Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 8, 2010, 1:39 am

Should the Detroit Lions Consider Trading for Washington Redskins DT Albert ...

... Albert Haynesworth's Misery in Washington? Albert Haynesworth has pouted the entire off-season about the Washington Redskins transition ... partner that has surfaced is the Tennessee Titans, Haynesworth's former ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-08T03:36:19Z)

Dolphins claim LB Carpenter off waivers

Bobby Carpenter has joined the Miami Dolphins . The linebacker -- drafted by Bill Parcells ... the Dolphins released outside linebacker Charlie Anderson. "Hopefully I'll be able to come in and contribute on the ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T03:08:52Z)

NFL: Are Redskins ready to deal Albert Haynesworth back to Titans?

The Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-08T01:56:06Z)

Giants get Sage Rosenfels in trade with Vikings

NEW YORK (AP) — The 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 ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-04T05:21:16Z)

EU finance ministers approve plan for new market regulators

Brussels - European Union finance ministers on Tuesday approved a new network of financial market regulators as a way of preventing future crises, a week after diplomats sketched out a deal on the system ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-07T11:51:25Z)

Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman ... He died at his home in the Los Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes ... (Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen 2010-09-07T19:43:52Z)

Miami Dolphins continue to shuffle roster, deal with injuries, as opener approaches

... linebacker Charlie Anderson in favor of inside linebacker Bobby Carpenter, who was the Cowboys' first-round pick in 2006 when Sparano and Dolphins front office bosses Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland were with ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-09-06T23:12:39Z)

Becoming SHS Blue Knights; Cape Wind faces DPU today

TODAY 's quote: "There so much animosity, so it's not really routine." - DPU executive director Timothy Shevlin. Cape Wind faces DPU - National Grid plan probed T he fight over whether the country's first ... (Source: Cape Cod Today 2010-09-07T09:49:44Z)

Cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86

... home in the Los Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes surrounded by his family, his son David Conrad said. The death was from natural causes, David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U. (Source: Olympian 2010-09-07T07:05:05Z)

Darrelle Revis returns to Jets with help from Rex Ryan and Woody Johnson

... Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan. The New York Jets' star ... to Revis' home in South Florida to meet ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Cornerback Darrelle Revis, New York Jets agree in principle to new contract

... Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets have agreed to a new contract ... The Daily News reported Sunday night that coach Rex Ryan flew to Revis' home in South Florida over the weekend to try to help get a deal done. (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-09-06T05:18:54Z)

Econet first in cheaper billing

HARARE – Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecoms service provider, has become the first operator in the country to offer a comprehensive per second billing system that will apply across networks and on ... (Source: The Zimbabwean 2010-08-25T20:56:33Z)

NFL NOTEBOOK: Redskins, Titans talking Haynesworth, sources say

Redskins, Titans talking Haynesworth, sources say: The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-08T07:32:32Z)

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)

RAVENS: Demetrius Williams to visit the Rams today

OWINGS MILLS -- The St. Louis Rams traded Monday for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton. Now, they're set to meet today with former Ravens wide receiver Demetrius Williams. No deal is imminent for Williams ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-07T05:32:02Z)

Cape Wind deal churns up storm

There so much animosity," said DPU executive director Timothy Shevlin. "So it's not really routine." Rejection of the contract would be a huge blow to Cape Wind. The 130-turbine project, planned for Nantucket Sound, (Source: Brattleboro Reformer 2010-09-07T19:00:55Z)

Cornerback Darrelle Revis back with Jets after lengthy holdout

Florham Park, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis has rejoined his New York Jets teammates after agreeing to a four-year deal and ending his holdout. Revis took an early morning flight Monday from his home in South ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-06T19:45:03Z)

Return specialist Darius Reynaud settling in with Giants

... receiver Darius Reynaud ... Giants' other special teams units. "I thought as a punt returner that he was one of the better ones since I had been in the league last year," said Giants quarterback Sage ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-08T07:54:01Z)

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 2010-09-05T03:47:02Z)

Rams add receiver Mark Clayton

The St. Louis Rams added veteran wide receiver Mark Clayton from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. Clayton (5-10, 190) has played in 76 games with 59 starts. He enters his ... (Source: Missourinet 2010-09-07T13:10:10Z)

Ravens trade WR Mark Clayton to Rams with T.J. Houshmandzadeh on board

The Baltimore Ravens traded WR Mark Clayton to the St. Louis Rams on Monday, hours after agreeing to a deal with free-agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh . Clayton, a first-round pick in 2005, was sent to St ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-06T19:30:44Z)

Cedar Rapids Native, Cartoonist Paul Conrad Dies at 86

... Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes surrounded by his family, said his son, David Conrad. He said the death was from natural causes, but did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman ... (Source: KCRG.com 2010-09-05T17:23:04Z)

UK Firm Hails Economic Prospects

FMN Afica supports telecom operators covering 19 million people with unified messaging services after entering into a deal with Safaricom and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. The investment company also has a 60 percent ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-07T12:20:03Z)

Casey's General Stores Has Broken Out To A New High On News Of Takeover Offer

... Casey's General Stores (CASY: News ) announced Tuesday morning that its Board of Directors unanimously recommends against Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc ... its shareholders and other constituencies. The company ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T13:53:07Z)

Zimbabwe : Per Second Billing Now Across Networks

Harare — ECONET Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications service provider, has become the first operator in the country to offer a comprehensive per second billing system across all networks ... (Source: AllAfrica.com 2010-08-25T09:22:12Z)

Cape Wind faces DPU

There so much animosity," said DPU executive director Timothy Shevlin. "So it's not really routine." Rejection of the contract would be a huge blow to Cape Wind. The 130-turbine project, planned for Nantucket ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-07T08:52:28Z)

EU finance ministers to consider assessment on banks

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: Courier-Journal 2010-09-07T03:37:30Z)

Dolphins claim LB Carpenter off waivers from Rams

Bobby Carpenter has joined the Miami Dolphins . The linebacker -- originally drafted by Bill ... the Dolphins released outside linebacker Charlie Anderson. "Hopefully I'll be able to come in and contribute on the ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-07T12:20:03Z)

Casey's board recommends rejection of one takeover bid, talking about another

Casey's chief financial officer Bill Walljasper talked about the Couche-Tard offer of $38.50 a share today during a conference ... its shareholders and other constituencies. There can be no assurances that a ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-09-07T16:23:26Z)

Casey's Asks Shareholders Not To Tender Into Couche-Tard's Boosted Offer; Says In ...

... Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY: News ) Tuesday said its Board unanimously recommends against Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (ATD_A ... its shareholders and other constituencies," said Casey's. The company ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-07T13:03:00Z)

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