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Deals of the Hour / August 21, 2010, 6:40 am

Contractor based in Morristown investigated for Afghanistan deals

MORRISTOWN - A Morristown-based contracting firm is being investigated on possible federal criminal and civil charges on claims it overcharged the federal government for parts of $1 billion in reconstruction ... (Source: Chatham Courier 2010-08-20T12:27:05Z)

Phillies, Rays take wild-card leads into weekend, injuries help shape races...

Charlie Manuel scoffed at the notion of second place. So did Phillies stars Jimmy Rollins and Roy Oswalt . Even if it meant a playoff spot. "We don't care about the wild card," Manuel said this week. OK, Charlie. Let the ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-20T14:35:56Z)

Democratic Senate candidate Robin Carnahan joins U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt for tax cut ...

Sedalia -- In a change from her previous position, Democratic Senate candidate Robin Carnahan said Thursday that she now supports the extension of all tax cuts enacted during the administration of President ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-21T08:01:03Z)

A wild chase for baseball's wild-card spots

Charlie Manuel scoffed at the notion of second place. So did Phillies stars Jimmy Rollins and Roy Oswalt. Even if it meant a playoff spot. "We don't care about the wild card," Manuel said this week. OK, Charlie ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-21T11:00:00Z)

Makaha Studios' mission: To help Waianae prosper

The founders of Makaha Studios have a mission: Support the Waianae community, its residents and future work force. Originally set up in 2006 as a spinoff of Searider Productions — a flourishing journalism ... (Source: Pacific Business News 2010-08-21T10:45:41Z)

TX Girl, 5, Dies in Pellet Air Rifle Shooting

Police Chief Roy Salazar says Sarah Salinas died Wednesday after being shot in the chest. She was pronounced dead at a hospital in Alice. Investigator Ric Ortiz with the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office says the ... (Source: KBTX.com 2010-08-20T16:30:28Z)

GAE Endorses Democrat Barnes; Republican Deal Seaks Teachers' Support

Update 11:45pm, Fri., August 20, 2010 Adds quotes from Deal's campaign spokesman, and additional quotes from Barnes. Adds video from 11pm newscast. ATLANTA, Ga. -- Funny what a difference eight years can make ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-08-21T05:02:05Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To Nashville Area

Nashville, TN (Vocus) August 21, 2010 -- Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. Nashville area Nissan dealerships are offering ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-21T07:03:47Z)

Scotch Plains NJ woman who used gun to rob Long Hill, N.J., children's store gets 14 ...

Tameerah Coles pleaded guilty earlier this year to the Oct. 29, 2008, hold-up at the shop, and under the sentence imposed by Superior Court Judge Thomas V. Manahan in Morristown, she must serve at least 85 ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-21T08:01:03Z)

Connecticut Attorney General Investigating Rite Aid Prescription Price Increases

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Friday he is investigating whether Rite Aid illegally attributed a recent increase in prescription drug prices to a new state law that offers Medicaid the same discounts as other ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-20T23:54:17Z)

Conn., CVS in dispute over discount program

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal say CVS Caremark will not end a consumer discount drug program more than a month after it said it considered such a move ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-09T20:03:57Z)

Roy Blunt Pulls Ground Zero Web Video About Robin Carnahan

Missouri Republican Senate candidate Rep. Roy Blunt's campaign has removed a web video posted last night featuring Democratic opponent Robin Carnahan discussing the "ground zero mosque" controversy while viewers are ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-19T22:15:15Z)

Georgia teachers group endorses Barnes

ATLANTA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes today received the endorsement of the 40,000-member Georgia Association of Educators. Barnes is facing Republican Nathan Deal in the Nov. 2 election ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-20T19:07:57Z)

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)

JUDGE DISMISSES CHARGES AGAINST WESTAR EXECUTIVES WITTIG AND LAKE

A federal judge Friday dismissed all charges against two former Westar Energy executives facing their third trial on charges they had looted the Kansas utility. The dismissal granted a request by prosecutors ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-21T05:09:15Z)

Aquilani's loan move to Juve from Liverpool agreed

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani is joining Juventus on a season-long loan from Liverpool. Liverpool announced Saturday that a deal had been agreed with the Turin club. The 26-year-old ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-21T12:11:35Z)

Cancer survivor becomes marathoner, author

Helene Neville celebrated her 50th birthday this week, a few days after finishing a record-breaking 2,520-mile run in 93 days. What's even more amazing is that doctors had told her she wouldn't live long ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-21T11:42:57Z)

Breaking down NL, AL wild-card races with 40 games to go

Charlie Manuel scoffed at the notion of second place. So did Philadelphia Phillies stars Jimmy Rollins and Roy Oswalt. Even if it meant a playoff spot. "We don't care about the wild card," Manuel said this week. OK ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-20T18:03:31Z)

Ga. teachers group backs Democrat Roy Barnes in race for governor against GOP's ...

ATLANTA — Democrat Roy Barnes has won the backing of one of Georgia's largest teachers' groups in the race for governor. The 43,000-member Georgia Association of Educators on Friday announced it is supporting Barnes in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-20T18:17:50Z)

Workouts on the rise: Seattle's banks, developers strive to save deals, avoid court

rst commercial property markets on the West Coast, banks are finding new ways to be flexible with failed developments. Bankruptcies and foreclosures are on the rise, of course. But so are efforts to shore up ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-08-20T23:54:17Z)

Stamford Nissan Dealer Holding Sales Event to Clear 2010 Inventory

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 13, 2010 – Stamford Nissan dealer, Nissan Darien, needs to clear out its selection of 2010 Nissans to make room for the 2011 models, which will be arriving soon. The resulting sale on 2010 ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-13T15:48:40Z)

CVS won't end CT drug discounts

CVS Caremark told state officials Monday that it will continue its discount drug program in Connecticut, after threatening to end the program two months earlier. Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday that CVS Caremark -- which ... (Source: Hartford Business 2010-08-08T23:54:12Z)

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)

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson ready to let Alberto Aquilani leave on loan

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants Alberto Aquilani to return to Italy on loan so the midfielder gets some much-needed playing time. Aquilani joined Liverpool from AS Roma last summer ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-20T13:52:59Z)

Nissan Maxima, Sentra receive 2011 prices, minor changes

Nissan has released pricing for its 2011 Maxima and Sentra sedans, complete with specification changes that are more along the lines of 'running changes' than they are actual product freshenings. No matter ... (Source: Autoblog 2010-08-21T03:07:33Z)

Texas girl, 5, dies in pellet air rifle shooting

Police say a 10-year-old male relative of the victim allegedly fired the shot. Police Chief Roy Salazar says Sarah Salinas died Wednesday after being shot in the chest. She was pronounced dead at a hospital in ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-21T09:05:28Z)

MO-Sen: Roy Blunt, Wall Street water-carrier

If you look at Robin Carnahan's first ad , released last Thursday, and her second one, released yesterday, it doesn't take an experienced political strategist to see the message she's going with: Roy Blunt ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-08-19T14:51:26Z)

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)

Freer girl, 5, dies in pellet air rifle shooting

— FREER, Texas (AP) — Police in Freer say a 5-year-old girl died after accidentally being struck by a pellet fired from an air rifle. Police say a 10-year-old male relative of the victim allegedly fired the shot ... (Source: Palestine Herald-Press 2010-08-21T05:09:15Z)

Liverpool sends Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani on season-long loan to Juventus

LIVERPOOL, England — Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani is joining Juventus on a season-long loan from Liverpool. Liverpool announced Saturday that a deal had been agreed with the Turin club. The 26-year-old ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-21T12:18:44Z)

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