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Deals of the Hour / August 25, 2010, 5:40 pm

Townhall News Spurs, Zilina reach Champions League for 1st time

Tottenham and Slovakian champion Zilina qualified for the Champions League for the first time Wednesday, and Auxerre, Ajax and FC Copenhagen also reached the group stage of Europe's top club competition. Peter ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-25T23:48:21Z)

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CINCINNATI - The National Football League has fined wide receiver Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for the timing of his tweets. The league said Tuesday that Ochocinco's messages appeared on his Twitter page during a prohibited ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-24T23:49:32Z)

Take That, Mark Cuban! Bengals Receiver Chad Ochocinco Pays $520 a Word for NFL ...

When the NFL banned in-game Twittering by its players last year, I'm pretty sure they had Chad Ochocinco in mind. And while it took nearly a year, the Cincinnati Bengals receiver finally got the league to ... (Source: All Things Digital 2010-08-25T19:59:17Z)

Braves Blow Huge Lead And Fall To Rockies

DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 Thursday on Troy Tulowitzki's go-ahead single in the eighth inning. Down ... (Source: WTOK-TV 2010-08-26T00:09:50Z)

Former college star Clarett given OK to attend Omaha tryout

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Maurice Clarett is one step closer to returning to football. Clarett received permission Wednesday to leave Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He ... (Source: Sioux City Journal 2010-08-25T19:02:01Z)

Dell launches $100 smart phone at AT&T

The Dell Aero smart phone appears with accessories in this product image released by Dell Inc. The company said Tuesday the phone has gone on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract. Dell has ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-25T19:52:08Z)

Mont. tribe: Coal-to-liquids needs support in DC

Utilities across the country are building dozens of old-style coal plants that will cement the industry's standing as the largest industrial source of climate-changing gases for years to come. An Associated ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-08-25T22:43:56Z)

Braves Blow Big Lead In 12-10 Loss To Rockies

Brian McCann had a big game in a losing effort. DENVER -- When Martin Prado and Brian McCann fueled an early-inning offensive eruption that equated to a nine-run, third-inning lead Wednesday afternoon, it appeared the ... (Source: Chattanoogan 2010-08-25T23:55:31Z)

Milwaukee Brewers pay tribute to major league commissioner and former owner Bud Selig ...

The former Milwaukee Brewers owner who became baseball commissioner was honored with a bronze, 7-foot statue in front of Miller Park. It was designed and produced by Brian Maughan and portrays Selig with his ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-25T15:27:16Z)

Escaped Colo. inmate believed to be in state

An inmate who escaped from a maximum-security prison in northeastern Colorado has managed to get away three previous times. Forty-eight-year-old Douglas J. Alward remained at large Tuesday, two days after fleeing the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-24T18:48:53Z)

Maurice Clarett 1 Step Closer To Football Return

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Maurice Clarett is one step closer to returning to football. Clarett received permission Wednesday to leave Ohio to try out for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He appeared before ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-25T19:09:11Z)

Dell launches 'Aero' smartphone with AT&T for $99

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Dell Inc. (Nasdaq: DELL ) said Tuesday its Aero smart phone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T (NYSE: T ) contract. Dell has been selling similar phones in China and Brazil ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-25T09:22:12Z)

Bad planning cited in fatal Colo. power plant fire

DENVER -- Federal investigators say Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor failed to adequately plan for hazardous work before a fire at a Colorado hydroelectric plant killed five workers. The U.S. Chemical ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-25T19:16:20Z)

Rockies upend Braves behind De La Rosa

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Dexter Fowler's two-run single in the eighth gave the Rockies some breathing room in support of Jorge De La Rosa's solid start in a 5-2 victory over Atlanta. De La Rosa (5-4 ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-08-25T22:36:46Z)

Tottenham, Zilina, Auxerre, Ajax and FC Copenhagen advance to Champions League group ...

LONDON – Tottenham and Slovakian champion Zilina qualified for the Champions League for the first time Wednesday, and Auxerre, Ajax and FC Copenhagen also reached the group stage of Europe's top club ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-25T23:48:21Z)

FBI joins search for escaped Colo. inmate

DENVER — A Colorado inmate who escaped from a maximum security prison and was believed to be still in the state Tuesday had three previous escapes that involved kidnappings and a shootout with police. Douglas J. Alward ... (Source: Police one.com 2010-08-25T14:30:00Z)

NFL: Vikings, Chad Ochocinco, Manning

Ochocinco tweets apology to Goodell. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $25,000 on Tuesday for violating the NFL's restrictions on posting to social media sites before, during and after games. Vikings ... (Source: Sohood.com 2010-08-25T23:12:34Z)

Chad Ochocinco tweets apology for in-game tweeting

CINCINNATI — Chad Ochocinco sent a tweet to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to say he's sorry for his costly tweets. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver was fined $25,000 on Tuesday for violating the NFL's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-25T21:53:49Z)

Bengals' Chad Ochocinco draws $25,000 fine from NFL for timing of tweets

CINCINNATI — The National Football League has fined wide receiver Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for the timing of his tweets. The league said Tuesday that Ochocinco's messages appeared on his Twitter page during a prohibited ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-25T15:48:45Z)

Dell launches $100 smartphone Aero

TEXAS: Dell Inc said its Aero smartphone is now on sale in the US for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract. Dell has been selling similar phones in China and Brazil since late last year and has been promising a ... (Source: Times of India 2010-08-25T08:03:27Z)

NFL Fines Ochocinco For Timing Of Twitter Use

CINCINNATI -- The National Football League has fined wide receiver Chad Ochocinco $25,000 for the timing of his tweets. The league said Tuesday that Ochocinco's messages appeared on his Twitter page during a prohibited ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T19:39:00Z)

Authorities recapture inmate who escaped from Colo. max-security prison

DENVER -- An inmate who made his fourth escape by fleeing a maximum-security prison in northeast Colorado surrendered Wednesday in a rural home where he had been holding a woman hostage, a prison official said. Douglas J ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-25T22:29:37Z)

Milwaukee Brewers to dedicate Bud Selig statue today

MILWAUKEE — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig's statue will join the likenesses of Hank Aaron and Robin Yount in front of Miller Park today. ♦ Get more Major League Baseball stories, box scores and ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-24T20:57:44Z)

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NC wins 'Race to the Top' school reform grant RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue says the state will receive about $400 million as a winner in the second round of the "Race to the Top ... (Source: WNCT 2010-08-25T21:18:02Z)

Maurice Clarett Asking Judge Permission to Try Out for Omaha Nighthawks of United Football League

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett has gotten back into the classroom. Now he wants to get back onto the football field. Clarett filed a motion with a judge asking to be allowed to ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-23T18:57:14Z)

Rockies overcome 9-run deficit, match biggest rally in team history to beat Braves 12 ...

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 Thursday on Troy Tulowitzki's go-ahead single in the eighth inning. Down ... (Source: WGNtv.com 2010-08-25T22:58:15Z)

Rockies match biggest rally in team history; beat Braves 12-10

Atlanta Braves' Melky Cabrera (53) slides into second base for an RBI double, scoring Brian McCann, as Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) makes the late tag during the first inning of a baseball game at Coors ... (Source: KDVR.com 2010-08-25T23:34:02Z)

Rockies overcome 9-run deficit, stun Braves 12-10

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 Thursday on Troy Tulowitzki's go-ahead single in the eighth inning ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-25T22:51:05Z)

Tottenham loses 3-2 to Young Boys but keeps Champions League hopes alive; Ajax draws in Kiev

LONDON – Tottenham scored two away goals Tuesday to keep alive hopes of reaching the Champions League for the first time despite a 3-2 playoff defeat at Switzerland's Young Boys. While four-time European ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-18T01:23:44Z)

BREWERS Give Bud Selig A Statue: Why Not Paul Molitor?

A statue of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig was unveiled outside of Miller Park on Tuesday, honoring the former Brewers owner for his contributions to professional baseball in Milwaukee. Selig brought the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-25T22:36:46Z)

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