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Deals of the Hour / September 14, 2010, 11:43 am

Ryan Kalish, J.D. Drew Help Red Sox Avoid Sweep in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Four straight walks by Josh Beckett early in the game had Boston manager Terry Francona slightly concerned. It could have been a long day for the bullpen. Instead, Beckett settled down nicely - and his ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-13T00:24:16Z)

Ryan, Robertson speak at rally

Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan stood amid anti-drillers at a rally Monday morning before the ... They say it'll bring prosperity to upstate New York," Roberstson said. "But you know what? In Pennsylvania, (Source: Star-Gazette 2010-09-13T18:25:10Z)

Natick getting $191,924 Race to the Top grant

School Committee chairman, and teachers' union president ... 191,924 based on preliminary figures released by the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-13T15:47:41Z)

Designers play peek-a-boo at Fashion Week

... Tommy Hilfiger, one of the splashiest events of the week. Picture this: Victoria Beckham in a white matte gazar gown with sculptural ... The Cadillac-pink shift dress with an asymmetrical, curved neckline is ... (Source: Houma Courier 2010-09-13T14:07:28Z)

West Virginia University Escapes the Marshall Thundering Herd with a 24-21 Victory in Huntington ...

Geno Smith led the last scoring drive for the Mountaineers with 12 seconds to go by hooking up on a 5 yard pass to Will Johnson. Then Geno Smith converted a two-point conversion by hooking with Jock Sanders tied the ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-12T02:05:40Z)

Mass. takes top role in developing multistate test

the state commissioner of elementary and secondary education, was elected chairman of the consortium, the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. It includes 25 states and Washington, (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-10T20:23:16Z)

Mountaineers avoid upset against Herd

Geno Smith didn't want to be known as the first West ... including Smith's 5-yard TD toss to Will Johnson with 12 seconds left. Smith then threw to Jock Sanders in the back of the end zone on the 2-point conversion ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-12T09:50:58Z)

Man arrested in Kentucky for 1988 AV murders

Ky., where he had been living. On Oct. 12, 1988, Hulon and Elaine Hughes were found shot to death in ... case detectives reviewed the case in April after receiving a federal DNA grant. Detectives interviewed several ... (Source: Victorville Daily Press 2010-09-13T22:28:33Z)

Sanders Back At Practice

Indy also is awaiting results from an MRI on Bob Sanders' right elbow. Sanders ... that's all speculation right now," Caldwell said. "He has an MRI sometime today, he has not had it as of yet. There will be some type ... (Source: WANE-TV 2010-09-14T04:04:59Z)

9th Annual Jim Mudcat Grant All-Star Golf Tournament

Mayor Matthew Ryan along ... Insurance Company of New York and The Black Aces,* the tournament benefits four local organizations: The Broome County Urban League, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Binghamton, Catholic ... (Source: News Channel 34 2010-08-31T18:40:35Z)

Portal Resources Grants Options

TSX VENTURE: PDO) has ... aggregate of 750,000 common shares to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The options are exercisable until September 9, 2015, at an exercise price of $0.14 per share. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-14T01:06:02Z)

Conn. Recieving $94M For Internet Access

Conn. -- Connecticut is receiving $94 million in federal stimulus funding to extend high-speed ... Lawrence Strickling, a U.S. Department of Commerce assistant secretary, says workers will dig trenches, lay the ... (Source: Eyewitness News 2010-09-13T20:19:42Z)

Two arrested in 1988 Apple Valley homicide

... Hulon and Elaine Hughes. Opal Toney, 54 ... was arrested in Kentucky on suspicion of the shooting deaths of the Hughes. Hulon, nicknamed "Pappy," was 72 years old when he was slain on Oct. 12, 1988 in his Apple ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-14T02:24:46Z)

Colts safety Bob Sanders returns to practice

Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders ... an MRI earlier today, Coach Jim Caldwell said. Asked about media reports which suggest this could be another serious injury to Sanders, Caldwell said, "That's all speculation." " (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-14T05:16:34Z)

State To Receive $93 Million To Boost Broadband In Schools, Public Safety ...

... Danielson and Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted. All projects supported by the grants announced Monday must be "substantially complete" within two years and finished within three, Strickling ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-14T07:25:25Z)

Kalish picks up Beckett, Red Sox

— Four straight walks by Josh Beckett early in the game had Boston manager Terry ... Pinch-hitter Ryan Kalish hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, J.D. Drew had a two-run double one batter earlier and the Red Sox ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-13T08:59:40Z)

DeeThree Grants 530K Stock Options To Directors, Officers And Employees At C$2.89 - Quick Facts

... directors, officers and employees of the company, with an exercise price of C$2.89 and a five year term. DeeThree has determined that there are exemptions available from the various requirements of TSX Venture ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T23:50:51Z)

FASHION WEEK: Designers play peek-a-boo at NY Fashion Week

... Tommy Hilfiger, one of the splashiest events of the week. Picture this: Victoria Beckham in a white matte gazar gown with sculptural ... The Cadillac-pink shift dress with an asymmetrical, curved neckline is ... (Source: Trentonian 2010-09-14T05:02:15Z)

New TV Spot for Buried

... directed by Rodrigo Cortes and starring Ryan Reynolds. In the film, Reynolds plays Paul Conroy, who wakes up 6 feet underground with no idea of who put him there or why. Buried with only a cell phone and a lighter, (Source: Coming Soon! 2010-09-13T17:56:32Z)

Designers play peek-a-boo at NY Fashion Week

... Tommy Hilfiger, one of the splashiest events of the week. Picture this: Victoria Beckham in a white matte gazar gown with sculptural ... The Cadillac-pink shift dress with an asymmetrical, curved neckline is ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-09-14T17:12:24Z)

Watch The New Buried Trailer, You Have No Other Options

... Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern, Deadpool), Robert Paterson and Jose Luis Garcia Perez. Synopsis: Paul Conroy is not ready to die ... Buried with only a cell phone and a lighter, his contact with the outside world ... (Source: Shockya.com 2010-09-14T03:43:31Z)

Enablence Grants Options

Enablence" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE ... employee directors, which vest over a two year period, at 50% on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant. The options have an exercise price of $0 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-13T20:48:20Z)

Conn. receives $94 million federal grant to expand broadband internet access

CONN. — Connecticut is receiving $94 million in federal stimulus funding to extend high-speed ... Lawrence Strickling, a U.S. Department of Commerce assistant secretary, says workers will dig trenches, lay the ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-13T21:31:17Z)

Beckett, Red Sox salvage series finale in Oakland

— Four straight walks by Josh Beckett early in the game had Boston manager Terry ... hitter Ryan Kalish hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth, J.D. Drew had a two-run double one batter earlier and the Red Sox ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-09-14T05:23:44Z)

'No fracking way' chanted at anti-drilling rally

Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan said more money should have spent on a green alternative to ... They say it'll bring prosperity to upstate New York," Robertson said. "But you know what? In Pennsylvania, 90 percent of ... (Source: Democrat and Chronicle 2010-09-14T12:40:23Z)

Mountaineers mount comeback

... Tyler Bitancurt's 20-yard field goal in the first extra session lifted the Mountaineers ... including Geno Smith's 5-yard TD toss to Will Johnson with 12 seconds left. Smith then threw to Jock Sanders in the ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-09-11T06:31:43Z)

Sanders practices with Colts, awaits MRI results on hurt elbow

The Indianapolis Colts are awaiting MRI results on Bob Sanders' injured elbow, but the veteran safety was able ... that's all speculation right now," Caldwell said. "He has an MRI sometime today; he has not had it as ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-13T22:28:33Z)

Ryan Reynolds' New "Buried" Trailer

... Ryan Reynolds' "Buried" thriller, which has now released a new international trailer. Check it out below. Plot: Paul Conroy (Reynolds) is not ready ... Buried with only a cell phone and a lighter, his contact ... (Source: WorstPreviews.com 2010-08-30T23:56:44Z)

Cold case arrest comes years later

Ky., Saturday in connection with the killing of Hulon "Pappy" Hughes, 72, and Elaine Hughes, 61, according to a sheriff's press release ... a federal DNA grant prompted investigators to re-open the case. During ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-09-12T06:01:54Z)

R.I. students show slip in average SAT scores but increase in participation

chairman of the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education. "We are trending in the right direction on participation rates, but our improvements are not aggressive enough…" For public and private ... (Source: Providence Journal 2010-09-14T02:46:15Z)

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