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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 1:40 pm

Smulyan Sues Alden Capital Over Failed Emmis Deal

Last week , Jeff Smulyan 's JS Acquisition pulled the plug on its attempt to take Emmis Communications private, partly due to to Alden Global Capital pulling its financing from the deal. Now Smulyan has filed a ... (Source: FMQB 2010-09-16T16:05:36Z)

Canada Colludes in Suppressing Palestinians

which are taking place without preconditions and while Israel continues to build the wall as well as Jewish settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Similarly, 20 months ago, "Dayton's men" (as they are ... (Source: Dissident Voice 2010-09-17T17:44:38Z)

Israel tightens security for Yom Kippur

JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Israel is on high alert for the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, which begins Friday afternoon, authorities said. Crossings into Israel from the West Bank were ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-17T15:57:16Z)

Community college deal would end tax reimbursement

The Republican-led Senate ... exemptions connected to Michigan's renaissance zones, a program that provides tax breaks in certain areas to try and spur economic development. Montcalm Community College could lose ... (Source: Macomb Daily 2010-09-16T11:33:35Z)

Pacquiao vs. Margarito tickets Go On Sale on Saturday, September 18th

2010) – Tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito world ... welterweight title last November with a brilliant 12th round knockout of four-time world champion Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao's victory made him ... (Source: BoxingNews24.com 2010-09-17T18:20:26Z)

GOP Senate candidate in Delaware reaches out to GOP establishment, courts social ...

WASHINGTON — The tea party's latest darling is aligning herself squarely with the Republican Party's social conservative base. Christine O'Donnell is telling the annual Values Voters Summit that no one is trying to ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-17T20:14:57Z)

Panicky Schultz Says Dump Axelrod, Bring in Carville-Begala

On his MSNBC show this evening, sensing an impending Republican landslide inspired by the Tea Party ... It was Joe Biden's attempt to rouse the base on Rachel Maddow's show last night that set Ed off.  Savor the ... (Source: News Busters 2010-09-17T00:05:13Z)

At Mideast peace talks, no deal over Jewish settlements

... talks ended with no agreement on the most pressing issue: Jewish settlements ... Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to say that the talks had been encouraging but fell short of a breakthrough. " (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-16T22:32:09Z)

Delaware candidate O'Donnell reaches out to GOP, saying no one trying to 'take ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The tea party's latest darling is aligning herself squarely with the Republican Party's social conservative base. Christine O'Donnell is telling the annual Values Voters Summit that no one is ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-09-17T20:00:38Z)

Round of Mideast Talks Concludes With No Deal

... ended in Jerusalem with no agreement on the most pressing issue: Jewish settlements ... Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to say the talks had been encouraging but fell short of a breakthrough. (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-09-16T06:47:16Z)

Continental and UAL shareholders approve combo; deal expected to close by Oct. 1

... Continental Airlines Inc. and UAL Corp. approve a deal to form the world's biggest airline ... United shareholders approved it at a meeting near Chicago. The votes clear the way for the $3 billion stock swap to ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-09-17T17:37:29Z)

Yom Kippur: Israel Grinds to a Halt for Fasting day

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel came to a virtual standstill at sundown Friday as ... Israel's military closed crossings from the West Bank into Israel, barring the entry of Palestinians for the duration of the fast day. (Source: KSAX 2010-09-17T20:14:57Z)

Continental shareholders approve sale to United Airlines

... hometown of Chicago, run by Continental's CEO. Continental officials announced the preliminary results of voting during a brief shareholder meeting Friday in Houston. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. (Source: WKYC 2010-09-17T19:46:19Z)

Cable News channels focus on Delaware senate race

MSNBC sat down with Vice President Joe Biden last night. Rachel Maddow asked the Vice President, as the last person to face Christine O'Donnell in a senate race, why Delaware republicans voted for O ... (Source: WHYY 2010-09-16T14:03:55Z)

Sponsorship dries up for top NASCAR stars

LOUDON, N.H. — For sale: Prime real estate on the hood of cars driven ... and Stewart, who have six championships between them, are NASCAR's ... just as much they're driving for a title over the 10-race Chase for ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-17T18:56:13Z)

Community college deal would end tax reimbursement, keep other funds same

The Republican-led Senate ... exemptions connected to Michigan's renaissance zones, a program that provides tax breaks in certain areas to try and spur economic development. Montcalm Community College could lose ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-09-16T12:09:23Z)

Continental shareholders approve sale to Chicago-based UAL

Continental officials announced the preliminary results of voting during a brief shareholder meeting Friday in Houston. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. were meeting near Chicago to vote on the $3 billion ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-17T15:28:38Z)

Police to speak to Hatton over cocaine allegations

England—Greater Manchester Police say they will speak to former boxing champion Ricky Hatton about newspaper allegations he snorted ... The former four-time world champion in two weight divisions has since been ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-16T09:39:03Z)

Some community colleges hurt in Michigan budget deal

The Republican-led Senate passed ... exemptions connected to Michigan's renaissance zones. The plan would have significant effects on Montcalm Community College and the Wayne County Community College District . (Source: Crain's Detroit Business 2010-09-15T18:29:57Z)

Meeting Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope offers Newman as model

Meeting on September 17 with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Benedict XVI declined to address the tensions that have marked recent relations between the Catholic Church and the Anglican communion, instead ... (Source: Catholic Culture 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

A champion's reflections

LOUDON, N.H. – As one of the last drivers to dominate in a pre-Chase field, Jeff Gordon's opinion on the current stretch run format for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series counts. And he'll be honest about ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-17T19:24:51Z)

Pope Benedict XVI is seen through candles as he attends a Service of Prayer at St ...

Pope Benedict XVI is seen through candles as he attends a Service of Prayer at St Mary's University College Chapel at Twickenham, London Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Thousands of cheering Catholic schoolchildren feted Pope ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-17T14:24:12Z)

Emmis pulls plug on sale as financier exits deal

... Emmis Communications said today that it will continue as a public company after a key financier backed out of a buyout deal. Alden Global Capital told ... bidder formed by Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan. • (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-09T21:07:24Z)

In Delaware, GOP should target Dems, not O'Donnell

Imagine for a moment that Republicans were not consumed with the various faults of the party's newly chosen Delaware Senate candidate, Christine O'Donnell. What would GOP operatives, both in Delaware and in ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-17T20:00:38Z)

Police to speak to Ricky Hatton

England -- Greater Manchester Police say they will speak to former boxing champion Ricky Hatton about newspaper allegations he snorted ... The former four-time world champion in two weight divisions has since been ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-16T15:22:39Z)

Jeff Smulyan, Emmis, taking Alden to court over failed deal

As first reported by RBR-TVBR that Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan would most likely be taking Alden Global Capital to court over failed deal is now fact. Last Monday, 09/13/10, in an exclusive interview with RBR-TVBR Smulyan ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-09-16T08:27:28Z)

Gordon, Stewart, Busch among top NASCAR stars looking for sponsorship deals in ...

Tony Stewart speaks to reporters during a NASCAR visit to New York on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 in New York. The Chase for the Sprint Cup ... LOUDON, N.H. — For sale: Prime real estate on the hood of cars driven ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-17T20:07:48Z)

Pope Speaks of Failures of Catholic Clergy

Pope Benedict XVI has expressed "shock" and "great sadness" over failures of the Catholic clergy centering around the issue of child abuse. The Pope shared his thoughts during a media call on his plane on Sept. 16 ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-09-17T16:54:32Z)

Latest Mideast Peace Talks Round Concludes With No Deal

... ended in Jerusalem with no agreement on the most pressing issue: Jewish settlements ... Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to say the talks had been encouraging but fell short of a breakthrough. (Source: KKTV 2010-09-15T23:16:17Z)

VP Joe Biden to Appear on Rachel Maddow Tonight

MSNBC ... President Joe Biden will appear on "The Rachel Maddow Show" tonight. Biden will discuss the midterm election results from last night, include tea Party-favorite Christine O'Donnell's win in the Republican ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-09-15T15:02:22Z)

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