texas court case against the sale of the club on Friday, removing a major obstacle to a takeover by the parent company of the Boston Red Sox. But they vowed to pursue a $1.6 billion damages claim over ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T05:28:44Z)

LEBANON, IRAN: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit neither routine nor ruinous

Now that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has concluded his controversial two-day tour of Lebanon and returned home without provoking a war with Israel , the real question is what, if anything, has changed? Both Iran's ally in Lebanon, the militant ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-15T16:07:00Z)

North Korea renews threat to attack South Korea over anti-Pyongyang leaflets

SEOUL , South Korea (AP) — North Korea renewed its threat Friday to attack South Korea over anti- Pyongyang leaflets being sent into the country, a sign of lingering tension after the sinking of a South Korean warship. Civilian activists regularly use ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-15T20:53:20Z)

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad mocks Israel near border

B INT JBEIL, Lebanon — Iran 's president taunted archenemy Israel on Thursday from just across the tense border in Lebanon, rallying tens of thousands of Hezbollah supporters as Israeli attack helicopters buzzed in the skies nearby. "The world should ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T16:57:07Z)

South Korea lays to rest top North Korean defector

South Korea held a funeral Thursday for a high-profile North Korean defector who once tutored autocratic leader Kim Jong Il, with officials praising his efforts to resolve rights abuses in his communist homeland. Hwang Jang-yop, a key architect of North ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T12:40:36Z)

Euro Shares Edge Up as Google Boosts Techs

European shares were flat on Friday morning, with technology shares boosted by upbeat results from U.S. peer Google , offsetting falls in heavyweight miners as metals prices eased from earlier highs. Some caution, however, was expected ahead of a speech by ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-15T10:09:05Z)

Gamecocks knock off Alabama

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Steve Spurrier finally delivered South Carolina's biggest win ever. Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes, two to Alshon Jeffery, and Marcus Lattimore scored three times yesterday as the 19th-ranked Gamecocks stunned No. 1 ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-10T07:01:45Z)

Ahmadinejad in south Lebanon on Israel's border

B INT JBEIL, Lebanon — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is speaking at a rally in a southern Lebanese village along the border with his archenemy Israel . The U.S. and Israel have called his trip intentionally provocative. Ahmadinejad arrived ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T04:04:01Z)

Fast start helps No. 19 South Carolina upset No. 1 Alabama

Columbia, S.C. — Steve Spurrier finally delivered South Carolina's biggest win ever. Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown passes, two to Alshon Jeffrey, and Marcus Lattimore scored three times as the 19th-ranked Gamecocks stunned No. 1 Alabama 35-21 on ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T05:07:13Z)

Sanofi, Genzyme offer divergent details of meeting

What really happened during a tete-a-tete last month between Genzyme Corp. chief executive Henri A. Termeer and Christopher A. Viehbacher, his counterpart at Sanofi Aventis SA? Genzyme said Viehbacher suggested the French drug giant might be willing to pay ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-10T07:08:54Z)

Florida pastor Terry Jones wins car for canceling Quran burning

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Car dealer Brad Benson made the pitch to Florida pastor Terry Jones in one of his quirky radio ads: If you don't burn a Quran, I'll give you a new car. He was surprised, though, when a representative for Jones called to collect the ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-16T06:18:50Z)

Chilean miners not detailing their ordeal - yet

COPIAPO, Chile - The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their overnight media ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-16T01:11:02Z)

Chile miners stay mum, will share profits on story

C OPIAPO, Chile — The first rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Sanofi Bid for Genzyme Turns Hostile

PARIS — Sanofi-Aventis , the French drugmaker, turned its $18.5 billion takeover bid for the U.S. biotechnology company Genzyme hostile on Monday but stuck to the same terms. The offer of $69 per share is a premium of 31 percent over Genzyme's one ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-04T11:48:02Z)

North Korea Threatens to Attack if South Resumes Propaganda

SEOUL, South Korea — In the first aggressive threat by North Korea since a new leadership hierarchy was announced last month , the North vowed to attack South Korea if the South resumed a propaganda war along their border, the North's official Korean ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-16T02:51:15Z)

Kritenbrink, Logato earn POW honors

University of South Dakota senior Kristin Kritenbrink and junior Carol Logato have been named the Great West Conference Players of the Week in volleyball, the league announced on Tuesday. It is the second straight weekly honor for both Coyote players, both ... (Source: Vermillion Plain Talk 2010-10-15T22:26:23Z)

Coyotes beat Fighting Sioux 27-17 in homecoming game

Four years. That is the last time the University of South Dakota beat the University of North Dakota. The Coyotes opened up a new chapter and capped off homecoming as they defeated the Fighting Sioux 27-17 Saturday in the DakotaDome. "Anytime we can beat a ... (Source: Volante 2010-10-03T18:15:46Z)

European shares at 5-mth highs; technicals improve

Strong company results improved sentiment. Intel ( INTC.O ) forecast upbeat fourth-quarter sales and margins on Tuesday, JPMorgan ( JPM.N ) on Wednesday posted a 23 percent rise in quarterly profit and LVMH ( LVMH.PA ) beat forecasts on Thursday, with a 14 ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-14T09:13:01Z)

Liverpool Sale to Red Sox Owner Finalized

The battle for ownership of Liverpool F. C. ended Friday with the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, the owners of the Boston Red Sox , for about $480 million. The consummation of the deal came after the outgoing owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Defending Great West champs open hoop practice

Font Size: VERMILLION, S.D. -- The biggest question mark for the University of South Dakota men's basketball team this season will be the front line, but veteran Coach Dave Boots appears to have addressed that issue quite nicely. Boots, entering his 23rd ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-10-16T00:13:46Z)

Pixies play marathon show for Chilean miners

Rockers The Pixies honored the 33 rescued Chilean miners at a show in Santiago on Wednesday night by performing a track for each of the heroes. The men spent two months buried underground following a rock collapse and were rescued one by one during a ... (Source: MSN Music 2010-10-15T17:18:35Z)

Allen recaps recent Alabama, Auburn visits

Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln fell short against Madison (Fla.) on Thursday night, 27-13. It hurt the Trojans that they fell behind 19-0 in the first half. Their second half comeback attempt was fueled by the play of 6-foot-2, 215-pound athlete Javorius Allen ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-15T14:48:16Z)

Miners, telecoms lead European shares to 5-mth highs

LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - European shares hit their highest in more than five months on Thursday, boosted by hopes of more monetary easing in the United States, a robust earnings season, and with miners higher on stronger metals prices. However, a weaker ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-14T11:14:42Z)

Sanofi launches hostile $18.5 bln bid for Genzyme

PARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis( SASY.PA ) launched a hostile bid for Genzyme( GENZ.O ) at $69 per share on Monday, taking its $18.5 billion offer direct to shareholders after Genzyme management refused to negotiate. The move comes a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-04T13:42:34Z)

Chile miners quiet on ordeal details

The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes today, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That could explain ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-15T23:37:58Z)

Pixies Play 33 Songs for 33 Rescued Chilean Miners at Santiago Show

The rockers paid homage to the men, who spent two months buried underground, by performing a track for each of the miners at Santiago's Teatro la Cupula. Rockers Pixies honored the 33 rescued Chilean miners at a show in Santiago on Wednesday night, October ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-10-15T06:41:30Z)

Florida pastor getting car for canceling Quran burning

South Brunswick, N.J. — A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which focus ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-16T04:52:56Z)

Pixies Play Their Longest Set Ever For Chilean Miners

33 songs for 33 miners... On Wednesday night, the Pixies played their first-ever headline show in Chile at the Teatro La Cupula in Santiago. The band's scheduled performance happened to fall on thenight that the 33 miners were rescued after 69 days trapped ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-15T13:15:12Z)

Pastor wins car for canceling Quran burning

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which focus ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-15T12:46:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 10:40 pm

Liverpool Sale to Red Sox Owner Finalized

The battle for ownership of Liverpool F. C. ended Friday with the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, the owners of the Boston Red Sox , for about $480 million. The consummation of the deal came after the outgoing owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Countrywide co-founder, 2 others settle with SEC

Los Angeles — Countrywide Financial Corp. co-founder Angelo Mozilo and two other former executives have agreed to pay tens of millions of dollars to settle civil fraud and insider trading charges with federal regulators, lawyers said in federal court ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-16T05:00:06Z)

"Hobbit" could start shooting as soon as February

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" likely will start shooting in February, if it can overcome one key hurdle. Warner Bros. and MGM, which is acting as co-financing partner, have reached a deal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-16T00:35:14Z)

Government Reports $1 Trillion-Plus Deficit

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration reported Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool soccer club sold after Dallas judge lifts restraining order

Dallas financier Tom Hicks had his ownership of Liverpool Football Club sold from under him Friday after a he ended a legal effort to have a Texas judge halt the sale. Liverpool was officially sold to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Timeline - Ownership battle at Liverpool takes new twist

(Reuters) - The ownership battle for Premier League side Liverpool took a new twist after owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks were granted a temporary restraining order by a Texan court prohibiting the sale of the club Here is a timeline on its ownership ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-14T05:52:35Z)

Chile miners stay mum, will share profits on story

C OPIAPO, Chile — The first rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Chilean miners not detailing their ordeal - yet

COPIAPO, Chile - The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their overnight media ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-16T01:11:02Z)

Court gives Liverpool sale go ahead

The High Court have given RBS the go-ahead to continue with sale of Liverpool FC after granting an anti-suit injuction against Tom Hicks and George Gillett's attempts to block the sale through a Texan court. December, 2006 - Liverpool confirm they have ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-10-14T16:36:49Z)

NYC's Whitney Museum sells buildings to fund move

The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City has sold eight buildings near its Madison Avenue locale, paving the way for construction of a new facility across town. The sale price was not disclosed. But the Whitney told The New York Times on ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T14:33:57Z)

TIMELINE-Ownership battle at Liverpool nearing end

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Premier League side Liverpool inched closer to a sale on Wednesday after a High Court judge ruled against their unpopular American owners and backed the club's board and its right to negotiate a deal. [ID:nLDE69C11S] Here is a timeline ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-13T13:24:44Z)

Deal lobbied state on landfill, documents say

ATLANTA --- While in Congress, Republican Nathan Deal lobbied Georgia's attorney general and top environmental officials to allow development of a landfill that he and his business partner wanted next to their Gainesville auto salvage yard, according to e ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-14T05:52:35Z)

Countrywide execs strike deal with SEC

LOS ANGELES - Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of fraud and insider trading. Mozilo, 71, and two former top ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

'The Hobbit' finally escapes the trolls

It's taken a long time -- longer than it takes most movies to be shot, released and come out on DVD  -- but "The Hobbit" is now a real film. A pair of them. After being widely known for weeks that a deal for to finance the Peter Jackson-directed 3-D ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-16T02:44:05Z)

Deal in place to keep Coyotes in Arizona

The Coyotes may be staying in the desert after all. According to the Phoenix Business Journal, Chicago finance executive Matthew Hulsizer has a deal in place with the NHL that would keep the Coyotes in Arizona. The report also says that Hulsizer has agreed ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-15T20:53:20Z)

Govt. Report: Deficit Exceeds $1 Trillion

(WASHINGTON) — The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections ... (Source: Time 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Matthew Hulsizer has deal in place to buy Phoenix Coyotes

Chicago finance executive Matthew Hulsizer has a tentative deal in place to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the National Hockey League . The sale would keep the Coyotes in Arizona. Hulsizer also has forged lease terms with the city of Glendale to keep the ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-15T19:56:04Z)

Barnes, Deal spar in feisty debate

PERRY – With the election less than three weeks away, Democratic candidate for governor Roy Barnes and Republican Nathan Deal returned to their bare-knuckle slugfest over ethics on Thursday during a feisty debate before hundreds of boisterous spectators ... (Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution 2010-10-15T10:37:43Z)

Yahoo shares rise on talkof buyout bid by group

NEW YORK - Investors are running up the price of Yahoo Inc. shares after a report saying AOL Inc. and a group of private equity firms may bid for the Web company. The stock climbed 68 cents, or 4.5 percent, to close at $15.93 after rising as high as $16.76 ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-16T05:07:15Z)

Daly expresses optimism on sale of Coyotes

While no deal has yet been finalized, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly expressed optimism during a Friday afternoon appearance on NHL Live! that the sale of the Phoenix Coyote franchise to Chicago-based businessman Matthew Hulsizer could happen in the ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-10-16T03:05:34Z)

The Hobbit 's Real Journey Finally Begins...in 3-D!

What seems like eleventy years later, The Hobbit is finally a done deal. MGM, New Line and Warner Bros. have officially greenlighted the two-part Lord of the Rings prequel, featuring the adventures of Frodo's uncle, Bilbo Baggins, with Peter Jackson triple ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-16T00:42:24Z)

Investment vultures increase pressure on Yahoo CEO

With buyout vultures circling the Internet company, Yahoo Inc. CEO Carol Bartz may have to accelerate her timetable for engineering a turnaround if she wants to save her job. Bartz has said it could take a couple more years to revive Yahoo after a long ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T00:22:07Z)

NYC's Whitney Museum sells buildings near current location to fund new museum across town

NEW YORK — The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City has sold eight buildings near its Madison Avenue locale, paving the way for construction of a new facility across town. The sale price was not disclosed. But the Whitney told The New York ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-15T15:24:03Z)

NYC's Whitney Museum sells buildings to fund move

(AP) NEW YORK - The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City has sold eight buildings near its Madison Avenue locale, paving the way for construction of a new facility across town. The sale price was not disclosed. But the Whitney told The New York ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-15T15:52:41Z)

Straight-talking engineer was behind rescue in Chile

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- Three days after 33 men were sealed deep within a gold mine, Andre Sougarret was summoned by Chile's president. The Chilean leader got right to the point: The square-jawed, straight-talking engineer would be in charge of digging ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

AOL, Private-Equity Firms Explore Deal for Yahoo

AOL Inc. and several private equity firms are exploring the possibility of buying Yahoo Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. Silver Lake Partners and Blackstone Group LP are among the firms that have expressed interest in either teaming up ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-13T22:43:05Z)

Report: Nathan Deal asked home county to work on road near his business

Then-U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal tried in 2007 to get Hall County to maintain a private road that runs by his auto salvage yard, WAGA-TV has reported. Hall County officials confirmed Wednesday to the Savannah Morning News that a company the Republican governor ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-10-14T04:26:41Z)

Federal deficit still above $1 trillion

The President Barack Obama's administration on Friday reported a deficit over $1 trillion for the second year in a row, leaving Democrats susceptible to criticism just before the midterm election on Nov. 2. The congressional budget office projected the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Ex-Countrywide executives settle with SEC, avoid trial

LOS ANGELES -- Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial, struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo and two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T03:48:31Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 9:40 pm

The Hobbit 's Real Journey Finally Begins...in 3-D!

What seems like eleventy years later, The Hobbit is finally a done deal. MGM, New Line and Warner Bros. have officially greenlighted the two-part Lord of the Rings prequel, featuring the adventures of Frodo's uncle, Bilbo Baggins, with Peter Jackson triple ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-16T00:42:24Z)

Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool soccer club sold after Dallas judge lifts restraining order

Dallas financier Tom Hicks had his ownership of Liverpool Football Club sold from under him Friday after a he ended a legal effort to have a Texas judge halt the sale. Liverpool was officially sold to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Chilean miners' rescue captivates world

San Jose Mine, Chile — The last of the Chilean miners, the foreman who held them together when they were feared lost, was raised from the depths of the earth Wednesday night — a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted the world. No one has ever ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-14T19:57:15Z)

Traumatized Chile miners face more "anguish"-doctor

COPIAPO, Chile (Reuters) - The 33 Chilean miners rescued after two months trapped in what could have become their underground tomb now face a challenging recovery from emotional trauma that could take weeks or months to unfold. "Various miners are in a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T19:05:58Z)

Countrywide Financial executives to pay tens of millions of dollars in fraud and insider trading case

Countrywide Financial Corp. co-founder Angelo Mozilo and two other former executives have agreed to pay tens of millions of dollars to avoid a trial on civil fraud and insider trading charges, a federal judge said in court Friday. Mozilo and the others ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Search results for Dolby

Dolby Laboratories Inc. surround sound will be used for television shows and movies streamed instantly through Netflix Inc., the companies said Thursday. Los Gatos-based Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and San Francisco-based Dolby (NYSE:DLB) did not disclose ... (Source: Dealerscope 2010-10-15T14:19:38Z)

UPDATE 1-DryShips says drilling contract worth $160 mln, shrs up

Oct 15 (Reuters) - Greek drybulk shipper and deepwater driller DryShips Inc ( DRYS.O ) said its year-long contract to drill five wells off the coast of Africa was worth about $160 million, ending weeks of uncertainty over the value of the deal and sending ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-15T13:15:12Z)

Liverpool Sale to Red Sox Owner Finalized

The battle for ownership of Liverpool F. C. ended Friday with the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, the owners of the Boston Red Sox , for about $480 million. The consummation of the deal came after the outgoing owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Countrywide execs strike deal with SEC

LOS ANGELES - Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of fraud and insider trading. Mozilo, 71, and two former top ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Government Reports $1 Trillion-Plus Deficit

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration reported Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Chile miners quiet on ordeal details

The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes today, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That could explain ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-15T23:37:58Z)

Netflix turns up the sound with Dolby deal

Movie-by-mail business Netflix Inc. inked a deal with San Francisco's Dolby Laboratories to improve the sound of movies streamed over the Internet. Though Los Gatos-based Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) revolutionized the movie rental business with its ubiquitous ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-10-14T17:26:56Z)

Chile's mine rescue caps record of successes

CHILEAN MINERS' rescue from a 69-day ordeal was an enthralling story in many of its aspects, from the drama of men trapped underground to the anxiety of their waiting families to the precarious but ultimately successful rescue operation. But we also found ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-15T04:39:48Z)

DryShips Signs Drilling Contracts - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Drybulk carriers and drilling rigs operator DryShips Inc. (DRYS: News ) Friday said that it has signed a definitive deal through its subsidiary Ocean Rig UDW Inc., with Vanco Overseas Energy Ltd's subsidiaries. Under the agreement, Vanco will ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T12:46:34Z)

Govt. Report: Deficit Exceeds $1 Trillion

(WASHINGTON) — The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections ... (Source: Time 2010-10-15T06:12:52Z)

Agency in deal to settle suits by 9/11 responders

The government authority that owned the World Trade Center has tentatively agreed to pay $47.5 million to settle lawsuits by 9,055 people exposed to toxic dust during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T20:47:22Z)

Port Authority, 9/11 Responders Reach Settlement Deal

Thousands of ground zero workers suing New York City over their exposure to World Trade Center dust have entered a settlement agreement with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the site's owner, which will agree to pay $47.5 million in claims ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-10-12T23:55:51Z)

"Hobbit" could start shooting as soon as February

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" likely will start shooting in February, if it can overcome one key hurdle. Warner Bros. and MGM, which is acting as co-financing partner, have reached a deal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-16T00:35:14Z)

Ex-Countrywide executives settle with SEC, avoid trial

LOS ANGELES -- Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial, struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo and two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T03:48:31Z)

Chilean miners not detailing their ordeal - yet

COPIAPO, Chile - The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their overnight media ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-16T01:11:02Z)

The midterm elections and Medicare for all

As we approach Nov. 2, it's fair to say that in many ways the distortion of political discourse in our country has never been worse. Extreme right-wing personalities - reincarnated Know-Nothings - are elbowing their way into the nightly airwaves via paid ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-15T16:21:19Z)

Federal deficit still above $1 trillion

The President Barack Obama's administration on Friday reported a deficit over $1 trillion for the second year in a row, leaving Democrats susceptible to criticism just before the midterm election on Nov. 2. The congressional budget office projected the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Greek shipping company wins $160m Ghana oil contract

Oct 15 (Reuters) - Greek drybulk shipper and deepwater driller DryShips Inc said its year-long contract to drill five wells off the coast of Africa was worth about $160 million, ending weeks of uncertainty over the value of the deal and sending its shares ... (Source: GhanaHomePage 2010-10-15T14:48:16Z)

Possible deal to settle Sept. 11 responders suits

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The government authority that owned the World Trade Center has tentatively agreed to pay $47.5 million to settle lawsuits by more than 9,000 people exposed to toxic dust during the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Port Authority of ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-10-14T19:42:56Z)

Netflix Taps Dolby for High-Definition Audio

Dolby Digital Plus Brings 5.1-Channel Surround Sound to Movies and TV Shows Instantly Streamed from the Leading Online Movie Subscription Service LOS GATOS, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Dolby ... (Source: HDTV Magazine 2010-10-16T03:41:21Z)

'The Hobbit' finally escapes the trolls

It's taken a long time -- longer than it takes most movies to be shot, released and come out on DVD  -- but "The Hobbit" is now a real film. A pair of them. After being widely known for weeks that a deal for to finance the Peter Jackson-directed 3-D ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-16T02:44:05Z)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Chile miners stay mum, will share profits on story

C OPIAPO, Chile — The first rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T04:17:09Z)

Are the Democrats the True Extremists?

A poll on which party is more dominated by its fringe found that the far left is viewed as more influential than the Tea Parties. So how to explain this , from The Hill's Alexander Bolton? Likely voters in battleground districts see extremists as having ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-16T03:19:53Z)

Can the black vote save the Democrats?

Can it be? Polls are showing black voters to be no less excited about the upcoming midterm elections than they were two years ago during the heyday of Obamamania. I'll believe that when I see it. So far, I'm not seeing it. Although President Barack Obama ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-16T00:13:46Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 15, 2010, 8:39 pm

FOREX-US dollar falls after Bernanke; Aussie hits parity

NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit its lowest in more than eight months against the euro on Friday, while the Australian dollar surged above parity versus the greenback after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reinforced expectations of ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-15T14:05:19Z)

It's official: Another year, another trillion dollar deficit

The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: American Thinker 2010-10-15T14:55:25Z)

Liverpool Sale to Red Sox Owner Finalized

The battle for ownership of Liverpool F. C. ended Friday with the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, the owners of the Boston Red Sox , for about $480 million. The consummation of the deal came after the outgoing owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

4 miners trapped in Ecuadorean gold mine after tunnel collapses; rescue efforts under way

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in southern Ecuador on Friday, trapping four miners 490 feet (150 meters) underground. Authorities said rescue efforts were under way. A miner who survived the cave-in told authorities that four of ... (Source: Daily Press 2010-10-15T22:19:14Z)

Boost Mobile Intros Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage Offering

Wireless carrier Boost Mobile has just announced officially the launch of a new plan for its users, namely Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage, an option that does not require for customers to commit to a contract agreement with the company. Through the new ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-15T12:53:44Z)

Report: AOL considers buying Yahoo

The Associated Press reports: "After snubbing a $47.5 billion buyout offer from the much larger Microsoft Corp. in 2008, Yahoo this time may find itself being courted by a smaller rival with its own problems, AOL Inc." Read more at seattlepi.com ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-14T20:04:25Z)

Sprint to reward Boost customer loyalty with lower fees

Sprint Nextel Corp. plans to offer permanent price cuts to its no-contract Boost Mobile customers who stick around, hoping to cut down its customer churn rate. Boost's Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage offer will allow customers to drive their regular $50 ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-14T05:23:57Z)

Government to report on $1 trillion-plus deficit

The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:08:42Z)

Six of 33 Trapped Miners Rescued in Chile

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- After 69 days trapped in a collapsed mine, 33 Chilean miners are being pulled back to the surface one-by-one in an escape capsule, as family members and countrymen cheer on their arrival. Six men were pulled out in the first six ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-13T09:42:50Z)

Rescued miners OK in hospital, preparing for onslaught of attention as Chile impresses world

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - Chile's 33 rescued miners posed with the president and were poked by doctors on Thursday, itching to reunite with families and sleep in their own beds for the first time since a cave-in nearly killed them on Aug. 5. Relatives were ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T20:33:03Z)

Yahoo Said to Work With Goldman to Fend Off Takeover Approaches

Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Yahoo! Inc., which spurned an unsolicited offer from Microsoft Corp. in 2008, is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help defend against possible takeover approaches, said three people familiar with the matter. While the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-14T05:02:28Z)

Boost Mobile to lower bills for staying onboard

Pre-paid monthly provider Boost Mobile on Thursday announced it will offer a unique Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage plan. Customers who make their payments on time on a regular basis will get their monthly bills reduced from $50 (basic phones) or $60 ... (Source: Electronista 2010-10-14T14:35:08Z)

Seventh of 33 men rescued from Chilean mine

To hugs, cheers and tears, rescuers using a missile-like escape capsule began pulling 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom at last early Wednesday, 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine a half-mile underground. Seven men were pulled out ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T09:28:31Z)

Yahoo Said to Work With Goldman on Takeover Overtures

(Updates with today's trading in third paragraph.) Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Yahoo! Inc., which spurned an unsolicited offer from Microsoft Corp. in 2008, is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help defend against possible takeover approaches, said ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-14T13:45:01Z)

Liverpool completes sale to New England Sports Ventures

L ONDON — Liverpool says the club has been sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] . The 300 million pound ($476 million) takeover by New England Sports Ventures was completed Friday after a bitter court fight with the club's previous ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

As Chile celebrates, mine's future in question

Chileans reveled Thursday in the stunning glory and jubilation of a record-setting mine rescue. As the celebration fades, however, several key questions await resolution. Officials at the copper and gold mine whose collapse trapped the 33 men for more than ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T10:38:54Z)

Chile miners do not disclose ordeal details

The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That could explain ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T18:23:01Z)

Ecuador: 4 Miners Trapped After Tunnel Collapses, LT

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) A tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in southern Ecuador on Friday, trapping four miners 490 feet (150 meters) underground. Authorities said rescue efforts were under way. A miner who survived the cave-in told authorities that four of his ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-10-16T03:05:34Z)

Chile miners quiet on ordeal details

The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes today, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That could explain ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-15T23:37:58Z)

Brazil's Bovespa hits year high on liquidity hopes

SAO PAULO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index hit a new high for the year on Friday as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said current economic conditions warranted further monetary policy easing. The index rose 0.6 percent ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-15T13:36:41Z)

Ecuador: 4 miners trapped after tunnel collapses

A tunnel collapsed in a gold mine in southern Ecuador on Friday, trapping four miners 490 feet (150 meters) underground. Authorities said rescue efforts were under way. A miner who survived the cave-in told authorities that four of his colleagues remain ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T02:01:08Z)

Feds fine CVS $75M for sales of meth ingredient

C VS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $75 million in fines for allowing repeated purchases of a key ingredient in the making of methamphetamine in at least five states that also led to a spike in Southern California drug trafficking, authorities said Thursday ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T05:51:23Z)

First of 33 Chilean miners rescued

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile - The first two of 33 men trapped in a collapsed mine were rescued early Wednesday after 69 days underground, pulled to freedom at last in a missile-like escape capsule to the cheers of family and countrymen. Rescued first was ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-14T07:04:10Z)

CVS Fined For Not Tracking Drug Sales

LOS ANGELES -- In order to comply with federal drug regulations, CVS Pharmacy Inc. employed a new automated system three years ago to keep tabs on the sale of one of methamphetamine's main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, that is often found in cough and cold ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-10-15T10:30:34Z)

CVS fined for problem in sales of meth ingredient

In order to comply with federal drug regulations, CVS Pharmacy Inc. employed a new automated system three years ago to keep tabs on the sale of one of methamphetamine's main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, that is often found in cough and cold remedies. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T09:47:37Z)

Tom Hicks-owned Liverpool soccer club sold after Dallas judge lifts restraining order

Dallas financier Tom Hicks had his ownership of Liverpool Football Club sold from under him Friday after a he ended a legal effort to have a Texas judge halt the sale. Liverpool was officially sold to Boston Red Sox owners New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

Prices undermined by poorly received 30-year sale

NEW YORK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury debt prices fell on Thursday following a poorly received auction of reopened 30-year Treasury bonds as traders closed out bets ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday. The long bond ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-10-14T20:18:44Z)

From the News-Sentinel

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is set to report today that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections ... (Source: FortWayne.com 2010-10-15T14:19:38Z)

Chile's textbook mine rescue brings global respect

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. Chile's 33 rescued miners have met with the country's president in the hospital ward where they're being checked after being pulled from the mine. Doctors say most are doing well and several are expected to be released ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-14T15:46:43Z)

Haunted by the world, miners guard their 'miraculous' story of survival in Chile

The first rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes Friday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their media stardom. That could explain why ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

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