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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 1:42 pm

Canadian Premiere of Off-Broadway Hit Fifty Words at The Freestanding Room

MONTREAL - RPR - 10/15/10 - The Freestanding Room : presents the Canadian Premiere of the Off-Broadway hit Fifty Words by Michael Weller The team that brought you Women of Manhattan and Autobahn teams up with the director of My Pregnant Brother to bring ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-15T03:13:55Z)

Amanda Jesse and Thomas Ridgely

Amanda Lynn Jesse and Thomas Eric Ridgely were married Wednesday in the Town of Milton, N.Y. Carlos M. Calderon III, a town justice there, officiated at the courthouse. The bride, 30, and the bridegroom, 31, met at Indiana University , from which they both ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-17T01:52:48Z)

Sizemore's wife pleads guilty to tax evasion

SALEM (AP) - The wife of Oregon tax activist Bill Sizemore pleaded guilty Friday to one count of tax evasion in a case involving identical charges against her husband. Cindy Sizemore appeared briefly in Marion County Circuit Court in the first of separate ... (Source: World Link 2010-10-16T21:06:28Z)

AIDS Walk Los Angeles raises nearly $3 million

LOS ANGELES - About 30,000 people, including celebrities and elected officials, raised almost $2.9 million Sunday for research and AIDS patient assistance at the AIDS Walk Los Angeles. A big crowd turned out in drizzly, gray skies at West Hollywood Park to ... (Source: Whittier Daily News 2010-10-18T04:21:56Z)

Discount Stores Crop Up in Manhattan's Elite Neighborhoods

Benefiting from falling commercial rents and recession-driven demand, discount clothing stores are emerging from the fringes of New York real estate and opening branches along fashionable avenues and in luxury developments. "Now is the right time for our ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-11T23:57:02Z)

Strong turnout for AIDS Walk in WeHo

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- The wet weather Sunday didn't keep thousands of Angelenos from filling West Hollywood streets for the 26th Annual AIDS Walk. The fundraiser spanned 6.2 miles and is expected to reel in nearly $3 million to help treat and ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-18T06:52:15Z)

Jacksonville shatters several school records in rout

VALPARAISO, Ind. - Josh McGregor threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns and Rudell Small ran for three scores as Jacksonville routed Valparaiso 86-7 on Saturday. It was the highest scoring game for the Dolphins (6-1, 4-0 Pioneer League), beating their ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T01:15:49Z)

Dodgers find cash for pitcher Ted Lilly

So it turns out the Los Angeles Dodgers have enough money to offer multiyear contracts. While awaiting a ruling in owner Frank McCourt's divorce trial, the Dodgers agreed to terms on a new contract with left-hander Ted Lilly, according to baseball ... (Source: Olympian 2010-10-17T15:50:19Z)

Energy workers walk out

PARIS - French oil workers expanded a strike Friday over government plans to raise the retirement age, while European discontent over belt-tightening measures flared in Portugal, Italy, and Greece. All of France's oil refineries were on strike, and the ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-16T07:01:47Z)

DODGERS RECAP: Colletti doesn't expect wholesale changes

LOS ANGELES - Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says he doesn't know how much money he can spend to improve the debt-riddled team in 2011, but he doesn't expect major upheaval of the roster. Colletti met Monday with incoming manager Don Mattingly and ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-10-05T05:41:47Z)

Report: SEC investigating Calif. city's bond sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a probe into whether money generated by the sale of three bonds by the troubled Southern California city of Bell was properly used. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday the federal agency has asked for ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T00:56:43Z)

Sorry Xbox, PS3 to offer the ultimate Netflix experience

Yesterday brought some good news to US Playstation 3 owners who are also Netflix customers. First, the rumors of the Netflix disk going away were true and next week we'll be able to download a Netflix app that will sit in the Video column of the XMB. It is ... (Source: IT World 2010-10-15T12:17:56Z)

North Texas notebook: Defense improving for Mean Green

When North Texas head coach Todd Dodge looked back on the Mean Green's loss to Arkansas State last week, he saw more than just the problems that have plagued the team all season. He also saw some bright spots, especially in the way UNT played defensively ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-10-13T04:56:30Z)

Dodgers agree to three-year deal with Ted Lilly, sources say

LOS ANGELES So it turns out the Los Angeles Dodgers have enough money to offer multiyear contracts. While awaiting a ruling in owner Frank McCourt's divorce trial, the Dodgers agreed to terms on a new contract with left-hander Ted Lilly, according to ... (Source: Bellingham Herald 2010-10-17T03:18:42Z)

AIDS Walk draws 30,000; $2.9 million raised

WEST HOLLYWOOD -- About 30,000 people, including celebrities and elected officials, raised almost $2.9 million Sunday for research and AIDS patient assistance at the AIDS Walk Los Angeles. A big crowd turned out in drizzly, gray skies at West Hollywood ... (Source: Los Angeles Independent 2010-10-18T07:42:22Z)

Sony Sees 'Strong' Europe Christmas Sales; PS3 May Beat Targets

Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp., the maker of the PlayStation 3, sees "very, very strong" Christmas holiday sales for its video-game consoles in Europe, said Andrew House, head of Sony Computer Entertainment in the region. The company expects to ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-14T20:04:25Z)

Bill Sizemore's wife pleads guilty to tax evasion and won't have to testify against him

The wife of tax activist Bill Sizemore pleaded guilty Friday to failing to file income tax returns in a deal that keeps her out of prison and off the witness stand in her husband's upcoming trial for tax evasion. Cindy Sizemore appeared in Marion County ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-16T00:20:55Z)

Workers expand protests

PARIS — French oil workers expanded a strike Friday over government plans to raise the retirement age, while European discontent over belt-tightening measures flared up in Portugal, Italy and Greece. All of France's oil refineries were on strike, and the ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-10-16T07:51:54Z)

Amber Alert issued for Dodge City teen

An Amber Alert has been issued for Ana Caren Hernandez. The 14-year-old Dodge City teen was last seen Friday night around ten o'clock at Memorial Stadium. Hernandez is 5'6" tall, approx 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She is white. She was last ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-10-16T19:11:56Z)

Florida Pastor, Terry Jones Receives a New Car for Canceling Quran Burning

Terry Jones, the Florida pastor who threatened to burn the Quran, has received a new car for canceling his book burning. You will remember the story; Terry Jones threatened to burn several hundred copies of the Quran on September 11th setting off an ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-15T14:41:06Z)

Terry Jones wins car for canceling Quran burning

S OUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads, which ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-15T20:31:52Z)

Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old Dodge City girl

Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old Dodge City girl who disappeared last night. Ana Caren Hernandez was last seen by friends around 10 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. Ana is five feet six inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-16T18:57:37Z)

UNT's latest loss raises questions about program, Dodge's future

DENTON – North Texas' hopes for a winning season ended in stunning fashion Saturday in a loss that raised a whole lot of questions about the future of the program – not to mention the future of head coach Todd Dodge. UNT athletic director Rick ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-17T04:44:36Z)

Sizemore's wife admits tax dodge

The wife of Oregon anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore pleaded guilty Friday to one count of tax evasion in a case involving identical charges against her husband. Cindy Sizemore appeared briefly in Marion County Circuit Court in the first of separate hearings ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-10-17T04:15:58Z)

Strikes widen over French retirement reform

PARIS - French oil workers expanded a strike Friday over government plans to raise the retirement age to 62 from 60, while European discontent over belt-tightening measures flared up in Portugal, Italy and Greece. All of France's oil refineries were on ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T07:16:06Z)

Report: SEC investigating bond sales in Bell

LOS ANGELES—The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a probe into whether money generated by the sale of three bonds by the troubled city of Bell was properly used. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday the federal agency has asked for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-16T00:42:24Z)

NJ car dealer giving Fla. pastor a new Hyundai Accent for canceling Quran burning

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A New Jersey car dealer plans to keep his word after offering Florida pastor Terry Jones a new car if he promised to not burn a Quran. Brad Benson made the offer in one of his dealership's quirky radio ads. He says he was surprised ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-15T10:16:15Z)

How Bad Are PS3 Move Sales?

For the first time in this game-console generation, console manufacturers have the choice whether console-sales numbers are revealed or not, as NPD has decided to cripple the publicly available data of video-game sales and deny public access to hardware ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-10-16T22:10:53Z)

Dodge City Girl Found Safe

A 14-year-old Dodge City girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert Saturday has been found safe. A 14-year-old Dodge City girl is the subject of an Amber Alert after she was reported missing Friday. Ana Caren Hernandez was last seen at Memorial Stadium in ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-10-17T01:09:51Z)

Report: SEC investigating Calif. city's bond sales

(AP) LOS ANGELES - The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a probe into whether money generated by the sale of three bonds by the troubled Southern California city of Bell was properly used. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday the federal ... (Source: KSTP 2010-10-15T11:34:59Z)

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