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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 11:39 pm

Awards given for Utah's Clear the Air Challenge

SALT LAKE CITY — This week's Pioneer Park farmers market was about more than just produce and crafts. It was also about making Utah's air cleaner and safer. During an awards ceremony Saturday, Gov. Gary ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-08T01:49:55Z)

Clean Air Challenge participants net 2.1 million pounds of emissions savings

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon announced the winners of the contest on Saturday. Participants cut emissions output by biking or using mass transit ... (Source: Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City 2010-08-08T17:49:07Z)

Rocky Barker: Decision to relist wolf undercuts moderates

A federal judge has ordered endangered species protections reinstated for the gray wolf in Montana and Idaho. The federal government last year removed protections for wolves in those two states but not Wyoming ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-09T05:59:16Z)

Judge returns gray wolves to protected status, halting wolf hunting plans in Idaho and Montana

A federal judge Thursday returned gray wolves to protection under the Endangered Species Act, effectively halting the possibility of wolf hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana this year. U.S. District Court Judge Donald ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-06T15:14:01Z)

Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a coveted promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium, congressional ... (Source: Alamogordo Daily News 2010-08-08T06:50:34Z)

Third wheel? GOP's Mike McCalister is on ballot with Rick Scott, Bill McCollum

NAPLES — If you look at their biographies, there are some similarities between Rick Scott and Mike McCalister. Each is seeking the Republican nomination for governor in this month's primary. They both grew ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-04T09:47:06Z)

Pakistan leader heckled in U.K. as Islamists offer flood aid

BIRMINGHAM, England — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up his visit to Britain by addressing a political rally Saturday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed more than 1,500 ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-08T11:01:06Z)

Bennet defends pension deal in sprint for votes

Sen. Michael Bennet launched a last-minute sprint for votes Friday amid questions about a pension financing deal he oversaw while superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Bennet, who faces a tough Democratic primary ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T23:13:37Z)

BlackBerry Strikes Possible Deal With Saudi Arabia to Avert Ban

(ChattahBox)—The BlackBerry is under assault by a number of Gulf nations, at odds with the smartphone's highly-encrypted data services that prevents government spying of email and text messages. The United ... (Source: Chattahbox.com 2010-08-09T03:50:25Z)

Saudi government gets some access to BlackBerry users' data

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia's telecom regulator is giving mobile operators more time to finalize a deal to allow BlackBerry messaging to continue, staving off a ban of the service in the Arab ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-09T05:09:10Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers again ruled the Teen Choice Awards. "The Twilight Saga" commanded Sunday's ceremony with 11 wins ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-09T04:04:44Z)

Senate OKs aid to states

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday cleared the last major hurdle to approving a $26 billion aid package for cash-strapped states that is expected to keep some 140,000 teachers from being laid off nationwide ... (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2010-08-05T04:38:07Z)

Pakistan floods may weaken government

KARACHI, Pakistan — The Pakistan government's poor response to the worst floods in the country's history has damaged its fragile democracy, while the powerful military establishment has gained stature with ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-08-09T05:09:10Z)

2010 Teen Choice Awards: Live From the Green Carpet

Making for another big night in Hollywood, the stars are getting ready for the 12th annual Teen Choice Awards being held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night (August 8). With Katy Perry pulling off hosting duties ... (Source: GossipCenter.com 2010-08-08T22:49:46Z)

Romanoff attacks Bennet-led school pension "deal"

Andrew Romanoff's campaign Friday tried to capitalize on a front-page New York Times report examining a complex financial deal conducted when Sen. Michael Bennet headed Denver schools. The campaign worked ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-07T06:58:54Z)

AstraSync Provides Solution to BlackBerry Ban in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 05, 2010 – Campbell - CA - MailSite Software Inc. today announced that BlackBerry users in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates can continue to get their email using AstraSync after the ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-05T12:59:11Z)

Bill giving aid to states advances in Senate

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday cleared the last major hurdle to approving a $26 billion aid package for cash-strapped states that is expected to keep some 140,000 teachers from being laid off nationwide and sustain ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-08-05T05:49:42Z)

Reactions to wolf relisting diverse

Reactions varied widely this week on the decision to put wolves back on the list of animals protected under the Endangered Species Act. Montana Sen. Max Baucus said he is "extremely disappointed" with the ... (Source: Independent Record 2010-08-08T22:56:56Z)

Granholm, McDonnell clash on stimulus

WASHINGTON, Aug 8, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat, and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican, offered decidedly different views Sunday on the federal stimulus. Speaking of ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-09T02:24:31Z)

U.S.-Vietnam nuclear deal will likely allow enrichment

WASHINGTON ---- The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a coveted promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-08T09:06:34Z)

Poll: Rick Scott 43%, Bill McCollum 40%

You know that conventional wisdom about Bill McCollum being toast against Rick Scott? Well, not necessarily. An Aug. 1-3 poll of 600 tightly screened likely GOP primary voters by Schroth, Eldon & Associates for private ... (Source: Tampabay.com (blog) 2010-08-04T22:04:24Z)

Andrew Romanoff Launches DPS Pension Deal Attack Ad (VIDEO)

Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff wasted little time attacking his opponent, incumbent Michael Bennet, after a New York Times article criticized the former Denver Public Schools chief for a deal he made to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-07T19:59:09Z)

Benazir Bhutto's son raises money for Pakistan flood; his father addresses UK ...

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari rounded off a trip to Britain by addressing a political rally Saturday, facing criticism and protesters for touring overseas as floods killed more than ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-08-07T18:04:38Z)

Efforts to make Utah's air cleaner makes everyone a winner

SALT LAKE CITY — This week's Pioneer Park Farmer's Market was about more than just produce and crafts. It was also about making Utah's air cleaner and safer. During an awards ceremony Saturday, Gov. Gary ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-08T01:57:04Z)

Seahawks moving on

The Seahawks said they appreciate official Bill Leavy admitting he made two bad calls in their Super Bowl XL loss to the Steelers - and they're ready to move on. Nine players remain from the team's lone Super Bowl ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-08-09T06:06:26Z)

NFL: Seahawks appreciate referee admitting errors

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks say they appreciate official Bill Leavy admitting he made two bad calls in their Super Bowl loss — and now they're ready to move on. Nine players remain from the team's ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-09T05:59:16Z)

NFL Notebook: Referee admits he blew 2 calls

Saying "I'll go to my grave" with regret, NFL referee Bill Leavy reopened a Seahawks' wound that won't heal by acknowledging he made mistakes in Seattle's disputed, 2006 Super Bowl loss to the Steelers. The veteran ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-09T04:40:32Z)

Rick Scott, Bill McCollum trade political punches at first debate

DORAL – Florida gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Bill McCollum traded barbs Monday during the first of their two scheduled debates before the Aug. 24 primary. McCollum, the state's attorney general ... (Source: Naples Daily News 2010-08-02T17:49:05Z)

Vampires Dominate Teen Choice Awards

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards was a star-studded event belonging to the casts of "The Twilight Saga," "Vampire Diaries," and "Glee." With as host you know there was lots spontaneous fun. Take a look at highlights from the ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-09T05:30:38Z)

U.S.-Vietnam nuclear deal won't prohibit enrichment

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a coveted promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-08T12:12:41Z)

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