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Deals of the Hour / August 29, 2010, 8:40 am

Indiana, USDA expand wetlands, stream quality program

Indianapolis - A federal and state program to preserve wetlands and improve the quality of streams in and near Indiana farm fields is growing to nearly four times its previous size. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T15:45:11Z)

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)

Tigers sign deal to remain in Norwich

The Connecticut Tigers and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a two-year extension to their player development contract (PDC), guaranteeing the agreement through the 2012 season. The current PDC was set to ... (Source: TheDay 2010-08-28T16:20:59Z)

Cyclones Rip Past Tigers 10-0

NORWICH, CT-RHP Yohan Almonte (8-4) tossed a six-hit, complete game shutout to lead the Brooklyn Cyclones (44-21) to a 10-0 win over the Connecticut Tigers (33-34) before 2,684 fans at Dodd Stadium on Saturday night. The ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-29T02:36:35Z)

Obama visiting New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - President Barack Obama is aiming to underscore his commitment to a region weary of calamity as he travels to New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Obama ends his ... (Source: Carlsbad Current-Argus 2010-08-29T13:35:09Z)

Sign-Up deadline for CRP: Aug. 27

Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 27 to offer eligible land for Conservation Reserve Program's competitive general sign-up. Applications can be completed by landowners at the Farm Service Administration county ... (Source: Delta Farm Press 2010-08-17T18:50:02Z)

President Obama will mark Hurricane Katrina anniversary with a speech in New Orleans

According to the White House, the president will commemorate lost lives and shared sacrifices, celebrate the resilience of a people and the progress that has been made to rebuild the city better than before ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-29T12:23:34Z)

NFL experimenting with an eighth official

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NFL is experimenting with an eighth on-field official at four preseason games. Called a "deep judge," the official was part of crews working Saturday's Tennessee-Carolina and New York ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-29T07:51:33Z)

Deal of the Day – Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Slim 250GB + Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Xbox ...

The LogicBUY Deal for Tuesday is for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Slim 250GB console and bundle . The Xbox is bundled with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. An Xbox Live 4000 Points card completes the bundle ... (Source: The Gadgeteer 2010-08-17T10:00:19Z)

Baker Hughes Receives DOJ Approval of Gulf of Mexico Asset Sale

This news release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-25T19:02:01Z)

Dom's Dugout: Revere Returns To Rock Cats

Ben Revere was hit in the face by a 95 mph fastball on Aug. 3 and was declared out for the season with a fractured orbital bone, but he couldn't stand sitting on the bench. "Man, it was boring," he said. "I ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-28T23:23:19Z)

Preakness adds $5.5 million

The owner of Pimlico Race Course said it will offer $5.5million in shared bonuses to the winning owner and trainer at the 2011 Preakness Stakes if they qualify through preliminary races at Gulfstream, Santa ... (Source: Courier-Journal 2010-08-28T05:08:06Z)

Pimlico To Offer Preakness Bonus

BALTIMORE -- The owner of Pimlico Race Course says it will offer $5.5 million in shared bonuses to the winning owner and trainer at the 2011 Preakness Stakes. MID Developments Inc. announced Friday the Preakness 5.5 ... (Source: Wbaltv.com 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

Ravens' Donte' Stallworth breaks foot

R avens wide receiver Donte' Stallworth broke his foot in last night's 24-10 preseason win against the New York Giants in Baltimore and will probably be sidelined for two months. It is unclear when the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-29T05:42:42Z)

3Par's board says HP's offer better than Dell's

FREMONT, Calif. — Data storage company 3Par Inc. (NYSE: PAR ) says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ ) $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc ... (Source: Local Tech Wire 2010-08-29T12:45:03Z)

HP boosts bid for 3Par to $1.88 billion, topping Dell

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer by 11 percent and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage ... (Source: Morning Sun 2010-08-29T12:59:22Z)

Emmy Countdown: Red carpet rolled out for Sunday's 62nd annual Emmys

LOS ANGELES — With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented Sunday. Here's a look at what's already ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-27T10:45:44Z)

Red carpet rolled out for awards

With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented Sunday. Here's a look at what's already ... (Source: Arab Times 2010-08-28T06:41:10Z)

FSA Reminding Producers of Last Chance to Sign Up for CRP

The USDA's Wisconsin Farm Service Agency is reminding producers and landowners that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program will continue through August 27. During the sign-up period, farmers may offer ... (Source: Wisconsin Ag Connection 2010-08-26T12:05:39Z)

Saturday's Sports Wire: Cavs deal with Chinese investors falls apart

CLEVELAND — 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 ... (Source: Recordpub 2010-08-29T04:16:48Z)

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)

China PharmaHub Corp. Introduces a 'Magic Bullet' Liver Cancer Therapy to China, Hong ...

China PharmaHub Corp. ("PharmaHub"), which has recently merged with World Wide Relics (OTC Bulletin Board: WRLC) which has changed its name to China PharmaHub Corp, and is in the process of obtaining approval from FINRA ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

Astoria Financial Corporation to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial ...

Astoria Financial Corporation , announced that it will be participating in the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2010. Astoria's President and Chief Operating Officer, Monte N ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-29T02:50:54Z)

Red carpet rolled out for this year's Emmys

LOS ANGELES — With the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, the round-the-clock preparations are already under way at the Nokia Theatre, where the awards will be presented tomorrow. Here's a look at what's ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-28T05:36:44Z)

3Par: HP's $2 billion bid better than rival's

Fremont, 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 ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-29T08:55:59Z)

MI Developments to offer $5.5-million bonus tied to Preakness

MI Developments Inc. will boost the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Florida Derby (G1) purses to $1-million each and offer a $5.5-million bonus to the connections of a horse who is able to sweep a series of races ... (Source: Thoroughbred Times 2010-08-27T20:25:33Z)

Call of Duty: Black Ops Answers

GameSpot Answers gives you detailed, personal help for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Search the available questions to get the answers you want. Don't see a question that matches yours? Log in and ask a new question. See ... (Source: Gamespot News 2010-08-25T00:18:10Z)

Architectural gems languish on Calif. home market

LOS ANGELES -- The home sale slump has left some dwellings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architectural luminaries languishing on the Southern California market. Marquee homes by Richard Neutra, Rudolph ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-08-29T05:06:55Z)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 game SKIN #7 for Xbox 360

These are high-quality breathable vinyl stick-ons/decals that will resemble a paint job, like those on race cars and hot rods. Will not tear (like paper) or leave any residue (like stickers) if you ever decide to remove ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-25T10:48:06Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

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