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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 11:42 pm

Winless Bills prepared for anything vs. the Jets, the self-proclaimed AFC East bullies

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the New York Jets — the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies — are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division ... (Source: KTLA.com 2010-10-03T04:03:56Z)

Ottawa says hopeful on RIM deal with India

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's trade minister said on Friday he believes Research In Motion will be able to reach an agreement with India that gives police and security agencies access to encrypted BlackBerry communications. Peter Van Loan said after meeting ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-24T19:16:33Z)

Louisiana issues USD 600 million in special tax exempt bonds for Nucor project

The state's incentive package for Nucor Corporation's iron plant in St James Parish took a step forward when the State Bond Commission gave the company preliminary approval to issue USD 600 million in special tax exempt bonds. The bond authorization is ... (Source: SteelGuru 2010-09-20T04:33:40Z)

Rutgers pays tribute to Tyler Clementi

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University is paying tribute to a student who jumped to his death off the George Washington Bridge last week after his sexual encounter was secretly streamed online. Fans at the New Jersey school's homecoming game today ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-10-02T21:58:52Z)

Rutgers honors late student at homecoming game

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—Rutgers University has paid a public tribute at a football game to a student who committed suicide last week after his sexual encounter was secretly streamed online. Most in the crowd bowed their heads after a public address announcer ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-02T20:32:58Z)

Nucor nearer to receiving $30M from Louisiana

A change to Louisiana's construction budget is in the works, so steelmaker Nucor Corp. can receive $30 million from the state for its planned iron and steel plant in St. James Parish. The Interim Emergency Board - a panel of lawmakers and other state ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T20:48:28Z)

Eagles meet South Garland with first place in 10-5A on the line

Rowlett is coming off an emotional 17-14 victory over Sachse in which Chase Thrasher booted a field goal as time expired to give the Eagles a win on Homecoming. Any fears the Rowlett coaching staff might have of a letdown this week should be allayed by ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-09-30T20:28:10Z)

Shooting victim never fired at APD officer

An Austin police officer is on leave after shooting and killing a 16-year-old Hispanic teenager who pointed a revolver at him. It happened while police say the teen was attempting to burglarize a Big Lots store in South Austin. Earlier Friday, police said ... (Source: KVUE 2010-10-01T23:25:57Z)

Furious fourth spearheads Rowlett comeback past South Garland

GARLAND – Rowlett senior running back Treyvon Green came out of the second half on fire as he led the 25-21 comeback win against South Garland on Friday night at HBJ Stadium. The Eagles came roaring back in the fourth quarter after a 21-yard run by Green ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-10-02T05:38:11Z)

Californians frustrated by stop-sign-camera tickets

LOS ANGELES — Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-03T05:08:21Z)

10-5A FOOTBALL: Rowlett, South Garland rise above pack

Through two weeks, the parity the coaches talked about prior to the start of 10-5A play appears to coming to fruition. Six of the eight teams have won at least one district game, with only two undefeated squads in Rowlett and South Garland. After this week ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-09-30T20:28:10Z)

One person killed, second suspect in custody in officer-involved shooting

Update 11:15 a.m. : A 16-year-old burglary suspect has been shot and killed by police near a South Austin store and a 15-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, officials said this morning. Austin police Chief Art Acevedo said that 15-year-old male ... (Source: Austin American-Statesman 2010-10-01T18:03:49Z)

Fiscal plan takes shape

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-03T04:25:24Z)

Equestrian team at Minn. school show dedication

ST. PETER, Minn.—She gets it a lot. The puzzled looks. Eyes full of surprise. Comments such as "You're on what team?" By now, Paige Yahnke is used to it. After all, telling someone you're a member of the Gustavus Adolphus College equestrian team isn't ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-02T05:02:23Z)

Nucor deal may shift budget

A proposed Nucor iron facility in St. James Parish could throw the state's more than $4 billion construction budget out of balance. At the same time, the predicament could restore the governor's power over which construction projects move forward — a ... (Source: Baton Rouge Advocate 2010-09-19T04:20:32Z)

Jets look to bully Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the Jets — the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies — are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division — and maybe all ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-02T22:48:58Z)

Yankees-Red Sox Preview

For the New York Yankees , it was a relief to have clinched a playoff spot before spending the season's final weekend in Boston. Then, as the weekend began, they gained sole possession of the AL East lead without ever taking the field. The Yankees could ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-02T19:50:01Z)

Update 8:48 a.m. Sunday: Floods close Highway 22 South

St. Peter is somewhat landlocked Sunday morning because Highway 99 East, Highway 169 South and Highway 22 South are closed due to flooding. Motorists from the Mankato area can get to St. Peter using Highway 13 out of North Mankato to Highway 99, which is ... (Source: St. Peter Herald 2010-09-26T16:15:13Z)

India granted limited BlackBerry Messenger access

The maker of the BlackBerry smart phone has granted India's government manual access to its Messenger service and has promised automated access by Jan. 1, enabling authorities to track such messages in real time, the country's top interior ministry ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-01T19:36:53Z)

Yankees pitching coach wants Burnett to believe

BOSTON -- This is not about his curve ball, his two-seamer or any of his physical tools. This is not about his bloated 5.33 ERA or his $82.5 million contract. A.J. Burnett's start tonight against the Red Sox at Fenway Park is about one thing. Conviction ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-02T12:26:12Z)

Stop-sign cameras getting used more to enforce laws

LOS ANGELES -- Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through ... (Source: Daily Camera 2010-10-03T05:36:59Z)

AP News in Brief

US considers telling Americans in Europe to be vigilant due to fresh terror threats WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is considering telling U.S. citizens to be vigilant as they travel in Europe, updated guidance prompted by fresh al-Qaida ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-02T22:20:20Z)

Recap: Boston vs. NY Yankees

Text Size: Eric Patterson singled in Bill Hall in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. The Yankees had edged the Red Sox in 10 innings, 6-5, in ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-10-03T06:34:15Z)

Flooding in St. Peter leaving businesses high and dry

— A spate of sunny, dry days this week belies the residual wetness that continues to affect south-central Minnesota locales deluged by recent rains. For florist Mary Smith and other St. Peter merchants it's been deja vu all over again. After weathering ... (Source: Mankato Free Press 2010-09-29T03:25:44Z)

Austin police kill 1 burglary suspect, 2nd sought

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin police say one suspect has been killed and another is sought in an officer-involved shooting following a burglary at a discount store. Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer responding to a burglary call at the Big Lots ... (Source: KENS 5 2010-10-01T14:29:04Z)

India gets manual access to BlackBerry messenger

(Reuters) - The Indian government has manual access to chat communication on BlackBerry messenger services and expects to get automated access from Jan. 1, the country's top interior ministry official said Friday. India , which along with several other ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-01T16:45:05Z)

Details emerge on budget compromise

SACRAMENTO - After a record-long impasse, California legislators are set to vote this week on a no-new-taxes budget that relies on a combination of spending cuts and optimistic financial projections to close a $19 billion deficit. Details of the agreement ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-10-03T06:12:47Z)

Swaggering Jets head to Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Brace yourselves, Buffalo, coach Rex Ryan and the New York Jets - the self-proclaimed AFC East neighborhood bullies - are on their way. Brash and confident as ever, Ryan had no difficulty accepting the role of division - and maybe all ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-03T03:35:18Z)

Stop-sign cameras catch Southern California drivers off guard

LOS ANGELES - Ashley Wilson's mission to drive to a park above Beverly Hills and hike every morning for a week came with a cost that eclipses the burg's famously pricey lifestyle. After assuming that only wild creatures would witness her car roll through a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-03T05:51:18Z)

$19.1 billion budget deal reached in California

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers said Friday night that they have reached a deal to close the state's $19.1-billion deficit. Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), flanked by three other legislative leaders, proclaimed a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T04:26:36Z)

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