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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 1:39 pm

Fifth anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita documented on LPB 7 p.m. Friday

They occurred within three weeks of each other in the summer of 2005, devastating the Gulf Coast and flooding 80 percent of New Orleans. Five years after Katrina and Rita ravaged South Louisiana, are we better prepared ... (Source: Southwest Daily News 2010-08-25T16:24:32Z)

Declassified U.K. files shed light on glamorous German spy

LONDON — She was thought to be one of Germany's prized secret agents, described as beautiful and languid and capable of infiltrating an enemy camp, obtaining secret plans of attack, and then delivering them to her ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-26T00:52:46Z)

Marquee homes languish on Calif. housing market

Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market as the well-heeled become ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Apple Valley Chevrolet, The Journal team up on Cruze giveaway

MARTINSBURG - General Motors is on the brink of releasing for sale its new, sporty, small car - the Chevy Cruze - and the very first one made for retail sale could end up in the Eastern Panhandle. The Journal has teamed ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-08-29T06:25:39Z)

A mother's anguish, then and now

The last five years have been terrible for Stacy Nolan. "There ain't nothing to do. You can't find no job. You know, we struggling," the mother of three said. "I wish Katrina never came." Nolan was separated ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-08-28T04:53:47Z)

Britain to lobby for energy deals abroad?

LONDON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The No. 2 official in Britain's energy and climate department said Prime Minister David Cameron and other British politicians should start lobbying oil-rich countries to give British ... (Source: United Press International 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Sourcefire up on report of possible sale of rival

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Sourcefire Inc. rose Friday after The Wall Street Journal reported that rival computer security company ArcSight Inc. was putting itself up for sale. THE SPARK: The Journal report, which cited ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

A-T participates in 'Cruze Giveaway' contest

General Motors is on the brink of releasing for sale its new, sporty, small car, the Chevy Cruze, and the first one made for retail sale could end up in our area. The Advertiser-Tribune has teamed up with its ... (Source: Seneca County Advertiser-Tribune 2010-08-29T04:52:36Z)

Obama Marks Katrina Anniversary, New Orleans Rebuilds

Aug. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama today marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina slamming into New Orleans by affirming the federal commitment to the city as it rebuilds from the storm and ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-29T16:41:16Z)

Obama to mark Katrina Anniversary and City ceremony moved inside

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from New Orleans on this 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The city's official event this evening has been moved indoors due to rain. The president's speech will ... (Source: WWL First News 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

This new global car from GM's largest division will go on sale first in Europe this spring and while it was initially expected to bow here within a year, Chevy decided to delay the American launch until 2011 in a bid ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T08:59:32Z)

Obama in New Orleans to Mark 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a powerful storm that flooded much of the city and devastated the region. Katrina made landfall on ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-29T20:01:42Z)

Times-Republican and Clemons, Inc. part of new car giveaway contest

If you have always dreamed of winning a new car, now's your chance. The Marshalltown Times-Republican and local Chevrolet dealer Clemons, Inc. have joined other newspapers belonging to the Times-Republican's ... (Source: Times-Republican 2010-08-29T04:52:36Z)

Netezza shares soar on strong profit, raised view

NEW YORK -- Shares of Netezza Corp. soared to a record high Friday after the data storage company posted strong growth in second-quarter net income and boosted its revenue outlook for the year. THE SPARK ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-27T16:57:57Z)

UK declassifies file on glamorous German spy

In a file called the "Siemens-Halske-Schukert Combine," British agents are reminded of a 1936 law that said "every German man and woman must render service to the Fatherland in time of war and that Germans who ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-26T14:43:08Z)

Panhandle's largest landholder sues cementer of BP's failed Gulf of Mexico oil well

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Panhandle's largest private landowner on Thursday sued a Houston-based company responsible for the drilling fluids that should have cemented BP 's failed Gulf of Mexico oil well ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-26T23:25:41Z)

Five Years After Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, USDA Continues to Assist Gulf Residents

Devastation caused five years ago to the Gulf region by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita remains historic in proportion. It resulted in loss of life, families being displaced, homes and businesses destroyed, and ... (Source: Whitehouse.gov (press release) 2010-08-25T22:15:18Z)

Marquee homes languish in Calif.

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's home-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, with more marquee properties languishing on the market ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-29T07:08:36Z)

Architectural gems languish on Calif. housing market, as downturn hits storied structures

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's homes-sale listings are beginning to resemble an index to the country's most famous mid-20th-century architects, as marquee properties languish on the market as the well ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-28T01:47:40Z)

Transcript of President Barack Obama's remarks at Xavier University in New Orleans

Transcript of President Barack Obama's remarks at Xavier University in New Orleans on Sunday, as provided by the White House: OBAMA: Hello, everybody. It is good to be back. It is good to be back. AUDIENCE ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-29T20:37:29Z)

Local volunteers head for New Orleans, mark 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

This afternoon 23 local volunteers departed for New Orleans, embarking on a six-day trip with Project Homecoming, a disaster relief organization of the Presbyterian Church. Their send-off included an ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-08-29T19:47:23Z)

Obama visits New Orleans for Katrina anniversary

NEW ORLEANS--President Barack Obama celebrated New Orleans's revival from Hurricane Katrina on Sunday in a visit symbolizing common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-29T19:11:36Z)

Congregation met the needs of Katrina's victims

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Mississippi's shores. Within hours congregations like Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson were getting to work distributing help ... (Source: WLOX 2010-08-29T04:52:36Z)

Want to win a Cruze?

A drawing Oct. 15 will determine the winner of the first Chevrolet Cruze built for sale to the public at General Motors Corp.'s Lordstown Complex, courtesy of the Tribune Chronicle and Diane Sauer Chevrolet. In the ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-08-29T17:24:13Z)

New Lordstown GM Plant Manager Impressed, Excited

GM Lordstown's new plant manager said he's impressed with the facility and excited about the launch of the Chevy Cruze. Bob Parcell started his new job Aug. 1 and met with reporters for the first time Friday at the ... (Source: 27 First News 2010-08-27T22:27:14Z)

Katrina Pets Still Await Return Home

Among the countless souls rescued from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina, there were thousands upon thousands of pets. Five years later, some are still waiting for a return home. 1400 miles away from New Orleans, sits ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

Spill's Effects Linger for Gulf Coast Entrepreneurs

When BP successfully placed a temporary cap on the Deepwater Horizon well on July 15, some saw it as a sign that the disaster was over. After more than 85 days and 200 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T15:15:22Z)

ArcSight shares shoot up after a report of a possible buyout

NEW YORK - Shares of ArcSight Inc. got a boost Friday after a report in the Wall Street Journal said the provider of network security software and services could be sold as soon as next week. THE SPARK ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-27T17:55:13Z)

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