Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 11:40 pm

Aviat Networks Announces Settlement Agreement With Ramius LLC

Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall ... document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act and Section 27A ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-15T20:31:39Z)

Pope starts Britain visit clouded by 'Third World' gaffe

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Britain Thursday hoping to improve ... The highlight of the trip will be a beatification mass for 19th century English cardinal John Henry Newman, and it also features symbolic prayers ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-16T01:46:37Z)

Parent of Bell Canada Buys Rest of TV Network

The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and the Toronto Star owner, Torstar Corporation, will shed their holdings in CTVglobemedia. CTV operates 27 stations across Canada. The deal also includes 30 specialty channels and ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-10T14:46:49Z)

Militants Shell Israel on Second Day of Talks

said there had been significant progress in roughly two hours of meetings Wednesday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the core issues needing resolution for ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-16T06:11:28Z)

Sinochem exec says to shun Potash bid, eyes other assets -media

... Sinochem Corp bid for Potash Corp would not be a good deal for the Chinese firm, but it may consider other assets ... was quoted in the latest edition of Caijing as saying that even a bid of $10 billion would be ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-15T06:19:49Z)

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. and Coalworks Limited Announce Joint Presentation ...

Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall ... release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-15T23:44:55Z)

Press Release Distribution Pros Offer Daily Tips On Gaining Online and Media Visibility

SEO press release distribution pros and founders of Online PR Media have created two new informational hubs for business owners and online marketers. Through the company's Twitter stream and Facebook page, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-09T05:08:11Z)

British offer hesitant welcome on pope's first visit

... pope to Britain, a country that unceremoniously broke with the Vatican over Henry VIII's divorce in the 16th century, seemed doomed to controversy from the start. Months before Benedict XVI ... John Henry Newman, (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-16T03:19:40Z)

AngloGold Raises $1.37 Billion to Cancel Gold Hedges

Over-Allotment AngloGold, with operations in Ghana, Brazil and Colombia, expects to raise $686 million selling 15.8 million shares at $43.50 an American depositary share, or 308.7 rand an ordinary share. The company ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-15T12:03:25Z)

WAC sues Fresno State, Nevada to stay in league

n The Charlotte Touchdown Club has struck a four-year, $500,000 deal with ACN that makes the telecommunications company the presenting sponsor of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. The award is presented annually to college ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-09-15T03:49:29Z)

Benjamin Netanyahu, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mahmoud Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, not seen, at his residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Wednesday, Sept ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-16T04:24:06Z)

Plea bargain expected in case of Serb accused of attack on NY college student

... bargain is expected in the trial of a former Serb ... into a coma, a person who has been informed of the deal told The Associated Press. Miladin Kovacevic is accused of repeatedly kicking Bryan Steinhauer of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-14T12:18:55Z)

ACN reaches deal to sponsor Bronko Nagurski Trophy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Touchdown Club has struck a four-year, $500,000 deal with ACN that makes the telecommunications company the presenting sponsor of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. The award is ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-15T17:39:51Z)

State Dept. Disappointed With Kovacevic Plea Deal

... Serb college basketball player who beat an American student into a coma. A State Department spokesman says the agreement for Miladin Kovacevic ... Binghamton University student Bryan Steinhauer in the chest ... (Source: NewsChannel 36 2010-09-16T05:57:09Z)

Telecom company buys Canada's top TV netwrk

The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Toronto Star owner Torstar Corp. will shed their holdings in CTVglobemedia. CTV operates 27 stations across Canada. The deal also includes 30 specialty channels and CHUM Radio, (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-10T15:22:37Z)

Sinochem says not keen on Potash buy

... Potash Corp's assets such as its nitrogen or phosphates businesses as an acquisition of the fertilizer giant would not be a good deal, a senior Sinochem official was quoted telling an influential Chinese ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-15T09:54:34Z)

Charlotte Touchdown Club strikes 4-year, $500,000 sponsorship deal with ACN

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Touchdown Club has struck a four-year, $500,000 deal with ACN that makes the telecommunications company the presenting sponsor of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. The award is presented ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-15T17:54:10Z)

Bell Canada parent BCE says Winter Olympics helped push ahead deal to buy CTV

... Thomson family of Toronto, with BCE (TSX:BCE) as a junior partner. Cope said the era of mobile TV in Canada arrived during the Vancouver Games and was part of the rationale for the surprise transaction. CTV and ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-11T09:02:02Z)

Honeywell Tender Offer for Sperian Protection Successful Based on Preliminary Results

Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell ... contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, (Source: Forbes 2010-09-08T08:01:10Z)

Out of Iran, Sarah Shourd will try to free fiance, friend

TEHRAN, Iran - In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf, after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover a $ ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T06:55:36Z)

US disappointed with plea deal for Serb in US beating case

Miladin Kovacevic, 23, reached a deal with prosecutors in Serbia that will ... US authorities accused Kovacevic of beating Bryan Steinhauer in May 2008 at a bar in Binghamton, New York, where the Serbian was playing ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-15T21:36:04Z)

UPDATE 1-AngloGold to offer shares, bonds to cut gold hedge

... AngloGold Ashanti Ltd , the world's third-largest gold miner, plans to offer up to 18.1 million shares and issue convertible ... bonds due 2013 which will convert into 15.8 million American Depositary Shares ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-15T06:41:17Z)

Challenges mount for pope's trip to Britain

VATICAN CITY ---- Pope Benedict XVI takes his campaign to revive Christianity ... for tickets and transport to the main event: the beatification Sunday of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham. Government ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T02:51:02Z)

Stocks climb as Japan weighs yen plans

Anglogold Ashanti (AU) fell 5% to $44.37 after it said it would raise as much as $686 million from an offering of 15.8 million shares priced at $43.50 ... But it was more than the American Petroleum Institute's ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-15T18:37:07Z)

Google Caffeine SEO Tips for webmasters

Off Page SEO Tips 1 . High PR web directory submission 2 . High PR article directory submission and updating it to popular social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. 3 . Free Classified ad submission and ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-06T08:46:30Z)

Female hiker is released by Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - American hiker Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf to Oman on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal covered her $500,000 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T07:02:46Z)

How Could I Advertiset A Start Up Corporation? 1 Marketing Rules for Local businesses

... Facebook and Twitter. They both have their advantages ... With the knowledge and training of keywords and SEO, you will be able to use these skills to drive massive amounts of traffic to your blog. If you are ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-15T23:59:14Z)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas agree to outline Mideast peace deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to produce a framework for a permanent peace deal and to hold a second round of direct talks this month, a modest achievement reached ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-02T18:09:35Z)

Iran: American hiker released

TEHRAN, Iran — Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers detained for more than a year in Iran, has been released from prison, state-run Press TV reported today. Attorney Massoud Shafii, who is ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-15T16:42:35Z)

Report: Chinese company asking government approval for Potash bid but deal might ...

... potash and fertilizer, the government said Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in its first official comment on the proposed takeover. (AP Photo) BEIJING — A state-owned Chinese ... Caijing quoted a Sinochem vice ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-16T04:52:44Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 10:40 pm

Mauer powers Twins past White Sox in AL Central battle

... Twins took a commanding eight-game lead in the AL Central with a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night ... Twins starter Brian Duensing (9-2) pitched six innings, allowing two runs while ... (Source: Winona Daily News 2010-09-16T04:38:25Z)

Japan PM vows "decisive action" against strong yen after intervention

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's prime minister said Tokyo will continue to take action against a strong yen, signaling that authorities would intervene in the market again to rein in the currency. "We will continue ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-16T05:07:03Z)

Boeing plans craft to take tourists to Space Station

MINNEAPOLIS — Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-09-16T05:07:03Z)

Out of Iran, Sarah Shourd will try to free fiance, friend

TEHRAN, Iran - In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf, after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover a $ ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T06:55:36Z)

5 killed as Indian leaders debate measures to end violence in disputed Kashmir region

... killed in street battles — the worst outbreak of violence in Kashmir in months of anti-India unrest this year. In response to those protests, which were exacerbated by reports of a Quran desecration in the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-16T03:19:40Z)

Mauer, Twins close in on AL Central title

... White Sox on Wednesday night. With 17 games left for both teams, Minnesota has basically secured the division barring an epic collapse. The Twins' magic number to win the division is 10. Twins starter Brian ... (Source: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram 2010-09-16T04:59:53Z)

China Touts 'Complete Package' for California Railway

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week rode on bullet trains in China, Japan and South Korea as the state seeks contractors and financing to build the planned network linking Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-16T03:48:18Z)

Cubs spank Cards again; St. Louis running out of time

LOUIS (AP) - Randy Wells ... Cubs deny Adam Wainwright's bid for a 19th win in a 7-2 victory over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Xavier Nady had three hits and three RBIs and Darwin Barney had ... (Source: 14 WFIE 2010-09-15T12:46:21Z)

Report: Chinese company asking government approval for Potash bid but deal might ...

BEIJING — A state-owned Chinese chemical company is seeking Cabinet approval to make a competing bid to mining giant BHP's $38.5 billion offer for Canada's Potash but says such a deal might be too big and ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-16T05:07:03Z)

Schwarzenegger: Act on trade

SEOUL, South Korea — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged the U.S. Congress to quickly ratify pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, saying this week that the deals ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-16T03:41:09Z)

Cubs jump Wainwright for three early runs

Cardinals righthander Adam Wainwright ... one out when Xavier Nady hit a hard one-hopper off Wainwright's leg. Wainwright fanned Geovany Soto but walked Tyler Colvin. Darwin Barney and pitcher Randy Wells, (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-15T01:04:51Z)

Killings in Kashmir Top Summer of Deadly Protests; Will U.S. Get Involved?

... Kashmir has been blamed on Muslim anger over reports of Quran-burning in the U ... anti-India militants, Pakistan has long denied sponsoring anti-India terror, saying it lends only moral support to the ... (Source: CNS News 2010-09-15T08:50:08Z)

Iran: American hiker released

TEHRAN, Iran — Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers detained for more than a year in Iran, has been released from prison, state-run Press TV reported today. Attorney Massoud Shafii, who is ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-15T16:42:35Z)

Rays top Yankees 4-3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Dan Johnson hit a pair of two-run homers Wednesday night, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees and back into first place in the AL East. The teams with the ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-16T02:29:34Z)

Rays jump back into AL East lead by beating Yankees

The seesaw Yankees-Rays series ended Wednesday, and the Rays came out on top. Tampa Bay defeated New York, 4-3, Wednesday night at Tropicana Field to win the rubber game of the set and take a half-game lead over the ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-16T03:33:59Z)

Top Papal Adviser: UK Third World Country Of New Agressive Atheists

Vatican City, Italy (AHN) - A day before Pope Benedict XVI lands in Britain to begin a four-day visit, a top Vatican adviser has charged that England is a Third World country filled with atheists. "When you land at ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-15T18:22:48Z)

Top US lawmaker: Japan yen intervention 'deeply disturbing'

A top US lawmaker warned Wednesday that Japan's decision to step into currency markets for the first time since 2004 in a bid to stem the yen's appreciation against the dollar was "deeply disturbing ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-15T15:59:38Z)

Space tourist agency, Boeing OK deal

MINNEAPOLIS - Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-15T21:36:04Z)

China 'paying close attention' to BHP-Potash deal

Beijing is uneasy about seeing BHP Billiton Ltd., already a major iron ore supplier to Chinese steelmakers, gain control of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, expanding its control over key commodities that China needs ... (Source: abc40 2010-09-15T14:05:06Z)

China Says Can Offer `Complete Package' for California High-Speed Trains

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week rode on bullet trains in China, Japan and South Korea as the state seeks contractors and financing to build the planned network linking Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-15T23:59:14Z)

Tampa Bay Rays reclaim first place over Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dan Johnson hit a pair of two-run homers Wednesday night, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees and back into first place in the AL East. The ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-16T05:28:31Z)

Cubs pound out 15 hits to top slumping Cardinals

LOUIS — Randy Wells ... Chicago Cubs deny Adam Wainwright's bid for a 19th win in a 7-2 victory over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals tonight. Xavier Nady had three hits and three RBIs and Darwin Barney had three ... (Source: Rockford Register-Star 2010-09-15T02:52:13Z)

Joe Mauer drives in three as Twins top White Sox to take 8-game lead

... Twins ... All-Star break at 41-16. They improved to 6-2 in Chicago. Mauer is 15 for 27 with four doubles and two home runs at US Cellular Field this season and is 30 for 66 overall for a .455 average against the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-16T00:06:24Z)

China 'Paying Close Attention' to BHP-Potash Deal

... watching BHP ... potash and fertilizer, the government said Wednesday in its first official comment on the proposed takeover. Beijing is uneasy about the global miner, already a major iron ore supplier to Chinese (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-15T09:47:24Z)

Four People Killed in Demonstrations in Kashmir

... injured eight others when shooting at demonstrators in Mendhar in Kashmir. The desecration of the Quran in the U.S. caused the demonstrators´ anger. The protest soon became part of the anti-India movement which ... (Source: Short News 2010-09-15T14:48:03Z)

Female hiker is released by Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - American hiker Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf to Oman on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal covered her $500,000 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T07:02:46Z)

Mini-Vatican: In Britain, pope will travel with team of top aides

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When he visits Great Britain in mid-September, Pope Benedict XVI will be shadowed by a roster of aides who ensure smooth sailing for the 83-year-old pontiff whenever he travels abroad. This ... (Source: Catholic News 2010-09-10T19:47:28Z)

Challenges mount for pope's trip to Britain

VATICAN CITY ---- Pope Benedict XVI takes his campaign to revive Christianity in an increasingly secular Europe to Britain on Thursday. He faces a daunting task in a nation largely at odds with his policies and where ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T02:51:02Z)

Barclays's Yamamoto Sees More Yen Intervention by Japan: Video

Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Masafumi Yamamoto, chief currency strategist at Barclays Bank Plc in Tokyo, discusses Japan's currency policy. The yen pared yesterday's losses after Japan's first intervention in exchange ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-16T04:52:44Z)

Boeing to take tourists to space

MINNEAPOLIS Boeing and a space tourism company announced a deal on Wednesday to sell tickets on rocket rides to the International Space Station. Now Boeing just has to build a spaceship. Space Adventures ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-16T05:14:12Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 9:42 pm

Ex-N.H. AG Kelly Ayotte wins GOP primary; Christine O'Donnell ousts Mike Castle ...

Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte was certified the winner of the Republican Senate primary ... primary winner Christine O'Donnell defeated Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware Tuesday night despite being ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-15T18:22:48Z)

Rays' Johnson strikes down Yankees

... Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees and back into first place in the American League East ... Randy Choate and Grant Balfour worked a scoreless eighth for the Rays. Rafael Soriano pitched ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-09-16T03:05:21Z)

Brett Favre Knows The Saints Are Coming - Again

The last time the New Orleans Saints played at their home venue, the Louisiana Superdome, they won the NFC championship after battering and bruising Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre. On Thursday ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-07T16:52:04Z)

Joe Mauer drives in three as Twins top White Sox to take 8-game lead

... Twins' magic number to win the division is 10. Twins starter Brian Duensing (9-2) pitched six innings ... 455 average against the White Sox. Carlos Quentin hit a two-run homer in the sixth for the White Sox, (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-16T00:06:24Z)

Critics skewer Lady Gaga's meat dress

NEW YORK (AFP) – Animal rights activists stuck a fork in Lady Gaga's meat dress Tuesday but supporters ... has a hard time being 'over the top,'" said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "Someone should ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-14T21:08:37Z)

OSHA to investigate tree-trimming death in Simsbury

SIMSBURY ... Luke Stetson of Windsor Locks was about 30 feet up a tree trimming branches and wearing a safety harness when the white oak fell over and landed on top of him late Monday morning off Chestnut Hill Road. (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-09-14T13:23:20Z)

Pro-Life Christine O'Donnell Defeats Anti-Life Mike Castle in Delaware Republican ...

Pro-Life, Pro-marriage and family candidate Christine O'Donnell just trounced Congressman Mike Castle - an establishment Republican who does not support the Right to Life - in Delaware's much watched Republican ... (Source: Catholic Online 2010-09-15T02:02:07Z)

Discovery Communications Named Top 10 Place to Work by Working Mother Magazine in ...

we made a bold decision to launch our Best Companies initiative and challenge businesses to address the unique needs of working mothers," said Carol Evans , President, Working Mother Media. "The immense influx of ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-14T19:14:05Z)

Critics put a fork in Lady Gaga's meat dress

Animal rights activists put a fork in Lady Gaga's meat dress Tuesday but supporters ... Lady Gaga has a hard time being 'over the top,'" said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "Someone should whisper in ... (Source: The Independent 2010-09-14T16:50:56Z)

WLocks man killed by tree

SIMSBURY — Federal workplace safety officials have been called in to investigate the death of a Connecticut worker killed by a falling tree. Police in Simsbury say tree worker Luke Stetson ... off Chestnut Hill Road. (Source: Journal Inquirer 2010-09-15T15:52:28Z)

Rhapsody Ranked Top On-Demand Premium Music App in iTunes Store

... for iPhone app ... Android mobile platform and through devices from Vizio, SanDisk, HP, Sonos and Philips. Rhapsody, and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rhapsody International Inc ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-15T16:35:25Z)

Johnson's two blasts power Rays past Yanks, into first

... Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees and back into first place in the AL East. The teams with the baseball's top ... Randy Choate and Grant Balfour worked a scoreless eighth for the Rays. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-16T02:29:34Z)

Wyndham Worldwide Named 2010 Working Mother 100 Best Company

we made a bold decision to launch our Best Companies initiative and challenge businesses to address the unique needs of working mothers," said Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media. "The immense influx of ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-15T13:22:09Z)

Twins widen lead, shrink magic number with win against White Sox

Catcher Joe Mauer smacked a three-run home run for one of his three hits on the night, while pitcher Brian Duensing turned in six quality innings to send the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win against the Chicago White Sox ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-09-16T03:41:09Z)

Ehrlich, O'Malley bound for rematch

... Palin-endorsed Brian Murphy for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, and Gov. Martin O'Malley won easily in the Democratic ... an 18-year-old who is active in the tea party. Tough primary battles will also be ... (Source: Cumberland Times-News 2010-09-15T11:56:15Z)

Critics skewer Gaga's meat dress

ANIMAL rights activists have stuck a fork in Lady Gaga's meat dress but supporters rallied ... Lady Gaga has a hard time being 'over the top'," said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals overnight. " (Source: News.com.au 2010-09-14T18:59:46Z)

Tea party' favorite O'Donnell defeats veteran lawmaker in Delaware

... Tea party ... Brian Murphy in the state's GOP primary for governor. Murphy was given little chance, even though he won Palin's endorsement last month. Ehrlich now faces a rematch with Gov. Martin O'Malley, (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-09-15T13:07:50Z)

CU's Hansen: 'We are not 45 points worse than Cal'

Colorado junior quarterback Tyler Hansen knew he would be asked about the message he posted on Twitter on ... reminiscent of the post-game remarks by Tim Tebow a year ago after his Florida Gators lost to Mississippi. " (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

Kellogg Named Top Company for Working Mothers

we made a bold decision to launch our Best Companies initiative and challenge businesses to address the unique needs of working mothers," said Carol Evans, president, Working Mother Media. "The immense influx of ... (Source: WebWire 2010-09-15T12:03:25Z)

Tampa Bay Rays reclaim 1st place over New York Yankees

... Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees and back into first place in the AL East. The teams with the baseball's top ... Randy Choate and Grant Balfour worked a scoreless eighth for the Rays. (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-16T03:19:40Z)

In repeat of NFC championship, Saints top Vikings in NFL opener

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees and the Saints extended New Orleans' post-Super Bowl euphoria for at least another week and handed Brett Favre a second straight loss in the Louisiana Superdome. Brees ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-09-10T05:57:06Z)

Conn. worker killed by falling tree

SIMSBURY ... Luke Stetson of Windsor Locks was about 30 feet up a tree trimming branches and wearing a safety harness when the white oak fell over and landed on top of him late Monday morning off Chestnut Hill Road. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-14T13:30:30Z)

Saints open NFL season with win over Vikings in NFC title game rematch

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees and the Saints extended New Orleans' post-Super Bowl euphoria for at least another week and handed Brett Favre a second consecutive loss in the Louisiana Superdome. Brees completed ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-10T04:38:22Z)

Christine O'Donnell Beats Mike Castle in Delaware

Christine O'Donnell has convincingly beaten Mike Castle to be the Republican nominee for US Senate from the state of Delaware. The Tea Party is ecstatic. The Republican Party is aghast. The Democratic ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-15T16:06:47Z)

Early Priceline.com iPhone App Data Suggests Mobile Device Users May be a 'Different Breed' of ...

which is available from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/, ranks among the top 10 free travel apps on itunes.com. To sample booking trends among mobile device users, priceline. (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-07T13:03:00Z)

Mauer Leads Twins Past White Sox

... Joe Mauer had three hits, including a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins took a commanding eight-game lead in the AL Central with a 9-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox ... starter Brian Duensing (9-2 ... (Source: KELOLAND TV 2010-09-16T04:02:37Z)

Tweet tweet: Today's top sports chatter

... twitter account excuse, either.) From Florida Gators safety Ahmad Black (@AhmadBlack): My professor got the ... From Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow (@TimTebow): Thanks for all the years of support - I'm really ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-09T10:23:09Z)

Tea Party-Backed O'Donnell Upsets Castle in Delaware GOP Race

... Tea Party activist and Palin-backed candidate: investor Brian Murphy. But he failed to pick ... and is eyeing a November rematch against Democratic incumbent Martin O'Malley, who beat him in 2006.  Many pages ... (Source: Myfoxla.com 2010-09-15T07:31:24Z)

Beating Up on Tebow in Jacksonville

... Tim Tebow, who played high school football and college football nearby. While Tebow's No. 15 jersey — in both Broncos and Florida Gators blue ... who had needled Tebow on Twitter all afternoon, noted ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-14T10:38:42Z)

Dilbert Mobile for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Dilbert Mobile for iPhone / iPod touch for free . That's a $4 drop and the best deal we've seen for this official Dilbert comic app. I4U News brings you daily shopping tips on new ... (Source: I4U 2010-09-08T07:54:01Z)

Deals of the Hour / September 15, 2010, 8:40 pm

Mahmoud Abbas, Benjamin Netanyahu

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, left, walks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with Special Middle East Peace Envoy, former Sen. George Mitchell, behind center, at his residence in Jerusalem ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-16T02:22:24Z)

Dickey hurls Mets past Pirates, 9-1

Dodgers 1, Giants 0 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Zito's winless streak reached a career-worst 12 outings and he lost his seventh straight game because of an error by Juan Uribe ... Colorado 7-6 at Coors Field. (Source: Daily Jeffersonian 2010-09-15T18:08:29Z)

United Healthcare, Florida Hospital ink new deal after extending deadline [The ...

... United Healthcare to continue using the hospital and its affiliates at in-network rates without a lapse in coverage. "It was really just a matter of combing through a pretty lengthy document," said Florida ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-09-15T13:00:40Z)

HP nearing $1.5 billion deal to buy ArcSight: report

ArcSight was not immediately available for comment. A deal would be HP's second major acquisition since the departure of Mark Hurd as chief executive, showing the technology giant remains aggressive in pursuing ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-12T21:53:57Z)

Chinese firm signs US steel deal despite criticism, AS

... Mississippi steel mill in a deal that has prompted complaints by some U.S. lawmakers that it might jeopardize national security. Anshan Iron & Steel Group Corp.'s investment ... in Amory, Mississippi. (Source: WREG 2010-09-15T11:20:28Z)

Giants allow one hit to Dodgers and lose 1-0

... Juan Uribe, and the Giants fell 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night ... San Diego held off Colorado 7-6 at Coors Field. The Rockies are 3 1/2 games behind San Diego and two behind San Francisco in ... (Source: Nevada Appeal 2010-09-15T18:44:16Z)

China's Anshan to sign U.S. investment deal - source

Sept 15 (Reuters) - China's Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corp will sign an investment deal ... a 14 percent stake in a $175 million rebar facility being built in Amory, Mississippi, has also encountered oppostion from U. (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-15T03:06:32Z)

Gulf oil well to be sealed by Sunday

... Gulf of Mexico could be pronounced dead in a matter of days. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, the government's point man for the oil spill, said today that the relief well BP has ... same day the Obama ... (Source: Pensacola News Journal 2010-09-16T00:20:43Z)

US disappointed by light sentence for Serbian accused in assault of NY student

Crowley said Wednesday the agreement provides too light a sentence for 23-year-old Miladin Kovacevic ... repeatedly kicking 24-year-old Bryan Steinhauer in the chest and head after a barroom brawl in upstate New York. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-15T21:14:36Z)

China's Ansteel inks deal with U.S. steel mill

China's Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corp. (Ansteel) and Mississippi-based Steel Development ... Ansteel will take a 14-percent stake in the venture based in Amory, Mississippi. John Correnti, chairman and chief ... (Source: People's Daily Online 2010-09-15T10:37:31Z)

Drug use rising...Drug enforcement plea...Obama's Hispanic plea

AP) — Just as the Obama administration is announcing the end of one oil crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, it moving to head off another like the BP disaster. The Interior Department Wednesday ordered oil and gas ... (Source: NECN 2010-09-16T02:58:12Z)

Florida Hospital, United Healthcare reach agreement

Florida Hospital and United Healthcare reach a last-minute deal ... I was so concerned about not having insurance coverage because of them not having an agreement with Florida Hospital, and Florida Hospital is a big ... (Source: WDBO Radio 2010-09-15T09:54:34Z)

HP's Acquisition Binge Continues With ArcSight Deal

Hewlett-Packard's ( HPQ ) Board of Directors has yet to name a permanent CEO to replace Mark Hurd but is set to seal the deal on the company's second major acquisition in less than one month. According ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-13T14:21:47Z)

United Healthcare, Florida Hospital ink new deal after extending deadline

... terms of a new plan that would allow patients insured by United Healthcare to continue using the hospital and its affiliates at in-network rates without a lapse in coverage. Florida Hospital spokeswoman Samantha ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-15T10:16:02Z)

Female hiker is released by Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - American hiker Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf to Oman on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal covered her $500,000 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T07:02:46Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk is officially a Devil again after NHL approves revised $100M, 15-year deal

The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils ... Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello probably is going to have to clear about $5 million in cap space before ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-04T15:15:25Z)

US unhappy with plea in Serbian assault case

Crowley said Wednesday the agreement provides too light a sentence for 23-year-old Miladin Kovacevic ... repeatedly kicking 24-year-old Bryan Steinhauer in the chest and head after a barroom brawl in upstate New York. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T20:53:07Z)

NHL approves Devils' deal with Ilya Kovalchuk

NEWARK (AP) — The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the Devils ... Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello probably is going to have to clear about $5 million in cap space ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-04T06:11:23Z)

Kudrin Sees 5-Year, $50Bln Asset Sale

... Alexei Kudrin said Wednesday. "We will have a privatization program for approximately five years ... head of VTB Capital, a state-run investment bank and likely organizer of the deals, said Monday that two ... (Source: Moscow Times 2010-09-15T17:54:10Z)

Russia sales could net $1.5 billion for banks: RenCap

... Russia's privatization plan and are already queuing up for mandates, the head of investment banking at Renaissance Capital said on Wednesday. "It's ... Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin earlier told the summit, (Source: Reuters 2010-09-15T14:19:25Z)

Dodgers Deal Blow to Giants

... Giants have to score. Barry Zito 's winless streak reached a career-worst 12 outings and he lost his seventh straight game because of a fielding error by Juan Uribe , and the Giants fell 1-0 to the Dodgers ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-09-15T06:19:49Z)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas agree to outline Mideast peace deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to produce a framework for a permanent peace deal and to hold a second round of direct talks this month, a modest achievement reached ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-02T18:09:35Z)

NHL accepts, registers Ilya Kovalchuk's 15-year, $100M deal with New Jersey Devils early Saturday

The seemingly never-ending saga of Ilya Kovalchuk and his controversial ... That will put the Devils over the cap. With 14 days until training camp opens, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello will have to move players ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-04T07:44:26Z)

More Democrats split with Obama...Plug the wells...No Mideast deal

AP) — The Obama administration is hoping to avert another catastrophic leak like the BP disaster. It's ordering oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico to plug or dismantle thousands of wells and platforms that ... (Source: NECN 2010-09-15T21:57:33Z)

Benjamin Netanyahu, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mahmoud Abbas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, not seen, at his residence in Jerusalem, Israel, Wednesday, Sept ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-16T02:22:24Z)

Miladin Kovacevic plea deal expected

... Tuesday in the trial of a former Serb ... Miladin Kovacevic is accused of inflicting severe bodily harm with possible deadly consequences on Bryan Steinhauer of Brooklyn, New York, after a barroom brawl in May ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-14T11:43:07Z)

Out of Iran, Sarah Shourd will try to free fiance, friend

TEHRAN, Iran - In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf, after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover a $ ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-15T06:55:36Z)

Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-Russia eyes $50bn 5yr asset sale-Kudrin

... Alexei Kudrin said on Wednesday. "We will have a privatisation programme for approximately five years, worth around $10 billion a year," Kudrin told the Reuters Russia Investment ... the head of VTB Capital, (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-15T10:30:21Z)

HP nearing $1.5 bln deal to buy ArcSight-WSJ

ArcSight was not immediatelyavailable for comment. A deal would be HP's second major acquisition since thedeparture of Mark Hurd as chief executive, showing thetechnology giant remains aggressive in pursuing growth ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-09-12T23:12:41Z)

Iran: American hiker released

TEHRAN, Iran — Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers detained for more than a year in Iran, has been released from prison, state-run Press TV reported today. Attorney Massoud Shafii, who is ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-15T16:42:35Z)

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