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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 11:39 am

Freedomworks CEO: Expect 400,000 to 500,000 people at Glenn Beck rally

Your Browser DoesNot Support IFrames. During an appearance on ABC News's "Top Line," Freedomworks CEO Matt Kibbe weighed in on the Glenn Beck "Restoring Honor" rally slated for Saturday. "As far as I can tell, there's ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-27T19:13:58Z)

Tens of thousands in Washington for Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of people heeded broadcaster Glenn Beck's summons for his "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday from the same marble steps at the Lincoln Memorial where Martin Luther King Jr ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-28T15:02:14Z)

3Par calls HP $30 bid 'superior'; Dell mulls reply

(AP) — Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc. The company said late Friday that it ... (Source: Newsday 2010-08-28T16:56:46Z)

3Par calls HP $30 bid 'superior'; Dell mulls reply

F REMONT, Calif. — Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said Saturday it ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-28T18:08:21Z)

Tens of thousands attend Glenn Beck rally in D.C.

WASHINGTON — From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck told the tens of thousands of activists he drew from around the nation Saturday that the U.S. has too long "wandered in darkness ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-28T17:39:43Z)

Glenn Beck to hold controversial 'Restoring Honor' rally at Lincoln Memorial

Conservative American political commentator and Fox News radio and television host Glenn Beck plans a "Restoring Honor" rally for August 28 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC . Critics condemn choosing ... (Source: Wikinews 2010-08-28T15:23:43Z)

'Restoring Honor' rally at Lincoln Memorial tests Glenn Beck's power

NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Beck, the man behind Saturday's rally at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, has built an empire around his own voice that grew exponentially with his ... (Source: Kingsport Times-News 2010-08-28T12:46:14Z)

Browns to Enshire 16 to Ring of Honor

From one of the NFL's greatest coaches, to a championship quarterback who was Otto-matic, to one of the greatest running backs of all-time, the Browns' best will be on display starting in 2010 at Cleveland Browns ... (Source: Cleveland Leader 2010-08-27T19:35:26Z)

LaPorta's homer helps Indians avoid sweep

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians got a needed lift from slumping Matt LaPorta and a couple hundred four-legged fans. LaPorta hit a go-ahead two-run homer to help Justin Masterson (5-12) win for only the ... (Source: Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com 2010-08-27T11:57:19Z)

Troup commissioners honor area resident for outstanding service

Troup County resident Patrick Crews was recently honored by county officials for his commitment to the area with a Civic Leader Award. The Troup County Board of Commissioners presented Crews, who is senior ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-18T12:50:56Z)

Museum to feature Boeing B-17G

NEW ORLEANS — Bombers and torpedo planes will be the stars of the latest expansion of the National World War II Museum, and visitors will be able to get close-up views of the war planes on elevated catwalks ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-08-28T15:52:21Z)

Palin: Reject calls to 'fundamentally' change U.S.

WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin says the way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is to honor those men and women in the military who protect the United States. The potential 2012 presidential candidate says ... (Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-08-28T16:42:27Z)

Bradford will start for Rams

Sam Bradford will finish the preseason as the St. Louis Rams' starting quarterback, at least partly because veteran A.J. Feeley might not be ready to play. Bradford had a big game in his first start, going ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-28T06:55:29Z)

Apple's iTunes in talks about Fox programs

Apple is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan. SEATTLE ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-25T07:56:18Z)

Redskins' rally grounds Jets

Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets' offense sputtered again. They at least left the game against the Washington Redskins on a positive note. Sanchez connected with Dustin Keller for a 10-yard touchdown early ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-28T09:18:38Z)

What Can Your Company Do to Honor WWII Vets?

"Let us honor the ideals they defended and the dreams they fought and died for … America's World War II generation." —F. Haydn Williams, WWII Navy veteran, responsible for the site design/approval of the National ... (Source: Diversity Inc 2010-08-17T15:15:17Z)

Sarah Palin: Honor Martin Luther King by honoring soldiers

WASHINGTON--Sarah Palin says the way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is to honor those men and women in the military who protect the United States. The potential 2012 presidential candidate says those ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-28T16:49:37Z)

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Glenn Beck's 'Restoration of Honor' Rally

Glenn Beck is convening a "Restoration of Honor" Rally at the Lincoln Memorial this Saturday, Aug. 28, in Washington, D.C., in front of the Lincoln Memorial. His rally is schedule to occur at the same place, 47 years ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-27T02:31:48Z)

A few questions and answers about 3Par's business

Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. are both trying to buy data-storage provider 3Par Inc. - whose board has determined that HP's $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to Dell's offer. A: 3Par makes ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-28T17:54:02Z)

Matt LaPorta home run gives Tribe enough to grab 3-2 win over Oakland and end 5-game ...

Just when you thought the Indians may never win another game, Matt LaPorta drilled a 2-run home run in the sixth inning against the Oakland A's to provide the difference in a 3-2 win that snapped a 5-game losing streak ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-27T13:08:53Z)

New Deal delights

Finally we have a Point of View (E. Wayne Stewart, Aug. 21) that demonstrates the achievements of the New Deal. Conservatives usually counter that economically, World War II saved Roosevelt. Question: If the ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-28T06:05:22Z)

Jim Brown to skip Browns' Ring of Honor ceremony

Legendary running back Jim Brown is planning to skip the Cleveland Browns ' Ring of Honor ceremony . "He won't be able to make it," Monique Brown, Brown's wife, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "He tried to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T23:54:17Z)

Barking back: Matt LaPorta hits 2-run homer to help Indians rally past Athletics 3-2

CLEVELAND (AP) — The dog days of summer have been unkind to the Cleveland Indians, who got a needed lift from slumping Matt LaPorta and a couple hundred four-legged fans. LaPorta hit a go-ahead two-run homer to help ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-08-27T01:48:51Z)

Apple angling to rent TV shows via iTunes

Apple Inc. is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-25T07:06:11Z)

Browns Create Ring Of Honor For Past Greats

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns are paying homage to their rich past. The team announced plans for a ring of honor to be unveiled in Browns Stadium, an overdue nod to some of the greatest players in club - and NFL ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T19:42:36Z)

Supporters, foes warned about law

Luzerne County Election Bureau Director Leonard Piazza has warned that campaign finance law applies to individuals and groups who spend and raise money to fight or support the proposed switch to home rule ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-28T05:00:57Z)

Apple Said to Prepare New 99-Cent TV Show Rental Service

Apple Inc. is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T18:13:06Z)

Sarah Palin: Reject calls to 'fundamentally' change US

W ASHINGTON — Sarah Palin says the way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is to honor those men and women in the military who protect the United States. The potential 2012 presidential candidate says those who ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-28T17:18:15Z)

DA: No charges for supervisors in campaign mailer inquiry

After investigating a complaint about claims in a campaign mailer, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman found no reason to bring criminal charges against two Lower Providence supervisors. In ... (Source: Montgomery Media 2010-08-28T13:57:49Z)

Colts frustrated with umpire delays

The NFL finally figured out how to slow down Peyton Manning — change the rules. Apparently, the changes are now under further review. One day after Manning drew two penalties for illegal snaps at Green Bay ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-28T13:14:52Z)

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