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Deals of the Hour / September 29, 2010, 9:41 am

Window for Birth of Tropical Storm Nicole Briefly Open

A brief window of opportunity for Tropical Depression 16 to strengthen into Tropical Storm Nicole has opened today. Tropical Depression 16 has a chance to strengthen now that its center has departed Cuba and emerged over the warm waters of the Florida ... (Source: AccuWeather.com 2010-09-29T10:28:04Z)

Islanders sign D Mottau to two-year deal

The New York Islanders bolstered their blueline on Tuesday by agreeing to a two-year contract with veteran defenseman Mike Mottau. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Mike is a solid puck-moving defenseman who will bring more experience to our blueline ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-28T19:26:07Z)

Tropical Storm Nicole threatens Cuba, Bahamas

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nicole formed in the northwest Caribbean Sea on Wednesday and could bring flooding rain to the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Florida and the Bahamas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was centered 120 miles east ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-29T15:00:05Z)

NYT: U.S. seeking to expand wiretaps on the internet

Washington -- Federal law enforcement and national security officials are preparing to seek sweeping new regulations of the Internet, arguing that their ability to wiretap criminal and terrorism suspects is "going dark" as people increasingly communicate ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-27T19:12:59Z)

Hyundai steers into Sonata recall

H yundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the U.S. because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers to lose steering control. The recall affects 2011 models built between Dec. 11, 2009 and Sept. 10, the National ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T19:55:56Z)

Flyers lose Leighton, Laperriere

Philadelphia Flyers playoff hero Michael Leighton will be out of action for a month with a bulging disc in his back. Leighton, the career minor-league goalie who backstopped the Flyers to the Stanley Cup final last season, was injured during Friday's win ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-09-29T01:02:34Z)

Tropical Storm Nicole threatens Bahamas

Newly formed Tropical Storm Nicole soaked central and eastern Cuba on Wednesday, washing out some roads but sparing the crumbling buildings of the capital as the system pushed northeast toward the Bahamas. At least one death was recorded due to flooding in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-29T16:18:49Z)

Tropical depression forms; tropical storm warnings in Cayman Islands, Cuba, Bahamas, Fla.

MIAMI - Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Cayman Islands and parts of Cuba, the Bahamas and the southern Florida coast as a new tropical depression approaches. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the depression has maximum sustained ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-28T15:15:35Z)

Tropical storm Nicole not so tropical

11 a.m. update (originally posted at 10:15 a.m.): Tropical depression 16 has strengthened just enough to be named Tropical Storm Nicole. Nicole is a minimal tropical storm with sustained winds to 40 mph and it is not expected to appreciably strengthen ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-29T14:52:55Z)

Tropical depression heads to Florida after Cuba hit

Havana -- A tropical depression that quickly developed in the Caribbean headed over Cuba early today, threatening to strengthen into a tropical storm as it headed toward southeastern Florida. Cuba expected heavy rains and high winds overnight. By this ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-29T16:04:30Z)

Drug disposal nets 389 pounds

ASHLAND — Kentucky State Police reported the National "Take Back" Initiative netted 389 pounds of prescription drugs from those who wished to discard unwanted medications. Each of the 16 KSP post locations collected the drugs on Saturday.  The ... (Source: Daily Independent 2010-09-29T04:01:31Z)

Shoulder surgery to sideline Isles' Okposo indefinitely

The New York Islanders suffered their second devastating blow this week and it's still early. The team announced Tuesday that forward Kyle Okposo 's ailing right shoulder will require surgery that will keep him out indefinitely. Newsday is reporting that ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-09-28T23:00:52Z)

Hyundai recalls some 2011 Sonatas

(CNN) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Sunday that automaker Hyundai is recalling nearly 140,000 Sonata sedans. The recall affects certain 2011-model year Sonatas, which were manufactured from December 2009 to September 2010 ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-09-26T18:31:14Z)

Former Air Force members discuss encounters with UFO at National Press Club event

WASHINGTON - Does life exist outside of earth? A group of seven former U.S. Air Force members are trying to make the case that the U.S. government should admit that UFOs exist. Speaking at the National Press Club on Monday, former members of the U.S. Air ... (Source: WKTV 2010-09-28T18:00:13Z)

Fulton-affiliated banks to merge

Fulton Financial Corp. said Tuesday that two of its affiliate banks will merge. Delaware National Bank of Georgetown, Del., will merge with Fulton Bank, based in Lancaster, Pa., with operations in southeastern Pennsylvania. Delaware National operates 12 ... (Source: Philadelphia Business Journal 2010-09-29T13:34:11Z)

NFL, union discuss 18-game season, rookie wages

WASHINGTON -- The current labor agreement between the NFL and its players' union contains a provision that allows for the league to increase the regular season to 18 games. As the sides try to negotiate a new deal, they are talking again about a proposal ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-29T15:43:02Z)

BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Phillies make it 4 NL East titles in row

The Philadelphia Phillies are the National League East champions for the fourth consecutive season, and Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st victory with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game -- all ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

Bill Polian clarifies his remarks on 18-game schedule for NFL

Remember Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian's comments about an 18-game NFL season being a "fait accompli?" He's backpedaling like a defensive back today. " I created a headline that was 180 degrees from what was right," said Polian, who caught flak ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-29T15:21:33Z)

Phillies defeat Nationals, 8-0, to clinch NL East

WASHINGTON - A few feet away from Shane Victorino, a drenched Roy Halladay was holding a Bud Light in his left hand and a cigar in the other. "He probably wants to get done and go work out," Victorino said. Halladay's ears perked up. He looked at Victorino ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-29T07:00:28Z)

US wants stronger wiretap powers over Web

WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement and national security officials are preparing to seek sweeping new regulations of the Internet, arguing that their ability to wiretap criminal and terrorism suspects is "going dark'' as people increasingly ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-28T05:14:17Z)

Ex-Military Officers – UFOs 'tampered with nukes'

Reports claim that U.S. Air Force and British RAF officers say UFOs tampered with nukes. UFO researcher Robert Hastings convened a group of ex-military officers at the National Press Club on Monday to tell their stories. Over the years, there have been ... (Source: RIGHTPUNDITS.COM 2010-09-28T22:10:46Z)

KSP Collects 389 pounds of prescription drugs during "Take Back" initiative

FRANKFORT, KY (WFIE) - KSP reports that the National "Take Back" Initiative netted the agency 389 pounds of prescription drugs from those who wished to discard unwanted medications. Each of the sixteen KSP Post locations collected the drugs this past ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-09-28T19:33:17Z)

Delaware National Bank to Merge With Sister Bank

LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- R. Scott Smith, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Fulton Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FULT) today announced that the boards of directors of two of the Corporation's affiliate banks have reached ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T20:44:52Z)

Delaware National Bank will Merge with Fulton Bank (FULT)

Fulton Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FULT ) announced that the boards of directors of two of the Corporation's affiliate banks have reached an agreement in principle to merge. Delaware National Bank, based in Georgetown, Delaware, will merge with Fulton ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-28T20:30:33Z)

State Police Collect 389 Pounds Of Drugs

WLKY.com A nationwide initiative has netted Kentucky State Police nearly 400 pounds of prescription drugs, the agency said. Each of the 16 KSP post locations collected the drugs from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Saturday. The program, organized by the Drug ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-29T12:44:04Z)

UFO visits to nuclear facilities? Hmmmm.

The cookies they serve at press conferences at the National Press Club are the same as the cookies we have in meetings here at The Post. I happen to like these cookies, and so as I cabbed it to the press club Monday I told myself that if the next couple of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-28T01:18:04Z)

U.S. Tries to Make It Easier to Wiretap the Internet

WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement and national security officials are preparing to seek sweeping new regulations for the Internet, arguing that their ability to wiretap criminal and terrorism suspects is "going dark" as people increasingly ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-28T00:27:57Z)

Polian: NFL's 18-game season is ``fait accompli''

Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T00:27:57Z)

Halladay helps Phils beat Nats 8-0, clinch NL East

The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter.Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game _ all highs in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T02:15:20Z)

Hyundai's popular Sonata gets a recall

Hyundai is recalling thousands of Sonata sedans over a potential manufacturing defect. The recall affects 2011 models built between December 2009 and September 2010. The National Transportation Safety Administration found some steering column connections ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-27T02:45:09Z)

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