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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 7:39 am

PILEDRIVER: Women's wrestling legend Vachon passes away Friday

Lance Cade died a couple of weeks ago, followed by "General Skandar Akbar" and "Nightmare" Ted Allen last week. Now, one of the famous female performers in the 1990s, Gertrude Angelle Vachon, known by fans as Luna Vachon ... (Source: Montgomery Advertiser 2010-08-29T09:03:08Z)

Dollar Mixed; Bank of Japan Eases Policy

The U.S. dollar was mixed at the start of the new week, with the absence of the London markets serving to dampen turnover. The reluctance of the to get ahead of market expectations saw the yen recover smartly after the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-30T11:39:26Z)

Settler leader speaks of holding Netanyahu to his word on construction

The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit this week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will collapse ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-29T03:48:10Z)

Jim Zima column: Kewaunee men's team nets title

The Kewaunee Bowl team was the only entry from the Green Bay-Bay Area USBC Bowling Association to emerge with a title in the 108th annual Wisconsin State USBC Bowling Association 2010 championships in Neenah ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-23T10:36:09Z)

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 2010-08-30T13:12:30Z)

Settlements to be focal point of Israeli-Palestinian summit

JERUSALEM — The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit next week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-29T00:27:45Z)

Jim Ross Comments on Luna Vachon Passing

Jim Ross has posted a new blog in which he shares his memories of Luna Vachon, who was found dead on Friday morning. "When Luna reported to me in WWE's talent relations department many, many years ago she was a hard ... (Source: ProWrestling.com 2010-08-28T03:27:53Z)

Abbas threatens no peace talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-30T10:35:01Z)

Glee, Modern Family Stars Celebrate at FOX Emmy Party

Following the hoopla of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, stars flocked to the FOX Emmy Nominee Party in Los Angeles last night (August 29). "Glee" cast members like Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele , Naya Rivera, Jane ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-08-30T14:02:36Z)

Alleged bank robber surrenders to authorities

A 44-year-old man accused of robbing three banks in Abington and a fourth bank in Philadelphia since disappearing from a federal halfway house this June has surrendered to authorities. Anthony Wayne Ransom ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

Man wanted in bank robberies surrenders

A 44-year-old man accused of robbing three banks in Abington and a fourth bank in Philadelphia since disappearing from a federal halfway house this June has surrendered to authorities. Anthony Wayne Ransom ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-29T15:36:51Z)

Sony developing 3-D TVs, sans glasses

TOKYO—Sony Corp. is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba Corp., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale ... (Source: Texarkana Gazette 2010-08-29T09:10:18Z)

Divisive German banker launches immigration book

A leading German banker whose remarks stereotyping Muslims and Jews have sparked outrage launched his new book on immigration issues Monday amid calls for his removal from the central bank's board. Chancellor Angela ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T13:19:39Z)

'Modern Family' and 'Glee' Early Emmy Winners

LOS ANGELES -- Eric Stonestreet of "Modern Family" and Jane Lynch of "Glee" were honored at Sunday's Emmy Awards for their comedy-series supporting roles. "All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus when I was a kid ... (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-08-30T10:20:42Z)

Jim Ross Posts New Blog On The Death Of Luna Vachon

The following is an excerpt from a new Jim Ross blog on the passing of former WWE Diva and famous family member Luna Vachon: It is said that death comes in three's. Apparently that's morbidly correct. Upon hearing of ... (Source: Wrestle Zone 2010-08-28T03:20:44Z)

Sony attempts glasses-free 3-D

Toshiba said earlier this week it is working on glasses-free 3-D TVs, although no decision had been made on when they will go on sale. Mainstream 3-D TVs now on sale, such as those from Panasonic Corp. and Sony ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-27T07:53:56Z)

Wisconsin power plants practice emergency drills

CARLTON, Wis.—For a few seconds, the simulator of Kewaunee Power Station's control room went dark—save for several banks of warning lights and a near-constant series of alarms—while the five-man ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-28T05:00:57Z)

Sony joins Toshiba in quest for 3-D TVs that don't need glasses

TOKYO -- Sony is working on 3-D televisions that don't need special glasses, joining a race with rival Toshiba., but sees cost and technological hurdles to overcome before they can go on sale. Toshiba said ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

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)

Abbas links talks to settlement freeze

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The negotiations are ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-30T07:28:54Z)

Israel-Palestinian summit: The settler point of view

The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit this week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will collapse ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-29T03:19:32Z)

Abbas: No peace talks if settlements are built

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Sunday that he will not back down from his threat to pull out of new peace talks with Israel if it resumes construction in West Bank settlements. The ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-30T05:05:44Z)

Emmys 2010: 'Glee' stars party with 'Modern Family' at post-show event (photos)

Even though the 2010 Emmy Awards may have been one of the most competitive in recent memory, some of Hollywood's biggest stars were more than friendly with each other following the big event. For evidence of that, all ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

Anger at German banker's comments on Jews, Muslims

A member of Germany's central bank whose remarks about Jews and Muslims have prompted outrage sparked fresh protests Monday as he unveiled a new book amid calls for his resignation. Several hundred people ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-30T11:46:36Z)

Infineon Sees No Pressure To Buy After Wireless Sale To Intel

NEIBIBERG, Germany (Dow Jones)--Infineon Technologies AG (IFX.XE) said Monday it's not under pressure to undertake acquisitions in its remaining core operations after it agreed to sell its wireless operations ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

World stocks up after Bank of Japan eases policy

Japanese stocks led the way in world markets Monday after the country's central bank eased monetary policy again in its latest attempt to shore up the economy. Last Friday's hint from the Federal Reserve chief that the U ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T10:20:42Z)

Nuclear plants in Kewaunee, Manitowoc counties drill for the unexpected

For a few seconds, the simulator of Kewaunee Power Station's control room went dark — save for several banks of warning lights and a near-constant series of alarms — while the operating crew of five ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-29T00:56:23Z)

Yen Rises on Speculation Bank of Japan Moves Won't Curb Gain

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The yen rose against the dollar on speculation the Bank of Japan's decision to increase credit- easing measures won't be enough to weaken the Asian nation's currency from near its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

PROFILE: Thilo Sarrazin - outspoken German central banker

Berlin - Thilo Sarrazin, a member of Germany's famously restrained central bank, is alternately seen as a "straight talker" who tackles tough subjects, or a loud-mouthed propagator of unsavoury views. Born in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-30T08:19:00Z)

Man wanted in Philly-area bank robberies surrenders to Reading cops

A man wanted for several bank robberies in the Philadelphia area has surrendered to Reading police, officials said Friday. Officials labeled Anthony Wayne Ransom, 44, Philadelphia, a serial bank robber. Ransom ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-08-28T04:03:41Z)

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