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Deals of the Hour / September 7, 2010, 3:40 am

Boise State passes Virginia Tech test, 33-30

Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while. Moore hit Austin Pettis with a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:09 remaining and No. 3 Boise State ... (Source: Olympian 2010-09-07T07:05:05Z)

Gillard Wins Support to Form Australia Government

... Australian ... Julia Gillard clinched a deal with two independent lawmakers, paving the way for her to form a minority government after the closest election in 70 years. The legislators, Rob Oakeshott and Tony ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-07T05:53:30Z)

Cisco to acquire Arch Rock

The acquisition complements the strategic alliance between Itron and Cisco to develop solutions that enhance smart-metering technology.</p><p>Upon the close of the acquisition, the Arch Rock team will become part of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-02T22:12:58Z)

No. 16 Georgia Tech 41, S. Carolina St. 10

ATLANTA -- Quarterback Joshua Nesbitt ... scoring runs and No. 16 Georgia Tech beat South Carolina State 41-10 on Saturday. With last year's top receiver Demaryius Thomas and top rusher Jonathan Dwyer gone to the NFL ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-04T20:23:13Z)

HIGHLIGHTS-Comments by European Union finance ministers

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Following are comments by European Union finance ministers and other officials who met on Tuesday for ... The banking levy is more suitable as it would bring us revenue to deal with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T07:33:43Z)

Late touchdown pass gives No. 3 Boise State victory against No. 10 Virginia Tech

LANDOVER, Md. — Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while. Moore hit Austin Pettis with a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:09 left and No. 3 ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-07T07:48:02Z)

Georgia Tech Opens With Balanced Run Game

... Georgia Tech beat South Carolina State 41-10, Paul Johnson scoffed at less important numbers from the game. Johnson said Sunday he may be the only one who isn't worried that Joshua Nesbitt ... Jonathan Dwyer ... (Source: ACCSports.com 2010-09-06T15:34:31Z)

CISCO: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Arch Rock

The acquisition complements the recently announced strategic alliance between Itron and Cisco to develop solutions that enhance smart-metering technology. Arch Rock brings to Cisco a proven team that has been a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-03T12:24:48Z)

BHP, Rio Tinto Set to Pay Mining Tax in Australia as Gillard Clinches Deal

and Rio Tinto Group are set to pay higher taxes in Australia after Julia Gillard 's Labor party ... Gillard clinched a deal with two independent lawmakers Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor , paving the way for her to ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-07T06:43:37Z)

No. 3 Boise St. stuns No. 10 Virginia Tech

LANDOVER, Md. -- Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while. Moore hit Austin Pettis with a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:09 left and No. 3 ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-09-07T06:22:08Z)

Cowboys keeping receiver Hurd, four undrafted rookies as roster is cut to 53

IRVING - The Dallas Cowboys ... initial 53-man roster Saturday. Maybe having so many bargain-bin finds made it easier for owner Jerry Jones to swallow the nearly $1.8 million salary of reserve receiver Sam Hurd. (Source: Temple Daily Telegram 2010-09-06T06:09:01Z)

Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Houston -- Matt Leinart ... the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. Leinart was cut by Arizona on Saturday. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after former Lion Dan Orlovsky threw ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-06T17:07:34Z)

Take-Two gains highlight tech sector's advance

... Department said that the economy ... gains in wake of payrolls data , MarketWatch.com The dollar gets a boost in currencies trading following better-than-forecast data on the U.S. employment market. Most Asian ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-09-03T15:16:36Z)

SMU poised for more success

... expected what happened to SMU ... and Margus Hunt have been standouts, along with linebackers Taylor Reed and Youri Yenga. Depth is still a concern, and the schedule starts off with a tough game, at Texas Tech ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-26T13:10:05Z)

Tech Test Drive: Apple iPad (16GB)

Apple has consolidated your netbook ... and the most-celebrated App Store on the planet have us pretty worked up. The bad: The iPad's large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-09-05T19:03:17Z)

Asian markets climb as double-dip fears ease

Stocks in Asia advanced Monday following solid gains in the U.S. as fears eased that the global economy could slip back into recession. Most investors took heart after the U.S. Labor Department on Friday said private ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-06T06:09:01Z)

4 undrafted rookies make Cowboys' initial roster

The Dallas Cowboys ... their initial 53-man roster Saturday. Maybe having so many bargain-bin finds made it easier for Jerry Jones to swallow the nearly $1.8 million salary of reserve receiver Sam Hurd. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T08:10:42Z)

De Press: EU to discuss new bank levy

Brussels. European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they gather Tuesday in ... (Source: Focus Infomation 2010-09-07T06:50:46Z)

EU weighing bank levy

BRUSSELS – European Union finance ministers are set to discuss the possibility of introducing a levy on banks and whether a tax on financial transactions can deal with another banking crisis, as they ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-07T06:57:56Z)

Nesbitt, Ga Tech win opener

Quarterback Joshua Nesbitt ran ... two scoring runs and No. 16 Georgia Tech beat South Carolina State 41-10 on Saturday. With last year's top receiver Demaryius Thomas and top rusher Jonathan Dwyer gone to the NFL, (Source: WRDW-TV 2010-09-04T22:39:13Z)

Cowboys Cuts: What the What?!

Been telling anyone who would listen all summer that - stop the insanity - Sam Hurd would make the Dallas Cowboys' final roster over Jesse Holley. Reasoning? Holley did nothing better than Hurd and owner Jerry ... (Source: Dallas Observer (blog) 2010-09-06T16:10:18Z)

Leinart agrees with Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Leinart has agreed to a ... Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in ... (Source: Baxter Bulletin 2010-09-07T10:11:12Z)

Leinart, Texans agree to deal

HOUSTON — Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston ... The Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houston's last preseason game last ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-09-07T07:12:15Z)

Texas Tech survives growing pains' to hold off SMU

new Texas Tech coach Tommy ... field-goal attempt blocked by Margus Hunt, the Red Raiders bypassed a 45-yard field-goal try on their next possession, although they were facing fourth-and-10 from the SMU 28. (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-09-06T08:17:52Z)

Distimo Releases August 2010 Report on Apple App Store & Competition

Distimo , an app store analytics company, has released its latest report covering recent activity in Apple App Store for iPad and iPhone, as well as in competitors' application stores. The report covers activity ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-09-06T07:06:17Z)

Cisco (CSCO) Accelerates Smart Grid Push with Arch Rock Deal - Ticonderoga Securities

... encore to yesterday's smart grid partnership agreement with advanced metering infrastructure leader Itron (Nasdaq: ITRI ), Cisco announced its intent this morning to acquire Arch Rock. We believe the technology ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-02T20:18:26Z)

"Star Shipping Inc.", a new space strategy game, is now available on Apple's app ...

... Apple for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices ... CEO of Corbomite Games "unlike many available games today in the app store, our game offers the player a mental challenges that doesn't rely on their ability to ... (Source: Gamasutra 2010-09-06T09:00:49Z)

Pound Pares Recent Gains Against Majors On Weak U.K. Services PMI Report

RTTNews) - The pound that strengthened against other major currencies in early European deals on Friday on strong equities pared its gains after a report showed at ... Most Asian and European stocks climbed today ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-03T10:51:44Z)

Red Raiders football notebook: Much better start

... Texas Tech punter got his scholarship back two weeks ago and then in the season opener as if he deserved it. LaCour's punts Sunday were for 60, 51, 48 and 34 yards. The 60-yarder matched a career best. SMU ... (Source: RedRaiders.com 2010-09-06T06:30:29Z)

Labor to form new Australian government

Australia, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Following 2 1/2 weeks of political deal-making, Labor leader Julia Gillard will remain prime minister ... Independents Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor said they would back Labor to give the ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-07T09:06:47Z)

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