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Deals of the Hour / October 29, 2010, 3:39 pm

Allen West: Midterms 'Tipping Point' Election to Stop Socialism

Republican congressional candidate Allen West tells Newsmax that the nation is nearing a "tipping point" toward socialism when more than half of all Americans are dependent on the government for financial support. The retired Army lieutenant colonel ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-20T00:01:52Z)

West Virginia looks to bounce back against Connecticut

Outlook: West Virginia only once has lost two games in a row under coach Bill Stewart. The Mountaineers will look to stay on the positive end of that trend against struggling Connecticut, which is on a two-game losing streak. The Huskies will be without ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-29T03:54:34Z)

NBC News scrutinizes Allen West's ties to Outlaws motorcycle club

The Friday report generated a flurry of reaction and counter-reaction from both sides. The West campaign alleged NBC particpated in a "political hatchet job by the liberal mainstream media." And the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, on behalf of ... (Source: Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com 2010-10-15T23:59:27Z)

New cams keep an eye on Taser use

When West Melbourne, Fla., police officer Ken Wells subdued Zak Anthony King with a Taser earlier this month, the takedown of the naked 18-year-old jogger was recorded on a camera mounted to the officer's weapon. The grainy black-and-white video captured ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-28T17:24:39Z)

Deals: luxury resorts, Cirque du Soleil and Universal Studios

No room for the relatives this holiday season? The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North are offering discounted rates. The Biltmore, known for its giant tree and gingerbread house, has a $199 deal from Nov. 19-28 ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-22T17:46:05Z)

Cirque du Soleil's 'Alegria' at Taco Bell Arena

If you've never seen a Cirque du Soleil show before, prepare to be stunned. And you don't have to go to Vegas. Cirque du Soleil will be in Boise for the first time next week. You'll marvel at what the human body can achieve in the magical baroque ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-29T06:10:35Z)

Woman rescued from vehicle that landed in West Roxbury creek

An elderly woman was plucked from her car safely this morning after it rammed through a guardrail and landed in a creek leading to the Charles River in West Roxbury, authorities and witnesses said. The 87-year-old woman, who was not identified, was ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-28T19:47:49Z)

WCVB: Car goes into river in West Roxbury

A woman was rescued Thursday after her car plunged into the Charles River in West Roxbury. The incident happened after a fender bender at the Prime Motors auto dealership on the VFW Parkway. Witnesses said the woman was involved in a minor crash at the ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-28T20:45:04Z)

Senator Jay Rockefeller, Governor Joe Manchin and Verizon Announce Plans to Launch 4G LTE in 10 West ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. , Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginians will begin to see the benefits of Verizon Wireless' new 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network beginning as early as this year, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Jay Rockefeller and Governor ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-27T14:26:52Z)

West Virginia at UConn matchups

Cody Endres was the best quarterback Connecticut had to offer, but Coach Randy Edsall booted him from the program. Zach Frazer started the first four games for the Huskies, but didn't get the job done. So Edsall went to redshirt freshman Michael Box at ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-29T04:01:44Z)

Convicted sex offender Graham James surrenders to police in Toronto

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Convicted sex offender Graham James surrendered to police Wednesday at Toronto's Pearson International Airport and was whisked to Winnipeg, where the former major junior hockey coach was wanted on nine charges of sexual assault. "I ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-28T15:01:29Z)

convicted sex offender Graham James arrested at Toronto airport

Another chapter was written in the Graham James saga on Wednesday when the convicted sex offender decided to turn himself into authorities at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. According to a TSN online report, James who years ago used to coach the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-28T04:17:14Z)

West Virginia's Future Depends On Political Will

Will the victors in next week's election muster up the courage to make radical change in the Mountain State? In less than a week, West Virginians will know who will represent them in Washington, D.C., and Charleston. Our state is seeing uncommonly ... (Source: The State Journal 2010-10-28T10:00:50Z)

Woman, 87, pulled safely out of car in creek

A woman was pulled from her car safely yesterday morning after it rammed through a guardrail in a parking lot and landed in a creek leading to the Charles River in West Roxbury, authorities and witnesses said. The 87-year-old woman, who was not identified ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-29T05:34:47Z)

49ers are aiming to play host

With its 2-1 win over Cal State Northridge on Sunday, the Long Beach State women's soccer team reached its first goal of clinching one of four berths in the Big West Conference Tournament. But with two regular-season matches remaining, the 49ers, who ... (Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram 2010-10-29T06:32:03Z)

Rise In Jewish Settlements Stalls Middle East Talks

October 22, 2010 - ROBERT SIEGEL, host: In the Middle East, a group that monitors Israeli settlement construction says that Jewish building in the occupied West Bank is booming. Direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians have been suspended over ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-23T09:02:20Z)

INTERVIEWS: Criss Angel's 'Believe' undergoes major transformation with less Cirque, more magic

The magician says it in the same positive-thinking context that absorbs much of a late-night chat, after the second of two Saturday shows. It's one that's otherwise upbeat with animated talk of how he is "obsessed and passionate with the art of magic," and ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-10-29T10:13:58Z)

West Virginia American Water Recognized for Outstanding Water Service

CHARLESTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the Mountain State's largest supplier of water for its outstanding community service. The EPA presented West Virginia American Water with the Directors Award. The honor recognizes companies ... (Source: The State Journal 2010-10-28T15:22:57Z)

Taser-Mounted Video Cameras Record Events

Officials say video cameras attached to police stun guns give officers documentation they were justified in using the device to subdue unruly suspects. More than 2,400 law enforcement agencies have purchased 45,000 of the $400 cameras for their stun guns ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-28T16:13:04Z)

Israeli settlers: Officials stalling construction

Jewish settlers accused their government on Wednesday of holding up construction of more than 4,000 apartments in large West Bank settlements, suggesting that Israel is quietly complying with U.S. demands to reinstate a building moratorium that expired in ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-28T10:00:50Z)

LBSU WBB Picked Seventh

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was picked to finish seventh in the 2010-11 Big West Preseason Media Poll the conference office announced Thursday.   The 49ers received 84 points, finishing ahead of Pacific (51) and Cal State Northridge (42 ... (Source: Gazette Newspapers 2010-10-29T02:42:59Z)

Israeli settlers protest construction holdup

JERUSALEM — Jewish settlers accused their government yesterday of holding up construction of more than 4,000 apartments in large West Bank settlements, suggesting that Israel is quietly complying with US demands to reinstate a building moratorium that ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-28T03:19:58Z)

Verizon lays out West Virginia LTE plans

IDG News Service - Verizon Wireless on Wednesday detailed its plans for LTE in West Virginia at an event that hailed the efforts of U.S. Sen. John "Jay" Rockefeller, a key player in carrier regulation in Washington. Verizon will roll out the high-speed ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-10-27T19:13:12Z)

Job fair attendees hold fast to hope - Kanawha County - Charleston Daily Mail - West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The job market is tough, but these people have not given up hope. For example, Tony Wegmann has lived in Charlotte, N.C., for the past 25 years. The Charleston native worked for several years in retail management and then for a company ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-10-29T04:16:03Z)

Junior Hockey Coach Graham James Faces New Charges Of Sexual Abuse

Graham James, the Canadian junior ice hockey coach who was jailed -- and pardoned -- for sexually abusing Sheldon Kennedy and another player over a 10-year span, has been arrested to face new accusations from other players, including retired NHL great Theo ... (Source: Vermont Public Radio 2010-10-27T23:30:54Z)

UCI's Wise, Maly-Karros singled out

UC Irvine basketball stars Eric Wise (men) and Mikah Maly-Karros (women) have been named to their respective six-player preseason All-Big West Conference teams in voting released Thursday. The UCI men's and women's teams have been picked to finish sixth in ... (Source: Daily Pilot 2010-10-29T06:32:03Z)

Ron Klein's forces pull out all the stops to fend off Allen West

In a sign of just how worried Democrats are about Congressman Ron Klein's political fortunes, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz staged a protest Friday outside the office of Klein's Republican challenger. Wasserman Schultz went after Klein opponent Allen ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-22T23:08:12Z)

Verizon Uses West Virginia, LTE in the Same Sentence

When one thinks of the great state of West Virginia, the phrases "ahead of the curve" and "technologically advanced" don't often spring to mind. We're not saying they're mired in the stone age over there, it's just that they're not often ... (Source: Wirelessweek.com 2010-10-28T19:12:01Z)

Husky kickoff: West Virginia at UConn

When UConn has the ball... 1 ZACH IS BACK: The quarterback carousel at UConn stops one more time for Zach Frazer . With Mike Box out with a concussion, Frazer will try to jump-start a stagnant offense. 2 ACTIVE 'EERS: Despite their moderate struggles, the ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-10-29T01:52:53Z)

Police using cameras on Tasers to help defend use

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. - It was an arrest that drew double takes: A jogger - remarkably fast and stark naked - sprinted past a police car here. The officer gave chase and, unable to get the man to stop, used a stun gun to shock the man before arresting him ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-20T16:36:52Z)

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