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Deals of the Hour / October 25, 2010, 5:39 am

Allen, Marcus battle for top spot in 8-5A

Allen's objective when it hosts Flower Mound Marcus at 7:30 p.m. Friday is simple. The Eagles don't have to rack up style points on the gridiron or look pretty in the process as long as that one objective is accomplished. "We just want to win and get ... (Source: Frisco Enterprise 2010-10-20T19:35:49Z)

BP sells four Gulf of Mexico oil fields

BP has raised $650m (£413m) by selling four oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico, the latest in a series of asset sales following the Deepwater Horizon disaster. The oil giant announced this morning that Marubeni Oil and Gas, a Japanese company, has agreed to ... (Source: Utv 2010-10-25T10:47:20Z)

Jermaine O'Neal, Celtics run afoul of NBA's 'no complaints' attitude

NEW YORK -- Jermaine O'Neal believed he had the right to question a referee. By the time he realized he was wrong, Kevin Garnett was being thrown out for doing the same thing. The Boston Celtics met their first obstacle in the road back to the NBA finals ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-14T12:11:58Z)

Late goal sends Thunder to 0-4

Two ways to look at the dramatic and deciding goal in the game between the Allen Americans and Wichita Thunder on Saturday night. By one account, that of Allen forward Bruce Graham, the goal was the result of an "impressive individual effort" by a speedy ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-24T05:04:56Z)

NBA's David Stern expects quick resolution to possible Piston sale

NBA commissioner David Stern anticipates a quick resolution to the Pistons' ownership situation. "There's an exclusive negotiating period being undertaken," Stern told reporters Thursday at the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York. "My guess is that ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-21T22:33:36Z)

WikiLeaks documents offer vivid insights into Iraq war

A huge trove of secret field reports from the battlegrounds of Iraq sheds new light on the war, including such fraught subjects as civilian deaths, detainee abuse and the involvement of Iran. The secret archive is the second cache obtained by the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-23T04:58:57Z)

Late Goal Sinks Thunder, Start Season 0-4

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Thunder lost 5-3 to the Allen Americans at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Saturday night. Nino Musitelli broke a 3-3 tie with 1:57 remaining in the third period. Colton Yellow Horn sealed the game for Allen with an empty net goal with ... (Source: KSN.com 2010-10-24T20:28:21Z)

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 2010-10-24T17:29:23Z)

Football: Allen stays perfect in district with win over Marcus

ALLEN – Heading into Friday night's game against Flower Mound Marcus (6-2, 3-2), Allen coach Tom Westerberg said he didn't care how pretty the game looked, he just wanted a win. Westerberg got both the win and style points against the Marauders as ... (Source: Star Community Newspapers 2010-10-23T06:24:51Z)

Singapore Exchange to Buy Australian Exchange Operator

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 2010-10-25T08:45:39Z)

Jermaine O'Neal limping out of gate

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics wrap up their eight-game preseason schedule Wednesday evening with a visit from the New Jersey Nets . And, for the eighth straight game, Celtics coach Doc Rivers won't have his full lineup available. In a season in which every ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T17:48:27Z)

Allen cruises to win over Flower Mound Marcus

ALLEN -- Every week Allen faces a new hot District 8-5A team that the media and fans buzz about. The team rolls into its game against Allen with a lofty expectations of knocking off the undefeated but seemingly vulnerable Eagles. With its fierce running ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-23T05:34:45Z)

BP (BP) Announces $650M Gulf of Mexico Asset Sale to Marubeni Oil

BP (NYSE: BP ) today announced that it has reached agreement to sell its recently-acquired interests in four mature producing deepwater oil and gas fields in the US Gulf of Mexico to Marubeni Oil and Gas for $650 million. BP acquired the interests in the ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-25T10:47:20Z)

North Dakota Political Notebook: Emmer uses ND in Minnesota campaign ad

BISMARCK – It's a picture that's been circulating for weeks, and North Dakota state government leaders love passing it along. The photo shows a billboard for Minnesota Republican governor candidate Tom Emmer that states, "Don't lose another job ... (Source: INFORUM 2010-10-24T05:47:53Z)

Wikileaks documents: New info on Iraq war

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - Over the weekend, Wikileaks struck again. That's the Web site that continues to get its hands on some sensitive documents and releases the information. This weekend's round was a set of documents about the Iraqi war, and ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-10-25T11:51:46Z)

Late score downs Thunder at home

The Wichita Thunder lost 5-3 to the Allen Americans at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Saturday night. Nino Musitelli broke a 3-3 tie with 1:57 remaining in the third period. Colton Yellow Horn sealed the game for Allen with an empty net goal with two seconds ... (Source: KWCH.com 2010-10-24T04:57:46Z)

Singapore Bourse to Buy Australian Exchange Firm

Singapore Exchange will buy Australia's main stock exchange operator, ASX , for about 8.4 billion Australian dollars ($8.3 billion), the companies said Monday. The merger aims to ward off the threat of alternative trading systems, to line up new avenues ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-25T05:53:51Z)

Florida pastor gets free car for not burning Quran

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A Florida pastor who drew international criticism by threatening to burn a copy of the Quran picked up a free car on Friday, his reward from a New Jersey car dealer for calling it off. Former New York Giants tackle Brad Benson, who ... (Source: Newsday 2010-10-23T04:44:38Z)

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)

Florida pastor gets the car promised him

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey -- A Florida pastor who drew international criticism by threatening to burn a copy of the Quran picked up a free car on Friday, his reward from a New Jersey car dealer for calling it off. Former New York Giants tackle Brad ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-24T06:09:21Z)

Rivals offer stark contrast for North Dakota PSC

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Republican Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer and Democratic rival Brad Crabtree agree on one thing: Their ideas on regulating utilities, one of the most important tasks of the North Dakota PSC, couldn't be more starkly opposite ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-20T19:00:02Z)

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)

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)

NBA Commissioner David Stern raises issue of contraction during his annual tipoff teleconference

NBA Commissioner David Stern said his league is committed to small-market teams, but raised the issue of contraction during his tip-off teleconference on Friday. He did mention any specific teams or indicated that a plan in the works. However, Stern said ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-22T22:18:05Z)

BP Sells Stakes in Four Gulf of Mexico Fields for $650 Million

BP Plc , the company responsible for the worst oil spill in U.S. history, sold interests in four deepwater Gulf of Mexico oil and gas fields for $650 million. The sale to Marubeni Oil and Gas of the mature Magnolia, Merganser, Nansen and Zia fields follows ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-25T07:48:23Z)

SPORTS WIRE: NBA contraction possible: Stern

NBA commissioner David Stern said he thinks eliminating teams will be on the table during collective bargaining as a way to solve the league's financial woes. Stern said the league and the players' association may look to see if there are ''cities and ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-23T05:06:07Z)

Allen scores 14 in 3rd as Celtics roll to 107-92 win over Nets in preseason finale

BOSTON - The Boston Celtics' starters finished their tuneup by turning it on to get past the New Jersey Nets. Now, they can set their sights on that much-anticipated opener against LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Ray Allen scored all 14 of his points in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-21T06:48:42Z)

Florida pastor Terry Jones to pick up new car that was promised for canceled Quran burn

The Florida pastor who canceled plans to burn a Quran is coming to New Jersey to pick up a new car. Car dealer Brad Benson made the offer to Terry Jones in one of his quirky radio commercials. A representative for Jones called to collect the 2011 Hyundai ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-22T10:43:44Z)

NORTH DAKOTA CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Emmer billboard cites exodus of jobs ... Legislative ...

BISMARCK — It's a picture that's been circulating for weeks, and North Dakota state government leaders love passing it along. The photo shows a billboard for Minnesota Republican governor candidate Tom Emmer that states, "Don't lose another job ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-10-24T04:43:27Z)

Factbox: What's In WikiLeaks' Iraq War Logs?

Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks on Friday released nearly 400,000 classified U.S. military files chronicling the Iraq war from 2004 through 2009, the largest leak of its kind in U.S. military history. The documents themselves are known at the Pentagon as ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-25T11:30:17Z)

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