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Deals of the Hour / October 19, 2010, 5:40 am

Manchester United can't quiet rumors of Rooney exit

LONDON -- Manchester United's insistence that Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January has failed to quell widespread speculation by British media that the England striker is on his way out of Old Trafford following a bust up with manager Alex Ferguson ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-19T06:08:07Z)

Two New Kimball(R) Office Lounge Series Offer Increased Functionality, Elegant Style

JASPER, Ind., Oct 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Kimball(R) Office is excited to announce the availability of two new lounge series, Villa(TM) and Enjoy(TM); both complement offices and facilities looking for open plan and private office solutions ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-10-18T21:32:44Z)

Row rages over Yossi injury

Chelsea and the Israel football federation are at loggerheads over the Achilles tendon injury to Yossi Benayoun. The Israeli midfielder is facing the rest of the season on the sidelines after picking up the injury, which Chelsea claim he got on ... (Source: EatSleepSport 2010-10-18T09:36:54Z)

GlaxoSmithKline To Collaborate On Gene Therapy For Rare Diseases

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK.LN), a global healthcare group announced Monday with Fondazione Telethon and Fondazione San Raffaele a new strategic alliance to research and develop novel treatments to address rare genetic disorders, using ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-18T11:52:54Z)

Israel deny Blues' Benayoun claims

The Israel Football Association have disputed Chelsea's claims that Yossi Benayoun suffered an Achilles tendon tear on international duty. Benayoun is facing up to six months on the sidelines with the injury but the IFA insisted he arrived from England ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T11:09:57Z)

New Jail To Open In Northern Kentucky

COVINGTON, Ky. -- A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square-foot ... (Source: WLKY.com 2010-10-18T14:51:52Z)

Two New Kimball® Office Lounge Series Offer Increased Functionality, Elegant Style

JASPER, Ind. , Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimball ® Office is excited to announce the availability of two new lounge series, Villa™ and Enjoy™; both complement offices and facilities looking for open plan and private office solutions. Orders for the new ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-18T18:55:15Z)

United Technologies To Acquire Clipper Windpower - Update

(RTTNews) - Monday, diversified conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTX: News ), which owns around 49.9% of California-based Clipper Windpower Plc (CWP.L: News ), said it would acquire remaining shares of Clipper for 65 pence per share, which is GBP 70 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-18T14:51:52Z)

Chelsea news - Blues alerted by Rooney exit talk, Israel FA: Benayoun already injured, Essien ...

Israel FA: Benayoun already injured. The Israeli FA have insisted Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun did suffer an injury while with the national side, but that he arrived with the tendon already torn, according to Football News . A spokesman for the IFA ... (Source: A different League 2010-10-18T13:11:39Z)

United Technologies To Buy Remaining Shares Of Clipper For About $112 Mln

(RTTNews) - United Technologies Corp. (UTX: News ) announced an agreement with the management and independent members of the board of directors of Clipper Windpower Plc, a wind turbine manufacturer, on the terms of a cash offer by UTC to acquire all ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-18T11:09:57Z)

UAW studies Navistar offer

SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Wednesday, United Auto Workers Local 402 Bargaining Committee members will review the tentative national contract struck this weekend with truck maker Navistar International. Navistar runs a medium-truck production and cab ... (Source: Springfield News Sun 2010-10-19T00:10:12Z)

New Northern Ky. Jail to Open

COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-10-18T19:52:31Z)

New Kenton Co. Jail To Offer Tour

COVINGTON -- A new $41 million jail in northern Kentucky will open to the public for tours, with inmates expected to move in next month. The public can tour the Kenton County Detention Center from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24. The one-story, 163,000-square-foot jail ... (Source: WLWT 5 2010-10-18T12:21:32Z)

DioGuardi takes on Gillibrand armed with numbers

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Joe DioGuardi slips easily into accountant mode on the campaign trail. Facts and figures roll off his tongue. On a recent stop in downtown Albany, the certified public accountant and former congressman ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-17T21:55:23Z)

Navistar Lays Off 250 Workers At Springfield, Ohio, Plant

CHICAGO -(Dow Jones)- Truck maker Navistar International Inc. ( NAV ) laid off 250 assembly line workers Friday at its Springfield, Ohio, plant, as the company and the United Auto Workers union continue to negotiate a new contract. The layoffs, which take ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-08T23:53:26Z)

UPDATE: Glaxo Rare Disease Unit To Target Around 200 Disorders

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Reflecting a growing push into rare diseases by big drug makers, GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) Monday said it has identified around 200 such disorders that offer the best opportunity for clinical, regulatory and commercial success. Marc ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T14:44:42Z)

GlaxoSmithKline Rare Disease Unit To Target Around 200 Disorders

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Reflecting a growing push into rare diseases by big drug makers, GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) Monday said it has identified around 200 such disorders that offer the best opportunity for clinical, regulatory and commercial success. Marc ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-18T12:57:20Z)

New 'Paranormal Activity 2' Clip Mentions Micah and Features Katie

Katie, with a little boy on her lap, says Micah is not up for hanging out that day and therefore he is not seen in the video. A new clip from " Paranormal Activity 2 " has made its way out via Apple. The short clip features Katie, who appeared in ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-10-19T06:43:55Z)

Navistar Lays off 250 Workers at Ohio Truck Plant

Navistar International Corp. sent about 250 layoff notices to workers at an Ohio truck assembly plant, the Springfield (Ohio) News Sun newspaper reported. The notices were given Friday to about United Auto Workers employees at the company's Springfield ... (Source: Transport Topics Online 2010-10-12T13:18:46Z)

Gillibrand reports $3.5 million for NY Senate race

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday reported a 10-fold financial advantage in her race for election, with $3.5 million in campaign cash compared to about $347,000 on hand for Republican challenger Joe DioGuardi. The Democratic ... (Source: Troy Record 2010-10-19T08:09:49Z)

Kirsten Gillibrand, Joe DioGuardi offer contrasting views

NEW YORK — Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican rival Joe DioGuardi clashed over health care, terror trials and each other's trustworthiness in their first debate Friday. Gillibrand, a former upstate New York House member appointed to ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-16T09:03:29Z)

Paranormal Activity 2 - Horror Comes Calling ... LISTEN NOW!

So here we are at approximately 10:53pm PST in the Dread Central offices when suddenly the phone rings. It's a local number. Coronado, California to be exact. We answer and what's on the other end of the phone line? A very worried Katie Featherston trying ... (Source: DREAD CENTRAL.COM 2010-10-19T07:05:23Z)

Jenkins, Hudspeth square off on taxes, stimulus

JOPLIN, Mo. — Dueling approaches to job creation and the stimulus have marked the midterm election race in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, of Topeka, is seeking a second term against Democratic opponent ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-10-18T04:43:25Z)

Republican Jenkins, Democrat Hudspeth agree jobs, health care central in Kansas 2nd District

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The size of Kansas' 2nd Congressional District is symbolic of the challenge facing Democrat Cheryl Hudspeth in her bid to unseat incumbent Republican Lynn Jenkins. Hudspeth comes from Girard in the southeast corner of the state and ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-10-18T23:41:34Z)

Carl Junction council to discuss Briarbrook offer

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The City Council is not expected to take any formal action Tuesday on an offer to buy 95 acres of the Briarbrook golf course. But council members are slated to discuss the offer from BBG Corp., which lists a purchase price for the ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-10-18T20:35:28Z)

Two New Kimball Office Lounge Series Offer Increased Functionality, Elegant Style

JASPER, Ind. , Oct. 18 -- Kimball ® Office is excited to announce the availability of two new lounge series, Villa? and Enjoy?; both complement offices and facilities looking for open plan and private office solutions. Orders for the new seating products ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-18T19:02:24Z)

UTC Offers To Acquire Remaining Interest in Clipper Windpower

United Technologies Corp. has reached agreement with the management and independent members of the board of directors of Clipper Windpower Plc (CWPL) on the terms of a cash offer by UTC to acquire all remaining shares of Clipper. Clipper is a California ... (Source: Power Pulse.Net 2010-10-18T20:13:59Z)

Manchester United can't quiet talk of Rooney's exit

LONDON - Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January, but speculation persists that England's star striker is on his way out after a dispute with manager Alex Ferguson. British newspapers reported Monday that Rooney has told the club ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-18T21:11:15Z)

Dread Central Presents Paranormal Activity 2 This Wednesday at Midnight in San Diego

Paranormal Activity turned into a worldwide phenomenon last year when the little ghost story set in San Diego terrified audiences here and abroad. Now to thank both the city and its fans Dread Central will be hosting the demanded midnight screening of the ... (Source: DREAD CENTRAL.COM 2010-10-18T23:41:34Z)

Man United fails to quell speculation that Rooney will quit following dispute with Ferguson

LONDON - Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January, but speculation persists that England's star striker is on his way out after a dispute with manager Alex Ferguson. British newspapers reported Monday that Rooney has told the club ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-18T16:46:24Z)

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