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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 6:40 pm

Apple iPad Deals Offering The Mini Computer

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 21, 2010 – Apple is one name which the whole world knows about. This manufacturer comes out with mind blowing products that no other company comes up with. There are many technologies that ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-21T08:58:19Z)

Travis replaces Atkins in Saturday's show

FREMONT — A last-minute substitution for tonight's musical act at the Sandusky County Fair will replace headliner Rodney Atkins with a good friend and fellow country music star — Randy Travis. Atkins ... (Source: News-Herald 2010-08-28T00:00:18Z)

Dealer painted, drugged horses before sales

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Authorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different colour. The U.S. attorney ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-08-27T19:35:26Z)

NY gov may face arrest over Yankees World Series tickets

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. David Paterson could face a criminal charge over his testimony surrounding tickets he secured last year from the New York Yankees for the opening game of the World Series. The state ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-28T06:41:10Z)

Sony halts sales of PS3 jailbreak

A federal Court in Australia on Thursday ordered Australian electronics retailers to halt sales and distribution of the dongle called PS Jailbreak, which we told you about last week. Court documents indicate ... (Source: CNET News 2010-08-27T18:59:39Z)

FPL Group Capital sells $400 million in debentures

Power-plant operator FPL Group Capital Inc. said Friday it sold $400 million in debentures. The debentures bear interest at 2.6 percent per year and will mature Sept. 1, 2015. The debentures will be guaranteed by FPL ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T22:34:24Z)

Charge: Dealer painted, drugged horses before sale

Authorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color. The U.S. attorney's office said Friday ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-27T21:08:30Z)

Sony Breaks PSJailbreak Sales

Since release, the PlayStation 3 has always been deemed impervious to hacks. Of course, this has not stopped the hacking community from attempting to breach the firmware security of the console. In recent ... (Source: PlayStation LifeStyle 2010-08-28T19:12:47Z)

Preparations for Nakvinda trial

Preparations continue for the trial of a man accused of killing a Fargo dentist. Michael Nakvinda's trial was pushed back to November. He is charged with killing Dr. Philip Gattuso of Fargo last October. Gattuso's father ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T02:12:40Z)

5 charged in beating death at NJ youth prison

Five prisoners have been charged with first-degree murder in last weekend's beating death of another inmate at the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility.The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office announced the charges ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T19:56:55Z)

Randy Travis steps in for sick Rodney Adkins at fair tonight

FREMONT -- A last-minute substitution for tonight's musical act at the Sandusky County Fair will replace headliner Rodney Atkins with a good friend and fellow country music star -- Randy Travis. Atkins fell ... (Source: Fremont News-Messenger 2010-08-28T12:31:55Z)

FPL Group Capital Sells $400 Mln Of Debentures - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - FPL Group Capital Inc, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE: News ), said Friday that it has sold $400 million in principal amount debentures. The debentures bear interest at 2.60% per year and will ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-27T20:25:33Z)

Apple iPad Deals is Heading Fast To Maximize Its Share In The PC & Laptop Market

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 25, 2010 – About 3 millions units of Apple iPad has been sold in only 80 days. This huge number shows that how much people are going crazy about this portable entertaining device. Many ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-25T08:32:05Z)

Randy Travis to perform in place of Atkins at Sandusky fair

A news release by the Sandusky County Fair: Country music super-star, Randy Travis will be performing in place of scheduled performer, Rodney Atkins at the Sandusky County Fair on Saturday. Officials of the fair board ... (Source: WTOL-TV 2010-08-27T23:38:49Z)

Horse dealer allegedly painted, drugged horses before sale

A uthorities say a Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color. The U.S. attorney's office said Friday ... (Source: Globe and Mail 2010-08-27T20:32:42Z)

5 Charged In Youth Prison Killing

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Five prisoners have been charged with first-degree murder in last weekend's beating death of another inmate at the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility. The Hunterdon County ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-08-27T17:55:13Z)

Paterson may face charges in Yankees ticket scandal

ALBANY — A special investigation has concluded that Gov. David Paterson's testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was "inaccurate and misleading" and warrants consideration ... (Source: Oneida Dispatch 2010-08-28T03:35:03Z)

FPL Group Capital Announces Sale Of $400 Million Of Debentures

FPL Group Capital Inc today announced the sale on Aug. 26, 2010, of $400 million in principal amount debentures. The debentures bear interest at 2.60 percent per year and will mature Sept. 1, 2015. The ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-27T20:25:33Z)

Custody battle connected to Fargo dentist killing settled

FARGO - The custody of 4-year-old Kennedy Gattuso, believed by police to be the motivating factor for the murder of Fargo dentist Philip Gattuso last October, has been settled, the parties involved say. Roy Gattuso ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-19T15:05:45Z)

5 charged in beating death of Egg Harbor Township resident at New Jersey youth prison

CLINTON TOWNSHIP - Five prisoners have been charged with first-degree murder in last weekend's beating death of another inmate at the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-28T03:35:03Z)

Australian court halts PSJailbreak sales ... to anyone but Sony

Now that we've determined that the PSJailbreak dongle is real ... the question of its authenticity has abruptly been made moot. The Australian Federal Court has temporarily enjoined retailers from selling or ... (Source: Joystiq 2010-08-28T02:59:15Z)

Officials: Woman selling sick, abused horses

A 32-year-old Wrightwood woman has agreed to plead guilty to federal fraud charges stemming from the Internet sale of sick and abused horses, federal prosecutors announced this morning. Trina Lee Kenney admitted using ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-08-27T20:11:14Z)

Charges Updated For Suspect In Dentist Slaying

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Charges against an Oklahoma man accused of killing a North Dakota dentist have been changed. Michael Nakvinda pleaded not guilty Thursday in Cass County District Court to intentional homicide, a ... (Source: KOKI FOX 23 2010-08-28T13:14:52Z)

APPLE IPAD DEALS-Free 1GB Data|Free Connection on Orange

The most amazing gadget launched this year is the Apple iPad . This is a complete package of entertainment and features. It has a 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy wide screen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology ... (Source: UK Press Releases (press release) 2010-08-27T15:32:03Z)

World Series tix could get NY governor in trouble

Gov. David Paterson could face a criminal charge for what a special counsel called inaccurate and misleading testimony on tickets he secured last year from the New York Yankees for the opening game of the World Series ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T19:56:55Z)

Dealer accused of painting, drugging horses before sale

LOS ANGELES -- A Southern California horse dealer has reached a plea deal after being accused of selling animals that were sick, drugged and sometimes painted a different color, federal prosecutors said Friday. Trina Lee ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-08-28T02:23:28Z)

Wrightwood woman guilty of fraudulent horse sales

A Wrightwood woman defrauded horse buyers across North America by selling sick or abused horses over the Internet to customers who thought they were buying healthy animals, federal prosecutors said Friday. Trina Lee ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-08-28T05:43:54Z)

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