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Deals of the Hour / October 11, 2010, 4:43 pm

Top Chinese leader praises North Korea

BEIJING -- Close ally China on Monday invited Kim Jong Il and North Korea's new leadership to visit the country, state media reported, in apparent approval for his reclusive regime's planned succession. The invitation was made in a meeting in Pyongyang ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-11T13:19:57Z)

Columbus Day closings

These offices will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day: Federal, state and local government offices. •Auto license bureaus. •The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and all city branch libraries. For hours in other municipalities ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-10T18:28:56Z)

Write-in Republican Kim Roy to challenge Sen. Moore

In a matter of just one week, Sutton resident Kim Roy went from helping get Republican state candidates elected to becoming a candidate herself when a successful sticker campaign got her name on the Nov. 2 state ballot. Roy, 40, received more than 800 ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-09-23T23:56:54Z)

Northwestern professor Dale Mortensen wins Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM -- Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, have won the 2010 Nobel economics prize. The men were honored Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-11T12:15:31Z)

Kim Jong Il's heir debuts at massive parade in North Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il presided over a military parade Sunday alongside his youngest son and heir apparent in a massive coming-out party for the newly anointed and still-mysterious young man. Kim Jong Un, believed to be ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-11T13:48:35Z)

What's closed, what's open on Columbus Day

Today is Columbus Day. Below is a partial list of what's open and what's closed. BANKS: Most bank branches are closed today. GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Most federal and state offices in Illinois and Missouri are closed today. Some county offices are closed ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-11T16:04:35Z)

Obama continues attack on Chamber of Commerce

WASHINGTON - The White House intensified its attacks Sunday on the powerful U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its alleged ties to foreign donors, part of an escalating Democratic effort to link Republican allies with corporate and overseas interests ahead of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-11T22:31:08Z)

New GOP ads target 2 Indiana races, more to come

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Republicans have released two new ads in Indiana as part of the party's effort to pickup three seats there and regain control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming election, a party spokesman said Monday. "These are a ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-11T22:31:08Z)

House GOP candidate from Ohio defends wearing Nazi uniform during World War II re-enactments

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Republican congressional candidate from Ohio, countering criticism from a House GOP leader, said he did nothing wrong by wearing a Nazi uniform while participating in World War II re-enactments. Rich Iott told The Associated Press ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-11T21:48:11Z)

Q&A: Talking Springsteen with Glenn Stuart, the B Street Band's Boss

The world's longest-running Bruce Springsteen tribute act, New Jersey's own B Street Band, comes to Melrose, Mass., this weekend to perform their second annual benefit for the Polymnia Choral Society. Glenn Stuart, who "plays" Bruce for the band ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-11T22:02:30Z)

Kim Yong Nam, Zhou Yongkang

EDITORS: THIS CORRECTS SPELLING OF KIM YONG NAM**In this photo released by Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service, North Korea's Parliament President Kim Yong Nam, right, greets visiting top Chinese Communist Party official Zhou Yongkang, a ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-10T04:09:57Z)

2 Americans, British-Cypriot win Nobel economics prize for job market analysis

STOCKHOLM - Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, won the 2010 Nobel economics prize Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can affect unemployment. The Royal ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T11:39:44Z)

Finishing Kick: Another Year, Another Dramatic Ending For Ron Yuhas Jr. At The Waterford ...

WATERFORD - Just call him the closer. Through his career behind the wheel of an SK Modified Ron Yuhas Jr. has made a habit of making the closing event at the Waterford Speedbowl one to remember and Sunday was no expection. After watching Ted Christopher ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-10T21:56:32Z)

Yuhas Wins At Waterford

After watching Ted Christopher and Keith Rocco duel at the front of the field for most of the event, Ron Yuhas rallied to take the lead with 10 laps to go and then held off Rocco and Christopher on two late restarts to win the Budweiser Modified Nationals ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-11T04:51:43Z)

Mayor's picks for West Milford Township Council

dear editor: As the mayor of West Milford, I am keenly aware of the issues that face our residents. Local issues are neither Democrat nor Republican. They include stabilizing taxes, preserving our natural resources, protecting our residents, providing ... (Source: NorthJersey.com 2010-10-11T04:37:24Z)

2 Americans, 1 British-Cypriot Win Econ Nobel

Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, won the 2010 Nobel economics prize Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can affect unemployment. To Read More Click Here (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T11:46:53Z)

Offices closed today due to Columbus Day

Today is a federal holiday in observance of Columbus Day. Federal offices will be closed and the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail. In addition to federal offices, the one-day closures include State of California offices such as the DMV and courts ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-11T05:06:02Z)

San Jose Sharks (0-0-0) at Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0), 3 p.m.

The San Jose Sharks will begin their 2010-11 season in Stockholm, Sweden as they battle the Columbus Blue Jackets this afternoon at Ericcson Globe Arena. The Sharks and Blue Jackets are playing the first of two games in Stockholm today and will also meet ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-08T14:49:24Z)

Democrats, GOP campaign in earnest on Columbus Day

Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday claimed his Republican opponent would be bad for working people, while the major party candidates running for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat couldn't escape questions about their credibility. Both Republicans and ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-11T22:59:46Z)

Wenatchee murder victim's classmate held on $1 million bail

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The man accused of killing of 17-year-old Wenatchee student Mackenzie Cowell is now being held in jail on $1 million bail. Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Scott Wilson of Wenatchee on Wednesday. Wilson appeared briefly in a ... (Source: KREM 2010-10-07T20:41:21Z)

US Republican candidate defends wearing Nazi uniform during World War II re-enactments

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Republican congressional candidate from Ohio, countering criticism from a House Republican leader, said Monday he did nothing wrong by wearing a Nazi uniform while participating in World War II re-enactments. Rich Iott told The ... (Source: Macleans 2010-10-11T23:21:15Z)

President Obama not pushing for foreclosure freeze yet

A top White House adviser questioned the need yesterday for a blanket stoppage of all home foreclosures, even as pressure grows on the Obama administration to do something about mounting evidence that banks have used inaccurate documents to evict ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-11T22:52:37Z)

Christopher Matches Waterford Qualifying Record

— Watching his former crew member Keith Rocco race to the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series short-track national championship this year got Ted Christopher thinking. "There's no reason for me not to go for another one of those," said Christopher, of ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-09T23:37:56Z)

N. Korea Gives Media A Peek At Heir Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un, the youngest son of North Korean leader Jim Jong Il, was officially introduced to the world as the country's next leader Sunday. In an unusual move for the secretive nation, about 100 members of the international press were allowed to cover ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-11T13:12:47Z)

North Koreans behind Kim's son, official says

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — A top official said Friday that North Koreans will be honored to follow the youngest son of Kim Jong Il as the third-generation leader of the communist nation. The remarks were the first official comment about the future of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T12:32:13Z)

Watch NHL Regular Season Live HD Video : San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Online Coverage Link ...

The National Hockey League, with teams from both Canada and USA. Welcome NHL Match between San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets live free on online. Watch and enjoy free exiting this match on your desktop or laptop online here on 08 October 2010, Time ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-08T18:45:38Z)

Suspect in Wenatchee teen's slaying had 'obsession with death'

WENATCHEE -- A man who a friend described as having an "obsession with death, dead bodies and serial killers" was ordered held on $1 million bail Thursday morning in the murder of a Wenatchee teenager. Christopher Scott Wilson, 29, was wearing an orange ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-10-07T23:47:28Z)

Columbus Blue Jackets (0-1-0) at San Jose Sharks (1-0-0), 3 p.m.

The San Jose Sharks will try to come away with a sweep of their European set with the Columbus Blue Jackets as the two clubs do battle again this afternoon at the Ericcson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This set is part of the 2010 NHL Premiere series ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-09T14:41:04Z)

Man accused of killing Wenatchee student due in court

WENATCHEE, Wash. - The man accused of killing 17-year-old Wenatchee student Mackenzie Cowell is scheduled today for his first court appearance. Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Scott Wilson of Wenatchee on Wednesday for investigation of murder. The ... (Source: NWCN 2010-10-07T14:07:38Z)

North Korea's Kim, heir apparent son appear on live TV

Pyongyang, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, heir apparent Kim Jong Un, appeared together a massive military parade Sunday held amid celebrations marking the foundation of the country's ruling party. State television in a rare ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T17:38:50Z)

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