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Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 11:41 pm

Report: Apple to make iPhone for Verizon Wireless

Washington - Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T16:34:24Z)

More Discoveries in Breast Cancer

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, has identified a process through which a protein inside the body draws chemotherapy drugs out of the tumor cells, thus making them resistant. Most breast cancers (70 ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-09T07:53:02Z)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces The Sale of 4,500,000 Shares of Common Stock

NEW YORK , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN - News ) (the "Company"), today announced that it intends, subject to market conditions, to offer 4,500,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to an underwriting ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-06T20:42:32Z)

Report: Apple to offer iPhone 4 compatible with Verizon Wireless network

WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-10T18:00:18Z)

Report: Apple to make iPhone 4 for Verizon by next year

WASHINGTON --- Apple Inc. plans to make a version of its popular iPhone 4 available through Verizon Wireless by early next year, according to a published report. The iPhone is now available only through AT&T Inc. Adding Verizon Wireless, the nation's ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-10-10T08:56:17Z)

Jerry Brown reinvents himself as elder statesman

Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry Brown of three decades ago who was derisively dubbed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T22:04:52Z)

An older, tamer Jerry Brown seeks to show voters he's a regular guy, not 'Governor Moonbeam'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As he campaigns for governor, Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-10T00:28:02Z)

Karen Owen's Duke thesis may land her in a heap of trouble -- and a lucrative book deal

When your entire college sexual repertoire is spread across the Internet for the world to read, it might be a disheartening experience. Of course, Duke student Karen Owen did write the entire report herself, made a handy PowerPoint presentation with ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-08T17:12:34Z)

Cougars display true grit

FORT WAYNE – This was the man's kind of "W," tough and gritty, flawed and flawless and, yes, even bloody. The perfect Imperfect, if you will. Or the imperfect Perfect. On one side of the ledger there were seven penalties – including one for too ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-10T07:51:51Z)

Regeneron says it plans offering of 4.5M shares

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to sell 4.5 million shares of stock to the public. The company said the underwriters of its offer will have the option to buy an additional 675,000 shares of stock in the next 30 days. The book ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T21:54:07Z)

Suspects in Tracy Teen Abuse Case Reach Plea Deals

Four people accused of torturing and kidnapping a teenager and holding him in a home in Tracy have reached plea deals. Kelly Lau, Michael Schumacher, Caren Ramirez and Anthony Waiters are accused of beating and starving a 16-year-old boy who escaped and ... (Source: Fox40 2010-10-08T17:05:25Z)

Talisman, Statoil buy Texas shale in $1.3B JV deal

A Canadian-Norwegian joint venture is buying 97,000 acres of natural gas-rich land in Texas' Eagle Ford play, the companies said Sunday. Calgary-based Talisman Energy Inc. and Stavanger, Norway-based Statoil are paying $1.325 billion for the land, which ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Wen assures Turkish businessmen of growing trade

ISTANBUL - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao assured Turkish businessmen Saturday that China was committed to developing closer trade and investment ties with Turkey, promising to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion in five years. "We've set an ambitious goal ... (Source: China Daily 2010-10-09T14:55:23Z)

Statoil enters Eagle Ford shale - Strengthens US onshore portfolio

Statoil ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) is strengthening and diversifying its US onshore portfolio by entering the Eagle Ford shale area. Through agreements with Enduring Resources, LLC and Talisman Energy Inc., Statoil will acquire 67,000 net acres in the Eagle ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T05:48:59Z)

Evidence of unusual drug-resistant breast tumours found

Washington, Oct 09 (ANI): Scientists have found how gene expression that contributes to drug resistance is ramped up in unusual types of breast tumours. The findings by the researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine may offer ... (Source: Newstrack India 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

USF win vs. Walsh would be 'big deal'

It would be hard to say Saint Francis' next game will be a true test. The Cougars have passed several tests already this year, but if you make one stop when looking down the schedule, the game against No. 8 Walsh has to be in the conversation. Saint ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-10-08T11:07:30Z)

Clue to unusual drug-resistant breast cancers found

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found how gene expression that may contribute to drug resistance is ramped up in unusual types of breast tumors. Their findings may offer new therapy targets. The study is ... (Source: EurekAlert 2010-10-08T20:54:29Z)

Cougars seize opportunity

FORT WAYNE – Funny thing, momentum; how it sometimes comes and goes without warning or fanfare. You look down, and it's there; look away for an instant, and – poof – it's gone. Then there are the other occasions when there is a sense of momentum ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-10T13:13:59Z)

Report: Dems planted NJ tea party House candidate

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- A New Jersey Republican congressional candidate criticized his Democratic opponent Friday amid mounting evidence that Democratic officials planted a tea party candidate in the race to siphon off conservative votes. "My opponent, John ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-10-10T04:09:57Z)

Karen Owen's Duke Powerpoint: Was Tom Wolfe Right About Horizontal Academics?

Tom Wolfe–a man in full, and ahead of his time. Back in 2004, author Tom Wolfe published a novel about college life titled "I Am Charlotte Simmons." The book, which focused on "hooking up" on campus, drew mixed reviews from critics, who faulted ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-10T01:46:47Z)

Movetis wins two out of three categories at the PharmaVentures European Deals 2010 Awards

Zurich (Switzerland), Turnhout (Belgium) – 30 September 2010 – Movetis NV (MOVE), the European gastrointestinal (GI) speciality pharmaceutical company, announces today that it has won the European Financing Deal of the Year and the European M&A Deal of ... (Source: Phramalive.com 2010-09-30T12:28:34Z)

Spot the New Hirst as Frieze's $375 Million Artworks Test Market Recovery

By Scott Reyburn - Sun Oct 10 23:00:01 GMT 2010 The first estimate of the value of Frieze comes days before the event's Oct. 13 preview in London. This week also includes U.K. auctions that have more than 78 million pounds ($124.5 million) of works on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-10T23:15:16Z)

The Official Fuck List, Karen Owen's Duke List Powerpoint Scandal

Latest News Update: The 42-slide PowerPoint which was meant to be shared between friends, has been shooting through the Internet like wildfire. In it, Karen Owen , vividly describes the sexual performance of 13 current and former Duke students, all of them ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-09T12:17:54Z)

Regeneron Pharma Reveals Sale Of 4.5 Mln Shares Of Common Stock - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN: News ) Wednesday said it plans to offer 4.5 million shares of its common stock pursuant to an underwriting agreement with Citi acting as the sole bookrunner. The company expects to use the net proceeds ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-06T20:35:22Z)

Plea deals reached/no trial for three of four suspects in Tracy torture case

STOCKTON -- On the brink of trial for the torture of a 16-year-old boy, three of the four suspects in a Tracy torture case have accepted plea deals. In San Joaquin County Superior Court this morning, Caren Ramirez, 45, the guardian of the battered boy ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-10-08T19:21:25Z)

Turkey, China sign cooperation deals

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- China and Turkey have signed eight agreements to strengthen trade and cooperation between the two countries that are among the world's fastest growing economies. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T11:00:20Z)

Turkish press hail Chinese Premier's visit as "milestone"

ANKARA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Turkish press on Saturday hailed Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Turkey as a "milestone" in bilateral relations. Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman released a story said Turkey and China "turn a new page" in ties through ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-10-09T18:30:08Z)

Hint of possible plea deal in the offing for Tracy torture suspects

STOCKTON -- Three of the four Tracy people accused of torturing and holding a teen boy captive for more than a year will return to court Friday, possibly to accept plea deals in a case that stunned their hometown. A gag order prevents attorneys from ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

Germany Leaves Behind Slow-Coach Tag to Become Europe's Growth Locomotive

In German, die rote Laterne -- the red lantern that hangs off the caboose of a train -- is slang for last place. Less than a decade ago, Germans were wondering whether that was an apt description for their dawdling nation. Germany produced top-quality ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-01T07:26:44Z)

Chinese oil company, Chesapeake Energy enter deal for shale project in Texas

The China National Offshore Oil Corp. will pay Chesapeake Energy $2.2 billion for a one-third interest in a South Texas oil and natural gas shale project and will pay billions of dollars more for its share of development costs over the next several years ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-11T04:44:33Z)

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

Twins deal with another loss to Yankees

Next time, maybe the Twins will just stay at home and save themselves the trouble. Minnesota was swept out of the playoffs for the third straight time after imploding against the Yankees and being put out of their misery in Game 3 of the AL Division Series ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-10T13:49:46Z)

Yankees Beat Twins, But Victory Yet To Be Clinched

Mariano Rivera got the last out, sealing yet another October triumph. Jorge Posada trotted out to mound, and the Yankees came out of the dugout in a businesslike manner to shake each other's hands. No crazy celebration, at least not yet. Postseason step No ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-11T00:41:10Z)

Karen Owen's Duke Powerpoint: Was Tom Wolfe Right About Horizontal Academics?

Tom Wolfe–a man in full, and ahead of his time. Back in 2004, author Tom Wolfe published a novel about college life titled "I Am Charlotte Simmons." The book, which focused on "hooking up" on campus, drew mixed reviews from critics, who faulted ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-10T01:46:47Z)

Karen Owen's Duke thesis may land her in a heap of trouble -- and a lucrative book deal

When your entire college sexual repertoire is spread across the Internet for the world to read, it might be a disheartening experience. Of course, Duke student Karen Owen did write the entire report herself, made a handy PowerPoint presentation with ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-08T17:12:34Z)

Pension cuts: Will they stick this time?

California has been here before: A deep recession. A state budget in crisis. A Republican governor wins state pension cuts from a Democratic-controlled Legislature. And last time, when the economy improved, lawmakers reversed course. That last part is why ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-10T07:01:45Z)

UPDATE 2-MGM seeks lenders OK for pre-packaged bankruptcy

On Thursday, the studio presented a plan under which production company Spyglass would contribute certain assets in exchange for 0.52 percent of a reorganized MGM. Two Spyglass affiliates, Cypress Entertainment Group Inc and Garoge Inc, will merge into MGM ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T01:42:00Z)

The Official Fuck List, Karen Owen's Duke List Powerpoint Scandal

Latest News Update: The 42-slide PowerPoint which was meant to be shared between friends, has been shooting through the Internet like wildfire. In it, Karen Owen , vividly describes the sexual performance of 13 current and former Duke students, all of them ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-09T12:17:54Z)

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)

USF win vs. Walsh would be 'big deal'

It would be hard to say Saint Francis' next game will be a true test. The Cougars have passed several tests already this year, but if you make one stop when looking down the schedule, the game against No. 8 Walsh has to be in the conversation. Saint ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-10-08T11:07:30Z)

MGM Has New CEOs as Spyglass Entertainment Finalizes Deal to Control the Studio

One more step forward towards new life for MGM. Spyglass Entertainment partners Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum have been named the new joint chairmen/CEOS, which pushes the ailing studio along the path to bankruptcy and restructuring. Deadline says that ... (Source: Slashfilm.com 2010-10-08T06:49:48Z)

California Court Backs Arnold Schwarzenegger On Furloughs

California does not have to pay state employees for furloughs imposed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger after the state's highest court said on Monday the 2009 budget made the cuts legitimate. The deal ends a challenge to the unpaid furloughs by unions ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-04T19:19:00Z)

Chinese buy third of Chesapeake South Texas field

China's state-owned offshore oil and gas company has bought a one-third interest in 600,000 acres (242,816 hectares) that Chesapeake Energy leases in a South Texas oil and gas field. CNOOC Ltd. and Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake announced the deal worth up ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T03:18:39Z)

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)

Elections could complicate passage of budget deal

Final passage of the budget pact struck Friday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers could be complicated by the looming elections, as anxious legislators, whose approval ratings have already sunk to record lows, prepare to face voters. Election ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-03T01:33:36Z)

VJ to Patriots: Not likely, not impossible

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 11:25 a.m. There is nothing brewing between the Chargers and New England Patriots about the latter replacing one unhappy receiver with another, and it is highly unlikely any deal involving Vincent Jackson will happen. But don ... (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-10-06T18:26:32Z)

Cougars display true grit

FORT WAYNE – This was the man's kind of "W," tough and gritty, flawed and flawless and, yes, even bloody. The perfect Imperfect, if you will. Or the imperfect Perfect. On one side of the ledger there were seven penalties – including one for too ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-10T07:51:51Z)

MGM reorganization plan would put Spyglass CEOs in charge

Marking an end to a torturous yearlong reorganization process, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer announced Thursday a plan that would see more than $4 billion in debt wiped out and the chief executives of film production company Spyglass Entertainment take over ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T07:11:17Z)

Chinese oil company, Chesapeake Energy enter deal for shale project in Texas

The China National Offshore Oil Corp. will pay Chesapeake Energy $2.2 billion for a one-third interest in a South Texas oil and natural gas shale project and will pay billions of dollars more for its share of development costs over the next several years ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-11T04:44:33Z)

Former Tigers shine as Yankees sweep Twins to head to AL championship

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: Detroit News 2010-10-10T08:41:58Z)

Wings' Bertuzzi on the ice; no sign of Maltby

DETROIT -- Todd Bertuzzi is on the ice skating, which means he's more than likely playing tonight against Anaheim. Bertuzzi just began skating with the team again Thursday suffering from a sore back. Thursday's skate for Bertuzzi was his first in a week ... (Source: Daily Tribune 2010-10-09T16:28:26Z)

Patriots, Chargers discussing Vincent Jackson, Logan Mankins deal

There could be a happy ending for the Patriots after all. According to a report by CSNNE, the Patriots and San Diego Chargers are kicking the tires on a potential deal that would land wide receiver Vincent Jackson in New England, with offensive lineman ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-10-08T01:49:09Z)

Three plead guilty in case of tortured California teenager

SAN FRANCISCO — Three of the four de­fendants accused of holding captive and abusing a 16-year-old boy in a Central California home for more than a year pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will send them each to prison for 30 or more ye a rs. Michael ... (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-10-09T16:21:17Z)

Cougars seize opportunity

FORT WAYNE – Funny thing, momentum; how it sometimes comes and goes without warning or fanfare. You look down, and it's there; look away for an instant, and – poof – it's gone. Then there are the other occasions when there is a sense of momentum ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-10T13:13:59Z)

3 of 4 defendants reach plea deal in case of boy imprisoned, tortured in Central Calif home

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Three of the four defendants accused of holding captive and abusing a 16-year-old boy in a Central California home for more than a year pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will send them each to prison for 30 or more years. Michael ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T22:34:42Z)

3 of 4 defendants reach plea deal in case of boy imprisoned, beaten in Central Calif home

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Three of the four defendants accused of holding captive and severely beating a 16-year-old boy in a Central California home for more than a year pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will send them each to prison for 30 or more years ... (Source: Fox 13 Now - Salt Lake City 2010-10-08T23:31:58Z)

THN.com Blog: Comparing the '67 Maple Leafs and this year's Red Wings

It's been 43 years since Toronto last won the Stanley Cup and it'll be 44 come next June. But the 1966-67 Maple Leafs season was a magical one. They allowed more goals than they scored and finished third out of six teams, 29 points behind first-place ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-10-10T13:13:59Z)

Talisman, Statoil buy Texas shale in $1.3B JV deal

A Canadian-Norwegian joint venture is buying 97,000 acres of natural gas-rich land in Texas' Eagle Ford play, the companies said Sunday. Calgary-based Talisman Energy Inc. and Stavanger, Norway-based Statoil are paying $1.325 billion for the land, which ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Red Wings' Kirk Maltby ready to deal with future, even if doesn't include Detroit

DETROIT -- The exhibition season ends today, and for the first time in his 14-year career as a Detroit Red Wing, Kirk Maltby doesn't know what the future holds. The odds were stacked against Maltby making the Red Wings roster when he signed a one-year ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-10-03T12:25:01Z)

Jackson to Patriots has many obstacles

It is interesting that the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers have talked about a deal involving holdout receiver Vincent Jackson . There are reports that the two sides have discussed New England sending holdout guard Logan Mankins to the Chargers ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-08T16:00:59Z)

Brussels supportive of constitutional amendments in Turkey

The panel was moderated by the director of the EPC, Mr. Hans Martens, and the speakers included, along with myself, Rıza Türmen, former Turkish judge of the European Court of Human Rights, who writes columns for the Milliyet daily; Hüseyin Bağcı, who ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-10-10T23:00:57Z)

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

Michigan State suspends starting DB

Michigan State has suspended starting cornerback Chris L. Rucker for at least one game for an unspecified violation of team rules. Coach Mark Dantonio announced the suspension Sunday night. Rucker had an interception in the 13th-ranked Spartans' 34-17 win ... (Source: Salon 2010-10-11T00:19:42Z)

Last-play Redskins beat Packers 16-13 on FG in OT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) â€" Graham Gano kicked a 33-yard field goal 6:54 into overtime Sunday, giving the Washington Redskins a 16-13 win over the Green Bay Packers . The winning score was set up by LaRon Landry 's diving interception of Aaron Rodgers at ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-10T23:08:07Z)

Bucs surprise Bengals with FG to win in final seconds

CINCINNATI (AP) — Second-year quarterback Josh Freeman led the baby Bucs to a signature win. Freeman threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:26 to go, then moved Tampa Bay in range for a winning field goal after Carson Palmer threw his third interception of ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-10T22:53:48Z)

Ill-advised antics cost Cowboys in loss to Titans

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jason Witten scored a touchdown and handed the football to Marc Colombo so the burly offensive lineman could spike it. Then they leaped and bumped chests, with Colombo losing his balance on the landing and tumbling across the end zone ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-11T03:47:17Z)

Feeble Eagles lose 3rd straight

R ALEIGH, N.C. - This has the makings of a very long season. Boston College lost its third consecutive game yesterday and, for the third straight week, the contest was over before the fourth quarter began. North Carolina State, which BC crushed last year ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-10T17:45:59Z)

Running game overcomes Collins' woes; Peppers, Bears beat winless Panthers 23-6

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Julius Peppers batted the pass into the air, darted to his left and made a diving interception. It was the kind of acrobatic, freakishly athletic play Carolina fans routinely witnessed in his eight years with the Panthers. Only this time ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T02:50:01Z)

Cowboys self-destruct in loss to Titans

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas made one mistake too many, by an offensive lineman, no less. It was enough for the Tennessee Titans to finally put away the Cowboys. The Cowboys overcame defensive flubs that got them down by 14 early. They even bounced back ... (Source: Biloxi Sun Herald 2010-10-11T04:01:36Z)

North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Peppers' pick reminds Panthers of his freakish ability

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is not much to talk about when it comes to the Carolina Panthers—nothing good at least. So with the Bears coming to town, the hot topic of the week was a guy who used to be a Panther—Julius Peppers. When Peppers, an incredibly ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-11T04:08:46Z)

Mike Mastovich | Defense helps Rangers thrive

To the average observer, it might be easy to overlook the Forest Hills defense. After all, the Rangers offense has scored 41 or more points in four of its five games. Veteran coach Don Bailey's undefeated squad posted a "mere" 36 points in the other ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-07T04:13:30Z)

Cowboys bench Leonard Davis in loss

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys right guard Leonard Davis, who was selected to the last three Pro Bowls and is the highest-paid offensive lineman in franchise history, is in danger of losing his starting job after being benched during Sunday's loss ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-11T01:52:45Z)

Wilson, Wolfpack roll past Eagles

RALEIGH, N.C. — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College, 44-17, yesterday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-10-10T08:41:58Z)

Michigan State DB Chris L. Rucker suspended one game for violating team rules

East Lansing -- Michigan State senior defensive back Chris L. Rucker has been suspended at least one game for violating team rules, coach Mark Dantonio said Sunday. Rucker, who had an interception in Saturday's victory over Michigan, has started 30 games ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-10T23:43:54Z)

Buccaneers rally to stun Bengals

CINCINNATI -- Second-year quarterback Josh Freeman led the baby Bucs to a signature win. Freeman threw a tying touchdown pass with 1:26 to go, then moved Tampa Bay in range for a winning field goal after Carson Palmer threw his third interception of the ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-11T03:54:27Z)

Kim Jong-un makes public debut at lavish North Korean parade

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, the youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as the nation's next leader ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-10-10T22:18:00Z)

Messalonskee strikes early, often in win

TOPSHAM -- The ball floated toward the near sideline, and Messalonskee High School junior Sam Dexter rushed to his right and scooped it up on a bounce. And then ... "I looked up and saw a seam," he said. "I saw a seam and then I got great blocking. Once it ... (Source: Morning Sentinel 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Bucs Surprising Cincy 14-13 in 3rd

On the road, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are leading late in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, leading 14-10 thanks to a decent game from quarterback Josh Freeman and an interception of Carson Palmer returned for a touchdown. Palmer threw a ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-10-10T20:02:00Z)

Peppers wins in return, Bears beat Panthers 23-6

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Matt Forte rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Peppers had an acrobatic interception against his former team and the Chicago Bears overcame four interceptions by backup quarterback Todd Collins to beat the winless ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-10T20:44:57Z)

Freehold survives RBC

FREEHOLD — Enjoying the ride on senior Mike Hembling's roller coaster for a second straight week, Freehold stunned previously undefeated Red Bank Catholic in overtime on Saturday, with Hembling's extra-point giving the Colonials a 26-25 victory in the ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-10-10T00:20:53Z)

NKorea's heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at lavish parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AP) — Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, Kim Jong Il 's heir apparent joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as North Korea's next leader. Kim Jong Un ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T12:38:11Z)

Michigan State suspends starting CB Rucker

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has suspended starting cornerback Chris L. Rucker for at least one game for an unspecified violation of team rules. Coach Mark Dantonio announced the suspension Sunday night. Rucker had an interception in the 13th ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-11T01:02:39Z)

Wolfpack trounce Eagles

RALEIGH — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help N.C. State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had TD catches for ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-10-10T04:17:06Z)

An older, tamer Jerry Brown seeks to show voters he's a regular guy, not 'Governor Moonbeam'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As he campaigns for governor, Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-10T00:28:02Z)

N.C. State 44, Boston College 17

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-09T19:41:43Z)

LaRon Landry epitomizes the Redskins' new defensive style with an interception and forced ...

Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry had seen the same play develop countless times during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Sitting back in a two-high safety formation with responsibility for half the field, Landry watched it unfold again ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-11T00:19:42Z)

Wilson keys Wolfpack to win over BC

RALEIGH, N.C. - Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams had TD ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-10-10T06:18:48Z)

Jerry Brown reinvents himself as elder statesman

Jerry Brown sees himself as a regular guy who buys his suits on sale, drives around in a Ford Crown Victoria and enjoys dinner at home with his wife. What he wants Californians to see past is the Jerry Brown of three decades ago who was derisively dubbed ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T22:04:52Z)

Americas News AT 0500 Gmt, AP

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile After more than two harrowing months trapped deep in a Chilean mine, 33 men are tantalizingly close to rescue. Drillers have completed an escape shaft, and Chile's mining minister says a video inspection shows the hole is strong enough ... (Source: WNCT 2010-10-10T08:06:10Z)

Wilson, Wolfpack roll past BC 44-17

R ALEIGH, N.C. — Russell Wilson threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 44-17 on Saturday, giving Tom O'Brien his first win against his former program. Owen Spencer, Darrell Davis and Jarvis Williams ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T20:10:21Z)

Shorthanded Packers let lead slip away in fourth quarter

Satisfy your Green Bay Packers fix on the go with the exclusive Packers 2010 iPhone app from JSOnline and the Journal Sentinel. Landover, Md. — For three quarters Sunday at FedEx Field, it looked like this would be a triumph of the system for Mike ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-10-11T04:23:05Z)

Deals of the Hour / October 10, 2010, 8:40 pm

City Notebook: Meeting a chance to shake hands after election in Alexandria

Alexandria at-large Councilman-elect Jim Villard dropped in Tuesday to watch some of the action at the Alexandria City Council meeting. Villard, who has not been a regular attendee of council meetings over the past year, didn't have to stick around long ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-10-10T11:40:55Z)

Hevesi Said to Offer Deal to Plead Guilty in New York State Pension Probe

Former New York state Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi told New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo 's office he is willing to plead guilty in connection with a probe of corruption at the state pension fund, according to a person familiar with the investigation ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-29T21:55:16Z)

Feds offer loan guarantee for Ore. wind farm

The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the financing for the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-09T00:14:55Z)

China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone: report

China Telecom, the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a Deutsche Bank analyst note said. China Unicom, the nation ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T03:07:54Z)

NKorea's heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at lavish parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG , North Korea (AP) — Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, Kim Jong Il 's heir apparent joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as North Korea's next leader. Kim Jong Un ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-10T12:38:11Z)

Benefits, drawbacks of online checking accounts

NEW YORK -- You may never have to wait on line at a bank again. Now that most routine transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience ... (Source: My West Texas 2010-10-10T11:33:46Z)

Alan Hevesi pleads guilty to public corruption charge

ALBANY — Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony public corruption charge in a massive pay-to-play scandal involving the state pension fund. In his plea deal, Hevesi, a Democrat, admitted that about $1 million from a ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-10-08T08:58:39Z)

Online checking accounts offer convenience, but beware of the drawbacks

NEW YORK — Now that most routine bank transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience, these accounts typically bear interest or ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-09T06:19:59Z)

Calamos Asset Management, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call

NAPERVILLE, Ill. , Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calamos Asset Management, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLMS - News ) will announce earnings for the third quarter of 2010 after the financial markets close on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 . An investor conference call is ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-08T22:34:42Z)

Feds offer guarantee for state wind farm

GRANTS PASS — The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-10-09T10:59:09Z)

DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Third Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call on November 2nd

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that it will release third quarter 2010 financial results on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 before the market opens. The Company will ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-08T19:57:13Z)

Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. Announces Extension Of Stock Repurchase Plan

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. , Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORRF), the parent company of Orrstown Bank, has announced the approval of the extension of a program to repurchase shares of its own ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-09-27T20:03:06Z)

Benefits and drawbacks of online checking accounts

You may never have to wait on line at a bank again. Now that most routine transactions can be handled online or at ATMs, you may be weighing whether it's worth making the leap to an exclusively online checking account. Besides the convenience, these ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

UPDATE 1-China Telecom may be in talks to offer iPhone-report

HONG KONG Oct 8 (Reuters) - China Telecom ( 0728.HK ), the smallest of China's three wireless carriers, may become the second Chinese operator to offer Apple's ( AAPL.O ) popular iPhone after an exclusive agreement with one of its rivals expires, a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-08T03:00:44Z)

North Korean heir apparent Kim Jong Un appears with father at parade signaling succession

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The next leader of North Korea from the only ruling family the isolated nation has ever known made his public debut Sunday, clapping and smiling as tanks and rocket launchers rolled past in what was said to be the largest military ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-10T20:37:47Z)

Kim Jong-un makes public debut at lavish North Korean parade

PYONGYANG, North Korea | Clapping, waving and even cracking a smile, the youngest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il joined his father Sunday at a massive military parade in his most public appearance since being unveiled as the nation's next leader ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-10-10T22:18:00Z)

Tax relief firm misled customers, FTC says

This post comes from James Limbach at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com . A federal judge has halted a national operation accused of bilking consumers out of more than $60 million by falsely claiming it can reduce tax debts. The California state business ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-07T23:18:50Z)

DineEquity Reports Proposed Private Offering Of Senior Notes - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - DineEquity, Inc. (DIN: News ) Thursday said it plans to offer senior unsecured notes. DineEquity intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with the net proceeds from other secured debt financing, to fund the previously ... (Source: RTT News 2010-10-09T01:26:30Z)

Cell phone providers say they offer ways for customers to monitor usage

WASHINGTON -- Liz Szalay said she was shocked when she saw her 14-year-old son's phone bill. Because he didn't have a $30 data plan as part of his Verizon Wireless contract, he'd run up charges of $2,000 over two months for downloading songs. "I would ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-07T03:59:11Z)

Shire Announces Results of the Tender Offer for Movetis NV and Commencement of Squeeze-Out Tender Period

DUBLIN , September 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces that shareholders of Movetis NV have tendered 99.18% of the shares of Movetis (Euronext Brussels: MOVE ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-30T11:09:50Z)

FCC may require phone bill warnings

Liz Szalay said she was shocked when she saw her 14-year-old son's phone bill. Because he didn't have a $30 data plan as part of his Verizon Wireless contract, he'd run up charges of $2,000 over two months for downloading songs. "I would never have allowed ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-10-10T04:02:47Z)

China Telecom in IPhone Talks With Apple, Deutsche Bank Says

China Telecom Corp. , the nation's third-largest mobile phone-company, may have held "intensive talks" with Apple Inc. to offer the iPhone early next year, according to Deutsche Bank AG analysts. Apple plans to begin selling an iPhone that runs on ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-08T07:32:45Z)

TRIP OF THE WEEK: Santa Clara Loop packs a punch in a short distance

A rural back country loop from St. George in Southern Utah packs a lot of history and scenery into a 45-mile drive. The route runs past Snow Canyon State Park to Veyo, then down the Santa Clara River past Gunlock State Park to the pioneer-era town of Santa ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-10-10T10:43:39Z)

US suit says tax relief offer was scam

CHICAGO — Thousands of consumers drowning in tax debt fell victim to a nationwide scam by a California-based company whose owners enjoyed a lavish lifestyle in a multimillion-dollar home with seven luxury cars in the garage, federal officials said ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-07T02:26:08Z)

O'Brien: Why cell phones may be more dangerous than we think

After many years of increasingly erratic behavior, Alan Marks, of Lafayette, suddenly experienced a severe seizure in the middle of the night. His wife, Ellie, called 911 and Marks was rushed to the hospital, where tests revealed a golf-ball-size brain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-10T11:12:17Z)

FTC Says American Tax Relief Took Money, Didn't Deliver

In recent years, some 20,000 people have turned to American Tax Relief of Beverly Hills, Calif., to do just that after seeing the company's advertisements on television, the Internet or in print, where actors portraying clients say the company reduced ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-10-09T01:05:01Z)

PV Police Offer Christmas Display Compromise

KMBC.com Police have developed four measures they hope will ease tensions between a homeowner who erects an elaborate Christmas display and his weary neighbors. Prairie Village Capt. Tim M. Schwartzkopf said the department had successful communication with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-09T01:12:11Z)

Feds offer loan guarantee for Oregon wind farm

GRANTS PASS -- The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday offered support for a major wind energy project planned for the Columbia Plateau in Eastern Oregon. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the department was offering to guarantee $1.3 billion of the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-09T03:35:20Z)

DineEquity, Inc. Extends Expiration Date of Tender Offers

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, announced today that with respect to its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") for any and all of the outstanding ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-09T01:26:30Z)

Ex-New York Comptroller Pleads Guilty in Pension Probe

(Updates with Steven Rattner status in ninth paragraph.) Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi pleaded guilty to participating in a pay-to-play scandal at the public pension fund he once ran, the highest- ranking official ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-07T22:35:53Z)

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