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Deals of the Hour / September 5, 2010, 12:40 am

Maryland teen dies following dirt bike crash

LA PLATA, MD. — The Charles County sheriff's office says a La Plata teenager has died of injuries suffered in a dirt bike crash. The sheriff's office says 17-year-old Nicholas Alan Sinsel died Thursday of injuries ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-03T20:10:05Z)

High hopes for High Holy Days

... High Holy Days ... Rosh Hashanah. The congregation saw growth under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Aliza Stein, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was a pioneer as a woman rabbi in Reformed Judaism. (Source: Daily Freeman 2010-09-05T07:07:28Z)

How sweet it is: Cancer-surviving rabbi celebrates a new year

... Rosh Hashana, Jews celebrate God's creation and trust in God's plan for them in the year ahead — themes that echo Rabbi ... can to make Judaism more approachable, especially during High Holy Days, when ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-02T23:24:33Z)

NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK: Plans in works to recover climber's body

... John Arum, who died while mountain climbing in Washington's North Cascades National Park. The body of the 49-year-old Seattle environmental attorney – the son of top boxing promoter Bob Arum ... Kerry Olson (Source: Olympian 2010-09-05T07:07:28Z)

Earl's biggest damage in Northeast: business

one of the owners of Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth, where business was down 80 percent ... Earl finally made landfall Saturday morning near Western Head, Nova Scotia. The storm brought heavy sheets of rain and swift ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-04T22:46:23Z)

The new voice of Chevrolet: Tim Allen

... Chevrolet Cruze commercials that launch Tuesday, General Motors said. GM touted Allen as a car guy ... Accolades," will include comparisons with competing vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

"Cruze" cruises to GM plant Wednesday

... Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan next week at the Ohio factory that makes the car. GM's North America president ... The car is about the size of a Ford Focus or Honda Civic.   (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T18:43:00Z)

Google, AOL deal includes mobile

AOL, which is based in New York, is led by former Google executive Tim Armstrong, who is in the midst of a major overhaul at the Web company. It split from Time Warner last year and has been trying to grow its online ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-09-05T07:07:28Z)

Body of boxing promoter Bob Arum's son found in mountains

... spotted the body of an experienced mountain climber who was the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum. North Cascades National Park Spokeswoman Kerry Olson says the body belonging to John Arum, a 49-year-old Seattle ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-04T04:59:48Z)

Modesto rabbi finds this year's Rosh Hashana timing intriguing

Rosh Hashana, which ushers in the High Holy Days in Judaism, begins at sundown Wednesday. Special services are held on Day 1 (Thursday) and Day 2 (Friday). The next day, a Jewish Sabbath, is Sept. 11 ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-09-02T23:53:11Z)

Teen Dies After Dirt Bike Crash

LA PLATA, Md. -- The Charles County Sheriff's Office said a La Plata teenager died of injuries suffered in a dirt bike crash. The sheriff's office said 17-year-old Nicholas Alan Sinsel died Thursday of injuries ... (Source: Wbaltv.com 2010-09-03T20:31:34Z)

Lady Gaga diets dangerously, says ex-tour manager

Lady Gaga has been hospitalized six times in the last year due to her extreme dieting habits, her ex-tour manager David Ciemny claims. X17 Online quotes Ciemny as saying the musical darling is "sick" and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-05T06:24:31Z)

Sharks and Antti Niemi agree to deal

The Sharks apparently have decided that if they can't beat Antti Niemi ... organization moves on from the Evgeni Nabokov era. San Jose already signed former Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki to a two-year, (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-02T08:22:36Z)

AOL and Google re-up for 5 years (eternity)

AOL  CEO Tim Armstrong, the former Google executive, had earlier hinted that he would look outside of his current partnerships for a search deal.  But, there isn't really much outside of Bing and Google in search. (Source: Fortune Tech 2010-09-02T14:20:31Z)

AOL signs new deal with Google

we're looking forward to expanding our global relationship to mobile search and YouTube," said AOL CEO Tim Armstrong, who came to AOL from Google last year. "All aspects of our partnership will be improved by ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-09-02T14:49:09Z)

Earl's biggest damage in Northeast

one of the owners of Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth, where business was down 80 percent ... Earl finally made landfall Saturday morning near Western Head, Nova Scotia. The storm brought heavy sheets of rain and swift ... (Source: Picayune Item 2010-09-05T02:28:17Z)

Earl's biggest damage: Business

one of the owners of Tidewater Inn in West Yarmouth, where business was down 80 percent ... Earl finally made landfall Saturday morning near Western Head, Nova Scotia. The storm brought heavy sheets of rain and swift ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-09-04T21:56:16Z)

Sharks sign G Antti Niemi to 1-year deal

... Antti Niemi on Thursday. Niemi joins fellow Finnish netminder Antero Niittymaki in San Jose as the replacements for longtime starter Evgeni Nabokov. Niittymaki signed ... Thomas Greiss. Wilson said he has talked ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-02T19:49:48Z)

La Plata teenager dies after dirt bike crash

The Charles County sheriff's office says a La Plata teenager has died of injuries suffered in a dirt bike crash. The sheriff's office says 17-year-old Nicholas Alan Sinsel died Thursday of injuries ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-03T22:26:06Z)

Son of boxing promoter Bob Arum found dead

... spotted the body of an experienced mountain climber who was the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum. North Cascades National Park Spokeswoman Kerry Olson says the body belonging to John Arum, a 49-year-old Seattle ... (Source: KTNV 2010-09-04T16:27:00Z)

Why Lady Gaga Was Hospitalised 6 Times Last Year?

The 'Bad Romance' singer's former tour manager, David Ciemny , claims she would binge on junk food such as cakes and sweets, then not eat for weeks to fit into her costumes – once losing 20lbs between ... (Source: Elites TV 2010-09-03T12:31:57Z)

Woman accused of abandoning baby in trash bin after giving birth

RACINE - A 23-year-old Franklin woman has been arrested by Racine police after she allegedly ... Jail and is expected to be formally charged by the Racine County District Attorney's Office next week. Knapp said ... (Source: Journal Times 2010-09-03T19:41:27Z)

Gatlin wins Padua 100m in 10.15

PADUA, Italy (AP) -- Justin Gatlin clocked 10.15 seconds ... The time was slightly off the 10.09 he recorded in Rovereto on Tuesday, when he finished behind Jamaican winner Johan Blake. This time, the 2004 Olympic ... (Source: Universal Sports 2010-09-03T23:01:53Z)

Cruze to offer four models with 40 mpg

The Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors' highly anticipated compact ... up against the Honda Civic — it is not even in the same playing field," Sabolsky said. GM plans to launch four models of the Cruze: The base ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-09-05T04:37:08Z)

Justin Gatlin is looking forward to his first serious test since return from 4-year doping ban

ROVERETO, Italy - Former Olympic 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin is looking forward to the ... face three runners who have beaten the 10-second mark this season: Johan Blake (9.89) and Mario Forsythe (9.95) of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-30T22:38:00Z)

Woman Accused of Giving Birth at Work, Leaving Baby to Die

Racine Police say the 23-year-old woman was arrested at her home in Franklin ... Charges are expected from the Racine County District Attorney's Office next week. ----- Information from: The Journal Times, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-03T21:21:40Z)

Bronco RB's injury will end his season

PADUA, Italy (AP) — Justin Gatlin clocked 10.15 seconds ... The time was slightly off the 10.09 he recorded in Rovereto on Tuesday, when he finished behind Jamaican winner Johan Blake. This time, the 2004 Olympic ... (Source: Beloit Daily News 2010-09-04T05:35:35Z)

Woman Accused Of Abandoning Baby In Trash Bin

Racine Police say the 23-year-old woman was arrested at her home in Franklin ... Charges are expected from the Racine County District Attorney's Office next week. (Source: WISN.com 2010-09-03T21:35:59Z)

Lady Gaga's Ex-Tour Manager Tells All

Michelle Vaccaro Lady Gaga has an eating disorder? That's what her former tour manager, David Ciemny, claims in his new book. He is taking his backstage knowledge of the 24-year-old popstar and putting it to the ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-09-04T16:55:38Z)

Goalie Antti Niemi wants to start for Sharks

2010 Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi ... goaltender Evgeni Nabokov $6 million last season before deciding not to make the free agent an offer this summer. They then signed free agent Antero Niittymaki to a ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-03T04:18:02Z)

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