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Deals of the Hour / September 10, 2010, 2:41 pm

In West Virginia Race, Double Negatives

Joe Manchin III of West Virginia aired his first television commercial in his bid for the state ... Republican businessman John Raese, for running a negative race. "This campaign has just begun, and John Raese is ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-10T07:51:38Z)

Atlantic City's Jose Aleman decides not to testify during trial for murder caught on ...

Atlantic City's Jose Aleman decides not to testify during trial for murder caught on surveillance video Print this Article ... After questioning from both Gravitz and defense attorney Nellie Marquez ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-09-08T00:44:31Z)

Dickinson bar fined after wet T-shirt contest

... a wet T-shirt contest ... the Evil Olive Pizzeria & Bar said the business violated city ordinance governing the sale of alcoholic beverages when some patrons exposed their breasts on July 24. The Dickinson Press (Source: Bismarck Tribune 2010-09-09T15:52:26Z)

Bar fined after wet t-shirt contest

... wet T-shirt contest ... Evil Olive Pizzeria & Bar said the business violated city ordinance governing the sale of alcoholic beverages when some patrons exposed their breasts on July 24.     The Dickinson Press (Source: Crookston Daily Times 2010-09-10T03:12:28Z)

Lowe beats Pirates again as Braves win 9-3

The Atlanta Braves did, and they responded exactly the way manager Bobby Cox hoped they would. Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th straight time and the Braves got the breakout ... (Source: Warren Tribune Chronicle 2010-09-09T15:09:29Z)

Jumer's Casino & Hotel Sold to Delaware North

... Jumer's Casino & Hotels announced today that hospitality company Delaware North Companies has acquired the Rock ... including the approval of the Illinois Gaming Board. Since opening in Dec. 2008, Jumer's Casino ... (Source: WQAD 2010-09-09T20:38:46Z)

Gov. Joe Manchin cranks up campaign

Gov. Joe Manchin cranks up campaign September 9, 2010 West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin is taking aim at Republican John Raese. ... seat left open b y the late-Senator Robert C. Byrd. Mr ... (Source: The State Column 2010-09-09T11:49:03Z)

Senate Fields Are Set in West Virginia and Louisiana

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In the race to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Robert C. Byrd , Gov. Joe Manchin III won the Democratic nomination over the weekend, and John Raese, a wealthy businessman who ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-30T02:28:15Z)

Delaware North to acquire Jumer's Casino & Hotel

Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality company that owns and ... including the approval of the Illinois Gaming Board, according to the release. Jumer's Casino & Hotel opened in December, 2008, at the ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-09-09T21:00:14Z)

Jumer's Casino hits jackpot with $180 million sale to gaming operator

Jumer's Casino & Hotel in Rock Island is being sold for $180 million to Delaware North Companies. ... approval of the Illinois Gaming Board ... by the D. James Jumer Trust and operated by The Rock Island Boatworks ... (Source: Quad Cities Onlines 2010-09-10T04:09:44Z)

London band The xx wins UK Mercury Prize

The south London band won the 20,000 pound ($30,000) prize over 11 other shortlisted ... Previous winners include the Arctic Monkeys and Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand. (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-09-09T16:06:45Z)

Braves snap out of funk with win

The Atlanta Braves did, and they responded exactly the way manager Bobby Cox hoped they would. Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th straight time and the Braves got the breakout ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-09T07:02:43Z)

UN reports over 500 rapes in eastern Congo in past month, more than double previous number

... United Nations reported more than 500 rapes in eastern Congo in the past month — more than double the number previously reported. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Atul Khare told the U.N. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-07T20:26:49Z)

Man convicted of murder in Atlantic City shooting

... 10,000 debt has been convicted of murder.Jose Aleman of Atlantic City had claimed his anger over Pong Yu's repeated failure to pay him back sparked the April 2008 shooting.Aleman's attorney, Nellie Marquez, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T03:48:16Z)

Tate Proves Value of Public Investment by Sharing its Collection in the UK and ...

LONDON.- At a press ... wide audiences when it traveled across the UK to fourteen galleries. The tour was made possible through the generosity of the Art Fund and, in Scotland, of The Scottish Government. (Source: Art Daily 2010-09-10T00:06:21Z)

North Dakota bar fined after wet T-shirt contest

... a wet T-shirt contest ... the Evil Olive Pizzeria & Bar said the business violated city ordinance governing the sale of alcoholic beverages when some patrons exposed their breasts on July 24. The Dickinson Press (Source: Aberdeen News 2010-09-10T05:28:28Z)

Rapes rampant in regions of Congo

... put the number of rapes and other sexual attacks in eastern Congo since late July at more than 500, double the previous estimate. U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Atul Khare cited 267 rapes or ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-09T16:42:32Z)

UN doubles reports of rapes in Congo

... systematic rapes were committed by armed combatants in eastern Congo since late July — more than double the number previously reported. UN Assistant Secretary General for Peacekeeping Atul Khare told the UN ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-08T05:09:22Z)

Atlantic City resident convicted of murder

... debt has been convicted of murder. Jose Aleman of Atlantic City had claimed his anger over Pong Yu's repeated failure to pay him back sparked the April 2008 shooting. Aleman's attorney, Nellie Marquez, asked ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-10T07:30:10Z)

Coco Crisp Homers, Leads A's Past Mariners 4-3

Coco Crisp homered and drove in three runs ... Russell Branyan hit a two-run homer and Matt Tuiasosopo hit a solo shot for the Mariners, who fell to 6-12 since a three-game winning streak Aug. 17-20. Luke French (4-5 ... (Source: KHQ Right Now 2010-09-09T19:55:49Z)

Pettitte to pitch for N.J. team in expected sellout

New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte on Thursday will start for the team's Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder ... second game of the Eastern League Divisional Playoffs. Mercer County Waterfront Park has ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-09-07T18:10:49Z)

Eastern League Playoff Pitching Matchups Set

NJ) The Trenton Thunder, Double-A Affiliate ... Division Playoff Series beginning on Wednesday at Waterfront Park. The probable starters feature a five-time World Series Champion (Andy Pettitte), the reigning EL ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-07T17:13:33Z)

It's Got the Wind at Its Back

UK utility Scottish & Southern offers an attractive and safe yield, writes Carla Pasternak in High-Yield International . Scottish & Southern (London: SSE, OTC: SSEZY ) is one of the UK's top energy firms, providing ... (Source: Moneyshow.com 2010-08-31T14:15:44Z)

Coco Crisp plays through pain, lifts Oakland A's to needed win

Coco Crisp's status for what turned into an A's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night was ... Mark Ellis led off with a double that left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo apparently thought was a homer. (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-09T05:36:49Z)

MLB: BRAVES 9, PIRATES 3 -- Braves salvage series finale vs. Pirates

The Atlanta Braves did, and they responded exactly the way manager Bobby Cox hoped they would. Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th straight time and the Braves got the breakout ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-09-09T16:28:13Z)

Andy Pettitte dazzles in rehab start with Trenton Thunder

... Andy Pettitte was more than eager to take the mound for the Trenton Thunder in Game 2 of the Eastern League Division Series ... Pettitte credited some of his success at Waterfront Park to familiarity with ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-10T04:02:35Z)

Oakland A's Coco Crisp fights off knee pain to spark victory

Coco Crisp's status for the A's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners was a question mark beforehand ... Mark Ellis led off with a double that left fielder Matt Tuiasosopo apparently thought was a homer. He never ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-09T05:22:30Z)

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