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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 6:40 pm

Football roundup: Greene's TD caps CV's rally past Waverly

Chenango Valley came back from an eight-point halftime deficit Saturday to defeat visiting Waverly, 28-21, in a non-division game between Section 4 Football Conference schools. Adam Greene capped off a 77-yard drive in the fourth quarter with a 6-yard ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-10-17T03:54:29Z)

Fox pulls channels off Cablevision, threatening baseball playoffs for NY, Philly viewers

News Corp.'s Fox pulled its channels off Cablevision early Saturday after the companies' programming deal expired and negotiations for a new one stalled, threatening broadcasts of baseball playoffs for some 3 million Cablevision subscribers in New York and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-16T11:05:10Z)

New efforts under way to aid small businesses

For small businesses, it sure seems like a backward sort of economic recovery. Even as the big banks wade in bailout money and boost executive bonuses, small businesses are feeling the same old recessionary blues -- credit lines are still being cut, new ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-18T11:31:26Z)

With statehood, Palestine ready to end all claims against Israel

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinians are willing to end all historic claims against Israel once they get their state as part of a peace deal. An end-of-claims declaration is a long-standing Israeli demand ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-10-17T22:59:49Z)

Northeast in $4.3 Billion Stock Deal for NStar

8:31 a.m. | Updated Northeast Utilities said on Monday that it had agreed to acquire NStar for $4.3 billion in stock in a merger that would create one of the biggest power utility companies in the country. The deal is among the largest utility mergers this ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-18T15:34:49Z)

Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs San Francisco 49ers live HD coverage of NFL 2010 online Week 5 Match.

Live Football. online on your PC. Live streaming football and all other sports feeds. Support . 24/7 support and development from a dedicated team. Free Software . All of the software you need to get the full benefits of our service. So watch and enjoy San ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-10T21:13:35Z)

Wolverines lead at the half but fall 28-21 to CV

HILLCREST, N.Y. - The Waverly Wolverines showed no signs of the long season they have endured on Saturday afternoon as they journeyed to the northern suburbs of Binghamton to take on the Chenango Valley Warriors, already crowned the champion of Section 4 ... (Source: Daily Review & Sunday Review 2010-10-17T08:40:49Z)

Abbas: Claims to end with statehood

JERUSALEM (AP) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday that the Palestinians are willing to end all historic claims against Israel once they get their state as part of a peace deal. An end-of-claims declaration is a long-standing Israeli ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-18T10:34:10Z)

Bottom line for FIFA: the good of the game

Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is ''For the Good of the Game,'' because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers live online NFL 2010 HD sopcast video Match on ...

Live Football. online on your PC. Live streaming football and all other sports feeds. Support . 24/7 support and development from a dedicated team. Free Software . All of the software you need to get the full benefits of our service. (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-17T12:58:31Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17 bln deal as it ramps up projects tied to renewables

Northeast Utilities will buy Nstar for $4.17 billion, forming one of the nation's biggest utility companies with 3.5 million electric and gas customers in three New England states. The acquisition should help Northeast pay for large transmission projects ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-18T14:37:33Z)

U.S. Hikers Spend 444th Day in Prison in Iran

Fattal's brother Alex said it's a milestone the hikers and their families never expected to reach. But it's now clear they will add to it. Iranian officials tell ABC News they will face trial for spying. The hikers' continued detention stands in contrast ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

Fox, Cablevision trying to settle dispute in time for games

NEW YORK -- News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T19:04:46Z)

BP in deal to sell $1.8 billion of assets in Venezuela, Vietnam to its Russian joint venture

MOSCOW (AP) — British oil company BP has agreed to sell its energy assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its Russian joint venture for $1.8 billion, the companies said in a statement Monday. The deal is part of a series of sales BP PLC is making to help pay ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-18T11:38:35Z)

Under freedom deal, American visits site of Iran blast

TEHRAN, Iran -- An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event Sunday that could carry propaganda value at home ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-18T04:43:25Z)

Chenango Valley comes back to beat Waverly

BINGHAMTON — The Waverly football squad came up with big plays in the first half of Saturday's game at Chenango Valley. The Wolverines jumped out to a 21-13 halftime lead, but the host Warriors scored 15 unanswered points in the final two quarters and ... (Source: Morning Times 2010-10-18T12:35:51Z)

Northeast Utilities to buy Nstar in $4.17B deal

BOSTON  -- Northeast Utilities will buy New England energy company Nstar in a stock-for-stock deal valued at $4.17 billion, forming one of the biggest utility companies in the country. The combined company, will own six regulated gas and electric ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T13:40:17Z)

Green Bay Packers Miami Dolphins live online NFL 2010 HD

Live Football. online on your PC. Live streaming football and all other sports feeds. Support . 24/7 support and development from a dedicated team. Free Software . All of the software you need to get the full benefits of our service The NFL Regular Season ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-17T16:54:44Z)

Obama signs small business jobs act

President Barack Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act into law, calling it "the most significant step on behalf of our small businesses in more than a decade." The legislation also is likely the last legislative victory the president will see for a ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-16T07:51:54Z)

American visits Iran blast site under freedom deal

TEHRAN, Iran—An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in Tehran's main prison visited survivors of a deadly 2008 mosque bombing as a condition of his release in a scripted event that could carry propaganda value at home. Iranian ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-18T12:50:10Z)

Valley businesses get a boost

A new law aimed at helping small businesses preserve and create jobs means more Valley entrepreneurs will qualify for more and bigger loans backed by the federal government. After Congress passed the Small Business Jobs Act in late September, the U.S ... (Source: Merced Sun-Star 2010-10-18T12:50:10Z)

FIFA asks for quick actions in votes-for-sales case

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA has launched a formal investigation into allegations that two executive committee members had offered to sell votes in the in the contest to host the 2018 World Cup. "(FIFA) has asked the chairman of the ethics committee to act ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-18T17:36:30Z)

Overtime heartbreak: Green Bay Packers fall to Miami Dolphins

Nowhere through the first six weeks of the season, at least not when it matters most, such as getting into the end zone when there's a chance to open a decent lead or driving for the game-winning score in overtime. That was the story Sunday at sold-out ... (Source: Herald Times Reporter 2010-10-18T09:36:54Z)

In judging votes-for-sale allegations, FIFA must act for the good of the game or change

PARIS - Of the catchy slogans that soccer's custodians at FIFA have coined over the years, the best is "For the Good of the Game," because that describes, exactly, the moral, ethical and sporting yardstick by which they are measured. It means that FIFA and ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T22:30:00Z)

Dolphins-Packers Preview

The Green Bay Packers entered the season with high hopes of making a Super Bowl run, but they've had to work through major inconsistency throughout their first five games. Their growing list of injuries may present an even bigger challenge. Although Aaron ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-15T19:27:26Z)

Fox, Cablevision back at table as blackout looms

News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said today they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New York and ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-16T17:10:14Z)

BP sells Venezuela, Vietnam assets

MOSCOW - BP's Russian joint venture says it has reached a US$1.8 billion deal to buy BP's energy assets in Venezuela and Vietnam. TNK-BP said in a statement Monday that it will finance the purchase with its own funds. It said it will make the first $1 ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-10-18T09:08:16Z)

BP sells assets to Russia unit

British oil company BP has agreed to sell its energy assets in Venezuela and Vietnam to its Russian joint venture for $US1.8 billion ($A1.82 billion), the companies said in a statement on Monday. The deal is part of a series of sales BP PLC is making to ... (Source: Skynews.com 2010-10-18T23:34:25Z)

Abbas: Palestinians ready to end all historic claims against Israel once they get their state

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinians are willing to end all historic claims against Israel once they get their state as part of a peace deal. An end-of-claims declaration is a long-standing Israeli demand, and Abbas addressed the issue ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-10-17T21:48:14Z)

Dolphins nip Packers in OT to remain unbeaten on road

Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Dan Carpenter kicked a 44-yard field goal just under six minutes into overtime to lift the Miami Dolphins to a 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. A trade of punts to start the extra period left the ... (Source: WBIR 2010-10-18T16:32:05Z)

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