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Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 11:40 am

Obama to press Mideast peace in UN address

... President Barack Obama is exhorting the world to unite around the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, challenging the United Nations to support an agreement that would create an independent Palestine and a secure ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-09-23T16:04:28Z)

Obama targets Middle East peace deal

... Barack Obama on Thursday appealed for global support for his efforts to end the Middle East peace deadlock warning that "more blood will be shed" if it fails. Obama told the opening day of the UN General ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-23T15:28:40Z)

Senator seeks JLARC review of gov's ABC sale plan

A Democratic state senator has asked the legislature ... Tuesday to the director of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. Houck asked particularly for JLARC to assess whether McDonnell's estimates of ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-09-23T01:59:47Z)

President Obama Presses Mideast Peace In UN Address

President Barack Obama is exhorting the world to unite around ... an agreement that would create an independent Palestine and a secure Israel in a year's time. In a speech to the annual session of the U.N. General Assembly on ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-09-23T17:16:03Z)

Timbers 2010 Playoff Tickets on Sale Friday

... renovation work at PGE Park already taking place in preparation for the 2011 MLS season, the Timbers will host their USSF Division-2 Pro League playoff matches at alternate venues in the greater-Portland area, (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-23T00:48:12Z)

Iran criticizes Russia over decision to ban sales to Tehran of S-300 missile systems

... has criticized Russia for banning all sales of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran. Thursday's comments by Gen. Ahmad Vahidi come a day after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree on the ban. (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-23T12:01:05Z)

Bishop Eddie Long's lawyer on Tom Joyner Morning Show

Craig Gillen, attorney for Bishop Eddie Long, called in to the Tom Joyner morning show early Thursday to make comments regarding claims that the Atlanta pastor used his status to coerce three men into having sex with ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-23T13:55:37Z)

Study of ABC sell-off sought

... Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, requesting that the staff study McDonnell's plan to privatize Virginia ABC outlets. The commission, known as JLARC, is ... to make sure the legislature has an ... (Source: Free Lance-Star 2010-09-23T04:37:16Z)

Sprint to Update Samsung Epic 4G Soon

... Samsung Galaxy S that were released on the market in the United States (including the Samsung Fascinate at Verizon, or the Samsung Captivate over at AT&T), comes an ... 3G capabilities of the phone, and that ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-23T17:16:03Z)

MLS Commissioner attends 'groundbreaking' for stadium renovation

PORTLAND, ORE. — Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovations to PGE Park that will prepare the stadium for the Portland Timbers' jump to the league. The ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-22T14:03:57Z)

Elton John Plans Daytona Concert

Elton John is scheduled to play at the Ocean Center on Nov. 20. Leon Russell will be the opening act. Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Saturday at 10 a.m. (Source: News Channel 2000 2010-09-21T22:04:45Z)

Elton John, Leon Russell coming to Ocean Center

Elton John and Leon Russell will be bringing their musical union to the Ocean Center ... Tickets are $47, $87 and $137 plus service fee, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the center box office and Ticketmaster. (Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal 2010-09-22T05:50:02Z)

MLS commish optimistic for Timbers success

PORTLAND — Dignitaries shoveled some symbolic dirt on Tuesday at PGE Park. Addressing gathered media and invited supporters, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson talked a little about the "long ... (Source: Columbian 2010-09-22T04:59:56Z)

Real Salt Lake leads group after beating Arabe Unido

Real Salt Lake is on the doorstep of advancing out of CONCACAF Champions League ... RSL's next Champions League match is at Toronto on Sept. 28, and it wraps up group play on Oct. 19 at home against Cruz Azul. (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-23T05:34:32Z)

Local group urges no vote on proposed Maine casino

Chamber President John Porter said Monday that passage would also hurt Hollywood Slots, the Bangor casino owned by Penn National Gaming Inc. Supporters of the proposed $165 million casino in Oxford County say it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-22T16:41:26Z)

Penn National's busy year

Penn National Gaming Inc. activities and projects announced this year: February ... as the alternate location for its $400 million Hollywood Casino Columbus. Pre-construction activities begin in May. March: It agreed ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-09-23T15:50:09Z)

Megachurch Pastor Eddie Long Involved in Sex Charges

Eddie Long, the pastor of New Missionary ... Craig Gillen appeared instead. The attorney argued that these lawsuits were an attack on the religious institution itself and that the pastor is anxious to respond to ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-09-23T18:20:28Z)

Samsung Galaxy Apollo On Sale at T-Mobile UK

Wireless carrier T-Mobile UK has just added a new mobile phone to its offering, the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Apollo, which is now available for purchase from the carrier for free on a plan starting at £20 per ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-14T08:51:19Z)

Clorox selling division; deal includes Painesville plant

The company announced the deal Tuesday with Avista Capital Partners. The private equity firm will get the well-known brands, sold primarily in the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe. Clorox announced in May it was ... (Source: News-Herald.com 2010-09-21T17:18:25Z)

Russia bans sales of missiles to Iran

MOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree Wednesday banning all sales of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran. Russia signed a 2007 contract to sell the sophisticated systems that ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-23T06:53:16Z)

Elton John and Leon Russell to play Fort Worth Convention Center Nov. 13

Tickets on sale Monday September 27. Elton John with very special guest Leon Russell will appear in concert with their bands on Saturday, November 13 at 8 p.m. at Fort Worth Convention Center Arena in Fort ... (Source: Pegasus News 2010-09-21T16:42:37Z)

MLS WEEK 25: Best vs. the worst isn t a done deal

who sustained a concussion in Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League win over Toronto ... in Wednesday's 4-1 CCL loss at Real Salt Lake, which gave the Reds an 0-5-2 mark since stunning Cruz Azul a month ago. (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-19T00:17:09Z)

Clorox sells its car care products division

The company announced the deal Tuesday with Avista Capital Partners. The private equity firm will get the well-known brands, sold primarily in the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe. Clorox announced in May it was ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-23T04:58:44Z)

Atlanta megachurch pastor Eddie Long accused in sex scandal

ATLANTA (AP) — The pastor of a nationally ... Bishop Eddie Long plans his first public response to the allegations Sunday during services at his 25,000-member church, attorney Craig Gillen said on the Tom Joyner ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-23T14:31:24Z)

Hollywood Casino developer completes joint venture deal at Pimlico

Thw owner of the Hollywood Casino, now under construction in Perryville, Md., has closed on two transacations, including one that serves as site of the Preakness. Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that ... (Source: Cecil Whig 2010-09-22T17:53:01Z)

Clorox to sell its car-care brands

The company announced the deal Tuesday with Avista Capital Partners. The well-known brands are sold primarily in the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe. Clorox announced in May it was exploring options for the business, (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-22T13:42:29Z)

Senator seeks review of Va. gov's ABC sale plan

A Democratic state senator has asked the Legislature ... Tuesday to the director of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. Houck asked particularly for JLARC to assess whether McDonnell's estimates of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-22T19:26:05Z)

AT&T Releases Samsung Captivate Update To Fix GPS Issues

Samsung has just released a statement that could make Captivate ... so the only thing you have to do is to simply download the file to update the phone. You will find the update ready for download over the next few ... (Source: Soft Sailor 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Iran criticizes Russia over S-300 missile deal ban

The Iranian defense minister criticized Russia Thursday for banning all sales of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi's comments came a day after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T12:58:21Z)

RSL Tops Arabe

September 23, 2010 - Major League Soccer (MLS) Real Salt Lake ... 3-2 win over Árabe Unido in Group A of the CONCACAF Champions League. Will Johnson scored a pair of goals and Álvaro Saborío added another as RSL ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-09-23T12:29:43Z)

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