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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 3:40 pm

Western Carolina humbled by Tusculum

CULLOWHEE — Western Carolina hasn't given its fans a lot to cheer about the past few years ... Tusculum's Justin Arrington picked up the loose ball and rumbled 90 yards to begin the rout. A few series later, (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-12T04:14:31Z)

U.S. Open: Novak Djokovic prevails in five sets over Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic saved two match points before beating five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer , 5-7, 7-1 ... taking on top-seeded Rafael Nadal, who beat Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets the first semifinal on ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-11T23:56:49Z)

Tusculum 54, W. Carolina 30

After Justin Arrington scooped up a Western Carolina fumble at the 10-yard line and ran it 90 yards for a touchdown, Cordell had TD passes of 7 yards to Calvin Britt and 29 yards to Rashaad Carter. He then scored on ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-12T02:48:37Z)

Armando Galarraga-Jim Joyce reunion proves uneventful

Armando Galarraga and Jim Joyce simply did their jobs Friday at Comerica Park ... his missed call at first base cost Galarraga a perfect game against the Indians. "That's in the past," Leyland said. "I don't think ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-11T06:53:11Z)

GENZYME CEO LOOKING FOR A HIGHER SANOFI-AVENTIS BID: REPORT

Biotechnology firm Genzyme Corp has said that French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis will have to raise its US$18.5 billion bid if the suitor hopes to have a discussion on sale of the company, says a ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-03T04:46:40Z)

Brown compares impact of 9-11 to slaying of JFK

Brown also asserted that the latest and most troubling trend in international terrorism is foreign enemies' recruitment of American citizens ... During a trip to Israel and Jordan last month, Mr. Brown said he ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-12T13:11:23Z)

NFL briefs: Mawae retires

The president of the NFL Players Association said he got ... was first reported by Sports Illustrated's Peter King during halftime of NBC's telecast of the Minnesota-New Orleans game. Brady, who will make $6.5 ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-12T04:28:50Z)

Sanofi-Aventis sticking to first offer for Genzyme

French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA says it's sticking to its original offer of $69 per share to buy U.S. biotech company Genzyme Corp. That's despite rumors that Paris-based Sanofi has upped its offer by $ ... (Source: Salon 2010-09-09T18:22:45Z)

RIM acquires Documents to Go developer DataViz

Free newsletter via e-mail The DataViz deal heralds the second significant RIM acquisition in a matter of weeks: Late last month, the device maker scooped up mobile software platform provider Cellmania, a ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-09-07T14:43:13Z)

RIM Buys "Documents To Go", But Microsoft Missed Out

RIM has confirmed that it purchased a significant portion of DataViz, along with the intellectual property and coding skills behind the popular Documents To Go app. The move will help RIM improve its BlackBerry ... (Source: PC World 2010-09-08T16:29:25Z)

To Armando Galarraga, reunion with Jim Joyce 'no big deal'

He will be starting Friday night for the Tigers with Jim Joyce working the plate ... the night on which Joyce's call at first base cost him a perfect game. But Galarraga has only two additional victories to show for ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-10T06:54:22Z)

Local church to offer copies of Quran

will offer free copies of the Quran at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. The church is offering Islam's holy book to show support for the Muslim community in response to a Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran. (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-11T07:28:59Z)

US, Iraq sign deal to settle Saddam-era claims

BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq has agreed to pay $400 million to Americans who say they were abused by Saddam Hussein's regime ... Saddam detained US citizens as human shields, and he did torture," said the official, (Source: Jordan Times 2010-09-12T20:06:34Z)

Confusion surrounds church's planned Quran burning

After a call from the Pentagon and talks with Muslim leaders, Florida Pastor Terry Jones said Thursday evening he'd call off Saturday's Quran-burning. Hours later Jones accused the Muslim leader standing next to him of ... (Source: WBIR 2010-09-10T14:11:02Z)

RIM Purchases DataViz Assets

RIM has confirmed rumors that it has acquired portions of DataViz, makers of the popular multi-platform Documents to Go application suite. RIM released a prepared statement to Digital Daily confirming the deal ... (Source: Palm Infocenter 2010-09-08T17:05:12Z)

GM's OnStar Said to Offer Free Services in Challenge to Ford

General Motors Co.'s OnStar in-car communications unit may offer non-subscription services next year to rival Ford Motor Co. 's Sync music and information system, two people familiar with the plans ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-07T20:41:08Z)

Novak Djokovic upsets Roger Federer; faces Rafael Nadal in final

Novak Djokovic ... between No. 1 Rafael Nadal and a career Grand Slam in the final today. Nadal owns eight major titles but never had been past the semifinals at the U.S. Open before beating No. 12 Mikhail Youzhny 6-2, (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-12T04:36:00Z)

Sen. Scott Brown: Iran is biggest threat

and at least 20 Americans are being trained by extremist groups ... recently returned from a trip to Jordan and Israel with his terrorism adviser and said that as dangerous as al-Qaida is, the world's greatest ... (Source: Patriot Ledger 2010-09-12T12:49:55Z)

Brady signs new deal, will be NFL's highest paid player

... came to terms on a contract that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL ... first reported by Peter King of Sports Illustrated during halftime of NBC's telecast of the Minnesota-New Orleans game. (Source: East Oregonian 2010-09-10T22:10:38Z)

GM's OnStar could offer free services

General Motors Co.'s OnStar in-car communications unit may offer some free services next year to rival Ford Motor Co.'s Sync music and information system. OnStar, a subscription service that provides ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-12T07:06:19Z)

AP: Brady OKs contract to become NFL's top paid player

... NFL. Brady is making $6.5 million this season in the final year of a six-year deal. The contract was first reported by Peter King of Sports Illustrated during halftime of NBC's telecast of the Minnesota-New ... (Source: New Hampshire Union Leader 2010-09-10T04:59:51Z)

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)

Joyce, Armando Galarraga have a low-key reunion

... Jim Joyce, left, calls for the first batter after Detroit Tigers starter Armando Galarraga, right, finished ... Joyce missed a call at first base that cost Galarraga a perfect game on June 2. (AP Photo/Duane ... (Source: Argus Press 2010-09-11T04:58:39Z)

Novak Djokovic upsets Roger Federer, will face Rafael Nadal in men's final

... been past the semifinals at the U.S. Open before beating No. 12 Mikhail Youzhny 6 ... Novak Djokovic upsets Roger Federer, will face Rafael Nadal in men's final - 09/11/2010 Wladimir Klitschko survives tough, 10 ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-12T03:24:25Z)

GM's OnStar may offer some free services next year to rival Ford's Sync

OnStar also known as General Motors' in-car communications unit may some free services next year in order to compete with Ford's 's Sync music and information system. These words came from two people familiar ... (Source: AutoSpies.com 2010-09-08T18:52:34Z)

Kentucky Church Reads Quran As an Act of Respect

A church's plan to burn the muslim holy book prompted a nationwide... even 'worldwide'... discussion. In the end... the Florida church decided against burning copies of the koran. But the threat is just the latest ... (Source: WTVQ 2010-09-12T21:46:47Z)

Basel Regulators to Bolster Bank Capital Requirements

Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Regulators from 27 nations more than doubled their ... In an August report studying the economic impact of tighter capital rules, the Basel committee said that four years was the ideal time ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-12T19:02:09Z)

Top regulators meet to agree tougher bank rules

By Sakari Suoninen BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - Central bank governors and heads of supervision from 27 countries were expected on Sunday to agree tougher new bank capital rules, the world's core response to the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-12T20:42:22Z)

UPDATE 1-Sanofi-Aventis makes $18.5 bln offer for Genzyme

PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire U.S. biotech company Genzyme in an all-cash deal worth about $18.5 billion, it said on Sunday ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-29T16:41:16Z)

Div. II Tusculum routs Western Carolina 54-30

After Justin Arrington scooped up a Western Carolina fumble at the 10-yard line and ran it 90 yards for a touchdown, Cordell had TD passes of 7 yards to Calvin Britt and 29 yards to Rashaad Carter. He then scored on ... (Source: Middletown Journal 2010-09-12T07:06:19Z)

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