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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 5:40 am

McGovern, Frank, hope to stem LNG

FALL RIVER — Two Massachusetts lawmakers said Thursday they hope to deal a final blow to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River with an attempt to bar the Department of Energy from spending money on ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-20T09:06:39Z)

Deal Signed On Extending Russian Military Presence In Armenia

YEREVAN -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarkisian, have signed a deal extending Moscow's lease of a military base in the South Caucasus country by 24 years. Moscow had been set to ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-21T02:24:36Z)

Tribune Co. says negotiations have failed

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The Tribune Co.'s plan to emerge from bankruptcy has unraveled in the wake of an independent report concluding that talks leading up to the company's 2007 leveraged buyout bordered on ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-21T11:00:00Z)

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)

Roy Halladay's seven shutout innings leads Phils

PHILADELPHIA—Roy Halladay pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The Phillies, who have won 13 of 17 games, are 2 1/2 ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-08-21T02:03:08Z)

Intel to buy McAfee in $7.68B deal

NEW YORK - Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-21T10:09:54Z)

Russia, Armenia sign military cooperation pact through 2044

Yerevan/Moscow - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met Friday in Yerivan with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan and assured Armenia of Moscow's military protection for Armenia. The two leaders signed an ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-20T10:46:52Z)

Tehran begins fuelling first nuclear power plant

Iran said on Saturday it has started loading fuel into its Russian-built first nuclear power plant, in the face of stiff opposition from world powers over its controversial atomic programme. After decades of delay ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-21T07:18:06Z)

Roy Halladay wins sixth straight as Phillies nip Nationals

PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Halladay pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The Phillies (69-52), who have won 13 of 17 games ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-20T23:04:10Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

(AP) 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 $ ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-21T11:42:57Z)

With McAfee Deal, Intel Looks for Edge

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hoping to accelerate its move into smartphones and consumer electronics, the chip maker Intel has turned to security software and services as a way to separate its products from those of its rivals. On ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-21T04:19:08Z)

NFL Preseason: New York Giants Sign Pro Bowl Guard Shawn Andrews

The New York Giants have added depth to their offensive line with the signing of Shawn Andrews , a former two-time pro bowl guard. After having basically not played since 2007 due to injuries, the Eagles gave up on the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-21T11:35:47Z)

Report's hints of fraud upset Tribune reorganization plan

WILMINGTON -- The Tribune Co.'s plan to emerge from bankruptcy has unraveled in the wake of an independent report concluding that talks leading up to the company's 2007 leveraged buyout bordered on fraud ... (Source: Delaware Online 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)

Halladay registers 16th win with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — With Roy Halladay on the mound, the Phillies' offense didn't have to do too much. Halladay pitched seven shutout innings to lead Philadelphia to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-21T06:56:37Z)

Obama invites Israel, Palestinians to Washington for talks

WASHINGTON — Plunging into the Mideast peacemaker's role that has defeated so many U.S. leaders, President Barack Obama on Friday invited Israel and the Palestinians to try anew in face-to-face talks for a ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-21T11:35:47Z)

Congressmen have plan to kill Mass. LNG terminal

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) -- Two Massachusetts lawmakers said Thursday they hope to deal a final blow to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River with an attempt to bar the Department of Energy from spending ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-21T00:08:36Z)

Intel to buy McAfee for $7.68 billion deal

SAN FRANCISCO - Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T04:33:27Z)

Israel, Palestinians to hold talks in Washington

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday Israeli and Palestinian leaders would resume direct peace talks in Washington on September 2, with the goal of a deal in one year. "I have ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T15:40:22Z)

Eagles Notebook: Giants are playing Shawn Andrews' tune

CINCINNATI - Tom Lopat didn't know what to expect when Rich Moran, an agent who played for Lopat in Green Bay, asked the retired former offensive line coach to work out Shawn Andrews in Los Angeles. Lopat knew ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-21T08:22:31Z)

Ex-Eagles lineman Shawn Andrews inks deal with the Giants

CINCINNATI —- Just when the Eagles thought they had Shawn Andrews out of their hair, they now will have to deal with him twice a year. Andrews, the tormented former Eagles' offensive lineman popularly ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-21T09:34:06Z)

WikiLeaks claims Pentagon response

STOCKHOLM — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday that the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistle-blower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-19T06:58:59Z)

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. Owner ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-21T11:21:28Z)

As bankruptcy deal crumbles, Tribune's grip on process slips

WILMINGTON, Del -- WILMINGTON, Del. - The settlement at the heart of Tribune Co.'s proposed reorganization plan has fallen apart, casting doubt on whether the Chicago-based media conglomerate can continue to ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-08-21T07:10:56Z)

Pentagon Denies WikiLeaks Talks About Documents

STOCKHOLM (AP) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says the Pentagon has expressed a willingness to discuss reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war before they're posted online. But the military denies any ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T15:48:42Z)

Moving sale planned at NY's 'Amityville Horror' house — ghosts not included

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: Washington Examiner 2010-08-21T11:35:47Z)

Pentagon denies deal in works with WikiLeaks

STOCKHOLM – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Wednesday that the Pentagon has expressed willingness to discuss the online whistleblower's request for help in reviewing classified documents from the Afghan war and ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-08-19T13:18:23Z)

A look at previous Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Sept. 13, 1993, the White House, Washington: The two sides sign the Oslo accord, negotiated in secret meetings shepherded by Norwegian academics and lower-level officials. The deal includes mutual recognition between ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-21T09:55:35Z)

Memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

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: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-21T10:09:54Z)

Bill's add-on would bar Fall River LNG project

T wo Massachusetts lawmakers said yesterday they hope to deal a final blow to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River with an attempt to bar the Department of Energy from spending money on its regulatory ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-20T04:34:38Z)

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