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Deals of the Hour / October 17, 2010, 12:40 pm

Iraq's Allawi charges Iran destabilizing Mideast

The leader of the Iraqi bloc that came first in elections accused Iran on Sunday of trying to destabilize Iraq and manipulate the political process as he jeered at rival politicians seeking Tehran's blessing for forming the next government. Ayad Allawi, a ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T18:42:07Z)

Nathan Deal's Path To Victory In GA GOV

Welcome back to Hotline On Call 's Path To Victory feature, where we take a close look at some of the marquee races this year. On Monday, we examined how former Gov. Roy Barnes ' (D) plans to return to the Georgia governor's mansion this year. Today, we ... (Source: National Journal (blog) 2010-10-06T20:21:03Z)

Family Dining Deal Launches In South Carolina's Shopping Capital

LAKE FOREST, Calif. , Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets' newest South Carolina location in Tanger Outlets invites families to dine and save with its Kids Eat Free program.  Beginning today, children under the age of 12 receive a free kid's meal with ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-04T11:55:12Z)

Countrywide CEO settles

LOS ANGELES — Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-16T06:47:28Z)

Coalition deal floated in Iraq

Officials from the Sunni-backed slate that won the most votes in Iraq's parliamentary election said that they might support letting Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki keep his job if their top candidate is sworn in as president with expanded powers ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-05T00:33:58Z)

UM-Duke Gameday; McCarthy not here, Cain starts at MLB

DURHAM, N.C. — The weather is great up here in the Tar Heel State, sunny with completely clear skies. As for the atmosphere at Wallace Wade Stadium, now I have a better understanding of why Coach Randy Shannon described it as one that can "lull you to ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-16T17:46:02Z)

Barnes and Deal battle for South Georgia

ALMA, GA. — The sun was barely up when Nathan Deal arrived in the sleepy south Georgia town of Alma and began shaking hands with Republicans who'd gathered to meet their nominee for governor. Later that same day, Democrat Roy Barnes was in Tifton wooing ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-16T15:15:43Z)

Merkel: German multiculturalism 'utterly failed'

Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" are feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of young ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T19:17:54Z)

South Georgia holds key in governor's race

ALMA, Ga. --- The sun was barely up on a recent weekday morning when Nathan Deal arrived at the Blueberry Inn in this sleepy south Georgia town and began shaking hands with the Republican faithful who had gathered over coffee to meet their nominee for ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-17T05:27:33Z)

I hate it, but SEC way down

I hate to admit it, but the SEC is not a great conference this year. To anyone that cares about being objective, here is a breakdown and ranking of the SEC: 1. Auburn : Undefeated. The top of the SEC. But their defense is beyond terrible. A back up AR qb ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-17T16:18:57Z)

Charleston County deputy injured in car accident

MONCKS CORNER, SC (WCSC) – A Charleston County Deputy was involved in a car accident Saturday night on U-S 52 near Cypress Gardens. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the deputy was heading south bound on 52 when his patrol car slid across ... (Source: WIS-TV 2010-10-17T18:34:57Z)

Denard Robinson will test Iowa's stingy defense

Ann Arbor — It's been two weeks since Iowa took the field. And that means it's had plenty of time to think about how to stop Michigan sophomore sensation, quarterback Denard Robinson. Robinson, who had 301 yards offense last week against Michigan State ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-16T19:33:24Z)

Boswell, Zaun defend attack ads

Democratic Congressman Leonard Boswell and his Republican challenger, Brad Zaun, are defending the attack ads each is running against the other this campaign season. One ad criticizes Zaun's call for personal responsibility on the part of flood victims ... (Source: Radio Iowa 2010-10-16T06:26:00Z)

Boswell, Zaun offer stark contrast in 3rd District

JOHNSTON - Democratic Rep. Leonard Boswell and Republican challenger Brad Zaun disagreed Friday over the economy, aide to farmers and the alternative energy industry during a televised interview. The candidates in central Iowa's 3rd congressional district ... (Source: Times-Republican 2010-10-17T06:03:20Z)

Countrywide execs strike deal with SEC

LOS ANGELES - Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial Corp., struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of fraud and insider trading. Mozilo, 71, and two former top ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T01:53:59Z)

Miami Hurricanes earn unimpressive victory over Duke

DURHAM, N.C. - Coming off their humiliating loss to Florida State, the Miami Hurricanes turned in a lifeless performance in a 28-13 victory over Duke on Saturday. The win is unlikely to appease frustrated UM fans, who spent much of last week venting ... (Source: Palm Beach Interactive 2010-10-16T23:08:09Z)

Lindsay Lohan's mother shopping post rehab interview

Washington, Oct 16 : If reports are to be believed, then Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina is trying to cash in on her daughter's rehab stint. Dina is trying to set up a deal that would include allowing cameras to film her as she went to the Betty Ford Center ... (Source: New Kerala 2010-10-16T13:35:30Z)

TMZ: Lohan's mom shopping interview

LOS ANGELES, Oct 16, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Lindsay Lohan's mother is seeking a five-figure payout for an interview after she visits her singer-actress daughter in rehab, TMZ reported Saturday. "We're told Dina is trying to set up a deal that would ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-10-16T22:39:31Z)

Sunni, Shiite groups in Iraq closer to agreement on new government

That new authority would broaden the presidency's mostly ceremonial role to include foreign policy, defense and energy sectors, said a senior official inside the largely Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc. The deal would stop Iraqiya's planned boycott of a Maliki ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-05T03:11:27Z)

Lindsay Lohan's rehab stint making mom richer?

If reports are to be believed, then Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina is trying to cash in on her daughter's rehab stint. Dina is trying to set up a deal that would include allowing cameras to film her as she went to the Betty Ford Center this weekend. Some ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-10-16T15:44:21Z)

Former Anti-Gambling State South Carolina Moving Towards Casinos

South Carolina is one of the southern states that has for a long time discouraged gambling. Lawmakers for years have turned away the idea of bringing increased regulated gambling to the state, but as the economy continues to falter, that stance is changing ... (Source: Casino Gambling Web 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

UM-Duke Gameday; Cain replaces McCarthy as starter

DURHAM, N.C. — The weather is great up here in the Tar Heel State, sunny with completely clear skies. As for the atmosphere at Wallace Wade Stadium, now I have a better understanding of why Coach Randy Shannon described it as one that can "lull you to ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-10-16T16:55:55Z)

German Railway Controversy Sends Angela Merkel Off Track

When an image of Dietrich Wagner, a 66 year-old pensioner, was beamed across Germany on September 30, the ongoing protests in Stuttgart against a controversial railway project took on a more troubling dimension. Wagner was one of thousands of protesters ... (Source: Time 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Know the foe: Iowa now has to deal with Michigan QB Denard Robinson

IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 15 Iowa has perhaps the nation's best defense, a unit led by a ferocious front four and an opportunistic secondary. Michigan has perhaps the nation's best offensive weapon in quarterback Denard Robinson, who's barely been ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-14T00:16:08Z)

Ex-Countrywide executives settle with SEC, avoid trial

LOS ANGELES -- Angelo Mozilo, who presided over the spectacular rise and devastating fall of Countrywide Financial, struck a deal Friday to avoid going to trial next week on accusations of investor fraud and insider trading. The 71-year-old Mozilo and two ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T03:48:31Z)

Orloff the key for Spartans

With all the distractions and potential excuses swirling around Lawrence Academy, "The General'' made sure his team kept its eyes on the prize. Quarterback Mike Orloff, whose nickname is derived from his leadership skills, led by example yesterday in ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-17T12:01:15Z)

Boswell, Zaun race gets hot in IPTV interview

U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell and Republican challenger Brad Zaun quarreled Friday over renewable fuels, health care reform and campaign tactics in a joint appearance on Iowa Public Television. Both candidates for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. House ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-10-16T12:38:14Z)

German integration debate heats up

Chancellor Angela Merkel's declaration that Germany's attempts to build a multicultural society had "utterly failed" is feeding a growing debate over how to deal with the millions of foreigners who call the country home. Merkel told a meeting of young ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T16:18:57Z)

Bradford looks like real deal to Hawks

ST. LOUIS – Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford passed the eyeball test, according to players on the Seattle Seahawks' defense. Bradford finished Sunday with the biggest passing game of his short pro career, completing 23 of 41 passes for 289 yards and two ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-10-04T07:51:49Z)

Mistakes doom Wolverines in 38-28 loss to Iowa

Ann Arbor — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has said it before, and he said it again Saturday. "We're not good enough to make mistakes and beat anybody," Rodriguez said. Never did that seem truer than against Iowa on Saturday. The Wolverines lost for the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-17T05:06:04Z)

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