Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 11:40 pm

iPhone and iPod Touch can now have Netflix in their bag of apps!

It official now, Netflix has launched its application for iPhone and iPod touch which will enable users to enjoy TV shows and movies directly on their devices. To top it all up, the application is absolutely free. All ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-27T04:47:49Z)

Son Regrets Selling Estelle Getty's Emmy Trophy

The son of late actress Estelle Getty regrets selling off the Emmy Award she won for her role in " The Golden Girls " - insisting he should have donated the trophy to a museum. Getty died in 2008 and her sons ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-08-28T17:25:24Z)

GETTY'S SON REGRETS EMMY SALE

The son of late actress ESTELLE GETTY regrets selling off the Emmy Award she won for her role in THE GOLDEN GIRLS - insisting he should have donat ed the trophy to a museum. Getty died in 2008 and her sons Carl and Barry ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-27T15:10:35Z)

New iPod Touch with FaceTime, iTV box, revamped iTunes? What is Apple up to?

Apple has announced it will host a press conference early next month but offered no specifics about what new devices may be debut, but many expect to hear about a new iPod Touch with cameras. And some hope to hear about ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-26T13:24:24Z)

Ham Sells For $1.6 Million At Kentucky Breakfast

When is a ham worth $1.6 million? The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that a 16-pound country ham sold for $100,000 a pound at the 47th annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast. Bernard Trager ... (Source: Luxist 2010-08-27T23:03:02Z)

High-end ham: Ky. donors offer $1.6 million for champion ham; proceeds will go to charity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) ---- Start baking those biscuits and stirring that red-eye gravy. Two donors have pledged a record $1.6 million for Kentucky's grand champion country ham. That works out to about $100,000 ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-27T01:34:32Z)

John Cusack To Star As Poe In "The Raven"

Thanks to the wonderful power of the internets and the twitterverse, these days casting news can come from just about anywhere including the actors being casted themselves. Straight from the horse's mouth err... the ... (Source: IESB.NET 2010-08-28T06:41:10Z)

Sarah Palin sounds family themes in speech

H ERSHEY, Pa. — Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin stuck largely to family values themes Friday in a speech before a friendly crowd of social conservatives, but she ventured into more political waters by ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-28T15:38:02Z)

Homes evacuated overnight near Montana wildfire

Wildfires drove early morning evacuations in western Montana and brought dozens of fresh firefighters to Washington state on Friday as crews battled dozens of blazes throughout the northwest. Cooler temperatures and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:41:57Z)

Cooler Weather Helps Control Washington Wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Cooler temperatures and calmer winds are helping firefighters control wildfires that had flared up across Eastern Washington in hot, gusty winds. In the Stevens County town of Arden, north of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T16:15:00Z)

Cusack to star in Endgame's 'The Raven'

John Cusack will star as Edgar Allen Poe in Endgame Entertainment's "The Raven." Cusack disclosed his attachment via a Twitter post Friday, saying that the project will shoot in the fall. Endgame is financing ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-27T22:41:33Z)

Frankie Edgar Retains Title, Randy Couture Dominates James Toney at UFC 118

For the second time in five months, Frankie Edgar has defeated B.J. Penn by unanimous decision for the UFC Lightweight Title. The biggest story, though, was exactly what many in the MMA community expected to ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-08-29T04:59:45Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Pics: The Last Exorcism Hollywood premiere

The premiere for the new horror movie The Last Exorcism took place in Hollywood last night. The film's stars, including Patrick Fabian, stepped out for the star studded event held at Arclight Cinemas, Los ... (Source: Hollywood News 2010-08-25T10:19:28Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Palin to address Pa. Family Institute in Hershey

Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 people at a speech by former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin in Hershey.Palin is scheduled to appear Friday night at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Family ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T19:56:55Z)

Sarah Palin heads to Hershey fresh off big primary endorsement wins

Sarah Palin, who comes to Hershey Friday to headline a Pennsylvania Family Institute event at the Hershey Lodge, had a tremendously upbeat interview on Fox Wednesday about the likely upset in the Republican ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-08-26T15:40:24Z)

Randy Couture beats James Toney in UFC 118

F ive-time Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Randy Couture defeated former boxing champion James Toney by submission in the first round of a heavyweight bout at UFC 118 Saturday at the TD Garden. With Couture ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-29T05:14:04Z)

Randy Couture beats former boxer James Toney in UFC 118

BOSTON—Five-time Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Randy Couture defeated former boxing champion James Toney by submission in the first round of a heavyweight bout at UFC 118 Saturday at the TD ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-29T05:14:04Z)

Wildfire brings overnight evacuations in Mont.; cool, calm weather helps control Wash ...

HELENA, Mont. - Wildfires drove early morning evacuations in western Montana and brought dozens of fresh firefighters to Washington state on Friday as crews battled dozens of blazes throughout the northwest ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-27T14:41:57Z)

Coming to theaters: 'Avatar: Special Edition,' 'The Last Exorcism,' 'Takers'

"Avatar: Special Edition": Director James Cameron's sci-fi epic returns with 8 minutes of new footage. Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, sensuality and language. "Cairo Time": A fashion magazine editor ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-19T07:34:47Z)

Apple May Offer New iPod Touch, iTunes Social Links

A new iPod touch may be announced at Apple's press event on Sept. 1. Apple's new iPod touch could have front and rear cameras for FaceTime video conferencing. Apple's iTunes could also get socially connected with links ... (Source: CIO Today 2010-08-26T19:07:59Z)

Rex Ryan, Jets keep eating and cursing in 'Hard Knocks'

Last week, Jets Coach Rex Ryan got all the press for his "Sopranos"-like droppage of f-bombs. In Wednesday night's episode on HBO, Ryan didn't really back off despite Tony Dungy's criticism so it was strictly earmuffs ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-19T13:54:10Z)

Watch The Last Exorcism Online Free, part 1/7,full movie stream

The Last Exorcism,The Last Exorcism Full movie,download The Last Exorcism,The Last Exorcism download full movie,watch The Last Exorcism full movie A troubled evangelical minister agrees to let his last exorcism be filmed ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-08-28T11:34:39Z)

Broadbent's ham sells for record $1.6 million

On Sunday, Business Editor Joe Walker examines the ham-making history and profitability of Broadbent's B&B Foods at Kuttawa. This is a preview. Broadbent's B&B Foods grand champion ham brought a record $1.6 million ... (Source: Paducah Sun 2010-08-27T12:40:16Z)

Cusack to star in 'The Raven'

John Cusack will star as Edgar Allen Poe in "The Raven" for Intrepid Pictures and FilmNation. Cusack disclosed his attachment via a Twitter post Friday. Shooting is scheduled for late fall in Serbia. Intrepid ... (Source: Variety 2010-08-28T00:00:18Z)

Tony Dungy takes Rex Ryan up on his offer to visit with Jets

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- After Tony Dungy was publicly critical of Rex Ryan's use of profanity, the Jets head coach left a message for Dungy, inviting him to see what Ryan and his team are all about. Dungy has called ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-08-20T00:09:47Z)

Estelle Getty - Getty's Son Regrets Emmy Sale

The son of late actress ESTELLE GETTY regrets selling off the Emmy Award she won for her role in THE GOLDEN GIRLS - insisting he should have donated the trophy to a museum. Getty died in 2008 and her sons Carl and Barry ... (Source: Contactmusic.com 2010-08-27T15:03:25Z)

Ryan, Jets are perfect fit for HBO's Hard Knocks

FLORHAM PARK (AP) — Here's a four-letter word everyone's using these days: J-E-T-S. When it comes to juicy story lines and colorful personalities, the big-talking, foul-mouthed Jets have the perfect cast ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-08-27T06:13:43Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 10:40 pm

Indianapolis will host fourth Moto GP event in 2011

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host a fourth MotoGP race next year after agreeing to a 1-year contract extension. Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus confirmed the deal during an interview with The ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-08-27T19:56:55Z)

DeKalb vows to keep pursuing deal for GM plant

General Motors Corp. faces long odds to find another buyer for its idled Doraville assembly plant in the coming months, after a proposed $110 million deal with a well-heeled Florida developer and DeKalb County ... (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

Suge Knight, Kanye Can't Mediate Shooting Lawsuit

A mediation session meant to resolve a lawsuit filed by rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight against hip-hop star Kanye West was not successful. Knight's attorney, Marc Brumer, says the two sides did not reach an agreement ... (Source: Billboard Business News 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

Jets closing in on deal with All-Pro center Nick Mangold

Twenty-two days into Darrelle Revis' holdout, a Jets player is on the verge of signing a long-term deal with the team. It's center Nick Mangold. The Jets and the All-Pro lineman are closing in on a ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-08-23T01:53:36Z)

Niners Knock Out Campbell, Beat Raiders 28-24

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Gradkowski and David Carr left no doubt about who the backup quarterbacks will be on their teams. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Gradkowski and David Carr left no doubt about who the backup ... (Source: KOLO TV Reno 2010-08-29T04:23:58Z)

Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper, face agreement deadline today

AP Bryce Harper is still unsigned. WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals and No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Harper faced a deadline to get a deal done Monday. Major League Baseball clubs had until midnight as ... (Source: Staten Island Advance 2010-08-16T17:18:10Z)

Gradkoski shines after Campbell leaves with stinger for Raiders, but Niners win 28-24

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bruce Gradkowski and David Carr left no doubt about who the backup quarterbacks will be on their teams. Gradkowski threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns after Jason Campbell left with an injury ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-29T04:16:48Z)

Apple May Offer New iPod Touch, iTunes Social Links

A new iPod touch may be announced at Apple's press event on Sept. 1. Apple's new iPod touch could have front and rear cameras for FaceTime video conferencing. Apple's iTunes could also get socially connected with links ... (Source: CIO Today 2010-08-26T19:07:59Z)

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has strong words for top draft pick Bryce Harper

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg says he has no advice to offer the team's top draft pick, catcher Bryce Harper, who has until midnight Monday to come to a deal with the team. But after Sunday's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-16T19:12:42Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Bay Biz Buzz: Apple nears iTunes TV deal

Cupertino-based Apple Inc., seeking to fend off rivals such as Netflix Inc. and Hulu LLC, is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents, said three people familiar with ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-25T16:38:51Z)

MotoGP headed back to Indianapolis for 4th year

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will host a fourth MotoGP race next year after agreeing to a one-year contract extension. Speedway CEO Jeff Belskus confirmed the deal during an interview with ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-08-27T20:11:14Z)

Apple angling to rent TV shows via iTunes

Apple Inc. is in advanced talks with News Corp. to let iTunes users rent TV shows for 99 cents and is in discussions with other media companies about similar deals, said three people familiar with the plan ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-25T07:06:11Z)

MotoGP may be here for years to come

The new MotoGP deal is for only one year, but Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and CEO Jeff Belskus advises not to read too much into that. Just before Friday's official announcement of a fourth Red Bull ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-08-28T16:28:08Z)

Jets Close To Deal With Nick Mangold; Impact On Darrelle Revis?

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter tells us what he's learned regarding the Jets possibly making All-Pro Nick Mangold the highest paid center in the league and if that will have any impact with holdout Darrelle ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-24T00:55:09Z)

Washington Nationals and No. 1 pick Bryce Harper agree on five year, $9.9 million deal at deadline

WASHINGTON - Bryce Harper. Stephen Strasburg. Negotiating with super-agent Scott Boras right up until the last possible second to get a deal done. The Washington Nationals are getting the hang of this whole ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-17T14:53:49Z)

Illinois marketing firm settles Iowa attorney general complaints for $225,000

DES MOINES, IOWA — An Illinois direct marketing company has agreed to refrain from violating Iowa consumer laws and pay $225,000 to the state in deal with the attorney general. Attorney General Tom Miller says in a ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-18T20:36:13Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Meditation Fails To Resolve Kanye West & Suge Knight Battle

A mediation session aimed at resolving a lengthy legal battle between Kanye West and Marion "Suge" Knight has failed - neither side could reach an agreement in the ongoing case. The "Stronger" hitmaker is ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-08-28T15:30:52Z)

Oakland Raiders' Jason Campbell carted off the field

OAKLAND -- Raiders starting quarterback Jason Campbell was carted off the field midway through the second quarter of Oakland's exhibition with the 49ers on Saturday after being sacked by linebacker Travis ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-29T02:43:45Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

New iPod Touch with FaceTime, iTV box, revamped iTunes? What is Apple up to?

Apple has announced it will host a press conference early next month but offered no specifics about what new devices may be debut, but many expect to hear about a new iPod Touch with cameras. And some hope to hear about ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-26T13:24:24Z)

iPhone and iPod Touch can now have Netflix in their bag of apps!

It official now, Netflix has launched its application for iPhone and iPod touch which will enable users to enjoy TV shows and movies directly on their devices. To top it all up, the application is absolutely free. All ... (Source: Entertainment and Showbiz! 2010-08-27T04:47:49Z)

Illinois marketing firm settles Iowa complaint

An Illinois direct marketing company has agreed to refrain from violating Iowa consumer laws and pay $225,000 to the state in a deal with the Iowa attorney general. Attorney General Tom Miller said in a news ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2010-08-19T09:43:38Z)

DNA leads to man's indictment in DeKalb rape cases

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — A DeKalb County grand jury has indicted a man on four rape charges from 2002 and 2003. Authorities say DNA linked the man to the crimes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that 39-year-old ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-28T15:23:43Z)

Atlanta Police Investigating Shooting of Black Gay Pride Organizer

Durand Robinson (pictured on the left), co-owner of the popular gay DeKalb County nightclub Traxx, was found dead in southwest Atlanta early Wednesday, shot in the chest. Robinson was the organizer of the city's ... (Source: Just Out (blog) 2010-08-26T16:01:53Z)

Apple tuning in 99-cent iTunes TV show rentals

Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) is reportedly in talks with broadcast television networks ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC to offer 99-cent TV episode rentals via the computing giant's iTunes digital storefront. Citing three ... (Source: Fiercemobilecontent 2010-08-25T12:14:00Z)

Kanye West Doesn't Sweeten the Deal for Suge Knight

Kanye West 's latest rap session with Marion "Suge" Knight didn't go well. The rapper and defrocked rap mogul remain at odds after a mediation session to address Knight's negligence complaint against West ... (Source: comcast.net 2010-08-27T00:58:45Z)

Jets close to long-term contract with All-Pro center Mangold

The contract is still being hammered out, but it is expected to top the five-year, $37.5 million deal of St. Louis Rams center Jason Brown , the league's highest-paid center, according to The Star-Ledger ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-23T14:25:13Z)

Buying Club Agrees to Comply with Iowa Laws, $225,000 Payment to State

(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 18 -- The Iowa Attorney General issued the following news release: An Illinois direct marketing company has agreed to refrain from ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-29T04:38:17Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 9:40 pm

ARCA: Patrick Sheltra Looks To Back Up Win at Chicagoland Speedway

Last weekend at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Patrick Sheltra notched win No. 1 for 2010. Sheltra, not only looks forward to Chicago due to the win, but due to intermediate track success. "To head back to a place like ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-27T04:33:30Z)

Concertgoer Faces NY Criminal Charges

A Maine man who was injured after police say he leaped from the upper deck at Long Island's Jones Beach Theater during a Phish concert has pleaded not guilty to reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct ... (Source: POLLSTAR 2010-08-28T15:59:30Z)

American troops leaving Iraq

(NBC) - They're out of harm's way and heading to the arms of their loved ones.The last American combat brigade left Iraq overnight. A total of 440 soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division, riding their armored Strykers ... (Source: WALB 10 2010-08-20T12:48:34Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Mexicana to Suspend All Flights by Tomorrow After Last Week's Acquisition

Compania Mexicana de Aviacion will ground all flights by tomorrow at noon local time, said Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico SA, the holding company for the airline. The suspension will affect all operations, including ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-27T21:58:36Z)

Glenn Beck to host D.C. rally on anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Dream ...

"Whites don't own Abraham Lincoln," Beck said in a recent broadcast of his Fox News show . "Blacks don't own Martin Luther King. Those are American icons, American ideas, and we should just talk about character, and that ... (Source: abc40 2010-08-28T22:18:54Z)

Ansell Protective Gloves 150 Next as ARCA Goes to Chicagoland

TOLEDO, Ohio -- After nearly one full month since last racing on a speedway, the drivers of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will call on high horsepower this weekend as the series travels to the 1 ... (Source: Who Won 2010-08-25T22:22:27Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Breaking!! The Last American Combat Troops will be gone rom Iraq by midnight.

Keith Olbermann just reported the Breaking news at 6:29 during the Ed Show that the last American Combat troops will be gone from Iraq by within the hour. The 42nd Striker Brigade will be the last to leave ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-08-18T22:59:23Z)

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges After Plunge at Phish Concert

A man who police say jumped from the balcony at a Phish concert in Long Island last week pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct, The Associated Press reported. The New ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-27T21:29:58Z)

Glenn Beck's Lincoln memorial rally

So, the same folks who have been yelping that a mosque near Ground Zero in New York would be insensitive to the families of 9/11 victims are rallying on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of Dr. Martin ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-29T03:26:42Z)

Massive China Traffic Jam Could Last Weeks

BEIJING -- A massive traffic jam in north China that stretches for dozens of miles and hit its 10-day mark on Tuesday stems from road construction in Beijing that won't be finished until the middle of next ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-24T10:42:08Z)

SJ Firefighters Reject City's Latest Offer

The phrase "back to the drawing board" is becoming part of the regular story for San Jose firefighters and the city. The San Jose firefighters union on Friday overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by the city that would ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-28T15:45:11Z)

Mukwonago Fans React To Mascot Debate

LAKE GENEVA – The Mukwonago Indians faced off against a team in Lake Geneva today… but this could be the last hurrah for the school's mascot. The debate over whether to keep the school's nickname made ... (Source: Newsradio 620 2010-08-28T03:42:12Z)

Last of American combat troops leaves Iraq

BAGHDAD--Members of the last American combat brigade in Iraq crossed into Kuwait early Thursday as the military neared its Aug. 31 deadline to end combat operations. As the United States military prepares to leave Iraq ... (Source: Inland Newstoday 2010-08-19T17:14:36Z)

Struggling airline Mexicana to halt all operations

Mexicana Airlines said Friday that it would suspend all flights as of Saturday morning, citing a "grave deterioration of finances" at Mexico's largest airline. Mexicana, the largest foreign carrier at Los ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-08-28T11:48:58Z)

SJ: FIREFIGHTERS UNION REJECTS CITY'S CONCESSION PROPOSAL

The San Jose firefighters union today overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by the city that would have allowed 49 recently laid-off firefighters to be rehired, calling the offer unfair. More than 600 firefighters ... (Source: KPIX 2010-08-28T01:47:40Z)

China's Rapid Growth Often Leads to Problems Down the Road

ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Chinese authorities proclaimed an end this week to an epic traffic jam that had brought some drivers here to a dead halt for up to five seemingly endless days. Which is heartening news ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-29T02:29:26Z)

San Jose firefighters shoot down city's request for pay cuts

San Jose firefighters who argued recent layoffs have left them so shorthanded they arrived late to a burning home this week had a chance to bring those 49 jobs back. But city officials said it would cost them ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-28T01:54:50Z)

Glenn Beck Appeals to 'Restore' the U.S., Al Sharpton Commemorates Martin Luther King

Just steps away from where Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech 47 years ago, conservative commentator Glenn Beck today fervently declared that "America today begins to turn ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-28T21:21:38Z)

Mexicana airline halts all operations

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico's transportation secretary says debt-ridden carrier Mexicana de Aviacion is halting all operations. Juan Francisco Molinar Horcasitas told reporters the struggling airline will cease all ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-28T07:45:35Z)

Mukwonago school officials to defend 'Indians'

If successful, the school about 30 miles southwest of Milwaukee, would be the first to defend their race-based mascot under a new law that gives the Department of Public Instruction the power to order ... (Source: Oshkosh Northwestern 2010-08-28T09:18:38Z)

Phish Fan Arrested for Jones Beach Jump

The Phish fan who was injured after he took a dive from the upper deck of Jones Beach Theater last week has been arrested for endangering fellow concertgoers. Luke Duplessis has surrendered to face reckless ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-08-27T19:28:17Z)

LOHAN'S DAD TO OPEN REHAB CENTRE

LINDSAY LOHAN's father has announced plans to open a drug and alcohol reh abilitation center in California, days after his daughter's release from an inpatient rehab clinic. The Mean Girls star was jailed last month ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-27T18:23:51Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

China's massive traffic jam could last for weeks

BEIJING (AP) A massive traffic jam in north China that stretches for dozens of miles and hit its 10-day mark on Tuesday stems from road construction in Beijing that won't be finished until the middle of next month, an ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-24T17:44:28Z)

Hearing set on Mukwonago High mascot

Mukwonago School District officials are slated to defend their high school 's use of the "Indians" mascot and name at an Aug. 27 hearing after a recent graduate filed a complaint against the school last month. This would ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-08-19T21:25:09Z)

Patrick Sheltra Blows Away The Competition At Chicagoland

JOLIET, August 28, 2010: Riding high following his most recent win at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield) on Sunday, August 22, Patrick Sheltra leaned into Chicagoland Speedway this week looking to ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-08-28T15:30:52Z)

Not Believing in Prescription Drugs, Lindsay Lohan's Father to Open Rehab Center

'If people come in on them they're going to have to get off of them [prescription drugs], otherwise they'll be looking for another rehab,' Michael Lohan reveals a protocol at his future rehab clinic. Lindsay Lohan 's ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-28T04:39:28Z)

Michael Lohan To Open Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center

Lindsay Lohan's father has announced plans to open a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in California, days after his daughter's release from an inpatient rehab clinic. The star was jailed last month for ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-08-27T22:55:52Z)

Deals of the Hour / August 28, 2010, 8:40 pm

Mediators call Duluth hospitals and nurses back to bargaining table

DULUTH - Federal mediators have called Duluth nurses and business executives at two area hospitals - SMDC Medical Center and St. Luke's – back to the bargaining table. A tentative meeting between SMDC nurses and ... (Source: Workday Minnesota 2010-08-25T20:06:27Z)

DC's 'truth, honor' rally tests Glenn Beck's power

NEW YORK — Glenn Beck, the man behind Saturday's rally at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, has built an empire around his own voice that grew exponentially with his move to Fox News ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-27T19:42:36Z)

Programs offer up to $3,500 in air conditioner savings

Starting Monday, Floridians can take advantage of a new rebate program to replace older home air-conditioning and heat systems with newer energy-saving units. Combined with an existing federal tax credit ... (Source: Gainesville Sun 2010-08-28T20:17:12Z)

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

HRC to fight Target donation with cash

Target Corp. , which had been negotiating with a gay-rights advocacy group to help quiet criticism of its controversial political donation to MN Forward, has decided to shelve a deal to contribute to gay ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-17T15:15:17Z)

Vermont Democrat Racine to seek recount in gubernatorial primary versus Shumlin

RICHMOND, VT. — Vermont Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Racine said Friday he will ask for a recount in the state's primary election. Racine, a state senator from Richmond, made the announcement Friday, about ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-27T20:04:04Z)

Logic PD's CEO Michael Davis to Participate in Panel Discussion at Minneapolis St Paul Business ...

MINNEAPOLIS – Logic PD, a product innovation company, today announced that Michael Davis, CEO of Logic PD, will participate in a panel discussion on economic challenges in today's business environment. The ... (Source: WebWire 2010-08-16T17:39:38Z)

Deal backtracks from "open mind" on casinos

ATLANTA — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal is backpedaling on casinos after at least one prominent Christian conservative activist called to voice concerns. Deal created a stir when he said earlier this ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-27T18:09:32Z)

Black Rice Provides More Antioxidants than Berries

Black rice bran, a spoonful, contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries, U.S. researchers say. Zhimin Xu of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in ... (Source: HispanicBusiness.com 2010-08-28T20:17:12Z)

Lightning Deal Lashoff to Toronto

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired right wing Alex Berry and forward Stefano Giliati from the Toronto Maple Leafs today in exchange for defenseman Matt Lashoff , Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced ... (Source: hockeyfights.com 2010-08-27T21:29:58Z)

Lightning trade D Lashoff to Toronto for two prospects

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Matt Lashoff to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a pair of prospects, right wing Alex Berry and forward Stefano Giliati, Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman announced Friday ... (Source: Sportsnet.ca 2010-08-28T14:04:58Z)

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, left, flexes her arm in a show of strength at supporter Robert Kampfe, as Brewer joined Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they thanked supporters and volunteers for their work during the primary at ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-27T02:38:58Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Growing VisionShare moves to downtown

VisionShare Inc. , a health care technology company, is expanding and moving its headquarters from University Avenue into downtown Minneapolis. VisionShare signed a deal to move its headquarters and its 111 ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

Black Rice may offer better Antioxidants than Blueberries

Is black rice the best antioxidants around? An interesting new bit of research has shown that black rice may be an even better antioxidant source than even blueberries. According to CBS News , researcher Dr. Zhimin Xu ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-27T22:05:46Z)

No deal reached for Duluth nurses; strike vote Wednesday

St. Paul, Minn. — Negotiations between St. Luke's hospital and nurses in Duluth stretched until the early morning hours on Tuesday. The two sides finished about 2 a.m. without an agreement that negotiators ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2010-08-17T12:52:07Z)

UPDATE: Nurses strike is imminent in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A federal mediation session between the Minnesota Nurses Association and St. Mary's-Duluth Clinic has ended without agreement. The Minnesota Nurses Association says that means a strike is imminent ... (Source: WKBT 2010-08-27T17:12:16Z)

McCain, Brewer offer ways to reduce budgets

Les Stukenberg/The Daily Courier Arizona Senator John McCain gives a thumbs-up to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer after her opening remarks at the Yavapai Business Leaders monthly coffee meeting Friday morning. Les Stukenberg ... (Source: Daily Courier 2010-08-26T23:54:19Z)

Toyota to Deploy Prius Plug-In in San Francisco

Japanese manufacturer Toyota announced yesterday a new partnership with the city of San Francisco which will allow the carmaker to deploy several of its Prius plug-in hybrid vehicles for testing in the city. The Priuses ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-26T11:51:20Z)

HP Tops Dell in 3Par Bidding With $2 Billion Offer

Hewlett-Packard Co. topped Dell Inc. in the bidding for 3Par Inc. for a third time, saying it would pay $30 a share, or $2 billion, for the data-storage provider. That bested Dell's earlier $27-a-share ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-28T18:51:18Z)

Toyota mulls Prius sound to warn walkers

Ever wanted to make your otherwise-silent hybrid car make a sound like an alien space ship of out of a 1950s sci-fi flick? Toyota has your answer. The Toyota Prius hybrid will get an optional pedestrian ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-26T17:20:37Z)

3Par Goes For HP's $2 Billion Offer

(NewsCore) - Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, or $30-per-share, offer for 3Par Inc. was enough to win over the board of the data-storage company, which has notified Dell Inc. of its intention to end their ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-08-28T19:05:37Z)

White Sox awarded claim waiver claim on Dodgers star Manny Ramirez

CHICAGO - The Manny Watch is on for Chicago's South Side. Manny Ramirez was placed on waivers by the Dodgers, and the White Sox were awarded the claim that gives them exclusive bargaining rights for the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-28T06:26:51Z)

Black Rice May Be The New Blueberry

"Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful or blueberries, but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants," Zhimin Xu, PhD, of ... (Source: eMaxHealth.com 2010-08-27T16:29:19Z)

Fla. to begin offering rebates for efficient ACs

Floridians soon can take advantage of a new rebate program to replace older home air-conditioning and heat systems with newer energy-saving units. Beginning Monday, consumers can apply for rebates of as much ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-08-27T17:48:04Z)

You can save up to $3,000 on AC units

Starting Monday, Floridians can take advantage of a new rebate program to replace older home air-conditioning and heat systems with newer energy-saving units. Combined with an existing federal tax credit of up ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-08-28T10:37:23Z)

Arizona primary: Why McCain is set to beat the anti-incumbent backlash

Polls suggest Sen. John McCain is set to win his primary Tuesday. Some voters have been turned off by his attack ads and big spending in the race against J.D. Hayworth. But it has worked. Arizona Sen. John ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

Lightning send D Matt Lashoff to Maple Leafs, get two prospects

In a deal that adds even more depth to their defense while shedding contracts, the Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward prospects Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman Matt ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-08-27T23:03:02Z)

3Par calls HP $30 bid 'superior'; Dell mulls reply

F REMONT, Calif. — Data storage company 3Par Inc. says its board has determined that Hewlett-Packard Co.'s $2 billion, $30-per-share takeover bid is superior to a rival offer from Dell Inc., but Dell said Saturday it ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-28T18:08:21Z)

Toyota to Offer External Speaker Option to Make Prius Noisier in Japan

Toyota will be offering its Japanese customers an optional (for now) $150 device that makes its 3rd generation Prius hybrid easier to hear at low speeds. They call it the "Approaching Vehicle Audible System", and it ... (Source: Tree Hugger 2010-08-26T17:27:47Z)

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