Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 3:40 pm

UAL, Continental shareholders approve merger 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: Chattanooga Times Free Press 2010-09-18T14:01:32Z)

Israel grinds to a halt for Yom Kippur fasting day

Israel came to a virtual standstill at sundown Friday as Jews began observing the start ... also know as the Day of Atonement, and the Friday editions of the papers carried tips on how to prepare: have an egg for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-17T15:21:28Z)

Michael Jenkins to miss game vs. Cardinals

... Michael Jenkins ... Harry Douglas started in place of Jenkins in the season opener, a 15-9 loss at Pittsburgh. Safety Erik Coleman has not practiced all week because of an injured left knee. He was hurt against ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-18T00:54:08Z)

Friends, neighbors share memories of blast victims

who were both killed in the San Bruno fire last week ... Children in uniform from Janessa Greig's 8th grade class at the church filled several pews. Monsignor Michael Harriman told those in attendance that Janessa ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-09-18T04:43:12Z)

RNC: Statement from RNC Chairman Michael Steele on the Wisconsin primaries

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement on the Wisconsin primary election results today: "Congratulations to Scott Walker, Ron Johnson, Dan ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-09-15T04:10:58Z)

AIRLINES: UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline 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: North County Times 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Michael Vick to start at quarterback for Eagles against Lions as Kevin Kolb sits ...

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles head coach Andy Reid has made it official that Michael Vick will start at quarterback when the Eagles play Sunday at the Detroit Lions . Vick will be making his first start at ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-18T08:32:16Z)

Chairman Michael Steele Lays Out GOP's Plan to Defeat Democrats | FoxNews.com

And here to give us the party's blueprint to victory is the chairman of the Republican National Committee, the one and only, Michael Steele is back with us. Michael, those numbers got to make you happy? MICHAEL STEELE, (Source: FOX News 2010-09-02T23:53:11Z)

Judge sets rules for Philly newspapers auction

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: Evening Sun 2010-09-18T00:54:08Z)

Friends mourn victims of San Bruno blast

Children in uniform from Janessa Greig's 8th grade class at the church filled several pews. Monsignor Michael Harriman told those in attendance that Janessa Greig, as student body president, had a role in choosing ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-18T08:03:38Z)

Lions could have their hands full, as Michael Vick to start for Kevin Kolb

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick has always appreciated the chance that the Philadelphia ... Vick will start at quarterback for the Eagles on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, the first time he's been under center at ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Sony Playstation Move launches Today in Germany

In Germany the Playstation Move starter pack sells for 56.49 Euros on Amazon.de . A Playstation Move 320GB Sony PS3 console bundle is also on sale on Amazon.de for 349.95 Euro. In the US you can pre-order the ... (Source: I4U 2010-09-15T06:12:39Z)

Yahoo shows no interest in Alibaba stake sale

Yahoo Inc was in talks recently to sell back part of its stake in Alibaba Group, the Chinese group said, but the talks were unsuccessful. Yahoo Chief Executive Carol Bartz told ... CEO and founder Jack Ma all day ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-16T04:09:47Z)

Amazon teaches Motion Gaming 101

Amazon ... Move Bundle for $399.99. It includes a 320GB HDD model PS3 system, a PlayStation Move controller, PlayStation Eye, Sports Champions Blu-ray disc, and bonus game demo disc. For current PS3 owners, Sony ... (Source: IDG NEWS 2010-09-17T17:58:57Z)

Falcons WR Jenkins to miss second straight game

... Michael Jenkins ... Harry Douglas started in place of Jenkins in the season opener, a 15-9 loss at Pittsburgh. Safety Erik Coleman has not practiced all week because of an injured left knee. He was hurt against ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T00:11:11Z)

Judge: New Philly newspaper bids to start at $50M

... Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News are back on the auction block because creditors this week walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale ... The bank and hedge fund creditors who won ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-18T01:22:46Z)

PlayStation Move on sale now at Amazon

... Amazon's jumped the gun and put the PlayStation Move $99.99 Starter Bundle up for sale a few days early ... Sept. 17 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced PlayStation®Move will be ... (Source: engadget 2010-09-17T17:51:48Z)

Ga. GOP rallies for victory in November

who's seeking a second term in Washington, were among the political headliners Saturday in Duluth, Ga. Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Everhart cast the coming election as a stark choice between the failed policies ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T17:57:46Z)

Jewish Holiday Spells Reduced Carbon Footprint for Israel

Israel (TML) - Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and begins this Friday ... Traffic in Israel effectively comes to a halt on Yom Kippur. Standing in the middle of the ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-13T17:06:26Z)

RNC: Statement from RNC Chairman Michael Steele and Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus on the ...

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele and Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statements on the results of the Wisconsin primary election ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-09-15T20:10:10Z)

Exclusive: Yahoo CEO says no interest in Alibaba stake sale

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc ( YHOO.O ) Chief Executive Carol Bartz does not ... reports suggesting tension between Yahoo and Alibaba, noting that she recently sat next to Alibaba CEO Jack Ma all day during a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-15T17:18:22Z)

In Israel, life comes to a halt as Jews mark solemn fasting day of Yom Kippur

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel came to a virtual standstill at sundown Friday as Jews began observing ... also know as the Day of Atonement, and the Friday editions of the papers carried tips on how to prepare: have an ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-17T20:43:35Z)

Delaware GOP Continues to Shun O'Donnell

Not so the Delaware Republican Party, The Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire blog reported Thursday. The state party chairman, Tom Ross, spent weeks laying into O'Donnell in interview after interview. (Source: MyFox Philadelphia 2010-09-16T20:37:37Z)

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)

Sale price may drop for Phila. newspapers

The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale this week. The bank and hedge fund creditors who ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-17T10:56:37Z)

Michael Vick Will Start at Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday

Kevin Kolb suffered a head injury in last week's game against the Green bay Packers. Michael Vick will start at quarterback this Sunday against the Detroit Lions, in one of the most unlikely comebacks in ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-18T20:06:37Z)

Friends And Family Share Memories Of San Bruno Blast Victims

Children in uniform from Janessa Greig's 8th grade class at the church filled several pews. Monsignor Michael Harriman told those in attendance that Janessa Greig, as student body president, had a role in choosing ... (Source: Fox40 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

Exclusive: Yahoo shows no interest in Alibaba stake sale

... Yahoo Inc ( YHOO.O ) said it was in talks recently to sell part of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese group, but the talks were unsuccessful. Yahoo Chief Executive Carol Bartz ... founder Jack Ma all ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-16T03:41:09Z)

Falcons WR Jenkins to Miss 2nd Straight Game

... Michael Jenkins ... Harry Douglas started in place of Jenkins in the season opener, a 15-9 loss at Pittsburgh. Safety Erik Coleman has not practiced all week because of an injured left knee. He was hurt against ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-18T08:53:44Z)

USC College Republicans Welcome Michael Steele

Columbia, SC – September 13, 2010 – Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is leading a "Fire Pelosi" bus tour that will be making an official stop at the University of South ... (Source: FITSNews 2010-09-13T23:25:49Z)

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