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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 2:40 am

Texas mom says she waived finger, not gun, at team

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A Texas mother who witnesses said pulled a gun on a seventh-grade volleyball team says ... Spokesman James Keith also said "inconsistencies are starting to pop up" after police re-interviewed ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-11T23:06:43Z)

Kim Clijsters beats Vera Zvonareva for 2nd consecutive US Open title, 3rd overall

Kim Clijsters was so dominant in the U.S. Open final that it would have taken a perfect performance to top her. Vera Zvonareva did ... Williams in 2000-01 to win the title in Flushing Meadows two years in a row. (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

OREGON 48, TENNESSEE 13 Ducks rout Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When Tennessee started slowing down, LaMichael James and his Oregon teammates picked up the pace. James ran for 134 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown, in his first game back after a ... (Source: East Oregonian 2010-09-12T06:52:00Z)

China Boosts Surveillance

HONG KONG—Chinese netizens have reacted with shock and anger to a leaked government document detailing a nationwide plan to step up surveillance of people the government considers a risk to social stability ... (Source: Radio Free Asia 2010-09-02T20:54:13Z)

1st TV attack ad in RI congressional race to succeed Kennedy; Gemma goes after Cicilline

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The first TV attack ad in the Rhode Island race to succeed Patrick Kennedy in Congress goes after Providence Mayor David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee) for his city's economic woes. Sign up to ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-07T21:45:34Z)

Dems in NH's 2nd District hold last debate

Dems in NH's 2nd District hold last debate ... HENNIKER, N.H. (AP) — The two Democrats running in New Hampshire's ... College sponsored the debate in partnership with the Concord Monitor ... (Source: Citizen 2010-09-11T11:25:12Z)

Ravens trim down roster

... Ravens' kicking competition as Saturday as former Pro Bowl selection Shayne Graham was jettisoned ... and he earned this spot," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "We've talked about this the entire preseason ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-05T04:08:30Z)

Ravens' kick Graham aside for Cundiff

... Ravens' kicking competition as Saturday as former Pro Bowl selection Shayne Graham was jettisoned ... and he earned this spot," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "We've talked about this the entire preseason ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-09-05T04:58:37Z)

Industry Minister Tony Clement to Meet With Canadian and Chinese Business Leaders ...

SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire - 09/11/10) - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day tour of China. During this tour, the Minister will meet with local business leaders in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-11T15:42:54Z)

Mom denies pulling gun on girl's volleyball rivals

SAN ANTONIO — A mother who witnesses said pulled a gun on a seventh-grade volleyball team said ... Spokesman James Keith also said "inconsistencies are starting to pop up" after police re-interviewed witnesses who ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-10T21:27:41Z)

Microsoft kills the competition literally

Microsoft just killed the iPhone and Blackberry Phones! maybe not, but that's not stopping employees from celebrating the release of the RTM of Windows Phone 7 OS. Microsoft employees celebrated the release of ... (Source: HULIQ.com 2010-09-10T23:29:22Z)

Making some bold Eagles predictions for 2010-11 season

two-TD Pro Bowl season and becomes the first Eagle to lead the NFL in interceptions outright since ... John Harbaugh's Ravens over the Packers in the Super Bowl. (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-12T08:25:04Z)

Microsoft holds funeral parade for BlackBerry, iPhone

... company organized a funeral parade through its Redmond business campus celebrating the death of BlackBerry and the iPhone at the hands of Windows Phone 7, which recently hit the RTM milestone that saw the final ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-09-11T13:41:13Z)

RB James, Ducks overwhelm Volunteers during 2nd half

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - When Tennessee started slowing down, LaMichael James and his Oregon teammates picked up the pace. James ran for 134 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown, in his first game back after a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-12T07:27:48Z)

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AP) It's the final stretch in the heated Democratic primary race to replace Patrick Kennedy in Congress. Four candidates face off in Tuesday's vote: Providence Mayor David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEE'-nee), former Party ... (Source: WNCT 2010-09-12T07:56:26Z)

Texas mom pulls gun on 7th grade students

... volleyball player pulled a gun on a rival team celebrating a lopsided win over her daughter's outmatched squad in suburban San Antonio. Judson school district spokesman James Keith says the girls on the Kirby ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-10T16:19:53Z)

Patrick Kennedy seat draws hot competition

PROVIDENCE — It's the final stretch in the heated Democratic primary race to replace Patrick Kennedy in Congress. Four candidates face off in Tuesday's election: Providence Mayor David Cicilline ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-12T08:32:13Z)

Belgian rider Roy Sentjens suspended for doping

Switzerland (AP) - Belgian cyclist Roy Sentjens ... hormone EPO. The International Cycling Union says Sentjens tested positive in an out-of-competition urine sample taken on Aug. 16. Sentjens is suspended by the UCI (Source: Buffalo News 2010-09-09T10:08:50Z)

Kim Clijsters beats Zvonareva for 3rd U.S. Open title

Kim Clijsters was so dominant in the U.S. Open final that it would have taken a perfect performance to top her. Vera Zvonareva did ... Williams in 2000-01 to win the title in Flushing Meadows two years in a row. (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-12T07:27:48Z)

Razorbacks Drop Warhawks In Little Rock

The Razorbacks defense smothered Louisiana Monroe quarterback Kolton Browning, holding him to 2 of 9 passing and the team to 73 yards rushing through the third quarter. In the third quarter, Arkansas forced ULM to ... (Source: KHBS 2010-09-12T07:13:29Z)

Kim Clijsters routs Vera Zvonareva, 6-2, 6-1, to win U.S. Open

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. - Vera Zvonareva waltzed into her first U.S. Open final without losing a set, toppling the tournament's top seed along the way and, for the most part, keeping her notoriously ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-12T09:08:01Z)

Republicans in NH's 2nd District hold last debate

Republicans in NH's 2nd District hold last debate ... HENNIKER, N.H.— Republicans running in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional ... Center for Civic Engagement has partnered with the Concord Monitor, New ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-11T12:58:16Z)

Ducks rally from 10-point deficit behind James to rout Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - When Tennessee started slowing down, LaMichael James and his Oregon teammates picked up the pace. James ran for 134 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown, in his first game back after a ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-12T06:59:10Z)

Dems in NH's 2nd District face last debate

HENNIKER, N.H.— The two Democratic candidates running in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District are facing their last debate before Tuesday's primary election ... has partnered with the Concord Monitor, New ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-10T10:21:58Z)

2nd UPDATE: China Merchants Holdings 1st-Half Net Up; Strong Outlook

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Chinese ports operator China Merchants Holdings (International) Co. (0144.HK) said Monday its first-half net profit rose 12% from a year earlier, lifted by an increase in container ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-30T10:20:42Z)

KATV Channel 7 - The Spirit of Arkansas: #14 Razorbacks Lead Warhawks in 2nd ...

The Razorbacks have 38 yards rushing. The Arkansas defense is playing well again, holding ULM to 53 yards total offense. (Source: KATV 2010-09-12T00:18:18Z)

Microsoft Hosts Funeral Ceremony To Bury Windows Phone 7 Rivals

... some employees paraded coffins and hearses for Windows Phone 7 rivals including the iPhone and the Blackberry. The event which was held to mark the arrival of Windows Phone 7 RTM, one which according to one ... (Source: Itproportal 2010-09-11T17:51:45Z)

Roy Sentjens suspended for doping

Switzerland -- Belgian cyclist Roy Sentjens ... hormone EPO. The International Cycling Union says Sentjens tested positive in an out-of-competition urine sample taken on Aug. 16. Sentjens is suspended by the UCI ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-09T11:49:03Z)

Belgian rider Roy Sentjens suspended and removed from Vuelta after testing positive for EPO

Switzerland — Belgian cyclist Roy Sentjens ... hormone EPO. The International Cycling Union says Sentjens tested positive in an out-of-competition urine sample taken on Aug. 16. Sentjens is suspended by the UCI ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-09T10:16:00Z)

Arkansas Offense Tested By ULM In 31-7 Win

And the Razorbacks piled up 499 yards in the win. But the gaudy statistics weren't indicative of the rough-and-tumble struggle Arkansas experienced against ULM. "You've got to give them credit," Mallett said. " (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

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