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Deals of the Hour / October 31, 2010, 3:40 pm

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)

State election contests offer clear choices

Voters will decide several hotly contested statewide races on Tuesday, November 2. Polls in all towns open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Following are brief sketches of the candidates for state office, based on campaign literature, published interviews, and ... (Source: Martha's Vineyard Times 2010-10-27T22:40:48Z)

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)

T-Mobile Matches Sprint's Samsung Tab Price, Undercuts Verizon

T-Mobile USA said it will sell the Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Tab tablet computer for as little as $399.99 with a two-year contract, matching an offer from Sprint Nextel Corp. and undercutting Verizon Wireless's price. T-Mobile, a unit of Deutsche ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-27T13:36:46Z)

Lindsay Lohan Shops Rehab Sponsor, Gets Porn Job Offer

She Has Also Been Offered Money from PETA, but Combined the Two Offers Only Pay Two-Thirds of Her Reported Bill LIndsay Lohan has been made an offer to help pay her rehab bill at the prestigious and expensive Betty Ford clinic. In keeping with what seems ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-30T15:42:03Z)

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)

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)

Vice President Biden featured at Keating rally

QUINCY — U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden energized a crowd of hundreds Saturday with his fiery speech at a rally for William Keating, the Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District. The rally, held outdoors at The Tirrell Room, brought out ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-10-31T10:18:45Z)

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)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Coming to T-Mobile Nov. 10 for $400

T-Mobile will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab starting Nov. 10 for $399.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract, the wireless provider announced Wednesday. T-Mobile said it will have a monthly rate plan for the Galaxy Tab, but did not reveal what ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-26T23:53:34Z)

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)

PETA will pay for rehab if Lindsay Lohan turns vegan

Lindsay Lohan's rehab bill will be paid for her - if she turns vegan. The 'Machete' star is reportedly struggling to fund her treatment at the Betty Ford Center but animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-29T21:12:31Z)

In Guatemalan park, narcos and squatters find refuge

SAN BENITO, Guatemala -- In the once-inspiring stretches of rainforest and wetlands of the Laguna del Tigre National Park, unarmed park rangers fear to tread. It isn't the presence of jaguars and crocodiles but the invasion of drug traffickers and slash ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-31T07:55:35Z)

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)

Southwest to offer low-cost Mexico flights starting Nov. 12

Travelers looking for cheap trips to Mexico will be able to book their flights through Southwest Airlines beginning Nov. 12, connecting with low-cost Mexican carrier Volaris through Los Angeles, Oakland and San Jose, officials announced Thursday. The code ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-29T02:35:50Z)

Iraq's Shi'ite politicians turn down Saudi offer

Iraq's Shi'ite alliance turned down a Saudi Arabian offer on Saturday to host all-party talks to resolve months of political stalemate because it said it was confident a deal could be struck in Baghdad on a new government. Iraq has been without a new ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T01:07:34Z)

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi holds a picture of the Terzigno rubbish dump during a press conference after his visit an incinerator in Acerra, near Naples on October 28. Berlusconi said Friday he had reached a deal with mayors in the Naples ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-29T21:26:50Z)

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)

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)

While Keating rallies in Quincy, Perry hits the road

The two candidates for the 10th congressional district were both on the stump on Saturday, but while Norfolk County District Attorney William Keating drew big names like Vice President Joseph Biden and U.S. Sen. John Kerry , state Rep. Jeffrey Perry of ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-10-31T02:33:28Z)

Italian government puts Naples dump on hold

NAPLES (Reuters) - The Italian government has put the opening of a new waste dump near Naples on hold after weeks of protests by residents, but demonstrators said the proposal was not enough and garbage continued to pile up in the streets. The head of the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-24T20:14:02Z)

T-Mobile Announces Samsung Galaxy Tab for November 10 at $399 On-Contract

Continuing the US carrier roll-out of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, T-Mobile has made theirs official for November 10th. If you recall, that is a day earlier than Verizon will be dropping the Tab for $599 off-contract, while Sprint will have it for $399 on a two ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-10-27T18:08:47Z)

Director of Mexican maximum-security prison arrested for alleged drug trafficking ties

MEXICO CITY - The director of a maximum-security federal prison notorious for the escape of Mexico's top kingpin was arrested for alleged ties to drug gangs, authorities said Friday. Francisco Javier Gomez Meza was arrested Thursday on suspicion of links ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-29T19:10:50Z)

PETA or Porn: Who's Footing Lindsay Lohan's Rehab Bill Today?

She's trying to kick her coke habit and having a hard time footing the bill. But if she wants her Betty Ford tab paid, Lindsay Lohan 's going to have to get off the meat and cheese, too. PETA stepped up today, offering to pay Lohan's rehab expenses (which ... (Source: Entertainment Online 2010-10-28T16:34:32Z)

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)

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)

Saudi top clerical body endorses fatwa that ban female cashiers at stores

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's top government-sanctioned board of senior Islamic clerics has endorsed a fatwa that calls for a ban on female vendors because it violates the kingdom's strict segregation of the sexes. The powerful committee ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-10-31T20:48:41Z)

Naples Garbage Crisis Deepens As Mayors Reject Govt's Offer

Naples, Italy (AHN) - Italy's garbage crisis continued as Naples mayors have turned down a government's proposal to indefinitely block the opening of a new waste landfill in the Terzigno region in return of putting an end to violent protests against it ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-10-25T11:08:49Z)

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)

One of Saudi Arabia's most wanted believed linked to bomb plot

(CNN) -- The man suspected to be at the center of the plot to send bombs from Yemen to the United States is a Saudi national who authorities believe has been living in Yemen for the past three years. Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri is one of Saudi Arabia's most ... (Source: CNN 2010-10-31T19:29:56Z)

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