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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 12:40 am

GE's Advanced 2.5–Megawatt Wind Turbine to Power Germania Wind Project Expansion

... builds on a long-term relationship that we have with GE's wind business," said Markus Tacke ... director of Winvest Finanzierungsservice. The 2.5-megawatt series platform represents GE's most advanced wind ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T16:13:59Z)

Schwab Rating Affirmed by Fitch

On Monday, Fitch Ratings affirmed its long term issuer default rating (IDR) on Charles Schwab Corp. ( SCHW - Analyst Report ) at"A". The rating outlook remained "Stable". The rating agency expects the company ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-09-14T18:59:46Z)

Tea Party-RPW emails from last week show voter suppression effort on-going

Madison – Despite denials from participants ... wi.us/lrb/pubs/wb/02wb3.pdf] Tea Party leader Dake, as well as Mark Jefferson, RPW Executive Director and Mark Block, head of the Americans for Prosperity-WI told ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-09-21T17:47:03Z)

David Beckham back in MLS action after long layoff

Washington - David Beckham returned to action from a ruptured Achilles tendon on Saturday, playing the final 20 minutes as a substitute for his United States club Los Angeles Galaxy. The former England ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-12T08:46:32Z)

Obama's top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, to leave the White House at end ...

Lawrence Summers, plans to leave the White House at the end of the year ... Summers will return to Harvard University, a move a senior administration official said was always part of Summers' long-standing plans. (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-22T07:23:06Z)

One Wisconsin Now accuses tea party, Republican Party of voter suppression

MADISON — A liberal advocacy group is accusing tea party activists of colluding with ... State GOP director Mark Jefferson says Republicans will work with any group to stop voter fraud. Ross alleges the groups were ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-09-21T15:16:43Z)

Breast cancer patients may still live long with less invasive surgery

... breast cancer ... nearby lymph nodes. Experts also think there is a relationship between the number of lymph nodes affected and how aggressive a cancer is. But the invasive operation, an axillary-lymph node ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-21T20:10:13Z)

Top economic adviser Lawrence Summers to leave White House

Lawrence Summers, plans to leave the White House at the end of the year ... Summers will return to Harvard University, a move a senior administration official said was always part of Summers' long-standing plans. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

Obama's top economic adviser leaving White House

The White House says Lawrence Summers will leave the administration at the end of the year to return to Harvard University. News of his departure comes amid deep concern over the sluggish pace of the recovery, (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-22T07:15:56Z)

Activision talks COD Premium service

... Activision's true intentions toward a possible Premium online Call of Duty service , the publisher ... service offerings and products that can also enhance revenue growth. "As long as we keep providing value ... (Source: MCV 2010-09-21T12:03:27Z)

Lawsuit Accuses Bishop Eddie Long of Sexual Abuse

Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson have been cast in the upcoming Tyler Perry-produced comedy "We the Peeples." "Drumline" scribe Tina Gordon Chism wrote the script and will make her directing debut on the ... (Source: EURweb 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

WisGOP: One month and counting… How long will Dana Schultz stay silent?

A representative in Madison needs to be accountable to her district, but she isn't even owning up for her own opinions," said Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. Jefferson ... (Source: WisPolitics.com 2010-09-21T14:33:47Z)

GE's Advanced 2.5–Megawatt Wind Turbine to Power Germania Wind Project Expansion

... a long-term relationship that we have with GE's wind business," said Markus Tacke ... managing director of Winvest Finanzierungsservice. The 2.5-megawatt series platform represents GE's most advanced wind ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-21T16:28:18Z)

Fitch Revises Pitney Bowes' Outlook to Negative; Affirms Ratings

... Business Wire) Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook for Pitney Bowes Inc. (Pitney Bowes) and its subsidiary, Pitney Bowes International Holdings (PBIH), to Negative from Stable. PBIH --Long-Term IDR at ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T16:06:50Z)

Fitch Affirms AgFirst's Long-Term IDR at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

... YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch ... s rating action reflects solid operating performance, a manageable increase in non-performing loans (NPAs), and conservative liquidity and capital management. The Rating Outlook (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-15T15:59:38Z)

GE's Advanced 2.5-Megawatt Wind Turbine to Power Germania Wind Project Expansion

... a long-term relationship that we have with GE's wind business," said Markus Tacke ... managing director of Winvest Finanzierungsservice. The 2.5-megawatt series platform represents GE's most advanced wind ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-21T16:35:28Z)

Soccer Dad David Beckham Cheers on Brooklyn

David Beckham was spotted watching Brooklyn play soccer ... made a strong return to his LA Galaxy team after being on the injured list for tearing his Achilles' tendon. Beckham and his team beat out the DC United ... (Source: The Gossip Girls 2010-09-21T18:30:00Z)

Less invasive cancer surgery gets boost

... breast cancer ... nearby lymph nodes. Researchers also think there is a relationship between the number of lymph nodes affected and how aggressive a cancer is. But the invasive operation, an axillary-lymph node ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-21T08:14:23Z)

Study OKs less-invasive breast-cancer surgery

LONDON - Some breast-cancer patients might do just as well with a less-invasive surgery ... usually goes to the nearby lymph nodes first. But the invasive operation, an axillary lymph node dissection, often comes ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-21T10:37:33Z)

Tyler girl, 2, drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas -- Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Emergency personnel Monday ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the toddler ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-21T16:28:18Z)

Suspects in Beating of Aretha Franklin's Son Described

Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson have been cast in the upcoming Tyler Perry-produced comedy "We the Peeples." "Drumline" scribe Tina Gordon Chism wrote the script and will make her directing debut on the ... (Source: EURweb 2010-09-21T21:21:48Z)

David Beckham is eager to return to the Galaxy

David Beckham is back — a little longer of hair and a little shorter of breath, but back nonetheless. The Galaxy midfielder, sidelined for almost six months after surgery in March to repair a torn left Achilles ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-10T03:12:28Z)

Updated: Aretha Franklin's son beaten in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-22T05:07:05Z)

2-year-old girl drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Emergency personnel Monday ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the ... (Source: WOAI 2010-09-21T12:10:37Z)

Activision Considers Charging For COD Content

Activision's COO has confirmed the publisher is looking to increase revenue making opportunities with the Call of Duty franchise by giving ... and products that can also enhance revenue growth. "As long as we ... (Source: IncGamers.com 2010-09-21T14:33:47Z)

Aretha Franklin's Son Mysteriously Beat at a Detroit Gas Station!

Aretha Franklin's son was brutally beaten, while at a Detroit gas station on Monday night. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, requires people to take him from to place to place. The woman, who was with ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-21T22:11:54Z)

Eddie Franklin, Aretha Franklin's Son, Severely Beaten Spokeswoman Says

DETROIT (AP) - Aretha Franklin's son was severely beaten at a gas station in Detroit, the singing legend's spokeswoman said Tuesday. Eddie Franklin, who is in his 50s, was attacked Monday night and was ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-21T21:50:26Z)

Premium CoD Service On The Way?

Activision COO Thomas Tippl had the following ... extend recurring revenue models and in many ways we have already accomplished that – even on Call Of Duty, although it takes a different form than subscription. (Source: TheSixthAxis 2010-09-21T21:43:16Z)

Tyler girl, 2, falls into family's pool, drowns on her birthday

TYLER, Texas (AP) — Tyler police say a toddler accidentally drowned in the family's swimming pool on her second birthday. Get The 39 News App For Your ... Officer Don Martin says the baby sitter was watching the ... (Source: 39online.com 2010-09-21T12:03:27Z)

Craig Robinson and two others cast in Peeples .

Craig Robinson got his real first notice as Darryl ... Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier have signed on to appear in the comedy We The Peeples . Tina Gordon Chism ( Drumline ) wrote the screenplay and will also ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-09-21T21:07:29Z)

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