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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 11:44 am

Day-after thoughts on Jets win in Miami

Morning-after thoughts on the New York Jets' 31-23 win over the Miami Dolphins: • After the season-opening debacle against the Baltimore Ravens, and after losing NT Kris Jenkins and CB Darrelle Revis to injuries, and after enduring the Braylon Edwards ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Forsyth County Approves Incentives For Pepsi Call Center

WXII12.com Forsyth County Commissioners approved a $150,000 incentives package for Pepsi to consolidate its customer call centers in Winston-Salem. Last week, Winston-Salem Commissioners approved $250,000 in incentives for the company. The state has ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T14:46:57Z)

Wal-Mart seeks to enter Africa with $4.6B deal

JOHANNESBURG — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, plans to buy Massmart Holdings Ltd. in a transaction worth about $4.6 billion, entering Africa in its biggest deal in more than a decade. Wal-Mart's proposed offer of $21.10 a share ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-09-28T10:57:53Z)

Lauren Conrad Confirms New Reality Show

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest on Friday, former Hill star Lauren Conrad confirmed reports she is set to star on her own MTV reality show. The 24-year-old clothing designer says she show will follow only her career, not her personal life. Conrad also ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-09-24T18:04:58Z)

I Am Not a Human Being Mixtape is a 21st Century Reminder

I Am Not a Human Being mixtape, by Lil Wayne, is released today, on the rapper's birthday, despite the fact that Lil Wayne is in prison for weapons possession. As reported at MTV , I Am Not a Human Being mixtape is released only on iTunes. I Am Not a Human ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T20:17:25Z)

Wal-Mart Bids for Massmart to Expand Into Africa

Wal-Mart Stores announced plans on Monday to enter the African market, with a preliminary offer to buy the Johannesburg-based retailer Massmart Holdings for about $4.2 billion, Stephanie Clifford writes in The New York Times. While Wal-Mart operates in 14 ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-28T09:17:40Z)

Southern nursing injuries to defensive leaders

BATON ROUGE — A 34-14 defeat at the hands of Alabama A&M wasn't the only thing Southern University lost Saturday night in Normal, Ala. The Jaguars also took a blow to their defense when two key starters were injured. Coach Stump Mitchell tells The ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-09-28T21:20:39Z)

After players squawk, Rays offer free tickets

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Spurred by fan reaction to All-Star Evan Longoria's criticism of Tampa Bay's home attendance, the AL East-leading Rays are making 20,000 free tickets available for tonight's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Longoria called ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-29T17:59:02Z)

Men sought in Cleveland County attempted abduction of girls

NORMAN — Two men tried to abduct two girls Monday in a remote part of eastern Cleveland County , the sheriff's office reported, and investigators are asking for help to find the men. Undersheriff Rhett Burnett said the incident happened about 6:30 p.m ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-09-29T03:11:25Z)

Rite Aid Joins American Diabetes Association in Fight to Stop Diabetes®

Rite Aid is teaming up with the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness and funds for its national Stop Diabetes campaign, offer incentives for patients to take Diabetes Risk Tests, distribute diabetes guides at every pharmacy counter, and host ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-27T18:51:31Z)

MTV's New TRL Is The Seven

It's been nearly two years since TRL quit after a decade and 2,247 episodes. But there's still a need for MTV to have a later afternoon live weekday show, if only to cash in on favors and give promotional time to stars pimping new movies or releasing new ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-28T20:16:14Z)

Dolphins' Henne, Jets' Sanchez offer preview of rivalry to come

MIAMI GARDENS -- Chad Henne's arm was hot for the first time this year. He knew it. His teammates knew it. The New York Jets knew it as the Dolphins ' offense piled up points after a slow start. There was just one problem for the Dolphins as the game ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-27T05:08:19Z)

Utah Jazz: Kyrylo Fesenko still talking to Rockets

SALT LAKE CITY ? Kyrylo Fesenko will likely commit to sign his qualifying offer with the Utah Jazz tonight if he doesn't receive an acceptable offer from the Houston Rockets by then, a source has confirmed with the Deseret News. The 7-foot-1 center is ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-26T02:46:20Z)

Michelle Harrison joins Utah Utes for final collegiate season

SALT LAKE CITY ? Even though she decided not to take Utah's basketball scholarship offer four years ago, Michelle Harrison admired and felt a connection with Utes head coach Elaine Elliott. So when Stanford coach Tara Vanderveer told several Stanford ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-21T06:41:20Z)

Lauren Conrad Returns to Reality TV

Lauren Conrad hasn't forgotten the format that landed her on the map and made all of her exciting new ventures possible, such as clothing lines and books. The former Hills star spoke to Ryan Seacrest on Friday and spilled the beans about returning to ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-09-24T22:15:30Z)

Wal-Mart seeks to buy S. African retailer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's No. 1 retailer, has proposed buying Massmart Holdings Ltd. for $4.26 billion in what would be its biggest deal in more than 10 years as it seeks entry into the rapidly growing African market. Wal-Mart's proposed offer for ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

Mad Men Recap: Help!

This week's Mad Men episode "Hand and Knees" got crazy. It was both terrific and traumatic, a rollercoaster of emotions, as all the positive motion forward was spun backwards and upside down. As the title suggestions, both SCDP and their characters are ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-28T19:54:45Z)

'Mad Men' Season 4 Episode 10 'Hands and Knees'

In "Mad Men" Season 4 Episode 10 "Hands and Knees," it looks like the firm is going to get a big, fat contract with North American Aviation. Unfortunately, along with the contract comes mortal peril for Don Draper. The first hint of trouble comes when a ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T15:31:05Z)

Kim Kardashian Cheers On Miami Dolphins with Jennifer Lopez and Fergie

"At the Dolphins game with my glam girls @JLO and Fergie !" she tweeted to fans. Also on hand at the Sun Life Stadium to watch the Dolphins lose to the New York Jets (31-23) was Enrique Iglesias , who performed at halftime, and Gloria Estefan, another ... (Source: Actressarchives.com 2010-09-27T17:39:56Z)

Jaguars nursing injuries to key defensive leaders

A 34-14 defeat at the hands of Alabama A&M wasn't the only thing Southern University lost Saturday night in Normal, Ala. The Jaguars also took a blow to their defense when two key starters were injured. Middle linebacker Corey Ray, who suffered a ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-09-29T05:56:03Z)

Forsyth County Commissioners Approve Incentives For Pepsi Bottling Group, LLC

Winston-Salem, NC -- Forsyth County Commissioners approved incentives for Pepsi in a bid to bring more jobs to Winston-Salem. County commissioners voted 4 to 3 to offer Bottling Group LLC $150,000 in incentives. The Pepsi company wants to expand its call ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-09-28T02:43:58Z)

Yankees, Rays Get Playoff Spots; Reds Take NL Central

(Adds Jay Bruce's age in seventh paragraph.) Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays won to clinch Major League Baseball playoff spots, while the Cincinnati Reds topped the National League Central division to make the postseason ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-29T13:41:20Z)

'Mad Men' recap: Getting the house in order

Anyone who's made it through a season of "Mad Men" can tell you that everything really starts to get crazy around episode 10. That's when, after a steady drip-drip-drip, the floodgates start to open. Sunday night's episode, "Hand and Knees," ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T15:45:24Z)

Lauren Conrad Confirms Reality Show

Lauren Conrad is headed back to the small screen. She may have ruled out another reality show after she left The Hills, but it seems she's had a change of heart. LC confirmed that she's going to star in another reality show for MTV on Friday in an ... (Source: Hollyscoop.com 2010-09-24T17:14:51Z)

Bottling Group Incentives Approved In Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, NC --The Winston-Salem City Council approved incentives for Bottling Group LLC, a Pepsi Subsidiary, on Monday. The city will offer the company $250,000 to expand its existing Winston-Salem customer service center. The company will add 195 ... (Source: digtriad.com 2010-09-21T02:59:25Z)

SWAC coaches offer SU's Mitchell encouragement

Three games. One thrilling win. Two ugly losses. The Stump Mitchell era has barely begun at Southern University, and already, the first-year coach must try to assure fans that his program isn't doomed to fail. "I still love this football team," Mitch ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-09-29T05:56:03Z)

Poverty rate rises in Utah

More than 316,000 Utahns lived in poverty, as defined by federal guidelines, last year. That's up 28 percent in five years. To qualify as poor, a family of four would have to earn less than $23,000 a year. Children are impoverished at slightly higher rates ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-09-29T15:14:24Z)

Rays hold scheduling edge down stretch

The American League West champion Texas Rangers will open their division series next Wednesday on the road against the yet-to-be determined champion of the AL East. Heading into tonight's games, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a 1/2-game lead over the New York ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-29T17:51:53Z)

Rite Aid Joins American Diabetes Association in Fight to Stop Diabetes(R)

BusinessWire - --More Than 4,700 Stores Will Raise Funds for Diabetes Research and Cure Rite Aid is teaming up with the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness and funds for its national Stop Diabetes campaign, offer incentives for patients to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Lil Wayne marks his 28th birthday with a new album

Lil Wayne is spending his 28th birthday in prison -- where behind bars he often appears to get more done than some people do out on the job. MTV News points out that for Weezy birthdays are usually an even bigger deal. Seriously, while you and I might get ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-27T21:21:50Z)

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