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Deals of the Hour / August 8, 2010, 8:39 am

FREENEY: Bloomfield native healthy and ready to play for Colts

ANDERSON, Ind. — Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end sustained a third-degree ligament ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

Shops grapple with fallout from online group coupons

CHICAGO — Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-08-08T06:14:46Z)

NFL's Goodell: Super Bowl 2012 will go on

ANDERSON, Ind. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he expects the Super Bowl in Indianapolis to be played as planned in February 2012. Goodell answered reporters' questions Saturday at the Colts' new ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-08T10:18:09Z)

Community leaders attend UNAMID substance abuse workshop

05 August 2010 - Sixty community leaders from the Ottash IDP camp, located on the outskirts of Nyala in South Darfur, yesterday concluded a three-day workshop organized by UNAMID Police and the State's Drug Control ... (Source: Reliefweb.int 2010-08-05T22:24:42Z)

The Current Distressed Investing Landscape at Golden Networking's Distressed ...

Most hedge funds managed to come through the market tumult of the first half of 2010 with flat to slightly lower returns. For the year to date, the average hedge fund lost 1.45%, according to the latest data released by ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-08T13:31:25Z)

Vonage apps now let you call Facebook friends for free

Vonage has introduced apps for Android and the iPhone this week that will allow users to make free domestic and international calls to their Facebook friends. The apps, dubbed Vonage Mobile for Facebook , are ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-08-08T07:47:50Z)

Online coupon offers work too well sometimes

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin 2010-08-08T03:08:39Z)

Bashir warns foreigners to respect government or be expelled

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir warned foreign organizations they would be expelled if they disrespected government authority, deepening a stand-off with U.N. peacekeepers over six Darfuris wanted by Khartoum ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-07T18:40:25Z)

Anti-mosque building campaign rising to a new level in US

New York, Aug.8 (ANI): While a high-profile battle rages over a mosque near Ground Zero in Manhattan, heated confrontations have also broken out in communities across the United States where mosques are proposed for far ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-08-08T12:34:10Z)

England in charge at Edgbaston, after Pakistan ...

England's Paul Collingwood, right, is congratulated by his captain Andrew Strauss after catching Pakistan's Umar Amin for 23 off the bowling of Stuart Broad on first day of the second cricket test match between England ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-06T17:15:42Z)

England Vs. Pakistan Scores

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) ― Scores Saturday at lunch on day two of the second test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston: ___ Pakistan 1st Innings: 72 (Umar Amin 23; James Anderson 4-20, Stuart Broad 4-38). England ... (Source: WCCO 2010-08-07T11:38:05Z)

Anti-Defamation League opposes Ground Zero mosque

A national Jewish civil rights group on Friday said it opposes the construction of an Islamic community center and mosque blocks from Ground Zero, arguing that while proponents may have the right to build on ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-30T23:21:55Z)

Group coupons have drawbacks

CHICAGO - Local shops nationwide are pulling in thousands of new customers with group coupons online, but the deals can sometimes work too well, turning marketing into a game of retail roulette. Some of the ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

Lawyer in Iranian stoning case in Norway, seeking asylum

Oslo - Iranian lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei, who has defended a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran, has arrived in Norway where he has applied for asylum, reports said Sunday. Mostafaei was due later Sunday to ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-08T11:08:16Z)

Jewish Positions on Ground Zero Mosque Reveal Ambivalence

More often than not, Jewish and Muslim groups come down on the same side of battles over religious liberties. Jewish organizations often file amicus briefs supporting Muslim religious rights in cases where zoning boards ... (Source: Baltimore Jewish Times 2010-08-08T13:17:06Z)

England Bowls Out Pakistan for 72 in Second Test Behind Anderson, Broad

England bowled out Pakistan for 72 on the opening day of their second cricket Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. James Anderson and Stuart Broad each took four wickets after Pakistan won the toss and elected to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-06T14:16:45Z)

Goodell: Making Sure the Game Remains Strong

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visited the Indianapolis Colts' training camp in Anderson yesterday, and he met with both the players and the media to discuss some of the issues facing the NFL ... On the status of ... (Source: Scout.com 2010-08-08T14:43:00Z)

Around the nation, community debate heats up about mosques

While a high-profile battle rages over a mosque near ground zero in Manhattan, heated confrontations have also broken out in communities across the country where mosques are proposed for far less hallowed ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-08T05:03:11Z)

The Biggest Singles Night of the Summer with Golden Networking's Poland Happy Hour

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 05, 2010 – New York, NY, Golden Networking is inviting young professionals and entrepreneurs to Poland Happy Hour, August 10th, 6PM-9PM. Polish professionals from the worlds of Finance ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-05T10:36:02Z)

Iran: Brazil asylum unlikely in adultery case

TEHRAN, Iran—Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-03T12:18:37Z)

Debates over new mosques hostile nationwide

While a high-profile battle rages over a mosque near ground zero in Manhattan, heated confrontations have also broken out in communities across the country where mosques are proposed for far less hallowed ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-08T12:05:32Z)

Freeney healthy after hobbling through Super Bowl

(AP) — ANDERSON, Ind. - All signs point to Dwight Freeney being back to his usual dominant self when the season starts. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end suffered a third-degree ligament tear in his right ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-06T20:07:30Z)

Vonage releases free app for phone calls between Facebook friends

NEW YORK (AP) — Vonage, a pioneer of home phone service over the Internet, has a new application for the iPhone and Android phones that provides free calls between Facebook users. The application is another ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-08T11:44:03Z)

Freeney says ankle 'right' after rehab

ANDERSON – Just when it appeared that Dwight Freeney couldn't gain more respect from his teammates, he found a way. The Indianapolis Colts' All-Pro defensive end suffered a third-degree ligament tear in his right ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-08T07:19:12Z)

Asylum in Brazil unlikely in adultery case, Iranian officials say

Iran signaled Tuesday it would likely reject the Brazilian president's offer to give refuge to an Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. The case of 43-year-old Sakineh ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-04T02:44:46Z)

Goodell still expects Indy to host Super Bowl

ANDERSON -- Colts players liked what Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl. The NFL commissioner expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis. As for other discussion topics, well, let's just say there ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-08T08:59:25Z)

Jewish group opposes ground zero mosque

NEW YORK (AP) - The nation's leading Jewish civil rights group is opposing the planned mosque and Islamic community center near ground zero. The Anti-Defamation League says it condemns the bigotry expressed against the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-30T17:45:29Z)

Sudan denies aid agencies access to Darfur camp

Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 | 12:13 a.m. Sudanese authorities have denied the U.N.'s humanitarian arm access to a Darfur refugee camp after an outbreak of violence, a U.N. spokesman said Friday. Kalma camp is home to ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-08T07:12:02Z)

Vonage to offer Facebook users free VoIP calls via 'Vonage Mobile' app

Today, Vonage announced the Vonage Mobile application for Facebook. The new app will allow users to, "make free mobile calls to all of their Facebook friends who [also] have the app [installed], anywhere in ... (Source: Boy Genius Report 2010-08-05T10:21:43Z)

Finding the Best Opportunities in Distressed Real Estate Investing at Golden ...

Private-equity real estate funds have a record $104 billion of equity available for U.S. deals, London-based research firm Preqin Ltd. reported in June. Meanwhile, lenders are still engaged in the "extend and pretend ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-08T13:31:25Z)

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