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Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 11:42 pm

Paisley takes CMA entertainer of the year, but Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton steal show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert 's and Blake Shelton 's party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-11T06:02:19Z)

Kingdom of Saudia Arabia's first metro set to open

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's first metro project is set to transport more than 170,000 pilgrims over the four day Haj season this November. Operations and maintenance will be conducted by Serco, the company which runs the Dubai Metro. Phil Blizzard spoke ... (Source: AME Info 2010-11-11T06:59:35Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ads Leak Site: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart & Sears Deals

Black Friday 2010 is coming, and everybody wants to be in on the deal. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Sears & Lowes all have 2010 Black Friday ads that have been leaked to the internet. This year Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 26, and it is sure to ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apache Corp has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc, putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a leading shallow-water operator ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

NASA Deals With Crack On Shuttle

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cracks in the insulation of space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank are apparently more serious than first thought. Mission managers said the cracks are deeper than they first appeared. The cracks are one of two things NASA is trying to ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-11-10T21:19:46Z)

Cracks Found in Discovery Shuttle's Fuel Tank

(CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) — NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the ... (Source: Time 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX; RIM gains

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. Research In Motion ( RIM.TO ) also gave the market ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

Black Friday: Extra Extra, Sears will be open on Thanksgiving. Get a preview of the deals

In the rush to cash on holiday shopping, Sears will open a number of stores on Thanksgiving day and offer a host of Black Friday like deals. According to a company spokesman, this is the first time Sears has been open on Thanksgiving and they're leaking a ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Nov 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0530 GMT on Thursday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) ** Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T05:33:41Z)

Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , Nov. 10, 2010 -- With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty(1), Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say "thanks" to the nation's troops this holiday season. As part of its long-standing ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-10T23:42:56Z)

Sears Black Friday deals begin today

Black Friday is no longer just the day after Thanksgiving. Ohio Sears stores rolled out a Black Friday Now campaign. There will be deals every Friday at Sears from now until Christmas. The ad for today includes a 40-inch LCD television for $499, along with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

Weekly Web Watch: Google Pokes Facebook

The search giant has ratcheted up their squabble over users' personal data. Will Facebook blink? Essentially, the two businesses that now dominate the Web are squabbling over some bits of our personal data, and for good reason. The more they know about our ... (Source: Minyanville 2010-11-09T17:46:12Z)

Mariner Energy still on "positive" watch on Apache deal

29 October 2010 - S&P on Thursday continued the "positive" listing on Houston-based oil and gas company Mariner Energy Inc (NYSE: ME | PowerRating ) pending completion of its acquisition by higher-rated sector player Apache Corp (NYSE: APA | PowerRating ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

Windows 7 student and faculty discounts extended to 11 additional countries

The Windows 7 Professional upgrade offer that was previously given to students and staff at educational institutions in the U.S., Canada, UK, and other countries has been extended to educational institutions in Spain , Italy , Ireland , Portugal , Sweden ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-06T03:02:08Z)

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)

NASA: Cracks found in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank, not just foam, complicates repairs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the exterior ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-10T23:21:27Z)

Google Nukes Data Feed to Facebook

It's another round between Google and Facebook. DING! Friday brought reports that Google would begin blocking Facebook and other services from accessing the information of its users. The news arrives after Facebook announced its deal with Microsoft last ... (Source: Tom's Guide 2010-11-08T23:23:50Z)

Black Friday 2010 Sales to Offer More Discounts Than 2009

Couponcodes4u, one of the leading coupon websites in the US, is ready to offer its share of Black Friday sales this month. A special Black Friday section has been launched to help shoppers make the most of the best deals online from leading retailers. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T16:56:06Z)

LivingSocial launches travel deals

D.C.-based group buying site LivingSocial has launched a travel site called LivingSocial Escapes. The service goes along with the company' recent acquisition of Urban Escapes , a local adventure company. LivingSocial Press Release: LivingSocial (www ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Jason Aldean celebrates big week by going hunting

Jason Aldean is celebrating a banner week — as mentioned previously, his new My Kinda Party album sold 193,000 copies its first week , and he performed Party track "Don't You Wanna Stay" on the CMA Awards with Kelly Clarkson (who also sings on the ... (Source: The Tennessean (blog) 2010-11-11T03:46:19Z)

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010 :Target Black Friday ad 2010. The main holiday season is yet weeks away but many retail giants have plunged themselves into the sales a bit early. And many people as early as today, are looking for the Black Friday Ads, Deals ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-11T02:20:25Z)

Kelly Clarkson To Perform At CMA Awards

Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow are in, and now Kelly Clarkson has been added to the list of performers at the CMA Awards on November 10. EW reports that the singer will perform her duet with Jason Aldean, "Don't You Wanna Stay," at the awards show ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-02T14:34:04Z)

Sears, Kmart Begin Holiday CE Sales

Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Sears and sister chain Kmart have begun holding weekly CE sales that will run through the holidays. The CE-specific discounts will be in addition to a weekly "Black Friday Now" sales event announced yesterday that will run each ... (Source: Twice 2010-10-28T17:24:39Z)

Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert triumph at CMA Awards

Country music's new power couple? That would be Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton , who won a combined five awards, including male and female vocalist of the year, at the 44th Annual CMA Awards , held Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena . Slated to be ... (Source: The Tennessean (blog) 2010-11-11T05:55:10Z)

Sears to be open on Thanksgiving Day for first time in 124-year history

Sears stores are breaking with a long history this shopping season, and will be open on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in their 124-year history. Hours will be from 7 a.m. until noon on Thanksgiving Day. "We wanted to allow customers to get a jump on ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-11-10T15:57:39Z)

Saudi women conspicuous by Asiad absence

Saudi female athletes will again be conspicuous by their absence from the Asian Games that start on Saturday, having fallen foul of laws forbidding unrelated women and men mixing together. Saudi Arabia, where women are not allowed to drive cars, take major ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-11T07:13:54Z)

Saudi Arabia inks $4.2bn worth of industry deals

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed contracts valued at 15.68 billion ($4.2 billion) for the construction of a power plant and a desalination facility, as the oil-rich kingdom pushes to meet its growing water and electricity needs. Electricity and Water ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T15:51:40Z)

CMA Awards: Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Are Country Music's Power Couple

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton emerged as a genuine country music power couple after winning in a total of five categories at the 44th annual CMA Awards held Wednesday night (Nov. 10) in Nashville. It was quite an evening, too, as Brad Paisley won his ... (Source: CMT 2010-11-11T05:05:03Z)

Sears Is Offering 'Black Friday' Doorbuster Deals Now

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- This holiday season, Sears is offering weekly "Now" sale events with layaway options so customers can get a jump start on their shopping and have a more rewarding holiday season than ever ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

Jason Aldean knows how to throw My Kinda Party

Jason Aldean helped kick off the CMA festivities and celebrate his new album, My Kinda Party, last night in Nashville at the Hard Rock. The event was streamed live on CMT.com for fans across the country. Broken Bow Records & Stoney Creek Records recording ... (Source: NashvilleGab 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 10:41 pm

Jason Aldean celebrates big week by going hunting

Jason Aldean is celebrating a banner week — as mentioned previously, his new My Kinda Party album sold 193,000 copies its first week , and he performed Party track "Don't You Wanna Stay" on the CMA Awards with Kelly Clarkson (who also sings on the ... (Source: The Tennessean (blog) 2010-11-11T03:46:19Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX; RIM gains

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. Research In Motion ( RIM.TO ) also gave the market ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T22:09:52Z)

LivingSocial launches travel deals

D.C.-based group buying site LivingSocial has launched a travel site called LivingSocial Escapes. The service goes along with the company' recent acquisition of Urban Escapes , a local adventure company. LivingSocial Press Release: LivingSocial (www ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Sears Is Offering 'Black Friday' Doorbuster Deals Now

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct 27, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- This holiday season, Sears is offering weekly "Now" sale events with layaway options so customers can get a jump start on their shopping and have a more rewarding holiday season than ever ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

Pregnant Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr poses nude for W magazine: report

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr posed nude while six-and-a-half months pregnant for W magazine's December issue that will focus on celebrity families, the magazine revealed Tuesday. "For me, family is life," Kerr, 27, told the fashion magazine who ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-09T21:42:26Z)

Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apache Corp has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc, putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a leading shallow-water operator ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

Country Couple Miranda Lambert And Blake Shelton Rule CMA Awards

The hosts of the 44th annual CMA Awards , Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, didn't just stick behind a podium and toss good-natured digs at their fellow country music luminaries. Instead, the superstars kicked off the show with a high-octane performance ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-11T05:26:32Z)

Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday Season

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty(1), Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say "thanks" to the nation's troops this holiday season. As part ... (Source: Hola Arkansas 2010-11-10T22:24:11Z)

Black Friday: Extra Extra, Sears will be open on Thanksgiving. Get a preview of the deals

In the rush to cash on holiday shopping, Sears will open a number of stores on Thanksgiving day and offer a host of Black Friday like deals. According to a company spokesman, this is the first time Sears has been open on Thanksgiving and they're leaking a ... (Source: Walletpop.com 2010-11-03T23:58:23Z)

Cracks Found in Discovery Shuttle's Fuel Tank

(CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) — NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the ... (Source: Time 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Not-so-happy holidays ahead at the fuel pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the fuel pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-05T10:34:18Z)

Sears Helps Heroes Fulfill Wishes This Holiday

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , Nov. 10, 2010 -- With more than 480,000 U.S. soldiers currently on active duty(1), Sears is once again calling on America to step up and say "thanks" to the nation's troops this holiday season. As part of its long-standing ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-10T23:42:56Z)

CANADA STOCKS-Resource rebound lifts TSX index

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday as strength in the price of oil and gold helped to lift the market's hefty commodity-linked issues. The energy and materials sectors, both down ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-10T21:34:05Z)

Brad Paisley takes CMA entertainer of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert's and Blake Shelton's party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton grabbed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-11T06:23:48Z)

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2010 :Target Black Friday ad 2010. The main holiday season is yet weeks away but many retail giants have plunged themselves into the sales a bit early. And many people as early as today, are looking for the Black Friday Ads, Deals ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-11T02:20:25Z)

Gasoline prices top $3 for first time since spring

State and local gasoline prices probably will stay above $3 a gallon at least through the holidays. Pump prices hit that benchmark in Springfield Tuesday for the first time since April, according to AAA and government forecasts. Prices at most local ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-11T00:47:21Z)

Kelly Clarkson To Perform At CMA Awards

Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow are in, and now Kelly Clarkson has been added to the list of performers at the CMA Awards on November 10. EW reports that the singer will perform her duet with Jason Aldean, "Don't You Wanna Stay," at the awards show ... (Source: MTV 2010-11-02T14:34:04Z)

NASA Deals With Crack On Shuttle

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cracks in the insulation of space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank are apparently more serious than first thought. Mission managers said the cracks are deeper than they first appeared. The cracks are one of two things NASA is trying to ... (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-11-10T21:19:46Z)

CMA Awards 2010: Brad Paisley takes entertainer of the year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert's and Blake Shelton's party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton grabbed ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-11T06:23:48Z)

Sears Black Friday deals begin today

Black Friday is no longer just the day after Thanksgiving. Ohio Sears stores rolled out a Black Friday Now campaign. There will be deals every Friday at Sears from now until Christmas. The ad for today includes a 40-inch LCD television for $499, along with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T02:41:48Z)

NASA: Cracks found in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank, not just foam, complicates repairs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA discovered cracks in Discovery's fuel tank Wednesday, an added problem that will complicate trying to launch the space shuttle on its final voyage this year. The two cracks — each 9 inches long — were found on the exterior ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-10T23:21:27Z)

Mariner Energy still on "positive" watch on Apache deal

29 October 2010 - S&P on Thursday continued the "positive" listing on Houston-based oil and gas company Mariner Energy Inc (NYSE: ME | PowerRating ) pending completion of its acquisition by higher-rated sector player Apache Corp (NYSE: APA | PowerRating ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Nov 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0530 GMT on Thursday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) ** Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-11T05:33:41Z)

Sears to be open on Thanksgiving Day for first time in 124-year history

Sears stores are breaking with a long history this shopping season, and will be open on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in their 124-year history. Hours will be from 7 a.m. until noon on Thanksgiving Day. "We wanted to allow customers to get a jump on ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-11-10T15:57:39Z)

Miranda Kerr bares nude pregnant body for W magazine

Victoria Secret model Miranda Kerr is proudly showing off her pregnant body in a nude pictorial for "W" magazine's December issue. The 27-year-old model is expecting her first child with husband Orlando Bloom and insists her career is no longer her biggest ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-10T17:09:14Z)

Target Black Friday 2010 ad, a Triangle tease

November 26, 2010 marks Black Friday, the day defining ultimate deals, outstanding steals, and giveaways.  Start preparing your shopping list early North Carolina, Black Friday ad leaks are rolling in.  Target and Kohl's department stores are offering ... (Source: Examiner 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Pregnant Miranda Kerr Bares All for December's W Magazine

While Hollywood is no stranger to actors and actresses baring it all for the camera, Miranda Kerr may be more the exception than the rule. While sure, she's a Victoria's Secret model by trade, and they're not exactly known for parading around fully-dressed ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-10T02:50:14Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ads Leak Site: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart & Sears Deals

Black Friday 2010 is coming, and everybody wants to be in on the deal. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Sears & Lowes all have 2010 Black Friday ads that have been leaked to the internet. This year Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 26, and it is sure to ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

Holidays might be unhappy at gas pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the gas pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping to push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T22:16:59Z)

Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley top CMA honors

LOS ANGELES — Texas country music firebrand Miranda Lambert won big at the 44th Country Music Association Awards ceremony on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. , taking home trophies for best album, top female vocalist and top video in connection with her ... (Source: Republic 2010-11-11T06:09:29Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 9:41 pm

Vodafone profit jumps on sale of Softbank stake

British telecoms company Vodafone reported Tuesday that net profit for the first half of the year jumped 56 percent to 7.50 billion pounds ($12.12 billion), thanks to higher revenue and the sale of a business. The company lifted its outlook. Vodafone said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T12:24:05Z)

UPDATE 5-Sara Lee to keep shrinking with bread unit sale

NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Sara Lee Corp ( SLE.N ) will sell its North American bakery business to Mexico's Grupo Bimbo ( BIMBOA.MX ) for $925 million, the latest move to shrink a once-sprawling company that sold everything from hot dogs to underwear ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-09T22:39:42Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab available from T-Mobile today

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is making its U.S. debut today in T-Mobile stores. The 7-inch Android tablet is available for $399 with a new 2-year T-Mobile contract after online discounts. The Galaxy Tab is powered by a 1GHz processor, offers a 3MP rear camera ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-11-10T21:48:24Z)

Blake shelton is male vocalist of year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. • Blake Shelton won the Country Music Association's male vocalist of the year Wednesday night, ensuring a sea change in a genre that's been dominated by very familiar faces. "Ooooh, shake it up CMA," Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles said as ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-11-11T04:00:38Z)

Elaborate deal turns Maury Mine into a park

SEATTLE -- For the last decade a dark legal cloud has hung over a stretch of Maury Island waterfront. But Wednesday, the sun came out. A deal was announced that put to rest a major dispute over plans to resume mining at the site. The owner of an old sand ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T03:10:31Z)

Not-so-happy holidays ahead at the fuel pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the fuel pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-11-05T10:34:18Z)

The Samsung Tablet Is Now Available From T-Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has finally arrived at T-Mobile USA. The new Android-based tablet computer has a 7-inch LED screen, and is on sale at T-Mobile for $399.99 with a two-year contract or $599 without a contract. T-Mobile is charging customers $24.99 a ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-11-10T20:15:20Z)

Kings County growers want to sell water to SoCal

HANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Two farmers in central California's parched western valley are proposing to sell much of the irrigation water they get from the state to urban developers in Southern California. The proposed $11.7 million deal would transfer 1,998 ... (Source: Thecalifornian.com 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

Mariners voice Niehaus passes

The baseball world reacted in sadness to the death of Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus on Wednesday, the voice of the franchise silenced after 34 years by a heart attack at his family home in Bellevue, Wash. Niehaus, 75, had been the ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-11-11T03:39:09Z)

Calif farmers plan $11.7M water sale to SoCal

HANFORD, Calif.—Two farmers in central California's parched western valley are proposing to sell much of the irrigation water they get from the state to urban developers in Southern California. The proposed $11.7 million deal would transfer 1,998 acre ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Deal snapshot: VODAFONE UNVEILS USD5.1BN SALE OF INTERESTS IN JAPANESE ...

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Vodafone Ups Outlook; Reveals Japanese Sale

Vodafone , the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, raised its full-year outlook and announced the latest stage in its disposal program, a 3.1 billion pound sale of interests in Japanese carrier SoftBank. The British carrier, which recently sold its ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-09T09:10:48Z)

King County to buy contested Maury Island acreage, create marine park

King County officials and environmental leaders expressed confidence Wednesday they can raise $19.1 million in private and county dollars over the next seven weeks to turn a Maury Island gravel mine into a milelong shoreline park for kayakers, hikers and ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-11T04:00:38Z)

Amazon defends selling 'Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure'

A self-published book offering advice to pedophiles is for sale on Amazon.com, which is saying it would be censorship to not sell it. The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure , written by Philip R. Greaves 2nd, went on sale Oct. 28. Here's the author ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-11-11T02:20:25Z)

Amazon.com Irks Users Over Pedophile Guide Sale, Defends Move

Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest online retailer, sparked user anger over its sale of a book that bills itself as a guide for pedophiles. "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," written and published by Phillip R. Greaves, has been on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-10T22:17:02Z)

Grupo Bimbo to Buy Sara Lee Unit for $959 Million

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Grupo Bimbo SAB, the world's largest bread maker, agreed to buy Sara Lee's North American bakery business for $959 million as it boosts sales outside Mexico. The transaction will likely close during the first half of 2011 and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-09T13:35:40Z)

Miranda Lambert's 'Revolution' just that at CMAs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Blake Shelton won the Country Music Association's male vocalist of the year Wednesday night, ensuring a sea change in a genre that's been dominated by very familiar faces. "Ooooh, shake it up CMA," Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles said as ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-11T03:32:00Z)

UBS staffer reportedly leaked GM IPO info

Swiss bank UBS is no longer working on General Motors' initial public stock offering because a bank employee leaked information about the sale in an unauthorized e- mail, a person briefed on the matter said Wednesday. GM disclosed the e-mail in a filing ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus dies

SEATTLE - Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame broadcaster who called Seattle Mariners' games from their first season through this year, has died of a heart attack. He was 75. Niehaus died at his home in suburban Bellevue, according to his family. "He was one of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T04:43:35Z)

Holidays might be unhappy at gas pump

There's one place holiday shoppers probably won't find a bargain this year: At the gas pump. The Federal Reserve is taking steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, but those moves are also helping to push oil prices near their high for the year. That increase ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T22:16:59Z)

Maury Island mine may become park if sale goes through

After more than a decade of fighting, environmental groups and King County have reached agreement with the owners of a controversial sand and gravel mine on Maury Island to buy the property and turn it into a park. But the would-be purchasers still haven't ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-10T05:27:43Z)

Miranda Lambert Celebrates Birthday with CMA Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS/AP) Miranda Lambert had quite a few things to celebrate Wednesday night. The country singer got to mark her 27th birthday at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., and brought home three trophies from the annual ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-11T04:57:54Z)

Gasoline prices top $3 for first time since spring

State and local gasoline prices probably will stay above $3 a gallon at least through the holidays. Pump prices hit that benchmark in Springfield Tuesday for the first time since April, according to AAA and government forecasts. Prices at most local ... (Source: State Journal-Register 2010-11-11T00:47:21Z)

AP Source: UBS employee leaked info on GM IPO

DETROIT -- Swiss bank UBS is no longer working on General Motors' initial public stock offering because a bank employee leaked information about the sale in an unauthorized e-mail, a person briefed on the matter said Wednesday. The person, who did not want ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T19:32:23Z)

As stock sale nears, GM logs $2B profit

D ETROIT - Strong profits on new cars and trucks helped General Motors Co. earn $2 billion in the third quarter, enhancing the company's appeal as it nears next week's initial public stock offering. The third-quarter earnings of $1.20 per share nearly ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-11T05:12:13Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Already On Sale at T-Mobile USA

Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA is the first operator in the United States to have made the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tab available for purchase on its airwaves. Starting today, all those T-Mobile customers interested in the acquisition of this device can ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-10T13:41:38Z)

Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus, voice of the Seattle Mariners, dies at age 75

SEATTLE - For 34 seasons, Dave Niehaus narrated baseball in the Pacific Northwest. The golden Midwestern tones and trademark "My Oh My" and "It will fly away" tags of Seattle's first baseball icon were silenced Wednesday. Niehaus, who called the first ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-11T05:12:13Z)

Judge nixes lawsuit over huge Calif. development

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- A California judge has thrown out a lawsuit that aimed to stop development of a 5,000-acre gated resort community on the sprawling Tejon Ranch property. Superior Court Judge Kenneth Twisselman ruled Friday that Kern County officials ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-09T13:21:21Z)

Bimbo buys Sara Lee bakery unit

Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest breadmaker, agreed to buy Sara Lee Corp.'s North American bakery business for $959 million to boost sales outside Mexico. The transaction, which includes the right to the Sara Lee brand for bakery goods in the United States ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-10T09:23:56Z)

'Pedophile's Guide' sparks Amazon criticism

By Paul Gessler - bio | email FORT MYERS: Consumers across the nation are calling for a boycott of Amazon.com because of this e-book called the "Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure." The book sells for less than $5. And it's a sale attracting all kinds ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-11T04:43:35Z)

Deals of the Hour / November 10, 2010, 8:40 pm

$4 billion deal will give Chevron Pennsylvania stake

Chevron Corp.'s planned acquisition of Atlas Energy Inc. gives the nation's second-biggest oil company a direct route to the gas-rich Marcellus shale formation in Western Pennsylvania. The $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday means that Atlas, based in Moon ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

Sara Lee to sell bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, agreeing to sell it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal would make Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-10T00:27:04Z)

Clarient's Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Accept General Electric's Cash Tender Offer

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Clarient, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLRT - News ) announced today that its board of directors has unanimously agreed to recommend that Clarient stockholders tender their shares to General Electric Company ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T20:14:07Z)

Southside Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

TYLER, Texas , Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: SBSI ), parent company of Southside Bank declared a special cash dividend of $0.17 per common share in addition to declaring a regular ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-11-10T22:38:30Z)

Kings County growers want to sell water to SoCal

HANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Two farmers in central California's parched western valley are proposing to sell much of the irrigation water they get from the state to urban developers in Southern California. The proposed $11.7 million deal would transfer 1,998 ... (Source: Thecalifornian.com 2010-11-11T00:33:02Z)

Deal snapshot: VODAFONE UNVEILS USD5.1BN SALE OF INTERESTS IN JAPANESE ...

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UBS staffer reportedly leaked GM IPO info

Swiss bank UBS is no longer working on General Motors' initial public stock offering because a bank employee leaked information about the sale in an unauthorized e- mail, a person briefed on the matter said Wednesday. GM disclosed the e-mail in a filing ... (Source: Newsday 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Calif farmers plan $11.7M water sale to SoCal

HANFORD, Calif.—Two farmers in central California's parched western valley are proposing to sell much of the irrigation water they get from the state to urban developers in Southern California. The proposed $11.7 million deal would transfer 1,998 acre ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-11T00:25:53Z)

Sara Lee sells its North American Fresh Bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

PORTLAND, Ore. - Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-09T20:23:41Z)

Miranda Lambert, Lady A off to fast start at CMAs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Crossover sensations Lady Antebellum were the big winners early at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night as the trio's single "Need You Now" continued to shake up the genre. Lady A won vocal group of the year and ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-11T02:41:53Z)

Man pleads guilty in grisly murder of Riley Fox, 3

In a plea deal that ensures he will die in prison, convicted sex offender Scott Eby admitted raping and drowning 3-year-old Riley Fox following a 2004 break-in at the girl's Wilmington home. Immediately after Eby's guilty plea Wednesday, a Will County ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-11-11T03:03:22Z)

Star Scientific Files Third Quarter Financial Report; Updates CigRx Test Market, Roskamp ...

GLEN ALLEN, Va. , Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Star Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CIGX - News ) filed the company's third-quarter financial report yesterday with the Securities & Exchange Commission.  The company reported $695 thousand in net sales ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-10T14:31:45Z)

Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apache Corp has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc, putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a leading shallow-water operator ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T21:26:55Z)

Vodafone profit jumps on sale of Softbank stake

British telecoms company Vodafone reported Tuesday that net profit for the first half of the year jumped 56 percent to 7.50 billion pounds ($12.12 billion), thanks to higher revenue and the sale of a business. The company lifted its outlook. Vodafone said ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T12:24:05Z)

CMA Awards 2010: Miranda Lambert, Lady A off to fast start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Crossover sensations Lady Antebellum were the big winners early at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night as the trio's single "Need You Now" continued to shake up the genre. Lady A won vocal group of the year and single ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-11T02:34:44Z)

GM posts strong third quarter, indicating first profitable year since 2004

DETROIT — Strong profits on new cars and trucks helped General Motors earn $2 billion in the third quarter, enhancing the company's appeal as it nears next week's initial public stock offering. The third-quarter earnings of $1.20 per share nearly match ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-11-11T02:41:53Z)

Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum off to fast start at CMAs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Miranda Lambert and good friends Lady Antebellum were off to a fast start at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night, winning early awards for their hits "The House That Built Me" and "Need You Now." Lambert's personal ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-11T02:06:06Z)

Vodafone Ups Outlook; Reveals Japanese Sale

Vodafone , the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, raised its full-year outlook and announced the latest stage in its disposal program, a 3.1 billion pound sale of interests in Japanese carrier SoftBank. The British carrier, which recently sold its ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-09T09:10:48Z)

Sara Lee slims down with $959M baking sale to Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks Sara Lee's last ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-11-10T00:12:45Z)

Chevron to buy Atlas Energy

Chevron Corp., signaling that it hungers for nontraditional energy sources, said Tuesday that it has struck a $4.3 billion deal to buy Atlas Energy Inc., giving Chevron access to a Pennsylvania region that is rich in natural gas. San Ramon-based Chevron ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-10T04:59:05Z)

Tejon Ranch Company Reports CEO Stock Disposition and Repurchase Program

TEJON RANCH, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE:TRC) today announced that President and CEO, Robert A. Stine, citing professional financial and tax planning advice, has established a written sale and repurchase program under SEC Rule 10b5-1 ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-11-10T06:03:30Z)

Russia set to allow NATO armoured vehicles' transit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia is expected to let NATO take armoured vehicles to Afghanistan through its territory under an expanded transit deal that would reduce reliance on more risky routes in Pakistan, NATO diplomats said on Wednesday. Alliance leaders ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-10T13:05:51Z)

AP Source: UBS employee leaked info on GM IPO

DETROIT -- Swiss bank UBS is no longer working on General Motors' initial public stock offering because a bank employee leaked information about the sale in an unauthorized e-mail, a person briefed on the matter said Wednesday. The person, who did not want ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-10T19:32:23Z)

Chevron/Atlas deal a vote for Marcellus

Analysts reacting to Chevron Corp.'s $4.3 billion deal to acquire Moon-based Atlas Energy Inc . called it a vote of confidence for the Marcellus Shale, the natural gas deposit that has attracted multinational corporations such as Exxon Mobile Corp ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-10T14:17:26Z)

Mariner Energy still on "positive" watch on Apache deal

29 October 2010 - S&P on Thursday continued the "positive" listing on Houston-based oil and gas company Mariner Energy Inc (NYSE: ME | PowerRating ) pending completion of its acquisition by higher-rated sector player Apache Corp (NYSE: APA | PowerRating ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-29T11:04:04Z)

Medvedev to Allow NATO Armored Vehicles' Transit

BRUSSELS — President Dmitry Medvedev is expected to allow NATO to take armored vehicles to Afghanistan through Russian territory under an expanded transit deal that would reduce reliance on more risky routes in Pakistan, NATO diplomats said Wednesday ... (Source: Moscow Times 2010-11-10T22:59:59Z)

UPDATE 1-Apache completes Mariner buy, made before BP spill

SAN FRANCISCO Nov 10 (Reuters) - Apache Corp ( APA.N ) has completed its acquisition of deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator Mariner Energy Inc ( ME.N ), putting to bed a deal struck five days before the BP blowout shook up the entire industry. Apache, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-10T21:19:46Z)

With Plea Deal, Sex Offender Admits to Killing Riley Fox

A convicted sex offender arrested in May after DNA evidence linked him to the death of a little girl was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday after negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors. Scott Eby's plea deal, accepted by Will County Judge Richard ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-10T22:45:40Z)

Deal possible in slaying of 3-year-old Riley Fox, attorney says

The man charged with the brutal 2004 rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox is in negotiations with prosecutors about a deal that could have him pleading guilty Wednesday, his attorney said. Convicted sex offender Scott Eby was arrested in May after DNA ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-10T02:28:45Z)

NATO wants Russia to expand Afghanistan cooperation

NATO wants Russia to allow the alliance to transport armoured vehicles to Afghanistan through its territory as part of an expanded transit deal, NATO's spokesman said Wednesday. The transatlantic alliance wants to seal an Afghanistan cooperation package ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-10T21:41:14Z)

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