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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 11:40 am

Duke Energy Indiana Reaches Deal With Key Consumer Groups

(RTTNews) - Duke Energy Indiana, a unit of Duke Energy Corp. (DUK: News ), said it has reached an agreement with key consumer groups on how cost increases associated with the construction of its Edwardsport coal ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-17T17:08:51Z)

Jets CB Revis ends camp-long holdout, signs new deal

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets ' star cornerback wanted ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T13:10:10Z)

Bed bugs invade OK college campus

STILLWATER, OK -- In recent weeks, campuses across the country have reported cases of bed bugs. Now they've been confirmed on the campus of Oklahoma State University. Matthew Brown, Director of Housing at OSU, says ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-17T23:42:33Z)

Penguins offer free pre-season game to promote jobs

... Penguins expect a full house, but not a sellout, when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center ... CEO David Morehouse says there's ... (Source: TSN 2010-09-18T15:27:26Z)

Citigroup decides to drop student loan business

Financial services giant Citigroup said Friday that it will sell off its student loan business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services, a move that consolidates the sector after the government took ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-18T07:06:22Z)

Doheny, Hoffman square off in primary

Touting experience in the business realm, 23rd Congressional District Republican hopefuls Matt Doheny and Doug Hoffman both believe they can change Washington, D.C.'s political environment and help pull ... (Source: Recordernews.com 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

Hilton plea deal avoids felony

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

CB Revis returns to practice with Jets

(AP) — Darrelle Revis is on the practice field for the New York Jets, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout. Coach Rex Ryan says Revis is expected to be ready to ... (Source: Newsday 2010-09-07T18:39:27Z)

Citigroup exits student loan business

Financial services giant Citigroup said Friday it will sell off its student loan business to Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services, a move that consolidates the sector after the federal government ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-18T04:50:21Z)

San Diego cleared to deal Jackson

Packers center Scott Wells ... quarterback Aaron Rodgers make at the line of scrimmage. "I don't really like being miked up, personally, because the centers say a lot, we make a lot of calls and adjustments," Wells ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-17T08:54:55Z)

District attorney: Hilton to enter plea deal, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas ...

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T07:20:41Z)

Revis returns to Jets practice, likely will start vs. Ravens

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis returned to the practice field for the New York Jets on Tuesday, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout. Coach Rex ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T18:25:08Z)

OSU to Offer New Degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Oklahoma State University will soon offer the world's first graduate degree option in unmanned aerial systems. The university's Board of Regents approved the option Friday. It now goes to the ... (Source: news9.com 2010-09-10T18:57:22Z)

Shareholders approve UAL, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Material Impairments, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Duke Energy Indiana Industrial Group and Nucor Steel on the cost increase for construction of its Edwardsport clean coal gasification plant. The Company has agreed to accept a 150 basis point reduction in the equity ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-17T23:21:04Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Wells is center of attention for NFL

Green Bay Packers center Scott Wells ... quarterback Aaron Rodgers make at the line of scrimmage. "I don't really like being miked up, personally, because the centers say a lot, we make a lot of calls and adjustments," (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-18T04:00:15Z)

Upstate Tea Party chairman blasts Doug Hoffman campaign

Mark Barie blasted Doug Hoffman, but stopped short of endorsing Matt Doheny. The two candidates battled in the primary race for the Republican line with the winner undetermined as of press time. "I am very ... (Source: Fulton Valley News 2010-09-18T06:16:15Z)

NHL: Penguins offer freebie game with job-hunting twist

... Penguins expect a full house, but not a sellout, when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center ... CEO David Morehouse says there's ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-18T15:20:17Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve deal to merge airlines

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-18T13:04:17Z)

Penguins offer free game with job fair

PITTSBURGH (AP) - When the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets next Saturday in the second hockey game ever at the brand-new Consol Energy Center, team CEO David Morehouse expects a full house of ... (Source: WPRI 2010-09-18T17:21:58Z)

Citigroup deals away student loan business

Citigroup said Friday it is selling its student loan business and about $32 billion in related assets to Discover Financial Services and the student lender Sallie Mae, Citi's latest move to focus on its ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-18T05:40:28Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T09:22:22Z)

Center Wells doesn't like mikes

... Bay Packers center Scott Wells ... quarterback Aaron Rodgers make at the line of scrimmage. "I don't really like being miked up, personally, because the centers say a lot, we make a lot of calls and ... (Source: Beloit Daily News 2010-09-17T17:01:41Z)

Duke Energy Announces Deal on Edwardsport Costs

Duke Energy Indiana says it has an agreement to cap the costs of the Edwardsport coal gasification project that are passed on to consumers at $2.975 billion. The utility expects the final cost of the plant ... (Source: Inside Indiana Business 2010-09-17T18:06:07Z)

NY-23: Republicans promise conservative philosophy, but offer few specifics

In their final debate last night, Republicans Matt Doheny and Doug Hoffman both claimed to be the true conservative running for congress in the 23rd district. The two men, who hope to unseat Democrat Bill Owens ... (Source: North Country Public Radio 2010-09-08T11:07:17Z)

Oklahoma State University seeking architects for several building projects

STILLWATER — Artwork that is tucked away in storage at Oklahoma State University will soon have a platform ... The project is one of several building and renovation projects OSU administrators have planned during ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-18T05:54:47Z)

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