Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 11:39 pm

6P: David Ortiz Returning To Red Sox; Ron Washington Signs Texas Deal; Steelers' James ...

The Boston Red Sox looked into signing David Ortiz to a multiyear deal before deciding it wouldn't work out and instead exercised a one-year option, general manager Theo Epstein said on Thursday. The Red Sox exercised the $12.5 million option on their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:48:21Z)

Canada Blocks BHP's Potash Bid, Stuns Investors

SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada said the deal would not ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Asomugha misses practice with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif.—The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T23:44:04Z)

AT&T forms new unit to focus on health technologies [The Dallas Morning News]

(Dallas Morning News (TX) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 04--AT&T Inc. hasn't come up with a cure for diabetes, cancer or the common cold. But it has come up with technologies that can help you track your health, let your doctors store your records ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T06:32:06Z)

Raiders CB Asomugha sits out with ankle sprain

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice Wednesday because of a sprained right ankle, but coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-04T07:50:50Z)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-nnerud Named 2010 MassTLC 'Private ...

Boston-Power, Inc. , the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-nnerud Private Company CEO of the Year at the 2010 ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-11-04T15:43:17Z)

Retailers' mediocre October could spur holiday deals

NEW YORK — Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

S&P cuts outlook for Leap after 3Q disappoints

NEW YORK— Standard & Poor's lowered its outlook for Leap Wireless Inc. and affirmed the prepaid cell phone service provider's corporate credit rating Wednesday after the company reported it lost subscribers for a second-consecutive quarter. A day earlier ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-03T20:23:39Z)

LeBron James held out of Heat practice with sore leg

Two days after taking a less aggressive approach in Tuesday's rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore right leg, Miami Heat forward LeBron James was held out of Thursday's practice at AmericanAirlines Arena. "He's feeling better," coach Erik ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Potash Corp. Declines After Canada Blocks BHP's Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in more than two months after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $5.21, or 3.6 percent, to $ ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T14:38:52Z)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Named 2010 MassTLC ...

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - (Business Wire) Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Private ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-04T14:46:01Z)

Reverse Mortgage Group Provides HECM Saver for Senior Home-Owners

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 04, 2010 – Reverse Mortgage Group is a trusted name in reverse mortgage industry that keeps their existing and potential clients updated with latest information on their website. In the latest release of HUD (Department of ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-11-04T18:06:27Z)

Ankle sprain limits Asomugha

ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders are hoping a few days of rest will be enough to get Nnamdi Asomugha back on the field. Asomugha missed practice because of a sprained right ankle Wednesday but Oakland coach Tom Cable is hopeful the two-time Pro Bowl ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-11-04T10:56:57Z)

Moody's lifts outlook on New York Times debt offer

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times Co. is raising $225 million in capital through the sale of senior debt, part of a refinancing strategy that could help it pay back a high-interest loan from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. The move drew a positive ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-11-01T21:44:45Z)

Jumbo mortgage now available for seniors with pricey homes

A new jumbo reverse mortgage option has finally surfaced for seniors with higher-value homes who have been seeking to tap more home equity than the federally insured FHA program can offer. The Generation Plus Loan now available through Atlanta-based ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-24T07:06:37Z)

S&P raises AMR Corp. outlook to stable

Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's lifted AMR Corp. 's outlook to stable from negative this week. AMR, the parent company of Fort Worth-based American Airlines, was lifted by the company's improved operating performance and a third-quarter ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-03T16:56:03Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

UPDATE 3-Facebook offers Deals, revs up mobile effort

PALO ALTO, Calif, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Facebook, revving up its mobile services for the 200 million people who now use the world's largest social network on their phones, has created an avenue for retailers from Macy's ( M.N ) to Gap Inc ( GPS.N ) to offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-03T20:16:29Z)

Holiday deals coming early

 NEW YORK — Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season.  For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-11-05T05:55:07Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

Facebook launches location-based 'Deals' service

Facebook is launching a series of smartphone services that experts said could give the 500 million-member social network the same central position on the mobile Web that it enjoys in games and photo-sharing, and that could make sharing your physical ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-04T05:56:18Z)

New AT&T ForHealth Practice Accelerates Pursuit of $34 Billion Healthcare I.T. Market With ...

DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AT&T* today announced a new practice area and portfolio of specialized services that will harness innovative technology to help improve patient care and reduce medical costs nationwide. The practice area ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T06:53:34Z)

AT&T: New AT&T ForHealth Practice Accelerates Pursuit of $34 Billion Healthcare I.T. Market ...

Dallas, Texas,, Nov 04, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- AT&T* today announced a new practice area and portfolio of specialized services that will harness innovative technology to help improve patient care and reduce medical costs nationwide. The practice ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T17:59:17Z)

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-3) at Orlando Magic (1-1), 7 p.m.

The Minnesota Timberwolves conclude a tough two-day trek of the Sunshine State Wednesday when they visit the Magic Kingdom to take on Dwight Howard and Orlando. The Wolves were trounced in Miami last night when LeBron James scored 20 points and dished out ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-03T14:54:22Z)

Lebron James sets team record as Heat win fourth straight

Miami — LeBron James isn't sure that he wants to be called a point guard. There's no arguing he can play like one. Dwyane Wade led all scorers with 26 points, James added 20 points and a game-high 12 assists — the most ever by a Heat forward, according ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-03T15:58:47Z)

Facebook Offers Local Deals for Mobile Users

Facebook introduced a feature on Wednesday that will allow retailers and other merchants to offer coupons and special deals through its mobile application, intensifying competition in the market for mobile searches and advertising. People who use Places ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-05T04:14:54Z)

A jumbo mortgage that works in reverse

A new jumbo reverse mortgage option has finally surfaced for seniors with higher-value homes who have been seeking to tap more home equity than the federally insured FHA program can offer. The Generation Plus Loan now available through Atlanta-based ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-25T23:54:45Z)

NFL fines Steelers' James Harrison $20,000

Linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this season for a dangerous tackle. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T04:22:04Z)

Steelers LB Harrison fined for 3rd time

PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 on Thursday for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-05T03:17:38Z)

Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Named 2010 MassTLC "Private ...

Boston-Power, Inc. , the rapidly growing provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, today announced that the Mass Technology Leadership Council named company Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud Private Company CEO of the Year at the 2010 ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-04T17:30:39Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 10:40 pm

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

In IPO pitch, GM exec sees profit soaring as vehicle sales recover, China market outpaces US

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has the potential to make huge pretax profits once global auto sales fully recover, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday in a video presentation that was posted online. The video with CFO Chris Liddell's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T00:25:50Z)

Facebook users get deals, rewards for check-in

NEW YORK — If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T04:51:53Z)

Sparky Anderson in failing health

CINCINNATI -- Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care in his California home due to complications from dementia, his family said in a statement released Wednesday. Anderson, 76, had successful stints as manager for both the ... (Source: Canoe 2010-11-03T15:23:00Z)

Steelers LB Harrison fined for 3rd time

PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 on Thursday for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-05T03:17:38Z)

6P: David Ortiz Returning To Red Sox; Ron Washington Signs Texas Deal; Steelers' James ...

The Boston Red Sox looked into signing David Ortiz to a multiyear deal before deciding it wouldn't work out and instead exercised a one-year option, general manager Theo Epstein said on Thursday. The Red Sox exercised the $12.5 million option on their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:48:21Z)

Former Reds Skipper Sparky Anderson Placed In Hospice

CINCINNATI -- Former Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in the care of hospice at his Thousands Oaks, Calif. home for complications resulting from dementia. Anderson family's said in a statement Wednesday they ... (Source: WLWT 5 2010-11-03T21:13:45Z)

Facebook offers 'check-in' deals

I f you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expectrewards and discounts from those looking to drum up business and lure loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's offline ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-04T17:02:01Z)

Kenya : Cleric Backs Ruto Hague Move

Nairobi — A cleric has supported the move by Higher Education minister William Ruto, suspended due to fraud charges, to seek audience with the International Criminal Court. Kericho-based Segemik Parish priest Father Ambrose Kimutai supported Mr Ruto's ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

UPDATE 4-China's Hu gives France G20 backing, signs deals

PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao and France's Nicolas Sarkozy voiced joint support on Thursday for reform of the global monetary system and pledged close cooperation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. As Hu kicked off a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

Potash Falls After Canada Blocks BHP Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in a week after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $3.53, or 2.4 percent, to $141.97 at 4:15 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T20:43:56Z)

Rich Rodriguez hopes finality will help U-M's recruiting

Ann Arbor — Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez was relieved by the finality of the NCAA investigation into his program on several levels. The NCAA issued its final ruling on the matter Thursday, and Michigan will not appeal. Rodriguez was absolved of ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

Kenya : Ruto Strikes Evidence Deal With ICC Chief

Nairobi — Suspended Higher Education minister William Ruto on Thursday agreed with International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo on rules by which he will give evidence on Friday. His lawyer, Dr Kithure Kindiki, on Thursday evening told the ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-11-05T03:31:57Z)

Former Kenyan Minister Travels to Hague to Give Statement on Election Violence

In the midst of corruption trials at home, suspended Kenyan Higher Education Minister William Ruto is in The Hague to clear his name in an investigation into the country's post-election chaos.   Before leaving Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-11-04T16:54:52Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T13:12:58Z)

David Ortiz gets the short end

D avid Ortiz has made no secret of how badly he wanted a contract extension. The Red Sox [ team stats ] did not share that sentiment. Yesterday they exercised the slugging designated hitter's $12.5 million option for 2011, and general manager Theo ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

GM to push China growth in IPO sales pitches

DETROIT -- When General Motors executives travel across the globe to pitch an initial public stock offering, the company that was bailed out by American taxpayers will emphasize its global strength and growth potential in Brazil and China, according to a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T22:02:40Z)

Canada Minister Says BHP Deal Would Favor Australia

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's farm minister, in comments his office later insisted were speculative, said on Thursday the proposed takeover of Potash Corp would have given Australia's agriculture industry too much of an advantage in markets such as India and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T18:35:05Z)

NFL fines Steelers' James Harrison $20,000

Linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this season for a dangerous tackle. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T04:22:04Z)

Red Sox exercise 1-year deal for Ortiz

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on David Ortiz for next season rather than giving the designated hitter the new multiyear contract he preferred. The Red Sox didn't want to commit big money beyond 2011 to a player who ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T01:37:25Z)

Michigan AD Brandon pleased with NCAA conclusion, will not terminate Rodriguez

The Michigan football team and coach Rich Rodriguez committed major violations of NCAA rules governing practice hours and limits on the number of coaches, but the breaches were not nearly as serious as alleged in early, largely unattributed media reports ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-04T22:31:18Z)

Former MLB manager Sparky Anderson placed in hospice care

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care in his California home due to complications from dementia, his family said in a statement released Wednesday. Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson has ... (Source: WKYC 2010-11-03T15:15:50Z)

C-4 seized in Colorado in Navy SEAL smuggling case

LAS VEGAS -- Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Red Sox pick up Ortiz's $12.5 million option

BOSTON -- The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz . The team announced Thursday it decided to keep the slugger, who got off to slow starts the past two seasons but finished strongly both times. Ortiz has ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-04T19:03:43Z)

C-4 seized in US in Navy SEAL smuggling case

Federal agents seized five pounds of C-4 military explosives from the home of a man accused with a Navy SEAL and a Las Vegas associate of smuggling machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Grenades ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T03:10:29Z)

GM IPO introduces public to lingo of the stock deal

General Motors Co.'s initial public offering has exposed the lingo of stock selling, which can be mystifying and temporarily cause the uninitiated to lose their, uh, financial footing. Consider this: A "greenshoe" helps a company stabilize the price of an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

French companies will sell uranium, Airbus planes and technology worth euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) to China in deals announced during a pomp-filled visit by the Asian country's president designed to smooth relations between the two nations. As Hu Jintao ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T05:12:10Z)

Feds: C-4 explosives seized from Colorado home in smuggling case involving Navy SEAL, 2 others

LAS VEGAS - Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T23:50:03Z)

BHP Buyout Offer Confused Potash Corp. Investors, CEO Testifies

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd.'s hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. has confused the fertilizer producer's investors "since day one," the Canadian company's chief executive officer told a U.S. judge. CEO Bill Doyle was the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Michigan penalty extended by NCAA

The NCAA handed Michigan a third year of probation Thursday for practice and training violations but declined to sharply punish coach Rich Rodriguez or his program for an embarrassing problem that cropped up just a week before last season. The good news ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-05T04:57:51Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 9:40 pm

Royal Dutch Shell, Swiss shipper, others to pay $236 million to settle foreign bribe cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC , a big Swiss freight company, four oil service companies and a U.S. shipping firm have agreed to pay a total $236.5 million to settle criminal and civil charges of bribing foreign officials, the government ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-04T22:45:37Z)

Senators deal Islanders sixth consecutive loss

OTTAWA -- Jason Spezza is getting into game shape and regaining his scoring touch. Spezza had a goal and three assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T03:03:19Z)

Retailers' modest October may spur holiday deals

NEW YORK | Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often. "The deals will be so attractive that shoppers may not want to wait ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

NFL news | League fines Steelers' Harrison again

PITTSBURGH | Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 on Thursday for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-05T04:14:54Z)

French companies win $22.8 billion in uranium, plane deals with China

PARIS (AP) — France won euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium and Airbus planes to China during the pomp-filled visit of the Asian country's president. As Hu Jintao and President Nicolas Sarkozy looked on, French and Chinese ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-04T18:49:24Z)

Life sentence in pregnant woman's slaying

KENNEWICK, Wash. — A Washington woman convicted of murdering a pregnant woman and cutting the baby from her womb has been sentenced to life in prison. The Tri-City Herald reported that 25-year-old Phienchai Sisouvanh Synhavong was sentenced yesterday ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-04T05:34:50Z)

Obama Leads U.S. Universities to India as Yale, Duke Build Ties

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Yale University and Duke University are among dozens of U.S. colleges that India is recruiting to help educate its population with more than 550 million people under age 25. Duke, Brown University and the University of Chicago are ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:07:45Z)

GM IPO introduces public to lingo of the stock deal

General Motors Co.'s initial public offering has exposed the lingo of stock selling, which can be mystifying and temporarily cause the uninitiated to lose their, uh, financial footing. Consider this: A "greenshoe" helps a company stabilize the price of an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-04T20:58:15Z)

Life sentence for woman who killed pregnant woman in Washington

KENNEWICK, Wash. — A Benton County Superior Court judge in Kennewick has sentenced a woman to life in prison for killing a pregnant woman and cutting the baby from her womb. The Tri-City Herald reports that Judge Robert Swishes imposed the sentence today ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-11-03T21:56:42Z)

Pitching its IPO, GM sees large profits on horizon

General Motors has the potential to make huge pretax profits once global auto sales fully recover, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday in a video presentation that was posted online. The video with CFO Chris Liddell's comments is the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T00:18:41Z)

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

French companies win $22.8B in deals with China

French companies will sell uranium, Airbus planes and technology worth €16 billion ($22.8 billion) to China in deals announced Thursday during a pomp-filled visit by the Asian country's president designed to smooth relations between the two nations. As ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

BHP Weighs Next Moves on Potash

BHP Billiton executives are pessimistic about the success of their hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, fearing that the Canadian government's objections to the deal may be insurmountable, people familiar with the matter said. Canada provisionally ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T23:35:44Z)

6P: David Ortiz Returning To Red Sox; Ron Washington Signs Texas Deal; Steelers' James ...

The Boston Red Sox looked into signing David Ortiz to a multiyear deal before deciding it wouldn't work out and instead exercised a one-year option, general manager Theo Epstein said on Thursday. The Red Sox exercised the $12.5 million option on their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:48:21Z)

Democrat wins Washington state Senate race

OLYMPIA, Washington (AP) - Washington U.S. Sen. Patty Murray won a narrow victory Thursday, surviving voters' backlash against Democrats and ensuring that Barack Obama's party will keep 53 seats in the 100-seat chamber. Murray, for whom Obama had ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

Obama's India visit may be more style than substance

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A weakened President Barack Obama visits India this week to counter perceptions he has relegated the Asian power behind rivals China and Pakistan, but he may struggle to seal deals to help usher in billions of dollars of business ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T14:46:01Z)

Washington woman gets life sentence for killing pregnant woman and cutting baby from womb

KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A Superior Court judge in Kennewick has sentenced a woman to life in prison for killing a pregnant woman and cutting the baby from her womb. Benton County Judge Robert Swishes imposed the sentence today on 25-year-old Phienchai ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-11-03T21:42:23Z)

US Sen. Murray of Washington state wins 4th term

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington U.S. Sen. Patty Murray seized a fourth term Thursday, surviving voters' backlash against Democrats nationally and weeks of relentless GOP campaign attacks on her voting and federal spending record. Murray's victory over ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-05T04:22:04Z)

Oil and Gas Bribery Case Settled for $236 Million

WASHINGTON — Six oil and gas service companies and a prominent freight-forwarding company agreed to pay about $236 million in criminal and civil penalties in one of the largest corporate bribery cases ever to focus on a single industry, federal ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-04T23:35:44Z)

NFL fines Steelers' James Harrison $20,000

Linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this season for a dangerous tackle. The ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T04:22:04Z)

President Obama hopes to charm a reluctant India

N EW DELHI — President Barack Obama is beginning a lengthy trip to Asia with a visit to India, hoping that symbolism and charm rather than breakthrough agreements will be enough to illustrate the value Washington puts on the South Asian giant and its ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T03:03:19Z)

Canada Minister Says BHP Deal Would Favor Australia

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's farm minister, in comments his office later insisted were speculative, said on Thursday the proposed takeover of Potash Corp would have given Australia's agriculture industry too much of an advantage in markets such as India and ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T18:35:05Z)

Blue Jackets beat Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Mathieu Garon might eventually lose in Atlanta. Until then, though, he's happy to keep beating the Thrashers at their place. Garon stopped 25 shots for his second straight shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Atlanta 3-0 Thursday ... (Source: Alliance Review 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

BHP Buyout Offer Confused Potash Corp. Investors, CEO Testifies

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Ltd.'s hostile bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. has confused the fertilizer producer's investors "since day one," the Canadian company's chief executive officer told a U.S. judge. CEO Bill Doyle was the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

Washington Sen. Murray Defeats GOP's Rossi

Democratic Sen. Patty Murray pushed past Republican challenger Dino Rossi on Thursday, winning a fourth term after three days of vote tallying in Washington's slow vote-by-mail election. In winning, Murray preserves breathing room for the Senate's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-05T01:23:06Z)

Freight, oil firms fined over bribes

WASHINGTON — The US Justice Department says a Swiss freight company and five oil service companies agreed to pay more than $156 million in criminal fines and relinquish nearly $80 million in profits for their roles in foreign bribes. In court documents ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

Spezza, Senators add to Islanders' misery

OTTAWA — In the past two weeks, the Ottawa Senators have proved they can win the games they're should. On Thursday night, they knocked off the tired, disoriented-looking New York Islanders 4-1, adding them to a list that already included the Toronto ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

In IPO pitch, GM exec sees profit soaring as vehicle sales recover, China market outpaces US

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has the potential to make huge pretax profits once global auto sales fully recover, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday in a video presentation that was posted online. The video with CFO Chris Liddell's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T00:25:50Z)

Will slow Oct. mean better holiday deals?

NEW YORK Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

Holiday deals may pop up early

NEW YORK -- Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-05T03:53:26Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 8:40 pm

Georgia Tech 21, Virginia Tech 28

Blacksburg, VA (Sports Network) - Frank Beamer's renowned special teams won another big game for Virginia Tech, as David Wilson's 90-yard kickoff return with 2:23 left in regulation lifted the 20th-ranked Hokies to a 28-21 victory over the Georgia Tech ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

Spezza Leads Senators To 4-1 Win Over Islanders

(AP) OTTAWA (AP) - Jason Spezza had a goal and three assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday night and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his first two games back from a groin injury, set up ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-05T02:27:32Z)

C-4 seized in US in Navy SEAL smuggling case

Federal agents seized five pounds of C-4 military explosives from the home of a man accused with a Navy SEAL and a Las Vegas associate of smuggling machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to Mexico, authorities said Thursday. Grenades ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T03:10:29Z)

Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson dies

THOUSAND OAKS -- Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson, who directed Cincinnati's Big Red Machine to back-to-back World Series championships and went on to win another title in Detroit, died Thursday. He was 76. Anderson died from complications from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T01:15:57Z)

Vikings coach Brad Childress fumbles Randy Moss deal

RC : There are probably 25 teams out there who would take talented Moss in a heartbeat. But some of them will do it with a blindfold and a nose plug to keep from seeing and smelling evil. Moss can win you games, but he can also break your heart. Moss maybe ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-02T23:16:38Z)

6P: David Ortiz Returning To Red Sox; Ron Washington Signs Texas Deal; Steelers' James ...

The Boston Red Sox looked into signing David Ortiz to a multiyear deal before deciding it wouldn't work out and instead exercised a one-year option, general manager Theo Epstein said on Thursday. The Red Sox exercised the $12.5 million option on their ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-04T21:48:21Z)

Steelers LB Harrison fined for 3rd time

PITTSBURGH — Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hard hits on the field keep getting matched by the NFL's hits to his paycheck. Harrison was fined $20,000 on Thursday for a late hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the third time he has been fined this ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-05T03:17:38Z)

Sparky Anderson, managed Big Red Machine, Tigers to top

NEW YORK — Reds fans were taken aback when Sparky Anderson showed up in Cincinnati for his first day as a big league manager, an unknown taking over baseball's first professional team. By the time he was done, this man with the shock of white hair and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

C-4 seized in Colorado in Navy SEAL smuggling case

LAS VEGAS -- Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T23:57:12Z)

Vikings Coach Brad Childress Cuts Randy Moss for Being Randy Moss

The Minnesota Vikings needed just four games to see enough of the same old Randy Moss routine. He took some plays off in a 28-18 loss to the New England Patriots, and he again showed the inability to get down the field and make big plays. A day after the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-03T17:46:10Z)

Spezza solid as Senators cast aside Islanders

Welcome back, Jason Spezza: In his third game back from a groin injury, Spezza had a goal and three assists as his Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Thursday. It was the Islanders' sixth consecutive loss. In his previous two games, Spezza ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-05T02:41:51Z)

Feds: C-4 explosives seized from Colorado home in smuggling case involving Navy SEAL, 2 others

LAS VEGAS - Federal authorities say they seized C-4 military explosives from the home of a Colorado man accused of conspiring with a Navy special forces SEAL and a Las Vegas man to smuggle machine guns from Iraq into the U.S. for sale and shipment to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T23:50:03Z)

China, France Seal Airbus, Areva Deals in $22.7 Billion Visit

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed contracts on 102 Airbus SAS planes and a $3.5 billion uranium agreement with Areva SA as part of a 16 billion-euro ($22.7 billion) round of trade deals. The two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

UPDATE 2-Starbucks to end distribution deal with Kraft

NEW YORK Nov 4 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp ( SBUX.O ) informed Kraft Foods Inc ( KFT.N ) a month ago that it plans to end a more-than-a-decade-old deal under which Kraft distributes packaged Starbucks coffee to stores and other outlets. Kraft, which also ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Sloppy Hokies Hang On Against Jackets, Win 28-21

David Wilson returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown with 2:23 to play and No. 20 Virginia Tech held on to beat Georgia Tech 28-21 on Thursday night. Wilson's return came on the kickoff right after the Yellow Jackets tied it, allowing the Hokies (7-2 ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-05T03:03:19Z)

Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame manager of Reds and Tigers, dies at 76

Sparky Anderson, 76, one of baseball's greatest managers, who led the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine" dynasty of the 1970s to two World Series championships and won a third in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers, died Nov. 4 at his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-05T02:49:00Z)

UPDATE 3-Price hikes hurt Kraft sales; Starbucks loss looms

NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc ( KFT.N ) reported weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue, after price increases taken to offset rising ingredient costs hurt sales. The maker of Maxwell House coffee, Velveeta cheese and Cadbury chocolate also ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T01:08:47Z)

Final: Virginia Tech 28, GT 21

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech's David Wilson sealed the win with a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and with that play further distanced the Hokies from the rest of the Coastal Division. With the losses, Georgia Tech's chances of repeating as ACC ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

In IPO pitch, GM exec sees profit soaring as vehicle sales recover, China market outpaces US

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors has the potential to make huge pretax profits once global auto sales fully recover, the company's chief financial officer said Thursday in a video presentation that was posted online. The video with CFO Chris Liddell's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-05T00:25:50Z)

Red Sox exercise option on DH David Ortiz worth $12.5 million in 2011

BOSTON - The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz. The team announced Thursday it decided to keep the slugger, who got off to slow starts the past two seasons but finished strongly both times. Ortiz has ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-04T17:52:08Z)

GM IPO introduces public to lingo of the stock deal

General Motors Co.'s initial public offering has exposed the lingo of stock selling, which can be mystifying and temporarily cause the uninitiated to lose their, uh, financial footing. Consider this: A "greenshoe" helps a company stabilize the price of an ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-04T20:58:15Z)

Red Sox pick up Ortiz's $12.5 million option

BOSTON -- The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter David Ortiz . The team announced Thursday it decided to keep the slugger, who got off to slow starts the past two seasons but finished strongly both times. Ortiz has ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-04T19:03:43Z)

After Waiving Randy Moss, Vikings Running Out of Receivers

Brett Favre doesn't have a whole lot of healthy targets to throw to this weekend. Sidney Rice looks to still be a week away from returning from his hip injury and Percy Harvin has missed two days of practice this week with an ankle injury that could ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-11-05T02:27:32Z)

Kraft says Starbucks to pay if deal is canceled

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE:KFT) said late Thursday that its agreement with Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) to distribute the latter's coffee to grocery stores and other resalers "is perpetual," and if Starbucks cancels the deal, it ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-05T01:51:44Z)

NFL fines Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison $20,000 for another illegal hit

The NFL fined Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison $20,000 for an illegal hit on New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees last Sunday. It's the second fine in three weeks for Harrison, who has now been fined $100,000 this season for illegal hits. Two weeks ago ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

UPDATE 4-China's Hu gives France G20 backing, signs deals

PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao and France's Nicolas Sarkozy voiced joint support on Thursday for reform of the global monetary system and pledged close cooperation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. As Hu kicked off a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T20:51:05Z)

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday to sell uranium, technology, and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

Senators deal Islanders sixth consecutive loss

OTTAWA -- Jason Spezza is getting into game shape and regaining his scoring touch. Spezza had a goal and three assists and the Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Spezza, held without a point in his ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-05T03:03:19Z)

Red Sox exercise 1-year deal for Ortiz

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on David Ortiz for next season rather than giving the designated hitter the new multiyear contract he preferred. The Red Sox didn't want to commit big money beyond 2011 to a player who ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-05T01:37:25Z)

GM to push China growth in IPO sales pitches

DETROIT -- When General Motors executives travel across the globe to pitch an initial public stock offering, the company that was bailed out by American taxpayers will emphasize its global strength and growth potential in Brazil and China, according to a ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-04T22:02:40Z)

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