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

Quaids a no-show at hearing

Aprosecutor says Randy Quaid and his wife have failed to show up at a court hearing stemming from their arrests last month on suspicion of illegally squatting at a home. Santa Barbara Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter says a judge issued $50,000 ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-10-19T08:31:17Z)

Anne Hathaway 'A Wreck' Filming Sex Scenes With Jake Gyllenhaal In 'Love & Other Drugs'

Anne Hathaway was an emotional wreck filming sex scenes with Jake Gyllenhaal for new movie Love & Other Drugs and "cried every single day" she had to strip off for the cameras. Hathaway hooks up with her Brokeback Mountain co-star, who plays a Viagra ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-19T10:47:18Z)

Blackberry's RIM sees UAE as profit destination

Bangalore: Of late maker of Blackberry was in news for potential ban on its services in Gulf state. However,after averting the ban Blackberry has come up with the new series of smartphones in Middle East market.The UAE was the first country to threaten to ... (Source: Silicon India 2010-10-18T18:55:15Z)

Summary Box: EU nations reach deal on hedge funds

HEDGE FUNDS REINED IN: European finance ministers on Tuesday agreed to tighten regulation of hedge funds. The agreements sets out requirements for risk management and transparency about who runs the funds. BORDER CROSSING: The agreement introduces a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

Daily Beast pulls out of merger talks with Newsweek

NEW YORK — The Daily Beast, a news-and-commentary website, has withdrawn from talks with Newsweek magazine about a possible merger, according to a person familiar with the matter. The two parties had been discussing a deal that would make Daily Beast co ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-19T06:58:14Z)

ALCS: Texas Rangers rout New York Yankees in the Bronx

NEW YORK -- No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees and now just one win from their first trip to the World Series. Bengie Molina hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, Josh Hamilton added a pair ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T05:45:28Z)

Oregon Suing University Of Phoenix For $10M

SALEM, Ore. -- The state of Oregon is suing an Arizona company to recover $10 million. Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler and Attorney General John Kroger have filed a securities fraud lawsuit against Apollo Group Inc., the parent company of University of ... (Source: kptv.com 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Rangers power past Yankees, take 3-1 lead in ALCS

NEW YORK -- No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees and now only one victory from their first trip to the World Series. Bengie Molina hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, Josh Hamilton added a ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-20T05:38:18Z)

Oregon AG sues University of Phoenix for $10 million

SALEM – The nation's largest for-profit college, University of Phoenix, is getting sued by Oregon for allegedly misleading students and the state on how it deals with student loans. Karen Johnson said she insisted on paying for classes herself when she ... (Source: kgw.com 2010-10-19T15:19:19Z)

Quaids a no-show for squatting hearing

A US prosecutor says Randy Quaid and his wife have failed to show up at a US court hearing stemming from their arrests last month on suspicion of illegally squatting at a home. Santa Barbara Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter says a judge issued ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-18T22:51:28Z)

Anne Hathaway finds love again

Star of Princess Diaries and the Devil Wears Prada, 27 year-old Anne Hathaway has reached a point in her life where she can actually joke and talk about her former flame Raffaello Follieri. In her new Vogue magazine interview when asked to name her "deal ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-19T11:23:05Z)

Rangers pound Yankees to brink of elimination in ALCS

New York — No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees and are now just one win from their first trip to the World Series. Bengie Molina hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, Josh Hamilton added a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T05:45:28Z)

RIM signs new deal with UAE

DUBAI, Oct 19, 2010 (Arab News - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has signed a deal with the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) to improve e-government services, RIM's co-chief ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-19T02:40:32Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

Kerry Collins defeats Trent Edwards in battle of backups

Jacksonville, Fla. — Tennessee's Vince Young watched from the sideline. Jacksonville's David Garrard was in the locker room. Both starting quarterbacks were knocked out of Monday night's game, turning things over to veteran Kerry Collins and recently ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-19T19:29:51Z)

UAE signs agreement with BlackBerry maker

(MENAFN) Canadian BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has signed a new agreement with the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and telecom service providers etisalat and du to enable advanced e-government services in the country ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-10-19T08:45:36Z)

More Chatter About a Newsweek-Daily Beast Deal

As speculation continues about a merger between The Daily Beast, the news and opinion site owned by Barry Diller, and Newsweek , The Wall Street Journal reports that the likelihood of a deal is increasing. The Journal, citing people familiar with the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

Young leaves Titans-Jags game with leg injury

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young left the game midway through the first quarter when he fumbled the snap and Terrance Knighton of the Jacksonville Jaguars fell on his left leg. Young, who threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-19T01:14:38Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Newsweek and Daily Beast End Deal Talks

Is one media company big enough for Barry Diller , Tina Brown and Sidney Harman? Apparently not. After weeks of talks between The Daily Beast and Newsweek about a partnership, and much speculation in the media — would they or wouldn't they? — the ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-19T09:35:43Z)

JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater Avoids Jail

Steven Slater , the JetBlue flight attendant and self-professed "bag Nazi" who made a dramatic emergency slide exit from a JetBlue plane in August, pleaded guilty today to criminal mischief charges as part of a deal to avoid jail time. Appearing in Queens ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-19T17:21:00Z)

Week 7 matchup: Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans

Who will play QB? Not long ago, this game figured to be a showdown between Eagles QB Michael Vick and Titans QB Vince Young. But it looks like that won't be the case. Kevin Kolb willa play again in place of Vick, while Young's status is unclear after ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-20T04:05:15Z)

JetBlue flight attendant Slater pleads guilty in meltdown incident

NEW YORK — The flight attendant whose job-quitting meltdown landed him in court pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief on Tuesday and will undergo at least a year of counseling and substance-abuse treatment. "At the end of the day, I'm a grown-up ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-19T22:14:29Z)

JetBlue 'I'm Outta Here' Guy Avoids Jail

The JetBlue Airways Corp. flight attendant whose job-quitting meltdown landed him in court avoided jail time in a plea deal Tuesday that requires him to undergo counseling and treatment for a least a year. Steven Slater spoke politely and calmly as he ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-19T19:44:10Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

EU ministers near deal on hedge funds

EU officials say they are near an agreement on new regulations for hedge funds. Governments have been wrestling for months over a so-called European passport for the freewheeling funds, which cater to rich and institutional investors. The passport would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T10:04:21Z)

HATHAWAY WAS 'A WRECK' FILMING SEX SCENES WITH GYLLENHAAL

ANNE HATHAWAY was an emotional wreck filming sex scenes with JAKE GYLLENHAAL for new movie LOVE & OTHER DRUGS and "cried every single day" she had to strip off for the cameras. Hathaway hooks up with her Brokeback Mountain co-star, who plays a Viagra ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-18T20:13:59Z)

Oregon sues University of Phoenix for $10 million

SALEM – The nation's largest for-profit college, University of Phoenix, is getting sued by Oregon for allegedly misleading students and the state on how it deals with student loans. Karen Johnson said she insisted on paying for classes herself when she ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T14:14:53Z)

Randy Quaid and wife fail to appear in Santa Barbara on felony vandalism case; warrants issued

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — A prosecutor says Randy Quaid and his wife have failed to show up at a court hearing stemming from their arrests last month on suspicion of illegally squatting at a home. Santa Barbara Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-18T21:25:34Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 10:40 pm

JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater Avoids Jail

Steven Slater , the JetBlue flight attendant and self-professed "bag Nazi" who made a dramatic emergency slide exit from a JetBlue plane in August, pleaded guilty today to criminal mischief charges as part of a deal to avoid jail time. Appearing in Queens ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-19T17:21:00Z)

JetBlue 'I'm Outta Here' Guy Avoids Jail

The JetBlue Airways Corp. flight attendant whose job-quitting meltdown landed him in court avoided jail time in a plea deal Tuesday that requires him to undergo counseling and treatment for a least a year. Steven Slater spoke politely and calmly as he ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-19T19:44:10Z)

Brilliant Cliff Lee, Texas Rangers Dominate New York Yankees in ALCS Game 3

For the first time in my time as a baseball observer, the Texas Rangers have a decent pitching staff. Since their move to Arlington from our nation's capital in 1972, they have been known more for humidity and homeruns than their pitching prowess. Since ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-19T22:28:48Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

Reportlinker Adds Melamine: World Market Outlook and Forecast

The report analyzes worldwide markets for Melamine, including Europe , Asia , North America . It provides the most complete and current analytical account of the following areas: Melamine producers, plant-by-plant capacities, supply/demand, future demand ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-19T17:35:19Z)

Platinum Equity buys American Commercial Lines

American Commercial Lines Inc. is being sold to an affiliate of Beverly Hills' Platinum Equity in a deal valued at about $777 million, the companies announced Monday. The deal has been recommended unanimously by a special committee of independent directors ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-18T20:56:56Z)

EU ministers near deal on hedge funds

EU officials say they are near an agreement on new regulations for hedge funds. Governments have been wrestling for months over a so-called European passport for the freewheeling funds, which cater to rich and institutional investors. The passport would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T10:04:21Z)

Collins clicks as Titans roll over Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Vince Young watched from the sideline. David Garrard was in the locker room. Both starting quarterbacks were knocked out of last night's game, turning things over to veteran Kerry Collins and recently signed Trent Edwards. The backups ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-19T14:50:41Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Dynegy To Investors: Blackstone Deal or Bust

Responding to complaints from some investors, including Carl Icahn , energy firm Dynegy said there is "significant downside risk" to shareholders if they turn down a pending sale to Blackstone Group for $542 million. The full letter from Dynegy is ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

Greek minister: No further bailout needed in 2013

Greek finance minister George Papaconstantinou says that there will be no need for a new emergency bailout loan when the current one expires in 2013 but refuses to rule out extending the repayment period. Papaconstantinou says in an interview published ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T21:48:14Z)

Dynegy again defends Blackstone deal

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. power company Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) defended on Tuesday its proposed sale to private equity firm Blackstone Group LP ( BX.N ), which has come under fire from investor Carl Icahn. Blackstone agreed to buy the struggling power ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T14:00:34Z)

Rangers pound Yankees to brink of elimination in ALCS

New York — No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees and are now just one win from their first trip to the World Series. Bengie Molina hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, Josh Hamilton added a ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T05:31:09Z)

UPDATE 1-Dynegy agains defends Blackstone deal

NEW YORK Oct 19 (Reuters) - U.S. power company Dynegy Inc ( DYN.N ) defended on Tuesday its proposed sale to private equity firm Blackstone Group LP ( BX.N ), which has come under fire from investor Carl Icahn. Blackstone agreed to buy the struggling power ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-19T13:31:56Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

Kerry Collins defeats Trent Edwards in battle of backups

Jacksonville, Fla. — Tennessee's Vince Young watched from the sideline. Jacksonville's David Garrard was in the locker room. Both starting quarterbacks were knocked out of Monday night's game, turning things over to veteran Kerry Collins and recently ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-19T19:29:51Z)

DragonWave and HFCL Address Strategic Indian Market by Forming Joint Venture

DELHI, INDIA--(Marketwire - 10/19/10) - DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI - News )(NASDAQ: DRWI - News ), a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, and Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. (HFCL), one of India's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-19T20:12:48Z)

CPS agrees to build library inside Whittier

Chicago Public Schools agreed Monday to lease a field house next to Whittier Elementary School to a community group for $1 a year and build a library inside the school. The action comes as a group of Pilsen parents continued a sit-in to gain control of the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-19T08:59:55Z)

Young leaves Titans-Jags game with leg injury

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young left the game midway through the first quarter when he fumbled the snap and Terrance Knighton of the Jacksonville Jaguars fell on his left leg. Young, who threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-19T01:14:38Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

IMF, markets discussing Greek debt repayment -Greece

ATHENS Oct 13 (Reuters) - The possibility of extending Greece's aid repayments in an EU/IMF bailout deal is being discussed within the IMF and in international markets, a Greek government spokesman said on Wednesday. "There is a discussion in the framework ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-13T11:51:41Z)

Deal of the day: 250 new jobs at Groupon

A $3.5 million business investment package will create 250 new jobs at Chicago-based Groupon Inc., the nation's leading social shopping website, the governor's office announced Tuesday. Gov. Pat Quinn made the announcement Tuesday at Groupon's River West ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-19T21:10:04Z)

JetBlue attendant who deployed chute slide in meltdown due in NYC court; plea deal possible

NEW YORK (AP) — The former flight attendant whose famous New York City meltdown landed him in court is scheduled for another hearing and may avoid jail time. Steven Slater was scheduled for a hearing Tuesday. He's charged with criminal mischief, reckless ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-19T11:01:37Z)

CPS Offers Deal With Protesting Parents

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman and a Chicago alderman late Monday afternoon offered a resolution to parents who'd taken a weeks-old protest from a Pilsen field house to the school district's Loop offices. The parents have been protesting the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T22:51:28Z)

American Commercial Lines to be sold

American Commercial Lines Inc. is being sold to an affiliate of Platinum Equity in a deal valued at about $777 million, the companies announced Monday. The deal has been recommended unanimously by a special committee of independent directors. It must be ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Greece discussing prolonging EU/IMF aid repayment - finmin

ATHENS Oct 11 (Reuters) - Greece is discussing prolonging the repayment of a 110 billion euro ($153.4 billion) EU/IMF bailout deal, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou told Greek Skai television on Monday. "It is an ongoing discussion, there is no ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T16:40:23Z)

Jeffboat owner to be bought by private equity firm

A private equity firm has proposed to buy American Commercial Lines, owner of the Jeffboat shipyard in Jeffersonville, Ind., in a $777 million deal, the inland marine-shipping company said Monday. The company employs about 1,000 in Jeffersonville between ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-10-18T23:48:44Z)

CPS Offers Deal to Protesting Parents

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman and a Chicago alderman late Monday afternoon offered a resolution to parents who'd taken a weeks-old protest from a Pilsen field house to the school district's Loop offices. The parents have been protesting the ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2010-10-18T22:51:28Z)

Texas Rangers lead New York Yankees 3-1 in ALCS

NEW YORK - No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees and now just one win from their first trip to the World Series. Bengie Molina hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, Josh Hamilton added a pair ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-20T05:31:09Z)

Summary Box: EU nations reach deal on hedge funds

HEDGE FUNDS REINED IN: European finance ministers on Tuesday agreed to tighten regulation of hedge funds. The agreements sets out requirements for risk management and transparency about who runs the funds. BORDER CROSSING: The agreement introduces a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 9:40 pm

USC versus Stanford....What is Your deal???

So Stanford Cardinal is 10 point favorites against our Trojans.. no problem... expect USC to be ready for the third best QB in the Pac 10 (the Conference of quarterbacks!) Matt Barkley, the nation's top I'll have to check the stats to be sure, but I don't ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-09T20:46:08Z)

Harrah's Files Plan to Sell Shares

Harrah's Entertainment , the biggest casino operator in the world, disclosed on Monday that it planned to sell some $575 million worth of shares in an initial public offering. The share sale would be in addition to a sale planned by the hedge fund ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-19T06:36:45Z)

Cliff Lee cuts down Yankees, Rangers take 2-1 lead

New York — Cliff Lee stumbled as he stepped up to his seat at the postgame podium. "Booby trap right here," he said with a grin. That was about his only slip-up all night. The ace of October went through the New York Yankees like a buzzsaw again ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T02:25:02Z)

Monta Ellis For Carmelo Anthony: Could This Deal Work For The Warriors?

The 2010-11 edition of the Golden State Warriors should be an improved version over last season's model, but if the new owners really want to show how dedicated they are to winning, why not explore a trade for Carmelo Anthony? Anthony has made it clear ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-08T19:35:44Z)

Banks shared clients' profits only, not losses

JPMorgan Chase & Company has a proposition for the mutual funds and pension funds that oversee many Americans' savings: Heads, we win together. Tails, you lose - alone. Here is the deal: Funds lend some of their stocks and bonds to Wall Street, in return ... (Source: MSN India 2010-10-19T08:09:49Z)

JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater Avoids Jail

Steven Slater , the JetBlue flight attendant and self-professed "bag Nazi" who made a dramatic emergency slide exit from a JetBlue plane in August, pleaded guilty today to criminal mischief charges as part of a deal to avoid jail time. Appearing in Queens ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-19T17:21:00Z)

European Peripheral Bonds Drop on China Rates, Stocks' Decline

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bonds from so-called peripheral European nations declined relative to German bunds after China raised its key lending rate to curb inflation and stocks reversed their earlier gains, fueling demand for safer assets. Greek government ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T15:47:57Z)

Warriors 100, Trail Blazers 78

OAKLAND, Calif. -- David Lee had 21 points and 12 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the preseason, Monta Ellis scored 22 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-78 on Monday night. Stephen Curry added 11 points and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-19T05:10:51Z)

Texas pain-saw massacre: NY in a 3-1 mess

NEW YORK -- Catcher Bengie Molina has put the Rangers within one win of the World Series. The Rangers even have a chance to wrap up the American League Championship Series without having to play another game in Arlington against the Yankees or use Cliff ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-20T04:26:43Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Rangers-Yankees musings on ESPN Radio

Ben and Skin go "Inside the Clubhouse" with Rangers P C.J. Wilson as he gears up for his Game 5 start on Wednesday. Jayson Stark shares his thoughts on Cliff Lee's dominance of the Yankees . ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville explains why Rangers pitcher ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-19T21:24:23Z)

Harrah's going public again

Most proceeds from stock sale would fund casino developments in Ogio and Vegas Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest casino company, plans to go public again three years after two buyout firms took it private in a $30.7 billion deal that pushed ... (Source: TheDay 2010-10-19T08:09:49Z)

Goodnight on the road to China

Last year Kokomo mayor Greg Goodnight went to Italy to meet with the heads of Fiat and other Italian companies, and this year he has been asked to travel with Gov. Mitch Daniels to China. "It is an honor to be included with the group," said Goodnight ... (Source: Kokomo Perspective 2010-10-19T14:43:31Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

JetBlue Attendant In Famous Meltdown Due In Court

New York -- The former flight attendant whose famous New York City meltdown landed him in court is scheduled for another hearing and may avoid jail time. Steven Slater was scheduled for a hearing Tuesday. He's charged with criminal mischief, reckless ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-10-20T04:19:34Z)

JetBlue 'I'm Outta Here' Guy Avoids Jail

The JetBlue Airways Corp. flight attendant whose job-quitting meltdown landed him in court avoided jail time in a plea deal Tuesday that requires him to undergo counseling and treatment for a least a year. Steven Slater spoke politely and calmly as he ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-19T19:44:10Z)

Italian president to visit China: FM

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Giorgio Napolitano is scheduled to pay a state visit to China from Oct. 24 to Oct.30, a spokesman said here on Tuesday. Napolitano will visit China as a guest of Chinese President Hu Jintao, Chinese Foreign ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-19T12:13:12Z)

USC midseason: Transitioning Trojans optimistic

Devon Kennard walked off the field with a smile on his face, a rarity in recent weeks for the sophomore middle linebacker. USC had just completed its finest performance of the season in a 48-14 victory over Cal. As Kennard departed the Coliseum turf, he ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T04:12:24Z)

Summary Box: EU nations reach deal on hedge funds

HEDGE FUNDS REINED IN: European finance ministers on Tuesday agreed to tighten regulation of hedge funds. The agreements sets out requirements for risk management and transparency about who runs the funds. BORDER CROSSING: The agreement introduces a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

Harrah's Entertainment Inc Makes New Public Offering

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has again offered it's assets for public investment. Just three years ago two buyout firms took it private in a $30.7 billion deal that created a substantial debt load. An amended regulatory filing put the opportunity on the ... (Source: Online-Casinos.com 2010-10-19T18:39:44Z)

UPDATE 1-EU finmins near deal on tougher budget rules

There was also agreement that euro zone countries which have serious macroeconomic imbalances could be fined, but no amounts of fines or other sanctions were likely to be decided on Monday, sources said. Such details would be left for further work after an ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-18T15:34:49Z)

EU Governments Reach Deal On Sanctions, Possible Treaty Changes

LUXEMBOURG (Dow Jones)--European Union governments reached a deal Monday to tighten rules governing the bloc's public finances, handing more power to the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, to act against countries that violate them. EU finance ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Banks shared clients' profits only, not losses

Here is the deal: Funds lend some of their stocks and bonds to Wall Street, in return for cash that banks like JPMorgan then invest. If the trades do well, the bank takes a cut of the profits. If the trades do poorly, the funds absorb all of the losses ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-10-19T04:20:45Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

EU ministers near deal on hedge funds

EU officials say they are near an agreement on new regulations for hedge funds. Governments have been wrestling for months over a so-called European passport for the freewheeling funds, which cater to rich and institutional investors. The passport would ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-19T10:04:21Z)

EU finmins near deal on tougher budget rules

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 18 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers agreed on Monday that sanctions for breaching EU deficit and debt limits should be almost automatic, but were still discussing how fast they should kick in, EU sources said. EU finance ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-18T16:17:46Z)

At the midpoint of his first season as USC coach, Lane Kiffin thinks his team is getting better.

He knows quarterback Matt Barkley is. Kiffin said Sunday that the sophomore quarterback would be "one of the front-runners" for the Heisman Trophy if the Trojans hadn't lost two games. "He's playing extremely well," Kiffin said. Barkley (Mater Dei High ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T03:38:59Z)

Banks share clients' profits, but not their losses

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a proposition for the mutual funds and pension funds that oversee many Americans' savings: Heads, we win together. Tails, you lose — alone. Here is the deal: Funds lend some of their stocks and bonds to Wall Street, in return ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-10-19T11:01:37Z)

Recap: Golden State vs. Portland

Monta Ellis scored a game-high 22 points and David Lee added 21 points and 12 rebounds, as the Golden State Warriors upended the Portland Trail Blazers, 100-78, in preseason action. Stephen Curry chipped in 11 points for the Warriors, who received eight ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-19T13:17:37Z)

Tiscali and Zte in ultra-wideband deal in Italy

ROME (AP) -- Internet service provider Tiscali SpA and Zte, a Chinese maker of telecommunications equipment, have made a partnership deal for development of ultra-wideband in Italy. The deal was signed Thursday in Rome in the presence of visiting Chinese ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-07T17:20:55Z)

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

US STOCKS-Futures fall on Apple, IBM as China lifts rates

NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as results from consumer and technology titans Apple and IBM disappointed investors and raised doubts about the strength of earnings in the third quarter. Further weighing on stocks ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T11:58:53Z)

Cliff Lee shows Yankees his stripes

N EW YORK - The latest in Cliff Lee's mind-blowing string of dominating postseason starts may not have been worth all the money in the world. But, for the New York Yankees , it must be worth every available cent in their ample budget. Lee didn't put ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-20T02:10:43Z)

US stock futures fall before Goldman, BofA results

* U.S. stock index futures pointed to a weaker start for Wall Street on Tuesday after iPad maker Apple ( AAPL.O ) reported fiscal fourth-quarter sales of the gadget and gross margins, which came in below expectations, and issued a conservative outlook for ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T08:52:46Z)

Titans Demolish Jaguars; Vince Young, Garrard Injured

Jacksonville, FL, United States (AHN) - Backup quarterback Kerry Collins stepped up for the injured Vince Young, leading the Tennessee Titans to a 30-3 demolition of the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday night at EverBank Field. Young left the tilt after ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-19T09:14:14Z)

Rangers' Lee stifles Yankees with ease

NEW YORK - He had hovered over this American League Championship Series for the past four days, without so much as throwing a pitch. Such is the power of Cliff Lee. Fans of the Texas Rangers were counting down the hours until they could get him on the ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-20T00:51:58Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

Ginseng prices at highest in decades

WAUSAU — Wisconsin's ginseng crop is commanding the highest prices in decades. Nearly a dozen buyers from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and both U.S. coasts are in central Wisconsin to bargain for prices for the ancient medicinal root during the harvest ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-19T12:48:59Z)

Prices for ginseng highest in decades

WAUSAU, Wis. — Wisconsin's ginseng crop is commanding the highest prices in decades. Nearly a dozen buyers from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and both U.S. coasts are in central Wisconsin to bargain on prices for the ancient medicinal root during the ... (Source: AG Week 2010-10-19T17:56:47Z)

Ginseng prices highest in decades

Nearly a dozen buyers from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and both U.S. coasts are in central Wisconsin to bargain on prices for the ancient medicinal root during the harvest this fall. The ginseng root crop is going for an average $40 a pound this season ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-10-19T08:52:46Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

Chinese central bank jars oil prices

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices dropped sharply Tuesday morning to under $82 per barrel after the People's Bank of China raised interest rates to slow its economy. The bank said it would raise the one-year yuan interest rate to 5.56 percent ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-19T18:03:57Z)

New York Yankees lose Mark Teixeira to injury, have two disputed drives to rightfield in Game 4 ...

NEW YORK — Game 4 of the AL Championship Series was marked by pain and controversy. Mark Teixeira, the Yankees' No. 3 hitter and first baseman, had to be helped off the field after straining his right hamstring running out a fifth-inning ground ball and ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-20T03:22:18Z)

US STOCKS-Futures fall, weighed by Apple, IBM

NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as technology titans Apple and IBM disappointed investors and raised doubts about the strength of earnings in the third quarter. * Apple Inc's ( AAPL.O ) shares, which hit a lifetime ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T11:23:05Z)

US GAS: Futures Rise From 13-Month Lows On Bargain Buying

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Natural gas futures rose Tuesday on bargain buying as market participants took the opportunity to buy after prices plunged to 13-month lows. Natural gas for November delivery settled up 8.2 cents, or 2.4%, to $3.513 a million British ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-19T19:51:19Z)

Lee, Hamilton Give Rangers 2-0 Lead Over Yankees

Cliff Lee breezed through his first nine batters and Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer off Andy Pettitte, giving the Texas Rangers a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees after three innings Monday night in Game 3 of the AL championship series. Lee was ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-19T01:14:38Z)

Stock futures fall, weighed by Apple and IBM

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Tuesday as technology titans Apple and IBM disappointed investors and raised doubts about the strength of earnings in the third quarter. Apple Inc's <AAPL.O> shares, which hit a lifetime high on Monday, fell ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T11:37:24Z)

Jaguars QBs David Garrard, Trent Edwards both iffy for Kansas City game

Don't miss a second of the action when you're away from your computer. Download our Ultimate Jaguars app by texting "jags app" to 724665. Facing the possibility that neither David Garrard nor Trent Edwards might be able to practice today, the Jaguars re ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-10-20T03:00:49Z)

Stocks Fall on Mortgage Concern, Apple Forecast; Dollar Rallies

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks slid, dragging U.S. benchmark indexes down from five-month highs, as concern grew that banks will have to buy back soured mortgages and Apple Inc.'s profit forecast missed analyst estimates. The dollar rallied and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-19T19:15:32Z)

Domino's, Harley-Davidson, Urban Outfitters: U.S. Equity Movers

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 4 p.m. Makers of fiber-optic equipment declined after Infinera Corp. (INFN US) forecast lower-than-expected ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-19T22:14:29Z)

Texas Rangers Thrash N.Y. Yankees 8-0

Cliff Lee struck out 13 and stymied the New York Yankees on two hits in eight innings in the Texas Rangers' 8-0 victory for a 2-1 lead in the American League championship series. Copyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-19T18:46:54Z)

Tennessee Titans' Vince Young "day to day" with knee, ankle injuries

Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said quarterback Vince Young will be "day to day" this week as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Eagles at LP Field. Young suffered knee and ankle sprains in the first quarter of Monday night's game against ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-20T01:06:17Z)

Cliff Lee brilliant as Rangers top Yankees

N EW YORK -- Monday night, Lee pitched the Texas Rangers into the driver's seat in the American League Championship Series, beating the Yankees 8-0 at Yankee Stadium. The fearsome Yankees lineup was once again putty in Lee's hands, managing all of two ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-20T01:20:36Z)

John Smallwood: Rangers' Lee looks right at home in Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK - No, Yankees fans did not give Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cliff Lee a rousing ovation when he was introduced for last night's Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. But the booing of an opponent wasn't nearly as voracious as you ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-20T01:34:55Z)

Molina hits 3-run homer off Burnett to give Texas 5-3 lead after 6 innings of Game 4 of ALCS

NEW YORK - Bengie Molina hit a three-run homer off A.J. Burnett in the sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers overcame a controversial homer by Robinson Cano to take a 5-3 lead over the New York Yankees after six innings of Game 4 of the American League ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-20T03:22:18Z)

With Garrard, Edwards hurt, Jags re-sign Bouman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- With starter David Garrard and backup Trent Edwards both injured, the Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back veteran quarterback Todd Bouman . The Jaguars re-signed Bouman on Tuesday and released safety Gerald Alexander . Garrard ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-20T00:01:52Z)

Northeast Utilities and Nstar to create New England's biggest utility with $4.17 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming the biggest New England utility company with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three states. The companies and industry analysts expect some of the savings from the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T19:31:02Z)

Crude Oil Prices Up Slightly

Crude oil prices started the week slightly higher Monday, defining a new plateau near $82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. November delivery light, sweet crude added 21 cents during the weekend to $81.46 per barrel. Last week, oil ministers ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-18T17:00:43Z)

With Garrard, Edwards hurting, Jags re-sign Bouman

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars could have two quarterbacks off the street suiting up for them at Kansas City on Sunday. With starter David Garrard and backup Trent Edwards both injured, the Jaguars re-signed veteran Todd Bouman on Tuesday ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-20T01:13:27Z)

Cliff Lee cuts down Yankees, Rangers take 2-1 lead

New York — Cliff Lee stumbled as he stepped up to his seat at the postgame podium. "Booby trap right here," he said with a grin. That was about his only slip-up all night. The ace of October went through the New York Yankees like a buzzsaw again ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T02:25:02Z)

Titans' Vince Young thought 'I was gone for the season' after injury on Monday

Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young said he initially feared the injury suffered on Monday night would end his season. Young, who suffered a sprained knee and sprained ankle in the first half of the Titans' 30-3 win against the Jaguars, never returned to the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-19T13:24:47Z)

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