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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 7:40 am

Celtic looks at US striker

... Celtic. "It should be noted that there is no formal loan or transfer agreement concerning the player at this stage." The California-born teenager represented Mexico ... striking twice against Denmark in the semi ... (Source: Special Broadcasting Service 2010-09-17T02:42:41Z)

Rihanna in a £3 million law suit

Officials at Unique Sports and Marketing have revealed that they signed a 1.1 million pound deal with a company called Vegas Style Entertainment (VSE) to book Rihanna for three Brazil gigs in November (10). (Source: Hindustan Times 2010-09-21T12:46:24Z)

New Red Roof promotion offers multiple savings opportunities

... with limited availability at participating Red Roof properties across the U.S. Guests who book 10 days in advance can save up to 15 percent. To take advantage of Sleep Cheaper! savings travelers must book ... (Source: Palm Beach Post (blog) 2010-09-20T13:09:04Z)

Security tight as Taliban threaten Afghan poll

KABUL (Reuters) - Security preparations were ramped up on Friday on the eve of Afghan parliamentary elections after the Taliban vowed to disrupt the vote, a key test after a deeply flawed presidential ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-17T08:19:08Z)

Celtic deny deal with US 'exceptional talent'

Mexican top-flight outfit Santos Laguna announced that the 19-year-old would be joining Celtic on a ... after striking twice against Denmark in the semi-finals. Neil Lennon quickly included Mexico international ... (Source: Utv 2010-09-16T20:44:47Z)

su53 to help SAP customers with managed security service

su53 Solutions has launched a new managed security service to help firms keep a closer eye on SAP governance, risk management and compliance (GRC). The operating and support service for SAP environments is the first ... (Source: IT Pro 2010-09-09T11:27:34Z)

Penguins offer freebie game with twist

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-19T09:14:01Z)

EU parliament adopts regulation to enhance security of gas supply

STRASBOURG, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The European Parliament Tuesday endorsed a regulation to enhance security of gas supply to the European Union (EU) by improving cooperation among EU member states. The members of ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-21T13:22:12Z)

EU parliament votes to improve cooperation between member nations on gas supply

... European Union parliament approved a plan Tuesday to improve cooperation between its members so nations that face gas ... meeting in Strasbourg, France, approved the measure by a vote of 601-27, with 23 ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-21T13:15:02Z)

Low turnout, Taliban threats mar Afghan vote

KABUL, Afghanistan - Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote, and widespread Taliban intimidation Saturday marred Afghanistan's parliamentary election, which was considered a ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-19T06:58:01Z)

Steals & Deals: Red Roof hotel savings

... with limited availability at participating Red Roof properties across the U.S. If you book 10 days in advance, you can save up to 15 percent. To take advantage of Sleep Cheaper savings, travelers must book ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-20T18:38:21Z)

Hamas supports Palestinian state

GAZA, Sept. 20 ... al-Hayat said Monday forging Palestinian unity is crucial to any prospect for a Palestinian state based on peace with Israel. Hamas has so far rejected a pact proposed by Egypt to end its row with ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-20T14:42:07Z)

Former GOP Sen. Durenberger endorses Walz

... former Republican senator and longtime health policy expert is backing 1st District Rep. Tim Walz for Congress ... Democrat. He told the Star Tribune after the 2008 election that he voted for Democrat Barack Obama. (Source: Post-Bulletin 2010-09-21T14:26:37Z)

Courion Executive to Present at the Summit on IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

UK and Asia, is a global leader in audit and information security training and has trained more than 200,000 delegates across five continents. The summit is designed to provide IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-20T13:52:01Z)

Red Roof® Launches Sleep Cheaper!™

To take advantage of Sleep Cheaper! savings travelers must book through 800.RED.ROOF (800.733.7663) or redroof.com : . Not much of an early bird? If you are 50+ years of age, Red Roof has a deal for you, too! (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-20T12:18:57Z)

Low turnout, Taliban intimidation plague Afghan elections

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote and widespread Taliban intimidation Saturday marred Afghanistan's parliamentary election, which was considered a ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-18T21:46:50Z)

EU parliament wants better gas supply cooperation

... European Union parliament approved a plan Tuesday to improve cooperation among its members so nations that face gas shortages ... meeting in Strasbourg, France, approved the measure by a vote of 601-27, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T14:26:37Z)

Penguins offer freebie game with job-hunting twist

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-18T18:33:33Z)

Penguins offer free preseason game to promote Pittsburgh-area jobs to young educated fans

the Penguins were ranked first in "fan relations" in an ESPN Magazine survey ... Mike Ozanian, a national editor and sports business expert at Forbes magazine, credits Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, who bought ... (Source: My Fox 8 2010-09-18T17:07:39Z)

Rihanna's Brazilian Concerts Are Fake: Con Scheme Sparks $4.7 Million Lawsuit

... Brazilian company Unique Sports and Marketing fell victim to a major hoax when they inked a deal with Rihanna's bogus "reps" for three Brazilian concerts this November. Vegas Style Entertainment signed the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-18T15:56:04Z)

House Republicans to outline new election-year agenda focused on pocketbook ...

national security and reforming Congress. Top Republicans ... President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and requiring that all legislation be made publicly available before it comes to the House for a vote ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T12:24:56Z)

Egypt on alert for Hamas terrorists

Egypt was on high security alert after receiving information that Hamas ... Palestinian Ma'an News Agency reported Sunday. On Saturday, Egypt announced that it had declared a state of emergency following reports ... (Source: Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles 2010-09-20T20:54:21Z)

Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills nine foreign troops

Kabul - Nine members of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were ... a member of the Afghan National Army and a US civilian were injured, it said. It did not release the nationalities of the ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T05:51:13Z)

Celtic To Audition Ruelas

Celtic have invited United States Under ... netting against the hosts in the final after striking twice against Denmark in the semi-finals. Neil Lennon quickly included Mexico international Efrain Juarez in his first ... (Source: soccer365.com 2010-09-20T21:01:30Z)

Q Software and CaoSys Form Strategic Alliance on Security and Compliance Solutions for Oracle e ...

... and compliance solutions for JD Edwards customers, and CaoSys, an Oracle Silver Partner, and specialist developer of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and productivity ... 1999 and is based in the UK. (Source: PRWeb 2010-09-17T07:36:11Z)

Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills nine foreign troops (1st Lead)

Kabul - Nine members of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed ... a member of the Afghan National Army and a US civilian were injured, it said. It did not release the nationalities ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-09-21T06:12:42Z)

9 killed in Nato chopper crashes in Afghanistan

... Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed when their helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday. Two other ISAF members — an Afghan National Army soldier and a US civilian ... (Source: Asian Age 2010-09-21T09:54:36Z)

Hamas urges Egypt to free security chief

... between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. The reports "were untrue," Barhoum said, adding that Dababish's detention "is unjustified and considered an offense to the Palestinian-Egyptian ties and a belittlement of Hamas." (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-21T13:22:12Z)

Rihanna In Lawsuit Over Fake Concerts

Unique Sports and Marketing agreed to pay $1.7 million to book Rihanna for three shows in Brazil in November. But the company they made the deal with - Vegas Style Entertainment - doesn't and has never represented ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-09-18T13:40:04Z)

House Republicans to Unveil Election-Year Agenda Thursday

national security and reforming Congress. Top Republicans ... President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and requiring that all legislation be made publicly available before it comes to the House for a vote ... (Source: CNS News 2010-09-21T13:15:02Z)

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