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Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 11:41 pm

Public backs most high court rulings

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court shifted to the right four years ago when conservative Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. succeeded moderate Sandra Day O'Connor. And if American public opinion is the measure, the Roberts court has made the right call in most of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-17T07:00:36Z)

Hong Kong, Sydney Drop In Mixed Asia; China Rises

HONG KONG -- Asian stocks traded mixed midday Monday, with the banking and resource sectors dragging Hong Kong and Australian markets lower, while mainland Chinese and Japanese stocks pulled higher. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.2% as exporters ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

Liverpool sold to Red Sox owners

LONDON -- Liverpool was sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Friday after a bitter trans-Atlantic court fight with the previous American owners over the storied English soccer club. The $476 million deal with New England Sports Ventures ends the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-15T16:49:57Z)

Ruling deals blow to Obama's handling of terror suspects

WASHINGTON • President Barack Obama's prosecution of major foreign terror suspects in U.S. civilian courts has hit another roadblock, after a judge in New York blocked testimony this week from the government's key witness against a prisoner about to ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-08T08:44:20Z)

Wisconsin Way: Badgers bully Buckeyes and boost Michigan State in Big Ten

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With one powerful performance against Ohio State , Wisconsin shook up the national championship race and muddled the road to the Rose Bowl in the Big Ten. The big winner in the conference on Saturday, however, might have been ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T22:24:01Z)

Universities in Britain Brace for Cuts in Subsidies

LONDON — For months, Britain 's universities have warned in apocalyptic terms about the devastating cuts they face as part of the government's grand plan to reduce public-sector costs. Now, with the government poised next week to announce its ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-16T04:45:47Z)

Phillies even series with Giants

Roy Oswalt pitched eight dominant innings, Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday night to even the NL championship series at one game apiece. A day after Tim Lincecum outdueled Roy Halladay ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T05:12:02Z)

Jump around: Ohio State's stay at No. 1 a short one as Wisconsin bumps Buckeyes

MADISON, Wis. - Ohio State is one and done as No. 1, after Wisconsin bullied the Buckeyes all over the field then celebrated by jumping around on it with a few thousand friends. John Clay ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and James White darted in for ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-10-18T05:12:02Z)

Britain refuses to increase naval presence around Gibraltar

London - The British navy will not increase its presence around its overseas territory Gibraltar, the Foreign Office said Saturday, refusing a request by the island's chief minister. Peter Caruana, had sent a letter to London asking for more support, after ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-16T13:06:52Z)

Roy Oswalt, Jimmy Rollins lead Phillies to 6-1 win over Giants, evening NLCS at 1-1

PHILADELPHIA - This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring dash around the bases. Roy Oswalt pitched eight dominant innings, Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday night to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T05:12:02Z)

Asian Investors Give Tijuana a Thumbs up for Business

An official with a Japanese manufacturing trade group gave a ringing endorsement to doing business in the Mexican border city of Tijuana [last] week. Joji Hiraiwa, secretary of the San Diego-based Japanese Maquiladora Association, thanked local authorities ... (Source: Mexidata.info 2010-10-18T06:16:28Z)

American visits blast site under freedom deal

Tehran, Iran — An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event Sunday that could carry propaganda value at home ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-18T04:57:44Z)

German chancellor called out of touch

BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" is feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of ... (Source: Athens Banner-Herald 2010-10-18T05:40:40Z)

German chancellor: Multiculturalism 'utterly failed'

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" is feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a ... (Source: Mohave Daily News 2010-10-18T04:43:25Z)

Liverpool sale headed for another court battle

L ONDON — Liverpool's proposed sale to the owners of the Boston Red Sox [ team stats ] was stymied Wednesday when its current American owners obtained an injunction in Texas blocking the deal — just as it was about to be approved. Co-owners Tom Hicks ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-14T03:58:03Z)

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian authorities did ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

Asian stocks mostly lower, Google boosts Nikkei

Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday, but Japanese tech shares were boosted by Google's strong earnings. Oil prices fell below $81 a barrel as a month-long rally lost momentum amid the U.S. dollar rising moderately from recent lows. The dollar's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T05:26:21Z)

Under freedom deal, American visits site of Iran blast

TEHRAN, Iran -- An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event Sunday that could carry propaganda value at home ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-18T04:43:25Z)

Parliament panel attacks British defence overspend

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's defence ministry failed to plan properly when buying equipment and raised costs by delaying hardware projects, but scaling back orders may be counterproductive, a parliamentary watchdog said on Friday. The government will on ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-15T06:05:42Z)

Asia Mixed; Chinese Steel Stocks Rise

SINGAPORE—Asian stock markets were mostly lower Monday as Korean shares were struggling after disappointing earnings reports, while steel stocks rose in China on hopes for higher prices for the metal. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.3% at 9,524.55 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T05:47:50Z)

Plea Deal Sought in Guantánamo Case

WASHINGTON — As prosecutors at the naval base at Guantánamo Bay , Cuba, prepare to resume the first trial before a military commission under the Obama administration, government officials and defense lawyers have stepped up negotiations over a potential ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-14T20:11:34Z)

BHP and Rio Scrap $116 Billion Iron Ore Joint Venture

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto scrapped their proposed $116 billion iron-ore joint venture as expected, caving in to opposition from regulators, steelmakers and major investors 16 months after unveiling the plan. The collapse of the deal ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-18T06:02:09Z)

BHP and Rio Abandon Australian Iron Mining Tie-Up

HONG KONG — BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto on Monday pulled the plug on their plans to form a $116 billion iron ore joint venture after regulators in Australia and elsewhere signaled they would block the deal because of competition concerns. A revival of ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T04:43:25Z)

Asian Stocks Fluctuate as Asset Managers Advance; Mazda Falls

Sunday, October 17, 2010 Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fluctuated after completing a seventh weekly advance last week, as Australian asset managers climbed following a private-equity bid for Perpetual Ltd., countering declines among commodity ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-18T05:54:59Z)

Chancellor: German multiculturalism has 'utterly failed'

BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" are feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-10-18T05:26:21Z)

New Liverpool owners: We'll 'try not to create a lot of expectations'

LONDON -- Liverpool players met their new owners Saturday as attention turned from the long and bitter boardroom fight to the fortunes of the relegation-threatened team. American John Henry, who heads New England Sports Ventures which bought Liverpool ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T15:58:40Z)

Asian Stocks Decline After BHP, Rio Cancel Deal; Banks Retreat

Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell after completing a seventh weekly advance last week, with materials companies dropping after BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group scrapped a plan to create the world's largest iron ore producer. BHP sank 1.3 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-18T04:29:06Z)

Wisconsin stuns Buckeyes

MADISON, Wis. — Ohio State is one and done as No. 1, after Wisconsin bullied the Buckeyes all over the field then celebrated by jumping around on it with a few thousand friends. John Clay ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and James White darted in for ... (Source: Nevada Appeal 2010-10-18T05:33:31Z)

Roy Oswalt, Jimmy Rollins help Philadelphia Phillies even NLCS at 1-1 with San Francisco Giants

PHILADELPHIA - This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring dash around the bases. Roy Oswalt pitched eight dominant innings, Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday night to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-18T06:09:18Z)

Rio Tinto, BHP Scrap Venture

SYDNEY—BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd., citing regulatory hurdles, said Monday that they terminated a planned $116 billion deal that would have secured one-third of the world's iron-ore output for the two mining giants. "It became clear that this ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T01:58:46Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 9:41 pm

Big 12 Round up: Longhorns upset No. 5 Nebraska 20-13 in grudge match

LINCOLN, Neb. — Texas left no doubt this time. The Longhorns beat Nebraska fair and square. Garrett Gilbert ran for two touchdowns and Texas' defense shut down Taylor Martinez to lead the Longhorns to a 20-13 upset of No. 5 Nebraska on Saturday, a ... (Source: RedRaiders.com 2010-10-17T06:10:30Z)

Prep Football Roundup: Basalt tramples Cardinals, 38-0

It didn't matter who lined up in the backfield Friday night for Basalt. The Longhorns' offensive line dominated at the point of attack all evening against visiting Grand Valley, helping the team's backs pile up 375 yards on the ground. Basalt jumped out to ... (Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent 2010-10-16T16:48:46Z)

Basalt football runs wild against Grand Valley

BASALT — It did not matter who lined up in the Basalt backfield Friday night. The Longhorns' offensive line dominated at the point of attack all evening against visiting Grand Valley, helping the team's backs pile up 375 yards on the ground. Basalt ... (Source: Aspen Times 2010-10-16T14:18:27Z)

Texas shuts down star Martinez, upsets No. 5 Nebraska 20-13 in Big 12 grudge match

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Garrett Gilbert ran for two touchdowns and Texas ' defense shut down Taylor Martinez to lead the Longhorns to a 20-13 upset of No. 5 Nebraska on Saturday, a crushing first defeat for a Cornhusker team that was out to avenge last year ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-16T23:01:00Z)

Nobody else quite like Cam Newton

AUBURN, Ala. -- You don't have to watch Cam Newton very long to know that he's special. There just aren't a lot of quarterbacks anywhere who can do everything he can. On Auburn's touchdown drive to tie the game, he showed the moves of a tailback on ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-16T20:59:18Z)

Dodgers find cash for pitcher Ted Lilly

So it turns out the Los Angeles Dodgers have enough money to offer multiyear contracts. While awaiting a ruling in owner Frank McCourt's divorce trial, the Dodgers agreed to terms on a new contract with left-hander Ted Lilly, according to baseball ... (Source: Olympian 2010-10-17T15:50:19Z)

Watch Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Live Stream NC

Watch Texas Longhorns vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Live Stream NCAA Football Match Online On PC. Don't Miss the Excitation! Enjoy full Season of NCAA Football Live Streaming Matches with Great Satisfaction! All you need is your PC and an internet connection ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-16T19:04:46Z)

Dodgers agree to three-year deal with Ted Lilly, sources say

LOS ANGELES So it turns out the Los Angeles Dodgers have enough money to offer multiyear contracts. While awaiting a ruling in owner Frank McCourt's divorce trial, the Dodgers agreed to terms on a new contract with left-hander Ted Lilly, according to ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-10-17T03:18:42Z)

FIFA's Temarii acknowledges he made a 'mistake' to talk of World Cup deals

ZURICH - FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has acknowledged he made a mistake talking to undercover reporters about deals for his World Cup hosting vote. Temarii tells The Associated Press that he met FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Sunday to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-17T20:00:51Z)

Deflection saves day for Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Corey Perry deflected Ryan Getzlaf's centering feed past Jason LaBarbera with 5:37 left, and Jonas Hiller made 36 saves in the Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Coyotes on Sunday night. Cam Fowler scored his first NHL goal, Toni Lydman also ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-18T04:14:47Z)

Landing airfare deals

NEW YORK - No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal, like cramming for a final exam. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest, not ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-10-10T02:36:53Z)

Report: U.S. Presses China to Stop Iran Deals

WASHINGTON -- The United States has asked Beijing to do more to stop Chinese companies from providing assistance and expertise to Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons and more powerful missiles, The Washington Post reported late Sunday. A Chinese ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T04:00:28Z)

DODGERS RECAP: Colletti doesn't expect wholesale changes

LOS ANGELES - Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says he doesn't know how much money he can spend to improve the debt-riddled team in 2011, but he doesn't expect major upheaval of the roster. Colletti met Monday with incoming manager Don Mattingly and ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-10-05T05:41:47Z)

FIFA's Temarii: Mistake to talk about WCup deals

ZURICH -- FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has acknowledged he made a mistake talking to undercover reporters about deals for his World Cup hosting vote. Temarii tells The Associated Press that he met FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Sunday to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-17T19:53:42Z)

Nebraska coaches say Martinez will remain starter after his struggle against Longhorns

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Taylor Martinez, pulled in the second half against Texas for ineffectiveness, will remain Nebraska 's starting quarterback for this week's game at Oklahoma State. Coach Bo Pelini and offensive coordinator Shawn Watson said they still ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-17T21:41:04Z)

Texas upsets No. 5 Nebraska 20-13 in grudge match

LINCOLN, Neb. — Garrett Gilbert ran for two touchdowns and Texas' defense shut down Taylor Martinez to lead the Longhorns to a 20-13 upset of No. 5 Nebraska on Saturday, a crushing first defeat for a Cornhusker team that was out to avenge last year's ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-16T23:01:00Z)

Fifa Members Shown Selling World Cup Votes

FIFA's president, Sepp Blatter, promised an "in-depth investigation" into allegations by a British newspaper, The Sunday Times, that two FIFA executive committee members offered to sell their votes in World Cup bidding. Voting for the 2018 and 2022 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T01:44:27Z)

Look now for cheap holiday airline fares

NEW YORK -- No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal, like cramming for a final exam. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-10-17T09:38:05Z)

Report: US asks China to stop deals with Iran

The United States has asked Beijing to do more to stop Chinese companies from providing assistance and expertise to Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons and more powerful missiles, The Washington Post reported Sunday. According to the newspaper, the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-18T03:17:31Z)

Rookie's first goal helps Ducks beat Coyotes

Corey Perry deflected Ryan Getzlaf's centering feed past Jason LaBarbera with 5:37 left, and Jonas Hiller made 36 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night. Cam Fowler scored his first NHL goal, Toni Lydman also ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-18T04:07:37Z)

Watch Texas Longhorns vs 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers live stream

Watch Texas Longhorns vs 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers live stream online free 16th Oct 2010 NCAA Football – game start time Saturday, 3:30 pm ET. Where to Watch Texas Longhorns vs 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers live stream free TV online on 16/10/2010? The video live ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-16T17:53:11Z)

Auburn piles up the yardage, finishes off drives

AUBURN, Ala. - So much for Arkansas having Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn's number. The Tigers, under Malzahn's direction, had a record-setting day in a 65-43 win against the Razorbacks on Saturday. Auburn's 65 points were the most it had scored ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-17T02:35:45Z)

AIA to close IPO institutional books early-source

AIG aims to raise up to $20.5 billion by selling more than half its stake in its Asian life insurance unit through a stock market float in Hong Kong. The source declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media. News of the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-18T03:38:59Z)

Ducks rookie Cam Fowler injured, won't return to game

Rookie defenseman Cam Fowler , who has been the Ducks' best defenseman and probably best player overall this season, left their game against Phoenix on Sunday during the second period after suffering an apparent nose or facial injury. The team said he ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T02:13:05Z)

Auburn football: Dual-threat quaterback Cam Newton gives offensive coordinator Guz Malzahn new tools

AUBURN, Ala. — Gus Malzahn's dwindling detractors often point to his not-so-distant past as a high school coach as the crux of their criticisms of him. But that background has helped Auburn's coordinator be amenable to tailoring the Tigers' offense ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-10-15T05:29:55Z)

Rift widens between China, Norway

China called off several more official visits to and from Norway after the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. Having already cancelled two cabinet-level meetings this week, China called off a trip next week by 17 senior ... (Source: Stuff 2010-10-13T19:01:10Z)

AIG Receives Strong Demand for AIA Group IPO, Reuters Says

American International Group Inc. 's sale of its Asian life insurance business has received strong demand, Reuters reported, citing unnamed people with direct knowledge of the matter. Investors bid for five times the number of AIA Group Ltd. shares being ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-09T15:38:20Z)

AIA Said to Stop Taking Fund Orders for IPO Early

(Updates with size of share sale in second paragraph, demand for shares in sixth.) Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Arrangers of AIA Group Ltd.'s initial public offering, likely to become Hong Kong's largest, will stop taking orders for shares from institutional ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-18T02:56:02Z)

Ryerson's four touchdowns lead Aspen

ASPEN — As Daniel Ryerson jogged to the sideline after finding the end zone for a fourth time Friday night, a familiar face was there to greet him. Injured tailback Nicky Ufkes shed his crutches and leapt into Ryerson's arms. Ryerson picked up his former ... (Source: SnowMassSun.com 2010-10-16T22:46:41Z)

For cheapest holiday season fares, better book soon

No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest, not the longest. The trick: You'll have to ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-10-17T09:02:18Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 8:40 pm

Special touches can create an extraordinary bathroom

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-17T13:27:09Z)

Ron Artest to Go Through With Promise, Raffling off Championship Ring for Mental Health Charities

Ron Artest first thanked everybody in his hood after game seven of the 2010 NBA Finals. Shortly thereafter on his list came his psychiatrist. In early September, Artest stated that he would never put the ring on his finger and instead give it away for the ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-10-16T20:37:50Z)

GM Defends Volt While Critics Say It's Not a Real Electric Car

Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., the largest U.S. automaker, is disputing accusations that its low-emission Chevrolet Volt is a hybrid and not a true electric vehicle a month before the car goes on sale. Auto critics Edmunds.com, Motor Trend and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-11T20:58:05Z)

UPDATE 3-Constellation proposes UniStar transfer to EDF

HOUSTON Oct 15 (Reuters) - Constellation Energy Group Inc ( CEG.N ) offered to transfer its half-interest in a nuclear joint venture to France's Electricite de France SA (EDF) ( EDF.PA ) on Friday at a bargain price, but said a dispute over an unrelated ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T19:20:17Z)

Offer on Calvert Cliffs, with a catch

Constellation Energy offered Friday to sell its 51 percent interest in a nuclear power joint venture to its French partner, but it refused to set aside a hotly disputed option Constellation thinks entitles it to sell the French firm a dozen aging power ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-16T10:07:54Z)

With billions on the line, GM strives to teach US about Volt

D ETROIT — The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car has taken the first lap of its public introduction, as General Motors launches an intensive campaign to explain the unique car, set to go on sale in November, to buyers. The Volt is a multibillion-dollar ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T18:01:32Z)

CVS to pay $75M fine for failing to limit sales of meth ingredient

LOS ANGELES — CVS 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 ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-15T00:22:07Z)

Vehicle Believed to Belong to Missing Springdale Woman Pulled From Beaver Lake

Divers used inflatables and a tow truck to bring the vehicle of a missing Springdale woman to the surface of Beaver Lake Friday evening. Detectives believe the body of Kelly Denise Lockhart, who's been missing since April 2008, may be inside the vehicle ... (Source: KFSM.com 2010-10-15T22:33:33Z)

Attention AOL, Private Equity We Know The Exact Price You Need To Offer For Yahoo

Private equity firms Silver Lake and Blackstone keep calling AOL CEO Tim Armstrong and asking him if he'd like to merge with Yahoo and take the whole thing private. It's all very pie-in-the-sky at the moment; Yahoo hasn't even been included in the talks ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-14T18:45:40Z)

Body Found in Beaver Lake

There's been a possible break in a missing person case out of north Arkansas. Human remains were found in an SUV that was pulled out of Beaver Lake near Springdale. Police say the vehicle is registered to 46-year-old Kelly Lockhart, who disappeared from ... (Source: KTTS 2010-10-17T00:48:22Z)

CVS fined for problem in sales of meth ingredient

For more than a year, CVS Pharmacy Inc. was more than a neighborhood drug store in Southern California and at least four other states. Federal authorities say it was the place of choice for would-be criminals known as "smurfers" to buy a key ingredient ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T05:01:17Z)

SUV with body inside pulled from Beaver Lake in NW Ark. as authorities seek missing woman

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Police say a body has been found in a sport-utility vehicle pulled from Beaver Lake, but would not say if it was that of a woman reported missing more than two years ago. Fort Smith-Fayetteville television station KFSM said the ... (Source: WREG 2010-10-15T23:37:58Z)

Police: Woman Has Purse Stolen While Walking In Mt. Lebanon

THE PITTSBURGH CHANNEL.com A 50-year-old woman had her purse stolen in Mt. Lebanon Friday night after a man threatened he "had a knife," police said. Mt. Lebanon police Lt. Aaron Lauth said the woman was walking in the 600 block of Washington Road at 9:29 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-17T00:12:35Z)

Raffle of Artest Title Ring Set for Dec. 25

With his longheld NBA title goal met, Lakers forward Ron Artest is putting a lasting piece of it on sale for the public, raffling his championship ring online at www.ronartest.com. Tickets are $2 a piece with a minimum purchase of five tickets. The raffle ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-10-17T12:15:34Z)

Arkansas confirms QB Mallett suffered concussion

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn. The university released a two-sentence statement from team athletic trainer Matt Summers on Sunday confirming Mallett's injury ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-17T20:08:01Z)

Toyota says Volt controversy won't hurt GM sales

Detroit - General Motors Co. got a supporter in the fight over whether the Chevrolet Volt is an extended range electric vehicle - or a fancy hybrid. Some critics have seized on the recent disclosure that Volt's gasoline engine provides some forward ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-13T21:45:49Z)

Yahoo Sale Speculation Loses Steam

The buzz Thursday morning was all about reports that AOL and buyout firms might cobble together a complicated bid for Yahoo . But the air might have deflated from that talk by Thursday afternoon: Yahoo shares were up only about 3.8 percent, at $15.83, far ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-14T20:04:25Z)

Ryan Mallett improving after concussion

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett is improving after suffering a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn. The university released a two-sentence statement from team athletic trainer Matt Summers on Sunday confirming ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-17T19:17:54Z)

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)

AT&T to Sell IPad Directly To Businesses

AT&T Inc. said it will market Apple Inc.'s iPad directly to businesses, seeking to tap the increasing appetite within corporations for tablet computers and the wireless applications that make them hum. The company will offer iPad Wi-Fi and 3G models ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-16T17:17:24Z)

Constellation asks $1 for stake in nuclear plant

Constellation Energy Group Inc. offered Friday to sell its stake in a Maryland nuclear plant project to its French partner for $1. Constellation said it would seek reimbursement of $117 million for its share of developing the project. The offer was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T21:50:36Z)

DEALTALK-Bankers balk at AOL-Yahoo deal scenario

AOL reported second-quarter total revenue of $584 million, with $297 million from advertising revenue. Yahoo's advertising revenue made up a majority of its $1.6 billion total revenue over the same period. The combination would lead to a very large content ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T16:14:10Z)

AT&T gets down to business with iPad

The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T is pitching Apple's iPad tablet directly to businesses with a discounted wireless data plan. The move could help AT&T generate more revenue as the market for smartphone plans becomes saturated, the Journal said. It ... (Source: CNET News 2010-10-16T19:54:53Z)

Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority counters municipal merger offer; chairman resigns

The Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority is reluctant to move in with the municipality if it means giving up too much of its independence. The authority's board of directors last night turned down a deal offered by the Mt. Lebanon commissioners that would have ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-16T01:25:21Z)

Designers offer tips for creating a beautiful, personalized but not too lavish bathroom

This photo released by Sarah Dorio shows a bathroom by designer Brian Patrick Flynn and featured on Decor Demon. Flynn favors baths done in all white, black and white, or white with charcoal or black/brown. (AP Photo/Sarah Dorio) NO SALES; MANDATORY DESIGN ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-06T19:30:57Z)

Mt. Lebanon won't assume control of parking authority

Mt. Lebanon won't absorb the long-independent authority that runs the town's parking garages, lots and meters, but it may keep the agency closer. The board of commissioners last night adopted a resolution to move the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Parking Authority ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T04:00:25Z)

Artest Starts Raffle For Championship Ring

Props to Ron Ron for staying true to this word and supporting mental illness and those who seek therapy. From ESPN : "With his longheld NBA title goal met, Lakers forward Ron Artest is putting a lasting piece of it on sale for the public, raffling his ... (Source: SLAM 2010-10-17T06:03:20Z)

AT&T to sell iPad directly to business customers

The company would sell all three iPad Wi-Fi plus 3G models directly to business customers, and will offer post-paid mobile broadband price plans for the iPad through business account representatives, beginning Thursday, Oct. 28. AT&T Inc. publicly ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-10-16T09:03:29Z)

Bathrooms on a budget

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-16T17:24:33Z)

Arkansas says Ryan Mallett suffered concussion

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn. The university released a two-sentence statement from team athletic trainer Matt Summers on Sunday confirming Mallett's ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-17T18:56:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 7:40 pm

Keurig, Green Mountain, Boston Market to partner

Boston Market Corp. will start selling Keurig single-cup coffee at its restaurants this month and have it in 400 stores by early next year, in a deal announced Friday with Keurig Inc. and its owners, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Terms of the deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T21:29:08Z)

Constellation asks $1 for stake in nuclear plant

Constellation Energy Group Inc. offered Friday to sell its stake in a Maryland nuclear plant project to its French partner for $1. Constellation said it would seek reimbursement of $117 million for its share of developing the project. The offer was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T21:50:36Z)

Bathrooms on a budget

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-16T17:24:33Z)

Apple will offer iPhone on Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO – Facing intense competition from phone makers wedded to Google's Android software, Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, finally plans to make the iPhone available on Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:27:06Z)

DEALTALK-Bankers balk at AOL-Yahoo deal scenario

AOL reported second-quarter total revenue of $584 million, with $297 million from advertising revenue. Yahoo's advertising revenue made up a majority of its $1.6 billion total revenue over the same period. The combination would lead to a very large content ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T16:14:10Z)

Offer on Calvert Cliffs, with a catch

Constellation Energy offered Friday to sell its 51 percent interest in a nuclear power joint venture to its French partner, but it refused to set aside a hotly disputed option Constellation thinks entitles it to sell the French firm a dozen aging power ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-16T10:07:54Z)

AOL looking into deal for Yahoo, report says

AOL executives are in discussions with several private equity firms over the possibility of trying to buy rival Internet portal Yahoo Inc., The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The talks are preliminary and so far have not involved anyone from Yahoo ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T00:01:49Z)

For cheapest holiday season fares, better book soon

No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest, not the longest. The trick: You'll have to ... (Source: Medford Mail Tribune 2010-10-17T09:02:18Z)

HSBC's talks for $8 billion Nedbank deal fall through

LONDON/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - HSBC ( HSBA.L ) has ended talks to buy an $8 billion majority stake in South Africa's Nedbank ( NEDJ.J ), leaving it without a clear Africa strategy and handing an opportunity to rival Standard Chartered. HSBC ( 0005.HK ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T13:22:22Z)

Blatter orders FIFA to probe vote-selling claims

LONDON (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed to his executive committee members to stay silent as he launched an immediate investigation into alleged vote-selling ahead of the decision on the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts. Blatter took the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-17T17:09:03Z)

Verizon iPhone Coming Soon Reports Apple

If you are a Verizon user there is a lot of news out in the past week from your company. Now there is new news of Apple bringing out a Verizon iPhone by year end. The new product could be out early next year for Verizon Wireless subscribers. Up til now ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-09T18:08:39Z)

Boston Market is First Fast Casual Chain to Offer Keurig Brewing System

READING, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keurig, Incorporated, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR - News ) and the fast casual chain Boston Market today announced the new distribution of Keurig's gourmet single-cup coffee brewing systems in more ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-15T19:34:36Z)

Look now for cheap holiday airline fares

NEW YORK -- No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal, like cramming for a final exam. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-10-17T09:38:05Z)

AT&T to Sell IPad Directly To Businesses

AT&T Inc. said it will market Apple Inc.'s iPad directly to businesses, seeking to tap the increasing appetite within corporations for tablet computers and the wireless applications that make them hum. The company will offer iPad Wi-Fi and 3G models ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-16T17:17:24Z)

Old Mutual Says HSBC Terminates Offer Talks For Nedbank - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Anglo-South African insurer Old Mutual plc (OML.L: News ) announced that it has been informed that HSBC Holdings plc (HBC: News ,HSBA.L: News ) will not proceed with a partial offer for Nedbank following the expiry of the agreed exclusivity ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-15T09:18:59Z)

Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee and Boston Market Announce Move to Bring Gourmet, Single ...

READING, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Keurig, Incorporated, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) and the fast casual chain Boston Market today announced the new distribution of Keurig's gourmet single-cup coffee brewing systems in more than ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-15T05:01:17Z)

HSBC walks away from Nedbank deal

HSBC has left Old Mutual stunned by pulling the plug on its interest in the Anglo-South African group's stake in Nedbank without warning at the end of two months of due diligence into the South African lender. The UK bank, one of the world's largest ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-10-15T18:58:48Z)

Apple shares top $300 a share for first time

Apple's shares topped $300 for the first time in the company's history Wednesday as stellar iPad sales and a planned expansion into China give investors all the assurance the need for the iPhone maker's already healthy prospects. Shares of Apple Inc ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T21:24:20Z)

Special touches can create an extraordinary bathroom

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-17T13:27:09Z)

AT&T to sell iPad directly to business customers

The company would sell all three iPad Wi-Fi plus 3G models directly to business customers, and will offer post-paid mobile broadband price plans for the iPad through business account representatives, beginning Thursday, Oct. 28. AT&T Inc. publicly ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-10-16T09:03:29Z)

Fifa Members Shown Selling World Cup Votes

FIFA's president, Sepp Blatter, promised an "in-depth investigation" into allegations by a British newspaper, The Sunday Times, that two FIFA executive committee members offered to sell their votes in World Cup bidding. Voting for the 2018 and 2022 ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T01:44:27Z)

AT&T gets down to business with iPad

The Wall Street Journal reports that AT&T is pitching Apple's iPad tablet directly to businesses with a discounted wireless data plan. The move could help AT&T generate more revenue as the market for smartphone plans becomes saturated, the Journal said. It ... (Source: CNET News 2010-10-16T19:54:53Z)

Designers offer tips for creating a beautiful, personalized but not too lavish bathroom

This photo released by Sarah Dorio shows a bathroom by designer Brian Patrick Flynn and featured on Decor Demon. Flynn favors baths done in all white, black and white, or white with charcoal or black/brown. (AP Photo/Sarah Dorio) NO SALES; MANDATORY DESIGN ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-06T19:30:57Z)

UPDATE 3-Constellation proposes UniStar transfer to EDF

HOUSTON Oct 15 (Reuters) - Constellation Energy Group Inc ( CEG.N ) offered to transfer its half-interest in a nuclear joint venture to France's Electricite de France SA (EDF) ( EDF.PA ) on Friday at a bargain price, but said a dispute over an unrelated ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T19:20:17Z)

Attention AOL, Private Equity We Know The Exact Price You Need To Offer For Yahoo

Private equity firms Silver Lake and Blackstone keep calling AOL CEO Tim Armstrong and asking him if he'd like to merge with Yahoo and take the whole thing private. It's all very pie-in-the-sky at the moment; Yahoo hasn't even been included in the talks ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-14T18:45:40Z)

J&J's recalls, drug pipeline & 2 deals likely to dominate 3Q earnings report for investors

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Health care giant Johnson & Johnson will be hoping to take some of the focus off the manufacturing problems that have led to 11 product recalls, multiple government probes and public embarrassment when it reports its third-quarter ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-15T21:29:08Z)

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $258 million to Louisiana

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office had argued the company, through its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., had violated a state law against misrepresentation and fraud. Caldwell's office says Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary sent letters to ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-15T20:10:23Z)

FIFA's Temarii: Mistake to talk about WCup deals

ZURICH -- FIFA executive committee member Reynald Temarii has acknowledged he made a mistake talking to undercover reporters about deals for his World Cup hosting vote. Temarii tells The Associated Press that he met FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Sunday to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-17T19:53:42Z)

Landing airfare deals

NEW YORK - No one wants to pore over holiday airfares, looking for the best deal, like cramming for a final exam. Instead of being a student, be savvy. The travelers who get the best airfares this holiday season will be those who searched the smartest, not ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-10-10T02:36:53Z)

Panel hearings over Merck's dispute with J&J end

Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 | 12:19 a.m. Drugmaker Merck & Co. said Thursday it doesn't expect arbitrators to rule until sometime next year on its multi-billion-dollar dispute with Johnson & Johnson over rights to two lucrative drugs for immune disorders. That's ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-17T07:29:14Z)

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