Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 5:40 pm

Glenn Beck to host D.C. rally on anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Dream ...

"Whites don't own Abraham Lincoln," Beck said in a recent broadcast of his Fox News show . "Blacks don't own Martin Luther King. Those are American icons, American ideas, and we should just talk about character, and that ... (Source: abc40 2010-08-28T22:18:54Z)

Niners NT Aubrayo Franklin ends holdout by signing $7 million franchise tag tender

San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin ended his lengthy holdout Saturday by signing a $7.003 million franchise tag tender. Franklin passed a physical and officially signed the deal before the Niners played the ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-28T20:38:41Z)

Who is behind the deal to buy Nortel Shasta

Nortel Networks Corp. announced Friday it is involved in a stalking horse deal to sell its multi-service switches to a group funded by California-based Marlin Equity Partners. The press release from Nortel ... (Source: it World Canada 2010-08-27T18:45:20Z)

China Opposes U.S. Radar Sales to Taiwan

BEIJING —China objected Friday to a U.S. plan to supply radar equipment to Taiwan's air force, even though the sale was far short of the F-16 fighter jets the island's president urged Washington to provide ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-27T14:41:57Z)

Nortel enters agreement for its Multi Service Switch Business worth US$39M

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) TORONTO _ Insolvent Nortel Networks Corp. (OTCBB:NRTLQ) has a preliminary agreement to sell its Multi Service Switch business for US$39 million in cash. The ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-28T08:57:10Z)

Albert Pujols in Cardinals' lineup

WASHINGTON -- Albert Pujols was in his accustomed place in the St. Louis Cardinals ' lineup for Friday night's game against the Washington Nationals one day after hitting his 400th home run and injuring his ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T22:27:14Z)

Continued: Welcome to A.J.'s Funhouse: Georgia's star receiver got starting with juggling on a ...

ATHENS, Ga. - When A.J. Green soars for one of those amazing catches — you know, the ones where the Georgia receiver seems to defy gravity — he'll stroll back to the huddle like it's no big deal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T22:57:03Z)

Justice Dept signs off on United-Continental deal

United and Continental airlines are a big step closer to their proposed combination, with the Justice Department saying it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal. On Friday, the two airlines said they would lease ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T21:58:36Z)

Red Bull, Force India, to swap engines for 2011? - report

Red Bull is reportedly closing on a deal to be equipped with Mercedes engines for the 2011 season. The German newspaper TZ reports that the move would involve the currently Mercedes-powered Force India team switching to ... (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-08-27T05:45:05Z)

49ers NT Aubrayo Franklin signs $7M franchise tender

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a $7 million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners played the ... (Source: WATE 2010-08-28T21:35:57Z)

Swimmers Warned Of Bacteria At Iowa Beaches

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Beaches at Iowa state parks continue to deal with high fecal bacteria levels this summer. Safety warnings have been posted at more than a half-dozen beaches. Bacterial readings higher than the ... (Source: KAAL-TV 2010-08-27T15:39:13Z)

China warns US against selling Taiwan radars

BEIJING (AP) - China objected Friday to a U.S. plan to supply radar equipment to Taiwan's air force, even though the sale was far short of the F-16 fighter jets the island's president urged Washington to provide last ... (Source: WLOX 2010-08-28T11:41:48Z)

Albert Pujols hits 400th home run in Cardinals' loss

Washington -- It's highly unlikely that the Washington Nationals will have any playoff celebrations this year, so they'll make do with moments like Thursday night's thrilling victory. If the St. Louis ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-27T06:06:33Z)

Glenn Beck's Partisan But 'Not Political' Rally

Conservative TV host Glenn Beck is hosting a rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday. It's a day that coincides with the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Host Scott ... (Source: WBUR 2010-08-28T21:35:57Z)

Georgia WR making circus catches

ATHENS, Ga. — When A.J. Green soars for one of those amazing catches — you know, the ones where the Georgia receiver seems to defy gravity — he'll stroll back to the huddle like it's no big deal ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-27T05:23:36Z)

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols honored at Beck rally for off-field charitable ...

WASHINGTON - Tony La Russa doesn't understand the minor backlash that's been created by his participation in radio personality Glenn Beck's rally in Washington on Saturday, an event the St. Louis Cardinals ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-28T22:11:44Z)

Airlines get federal OK for merger

MINNEAPOLIS --- United and Continental airlines moved a big step closer to their proposed combination Friday, with the Justice Department saying it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal. On Friday, the ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-08-28T05:15:16Z)

Beck: US 'Wandered In Darkness' Too Long

WASHINGTON -- From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, broadcaster Glenn Beck has told a crowd of tens of thousands of people gathering on the National Mall that their country has "wandered in darkness" for too ... (Source: KXLY 2010-08-28T15:23:43Z)

Palin: Reject calls to `fundamentally' change US

(AP) 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 ... (Source: WNYT 2010-08-28T22:40:22Z)

Glenn Beck's Lincoln memorial rally

So, the same folks who have been yelping that a mosque near Ground Zero in New York would be insensitive to the families of 9/11 victims are rallying on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of Dr. Martin ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-28T21:43:06Z)

Palin at Glenn Beck rally: Reject calls to 'fundamentally' change US

The potential 2012 presidential candidate says those who fought at Bunker Hill and Gettysburg protected the freedoms that allowed thousands of people gather on the National Mall in Washington on the 47th ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-28T21:14:28Z)

Cavs deal with Chinese investors falls apart

A deal to sell a Chinese investment group a minority share of the Cleveland Cavaliers has collapsed. The partnership between the group headed by Chinese businessman Kenny Huang and the Cavs never materialized ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-27T05:23:36Z)

Swimming advisories posted at 8 Iowa park beaches

Beaches at Iowa state parks continue to deal with high fecal bacteria levels this summer. Safety warnings have been posted at more than a half-dozen beaches. Bacterial readings higher than the swimming limit turned up ... (Source: Quad-Cities Times 2010-08-26T23:18:32Z)

F1: Red Bull To Run Mercedes Engines, Force India Switching To Renault ???

Red Bull is reportedly closing on a deal to be equipped with Mercedes engines for the 2011 season. The German newspaper TZ reports that the move would involve the currently Mercedes-powered Force India team switching to ... (Source: PaddockTalk 2010-08-27T15:03:25Z)

Swimming advisory canceled for Clear Lake beach

CLEAR LAKE — A swimming advisory was removed after a bacteria sample collected Thursday at Clear Lake State Park beach detected a low measure of E. coli bacteria. The result was low enough to lower the ... (Source: Globe Gazette 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

F1: Red Bull eying a swap of engines with Force India

Red Bull is reportedly closing on a deal to be equipped with Mercedes engines for the 2011 season. The German newspaper TZ reports that the move would involve the currently Mercedes-powered Force India team switching to ... (Source: Auto123 2010-08-27T13:30:22Z)

Niners' tackle Franklin signs $7 million franchise tender

OAKLAND, CA (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a $7 million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners played ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-28T23:23:19Z)

Nortel to sell Multi Service Switch business for USD39m

Aug 27, 2010 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Nortel Networks Corp (OTCBB:NRTLQ), a Canadian technology company currently under bankruptcy protection, announced today that it has entered into a preliminary ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-27T18:38:10Z)

Justice OKs merger of United, Continental

MINNEAPOLIS — United and Continental airlines moved a big step closer to their proposed combination yesterday, with the Justice Department saying it has no more antitrust concerns about the deal. Yesterday ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-28T05:43:54Z)

Georgia receiver juggles talents

ATHENS - When A.J. Green soars for one of those amazing catches - you know, the ones where the Georgia receiver seems to defy gravity - he'll stroll back to the huddle like it's no big deal. Considering his ... (Source: Marietta Daily Journal 2010-08-27T05:16:27Z)

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