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Deals of the Hour / September 19, 2010, 12:40 pm

NCAA denies appeal for Georgia WR A.J. Green

ATLANTA — The NCAA has upheld the four-game suspension for Georgia ... which is preparing for the next game," coach Mark Richt said. "We'll look forward to A.J.'s return for the Colorado game." (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-09-17T23:06:45Z)

Picked off: Miami QB Jacory Harris having to deal with ongoing interception issues

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jacory Harris was in uniform an hour before practice Sunday ... at least in Miami coach Randy Shannon's estimation. Harris wanted the blame, took the blame and has had a long layoff ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-19T15:47:44Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve merger

... 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: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-09-18T04:57:31Z)

GM IPO: Open to All Investors

... expect that potential investors will be sought across multiple geographies with a focus on North American investors, in line with what is typical in similar transactions." The Treasury wants to lower the 61% of ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-18T13:11:26Z)

Continental shareholders approve sale to UAL

It will be run by Continental CEO Jeff Smisek. Shareholders of United parent UAL Corp. are scheduled to meet Friday morning in Chicago, while Continental shareholders will gather in Houston. UAL would acquire ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-17T15:14:19Z)

Israel tried to block Russian arms deal with Syria

... Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise missiles that his country fears could fall into the hands of Hezbollah guerrillas ... closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-19T18:53:51Z)

Ex-Israeli premier details failed peace offer, says any new deal would have to ...

... that makes up 20 percent of Israel's 7.6 million people. His proposal is to redraw the border and transfer them to Palestinian rule, while also incorporating residents of Jewish settlements in the West Bank into ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-19T19:08:10Z)

Harris has to deal with more interception issues

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Jacory Harris was in uniform an hour before practice Sunday ... at least in Miami coach Randy Shannon's estimation. Harris wanted the blame, took the blame and has had a long layoff between games ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-19T16:30:41Z)

Jacory Harris gets another hate message

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Miami quarterback Jacory Harris says he received a Twitter message after the Hurricanes' loss ... Miami coach Randy Shannon banned his team from using Twitter last week, citing the desire to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-19T18:32:22Z)

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Free Preseason Game to Attract Young Fans

When people think of teams giving away free stuff at games, they usually think of getting a free hat or t-shirt. But fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins will receive much more than that when they see Sidney ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-19T16:45:00Z)

Fed plans to auction warrants

which goes by the name Lincoln Financial Group and is based in Radnor ... The Hartford warrant auction will involve sale of 52.09 million warrants while the Lincoln National warrant auction will involve the sale of ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-09-07T20:26:49Z)

Lincoln acquiring 2.9 mln Treasury warrants

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Lincoln Financial Group said Friday it acquired 2.9 million warrants issued to the U.S. Treasury under its Capital Purchase Program. Lincoln said it paid $16.60 a warrant, and that the ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-17T19:39:10Z)

Sidney Crosby Delivers Home Run Off Batting Practice Pitch

The smashing hit probably was not as exciting as winning a Stanley Cup title or leading Canada to the Olympic ice hockey gold medal, but the home run ball brought a smile to Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-09T15:59:35Z)

Report: Georgia WR A.J. Green under investigation over sale of game-worn jersey

J. Green, a ... take the field for coach Mark Richt this season. The reason, according to ESPN.com, is an investigation into the sale of one of Green's game-worn jerseys and whether that violated NCAA rules. (Source: USA Today 2010-09-08T18:16:47Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fears they could reach ...

... Russian plans to sell Syria anti-ship cruise missiles that his country fears could fall into the hands of Hezbollah guerrillas ... closed meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party. His comments were ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-19T18:46:41Z)

A.J. Green must sit out for Georgia after appeal denied

J. Green won't play the next two games after an NCAA committee Friday upheld his suspension for ... which is preparing for the next game," Georgia coach Mark Richt said in a statement. "We'll look forward to A. (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-18T03:02:59Z)

3D Blu-ray update for PS3 arrives Sept. 21

Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a player for 3D Blu-ray movies , music videos and  games starting Sept. 21 ... the Nintendo Wii. Only time will tell, but one thing is clear — Nintendo has had ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T17:10:02Z)

World Bank: Palestinians Have a Donor-Dependent Economy

The report outlined a series of Israeli restrictions on the Palestinian economy, including the prohibition on exports from Gaza, the curtailing of access to West Bank land and water resources and the inability of ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-19T14:14:40Z)

Penguins move into new home

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby went fishing. Coach Dan Bylsma visited Evgeni Malkin in Moscow. Max Talbot went to the doctor a lot less often than usual. Jordan Staal visited his doctors far more often than ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-09-18T07:35:00Z)

IGDA/AIAS Amicus Brief Filed Today!

... Supreme Court in support of the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association in SCHWARZENEGGER vs EMA. This case addresses efforts by the State of California to limit the sales ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-09-17T21:48:01Z)

Israel against sale of Russian cruise missiles to Syria, fearing they could reach ...

... Syria out of concern they could reach Hezbollah. Benjamin Netanyahu told a meeting of Cabinet ministers from his Likud Party on Sunday that Israel ... Israel says Hezbollah used Russian-made weapons during a ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-19T17:42:16Z)

United, Continental Airlines Stockholders Approve Merger

... Continental Airlines both approved Friday the merger of two leading carriers which is expected to be finalized on Oct. 1. UAL Corp., the parent company whose ... Jeff Smisek, Continental's chairman, (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-19T15:47:44Z)

Sony Updates PlayStation 3 To Show 3-D Movies

... Sony 's ( SNE ) PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray Disc player for 3-D movies and ... similar to the one already on sale from rival Nintendo 's ( NTDOY ) Wii. Sony said Move will go on sale Sunday ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

Feds to sell rights to 2 insurers' shares

goes by the name Lincoln Financial Group and has operations in Fort Wayne ... The Hartford warrant auction will involve the sale of 52.09 million warrants. The Lincoln National warrant auction will involve the sale ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-08T07:03:54Z)

Treasury expects diverse buyers for shares

... potential investors will be sought across multiple geographies with a focus on North American investors," the ... buyers," and instead will leave the details of the sale up to GM and the underwriters of the sale. (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-18T07:49:19Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against California video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-18T21:03:53Z)

Shurtleff joins fight against Calif. video game law

The Entertainment Software Association, the trade organization that represents the video game industry, donated $3,000 to Shurtleff's campaign in 2008. The California law, which was passed in 2005, prohibits the sale ... (Source: Daily Herald 2010-09-19T07:05:11Z)

Israeli FM wants to eject Israeli Arabs

Lieberman's comments come as Israel and the Palestinians try to resolve a crisis over West Bank settlement construction. The Palestinians want Israel to extend a slowdown on settlement building. Lieberman said Sunday ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-19T09:56:58Z)

GM share sale won't be micromanaged by Treasury, department says

... potential investors will be sought across multiple geographies with a focus on North American investors," the ... buyers," and instead will leave the details of the sale up to GM and the underwriters of the sale. (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-17T21:55:10Z)

Sony's PlayStation 3 soon will get free upgrade to show 3-D movies and videos

... Sony's PlayStation 3 game console will work as a Blu-ray disc player for 3-D movies and music videos ... s Wii. Sony said Move will go on sale Sept. 19 in the U.S. and Oct. 21 in Japan. (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-09-19T03:59:04Z)

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