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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 12:40 pm

Africa's rising middle class facing diseases more familiar to West

JOHANNESBURG — The medical experts gathered from across Africa were here to talk about a continentwide epidemic, but it wasn't AIDS or malaria — it was diabetes, and the bad habits that often bring it on. A growing urban middle class is defying the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-24T06:59:27Z)

Chavez visits Portugal to ink commercial deals

LISBON, Portugal (AP): Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has arrived in Portugal where he is scheduled to sign deals with the government and local companies, including the purchase of 1.5 million low-cost laptops. Venezuela has already bought 850,000 of the ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-10-24T11:24:19Z)

Chavez signs green energy deal with Portugal

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed agreements with Portugal on Sunday for the development of renewable energy projects which he expects will one day replace his country's dominant oil industry. Portugal, which has no oil or ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-10-24T16:10:39Z)

Summary Box: Singapore bourse bids $8.3B for ASX

THE DEAL: The Singapore Exchange Ltd. has offered to pay $8.3 billion in cash and shares for the operator of the Australian bourse, Australian Securities Exchange Ltd. The companies hope to complete the deal in the second quarter of 2011 after getting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T18:54:06Z)

A Tuskegee moment in Guatemala

I found out a long time ago that conspiracy theories about health operate on a simple maxim: Someone is bent on wiping you out. The job of conspiracists is only to expose the identity of that Someone and to offer minimally plausible explanations as to why ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-10-19T06:43:55Z)

Detainee abuse detailed

The public image of detainees in Iraq was defined by the now-infamous photographs of American abuse at Abu Ghraib, like the hooded prisoner and the snarling attack dog. While the documents disclosed by WikiLeaks offer few glimpses of what was happening ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-23T07:00:39Z)

Police tortured detainees

The public image of detainees in Iraq was defined by the now-infamous photographs of American abuse at Abu Ghraib, such as the hooded prisoner and the snarling attack dog. While the documents disclosed by WikiLeaks offer few glimpses of what was happening ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-23T08:55:11Z)

WikiLeaks documents say Iraqi prisoners suffered most at hands of Iraqis

The public image of detainees in Iraq was defined by the now-infamous photographs of American abuse at Abu Ghraib, like the hooded prisoner and the snarling attack dog. While the documents disclosed by WikiLeaks offer few glimpses of what was happening ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-23T04:58:57Z)

Hornets lose another Big Sky heartbreaker

CHENEY, Wash. – Sacramento State added to its collection of heartbreaking Big Sky Conference losses, falling 28-24 to Eastern Washington on Saturday. The Hornets (3-4, 2-3) have suffered their three conference defeats by a combined 10 points. Sac State ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-24T06:59:27Z)

Singapore's Offer for ASX Misses Mark

Afraid of losing its relevance, Singapore Exchange is offering to pay $8.3 billion for its Australian counterpart, ASX. Not only an expensive proposition, it's one that might not even work. True, the bid offers SGX access to Australia's $1 trillion pool of ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-25T09:50:04Z)

Pitt pummels Rutgers, 41-21

Not in our house - again. Pitt, fueled by the sure hands of flanker Jon Baldwin and a menacing defense, spotted Rutgers a 7-0 lead before reclaiming Heinz Field as their own Saturday against a Rutgers team that had won the previous two encounters on the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-25T08:09:51Z)

Blanchette: It's the Big Sky, not the Big Easy

Chris Powers is not panhandling for gimmes. What he and his football teammates at Eastern Washington reap, they expect must be earned. So when do they earn a breather? In the Big Sigh Conference? Not likely. "The last few years, it's always been that ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-10-24T13:33:10Z)

Governors' races offer many sharp skirmishes

Washington — Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. There are now 26 Democratic governors and 24 Republicans ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-25T04:56:35Z)

Yankees fire pitching coach Eiland

Pitching coach Dave Eiland has been fired by the New York Yankees , the first move in what should be a busy offseason in the Bronx after a disappointing loss in the American League championship series. General manager Brian Cashman would not divulge a ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-25T18:46:57Z)

Scarlet Knights offer no excuses after loss

PITTSBURGH — The Rutgers football team could've easily used Eric LeGrand's catastrophic injury as an excuse, but the Scarlet Knights didn't following their 41-21 setback to Pittsburgh on Saturday at Heinz Field. "We can't get into, "Oh, feel sorry for us ... (Source: MyCentralJersey.com 2010-10-23T23:28:29Z)

Dave Eiland Won't Be Back With the Yankees Next Season

Brian Cashman met with the media on Monday to do some postmortem on the Yankee season. Most of what he said wasn't surprising -- Joe Girardi, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera will be back, Cashman didn't have a great winter in terms of acquiring impact ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-10-25T18:11:09Z)

Governors' races offer some heated skirmishes

WASHINGTON (AP) – Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections ... (Source: Sauk Valley Daily Gazette 2010-10-25T06:08:10Z)

Back to the Seventies with Fashion

NEW YORK (AP) - A new 1970s-style fashion muse, who means business during the day but can disco the night away, dominated the recent runway trends in the world's fashion capitals. Gone from the spring 2011 collections previewed in New York, London, Paris ... (Source: EDGE Boston 2010-10-23T04:30:19Z)

CWU beats Humboldt

ELLENSBURG — Central Washington University's offense had its best first half in five weeks. Its defense made plays that typified its previous two outings, both shutouts. And the kicking game, while missing two makeable field goal attempts, also had its ... (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-10-25T16:16:37Z)

Experts offer beauty tips to fully rock the '70s glamour look

FILE- This Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 file photo shows the Marc Jacobs spring 2011 collection modeled during Fashion Week in New York. To really capture that '70s look that dominated the recent round of runway shows that previewed next season's styles, you ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-21T19:20:19Z)

CWU gets even with Humboldt

ELLENSBURG -- When a football team anticipates a game as highly as Central Washington did Saturday's meeting with Humboldt State, its performance is almost never as complete as was hoped for. Especially when revenge is a factor. But while the Wildcats were ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-24T16:24:58Z)

Pitt defense gets sack-happy against Rutgers

• The Panthers unloaded on Rutgers' freshman quarterback Chas Dodd. They recorded a season-best seven sacks — including five in the first half. "We just wanted to get off the ball, and see what happened," said Pitt defensive end Brandon Lindsey, who ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-23T23:57:07Z)

Sac State football loses in last minute to Eastern Washington 28-24

The Sacramento State football team lost another last-second game to No. 8 Eastern Washington University 28-24 on Saturday at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. The Hornets tailed the Eagles 21-3 at halftime. Eagle quarterback Bo Mitchell threw two first-half ... (Source: State Hornet 2010-10-25T07:41:13Z)

Yankees fire pitching coach Dave Eiland

N EW YORK — Pitching coach Dave Eiland has been fired by the New York Yankees , the first move in what should be a busy offseason in the Bronx after a disappointing loss in the American League championship series. General manager Brian Cashman would not ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T19:01:16Z)

Laura Ofobike: A Tuskegee moment in Guatemala

I found out a long time ago that conspiracy theories about health operate on a simple maxim: Someone is bent on wiping you out. The job of conspiracists is only to expose the identity of that Someone and to offer minimally plausible explanations as to why ... (Source: LimaOhio.com 2010-10-19T21:24:23Z)

Singapore Exchange to Buy Australia Counterpart

HONG KONG — The Singapore stock exchange said Monday that it would offer to buy its Australian counterpart for $8.3 billion, a purchase that would create a leading player in a region that has not yet seen the major consolidation that has taken place in ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-25T13:53:27Z)

Venezuelan leader signs deals with Portugal on green energy, low-cost schoool laptops

LISBON, PORTUGAL — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed agreements with Portugal on Sunday for the development of renewable energy projects which he expects will one day replace his country's dominant oil industry. Portugal, which has no oil or coal ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-24T16:32:07Z)

Governors' races offer some of sharpest skirmishes

Some of the sharpest bare-knuckle skirmishes this election season are the races for governor, especially in states shouldering the highest unemployment rates and largest tax increases. Many also are important in presidential elections, and both parties are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-25T12:41:52Z)

Linfield deals Lutes 1st defeat of season

PUYALLUP — In a contest of nationally ranked teams battling for first place in the Northwest Conference standings, the defending champion Linfield Wildcats held off the Pacific Lutheran Lutes 35-20 Saturday afternoon at Sparks Stadium. No. 12 Linfield (5 ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-24T07:49:34Z)

Retro look is big, bright and bold

Think big (hair). Think bold (eye shadow). Think bright (lips). You're going to need the hair, makeup and nails to really capture the '70s girl that dominates spring trends, but not necessarily all at once. Beauty insiders who turned runway models into ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-24T07:35:15Z)

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