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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 10:41 am

Yearling sale opens Sunday at Keeneland

The 67th annual September Yearling Sale begins Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT. Keeneland says in a news release ... com and Facebook, and there will be updates and video links posted to Twitter. (Source: Wave 3 2010-09-10T14:39:40Z)

Iraq to Pay Americans Abused by Saddam

BAGHDAD | Iraq has agreed to pay $400 million to Americans who say they were abused by Saddam Hussein's regime, U ... But the deal is likely to anger Iraqis who consider themselves the victims' of both Saddam and the ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-11T23:42:30Z)

Deutsche Bank plans $12.4 billion capital increase

Deutsche Bank's shares had dropped on Friday on reports that it planned a huge stock issue. They finished 4.6 percent lower in Frankfurt at €47.70. Postbank shares went the other way — closing up 4.8 percent on ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-12T16:31:49Z)

Deutsche Bank Plans Share Sale for Postbank, Rules

Deutsche Bank expects to offer between 24 euros and 25 euros a share in cash to Postbank stockholders to increase its 29.95 percent stake in the lender, the Frankfurt-based bank said today. The company intends to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-12T16:46:08Z)

American Vanguard Files Action Against EPA for Relief from Stop Sale Order for Fungicide Product ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD ) today announced it has filed an action against the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA") in the United States ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-27T21:29:58Z)

UPDATE: Deutsche Bank Seeks EUR9.8B Capital For Postbank, Ratios

FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--Deutsche Bank AG (DB), Germany's largest bank by market capitalization, Sunday said it aims to raise gross proceeds of at least EUR9.8 billion in a rights issue to buy a majority ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-12T16:46:08Z)

Sidney Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice at PNC Park

PITTSBURGH – If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The former NHL MVP homered into PNC Park's right ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-10T08:20:16Z)

Penguins sign forward Mike Comrie to one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins have found another veteran forward to play with Sidney Crosby. An NHL source confirmed with Sporting News that forward Mike Comrie has signed a one-year deal with the Penguins. According to ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-03T15:30:55Z)

September Yearling Sale Begins Sunday

The 67th annual September Yearling Sale begins Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT. Keeneland says in a news release ... com and Facebook, and there will be updates and video links posted to Twitter. (Copyright 2010 by The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T23:15:04Z)

Report: N.Y. 3rd in coal health damage

which was released in New York in conjunction with NYPIRG and the American Lung Association. In addition to the projection ... Environmental Protection Agency-approved methodology for such analysis, according to the ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-09-12T13:25:42Z)

Regulators to work out new capital rules for banks

BASEL, Switzerland— Financial regulators from around the world are meeting in Switzerland to finalize a deal that will require banks to hold more capital in reserve than they currently do. The meeting at ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-12T17:07:37Z)

Texas NFL Capsules: Cowboys give WR Miles Austin long-awaited new deal

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-10T11:19:14Z)

Obama admonishes pastor to call off Quran 'stunt'

... about pulling could greatly endanger our young men and women in uniform who are in Iraq, who are in Afghanistan," Obama said. He said the Quran ... them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A fourth ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-12T13:04:14Z)

Jimmy Johnson blitzed with 'Survivor' questions

MIAMI — Jimmy Johnson has become ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about football. " (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

Penguins' Crosby a HR Hitter

PITTSBURGH (AP) - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby. PITTSBURGH (AP) - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-09-09T01:26:17Z)

Yearling Sale Opens Sunday

The 67th annual September Yearling Sale begins Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT. Keeneland says in a news release ... com and Facebook, and there will be updates and video links posted to Twitter. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T13:13:46Z)

Long in, Crowder out for Dolphins; Torbor out for Bills

Dolphins Pro Bowl tackle Jake Long is starting ... Miami linebacker Channing Crowder , who hasn't practiced in almost a month, headed the Dolphins' inactive list. He was replaced by Tim Dobbins , who was acquired in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-12T16:31:49Z)

4 Iraqis escape from US custody in Baghdad prison

... prison in Baghdad ... or Saddam Hussein's former regime. An Iraqi military spokesman, Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi, told The Associated Press that the Americans informed them Thursday morning that four Iraqis ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-09T13:43:35Z)

Iraq agrees to pay American victims

BAGHDAD - Iraq has agreed to pay $400 million to Americans who say they were abused by Saddam Hussein's regime, officials of both ... But the deal is likely to anger Iraqis who consider themselves the victims' of ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-11T07:00:21Z)

Pro Bowl LT Jake Long starts for Miami; LB Channing Crowder out

Dolphins Pro Bowl tackle Jake Long is starting ... Miami linebacker Channing Crowder , who hasn't practiced in almost a month, headed the Dolphins' inactive list. He was replaced by Tim Dobbins, who was acquired in a ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-12T16:17:30Z)

Verizon Gets Bing Android App (PC World)

PC World - Verizon customers with Android phones looking for an alternative to Google can now turn to Bing. In an exclusive deal announced Monday between Verizon and Microsoft, a Bing search app will be offered free ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-31T04:14:26Z)

Microsoft says Bing on Verizon Android not exclusive

Microsoft today partly confirmed and downplayed its deal for Bing on Verizon's Android phones . It told SAI that there would be multiple Android phones on the carrier that would use Bing by default, but ... (Source: Electronista 2010-09-09T19:48:39Z)

Regulators agree on Basel III deal: source

BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) – Global regulators and central bank governors have reached a deal on Basel III, a sweeping reform that will force banks to hold more capital to withstand financial shocks, a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-12T17:00:27Z)

PASTOR CALLS OFF QURAN BURING - SAYS HE MADE DEAL WITH GROUND ZERO MOSQUE LEADER - IMAM DENIES IT

... OFF QURAN BURING - SAYS HE MADE DEAL WITH GROUND ZERO MOSQUE LEADER - IMAM DENIES IT 9 September 2010 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The imam proposing to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center ... the Pentagon ... in Iraq ... (Source: SanFranciscoSentinel.com 2010-09-09T22:18:59Z)

Long in, Crowder out for Dolphins

Dolphins Pro Bowl tackle Jake Long is starting ... Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, who hasn't practiced in almost a month, headed the Dolphins' inactive list. He was replaced by Tim Dobbins, who was acquired in a ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-12T16:10:21Z)

Regulators to work out new capital rules for banks as part of global financial ...

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Financial regulators from around the world are meeting in Switzerland to finalize a deal that will require banks to hold more capital in reserve than they currently do. The ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-12T16:53:18Z)

Obama remembers Sept. 11, calls for unity

... World Trade Center in New York City. The president also planned to attend a memorial service at the Pentagon and participate ... conference Friday Obama denounced the threatened Quran burning, said Muslims have ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-09-12T11:02:33Z)

Coach becomes 'Survivor' celebrity

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Johnson has ... Johnson says he knew the CBS reality series was popular, but lately he's surprised to find himself talking more about his experience on "Survivor: Nicaragua" than about ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-12T05:11:47Z)

Tough times for Great Lakes shipping

the American Mariner is like a visitor from another century ... the Environmental Protection Agency exempted 12 currently active Great Lakes steamships from a stringent new emissions rule that would have required ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-09-12T14:37:17Z)

Verizon Gets Exclusive Bing Android App

PC World — Verizon customers with Android phones looking for an alternative to Google can now turn to Bing. In an exclusive deal announced Monday between Verizon and Microsoft, a Bing search app will be offered ... (Source: CIO 2010-08-29T23:57:55Z)

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