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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 2:41 pm

Adobe unveils new Acrobat X lineup

Set to hit the market in the next 30 days, the new Reader X and Acrobat X products are promising tighter security, better collaboration, and easier PDF reading. The free Adobe Reader X will offer a new Protected Mode to sandbox, or isolate, JavaScript code ... (Source: CNET News 2010-10-18T13:47:26Z)

Pistons veteran Ben Wallace proving he has plenty to offer

Auburn Hills — At 36 years old, Ben Wallace has more on his mind than just playing basketball. He wants to leave a legacy. And beginning tonight against the Thunder, in what could be the start of a two-year run toward retirement, Wallace plans to lay the ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-29T22:52:44Z)

Maine's gov candidates offer ideas for the economy

Maine's gubernatorial candidates have offered up their ideas on how to ramp up the state's economy. Jobs and the economy were major themes in Wednesday night's televised debate at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland. Democrat Libby Mitchell says the state ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-21T01:26:35Z)

DeKalb man held on $5M bail in NIU student death

October 30, 2010 (DEKALB, Ill.) -- A 34-year-old Illinois man is in custody on $5 million bail in the slaying of Northern Illinois University freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller. William Curl of DeKalb is charged with first-degree murder , criminal sexual ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-30T17:58:04Z)

Microsoft Shifts From Silverlight to HTML5

Adobe isn't the only company being tempted by the sweet taste of HTML5, Microsoft has a hankering for the stuff too. Despite its past efforts to shape Silverlight into the leading cross-platform runtime for the web and the desktop, Microsoft now says that ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-30T00:40:07Z)

Iran offers to hold talks with 6 nations over nukes

VIENNA — Iran offered Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a hiatus of more than a year, was anticipated in the wake ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-10-30T11:24:21Z)

Notes and quotes from Saturday's Pistons game

WHAT HAPPENED: First came blowing a seven-point lead in the last 1:40 against New Jersey. Next was giving up a winning shot with 2.5 seconds left against Oklahoma City. The Pistons topped that level of futility by blowing a 21-point lead to fall to 0-3 ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-31T09:57:16Z)

RCR teammates Burton, Harvick say issues 'completely over'

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Richard Childress Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton declared a truce after their spat on the track at Martinsville. Burton said he and Harvick met Tuesday, and it didn't take much time to resolve any lingering issues from ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-29T22:02:38Z)

Pistons report: Roster

--G Ben Gordon continued his hot shooting during the first half against Chicago, making all five of his field-goal attempts and 10 free throws while scoring 21 points by halftime. But Gordon missed all five of his field-goal attempts during the second half ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-31T07:05:28Z)

Latest Poll: Ohio governor's race seems even

COLUMBUS -- The latest poll in the Ohio governor's race has Republican John Kasich and Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland running about even in the final days leading up to the Nov. 2 election. The Columbus Dispatch reported Sunday that Kasich's 49-47 lead is ... (Source: WKYC 2010-10-31T20:41:31Z)

Republicans offer few health care alternatives, some acknowledge

WASHINGTON -- As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Barack Obama's new health care law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-31T07:55:35Z)

Fantasy Update: Beanie Wells to start for Arizona

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is planning to start running back Beanie Wells on Sunday against Tampa Bay, reports ESPN . Tim Hightower has reportedly lost the starting job after struggling with ball control this year. Wells has seen some action this year ... (Source: WEEI 2010-10-31T19:08:28Z)

DeKalb Police Offer Answers in NIU Case

DeKalb Police will finally give some answers, Tuesday, about why they've been so quiet in the death investigation of missing Northern Illinois University freshman, Antinette "Toni" Keller. The DeKalb County State's Attorney will join DeKalb Police Chief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-26T13:09:19Z)

Contenders will be chasing Montoya

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya grabbed a sliver of a spotlight that is focused on the three contending drivers by winning the pole at Talladega Superspeedway yesterday. Montoya, who is not in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, turned a lap ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-31T11:23:10Z)

Bill Clinton campaigns in Maine for Democrat Libby Mitchell in governor's race

PORTLAND, Maine - Former President Bill Clinton was back in Maine campaigning for Democrat Libby Mitchell as she and four other candidates ramp up their get-out-the-vote efforts in the final days of their gubernatorial campaigns. Clinton spoke Sunday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-31T18:39:50Z)

Republicans offer few healthcare alternatives

As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Obama's new healthcare law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the healthcare program offered ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T21:00:35Z)

Drivers Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick settle their dispute | Auto racing

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Richard Childress Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton declared a truce after their spat on the track Sunday in Martinsville, Va. The NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers met Tuesday. Harvick said it was an painless talk. "A lot can be ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-10-30T03:03:17Z)

Iran nuke offer raises few hopes

VIENNA Iran offered on Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a 16-month hiatus, was anticipated in the wake of an ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-30T02:27:29Z)

Somehow, Buccaneers and Cardinals still contenders

G LENDALE, Ariz. — Statistically speaking, the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among the worst teams in the NFL. Somehow, though, neither has a losing record going into their game on Sunday. A victory would put Tampa Bay (4-2) in a first ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-31T17:35:24Z)

GOP offers throwback ideas as it vows to repeal health care law

WASHINGTON • As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Barack Obama's new health care law and relieve Americans from rising insurance premiums and bigger government. But some conservatives acknowledge that the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-31T06:08:12Z)

5 Maine gov candidates to debate

AUGUSTA, Maine— With the election for governor just a few days off, the five candidates are set to hold their final televised debate on the issues facing Maine. The debate sponsored by WGME-TV and Maine Today Media will be held Saturday night. It'll be ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-30T13:40:22Z)

Martinsville kicks off second half of Chase

Heading into Martinsville this weekend, the Chase has more or less come down to a three-driver battle for the championship. Jimmie Johnson's third-place finish at Charlotte gave him a 41-point lead over Denny Hamlin, who finished one spot behind Johnson in ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-20T17:41:17Z)

Joe Biden energizes Democrats in Ohio

(NECN) - Vice President Joe Biden was in Ohio today to energize Democrats to the polls on Election Day. He told the crowd at Cleveland State University that he can relate to how people in Ohio were grown up and raised. "My dad used to say, when you get ... (Source: NECN 2010-10-31T19:01:18Z)

Cardinals call on Beanie Wells to start as featured back

The Arizona Cardinals have decided to replace Tim Hightower, who has had fumbling problems, in the lineup with Beanie Wells for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It will be the first career start for Wells, who has a much lower average per ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-30T23:48:49Z)

Teammates Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick call a truce after weekend dispute at Martinsville

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Richard Childress Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton declared a truce after their spat on the track at Martinsville. Burton said he and Harvick met Tuesday, and it didn't take much time to resolve any lingering issues from ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-30T06:23:43Z)

RCR teammates Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick settle spat

TALLADEGA , Ala. -- Richard Childress Racing teammates Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton declared a truce after their spat on the track at Martinsville . Burton , a South Boston native, said he and Harvick met Tuesday, and it didn't take much time to resolve ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-10-30T04:07:42Z)

A Planned Ooops Moment for a Windows Phone 7 Tablet?

Perhaps Microsoft isn't so stubborn about Windows 7 tablets after all. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may have just left himself an out to pave the way for a Windows Phone 7 tablet. The official line is that Microsoft will not offer a Windows Phone 7 tablet ... (Source: CBS News 2010-10-21T18:08:44Z)

Obama makes last campaign stop in pivotal Ohio

President Barack Obama made Ohio his final campaign stop Sunday in the tumultuous midterm elections, trying to help hard-pressed Democrats in a state that could prove crucial to his fortunes in two years. Republicans said it was too little and too late ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-31T21:10:09Z)

Keller Murder Suspect Held on $5 Million Bond

The man charged with killing an Northern Illinois University student will have to come up with big bucks in order to get out of jail. William "Billy" Curl, 34, of DeKalb, appeared in court Saturday morning after he was extradited back to Illinois on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-30T22:44:24Z)

Iran to discuss nuclear program with 6 nations

Iran offered on Friday to negotiate with six world powers about its disputed nuclear program in a new bid to end growing concern that it could be used to produce weapons. The move, following a 16-month hiatus, was anticipated in the wake of an invitation ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-30T09:58:27Z)

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