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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 11:40 pm

Senate votes for jobs

WASHINGTON -- Last-minute money to save the jobs of tens of thousands of teachers and other public workers overcame a Republican filibuster Wednesday and sped toward Senate passage. The House, under pressure ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-08-05T06:18:20Z)

United Arab Emirates blacklists BlackBerrys

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is ordering its mobile operators to halt BlackBerry services throughout the kingdom this week, heightening tensions between device maker Research in Motion Ltd ... (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-08-04T17:10:55Z)

Mavs owner Mark Cuban ups ante in Texas Rangers auction, starts bidding war with ...

FORT WORTH, Texas - The bidding war over the Texas Rangers heated up Wednesday as Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan's group offered $2 million more than Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's group, which then ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T03:19:22Z)

Indonesia reviewing BlackBerry operations

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia said Wednesday that it is considering following the lead of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in banning BlackBerry services, adding to pressure on device maker Research in Motion ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-05T06:11:10Z)

AT&T Inc. Announces Offer to Exchange Outstanding 8.750% Senior Notes of New Cingular ...

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced the commencement of a private offer to exchange (i) any and all of the outstanding 8.750% Senior Notes of New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. due 2031 (the "8.750% Notes") and (ii ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-04T13:57:39Z)

US: China must abide by Iran sanctions

China said on Friday it did not approve of tougher new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran and welcomed Tehran's offer to return to negotiations on a nuclear fuel swap without conditions. China also ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-08-02T23:04:03Z)

Judge Strikes Down CA's Prop 8, Leaked Ruling Sends Scribd Traffic Skyrocketing

Minutes ago, San Francisco federal judge Vaughn Walker struck down the infamous Proposition 8, a measure that banned same-sex marriage in California. Twitter and Facebook are abuzz with the news (as you'd ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-08-04T21:42:56Z)

Senate vote lifts teachers' job hopes

August 5 Senate vote lifts teachers' job hopes Final Senate passage likely today, with House vote next week to extend stimulus law. ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Last-minute money to save ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-05T05:06:45Z)

Photo slide show: Reaction to federal judge's ruling on Prop. 8 same-sex marriage ban

San Francisco federal judge, Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, struck down California's ban on same-sex marriage, concluding that it tramples on the equal rights of gay and lesbian couples and setting ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-05T05:06:45Z)

Shaq to Celtics? Shaquille O'Neal Signs With Boston Celtics?

Shaq to Celtics? Shaquille O'Neal Signs With Boston Celtics? – Shaq might be joining the Boston Celtics next season, despite reports claiming that he was interested in re-joining LeBron James with the Miami Heat. The ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-08-05T04:52:26Z)

Saudi Arabia bans BlackBerrys

NORMAN — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia is ordering its mobile operators to halt BlackBerry services throughout the kingdom this week, heightening tensions between device maker Research in Motion Ltd. and ... (Source: Norman Transcript 2010-08-04T07:02:28Z)

400 Chicago teachers laid off this week. Union says hire them back before hiring TFA recruits.

This is not just a problem in Chicago, but it is happening all over the country. Schools are laying off experienced teachers while hiring new ones through private companies like Teach for America and New Teacher Project ... (Source: Democratic Underground.com 2010-07-22T23:02:46Z)

Bill to aid states appears to head toward passage

The House, under pressure to help schools, was being called back from its summer break for an expected final vote next week. The $26 billion measure would help states ease their severe budget problems and -- advocates ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-05T06:11:10Z)

Federal judge overturns Prop 8 in California

A federal judge has overturned California's voter-approved ban on gay marriage, saying it violates the due process clause and equal-protection clause. Judge Vaughn Walker wrote that Prop. 8 "fails to advance ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-05T04:30:57Z)

Oil falls to near $82 in Asia as rally pauses

By ALEX KENNEDY Associated Press Writer SINGAPORE (AP) - Oil prices fell slightly to near $82 a barrel Thursday in Asia, pausing from a rally that lifted the commodity to a three-month high this week amid positive U.S ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-05T05:42:32Z)

Oil prices fall to near $77 a barrel

Oil prices dipped to near $77 a barrel today after a report showed U.S. crude supplies unexpectedly rose last week, suggesting demand remains weak. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for September ... (Source: Mississippi Business Journal 2010-07-28T12:04:15Z)

Emmis Communications Extends Preferred Stock Exchange Offer and Adjourns Special ...

INDIANAPOLIS , Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emmis Communications Corporation, an Indiana corporation (Nasdaq: EMMS - News ) ("Emmis") today announced that it is extending its offer to issue 12% PIK Senior ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-04T01:11:42Z)

BrewDog Hits New High, Low: The End of History is Here.

Ever wanted to drink your beer directly from a taxidermied animal? I know I have. There's nothing better than popping the cap off a nice squirrel and going lip to lip with it (ok, thats gross). Well, that's all a ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-21T23:54:04Z)

AT&T Inc. Announces Offer to Exchange Outstanding 8.750% …

AT&T Inc. Announces Offer to Exchange Outstanding 8.750% Senior Notes of New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. Due 2031 and 8.00% Senior Notes of AT&T Corp. Due 2031 for New Notes and Cash DALLAS --(Business ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-04T16:13:39Z)

400 CPS teachers to get the ax this week

It has begun. The first round of the long-anticipated, school-based layoffs by Chicago Public Schools to deal with a record $370 million budget deficit will claim 600 staffers by week's end. Notices began ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-07-22T08:58:06Z)

Mark Cuban launches aggressive bid to buy the Texas Rangers

Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban launched an aggressive bid to buy the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, challenging Hall of Fame pitcher and team President Nolan Ryan and his group of investors in a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T05:06:45Z)

'Start the Future': BrewDog's 'End of History' Surpassed as World's Strongest Beer

(July 30) -- Just a week after reaching the top, BrewDog's recent stint as brewer of the world's most alcoholic beer is history. The Scottish brewery, which introduced the aptly named 55 percent alcohol by volume ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-02T19:57:56Z)

Top US officials say will press China on Iran sanctions

Top US officials told lawmakers Thursday that they would travel to Japan, South Korea, and China starting next week to press for full implementation of sanctions against Iran. "China is of concern to us in ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-07-29T15:59:17Z)

Shaquille O'Neal, a 15-time All-Star, signs with Celtics for 19th NBA season

BOSTON - Shaquille O'Neal has changed The Big Three of the Boston Celtics into a Very Big Four. The 7-foot-1, 325-pound center in the twilight of a brilliant career is coming to the Eastern Conference ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T06:25:29Z)

EU, Australia and Canada impose tough sanctions on Iran

As part of Washington's intensifying campaign against Iran, the European Union (EU), Canada and Australia imposed hefty new sanctions this week against Tehran over its nuclear programs. While promoted as means of ... (Source: World Socialist Web Site 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

Shaquille O'Neal: How He Ranks with the 10 Best Centers in NBA History

Reports say that Shaquille O'Neal will be signing with the Boston Celtics to fill the spot of injured center Kendrick Perkins. Shaq is regarded as one of the best centers in NBA history, but where does he rank in the top ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T18:36:49Z)

Dutch Brewer Sinks Brewdog's 'The End of History' for World's Strongest Beer Title

The Dutch Brouwerij 't KOELSCHIP has produced a 60% ABV beer , the strongest ever brewed. Last week, the strongest beer ever brewed was BrewDog's The End of History , at 55% ABV. The epic battle for the world's strongest ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-01T09:29:11Z)

Chicago teachers union files lawsuit over layoffs that school official says could ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools in an attempt to halt the dismissals of hundreds of teachers and support staff. CTU President Karen Lewis said Tuesday ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-04T15:09:14Z)

Oil falls slightly to near $82 a barrel in Asia as rally to three-month high pauses

SINGAPORE - Oil prices fell slightly to near $82 a barrel Thursday in Asia, pausing from a rally that lifted the commodity to a three-month high this week amid positive U.S. corporate earnings and economic ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-05T05:13:54Z)

Texas Rangers: Nolan Ryan, Mark Cuban Bidding to Become New Owners

This is the day a lot of people have been waiting for since the decision came down that the Texas Rangers would go up for auction. At this moment it's a two team race, so to speak, as to who is going to be the new owners ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-05T01:39:09Z)

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