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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 9:39 am

Rufus Wainwright and Kylie Minogue Team Up at Watermill

Celebrities spend a lot of time thinking about their appearances and, over the years, most of them have learned a thing or two. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova attended Nike's PrimeTime Knockout before ... (Source: Wwd.com 2010-08-29T20:37:29Z)

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)

Free agent Beasley signs for Hanover

United States international winger DaMarcus Beasley has signed a one-year deal with Hanover 96, the German club announced on Monday. Beasley, a free agent after his contract with Scottish champions Rangers ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-08-30T14:24:04Z)

Hubbard finishes basic military training

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Benjamin D. Hubbard has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-08-21T16:36:26Z)

BLOG: Two bow out with class, but Zelenik won't let go

GOP state Sen. Jim Tracy and Democratic newcomer Ben Leming both made the right move when they conceded their primary races, respectively, in the 6th Congressional District to state Sen. Diane Black and ... (Source: Daily News Journal 2010-08-17T05:21:09Z)

Hanover sign U.S. international Beasley

BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - United States international DaMarcus Beasley has signed a two-year deal with Hanover 96, the Bundesliga club said on Monday. Midfielder Beasley, 28, who joined from Rangers in Scotland, will ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-08-30T15:14:11Z)

Political Notebook: Lou Ann Zelenik isn't part of Unity Tour

Legal reasons are what kept Lou Ann Zelenik from joining the other Republican candidates for the 6th Congressional District on a "unity tour" in support of primary winner Diane Black, Zelenik says in a message ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-08-29T12:59:22Z)

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)

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)

Danielle and Earl on the move

Hurricane season jumped into high gear this week with Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl churning up the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Just in time, Pinellas County opened its blog for eTownHall: Surviving the Storm ... (Source: Beach Beacon 2010-08-26T06:43:32Z)

Architectural gems languish on California home market

LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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: LIVE AUCTIONEERS 2010-08-30T16:04:17Z)

Earl becomes hurricane, nears edge of Caribbean Sea

TAMPA Two hurricanes and a tropical wave expected to grow into a depression today or Monday are moving across the Atlantic Ocean in a parade, highlighting that the peak weeks of hurricane season. Earl muscled up to a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-29T21:41:55Z)

Growing Hurricane Earl Threatens Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Aug. 30) -- 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 sought ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-30T15:28:30Z)

Pedigreed homes are going unsold

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 Wright and others like Richard ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-29T02:43:45Z)

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)

Analysis: Mideast talks — fast clock, big hurdles

U.S.-sponsored talks between Israel and the Palestinians begin Wednesday with a goal to fast-track a peace deal inside one year, an ambitious schedule even under the best of circumstances. These aren't them. For starters ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-28T14:12:08Z)

Hurricane Earl threatens Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Islanders set up emergency shelters and airlines canceled flights Sunday as newly born Hurricane Earl churned toward the northern Caribbean. Cruise lines diverted ships to avoid the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-30T12:51:01Z)

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)

Hurricane Earl grows, threatens north Caribbean

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds Monday, causing flooding in parts of the low-lying Leeward Islands and emptying the streets and ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-30T13:26:49Z)

Mideast talks: fast clock, big hurdles

WASHINGTON - US-sponsored talks between the Palestinians and Israelis begin Wednesday with a goal to fast-track a peace deal inside one year, an ambitious schedule even under the best of circumstances. These aren't them ... (Source: Jordan Times 2010-08-28T21:07:19Z)

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)

Beasley signs for Hanover

DaMarcus Beasley has signed a one-year deal with Hanover 96. The 28-year-old USA international, a free agent after his contract with Scottish champions Rangers expired, will join forces with his United States team-mate ... (Source: FIFA.com 2010-08-30T13:19:39Z)

Son of Pitman resident graduates

AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SEAN R. MONAGHAN graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-08-19T15:55:52Z)

'Political' suit involving Tennessee senator sent to mediation

NASHVILLE - A Davidson County judge has ordered a lawsuit involving state Sen. Diane Black into mandatory mediation. The defamation lawsuit was brought by Aegis Sciences Corp., a drug testing company owned by ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-08-30T02:28:15Z)

Relocating a house - internationally?

A real estate agent who has been trying to sell a home designed by iconic American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for two years is considering an inquiry from clients who would move it from Southern California to Japan ... (Source: Stuff 2010-08-30T04:01:18Z)

Federer and Clijsters lead parade of champions

NEW YORK - Switzerland's Roger Federer and Belgian Kim Clijsters are among five former champions in action on a busy opening day at the U.S. Open on Monday. The pair will be joined by Americans Venus ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-30T09:37:45Z)

Tropical Storm Earl forms in the open Atlantic

MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Earl has formed in the open Atlantic Ocean, but the system is far from land. Earl has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and is expected to become a hurricane by Friday. In the ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-23T23:57:53Z)

Joseph M. Palacios graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman Joseph M. Palacios, son of David Palacios of Monterey Park and Marjorie Ayers of Redlands, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Palacios ... (Source: Redlands Daily Facts 2010-08-29T07:58:43Z)

Red Carpet Fashion at the Emmys

Celebrities spend a lot of time thinking about their appearances and, over the years, most of them have learned a thing or two. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova attended Nike's PrimeTime Knockout before ... (Source: Wwd.com 2010-08-30T00:40:52Z)

Mideast talks run up against fast clock, big hurdles

WASHINGTON ---- U.S.-sponsored talks between Israel and the Palestinians begin Wednesday with a goal to fast-track a peace deal inside one year, an ambitious schedule even under the best of circumstances. These aren't ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-29T04:16:48Z)

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