Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 11:40 am

Moore praises WikiLeaks 'source'

Hagerstown - Michael Moore, the Oscar-winning filmmaker, will contribute $5 000 to help defend the army private suspected of leaking classified documents to an internet whistle-blower from serving time in prison. A ... (Source: Beeld 2010-08-21T11:35:47Z)

Prosecutors: WikiLeaks founder suspected of rape

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A spokeswoman for the Swedish prosecutors office says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted on suspicion of rape and he should contact police for questioning. Spokeswoman Karin Rosander ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-21T11:21:28Z)

What The Papers Say - Arsenal, Tottenham, Sevilla, Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston ...

Arsene Wenger has launched an astonishing attack on Paul Scholes, branding him 'dirty'. Also: Stephen Ireland has slammed Roberto Mancini for failing to develop relationships with Manchester City players. Arsenal ... (Source: Lancashire Evening Post 2010-08-21T11:21:28Z)

Sevilla boss unhappy that he couldn't play Squillaci because of Arsenal bid

The Sevilla coach Antonio Alvarez was originally very annoyed that he couldn't play the French international defender Sebastien Squillaci in Wednesdays Champions League qualifier against Braga. He has ... (Source: Just Arsenal News 2010-08-21T10:31:22Z)

Shell still in talks with Essar for 2 refineries

LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell said on Friday it remained in non-exclusive talks with Essar for the company to buy two refineries in Europe, having announced the sale of its Heide site to a private equity fund ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

ESPN's Jay Mariotti arrested by L.A. police [Updated]

ESPN personality and sports columnist Jay Mariotti was arrested overnight by Los Angeles police officers in the Pacific division. He was booked on suspicion of a felony, but officials would not provide further ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-21T18:16:39Z)

WikiLeaks Founder Assange Charged With Rape

A spokeswoman for the Swedish prosecutors office says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted on suspicion of rape and he should contact police for questioning. Spokeswoman Karin Rosander tells The Associated Press ... (Source: NPR News 2010-08-21T15:46:20Z)

Shell sells refinery to private equity fund

LONDON: London-based Klesch & Company yesterday became the first private equity fund to buy a refinery in the battered European sector, with the purchase of Royal Dutch Shell's Heide processing unit in Germany ... (Source: Gulf Daily News 2010-08-21T07:53:53Z)

Salinger toilet on sale for $1 million

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-21T08:01:03Z)

Jay Mariotti Arrested for Domestic Abuse!

ESPN commentator and former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of a felony. He was booked on suspicion of a felony, but officials would not provide further details. A ... (Source: Newsradio 620 2010-08-21T17:33:42Z)

WikiLeaks founder wanted in Swedish rape case

STOCKHOLM--A spokeswoman for the Swedish prosecutors office says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted on suspicion of rape and he should contact police for questioning. Spokeswoman Karin Rosander tells ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-21T16:07:48Z)

Filmmaker Michael Moore praises soldier suspected in WikiLeaks case, promises ...

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Michael Moore, the Oscar-winning filmmaker, will contribute $5,000 to help defend the Army private suspected of leaking classified documents to an Internet whistle-blower from serving time ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-21T09:19:47Z)

'Amityville Horror' House In Contract; Moving Sale Planned

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1 ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-21T17:55:11Z)

Shirts to go on sale for MSU Gold Rush game, set Sept. 4

Note: This returns only MSU News results. Montana State University invites all Bobcat fans to wear the color gold to MSU's Gold Rush game, which is the season football home opener, set for Saturday, Sept. 4, against Fort ... (Source: montana 2010-08-16T16:56:41Z)

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange wanted for rape, molestation in Sweden

This is either evidence of degeneracy in-depth or a set up by someone or someones who didn't like the idea of this fellow leaking tens of thousands of classified documents about the Afghan War. WikiLeaks ... (Source: American Thinker 2010-08-21T12:47:22Z)

Moving sale at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market ... (Source: kgw.com 2010-08-21T16:07:48Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet for sale on e-Bay: price US$ 1 million

Memorabilia from J.D Salinger are so rare that Rick Kohl of webuytreasure.com is asking US$ 1 million for the reclusive author's toilet. It's almost as if "The Catcher in the Rye" author [...] saw this moment ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-19T00:18:08Z)

Running backs in spotlight for MSU, UM

BOZEMAN — Three days after bailing on a plan to seriously evaluate his team's running game due to defensive injuries, Rob Ash again hopes for a long and meaningful look at the ground attack when the Bobcats ... (Source: Great Falls Tribune 2010-08-21T11:00:00Z)

Prosecutors withdraw warrant for WikiLeaks founder

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he will write bimonthly columns for a left-leaning Swedish newspaper. Assange says his columns in tabloid Aftonbladet will give perspective on the work of WikiLeaks, which ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-21T15:32:01Z)

For sale: 'Governor had some nice stuff'

The governor's office went on sale to the highest bidder Thursday -- literally. It wasn't state contracts or a Senate seat on offer, but the dusty contents of storage units Rod Blagojevich failed to pay rent ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-20T13:45:50Z)

WRIC Richmond News and Weather - Michael Moore praises suspected WikiLeaks source

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) - Filmmaker Michael Moore is praising an Army private suspected of releasing classified war records to WikiLeaks and said he would contribute to his defense. Moore tells The Associated Press in an ... (Source: WRIC TV 2010-08-20T15:18:53Z)

MSU volleyball holds alumni match

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State's volleyball team gets to test its skills when the Bobcats hold their annual alumni match. The match is Saturday at 1 p.m. Coach Sara Schaub says it will be a good ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-21T16:00:39Z)

Pentagon ready to discuss Afghan files, WikiLeaks founder says

STOCKHOLM — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-19T04:21:30Z)

Essar still in talks with Shell over oil refineries sale

Royal Dutch Shell today said it remained in non-exclusive talks with Essar Energy over the sale of two refineries in Europe. "Shell has an ongoing divestment programme and we are in negotiations to sell Shell Stanlow ... (Source: Evening Standard 2010-08-20T11:01:11Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Blagojevich storage auction: $30,000 raised

The 6-foot-tall Elvis Presley arrived on a forklift, above the heads of the spectators waiting to bid on the kitschiest of Rod Blagojevich 's belongings. The King statue went for $20,500 on Thursday in the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-20T04:06:00Z)

Surprise visitors Blackpool enter the Gunners' den

LONDON (AFP) – Arsenal fans are hoping to see captain Cesc Fabregas back in action at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday when surprise package Blackpool are the visitors. The midfielder missed last week's 1-1 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-21T08:29:41Z)

Report: ESPN TV personality Mariotti arrested

ESPN TV personality Jay Mariotti was arrested overnight in Los Angeles, according to a report. Mariotti, a sports columnist at FanHouse.com and a frequent panelist on ESPN's "Around the Horn", was booked on suspicion of ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-21T17:33:42Z)

Blagojevich trove up for sale

CHICAGO – It was a small neon sign and it read "Governor Blagojevich." And it was one of the first things to go Thursday as an Arlington Heights, Ill., storage facility auctioned off belongings of the ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-20T06:57:48Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 million ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-21T15:32:01Z)

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