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Deals of the Hour / August 11, 2010, 8:41 am

Ex-nWo Member Interested In TNA, Joe Hangs Out With WWE Star

-- Former WCW performer Scott "Flash" Norton suggested to TNA president Dixie Carter last week on Twitter that she bring him in as her bodyguard. The former New World Order member wrote, "I really think you need a ... (Source: PWMania 2010-08-04T00:21:36Z)

Merriman seeking money from former Duke hoop stars

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. While his holdout from Chargers training camp continues, linebacker Shawne Merriman has had other matters to deal with. This week it was an ongoing dispute in federal ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-08-11T00:56:15Z)

JGBs rally as Nikkei slumps, sale draws solid demand

TOKYO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds jumped on Wednesday as Tokyo stocks tumbled in the wake of the yen's gains after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to support the U.S. economy. But bond ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-11T09:24:29Z)

Anchorage Resident is State Truck Driving Champion

ANCHORAGE, Alaska , July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scott Watts , of Anchorage , was named the best professional truck driver in Alaska after winning the straight truck competition and receiving the highest ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-28T13:30:09Z)

Celtics sign F Luke Harangody

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have signed Luke Harangody, their second-round draft pick. The deal is for two years. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8 forward was the 52nd pick in this year's draft. At Notre ... (Source: Gloucester Daily Times 2010-08-11T02:57:56Z)

GOP GOVERNOR RESULTS: Tea party favorite Maes wins Colorado governor primary

DENVER — Entrepreneur Dan Maes cashed in his support from tea party patriot groups to narrowly defeat former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis in Colorado's GOP gubernatorial primary, sending a message to state Republicans that ... (Source: The Tribune 2010-08-11T13:20:43Z)

Scott rushes in to help Blue Devils' run game

Duke coach David Cutcliffe watches as his team starts its first practice. DURHAM As he prepared for Duke's opening fall practice Monday night, sophomore tailback Desmond Scott had one thought on his mind ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-10T03:20:36Z)

Zimbabwe holds £1bn diamond sale

Zimbabwe began selling diamonds worth more than a £1bn (€1.2bn) today mined from an area where soldiers are accused of killing 200 people, raping women and forcing children into hard labour. Heavily armed police and ... (Source: Ireland On-Line 2010-08-11T14:25:08Z)

Skype files for IPO in U.S.; no details on price, sale date

NEW YORK — Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-11T07:22:48Z)

Hillsboro man charged with selling stolen ladders

HILLSBORO — An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman is facing ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-11T06:04:03Z)

Ore. man charged with selling stolen ladders

(AP) — HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon man has been accused of stealing a ladder and then calling the theft victim to offer to sell him more stolen ladders. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Kevin Gilman ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-10T23:01:43Z)

Dollar hits 15-year low vs. yen; Japanese stocks tumble

TOKYO (AP) — The dollar has fallen to a 15-year low against the yen after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced new measures to shore up the ailing American economy. Late Wednesday in Tokyo a dollar bought only ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-11T13:20:43Z)

Zimbabwe sells 3.6 million carats of controversial diamonds at auction after sale ...

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe is selling millions of carats of rough diamonds from an area where soldiers killed 200 people and forced children into hard labor. The jewels were certified ready for sale on Wednesday after ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-11T14:10:49Z)

Alleged thief tries to sell ladder to victim

HILLSBORO, OR -- An Oregon man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a ladder from a man and then called him later to sell him a ladder. Washington County sheriff's deputies say Kevin Gilman faces theft and burglary ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T02:50:47Z)

Defiant Rick Scott assails suit over sealed testimony, says McCollum abusing power

TALLAHASSEE— Rick Scott, the Republican frontrunner for Florida governor, said Tuesday that a video deposition he gave in a lawsuit over a health care company is none of the public's business. "It's a private matter ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-08-11T14:53:46Z)

eBay jettisons Skype for US$2.8B

E-commerce giant eBay announced on Tuesday that it is selling its Skype unit for US$2.75 billion to an investor group that includes Marc Andreessen's new venture. Under the deal, eBay will receive approximately US$1.9 ... (Source: Zd Net Asia.com 2010-08-10T00:21:39Z)

COULD ECW BEAT TNA, TAKER'S ATTACK, NEXUS VS. SMACKDOWN, GOLDUST ON TOP AND MORE

You can send us questions for the PWInsider.com Q&A by clicking here . Bobby Heenan and Bret Hart's books lacked WWE photos. Who owns the rights to my personal photos taken WWE live events and PPVs? You do ... (Source: Pro Wrestling Insider 2010-08-11T14:32:17Z)

Decatur Resident Is State Truck Driving Champion

INDIANAPOLIS, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scott Bluhm, of Decatur, was named the best professional truck driver in Indiana after winning the flatbed competition and receiving the highest overall score ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-07-28T13:37:19Z)

INDY NEWS: OWW Radio's "DJ Kashmere" recap and archive information!!

If you missed Tuesday July 27th edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with host Alan Wojcik, here are the highlights: ***Alan had the honor of being joined by former WCW/TNA announcer SCOTT HUDSON who talked ... (Source: ImpactWrestling.com 2010-07-29T21:57:12Z)

Lawsuit demands Rick Scott deposition from Collier court reporter

Rick Scott has grown accustomed to fending off questions about the misdeeds of his former company, Columbia/HCA. Now, as critics and opponents turn toward the GOP gubernatorial frontrunner's latest venture ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-11T09:10:10Z)

Dollar falls to 15-year low against the yen

TOKYO -- The U.S. dollar has fallen to a 15-year low against the yen after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced new measures to shore up the ailing American economy. The greenback was quoted at 84.71 yen late Wednesday in ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-11T11:47:39Z)

America's Road Team Captains Take Honors at 2010 National Truck Driving Championships

ARLINGTON, Va. , Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The America's Road Team, with both current and veteran Captains competing, left Columbus with a number of honors from the 2010 National Truck Driving ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-11T13:20:43Z)

Scott Calls McCollum 'Tonya Harding Of Politics'

ORLANDO, Fla -- GOP front-runner Rick Scott lashed out at fellow Republican Bill McCollum during a news conference, saying McCollum had "stooped to an ultimate low in Florida politics. The remark was made ... (Source: click orlando 2010-08-11T12:52:05Z)

Harangody signs deal with Celtics

In the shadows of the Boston Celtics' introductory news conference Tuesday for center Shaquille O'Neal, a former Notre Dame star joined the team. Luke Harangody, who was selected in the second round of the NBA draft ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-10T17:25:17Z)

Internet Calling Service Skype Files for IPO

Skype is hoping to raise $100 million in an initial public offering of stock. Skype did not say when its shares would go on sale, or at what price. It expects to list on the Nasdaq under an unspecified symbol. A portion ... (Source: CIO Today 2010-08-11T08:48:42Z)

Colo. governor: Tea party favorite Dan Maes defeats Scott McInnis in GOP primary

Entrepreneur Dan Maes cashed in his support from tea party patriot groups to narrowly defeat former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis in Colorado's GOP gubernatorial primary, sending a message to state Republicans that the ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-11T13:49:20Z)

ZIMBABWE HOLDS £1BN DIAMOND SALE

Heavily armed police and soldiers guarded top security vaults built at the main Harare airport, where several private jets brought buyers from Israel, India, Lebanon and Russia. Abbey Chikane, Zimbabwe monitor of the ... (Source: Daily Express 2010-08-11T15:15:14Z)

Andy Katz's Daily Word: Notre Dame Fighting Irish look to Scott Martin for help in replacing Luke ...

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Quick hitters from coaches in Orlando last week: • If Notre Dame reaches the NCAA tournament for a second straight season, it will be because Purdue transfer Scott Martin makes a major ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-01T23:55:20Z)

Tea party favorite Dan Maes wins GOP primary for Colorado governor

DENVER -- Businessman Dan Maes rode support from tea party groups to claim Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis. McInnis, who served six terms in Congress, failed to ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-11T08:20:04Z)

MSU-Duke could decide 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge

The Michigan State-Duke showcase game will be the last to tip-off in the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Spartans and the national champion Blue Devils, half of this past spring's Final Four, will play in Durham, N.C ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T23:45:51Z)

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