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Deals of the Hour / October 21, 2010, 2:41 pm

Mozilla Challenges the Chrome Web Store with Open App Ecosystem

Mozilla is moving forward with its plans to create an alternative to the Chrome Web Store, the Open Web Apps ecosystem. The idea is to create a place for cross-platforms web applications which would be easy to find and acquire. "We designed and built a ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-21T10:30:36Z)

Google Instant Search Review: Faster (Sometimes)

As the heart of the web-surfing experience, search engines are some of the most popular and profitable sites on the Internet, and therefore the competition among them is fierce. Google has been the king of search engines for years, along the way becoming ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T20:18:46Z)

Arab League backs Palestinian refusal on talks unless Israel halts West Bank settlements

JERUSALEM - Arab League foreign ministers on Friday backed the Palestinians' refusal to resume peace talks with Israel unless it halts new building in West Bank settlements. But they delayed for a month any further action, allowing time for diplomatic ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Afghan official says southern offensive clearing Taliban from Kandahar province

KABUL, Afghanistan - The Afghan president's half brother says a military offensive in the south is chasing the Taliban out of Kandahar province. Ahmed Wali Karzai told The Associated Press late Wednesday that he believed most of the insurgents had left ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T06:27:13Z)

SU Picked Third in BIG EAST Preseason Poll

NEW YORK, NY -- Syracuse was picked to finish third in the BIG EAST Conference according to the results of the league's preseason coaches' poll that was announced at media day on Wednesday. The Orange was also represented on the Preseason All-BIG EAST ... (Source: SUAthletics.com 2010-10-20T15:18:07Z)

Giants one win from World Series after 6-5 walk-off win

The San Francisco Giants keep showing that building a loaded, All-Star lineup isn't the only way to make a deep October run. The second-chance players and homegrown talent can pay big dividends this time of year, too. A club of castoffs and postseason ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-21T15:09:47Z)

It's official: Utes to play in Pac-10 South with USC, UCLA and Arizona schools

San Francisico • The Pac-12 Conference made it official after a unanimous vote by league presidents on Thursday, assigning the Utah Utes to its new South Division for football and announcing an unprecedented plan for equal revenue distribution. The Utes ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-10-21T19:20:19Z)

Internet Explorer 9: A Closer Look

Browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple's Safari may get all the hype. But Microsoft Explorer remains the lingua-franca of the small-business realm. Explorer claims more than half of the overall browser market, says Aliso Viejo, Calif-based ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-21T08:43:14Z)

Tourney regulars make up Big East's top four

NEW YORK — The Big East held its annual media day yesterday at Madison Square Garden and announced its preseason awards. Coaches tabbed Pittsburgh as the preseason favorite to win the league outright. Panther guard Ashton Gibbs also earned preseason All ... (Source: Daily Targum 2010-10-21T02:31:00Z)

Afghan peace council to offer concessions to Taliban

Afghanistan's new peace council said on Thursday it would be willing to make concessions to bring insurgents to the negotiating table, but repeated Kabul and Washington's longstanding demand that they renounce violence. Inducements to tempt fighters back ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-21T13:00:56Z)

Mariners report: Roster

The Mariners finished the season with 513 runs, fewer by plenty than any American League team since the AL went to the use of the designated hitter in 1973. Because of that, a wholesale remake of the roster is likely, particularly among the position ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-21T08:43:14Z)

Philadelphia Phillies (4-3) at San Francisco Giants (6-2), 7:57 p.m.

The San Francisco Giants try to lock down their first World Series appearance in eight years this evening when they play Game 5 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at AT&T Park. Attempting to secure just the team's ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-21T14:33:59Z)

U.S.-led Afghan reconstruction projects to end because of security dispute

KABUL - U.S.-funded development firms are beginning to shut down massive reconstruction projects because the Afghan government has refused to rescind a ban on their use of private security guards, according to U.S. officials and aid workers here. The ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-21T20:46:13Z)

Fearing new freeze, West Bank settlers rush to build

Jewish settlers have broken ground for some 600 housing units in West Bank settlements since a government-imposed moratorium on construction expired last month, an Israeli anti-settlement group said on Thursday. The rush appeared to be driven by fear among ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-21T20:39:04Z)

Pac-12 divisions split Calif. schools

SAN FRANCISCO -- The California schools will be divided when the Pac-12 conference splits into football divisions next year following its recent expansion. Commissioner Larry Scott said at a news conference in San Francisco on Thursday that UCLA, Southern ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-21T21:07:42Z)

Settlers rush to build unit in West Bank

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Hundreds of units are under construction in the West Bank less than four weeks since the end of Israel's building freeze, settler leaders and opponents say. The New York Times reported Thursday foundations have been dug ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-21T21:22:01Z)

Big East leftovers

Another Big East men's basketball media day is over. There's plenty of interesting information to pass along. Some leftovers to chew on while waiting for the next UConn update: -- UConn coach Jim Calhoun gave a rundown on his players. On freshman Jeremy ... (Source: TheDay 2010-10-21T21:29:10Z)

Analysis: Venezuela's Chavez baits foes with nuclear deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's plans for a Russian-built nuclear power plant are unsettling his foes, but look more like geopolitical grandstanding than anything concrete at this stage. On an international tour encompassing several of the world's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T16:16:35Z)

Starbucks offers free songs, e-books

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks added a venti-sized portion of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings Wednesday. The coffee chain's new digital network promises customers free e-books, movies and other exclusives, including free access ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-10-21T05:22:48Z)

iPad app makes kids books interactive

Coming to Apple's App Store next month are iPad apps that are a cross between an e-book and animation. While dazzling to consumers, these new forms of multimedia entertainment are creating new challengers for dealmakers. Using software by Los Angeles-based ... (Source: Variety 2010-10-19T12:13:12Z)

Venezuela's Chavez Visits Syria

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with his Syrian counterpart Thursday, continuing a Mideast tour of allies to counter what he calls U.S. "imperialism." Chavez flew in Wednesday from Tehran where he and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed to ... (Source: Voice of America 2010-10-21T17:25:47Z)

Iran signs 11 energy deals with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Eleven memorandums of understanding in the energy sector were signed with the Venezuelan government, Tehran announced Thursday. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in the Iranian capital early this week to meet with his ... (Source: United Press International 2010-10-21T12:10:49Z)

A film with your coffee?

Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting today. The coffee chain's new digital network promises customers free e-books, movies and other exclusives, including free access to some paid ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-21T05:01:20Z)

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group expected to go public this week

Restaurant operator Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. could raise as much as $80 million in an initial public stock offering expected this week. The company, based in Columbus, plans to offer 5 million of its own shares, and selling shareholders have agreed ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-20T17:26:58Z)

Mariners report: Notes, quotes

--RHP Shawn Kelley is the one player on the season-ending roster whose health won't allow him to be ready in spring training. After a second Tommy John-style ligament-replacement surgery on his right elbow, he's likely to be looking at a May or June return ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-21T08:43:14Z)

Colorado joining USC, UCLA in Pac-12 South

SAN FRANCISCO — Colorado got its wish and will be in the South Division of the new Pac-12 when the league expands next year. Colorado and Utah join the Pac-10 to make it the Pac-12 next year. Conference administrators voted today to also create a ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-21T19:13:10Z)

Bravo Brio plans initial public offering

Restaurant operator Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. could raise as much as $80 million in an initial public offering expected this week. The company, based in Columbus, Ohio, plans to offer 5 million of its own shares and selling shareholders have agreed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T16:15:23Z)

Seattle Mariners name Eric Wedge their next manager

The Seattle Mariners named Eric Wedge as their next manager on Monday. "Eric brings the energy, passion and leadership that we think is important as we move forward, and he has a track record of winning at the Major League and Minor League levels ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-18T17:50:49Z)

NLCS 2010: Posey and Sandoval Push Giants One Win From Reaching World Series

Pablo Sandoval, beloved by San Francisco Giants fans, was demoted to the bench during the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, forced to wait for his name to be called. It finally was in Game 4 of their battle against the ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-21T14:26:50Z)

Bravo Brio to offer shares for sale this week

NEW YORK - Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. could raise as much as $80million in an initial public offering expected this week. The Columbus-based company plans to offer 5million of its own shares, and selling shareholders have agreed to offer about 3 ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-10-21T09:33:20Z)

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