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Deals of the Hour / September 10, 2010, 12:40 am

2 die in Texas flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hermine

ARLINGTON (AP) — At least two people died as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine caused flooding in central and north Texas, submerging much of the city of Arlington under water. Cleburne fire chief Clint ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-09-08T20:39:57Z)

Wind-fed fires besiege Detroit

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing defended a stretched Fire Department on Wednesday and its response to what he termed "a natural disaster," after wind-whipped flames destroyed dozens of occupied and abandoned ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-09-09T10:51:47Z)

Threat of Quran-burning by pastor Terry Jones is holding Gators football hostage

... to please persuade Pastor Terry Jones to not hold a Quran ... water in Gainesville. First Billy Donovan , then Urban Meyer and now Terry Jones is flip-flopping, too. Too bad. Jones, the publicity-seeking, Islam- (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-09-10T03:55:25Z)

At least 2 die in floods in Texas as remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine move through

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — At least two people died as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine caused flooding in central and north Texas, submerging much of the city of Arlington under water. Cleburne fire chief Clint ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-09-08T19:49:50Z)

Shares of radio company Emmis Communications tumble after takeover bid falls apart

INDIANAPOLIS — Shares of Emmis Communications ... But Emmis said the New York hedge fund Alden Global Capital, which had agreed to provide cash for the tender offer, pulled out of the deal, with a group of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-09T18:15:36Z)

Bing says fires burning in Detroit a 'natural disaster'

DETROIT - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Fire Commissioner James Mack on Wednesday defended the handling of a rash of fires that swept through dozens of city neighborhoods. Bing said the combination of 50 mph ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-09-09T17:04:01Z)

Gainesville pastor Terry Jones cancels burning of Qurans on 9/11

The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy says he is canceling plans to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11. Pastor Terry Jones said Thursday that he decided to cancel his ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-09-09T21:21:43Z)

How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Thursday's ...

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 28.23, or 0.3 percent, to close at 10,415.24. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 5.31, or 0.5 percent, to 1,104.18. The Nasdaq composite index rose 7.33, or 0.3 percent, (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-09T20:53:05Z)

Wildfires Continue to Rage in Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Four people are missing in Colorado, where a wildfire burning in the foothills near Boulder is only ... including some firefighters trying to protect the homes of others. Fire officials were ... (Source: WIFR 2010-09-09T04:03:46Z)

Fla. pastor calls off Quran-burning, then reconsiders, citing 'lies' by imam

... Islamic center and mosque away from New York's ground zero. The imam planning the center denied there was ever such a deal. The Rev. Terry Jones generated an international firestorm with his plan to burn the ... (Source: Eagle-Tribune 2010-09-10T06:54:22Z)

2 die in Texas floods caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine

ARLINGTON, Texas -- At least two people died as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine caused flooding in Central and North Texas, submerging much of the city of Arlington under water. Cleburne Fire Chief Clint ... (Source: KHOU 2010-09-08T20:04:09Z)

Alabama AG, governor at odds again over oill spil

Attorney General Troy King has accused Gov. Bob Riley of trying to compromise litigation against BP over the Gulf oil spill. Riley, meanwhile, has hired a law firm to deal with the BP issue and claims the price is ... (Source: WAAY-TV 2010-09-03T21:21:40Z)

Emmis Backs Out of Deal

Indianapolis ... Emmis has been informed that the tender offer by JS Acquisition, Inc., an Indiana corporation ("JS Acquisition") whose equity securities are owned entirely by Mr. Jeffrey H. Smulyan, the Chairman, (Source: Inside Indiana Business 2010-09-09T13:36:25Z)

Apps as Tour Guides Through New York Museums, Step by Step

... and the American ... BlackBerry users can reload their Starbucks Card or check their balance while on the road, with the free Starbucks Card Mobile App. The app, which is also available for iPhone and Android ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-09-10T05:57:06Z)

First American Title Insurance Company Announces AgentFirst Real Estate Mobile ...

... AgentFirst app for the iPhone, our real estate professional customers have been asking us to build an app for Android and BlackBerry mobile devices," said Larry Godec , chief information officer for First ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-09-09T18:44:14Z)

Minister waffles on plan to burn Quran

... Islamic center and mosque away from New York's Ground Zero. The imam planning the center denied there was ever such a deal. Pastor Terry Jones generated an international firestorm with his plan to burn the Quran ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-10T07:08:41Z)

Gas Explosion Engulfs Homes in San Francisco Suburb of San Bruno

Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The explosion of a natural gas line Thursday evening ignited a large fire in the San Francisco suburb of San Bruno, California, engulfing homes in flame and seriously injuring at ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-10T04:02:35Z)

Better news about jobs gives markets a boost

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 28 points after the Labor ... The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 5.31, or 0.48 percent, to 1,104.18, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 7.33, or 0.33 percent, to 2,236.20. (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-10T07:01:32Z)

Colorado wildfire 30 percent contained

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A fierce wildfire that has destroyed nearly 170 homes around Boulder, Colorado, was 30 percent contained Thursday morning, firefighters said. The Fourmile Canyon Fire had ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-09T18:29:55Z)

Massive Fire Burns Through Homes Near San Francisco

SAN BRUNO, CA -- Click here For live streaming video ... with flames reaching now as high as 50 to 60 feet into the air. A South San Francisco fire official confirmed earlier that firefighters were responding to a fire, (Source: KPHO 2010-09-10T02:15:12Z)

Deal With It, Boss: Workers Want Android, iPhone Devices

and it's increasingly requesting consumer-friendly Android and iOS (iPhone) devices, according ... Forrester survey shows that 70 percent of North American and European companies support BlackBerry today. (Source: PC World 2010-08-27T19:13:58Z)

Florida pastor Rev. Terry Jones cancels Quran burning

Is a Gainesville church justified in holding a Quran burning on the Sept. 11 anniversary? Yes. This may not be the most subtle way to go about it, but the church is making a statement about the role of Islam in ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-09-09T21:28:52Z)

Pastor Terry Jones says Quran-burning suspended, not canceled

... Terry Jones earlier Thursday had backed off his threat to burn the Quran after he said he was promised that a planned Islamic center and ... Later outside his church he said that the imam he thought he made the ... (Source: Middletown Press 2010-09-10T04:59:51Z)

Detroit mayor calls fires 'natural disaster'

DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing praised the fire department for responding to what he termed "a natural disaster" as wind-whipped flames destroyed dozens of homes across the city. Bing says ... (Source: WLAJ 2010-09-09T16:42:32Z)

Alabama attorney general, governor at odds again over oil spill claim

Attorney General Troy King has accused Gov. Bob Riley of trying to compromise litigation against BP over the Gulf oil spill. Riley, meanwhile, has hired a law firm to deal with the BP issue and claims the price is ... (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

Emmis shares tumble after takeover bid falls apart

INDIANAPOLIS - Shares of Emmis Communications ... But Emmis said the New York hedge fund Alden Global Capital, which had agreed to provide cash for the tender offer, pulled out of the deal, with a group of ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-09T18:08:26Z)

King and Riley At Odds Over Oil Spill Lawsuit

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - In a new twist to their increasingly bitter relationship, Attorney General Troy King has accused Gov.Bob Riley of trying to let BP get off cheap for the Gulf oil spill and Riley has accused ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-05T02:21:08Z)

What's going on: Colorado wildfires destroy 169 homes so far

BOULDER, Colo. — Hundreds of residents evacuated by a wildfire that has destroyed at least 169 houses in the Colorado foothills were being temporarily allowed back to their homes Thursday. Firefighters ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-09-09T20:31:36Z)

Stocks gain in light day

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 28 points after the Labor ... The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 5.31, or 0.5 percent, to 1,104.18, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 7.33, or 0.3 percent, to 2,236.20.   (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-09-10T05:35:38Z)

Explosion and Fire in San Bruno

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) - Firefighters are battling a large fire burning on a hillside in the San Bruno area, near San Francisco. Television live shots show large flames shooting into the air. A South San Francisco ... (Source: KIONrightnow.com 2010-09-10T02:00:53Z)

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