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

PulteGroup names Whirlpool sole appliance supplier

as its exclusive appliance supplier. Under the multiyear contract, which starts Oct. 1, Whirlpool will provide appliances to PulteGroup's Pulte Homes, Del Webb and Centex communities in 29 states and the District of ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-15T05:01:04Z)

2 Burley men charged with sex crimes

In an Alford plea, a defendant does not acknowledge guilt but admits prosecutors have enough evidence to obtain a conviction. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 9. (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-09-14T16:29:27Z)

Accused underwear-bomber gets OK to defend himself

Detroit -- The man accused of trying to blow up an airliner descending Christmas ... Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 24, of Nigeria fired his court-appointed lawyers and announced he will defend himself. "I don't feel any ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-15T11:13:18Z)

Whirlpool has deal with Pulte

... Whirlpool on Oct. 1 to provide appliances in Pulte Homes, Del Webb and Centex communities in 29 states and the ... We are thrilled to be the exclusive appliance supplier for all PulteGroup brands," said Tom ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-15T09:11:37Z)

NJ Gov. Chris Christie proposes substantial pension, health care cuts

... TOWNSHIP — Gov. Chris Christie proposed substantial changes to the pension program for state and local government ... Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Gloucester, said he felt Christie's pain. But he ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-14T18:23:59Z)

PulteGroup names Whirlpool exclusive appliance supplier in multiyear deal that ...

as its exclusive appliance supplier. Under the multiyear contract, which starts Oct. 1, Whirlpool will provide appliances to PulteGroup's Pulte Homes, Del Webb and Centex communities in 29 states and the District of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-14T17:19:34Z)

NJ Gov. Chris Christie outlines ethics reforms during town hall in Raritan Township, NJ

... TOWNSHIP — Gov. Chris Christie, as part of a statewide tour to outline his fall legislative agenda ... State Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Gloucester/Cumberland/Salem, said ""at first reading there ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-09T08:14:18Z)

Christine O'Donnell Beats Mike Castle in Delaware

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

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

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

Iran frees American woman after bail deal

TEHRAN, IRAN: In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal to cover ... (Source: Akron Beacon Journal 2010-09-15T07:09:55Z)

Bobcats waive Erick Dampier to get below luxury tax

Maybe Michael Jordan 's team could dangle that salary-cap friendly contract to bring North Carolina native Chris Paul (FSY) home. Perhaps it could be used in a big deal that brought Carmelo Anthony ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-15T10:37:31Z)

TMZ Update: J-Lo is a go on 'Idol'

LOS ANGELES (TMZ) - In today's TMZ update, Jennifer Lopez has signed a 1-year deal with "American Idol" for "a little more than $12 million" -- this ... deal is only for one year ... given the nature of the "A.I ... (Source: WPRI 2010-09-15T14:40:53Z)

Genting wins Aqueduct jackpot

... world class entertainment facility at Aqueduct," said K.T. Lim, Chairman of Genting Malaysia Berhad. "We will work with the state, other local officials and the communities of Queens and New York to maximize ... (Source: Queens Courier 2010-09-15T13:00:40Z)

Jennifer Lopez Is a Go On 'Idol' ... for One Year

TMZ has confirmed ... Jennifer Lopez has signed a 1-year deal with "American Idol" for "a little more than $12 million" -- this according to ... the deal is only for one year ... given the nature of the "A.I ... (Source: TMZ.com 2010-09-14T18:16:50Z)

Genting's contract to operate Aqueduct VLTs given final approval

ALBANY — More than 1,000 video slot machines may soon be whirring at Aqueduct racetrack in New York City now that |a long-delayed contract has received final approval from state Comptroller Thomas ... (Source: Saratogian 2010-09-15T10:01:43Z)

Jennifer Lopez Is A Go On 'Idol' … 4 One Year

Jennifer Lopez Is a Go On 'Idol' … for One Year TMZ has confirmed … Jennifer Lopez has signed a 1-year deal with "American Idol" for "a little more than $12 million ... year … given the nature of the "A.I ... (Source: Elites TV 2010-09-14T23:17:28Z)

Bobcats waive Dampier to avoid paying luxury tax

the Charlotte Bobcats waived center Erick Dampier on Tuesday, voiding one of the ... The Michael Jordan-owned Bobcats, desperate to get their payroll under the luxury tax threshold of $70.3 million, traded center ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-15T13:07:50Z)

Creditors miss deadline to buy Philly newspapers

An afternoon bankruptcy court hearing was scheduled to discuss the status of the company that operates The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. "The deal did not close. The asset purchase agreement has ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-14T17:41:02Z)

Governor Christie appoints area residents to Stockton, CRDA boards

Gov. Chris Christie appointed several southern New Jersey residents to ... Appointments are subject to the approval of the state Senate. Leo B ... Bashaw, of Cape May, and Albert L. Gutierrez, of Egg Harbor Township ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-09-14T02:31:56Z)

U.S. may charge Muslim cleric linked to Fort Hood shootings

... Anwar al-Awlaki in case the CIA fails to kill him and he is captured alive in Yemen. The ... The Nigerian man charged with the attempted bombing, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, suggested in Detroit federal court ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-09-15T13:14:59Z)

American woman released from Iran

MUSCAT, Oman - In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Iran's Evin Prison in Tehran for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-15T07:38:33Z)

Analysts: Bally Technologies a winner in Aqueduct casino deal

New York's state comptroller approved a contract between the state lottery and Malaysia-based Genting to operate a slot machine-only casino at Aqueduct, an aging race track in the New York City borough of Queens. (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-09-14T20:32:50Z)

Iran frees U.S. woman

TEHRAN, Iran -- In just a few dizzying hours, American Sarah Shourd exchanged a cell in Tehran's Evin Prison for a private jet crossing the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, after an apparent diplomatic deal to ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-15T14:05:06Z)

Two former LexTran union officials enter Alford pleas to theft

... Alford pleas Friday in Fayette Circuit Court. In an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but agrees there is enough evidence to be ... Andrea Williams said Monday that prosecutors were working with the ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-14T07:46:54Z)

Detroit bomb plot suspect fires lawyers, hints at plea deal

DETROIT -- A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up an international flight with nearly 300 ... Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-14T03:57:50Z)

Suspect accused in fatal crash accepts plea deal to bring hard case to an end

In an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to obtain a conviction. Green was credited with the 660 days he has spent in jail, meaning he must serve about ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-02T09:05:33Z)

Gay Baiting Tea Party Candidate Christine O'Donnell Wins in Delaware

Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell on Tuesday defeated Rep. Mike Castle in the Republican primary for vice president Joseph Biden's former Senate seat in Delaware. O'Donnell's win complicates the GOP ... (Source: SheWired 2010-09-15T17:54:10Z)

Labor Union Blocks Philly Papers Deal

A deal to sell the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News collapsed due to a contract impasse with a labor union, The Wall Street Journal reports. The $135 million sale was dependent on reaching new labor ... (Source: Emii.com 2010-09-15T14:12:15Z)

Philly papers back to auction?

An afternoon bankruptcy court hearing was scheduled to discuss the status of the company that operates The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. "The deal did not close. The asset purchase agreement has ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-09-15T14:05:06Z)

Charlotte Bobcats Erick Dampier's Deal Gold To Teams Seeking Relief

... Erick Dampier. Six years later, Higgins is on the other side of the country in a new job as GM of the Charlotte Bobcats ... Charlotte owner Michael Jordan is to get under the league's luxury tax threshold of $70 ... (Source: FOX Charlotte 2010-09-13T18:10:51Z)

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