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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 12:39 pm

Aeromar, Continental announce frequent flyer program partnership

Continental's OnePass program members will be able to earn and redeem miles on flights operated by Aeromar and first and business class passengers, Presidents Club members and Star Alliance Gold customers may access ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-08-30T16:47:14Z)

Salgado pleads guilty, receives life sentence

Alexander Salgado pleaded guilty this morning to the murder of Jasmine Guevara and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Salgado, 21, had earlier pleaded not guilty but changed his plea this ... (Source: Mitchellrepublic.com 2010-08-30T17:44:30Z)

Unsigned contracts stall sale of Philly newspapers

Unsigned labor contracts could stall Tuesday's scheduled bankruptcy sale of Philadelphia's two major newspapers. Creditors won The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News at an April bankruptcy auction. But the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T18:11:57Z)

Suspect in Mitchell teen's death expected to change plea today

A Mexican man suspected in the killing of a South Dakota teenager is due in court Monday for a change-of-plea hearing. Alexander Salgado faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-08-30T14:16:55Z)

Intel keeps buying with $1.4B deal for smart phone chip maker

SAN JOSE, Calif. — 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 ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-08-31T15:13:00Z)

Saints face tough decisions on Sharper, Ingram

METAIRIE — All-Pro safety Darren Sharper and veteran linebacker Clint Ingram expected to play central roles on a turnover-causing, playmaking defense that helped the New Orleans Saints win their first Super ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-08-31T15:05:50Z)

Bob Bradley's record, experience earn him four more years

As the U.S. men's soccer team begins preparing for its next World Cup cycle with Bob Bradley as its coach, both Bradley and U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati addressed concerns about the program going "stale ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-31T18:54:54Z)

Hurricane Earl pounds Turks and Caicos; US braces

Federal officials urged U.S. residents to prepare for possible evacuations and islanders in the Turks and Caicos hunkered down in their homes Tuesday as powerful Hurricane Earl howled over open seas toward the ... (Source: Dispatch 2010-08-31T18:33:26Z)

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

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Soccer News: US Extends Coach Bob Bradley For Four More Years

The deal ensures Bradley will coach the US in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. U.S. Soccer announced the new deal on Monday, fincial terms we not disclosed. The deal keeps Bradley in the US and ends any ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-08-31T16:10:16Z)

Turks and Caicos Islands prepare for brush with Hurricane Earl as storm churns toward ...

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos - Islanders wary of a possible blow from powerful Hurricane Earl pulled boats ashore and packed supermarkets on the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday as the Category 4 storm howled ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T15:41:38Z)

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram of Alabama to miss opener with knee injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will miss No. 1 Alabama's season opener against San Jose State after injuring his left knee during practice. He was hurt Monday and coach Nick Saban said in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T18:04:48Z)

Continental sets frequent flyer deal with Aeromar

Continental Airlines Inc. frequent flyer program members can now earn and use miles on flights operated by Aeromar. The Houston-based airline and Aeromar, a regional airline in Mexico, signed a partnership ... (Source: Houston Business Journal 2010-08-30T16:18:36Z)

White Sox claim Manny Ramirez on waivers from Dodgers

Back to frighten pitchers who haven't seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs. As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-08-31T03:31:29Z)

Bob Bradley to remain as U.S. national soccer team coach through 2014 World Cup

Bradley, whose current deal expires in December and pays him $600,000 plus bonuses, is set to guide the Americans through the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. "Bob has always been very proud to coach the U.S. team ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-31T10:12:21Z)

AMD Graphics Business Announces Expanded Ecosystem for ATI Eyefinity Technology

AMD Graphics Business Announces Expanded Ecosystem for ATI Eyefinity Technology SUNNYVALE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- AMD (NYSE: AMD (News - Alert)) today announced that a number of technology partners soon ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T06:37:36Z)

Mark Ingram Out for Opener Against San Jose State

Alabama junior running back Mark Ingram's run for a second Heisman Trophy in as many years will have to wait at least another week. Ingram underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee early Tuesday morning, performed ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-31T18:47:45Z)

American Vanguard to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), today announced that its President & CEO, Eric Wintemute will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-08-31T02:05:35Z)

Manny Ramirez expected in uniform for White Sox on Tuesday

Manny Ramirez couldn't conceal his excitement Monday, thanking the Chicago White Sox for believing in him and being eager to show he remains one of the most dangerous hitters in the game. Ramirez, who badly ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-31T15:55:57Z)

CoreLogic Launches Industry's First Short Sale Monitoring Solution to Prevent Fraud ...

CoreLogic , a leading provider of consumer, financial and property information and business services, today announced the lending industry's first short-sale fraud prevention and pricing solution, Short Sale Monitoring ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-31T14:30:03Z)

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)

Hurricane Earl Could Impact NC Coast, Fiona Forms Behind It

Greensboro, NC -- Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and strong winds, but current tracks show the storm staying off North Carolina's coast. WFMY News 2's Ed Matthews said the ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-08-31T16:24:35Z)

Plea deal brings life term in slaying of girl

A Mexican national has avoided facing the death penalty but will spend life in prison for his role in the stabbing and arson death of a 16-year-old Mitchell girl last fall. Alexander Salgado, 21, pleaded ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-31T09:22:14Z)

Saints must decide fate of injured players

METAIRIE — All-Pro safety Darren Sharper and veteran linebacker Clint Ingram expected to play central roles on a turnover-causing, playmaking defense that helped the New Orleans Saints win their first Super ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-08-31T18:47:45Z)

Teamster drivers reject Philly newspaper offer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drivers who deliver Philadelphia's two major daily papers have overwhelmingly rejected a contract offer from new owners trying to bring the company out of bankruptcy. Negotiators from Philadelphia ... (Source: Delaware County Daily Times 2010-08-31T09:22:14Z)

College Football News: Alabama Crimson Tide RB Mark Ingram to Miss Season Opener

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will sit out in Alabama's season opener against San Jose State after undergoing knee surgery Tuesday. The star Crimson Tide running back underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-31T18:54:54Z)

New Philly newspaper owners seek union contracts

Creditors who won the bankruptcy auction for Philadelphia's two largest newspapers are trying to settle the last unresolved union contracts before Tuesday's scheduled close of the $139 million sale. Drivers who deliver ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T22:52:19Z)

Injuries cloud season prospects for Saints' Sharper, Ingram

METAIRIE, La. -- All-Pro safety Darren Sharper and veteran linebacker Clint Ingram expected to play central roles on a turnover-causing, playmaking defense that helped the New Orleans Saints win their first ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-31T17:29:00Z)

Aeromar and Continental Airlines Announce Frequent Flyer Program Partnership

MEXICO CITY and HOUSTON , Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aeromar and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL - News ), a Star Alliance member, have signed a partnership frequent flyer program agreement. Beginning Aug. 30 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-30T15:21:20Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — 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 ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

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