Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 9, 2010, 7:40 am

QB Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

QB Matt Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans ... Orlovsky was Houston's third-string quarterback in 2009. Coach Gary ... Booty, who succeeded Leinart as Southern Cal's starting ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-06T20:06:32Z)

THE LIST: Major donation ... holiday sale ... Pembina Museum ... more

Nov. 12-13 in Grand Forks: The Holiday Glow Art Sale & Show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12 ... The museum is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Info: (701) 825-6840. Visitor Hour ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-09-02T03:57:45Z)

Leinart, Texans agree to deal

HOUSTON — Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston ... Press on Monday that Leinart had reached a deal with the Texans. ... Shreveport's John David Booty, another former Southern Cal quarterback ... (Source: Shreveport Times 2010-09-07T07:12:15Z)

Pier at Deal Island Harbor destroyed in boat mishap

DEAL ISLAND — Somerset County officials say they haven't yet received estimates on how much it will cost to repair a finger pier that was demolished during a boat docking contest in Deal Island Harbor ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-08T01:48:56Z)

Coeur's Exploration Program at Kensington Gold Mine Returning Favorable Results

... Business Wire) Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) (ASX:CXC) today reported that ... Coeur common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CDE, and the Toronto Stock ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-09T13:07:47Z)

Samson Oil & Gas Advisory on Goshen County Sale Transaction and North Stockyard Operations

BusinessWire - Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX:SSN) (NYSE AMEX:SSN): Samson Oil & Gas Limited ... Samson's American Depository Shares (ADSs) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange AMEX under the symbol "SSN". (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T00:26:33Z)

Measurement Specialties Announces Acquisition of Pressure Systems, Inc.

HAMPTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Measurement Specialties, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEAS), a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems, announced the acquisition of Pressure Systems ... Esterline ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-09T03:42:17Z)

Samson Oil & Gas Announces Closing of US$63.7 Million Goshen County Sale Transaction

BusinessWire - Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX: SSN) (NYSE AMEX: SSN): Samson Oil & Gas Limited ... Samson's American Depository Shares (ADSs) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange AMEX under the symbol "SSN". (Source: Forbes 2010-09-08T00:30:12Z)

G Nwaneri signs 5-year, $24M contract extension with Jaguars

... Jaguars have raved about guard Uche Nwaneri during minicamp, training camp and the preseason. They really showed their feelings for him Wednesday. Nwaneri signed a five-year extension reportedly worth ... Eben ... (Source: TSN 2010-09-09T01:04:48Z)

Jaguars right guard Uche Nwaneri gets a five-year contract extension

... Jaguars and guard Uche Nwaneri agreed to a five-year contract extension that Nwaneri will sign Wednesday morning. The deal is reportedly worth roughly ... tackle to replace an injured Eben Britton. "I played ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-08T15:17:50Z)

Obama stands firm on tax break plan

CLEVELAND - President Barack ... earners despite a call by House Minority Leader John Boehner and other GOP leaders to do that. Speaking in the same city where Boehner, an Ohio Republican, recently ridiculed Obama's ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-09T12:17:41Z)

More families dining out for Rosh Hashana

Mother's Day and New Year's, you can add Passover, Christmas and Easter," she said. Despite all the practical reasons, some women wouldn't dream of outsourcing the holidays. "I could never give this up," said Barbara ... (Source: Chicago Breaking News - Tribune 2010-09-09T02:02:04Z)

Leinart agrees to 1-year deal w/Texans

HOUSTON -- Matt Leinart ... Texans were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions in Houston's last preseason game last week. John David Booty, another former Southern Cal (Source: KABC 2010-09-05T23:56:47Z)

Pier Demolished During Boating Contest

Somerset County officials say a finger pier was destroyed during a boat docking contest at Deal Island Harbor. A boat rammed the pier during the Labor Day contest, causing it to collapse. No one was hurt. The county ... (Source: WBAL Radio 2010-09-09T01:11:58Z)

SyFy Taps Billy Ray Cyrus and Son For New Paranormal Investigation Series

Syfy announced that it will launch another paranormal investigation show. The new show, UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious , will star Billy Ray Cyrus and his 21-year-old son Trace, who fronts the ... (Source: Artistdirect.com 2010-09-08T19:06:53Z)

Jaguars, guard Uche Nwaneri agree to five-year extension

... Jaguars and guard Uche Nwaneri agreed to a five-year contract extension that Nwaneri will sign today. The deal is reportedly worth roughly $ ... to tackle to replace an injured Eben Britton. "I played left ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-08T15:39:18Z)

Syfy Signs Development Deal with Billy Ray Cyrus

LOS ANGELES: Syfy and NBC's Peacock Productions have signed a deal with country-music star Billy Ray Cyrus to develop a weekly reality series, UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious , which will feature Cyrus and his 21 ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-09-08T15:39:18Z)

Esterline sells PSI subsidiary

Esterline Corp. said it's selling its Pressure Systems Inc. (PSI) subsidiary to Measurement Specialties Inc. of Hampton, Va. Bellevue-based Esterline (NYSE: ESL) said it anticipates receiving an after-tax ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-09-09T13:00:38Z)

Plea deal brings life term in slaying of girl

New Year's and Easter as holidays celebrated with an incomplete family. "All these special occasions are less special because Jasmine is not here for them," Ada Guevara said. (2 of 2) The Guevaras were consulted ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-31T06:51:55Z)

Enel renewables IPO faces discount on bad timing

... least 3 billion euros ($3.8 billion) from the sale of a minority stake in Enel Green Power (EGP), making it potentially the biggest European share offering ... away," says Fitch's EMEA energy-utilities director ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-09T13:43:35Z)

Smart Games and Deals for Everyone - First Release of "Arik's Bulletin ...

That's what FIMECK LTD is offering to the readers of ARIK'S BULLETIN. But it is virtual, free, and you can read it by your computer, saving energy, time and especially money! In this virtual publication, there are ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-09T10:51:47Z)

Esterline Announces Sale of PSI Subsidiary to Measurement Specialties

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - September 8, 2010) - Esterline Corporation ( NYSE : ESL ) ( www.esterline.com ) today announced the sale of its Hampton, VA-based Pressure Systems, Inc. (PSI) subsidiary to Measurement ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-09-08T21:30:03Z)

Apple Peel 520 Coming To U.S.

Well it looks like the Apple Peel 520 is real after all. The device ... Does your iPod Touch suffer from iPhone Envy? Not for long: GoSolarUSA Inc. (PinkSheets: GSLO) announced a deal today with innovative Chinese ... (Source: Gadget Review 2010-09-08T15:53:37Z)

Obama hangs tough on tax breaks for rich

CLEVELAND -- President ... earners despite a call by House Minority Leader John Boehner and other GOP leaders to do just that. Speaking in the same city where Boehner, an Ohio Republican, recently ridiculed Obama's ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-09-09T10:30:19Z)

Stuckey & Company introduces an insurance program for the renewable energy sector

... energy segments. Element, A Green Insurance Program from Stuckey & Company, provides a tailored solution with broad coverage for a wide array of classes. The Element Program's coverage options ... companies ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-09-09T14:33:41Z)

Apple Peel 520 turns your iPod Touch into a phone

Go Solar USA is a third party hardware developer that's releasing a device that will turn your iPod Touch into a phone, allowing user to make calls. The company has struck a deal with Chinese accessory maker Yosion ... (Source: Examiner 2010-09-08T16:22:15Z)

Billy Ray Cyrus and adult son to star in new Syfy 'UFO' reality series

U.S. singer, musician and actor Billy Ray Cyrus has signed on to develop and star in a reality series called "UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious," Syfy said. The Syfy program will feature Cyrus and his 21-year-old ... (Source: Reality TV World 2010-09-09T01:40:36Z)

Pier damaged in Deal Island boat docking contest

DEAL ISLAND -- Somerset County officials say they haven't yet received estimates on how much it will cost to repair a finger pier that was demolished during a boat docking contest in Deal Island Harbor ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-08T18:02:28Z)

Apple Peel 520 coming to US shores shortly for an undisclosed amount

... Apple Peel 520 to the U.S. NEW ORLEANS-Sept. 8, 2010-Does your iPod Touch suffer from iPhone Envy? Not for long: GoSolarUSA Inc. (PinkSheets: GSLO) announced a deal today with innovative Chinese ... the device ... (Source: engadget 2010-09-09T10:51:47Z)

Obama delivers firm message on taxes in Cleveland speech

Singling out House GOP leader John Boehner in his home state ... the Ohio Republican called for Obama to fire key economic advisers and to support an extension of all the Bush tax cuts. Boehner kept up the attack on ... (Source: Record-Herald 2010-09-09T13:36:25Z)

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