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Deals of the Hour / October 24, 2010, 11:39 am

Poll: Brown widens lead over Whitman in California gov's race

The poll did not ask about a later controversy involving a female Brown campaign aide overheard on a leaked audio tape calling Whitman a "whore" for cutting a deal with a police union for its endorsement. Both controversies dominated the final two ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-24T18:19:30Z)

Yankees' Marte has shoulder surgery

$12 million deal with the Yankees, who hold a $4 million option for 2012 with a $250,000 buyout. Marte appeared in 30 games this season with a 4.08 ERA. Left-handers hit just .146/.200/.268 against him. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-24T18:19:30Z)

Lawyer: Jenn Sterger's 'credibility is not up for sale' in Brett Favre probe

We haven't spoken with the Favre camp and Miss Sterger's credibility is not up for sale. "We've had an ongoing dialogue and have spoken to the NFL on a few occasions and we are still considering the possibility of meeting with them.'' Conway was asked ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-24T18:26:39Z)

NFL Scores: Big Ben Torching Fins Secondary, Steelers Lead 17-9

Roethlisberger threw a 21-yard touchdown to Hines Ward that gave the Steelers a 10-6 lead, and threw a 53-yard scoring strike to Mike Wallace. Dan Carpenter is getting a workout today, having already kicked three field goals for the Dolphins for their only ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-24T18:33:49Z)

Former Dubai bank executives face heavier penalty

Prosecutors say the seven suspects swindled DIB by submitting "documents and invoices about fraudulent deals." The case also involves three British businessmen who are being detained in Dubai and are facing trial. Last December, Dubai adopted a new law ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-24T18:33:49Z)

Church, OneUnited wage bitter loan fight

the deal has not turned out the way anyone planned. Construction halted nearly a year ago, when the church failed to repay the loan as agreed — just as financial and regulatory problems mounted for OneUnited. In September, the bank sued the church for ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-24T18:26:39Z)

Baidu.com Up After BUYINS.NET Report Predicted Strength After Earnings

stocks in real time and maintains massive databases of short sale and naked short sale time and sales data, short squeeze SqueezeTrigger prices, market maker price movements, shareholder data, statistical data on earnings, sector correlation, seasonality, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-24T18:12:20Z)

Can Aaron Rodgers take the torch tonight?

I just can't deal with that. It's really out of my control." (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-24T18:33:49Z)

Transcript of the "heckler" exchange from U.S. Senate debate

Here's the deal. Here's the deal. Let me just say this. Crowley: Go ahead. Meek: I just want to clarify I'm the only defensive player here at this table. And I used to be an outside linebacker, and I used to sack quarterbacks and fold knees, things of that ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-10-24T18:26:39Z)

Finnish airline strike to impact Finnair, Blue1 flights

HELSINKI Oct 24 (Reuters) - Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) said some 900 of its members will begin a strike on Monday at 5 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) after a new wage deal was not reached on Sunday. The strike of air transport technical staff will halt ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-24T18:26:39Z)

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