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Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 11:40 pm

Netflix and NCR reach DVD distribution deals

LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc ( NFLX.O ) on Wednesday said it reached a deal to rent Sony ( 6758.T ) movies 28 days after they go on sale, while NCR ( NCR.N ), which rents DVDs at nearly 7,000 Blockbuster kiosks, reached a similar deal with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T18:40:51Z)

Genetically modified corn aids nearby crops

LOS ANGELES -- Planting genetically modified, pest-resistant corn can provide a halo effect -- offering protection from insects to nearby corn plants that have not been engineered to kill bugs, scientists said Thursday. Since its introduction in 1996, Bt ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-09T04:32:36Z)

Billy Idol Has A Book Deal

Billy Idol is writing a memoir - by himself. The bleached-blond punk rocker is promising a story of sex and drugs and 24-hour madness. He's calling his book "Dancing with Myself," in honor of his 1980s smash hit single. The 54-year-old singer says in a ... (Source: POLLSTAR 2010-10-08T15:03:43Z)

East St. Louis roars past Belleville East 48-13

BELLEVILLE • The East St. Louis football team did Saturday afternoon at Belleville East what it has done best this season — score points in bunches. Anthony Pierson totaled 335 offensive yards, including 263 rushing, and scored six touchdowns as the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-10T05:00:03Z)

Germany in favour of expanding Turkish EU accession talks (Roundup)

Berlin - German Chancellor Angela Merkel signalled on Saturday that she was willing to expand Turkey's accession talks with the European Union, during a visit by Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. 'We will talk about opening further chapters (of the ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-10-09T12:46:32Z)

Cytori Therapeutics Prices Public Offering Of Common Stock

Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CYTX) is selling 4,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $4.50 per share. The net proceeds from the sale of the shares, after underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, are ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-08T12:04:46Z)

RIM Averts UAE BlackBerry Blackout

BlackBerry phones in the United Arab Emirates will continue to operate following the news that RIM (RIMM) has reached an agreement with the country to avert a shut-off of its systems. The question: How exactly did RIM avoid an Oct. 11 deadline for the ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-10-08T16:58:15Z)

Missouri men offer their riches to end scam claims

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Two Missouri brothers accused of misappropriating more than $100 million from U.S. Fidelis, once the nation's top seller of auto-service warranties, have agreed to turn over vacation homes, jewelry, a yacht and other riches to settle ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-01T16:52:14Z)

Fed's Bullard Says Nov Decision a "Tough Call"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve faces a difficult decision at next month's policy meeting on whether to offer further stimulus to a U.S. economy that is still growing but only slowly, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-08T13:59:18Z)

Candidates' ads try to tie rivals to jobs sent to China

NEW YORK -- With many Americans seized by anxiety about the country's economic decline, candidates from both political parties have suddenly found a new villain to run against: China. From the marquee battle between Sen. Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina in ... (Source: Star-Banner 2010-10-10T05:21:32Z)

Mystery Continues to Surround UAE Blackberry Deal

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will not implement a ban on certain functions of the BlackBerry smartphone following "positive collaboration" with the device's developer Research in Motion (RIM). Details of the agreement, however, remain unclear ... (Source: Global Security 2010-10-09T21:00:27Z)

UAE ends threat to cut BlackBerry services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The United Arab Emirates on Friday backed off a threat to cut key BlackBerry services, just days before a planned ban that could have harmed the country's business-friendly reputation. The last-minute decision ended more than ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-10-10T03:12:41Z)

Last -Minute Legislature Deal Boosts Chances of Massive Chargers Subsidy

The Union-Tribune reports this morning (Oct. 9) that the state's budget agreement yesterday may clear the way for the Chargers getting a massive subsidy for a downtown stadium from the insolvent City of San Diego. Previously, the deal would have required ... (Source: San Diego weekly Reader 2010-10-09T16:28:26Z)

Cytori Therapeutics Proposes Common Stock Public Offering

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYTX) today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-07T20:12:43Z)

Supes: We Still Matter

San Diego County Supervisors Ron Roberts and Dianne Jacob expressed surprise on the last-minute deal by state legislators to pave the way for redevelopment financing for a new downtown Chargers stadium. But they said negotiations between the city and ... (Source: Voiceof San Diego 2010-10-08T23:46:17Z)

Last-minute deal may speed downtown Chargers stadium

A potential downtown Chargers stadium may be closer to reality as a result of last-minute legislation passed Friday morning as part of the new state budget. The arrangement, advanced by Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego, eliminates the present $2.9 ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-09T01:40:49Z)

UPDATE 1-Netflix and NCR reach DVD distribution deals

LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc ( NFLX.O ) on Wednesday said it reached a deal to rent Sony ( 6758.T ) movies 28 days after they go on sale, while NCR ( NCR.N ), which rents DVDs at nearly 7,000 Blockbuster kiosks, reached a similar deal with ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T23:05:42Z)

Cytori Therapeutics offers to sell shares of common stock

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYTX) today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-08T03:22:13Z)

GMO corn: An organic farmer's best friend?

It seems obvious that farmers who plant genetically modified crops designed to wipe out pests would see fewer nasty critters in their fields. But new research shows that, at least in the case of one pesky insect in the U.S. Corn Belt, fields planted ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T18:45:38Z)

UPDATE 1-Fed's Bullard says Nov decision a "tough call"

WASHINGTON Oct 8 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve faces a difficult decision at next month's policy meeting on whether to offer further stimulus to a U.S. economy that is still growing but only slowly, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T12:04:46Z)

Turkey's EU wish list

Bagis is an impressive operator. He is able to deliver a 25 minute speech without notes and make it sound exciting. He is as smooth as politicians come and certainly knows how to sell Turkey. If you were to believe his very convincing "sales pitch ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-10T00:35:12Z)

Bullard Says Fed Might Hold off on Easing in November

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials could wait until December before making any decision to ease monetary policy further if they feel they need more clarity on the outlook, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday. "We did hit this ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-08T11:43:17Z)

Writing by himself: Billy Idol has a book deal

N EW YORK — Billy Idol is writing a memoir — by himself. The bleached-blond punk rocker is promising a story of sex and drugs and 24-hour madness. He's calling his book "Dancing with Myself," in honor of his 1980s smash hit single. The 54-year-old ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T15:24:01Z)

Writing by himself: Bleached-blond 'Rebel Yell' punk rocker Billy Idol has deal for memoir

NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Idol is writing a memoir — by himself. The bleached-blond punk rocker is promising a story of sex and drugs and 24-hour madness. He's calling his book "Dancing with Myself," in honor of his 1980s smash hit single. The 54-year-old ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-07T22:28:43Z)

Can NFL Least turn it around?

Things could start getting sorted out in the NFC Least, uh, East, this Sunday as all four teams in the league's most disappointing group play nondivisional games. Sure, it's only four weeks into the schedule, but it's stunning that this usually powerful ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-09T16:21:17Z)

Sony agrees to 28-day window on new DVD releases via Netflix

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has made a new deal with rental giant Netflix that will block the company from getting new releases for the first 28 days after launch. The deal follows similar agreements with the other major studios Fox, Universal and ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-10-08T06:35:29Z)

US, Asian defence ministers to meet amid China tensions

Defence ministers from the United States and China meet key Asian counterparts Tuesday for the highest-level security talks ever held in a region where tensions are rising over Beijing's assertiveness. The ASEAN-led meeting in Vietnam comes against the ... (Source: MSN Philippines News 2010-10-10T05:50:10Z)

Genetically modified corn found to offer protection from insects to nearby plants

LOS ANGELES - Planting genetically modified, pest-resistant corn can provide a halo effect - offering protection from insects to nearby corn plants that have not been engineered to kill bugs, scientists said Thursday. Since its introduction in 1996, Bt ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-10-07T21:52:56Z)

U.N. hopeful of Cyprus deal by year end-envoy

NICOSIA (Reuters) - The United Nations special envoy for Cyprus expressed hope Tuesday that a deal on the divided island could be brokered by the end of the year, healing a decades-old conflict threatening Turkey's bid to join the EU. Alexander Downer, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T18:21:42Z)

China's CNOOC signs LNG deal with GDF Suez

Chinese offshore oil and gas company CNOOC agreed Saturday to buy 2.6 million tons of liquefied natural gas from French utility GDF Suez SA. The deal, signed in Shanghai with CNOOC's wholly owned CNOOC Gas and Power Group, calls for France's partially ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T10:16:12Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 10:40 pm

Childress: Allegations against Favre have not been a distraction to Vikings this week

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said he has talked with Brett Favre about an NFL investigation into allegations that he sent racy photos to a former game hostess while he played for the New York Jets. Childress said that a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T02:51:12Z)

Vice President Joe Biden hosts fundraiser for Tom Barrett

MADISON, Wi--The Vice President hosted a fundraiser for Democratic candidate Tom Barrett. More than 200 people were at this mornings breakfast with Joe Biden in Madison with tickets priced at $250 dollars each. Recent polls show Republicans have an edge ... (Source: CBS 5 - Green Bay 2010-10-07T22:28:43Z)

Edgewater Exploration Terminates Option to Acquire Troon's Troy Property

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 10/08/10) - Troon Ventures Ltd. (TSX-V: TVN - News ) (the "Company" or "Troon") has been notified by Edgewater Exploration Ltd. ("Edgewater") that it is terminating the Option Agreement to acquire the Company's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T20:40:10Z)

Poly finally has a retort

LONG BEACH - For those in the greater Long Beach area thinking the Poly High football team has gone in reverse, the Jackrabbits on Friday took a giant leap forward with their best performance of the season. And it came against rival Lakewood before about ... (Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram 2010-10-09T10:23:22Z)

Pennsylvania: Pat Toomey vs. Joe Sestak, Tom Corbett vs. Dan Onorato

Pennsylvania is always a linchpin of the electoral-college map, so it's fitting that one of the first tectonic shifts of the 2010 election cycle took place in the Keystone State. After switching parties in 2009 to avoid a primary rematch with Republican ... (Source: Time 2010-09-29T06:31:50Z)

National guard troops promised by Obama patrolling AZ border

NOGALES, Ariz. - A pair of National Guard soldiers, M-16s slung over their shoulders, stand on a hilltop overlooking the Arizona's southern border, using binoculars to search the fence line for intruders. Their supervisor says he and his comrades are proud ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-09T15:52:39Z)

Favre (elbow) probable for Vikings against Jets

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have listed Brett Favre as probable to play against the New York Jets with tendinitis in his throwing elbow. Coach Brad Childress said Saturday that Favre had an MRI this week that revealed only mild ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-10-09T20:53:17Z)

Favre center of attention for Jets game, and star of one drama he wants no role in

Brett Favre always figured to be the center of attention on this, the fifth week of the NFL season. Even before the Vikings signed Randy Moss , there were story lines aplenty in his return to New York to play against a team he parted ways with on shaky ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-09T20:10:21Z)

Ex-Pilot Rock teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes

PENDLETON, Ore. — A former teacher at Pilot Rock High School in eastern Oregon has pleaded guilty to six counts of sex crimes against minors. The East Oregonian says 37-year-old Kevin Nice entered the pleas Friday before Circuit Court Judge Christopher ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-10-09T17:25:42Z)

FEATURE: Think Pink At Lakewood/Poly Football Game

This Friday, Oct. 8, the biggest football game of the year will be kicking off at 7 p.m. at Veterans Stadium. The game between Poly and Lakewood (dubbed the Moore League Super Bowl) has decided the league champion for the last several years, and has drawn ... (Source: Gazette Newspapers 2010-10-06T10:34:05Z)

UPDATE: Pinal County Sheriff's Office Closes Deputy Puroll Shooting Case--Again

If you read this blog, odds are that you know that the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) crime lab found no gun powder residue on the bloody t-shirt worn by Pinal County sheriff's deputy Louie Puroll on the afternoon last April 30. Sheriff Paul ... (Source: Phoenix New Times 2010-10-08T16:51:06Z)

Pinal County deputy lashes out at those who doubted shooting incident

Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Louie Puroll, who was wounded during an apparent firefight with drug smugglers April 30, broke nearly six months of silence Thursday to lash out against those who speculated he shot himself to enflame Arizona's immigration ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

Gubernatorial candidate Dan Onorato says that his opponent, Tom Corbett, has already violated no-tax pledge

Has Tom Corbett backpedaled on his pledge not to raise taxes if elected governor? That's what his opponent's camp says the Republican did when asked how he'd repay the $3 billion federal loan given to Pennsylvania to fund unemployment benefits ... (Source: PennLive.com 2010-10-01T03:09:02Z)

Commander Receives 12 Million Shares of Maritime Resources with Completion of Orion Gold Deal

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/07/10 -- Commander Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: CMD) ("Commander") announces that the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has accepted for filing an Option Agreement between Commander and BMB Capital Corp. dated June ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-07T16:45:07Z)

Nice pleads not guilty to sex crimes

Kevin Nice, a Pilot Rock High School teacher and coach, pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple sex crimes and other charges. Friday, police arrested Nice on a warrant following a 35-count indictment from a Umatilla County Grand Jury. The state has accused ... (Source: East Oregonian 2010-10-08T17:41:12Z)

Key for CU is a quick start, Buffs corner Smith says

BOULDER – Colorado senior cornerback Jimmy Smith said breaking CU's 13-game road losing streak on Saturday at No. 24 Missouri will be to get off to a quick start. In the last two meetings with the Tigers, CU has trailed 33-0 and 34-0 in the second ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Football: Poly Takes It Back From Lakewood

Don't look now, but the Jackrabbits have the inside track for the Moore League title, thanks to a breakout performance against Lakewood.   Poly gained 362 yards to Lakewood's 124, only allowed one touchdown to the Lakewood offense, and generally ... (Source: Gazette Newspapers 2010-10-09T15:31:10Z)

Rangers veteran Michael Young hits it big

ST. PETERSBURG - Third baseman Michael Young played 1,508 games for the Rangers before getting to play in a postseason game. And then he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. That was Wednesday in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rays. Thursday was another matter ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-08T11:50:27Z)

Destiny Media Technologies to Commence Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destiny Media Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: DSNY) (TSX-V: DSY) is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for the listing of its common shares under ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-10-08T21:08:48Z)

Pa. governor candidates' stances on taxes diverge

HARRISBURG -- When it comes to taxes, Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Tom Corbett and Dan Onorato agree on several major points, but differences that may matter to voters are becoming increasingly apparent. Both Republican Corbett and Democrat ... (Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin 2010-10-10T02:22:34Z)

Tigers bid Buffs farewell with blanking

On their farewell tour of the Central Time Zone before romping off to the Pac-10 Conference, the Colorado Buffaloes had one last chance Saturday night to snap a streak of misery against Missouri. The Tigers have spent the last four years thrashing their ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-10-10T04:24:16Z)

Test backs deputy's story

Embattled Pinal County sheriff's Deputy Louie Puroll, who was wounded during an apparent firefight with drug smugglers April 30, broke nearly six months of silence Thursday to lash out against those who speculated he shot himself to enflame Arizona's ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-08T16:00:59Z)

Hunter has had mixed results

ARLINGTON, Texas - With one more chance to wrap up the ALDS at home, the Rangers will go with a young right-handed pitcher in today's Game 4 who has had different results in two starts against the Rays this season. Tommy Hunter pitched a complete game ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-10T04:09:57Z)

Joe Biden in Madison Thursday to campaign for Tom Barrett

Vice President Joe Biden will be in Madison Thursday to raise money for Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett. Biden is billed as the "special guest" for a breakfast fundraiser at Monona Terrace. Tickets cost $250 per person. His visit is just the ... (Source: madison 2010-10-06T23:34:20Z)

Ground control key to CU momentum

The euphoria over Colorado joining the Pac-10 Conference next season may never wear off. But at least one CU player has mixed emotions about Saturday's game at No. 24 Missouri starting the Buffaloes' farewell tour of the Big 12. Colorado sophomore safety ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-08T07:11:17Z)

Tom Barrett, a Milwaukee Democrat running to be Wisconsin governor, pushes jobs plan at campaign stop

FITCHBURG — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett touted his plans for consolidating Wisconsin's economic development efforts during a tour Wednesday of a bike accessory manufacturer. Polls show Barrett trailing Republican Scott Walker in the ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-07T09:21:19Z)

Veteran Michael Young hits it big

S T. PETERSBURG -- Third baseman Michael Young played 1,508 games for the Rangers before getting to play in a postseason game. And then he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. That was Wednesday in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Rays. Thursday was another matter ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-08T14:20:46Z)

PENDLETON Nice guilty of sex crimes

Former Pilot Rock High School teacher Kevin Nice has pleaded guilty to six counts of sex crimes against four victims. Appearing in state court Friday morning in Pendleton, a shackled Nice answered "guilty" to each charge Circuit Court Judge Christopher ... (Source: East Oregonian 2010-10-09T20:38:58Z)

ICE: No opt-out for program checking legal status

Local governments cannot opt out of a federal program that checks the fingerprints of people who are arrested against a database to determine if they are illegal immigrants, the head of the U.S. immigration agency said Friday. That's because the agreement ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T21:58:54Z)

ICE: No opting out of federal program that checks fingerprints to find illegal immigrants

RICHMOND, Va. - Local governments cannot opt out of a federal program that checks the fingerprints of people who are arrested against a database to determine if they are illegal immigrants, the head of the U.S. immigration agency said Friday. That's ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-08T21:58:54Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 9:41 pm

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Yankees finish sweep of Twins

NEW YORK — The Yankees made it look easy on Saturday. No dramatic comeback. No late-inning heroics. Just their youngest pitcher further establishing himself as a big-game starter, and sending the Yankees on to the next round of the playoffs. Phil Hughes ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Relegation could doom Liverpool sale

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

Rangers' Stepan has hat trick in debut

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-10T02:15:25Z)

No. 8 Auburn escapes UK 37-34

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Cam Newton drove Auburn into position for Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the eighth-ranked Tigers past Kentucky 37-34 Saturday. Newton ran for a career-high 198 yards and four touchdowns and deftly guided the ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-10T03:27:00Z)

Alex Ovechkin scores two goals as Capitals rout Devils, 7-2, in home opener

Since Alex Ovechkin 's arrival six years ago, home openers in Washington have had two things in common: No. 8 scores at least once and the Capitals earn two points. It was no different Saturday night at Verizon Center, where Ovechkin scored a pair of ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-10T03:19:50Z)

Yankees sweep Twins to advance to ALCS

NEW YORK -- Come October, the New York Yankees speed past the Minnesota Twins with ease. Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames and Nick Swisher homered and the Yankees beat the Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete yet another three-game ... (Source: KABC 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

Doctors among Kansas' top-paying jobs

Positions in the health care field continue to top the list of highest-paid jobs in Kansas. Doctors hold the 10 highest-paying occupations, according to the Kansas Department of Labor 's 2010 wage survey. Surgeons top the list, earning an average of $ ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-09-29T22:23:54Z)

Newton Helps No. 8 Auburn Escape Kentucky 37-34, Fbc

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Cam Newton drove Auburn into position for Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the eighth-ranked Tigers past Kentucky 37-34 on Saturday. Newton ran for a career-high 198 yards and four touchdowns and deftly guided the ... (Source: News Channel 7 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

Stepan scores 3 in NHL debut in Rangers 6-3 win

New York Rangers rookie Derek Stepan had difficulty determining which was more impressive: joining elite company in scoring three goals in his NHL debut or doing it against Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller.Either way, Stepan didn't complain after he became ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T03:41:19Z)

ALDS: Yankees sweep Twins

NEW YORK – Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep and return to the AL championship series. Robinson Cano tripled ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Cammalleri has 2 goals and Canadiens score twice in final 2:12 to shock Penguins 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the final 2:12 and the Montreal Canadiens came back for a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night, keeping the Penguins winless through two games at brand new Consol ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

Derek Jeter: For a Yankees icon, the beginning of the end

Derek Jeter knows what they're thinking the thousands of adoring fans who fill Yankee Stadium every night, the dozens of news media representatives in the New York   Yankees locker room before and after every game, even his teammates who will put on the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-07T02:26:08Z)

NHL roundup: Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Devils

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alex Ovechkin beat Martin Brodeur on a penalty shot to complete Washington's four-goal second period, and the Capitals got 31 saves from Michal Neuvirth in a 7-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils last night. Ovechkin finished with two ... (Source: HometownAnnapolis.com 2010-10-10T04:24:16Z)

Sullivan scores PP goal; Predators down Ducks 4-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve Sullivan scored a power-play goal and had an assist in the second period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-10T02:44:03Z)

AP: Liverpool sale to Boston Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool 's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-10T03:34:09Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:54:52Z)

Caps Postgame - 7-2 win over Devils

A nice rebound win for the Caps (1-1) after Friday's bummer of an effort against the Thrashers in Atlanta. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals – one on a penalty shot against Martin Brodeur he's sure to remember for a while – and added an assist. Rookie ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

Ribeiro's SO goal lifts Stars over Islanders

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Mike Ribeiro beat goalie Rick DiPietro with a strong backhand-to-forehand move in the final round of a shootout to lift the Dallas Stars to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Brenden Morrow scored twice, and Jamie ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-10T02:08:15Z)

Rangers 6, Sabres 3

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T01:53:56Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T03:05:31Z)

Recap: Nashville vs. Anaheim

Steve Sullivan notched the go-ahead goal, as Nashville opened its 2010-11 season with a 4-1 win over Anaheim at Bridgestone Arena. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added goals, and Pekka Rinne turned aside 29 shots to earn the win for the ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-10T03:48:28Z)

Yankees enjoy a little levity during workout

NEW YORK -- Golf is usually reserved for the offseason, but some Yankees took a little chipping practice at the end of their workout on Friday. Following an extra session with hitting coach Kevin Long, Nick Swisher, Francisco Cervelli, Ramiro Pena and ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-10-09T01:33:39Z)

Penguins: Loss a blip on radar as Montreal goals deflate Fleury lateCFB WEEK 6 2010 CFB ...

Six months from now, when the regular season is winding down, this game will have been forgotten. Perhaps people will recall some of the more gory details but odds are only a few will. For now, with their come-from-ahead 3-2 loss to Montreal at the Consol ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-10T04:24:16Z)

Stars win shootout, 5-4; Benn OK after big hit

Stars gave up a 4-3 lead when Stephane Robidas took two delay of game penalties in the third period. Matt Moulson with a nice rebound and manipulate play to tie it. Spirited overtime then led to shootout, and Mike Ribeiro came through with the only goal ... (Source: Dallas Morning News (blog) 2010-10-10T03:41:19Z)

Roundup: Stamkos helps new Lightning coach win NHL debut

TAMPA, Fla. -- Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist to help new Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher win his NHL debut in the Lightning's 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday. Stamkos had 51 goals last season to tie Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T02:44:03Z)

Two quick goals overcome Pens

PITTSBURGH —  Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the final 2:12 and the Montreal Canadiens came back for a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night, keeping the Penguins winless through two games at brand new Consol Energy ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-10T03:55:38Z)

Yankees say Mo won't slow

Every time a fastball misbehaves or drops a mile on the speed gun, voices rise up and declare Mariano Rivera on the way out. And then October arrives and Rivera dominates. Going into tonight's Game 3 of the ALDS against the Twins at Yankee Stadium, Rivera ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-09T15:45:29Z)

Ducks' problems continue to show in 4-1 loss to Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Steve Sullivan scored a power-play goal and had an assist in the second period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Saturday night. Marcel Goc, Patric Hornqvist and David Legwand added goals ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-10T02:51:12Z)

Recap: Kentucky vs. Auburn

Newton helps No. 8 Auburn escape Kentucky 37-34 Wes Byrum's 24-yard field goal as time expired gave eighth-ranked Auburn a 37-34 win over Kentucky in a SEC battle at Commonwealth Stadium. Auburn started the winning drive at its own seven-yard line ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-10-10T03:48:28Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 9, 2010, 8:40 pm

Rangers 6, Sabres 3

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T01:53:56Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:54:52Z)

Kane rallies Thrashers past Caps

After watching their goalie inexplicably collapse to the ice in the opening minutes, the host Atlanta Thrashers bounced back to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night behind two goals from Evander Kane. The excitement of opening night at Philips ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-09T05:58:30Z)

CT Capitol Report Poll: Governor Race Is Close

With hours to go before the first televised gubernatorial debate between Democrat Dan Malloy and Republican Tom Foley, a new poll shows them in a statistical dead heat. CT Capitol Report commissioned the Merriman River Group to conduct poll and the results ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-05T22:16:47Z)

Amadeus 10.21% Stake Sold At EUR13.50 A Share

MADRID -(Dow Jones)- Amadecin SA, Idomeneo SA and airline Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA (IBLA.MC) Friday have sold a combined 10.21% stake in travel reservations company Amadeus Global Travel Distribution SA (AMS.MC), the banks carrying out the ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-08T10:38:52Z)

Amadeus Investors to Raise $876 Million Selling Stake

(Adds share price in third paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Amadeus IT Holding SA shareholders are selling a stake in the flight-reservations provider for as much as 629 million euros ($876 million) after the stock gained more than 25 percent since its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T08:51:29Z)

Across the nation

BRANFORD, Conn. FBI agents and police officers surrounded a tractor-trailer at a travel stop on Interstate 95 in Connecticut on Friday night after a report of suspicious activity, but they found that the truck posed no danger to the public, authorities ... (Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2010-10-09T23:45:05Z)

Cammalleri has 2 goals and Canadiens score twice in final 2:12 to shock Penguins 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the final 2:12 and the Montreal Canadiens came back for a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night, keeping the Penguins winless through two games at brand new Consol ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

TD Ameritrade waives fees on ETFs held for a month

NEW YORK (Reuters) - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp is offering clients about 100 exchange-traded funds commission free as long as they hold the increasingly popular securities for at least a month, the big U.S. online brokerage said on Friday. The move to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T19:28:35Z)

Amadeus Investors Raise $858 Million in Stake Sale

(Adds acquisition history in third paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Amadeus IT Holding SA shareholders raised 617 million euros ($855 million) by selling a stake in the flight-reservations provider after the stock gained more than 25 percent since its ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T10:17:23Z)

Biden Appears Thursday for Barrett in Madison

Vice President Joe Biden was hosting a breakfast fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett on Thursday. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden was hosting a breakfast fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T10:18:35Z)

AP: Liverpool sale to Boston Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON (AP) — Liverpool 's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-10T02:51:12Z)

Eberle scores 2 goals for Oilers in NHL debut

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Jordan Eberle scored a pair of goals in his NHL debut and the Edmonton Oilers got the regular season off to a good start with a 4-0 victory over the rival Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 37 shots for the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T05:16:45Z)

Action Sports Hub Inc. : MMA News: UFC 124 Announcement Official

Action Sports Hub reports UFC 124 has officially announced Georges St-Pierre vs Josh Koscheck is on! The announcement was not much of a surprise since tensions have been mounting at the beginning of the TUF season. The fight will be held December 11 at the ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-08T15:03:43Z)

Biden: Walker skating by with GOP talking points

MADISON, Wis. - Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that Wisconsin's Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker is skating by on GOP talking points while Democrat Tom Barrett has a "backbone like a ramrod." Biden made the comments at a Thursday ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T19:01:08Z)

Classic rivalries kick off NHL season

A new NHL season begins today with a pair of classic Canadian matchups. The Montreal Canadiens , without some key veterans and with goalie Carey Price doubtful because of the flu, face the Maple Leafs in Toronto (CBC, 7 p.m.), while the Battle of Alberta ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-07T21:02:49Z)

Stepan scores 3 in NHL debut in Rangers 6-3 win

Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off several skates ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T02:15:25Z)

TD Ameritrade to offer commission-free ETF trades

Online brokerage TD Ameritrade says it will offer commission-free ETF trades on more than 100 different funds picked by Morningstar. TD Ameritrade announced its new ETF Market Center Friday, about five months after Vanguard announced it would offer ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T13:30:40Z)

Eberle has Edmonton buzzing

The setting, recalled Andrew Cogliano, was perfect. The Edmonton Oilers were in Detroit on Oct. 8, 2007, the storied Dominik Hasek was in net, and by the 19:50 mark of the second period, the rookie had notched his first goal in the NHL. "It was pretty ... (Source: Regina Leader-Post 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

Jordan Eberle scores 2 in rookie debut as Oilers shut out Flames 4-0

EDMONTON - Rookie Jordan Eberle scored a pair of goals in his NHL debut as the Edmonton Oilers got the regular season off to a good start, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0 on Thursday night. Edmonton goalie Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 37 shots for the ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-08T08:44:20Z)

Caligiuri Ahead in Latest Poll

Capitol Report's Tom Dudchik has released a new poll by Merriman River Group showing Republican candidate Sam Caligiuri beating Democratic Congressman Chris Murphy, 49.7 — 44.3 percent: The poll, commissioned by CT Capitol Report and conducted by the ... (Source: Article.nationalreview.com 2010-10-07T02:54:46Z)

Wis. governor candidate Barrett says money from Biden fundraiser will help fund more TV ads

MADISON, Wis. - Democrat Tom Barrett says money from Vice President Joe Biden's fundraiser in Madison will go toward buying more television ads in the final three weeks of the Wisconsin governor's race. Barrett says between 200 and 300 people are expected ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T15:26:23Z)

Relegation could doom Liverpool sale

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-10T02:29:44Z)

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners in jeopardy

LONDON -- Liverpool's takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox will not go ahead if the English club is forced to enter a form bankruptcy protection and gets penalized in the Premier League standings, people with knowledge of the negotiations said ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-10T03:05:31Z)

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Montreal

Scott Gomez notched the game-winning goal as Montreal rallied past Pittsburgh, 3-2, at CONSOL Energy Center. This was the first meeting between the teams since Montreal sent the defending Cup champs of 2009 home with a seven-game second-round defeat. The ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-10T02:08:15Z)

Rookie Eberle scores twice, Oilers cool Flames in opener

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Jordan Eberle scored a goal in his NHL debut and the Edmonton Oilers got the regular season off to a good start with a 4-0 victory over the rival Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 37 shots for the shutout in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-08T05:45:23Z)

Penguins lose in final minutes

The Penguins fell to 0-2 at Consol Energy Center as Montreal came from behind in the final three minutes of regulation for a 3-2 win tonight. The Canadiens took a 1-0 lead on a goal by an all-too-familiar face to Penguins fans. Mike Cammalleri, who had ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-10T01:39:37Z)

CT Capitol Report poll shows CT-SEN not as close as it appears

Just hours before Democrat Richard Blumenthal and Republican Linda McMahon are set to square off in a debate, a new poll shows the race is not as close as last week's Quinnipiac survey found. The poll, conducted by Merriman River Group, has Blumenthal at ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-04T19:54:48Z)

Rangers' Stepan has hat trick in debut

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Derek Stepan became the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut and led the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. After being credited with the opening goal, which caromed off ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-10T02:15:25Z)

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