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Deals of the Hour / October 2, 2010, 4:43 pm

Tensions Between China and Japan Rise Again

HONG KONG — Tensions between China and Japan over the arrest of a Chinese trawler captain took another turn for the worse Sunday as Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan rejected China's repeated demand that Tokyo apologize and offer compensation for the ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-26T13:09:06Z)

Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee unveils jobs plan

GEORGIA, (AP) Democratic gubernatorial nominee Roy Barnes unveiled a jobs plan to jump start Georgia's sluggish economy. The proposal Barnes promoted Thursday would expand access to high-speed internet and invest $25 million to create a biomedical research ... (Source: Wrcbtv.com 2010-10-01T10:54:20Z)

65 years after WWII, a family blank is filled

AMERSFOORT, Netherlands — As a child, Frank Seiffers didn't have a fond impression of his older cousin, Cornelis Brouwenstijn. He says he thought of the young man as something of a scoundrel. Even after Brouwenstijn was arrested in World War II ... (Source: The State 2010-10-02T09:55:52Z)

California gov, legislative leaders reach budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders said they struck a comprehensive agreement after an intensive five-hour meeting Friday night, signaling an end to California's record-long budget stalemate after 93 days. No ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T07:54:11Z)

Republicans Offer Their Agenda for Midterm Elections

STERLING, Va. — House Republicans offered their "Pledge to America," a combination campaign platform and legislative agenda, on Thursday morning, saying that jobs will return if spending slows and taxes come down. Representative John Boehner of Ohio ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-23T15:21:31Z)

More hotels offer 2-tiered Wi-Fi: Slow costs less than fast

Some upscale hotels are offering price options for going online: basic Wi-Fi service for free or at a reduced price to guests for checking e-mail, or better service at a higher cost for guests who want a faster connection. As airports and restaurants ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-21T21:36:07Z)

Business Briefs: Community Health acquisition OK'd

Community Health Systems said it completed its acquisition of Youngstown, Ohio,-based Forum Health after receiving approval from Ohio's attorney general and a bankruptcy judge. The Franklin-based hospital chain won bidding for assets of Forum that includes ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-02T07:11:14Z)

Barnes outlines jobs plan

ATLANTA — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Roy Barnes unveiled a jobs plan to jump start Georgia's sluggish economy. The proposal Barnes promoted on Thursday would expand access to high-speed Internet and invest $25 million to create a biomedical ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-30T22:15:33Z)

Vice president in California to back Boxer, McNerney

LAGUNA BEACH — Vice President Joe Biden is in California to raise money for two Democrats facing tough re-election contests. He's expected Friday at a reported $500-a-plate luncheon for Sen. Barbara Boxer in the Orange County community of Laguna Beach ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-10-02T11:00:18Z)

Obama beating Palin, Romney, and Huckabee

Granted, it is still too early to announce who will be running for the Republican Presidential nominee, but the following poll speaks volumes about who we better put up to beat Obama. In hypothetical head-to-head matchups Obama tops each of the Republican ... (Source: RedState 2010-10-01T19:01:05Z)

Urging China to act responsibly, Japan PM voices concern over China's maritime activity

Last update: October 1, 2010 - 10:15 PM TOKYO - Japan's prime minister urged China to act as a "responsible" member of the international community and raised concern over its expanding maritime activity in Asia, including in disputed waters where a ship ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T03:15:01Z)

5 Reasons the Windows Phone 7 Will Fail

Samsung, HTC, and LG will manufacture the handsets , but so far there has only been speculation on what the phones will offer and look like . What we do know is that Microsoft has to make up a lot of ground if it expects to gain market share in an Apple ... (Source: PC World 2010-10-01T23:18:47Z)

Alabama news links: Tuscaloosa retailers to offer 'Tailgate' specials; Gadsden eyes whitewater park; triathlon ...

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Tuscaloosa-area retailers are going to try to boost sales the weekend of the University of Alabama-University of Florida football game by with a community-wide shopping event called Tailgate Friday. The event takes place from 5 to 9 ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-09-27T12:03:30Z)

Community Health Systems buys 3 hospitals in Ohio and 1 in West Virginia

FRANKLIN, TENN. — Community Health Systems Inc. said Friday it acquired a hospital system based in Youngstown, Ohio, and a hospital in West Virginia. The hospital operator said it paid $120 million for Forum Health hospital system in a bankruptcy auction ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-01T21:31:25Z)

THE CALL: A look at tonight's Alabama, Florida game

In a Bizarro World statistical anomaly, Alabama seems to be the offensive powerhouse while Florida looks like the defense-oriented team. Greg McElroy is a smooth operator, and the tandem of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson is the best in the country at ... (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-10-02T08:29:58Z)

California governor, legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say they've reached a budget deal. The governor and lawmakers say after nearly five hours of talks Friday they agreed on a deal that breaks the record-long budget impasse and ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-02T20:54:26Z)

Boxer, Fiorina offer plans for job growth

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (KABC) -- Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger, Carly Fiorina, were on the campaign trail in Southern California on Friday. Boxer visited a senior community in Orange County while Fiorina spoke at a trucking company in ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-02T04:48:04Z)

Small business federation backs Nathan Deal for governor

Republican candidate for governor Nathan Deal came to Savannah on Thursday to receive the endorsement of a major business group. Deal won the backing of the state division of the National Federation of Independent Business, which says it represents 7,000 ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-10-01T10:11:23Z)

Japan's PM rejects China's repeated demands for apology over boat captain's arrest

BEIJING – BEIJING (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Sunday rejected China's repeated demand that Tokyo apologize and offer compensation for the arrest of a Chinese boat captain whose detention caused relations between the Asian neighbors to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-26T08:58:34Z)

Details emerge on no-tax California budget pact

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- 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 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-02T23:31:55Z)

Republicans eye potential gains in Democratic Ark.

The sagging fortunes of major Democratic campaigns in Arkansas — highlighted by Sen. Blanche Lincoln's uphill struggle to save her job — are raising concerns among Democrats that the party may be in for more than just short-term losses here this year ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-01T20:19:50Z)

Christian Democrats Approve Dutch Coalition Government Pact

AMSTERDAM -(Dow Jones)- The Christian Democratic Party in the Netherlands on Saturday voted in favor of an agreement to form a Dutch minority coalition government with parliamentary support from the populist Freedom Party. The Christian Democrats, known as ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-02T17:41:10Z)

Wallet, family photos of Dutch WWII prisoner in Nazi archive returned to family after 65 years

AMERSFOORT, Netherlands - As a child, Frank Seiffers didn't have a fond impression of his older cousin, Cornelis Brouwenstijn. He says he thought of the young man as something of a scoundrel. Even after Brouwenstijn was arrested in World War II ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-02T09:41:33Z)

Staff Picks: Florida

The Tuscaloosa News sports staff makes their picks for this week's matchup between Alabama and Florida. The Gators will test the Alabama secondary , but when it comes down to it, Florida will not stop Mark Ingram. Ingram will be the difference in the game. (Source: Tuscaloosa News 2010-10-02T08:29:58Z)

Joe Biden attends event supporting McNerney

OAKLAND, CA -- Vice President Joe Biden is in Oakland this morning at an event supporting the re-election of Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, said Sarah Hersh, McNerney's spokeswoman. The event began at 9 a.m., according to the White House website. It is ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-01T20:41:18Z)

Microsoft Legal Salvo Seeks to Slow Google

Microsoft Corp. launched a legal attack aimed at fighting the explosive growth of cellphones powered by Google Inc.'s Android software, as the technology giant struggles to find its own answer to the shift away from traditional computers in favor of mobile ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-02T13:23:28Z)

Microsoft, AT&T Set to Unveil Windows Phone 7 Handsets

Microsoft will receive the marketing support of AT&T, which will be the initial exclusive U.S. carrier to sell the Windows Phone 7 smartphones. AT&T plans to sell the devices the week of Nov. 8. Initially, the carrier will offer three handsets—one each ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-30T19:38:04Z)

Skrep reaches out for help on Facebook

Former Luzerne County commissioner Greg Skrepenak has sent a request to some of his Facebook friends to write character letters to a federal judge before he is sentenced Friday. County Controller Walter Griffith said one of his employees received Skrepenak ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-09-29T00:19:37Z)

Community Health closes Forum Health deal, buys West Virginia hospital

Community Health Systems said it completed its acquisition of Youngstown, Ohio,-based Forum Health after receiving approval from Ohio's attorney general and a bankruptcy judge. The Franklin-based hospital chain won bidding for assets of Forum that ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-10-01T23:33:06Z)

Dutch Christian Democrats back deal with far right

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch Christian Democrats, despite some reservations, voted on Saturday in favour of a pact with the Liberals to form a minority coalition government supported by the anti-Islam Freedom Party. About 68 percent of 4,033 Christian ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-02T18:45:35Z)

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