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Deals of the Hour / September 12, 2010, 8:41 am

Federal gov't sends $5M in housing help to Idaho

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the additional funding Wednesday to help communities acquire foreclosed properties for demolition, re-sale or development. The money is a byproduct of ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-09T15:02:19Z)

Rare Vivid Blue Diamond At NYC Auction

... fancy vivid blue diamond they've ever graded, Kadakia said. Kadakia described the European collector as "someone with a very, very keen eye" who purchased the ring for $1 million from Italian luxury jeweler ... (Source: myfoxny.com 2010-09-10T18:57:22Z)

Big US arms sale to UAE likely next year-Lockheed

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States likely will strike a ground-breaking deal by the middle ... the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in notifying the U.S. Congress of the possible sale two ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-09-01T19:50:59Z)

UPDATE 2-Big US arms sale to UAE likely next year-Lockheed

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The United States likely will strike a ground-breaking deal by ... the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in notifying the U.S. Congress of the possible sale two years ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-01T19:50:59Z)

Alonso returns Ferrari to top of Monza podium

... Ferrari in today's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the first one for the storied Italian marque at its ... Erstwhile championship leader Lewis Hamilton tangled with Alesi in the first corner and retired on the spot. (Source: Motorsport.com 2010-09-12T13:40:01Z)

Alonso marks Italian GP debut for Ferrari by holding off Button to qualify on ...

MONZA, ITALY — Fernando Alonso marked his ... Felipe Massa of Ferrari and Mark Webber of Red Bull fill out the second row, while F1 leader Lewis Hamilton of McLaren will start fifth. Sebastian Vettel was sixth for ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-12T13:40:01Z)

WRAPUP 1-Allied Irish capital-raising boosts Ireland Inc

... comfort from the beginnings of a plan for dealing with troubled lender Anglo Irish Bank [ANGIB.UL] and AIB's 2.5 billion-euros ($3.18 billion) capital infusion from its sale of Zachodni bank BZWB.WA will provide ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-10T20:01:47Z)

He's a Gamecock by birth but a Dog by choice

Christian Robinson was with his mother at a yard sale. He spotted a plaque commemorating the 1976 Cotton Bowl team, and decided ... which visits No. 24 South Carolina — where Kenneth Robinson played from 1982-86. " (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-11T00:05:10Z)

Fernando Alonso wins at Monza

... 2.9-second victory over the McLaren driver. Alonso's victory in his Monza debut for Ferrari moved him back into Formula One's points race, which is led by Mark Webber who finished sixth. Lewis Hamilton crashed ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-12T14:22:58Z)

Feds send housing cash to T.F., other Idaho towns

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the additional funding Wednesday to help communities acquire foreclosed properties for demolition, re-sale or development. The money is a byproduct of ... (Source: Twin Falls Times-News 2010-09-10T17:52:56Z)

Rare vivid blue diamond up for sale

... fancy vivid blue diamond ... Rahul Kadakia, says the ring could bring $15 million when it goes on sale Oct. 20. The ring is paired with a 9.87-carat white diamond. It was designed by Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari (Source: WPRI 2010-09-10T17:02:50Z)

Renault yet to decide on F-duct for Monza

Renault technical director ... part will be of use at Monza thanks to the low-downforce nature of the circuit, with Allison saying the team hadn't decided if it will run the part in the Italian GP. "Monza is very ... (Source: Yahoo! Eurosport 2010-09-07T13:10:10Z)

German Bunds Rise as Bank Health Concern Spurs Haven Demand

... European Central Bank and the European Union unveiled a rescue package for the region worth 750 billion euros. Belgium Bonds The extra yield investors demand to hold Belgian 10-year bonds instead of German bonds ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-07T09:28:15Z)

He's a Gamecock by birth but a Dog by choice

Christian Robinson was with his mother at a yard sale. He spotted a plaque commemorating the 1976 Cotton Bowl team, and decided ... which visits No. 24 South Carolina - where Kenneth Robinson played from 1982-86. " (Source: Victoria Advocate 2010-09-10T22:24:57Z)

Grandstand finale puts Kaymer in control at Dutch Open

The German birdied the last two holes to complete a four-under 66 and a 10-under 200 total ... Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts, India's Shiv Kapur and Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano were two shots behind Kaymer. (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-11T16:54:29Z)

Georgia football: Christian Robinson to play against father's alma mater at South ...

Christian Robinson was with his mother at a yard sale. He spotted a plaque commemorating Georgia playing in the 1976 Cotton Bowl team and decided he had to ... where Kenneth Robinson played from 1982-86. " (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-09-11T07:07:30Z)

AIB Sells Polish Assets to Banco Santander for 3.1 Billion Euros

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) agreed to sell its assets in Poland, including its stake in Bank Zachodni WBK SA, to Banco Santander SA (STD) for 3.09 billion euros ($3.93 billion), following up on its efforts stated in ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-11T16:11:32Z)

F1 wraps up "European season" in Monza

Hamilton dealt with rainy conditions and overcame a slip off the track and into the gravel to win the Belgian Grand Prix and reassume the championship ... The German was 21 years old at the time. "I have got two ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-08T22:41:38Z)

Rare vivid blue diamond up for sale at NYC auction

... is the largest triangular-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond ... Kadakia described him as "someone with a very, very keen eye" who purchased the ring for $1 million from Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari in Rome in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T19:47:28Z)

Team Williams Monza Free Practice Report

Sam Michael, Technical Director : Today was a good day's work from the team to get through all of our programme, which included checking new aero parts, set-up and evaluating drag level. We had one issue in the ... (Source: The sport campus 2010-09-10T17:52:56Z)

Fears AIB Irish jobs at risk in Zachodni sale

There is concern that the sale of Allied Irish Bank's business interests in Poland could lead to job losses in Ireland. AIB announced yesterday that it was to sell its 70% stake in Poland's Bank Zachodni to the ... (Source: RTE Online 2010-09-11T06:31:43Z)

'Medal of Honor' video game sales banned on military bases

who commands the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which oversees more than 180 base exchange ... Kathleen Martin, a spokeswoman for the Navy Exchange Service Command, said the game won't be sold at any of the Navy ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-09-09T23:59:12Z)

Government sends housing cash to Idaho

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the additional funding Wednesday to help communities acquire foreclosed properties for demolition, re-sale or development. The money is a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T16:49:42Z)

Bases ban sale of video game in which Taliban 'shoot' GIs

who commands the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which oversees more than 180 base exchange ... Kathleen Martin, a spokeswoman for the Navy Exchange Service Command, said the game won't be sold at any of the Navy ... (Source: Arizona Daily Star 2010-09-09T07:02:43Z)

Top US military officer honours Pentagon's Sept. 11 victims in ceremony at ...

WASHINGTON - The top U ... The Joint Chiefs chairman spoke at a Pentagon ceremony Saturday that included Presdient Barack Obama and family members of the 184 who were killed in the building and on the airplane that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-12T07:42:07Z)

Sales of new 'Medal of Honor' video game banned on military bases

who commands the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which oversees more than 180 base exchange ... Kathleen Martin, a spokeswoman for the Navy Exchange Service Command, said the game won't be sold at any of the Navy ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Nittany Lions visit Alabama for clash of national powers

An interview with Coach Joe Paterno is scheduled to air on GameDay. Nittany Lion fans in Tuscaloosa ... that have made multiple visits to Bryant-Denny Stadium and have a winning record vs. the Crimson Tide in the ... (Source: Gant Daily 2010-09-10T18:00:06Z)

Tide, Richardson trample Penn State

... Denny Stadium. Big plays came early this time as the Crimson Tide took advantage of the ... on the turnover prone visitors by throwing a few different looks at Joe Paterno's 45th Penn State team. " (Source: Anniston Star 2010-09-12T08:03:35Z)

Penn State-Alabama Clash Host For ESPN's College GameDay

... 00 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium ... Coach Joe Paterno's squad opened the season with a 44-14 win over Youngstown State on Saturday. Quarterback Rob Bolden delivered the best passing game by a Nittany Lion ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T00:25:25Z)

Kubica is cautious ahead of Monza

Robert Kubica is refusing to predict how Renault may fare in Sunday's Italian GP, saying it could depend ... s no reason why we won't be competitive in Monza." However, Renault's technical director James Allison ... (Source: Planet F1 2010-09-05T23:56:47Z)

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