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Deals of the Hour / September 4, 2010, 8:39 pm

Apple Shows Off Updated Gadgets

People who watch content from Netflix Inc. streamed over the Internet can also access their "instant" queue through Apple TV. Apple is offering rentals from News Corp.'s Fox, The Walt Disney Co.'s ABC, ABC Family and ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-02T04:04:54Z)

Obama to offer job-growth ideas

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-04T09:17:30Z)

Army kicks off season with benefit of experience

Rich Ellerson was the new man on the spot at Army with a new quarterback and a new offense. The schedule starts the same this year — a road game at Eastern Michigan — but the Black Knights ... believe at West Point. (Source: Poughkeepsie Journal 2010-09-04T07:01:29Z)

Obama plans new economic aid package

President Barack Obama said Friday he intends ... Obama spoke in the Rose Garden after the August jobs report came out better than expected, showing the private sector adding 67,000 new jobs last month and revising ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-09-04T23:57:58Z)

Huskers, Martinez power past Hilltoppers 49-10

If this 49-10 NU victory over Western Kentucky, before a crowd of ... the Big Red Today forums to continue the talk all things Huskers. • NEW: Also, see The World-Herald's Nebraska football roster roundup , a data ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-05T03:04:05Z)

North Texas ready for Clemson's strong-armed QB

... Jackson Jeffcoat, son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jim Jeffcoat, at reserve linebacker ... is the performance of a sophomore: quarterback Garrett Gilbert. Gilbert takes over for Colt McCoy full-time ... (Source: RedRaiders.com 2010-09-04T09:03:11Z)

Surgery ends season for red Sox's Pedroia

... Rangers after shot MINNEAPOLIS — Cliff Lee returned to the Rangers after spending the previous two days in Dallas, hoping a cortisone shot in his ailing back will ... will make his next scheduled start Tuesday. (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-04T07:08:39Z)

Iowa State football opens season with win against Northern Illinois

Ames, Ia. —  Style points don't count for much when you're facing the toughest college football schedule in the nation, so take Iowa State's 27-10 win against Northern Illinois ... A Jack Trice Stadium crowd ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-09-01T23:54:22Z)

Army looking for a repeat against Eastern

Rich Ellerson was the new man on the spot at Army with a new quarterback and a new offense. The schedule starts the same this season -- at Eastern Michigan ... including a 27-14 loss to the Black Knights. (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T16:55:38Z)

College football preview: Texas QB Gilbert makes debut vs. Rice; Baylor's Griffin ...

... Jackson Jeffcoat, son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jim Jeffcoat, at reserve linebacker ... is the performance of a sophomore: quarterback Garrett Gilbert. Gilbert takes over for Colt McCoy full-time ... (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-09-04T09:10:20Z)

Rosenfels, Reynaud pass post-trade NYG physicals

Quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud have passed their physicals and are officially members of the New York Giants.The Giants say the former Minnesota Vikings were examined by team doctors on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T20:16:04Z)

Army making strides under coach Ellerson

Rich Ellerson was the new man on the spot at Army with a new quarterback and a new offense. The schedule starts the same this year - a road game at Eastern Michigan - but the Black Knights ... believe at West Point. (Source: Buffalo News 2010-09-03T18:22:43Z)

AOL renews Google search agreement

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AOL Inc said on Thursday it has renewed ... We took a very specific tact to this deal," said Tim Armstrong, chief executive of AOL and a former executive with Google. He said AOL began serious ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

Ex-NRCC Treasurer Admits to Stealing

Christopher J. Ward was the treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2003 to 2007. The Bethesda, Md., resident has been under investigation for embezzlement for some time. On Friday, Ward ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T03:55:22Z)

Piper Jaffray Maintains an 'Overweight' Rating on Netflix (NFLX), Apple TV Deal Would Expand WI ...

... rating on Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX ), price target $140. Piper analyst says, "Later today (9/1 at 1pm ET) Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) will host a special event, which for the last 5 years has focused on new iPods, (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-01T11:44:13Z)

Earl weakens to a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph on its way toward New England

... to the project and a majority saying Full Story » Ex-NRCC treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement Friday, September 03, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) A former National Republican Congressional Committee treasurer has ... (Source: Roswell Daily Record 2010-09-04T03:55:22Z)

Husker Game Day: Western Kentucky at Nebraska

NEW: Check out the Big Red Today forums to continue the talk all things Huskers. • NEW: Also, see The World-Herald's Nebraska football roster roundup , a data visualization including the latest recruits, (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-09-04T20:23:13Z)

Rosenfels dealt to Giants

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings on Friday for undisclosed draft picks. The Vikings announced the deal on ... (Source: Jamestown Sun 2010-09-04T13:06:34Z)

AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile and YouTube

New York-based AOL Inc. is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong , who is in the midst of a major overhaul at the Web company. Though AOL will not give out specific financial details, Armstrong called the deal ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-02T12:33:09Z)

Cyclones win Thursday night opener 27-10

The Iowa State Cyclones had their first touchdown ... two drives to take a lead they wouldn't give up in a 27-10 win over Northern Illinois at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Cyclone coach Paul Rhoads said they came ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-09-03T14:12:10Z)

UPDATE 4-Apple makes play for TV market; unveils new iPods

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, at a presentation to reporters and investors on Wednesday, also rolled out a completely overhauled lineup of iPods and the ... has also struck a deal with Netflix Inc ( NFLX.O ) that ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-01T19:43:50Z)

Cyclones open with a 27-10 victory over Northern Illinois

AMES (KWWL) -- The Iowa State Cyclones opened the 2010 College Football season with a 27-10 victory over Northern Illinois at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Alexander Robinson rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns ... (Source: KWWL 2010-09-03T05:00:59Z)

Obama: New jobs numbers 'positive' but not enough

Obama: New jobs numbers 'positive' but not enough ... WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better ... Standing with his economic team in the Rose Garden, Obama said the ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-09-04T15:58:22Z)

Aching back threatens to derail Lee

Rangers left-hander Cliff Lee returned to Texas on Wednesday to get a shot and have his ailing back checked out. Lee was scheduled to rejoin ... Lee's next scheduled start is Monday in Minnesota, but whether he ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-02T07:18:11Z)

Martinez leads Huskers to 49-10 win over W. Ky

... be leading the Huskers for quite a while. Taylor Martinez ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns and passed for 136 yards in a sensational debut that led No. 8 Nebraska to a 49-10 win over Western Kentucky on ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-05T03:04:05Z)

Plea deal soon in embezzlement case

the former treasurer for the National Republican Congressional Committee ... the NRCC during a period extending from 2001 to 2007, making it potentially among the largest and longest-running political embezzlement ... (Source: Politico.com 2010-09-01T20:33:56Z)

Giants acquire QB Sage Rosenfels

The New York Giants acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings on Friday for undisclosed draft picks.The Vikings announced the deal on their website. They will ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T19:11:38Z)

AOL signs new search agreement with Google

New York-based AOL Inc. is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major overhaul at the Web company. Though AOL will not give out specific financial details, Armstrong called the deal ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-02T12:33:09Z)

North Texas ready for Clemson's strong-armed QB

... Jackson Jeffcoat, son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jim Jeffcoat, at reserve linebacker ... is the performance of a sophomore: quarterback Garrett Gilbert. Gilbert takes over for Colt McCoy full-time ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-04T06:11:23Z)

Texas MLB Capsules: Prior agrees to minor league deal with Rangers

... Rangers after shot MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee has returned to the team after flying to Dallas to get a cortisone shot in his ailing back ... will make his next scheduled start on Tuesday ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-03T22:40:25Z)

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