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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 4:39 pm

Glenn Beck says he regrets Obama racist comment, 'not a chance' of joining 2012 Palin ...

WASHINGTON — Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin had a message to deliver that the nation was at a dire crossroads, and thousands showed up Saturday at the National Mall to receive it. But Sunday, Beck reiterated ... (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-08-30T21:19:15Z)

God, Not Politics, at Center of Glenn Beck Rally

The rally itself was a cross between a motivational seminar and a rousing church service. It began patriotically with a Boy Scout reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a choir singing the national anthem. Glenn ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-30T16:25:46Z)

Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl Inching Closer

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl. The NHC are also monitoring a very large tropical wave just off the coast of Africa. The tropics are ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-27T04:12:01Z)

Responses to Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally and Times' editorial cartoon

Editor, The Times: Regarding Glenn Beck day at the Lincoln Memorial, I think the author of this piece has remained permanently at his family cabin in Michigan for the past 50 years ["They came to dream, not ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-30T22:59:28Z)

Intel to acquire German company for $1.4 billion

Over webcast, technology giant Intel announced Monday that it would purchase the wireless business of Infineon, a German chip maker, for roughly $1.4 billion. "The deal aligns with the Internet connectivity ... (Source: Nextgov 2010-08-30T17:58:49Z)

Race to Pasadena closer than usual without Trojans

• Goodbye: TE Rob Gronkowski and DE Earl Mitchell were among the top 81 draftees this year. • Hello: Quarterbacks coach Frank Scelfo, who had three quarterbacks drafted while at Tulane. • In one sentence ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-08-29T07:01:27Z)

Sean Bean Turns Soccer Boss In Hometown

Sports fan Sean Bean is putting a small British soccer team on the map - he has joined the board of directors of a club in his hometown. The Lord of the Rings star, who played Boromir in the hugely successful ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T14:02:36Z)

Key moments in BP's push to operate on frontiers

A timeline of some key moments in BP PLC's drive to operate on the frontiers of the oil and gas industry: 1998 _ British Petroleum acquires Amoco in a $53 billion deal in December, giving the company an even ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-29T18:42:58Z)

HP to Pay $55 Million to Settle Kickback Probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co has agreed to pay $55 million to settle kickback allegations related to federal government contracts, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday. The world's top ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-30T20:57:47Z)

Southwest Montana Snapshots

Are you a veteran of World War II? The Korean War? Vietnam? As part of The Montana Standard's ongoing series profiling area veterans in the Sunday edition, we'd like to hear from you — or your family and ... (Source: Montana Standard 2010-08-24T09:09:04Z)

Pakistan cricket in crisis after match-fixing allegations surface on England tour

Stuart Condie, The Associated Press LONDON - The International Cricket Council has started to put pressure on Pakistan to address the crisis engulfing the country's cricket team following allegations that fixing by ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-08-30T14:24:04Z)

Intel to shell out $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

SAN JOSE, Calif, Aug 30, 2010 (San Jose Mercury News - McClatchy-Tribune News Service via COMTEX) -- In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-30T20:57:47Z)

2010 College Football Preview: Oregon Sate's Keys To The Game Versus TCU

We are now under a week away from the Oregon State Beavers' season opener against Texas Christian University in Dallas, TX at Cowboy Stadium. As the 2010 season approaches, both teams are focusing on weak points in the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-30T02:06:46Z)

Hurricane Earl Path, Growing Hurricane Threatens North Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Earl lashed northern Leeward Islands with heavy rain and strong winds Monday after strengthening into a Category 2 storm. Hotels were shut tightly overnight as tourists ... (Source: KSAX 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Toys for Boys, Captain Scott Relics, Kray's Paintings Go on Sale: Art Buzz

By Scott Reyburn - Mon Aug 30 23:00:01 GMT 2010 A model steam train that was an expensive toy for a grown-up boy in the days before the Bugatti Veyron and the Goldstriker platinum iPhone is being sold at ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-30T23:13:47Z)

3Par accepts HP's 'superior' $2B offer

Hewlett-Packard Co . has surged ahead of Dell Inc. in the race to acquire 3Par Inc. The target on Saturday indicated it will accept HP's $30-a-share offer, rescinding a previous sale agreement with Dell ... (Source: Portland Business Journal 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

WEATHER: Growing Hurricane Earl threatens north Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Earl lashed northern Leeward Islands with heavy rain and strong winds Monday after strengthening into a Category 2 storm. Hotels were shut tightly overnight as tourists ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-08-30T17:23:02Z)

Faith Hill Plays Free Show For Katrina's Victims

Billboard requires a JavaScript enabled browser to get the full experience Faith Hill says giving back just comes naturally for the Mississippi native, and she has a message for those still recovering from Hurricane ... (Source: Billboard 2010-08-25T11:52:31Z)

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)

Winds of change: Katrina evacuee's journey ends on his tiki hut in Crab Island (PHOTO ...

DESTIN — Five years ago, Chris Chataignier was among many Louisiana residents who came to Destin to vacation and party. But when Hurricane Katrina hit his home and devastated his business, he described it as the last ... (Source: NW Florida Daily News 2010-08-29T22:32:01Z)

Glenn Beck's Political, Hypocritical, Me-Party, Tea Party Weekend

What are we to make of Glenn Beck's repeated assertions that his "Restoring Honor" weekend had "nothing to do with politics and everything to do with God?" They are simply additional evidence that Beck is a shrewd ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-30T21:12:06Z)

Hurricane Earl becomes Category 3 storm in the Caribbean with winds near 120 mph

MIAMI - Hurricane Earl has become a major hurricane in the Caribbean, reaching Category 3 status with maximum sustained winds near 120 mph (195 kph). Also, a new hurricane warning has been issued Monday for ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T14:59:52Z)

Warhawk museum launches new wing for Korean and Vietnam war aircraft, memorabilia

Nampa's Warhawk Air Museum, long a repository for all things World War II, opens a massive new wing Friday afternoon that focuses on the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. A ceremony is set for 3 p.m. to ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-27T15:46:22Z)

Five years later, Hurricane Katrina resonates with two Columbia women

Xiamara Mann, a 46-year resident of New Orleans, knew it wasn't just another hurricane. "The night before I left (New Orleans), I looked out the window, and there was black, black, black," Mann, 59, said ... (Source: Columbia Missourian 2010-08-29T20:37:29Z)

HP authorizes $10B share buyback

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday its board has authorized the repurchase of $10 billion in shares. The announcement comes as the personal computer maker is involved in a bidding contest with rival Dell Inc. for the data ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T21:04:56Z)

Beavers notes: Katz learns how to deal with blitz

CORVALLIS — Oregon State coach Mike Riley knows what's coming from opposing defenses this season: a steady diet of blitzes. With sophomore Ryan Katz at quarterback, teams will attempt to contain tailback Jacquizz ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-08-22T00:50:22Z)

Key moments in BP's push to operate on frontiers

A timeline of some key moments in BP PLC's drive to operate on the frontiers of the oil and gas industry: 1998 — British Petroleum acquires Amoco in a $53 billion deal in December, giving the company an even bigger ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T00:12:14Z)

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 ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-30T07:57:32Z)

Hurricane Earl upgraded to Category 4

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. National Hurricane Center was monitoring three storm systems in the Atlantic basin on Monday, and computer models still showed all three steering clear of key oil and gas-producing areas in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-30T22:09:22Z)

Hurricanes and a holiday weekend Danielle creates killer rip tide, Earl on the way

The lethal power of a hurricane hit home for Marylanders this weekend as rip currents created by Hurricane Danielle apparently took one life at Ocean City and caused lifeguards there to pull some 250 swimmers ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-30T20:36:18Z)

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