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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 10:41 pm

Tidal power firm producing grid-compatible energy

Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC said that its tidal energy system in Eastport, Maine, began generating grid-compatible electricity today. The Portland, Maine-based company said the system is the largest ... (Source: Mass High Tech 2010-08-19T15:55:52Z)

Cano, Yankees power past Tigers, 11-5

NEW YORK — Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double and a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning, sending Phil Hughes and the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers this afternoon. Austin Kearns ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-19T20:27:53Z)

Konerko, Buehrle lead White Sox past Twins

Paul Konerko had five hits and four RBIs and Mark Buehrle pitched seven shutout innings to help the Chicago White Sox slow surging Minnesota with an 11-0 victory on Thursday night. Buehrle (12-9) allowed five ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-20T04:48:57Z)

Murray needs three sets, tiebreak to avoid upset

Andy Murray, from Great Britain, sprints to the net during a match against Ernests Gulbis, from Latvia, at the Cincinnati Masters tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, in Mason, Ohio. Murray won 4-6, 6-3 ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-08-20T03:58:51Z)

Hernandez, Bruce homer to power Reds over Diamondbacks 9-5

PHOENIX — Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 last night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-20T04:41:48Z)

Verizon Eyes iPad For FiOS

Verizon has announced plans to stream FiOS TV service, for subscribers, to a variety of mobile devices, including Apple's iPad. According to Gizmodo , Verizon has demonstrated the technology and will roll it out in the ... (Source: E-Gear 2010-08-19T23:05:21Z)

Andy Murray cuts the power to beat Ernests Gulbis at Cincinnati Masters

Andy Murray looked across the net to see the player he might have been, a temperamental shot-maker of flickering brilliance – and he left court relieved that he was not Ernests Gulbis but the stubborn pragmatist who ... (Source: Utv 2010-08-19T20:49:21Z)

Lottery jackpots escape midweek drawings

Wild Card: 14, 17, 26, 30, 31. Wild Card Queen of Clubs. Hot Lotto: 01, 04, 13, 26, 28. Hot Ball 04. Hot Lotto Sizzler Three. Powerball: 04, 32, 33, 47, 55. Powerball 39. Power Play 03. Mega Millions: 11, 19 ... (Source: KFBB NewsChannel 5 2010-08-19T16:53:08Z)

Mauer powers Twins past White Sox

Joe Mauer had four hits, two RBIs and his first regular season home run at Target Field, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night to increase their season-high lead in the AL Central ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

Ditch the queen – UK public

London – Britain's Treasury says it will consider wild ideas submitted by the public after calling on taxpayers to help draft the toughest spending cuts in decades. Treasury chief George Osborne set up a website in ... (Source: Beeld 2010-08-19T21:17:59Z)

Hernandez, Bruce homer to lead Reds over D'Backs for 70th win

PHOENIX (AP) -- Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Thursday night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: Times-Bulletin 2010-08-20T05:24:45Z)

Ocean Renewable Power Company: Largest Ocean Energy Device Ever Installed In U.S ...

Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC), an industry leader in tidal, river and deep-water ocean current energy technology and projects, announced today that its Beta Power System, the largest ocean energy power ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-19T11:16:41Z)

Tests of Downeast Tidal Power System a Success, Company says

A Maine-based energy company is calling the successful testing of a Downeast tidal power system a "huge milestone" for America's Ocean Energy industry. Ocean Renewable Power Company today announced that its $2 million ... (Source: MPBN 2010-08-18T21:54:58Z)

Reds power past Diamondbacks

Ramon Hernandez and Jay Bruce hit back-to-back homers in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-5 on Thursday night. The victory gave the Reds a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T05:17:35Z)

Deal reach in Stamford company Internet fees case

A marketing company in Stamford has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo ... (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-08-19T12:06:48Z)

Wind Power Company Moving HQ To Pearl District

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A Danish company specializing in wind power will locate its North American headquarters in Portland's Pearl District as part of a move that could bring hundreds of jobs to the city. The ... (Source: kptv.com 2010-08-18T19:46:07Z)

Ditch The Queen: UK Public'S Wild Ideas For Cuts, EU

LONDON (AP) Sell off the Queen's swans. Make lawmakers work for free. Force prison inmates to generate cheap power on the treadmill. As Britain's government decides how to make the toughest spending cuts in ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-19T16:10:11Z)

Verizon FiOS TV for iPad fuels talk of Apple deals

Verizon provided a surprise to subscribers by previewing an iPad app for FiOS TV . The initial app will provide live, streaming TV to existing FiOS TV subscribers using the same technology that underpins the fiber optic ... (Source: Electronista 2010-08-18T17:44:25Z)

Deal reached in NY Internet shopping fees case

NEW YORK (AP) — A marketing company has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations that it tricked Internet shoppers into signing up for discount clubs with hidden fees. New York Attorney General Andrew ... (Source: Post-Journal 2010-08-19T22:00:56Z)

ATP World Tour Cincinnati Masters Results

Results Thursday at the Cincinnati Masters, a $3 million ATP World Tour event on outdoor hard-courts at The Lindner Family Tennis Center (seedings in parentheses): Singles Third Round Mardy Fish, United States ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-08-20T03:51:41Z)

Turbine maker Vestas to keep HQ in Portland

PORTLAND — Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest maker of wind turbines, ended concerns that it might leave Oregon by announcing Wednesday that it will keep its North American headquarters in Portland ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-19T06:23:12Z)

Vestas To Keep HQ In Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest wind turbine maker, ended concerns it might leave Oregon by announcing Wednesday it will keep its North American headquarters in Portland. The Denmark-based ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-19T14:01:20Z)

Click here for your Wednesday night lottery results!

Powerball: The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 04-32-33-47-55; Powerball: 39; Power Play: 3. Estimated jackpot: $65 million. Dakota Cash: The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 06-07-15-22-24 ... (Source: Aberdeen News 2010-08-19T08:24:53Z)

Nine-run inning pushes Yankees past Tigers

New York Yankees' Robinson Cano watches his two-run home run off of Detroit Tigers reliever Eddie Bonine during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. (AP ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-20T05:24:45Z)

LOTTERY: Powerball jackpot climbs

04-32-33-47-55 Powerball: 39 (four, thirty-two, thirty-three, forty-seven, fifty-five; Powerball: thirty-nine) Power Play: 3 Players matching all five numbers and the Powerball would have won or shared the $64 ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-19T10:19:25Z)

Robinson Cano, Yankees power past Tigers, 11-5

NEW YORK – Phil Hughes made an early-inning mistake for the second straight start at Yankee Stadium, and this one ended up over the outfield wall for a two-run home run this afternoon. Just as he did the last time ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-19T20:13:34Z)

Mauer's power helps Twins edge White Sox

MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Mauer had four hits, two RBIs and his first regular season home run at Target Field, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night to increase their season-high lead in ... (Source: Pantagraph 2010-08-19T03:52:53Z)

Dennis Dillon Auto Park in Boise and an Ohio-based marketing company agree to ...

Internet Auto Rent and Sales will change the way it advertises after reaching an agreement with Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. Wasden alleged that the company, at 10175 Fairview Ave. in Boise ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-19T19:44:56Z)

Ditch the queen: UK public's wild ideas for cuts

Sell off the Queen's swans. Make lawmakers work for free. Force prison inmates to generate cheap power on the treadmill. As Britain's government decides how to make the toughest spending cuts in decades, it has asked the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-20T03:30:13Z)

Verizon iPad App: A Closer Look

Verizon's iPad app announcement was an exciting one for TV fans. Finally, live streaming television on the go! But not so fast. The app's restrictions -- including a lack of portability and the cost of service ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-20T05:03:16Z)

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