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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 4:42 pm

Apple's iPad contributes to slow growth in personal-computer sales

SAN FRANCISCO -- Few companies can disrupt an entire industry with a single product launch. But Apple, whose history is filled with such game-changing moments, has done it again with its iPad tablet. Apple's iPad has rattled the technology world by causing ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-14T15:53:52Z)

MLS: FC Dallas now unbeaten in record 19 straight

FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- David Ferreira and Milton Rodriguez each scored a goal, and FC Dallas set an MLS record for the longest unbeaten streak in a single season at 19 games Saturday with a 2-2 tie against the Colorado Rapids. FC Dallas (12-2-14) also ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-11T03:18:39Z)

Grandma's Ashes Sold at Florida Yard Sale

A bargain hunter in Fort Walton Beach walked away from a recent yard sale with Grandma Marge's ashes. Some of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend yard sale hosted by ... (Source: WOKV.com 2010-10-14T10:24:35Z)

For Apple, the News Keeps Getting Better

Apple LAST WEEK crossed the $300 level, driving its market cap north of $275 billion. With another 20% move, the company (ticker: AAPL) could surpass ExxonMobil (XOM) as the most valuable in this part of the Milky Way. I doubt it will take too long. Apple ... (Source: Barron's Online 2010-10-16T11:05:10Z)

Santos Wins Whelen Modified Tour; Christopher Wins Finale At Thompson

— Anybody questioning the singular focus of Bobby Santos III behind the wheel of a race car need only look to the post-race festivities Sunday at Thompson International Speedway to understand fully his drive to win. As his team began wildly celebrating ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-18T02:27:24Z)

18-year-old killed in Perry County crash

A young woman from Junction City was killed early yesterday after a carful of young adults went off the road in Perry County. At 4:13 a.m., Curtis L. Dozier, 19, of Lancaster, was driving west on Royalton Road near Somerset in Amanda Township when his ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-17T10:13:53Z)

KE$HA BLASTS VOICE CRITIC

KE$HA has angrily lashed out at a music reviewer who questioned her singing ability on new album CANNIBAL - insisting her voice is her best quality. The Tik Tok hitmaker was furious when an otherwise positive critique of her forthcoming release ended with ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-15T18:30:10Z)

Fatal Car Accident in Fairfield County

A woman is dead after a one-vehicle accident in Fairfield County. The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash, which occurred on State Route 1668 near the Village of Somerset in Perry County. Troopers say at around ... (Source: WHIZ 2010-10-16T19:26:15Z)

IPad Impact: Tablets contribute to PC market pain

Few companies can disrupt an entire industry with a single product launch. But Apple Inc., whose history is filled with such game-changing moments, has done it again with its iPad tablet. Apple's iPad has rattled the technology world by causing many ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T00:44:46Z)

Bobby Santos III Celebrates Rough Day With Whelen Modified Tour Title At Thompson; Ted ...

THOMPSON - Anybody questioning the singular focus of Bobby Santos III behind the wheel of a racecar need only look to the post-race festivities Sunday at Thompson International Speedway following the World Series of Speedway Racing 150 to understand fully ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-17T23:14:08Z)

Special touches can create an extraordinary bathroom

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-17T13:27:09Z)

Ke$ha Goes 'Hard' On New Single, 'We R Who We R'

Ke$ha has found a chart-topping formula — combine killer beats with lyrics about super-fun parties and hot pants. And her latest single, "We R Who We R," certainly fits that mold. While the song doesn't veer much from prior club bangers like "Tik Tok ... (Source: MTV 2010-10-15T13:51:00Z)

Grandma's ashes accidentally sold

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter walked away with them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-15T08:57:30Z)

Bathrooms on a budget

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-16T17:24:33Z)

Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees rally in eighth inning, beat Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 1

ARLINGTON, Texas - The New York Yankees are already making it look like the 1990s all over again for Texas. Alex Rodriguez scooted home soon after his two-run single that nearly was a double-play grounder, and the Yankees rallied for five runs in the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-16T06:54:38Z)

Special touches can create a beautiful bathroom

Five years ago, the ideal master bathroom was supposed to be large and lavish, with a huge Jacuzzi tub and a mile-long marble vanity. Times have changed, of course, and so have budgets. "Everyone's scaling down in every single room," says Sabrina Soto, a ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-14T00:51:56Z)

Birdsboro woman killed in Amity Township crash

A 24-year-old Birdsboro woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Amity Township early Saturday morning. Justine Fultz was pronounced dead by doctors at Reading Hospital at 2:26 a.m., according to officials at the Berks County Coroner's Office ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-10-16T14:39:55Z)

Ashes of 'Grandma' mistakenly sold at yard sale

Grandma Marge's ashes weren't for sale, but a bargain hunter in Florida got them anyway. A touch of Grandma Marge was put in a potted violet, her favorite plant, after her death. The plant was accidentally sold at a weekend yard sale in Fort Walton Beach ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-10-15T08:00:14Z)

FC Dallas ties Colorado 2-2, sets MLS record with 19-game unbeaten streak in 1 season

FRISCO, Texas - David Ferreira and Milton Rodriguez each scored a goal, and FC Dallas set an MLS record for the longest unbeaten streak in a single season at 19 games Saturday with a 2-2 tie against the Colorado Rapids. FC Dallas (12-2-14) also equaled the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T02:22:34Z)

Single Focus: Championship Chasing Bobby Santos III Takes Pole For Whelen Modified Tour ...

THOMPSON - A congratulatory pat on the back from his car owner Bob Garbarino elicited a smile across the face of driver Bobby Santos III after qualifying Saturday at Thompson International Speedway for Sunday's Whelen Modified Tour season ending World ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-16T20:59:18Z)

Some Sand in the Gears of Securitizing

Every single court challenge to the standing of MERS in the foreclosure process has been upheld, either in the initial court proceeding or upon appeal, when proper evidence is presented before the court," she said in an e-mail. Asked about the Arkansas ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-18T23:41:34Z)

Los Angeles Galaxy 1-3 Colorado Rapids

The Rapids (12-8-9) also benefitted from an own goal. New England's 1-0 victory over Kansas City ensured the Rapids' berth. Edson Buddle scored for the Galaxy (17-7-5), which leads Real Salt Lake by one point with one game left in the race for the league's ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-17T09:16:37Z)

Yankees rally past Rangers to take ALCS opener

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The New York Yankees are already making it look like the 1990s all over again for Texas. Alex Rodriguez scooted home soon after his two-run single that nearly was a double-play grounder, and the Yankees rallied for five runs in the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T20:09:12Z)

Listen To Ke$ha's New Single "We R Who We R"

Have u heard the fir$t $ingle "We R Who We R" off Ke$ha 's n3w album Cannibal ? Her new track "We R Who We R" features the same hipster beats and glitter pop that made "Tik Tok" such a huge hit. Ke$ha dedicated the song to the recent gay teen suicides. She ... (Source: DailyFill 2010-10-15T22:40:42Z)

Perry Teen Killed In Single-Car Rollover

A passenger in a car that went off the road in Fairfield County early Saturday morning was pronounced dead of her injuries at the scene of the crash. She was identified as Samantha K. Thompson, 18, of Junction City. According to information from th ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T20:16:21Z)

Birdsboro woman, 24, thrown from vehicle, killed in Amity crash

A 24-year-old Birdsboro woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Amity Township early Saturday morning. The Berks County Coroner's Office identified her as Justine Fultz. She was pronounced dead by doctors at Reading Hospital at 2:26 a.m., said ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-10-16T16:12:59Z)

Birdsboro woman killed in Amity crash

AMITY — A 24-year-old Birdsboro woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Amity Township early Saturday morning. The Berks County coroner's office identified the woman who was killed as Justine Fultz, who Amity Township police said was the driver and ... (Source: Pottstown Mercury 2010-10-17T14:53:03Z)

A dream evening turns into a nightmare as Rangers blow lead

Yet they took control of the game, anyway. Leading 5-1, Wilson surrendered an infield single to Brett Gardner to start the inning. It was a great hustle play by the Yankees speedster, but Rangers first baseman Jorge Cantu allowed it to happen when he ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T14:39:55Z)

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