Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 10:40 am

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

Friendly rivalry: Federer, Nadal have met in 7 Grand Slam finals, but never at US ...

We also have more stories about: (click the phrases to see a list) Three-time U.S. Open winner Serena Williams will not play in this year's tournament. She cut her foot on some glass after winning Wimbledon ... (Source: Republic 2010-08-30T10:35:01Z)

American Muslims struggle with ground zero mosque debate

NEW YORK (AP) — Adnan Zulfiqar, a graduate student, former U.S. Senate aide and American-born son of Pakistani immigrants, will soon give the first khutbah, or sermon, of the fall semester at the University ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-30T12:08:04Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for $1.4B in cash

NEW YORK (AP) — Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to spread its wings ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-30T12:43:52Z)

BP iced out of drilling bids

L ONDON — At a celebration of BP's centennial last October, CEO Tony Hayward boasted to guests that the oil company "lives on the frontiers of the energy industry." But this week, in the first major sign that the ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-30T12:22:23Z)

Nadal in search of first US Open crown

NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal wants a U.S. Open title, of course. It is, after all, the only Grand Slam trophy he has yet to win. Still , the No. 1-ranked and No. 1-seeded Nadal insists he is not consumed by thoughts of ... (Source: Daily Item 2010-08-30T10:56:29Z)

Dow Jones slips below 10,000

NEW YORK — Stocks ended lower Thursday after early gains from a better report on jobless claims faded. The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time since early July. The Dow lost ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-26T20:48:12Z)

BP's Life On Frontiers Of Energy Industry At Risk

LONDON -- At a celebration of BP's centennial last October, CEO Tony Hayward boasted to guests that the oil company "lives on the frontiers of the energy industry." But this week, in the first major sign that the Gulf of ... (Source: WDSU 2010-08-30T12:15:14Z)

Top Chinese university to expand foreign graduate enrollment as Beijing promotes ...

BEIJING — Tsinghua University, one of China's top universities, said Monday it will increase its number of foreign graduate students as Beijing steps up use of education and other "soft power" initiatives to promote ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-30T16:04:17Z)

Intel buying Infineon's smartphone chip unit for $1.4 billion

In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara goliath hopes will help ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-08-30T12:51:01Z)

Baseball: Manny Ramirez reportedly headed to White Sox

Manny Ramirez' stay with the Dodgers is nearly over. According to multiple reports, a deal with the Chicago White Sox will be completed today. The White Sox were awarded a waiver claim on the slugger last week ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-30T04:51:25Z)

Iran state media call French first lady prostitute

Iranian state media called France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy a "prostitute" on Monday in an unusual attack on the wife of a world leader that shows deep anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T15:21:20Z)

BP frozen out of oil drilling off Greenland

London -- At a celebration of BP's centennial last October, CEO Tony Hayward boasted to guests that the oil company "lives on the frontiers of the energy industry." But this week, in the first major sign that the Gulf of ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-30T07:57:32Z)

Iran state media call French first lady 'prostitute' for supporting woman who faced ...

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 14, 2010 file photo, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy attends the annual Bastille Day military parade on The Champs Elysee Avenue in Paris, France. Iran's ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-30T17:08:43Z)

Muslims in America: The shocking truth!

Paul Revere is alive! He rides the airwaves, newsprint and Internet this time, awakening us to a new danger invading our homeland, a new enemy coming to destroy our nation: Muslims! The trouble is, our modern ... (Source: TPMCafe (blog) 2010-08-29T17:38:32Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker's wireless unit

NEW YORK -- Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for $1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as many weeks that allows the chipmaker to spread its wings ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T15:14:11Z)

Muslim-born Miss USA says she opposes Ground Zero Islamic center

The reigning Miss USA has come out against the Ground Zero mosque, saying "it shouldn't be so close" to Ground Zero. The 24-year-old Rima Fakih, is the first Muslim winner of the Miss USA contest and is preparing for the ... (Source: New York Post 2010-08-20T19:22:16Z)

Nadal lacks Open hardware

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rafael Nadal wants a U.S. Open title, of course. It is, after all, the only Grand Slam trophy he has yet to win. Still, the No. 1-ranked and No. 1-seeded Nadal insists he is not consumed by ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-08-30T10:35:01Z)

Indonesian Volcano Erupts After 400 Years

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted for the first time in more than 400 years Sunday morning, spewing lava, sand and ash into the sky, according to the Associated Press (AP). Surono, a single-named ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-30T11:39:26Z)

Dow Jones falls below 10K again

NEW YORK - Stocks fell Thursday after early gains from a better report on jobless claims faded. The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time since early July. The Dow lost 74 points, having ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-27T08:08:15Z)

China Food Services, Corp. Reaches Distribution Agreement With Its First Chinese Food Manufacture

BEIJING , Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Food Services, Corp., (Other OTC: GDHI) ( http://www.chinafoodservices.com ) an international food and beverage distributor specializing in the distribution of ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-19T14:08:29Z)

Iran state media call French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy a 'prostitute'

T EHRAN, Iran — Iranian state media called France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy a "prostitute" on Monday in an unusual attack on the wife of a world leader that shows deep anger over her support for an Iranian ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-30T16:54:24Z)

Is President Obama Muslim? No, He's Not, but Why Does America Care?

In America in 2010, it's completely unacceptable to say anything racist. So, while most of these 1 in 5 Americans would love to talk about Obama being "black" and why "blacks aren't smart enough to be ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-30T04:58:34Z)

Manny Ramirez No Longer with the Dodgers, Headed to the White Sox

Manny Ramirez, now out-of-favor slugger will be shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal Monday, according to multiple sources. In his last official act as a Dodger, he is kicked out while pinch ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

Volcano quiet for 400 years erupts in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky in its first eruption in 400 years. The eruption of Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province sent sand and ash up to a ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-08-30T06:10:09Z)

Chinese police shoot Tibetan dead during protest

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese police "accidentally" shot dead an ethnic Tibetan during a protest in southwestern China two weeks ago, state news agency Xinhua said Monday. The man, named as Babo, led a group of villagers ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-30T13:33:58Z)

Sumatra Volcano Erupts after 400 Dormant Years

A volcano in western Indonesia on the Island of Sumatra spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years. Government volcanologist Surono, who uses only one name, said Mount ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-30T10:27:51Z)

Purported Firsts - First Islamic University Opening in America

Rohama.org [Union of Islamic World Students] reports that the first Islamic university in the U.S is soon to be established next to "Berkley University in California." According to the report, "the plan ... (Source: RedState 2010-08-23T23:57:53Z)

Stocks Fall, Risk Loss for August

NEW YORK—U.S. stocks fell slightly after data showed personal income remains sluggish while business activity in the Dallas area remains weak, adding to investors' worries over the health of the economy. The Dow Jones ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-08-30T15:14:11Z)

Bigot starts ground zero church: Where's the outrage?

A bigoted pastor who has assailed gays and Muslims is launching the "9-11 Christian Center at Ground Zero" a mere two blocks from the World Trade Center site this Sunday but so far the project hasn't drawn a ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-30T16:54:24Z)

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