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Deals of the Hour / September 17, 2010, 8:39 am

NYC Users To Get Refunds For Missed Cable Appointments

... mentioned how New York City is hashing out a new ten-year franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable and Cablevision. Among the conditions of the deal, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision have agreed to offer Wi ... (Source: Broadband Dslreports 2010-09-17T11:39:34Z)

Oracle's quarterly numbers to show Sun moves

Oracle Corp.'s quarterly financial report will offer a window into its progress in turning around Sun Microsystems — and ... Investors will be eyeing Oracle's progress in selling Sun's computer servers. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-16T16:34:14Z)

Pakistani printers say they're printing thousands of fake Afghan voter registration cards

... destabilize the Western-backed ... genuine Afghan cards, but it was not clear if they would withstand close scrutiny. Two of the printers spoke on condition of anonymity because the activity is illegal. Tariq Khan, (Source: WHNT-TV 2010-09-15T12:10:34Z)

Smithsonian American Art Museum Announces the Appointment of E. Carmen Ramos as ...

... a bachelor's degree in art history and psychology from New York University (1988) and a master ... the Smithsonian American Art Museum," which traveled to seven cities across the United States. The artworks ... (Source: Art Daily 2010-09-17T13:48:25Z)

Pope visit: Benedict XVI celebrates Catholic education

In a speech to school children and teachers on the second day of his UK tour, the pope has paid tribute to the ''outstanding contribution'' made by religious orders to education in Britain. He told an audience of ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-09-17T12:22:31Z)

NYC Parks to Receive Free WiFi, with a Catch

Word has spread around NYC that city parks ... to the New York Post , cable providers Time Warner and Cablevision has entered into a deal with the city to provide 32 parks in the city with Wifi — a $10 million ... (Source: Black Web 2.0 2010-09-15T19:27:13Z)

North Korea proposes military talks with South

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has proposed military talks with South Korea to discuss border disputes, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday, in another sign that the North is reaching out ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-17T06:53:14Z)

Oracle's quarterly numbers to show Sun moves

... Oracle Corp.'s quarterly financial report will offer a window into its progress in turning around Sun Microsystems ... Investors will be eyeing Oracle's progress in selling Sun's computer servers. (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-16T17:17:11Z)

Valley hospitals, clinic will offer medical student training through university ...

Officials with UC Davis and UC Merced haven't decided the ... Six students entering the UC Davis School of Medicine in the fall of 2011 will be the first in the San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education, (Source: Visalia Times-Delta 2010-09-15T20:24:29Z)

Heirloom Wooden Toys Introduces Timberworks Toys, an Innovative Building Kit for Kids

Father and master cabinetmaker Chris Heston ... wooden construction set manufactured in the United States – and includes a variety of interesting personal stories of American entrepreneurship. American suppliers ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-17T07:21:52Z)

Pakistani printers make fake Afghan voting cards

... destabilize the Western-backed ... genuine Afghan cards, but it was not clear if they would withstand close scrutiny. Two of the printers spoke on condition of anonymity because the activity is illegal. Tariq Khan, (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T12:03:25Z)

What the Constitution Says About Taxation

The Constitution of the United States tells us "The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes ... the American people and the lawmakers who swear an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution have ceded ... (Source: The Heartland Institute 2010-09-17T13:34:06Z)

Forum to offer views on safety of deep-water drilling

• What: • Bureau of Ocean • Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement Director Michael Bromwich will hear from industry experts, environmental leaders and academics in the sixth of eight ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-04T05:35:35Z)

Oracle Corp: Analysts await news on Sun performance

Oracle Corp ( NASDAQ:ORCL ) is set to release its quarterly financial report which will offer a window into its progress in turning around Sun Microsystems ... eyeing Oracle's progress in selling Sun's computer servers. (Source: Economy News 2010-09-16T11:19:16Z)

Switzerland v England

Switzerland and Basel offer the first genuine test of Capello Mark II. The Swiss are coached by Ottmar Hitzfeld, the German coach who has ... his international debut in August against Austria. Stats: England last met ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-09-05T18:13:11Z)

Stardoll and OTTO Team Up to Offer New Way for Teenagers to Engage in Fashion Online

With an average age of 15+, Stardoll has more than 68 million active uniques globally and 2.9 million in German speaking markets (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). "We are pleased to partner with leading fashion and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-15T07:02:46Z)

UC Davis medical school partners with UC Merced

... UC Davis School of Medicine to train doctors to work in Central Valley communities that are experiencing a shortage of doctors. UC Merced officials on Wednesday unveiled plans for the UC Merced San Joaquin ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-09-17T01:31:06Z)

Pope Benedict XVI is seen through candles as he attends a Service of Prayer at St ...

Pope Benedict XVI is seen through candles as he attends a Service of Prayer at St Mary's University College Chapel at Twickenham, London Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Thousands of cheering Catholic schoolchildren feted Pope ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-17T14:24:12Z)

Oil well could be dead in days

That risk increases substantially during storm season," said Michael Bromwich, director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement. More than 27,000 abandoned oil and gas wells lie beneath ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-15T21:57:33Z)

Gerdau Ameristeel deals for California company

Gerdau Ameristeel, a steel producer with executive offices in Tampa, plans to buy a California steel products ... TAMCO currently is jointly owned by Ameron International, Tokyo Steel and Mitsui & Co. Gerdau ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-16T21:42:03Z)

TWC, Cablevision Franchise Deals With NYC Include 'Cord-Cutter' Provision

TWC, Cablevision Franchise Deals With NYC Include 'Cord-Cutter' Provision MSOs also to provide Wi-Fi ... New York City would have the right to terminate its franchise agreements with Time Warner Cable and Cablevision ... (Source: Broadcasting Cable 2010-09-15T19:34:23Z)

Caution greets N. Korea offer of talks

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has proposed military talks with South Korea to discuss border disputes, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday, in another sign that the North is reaching out ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-17T08:54:55Z)

Gerdau Ameristeel to acquire TAMCO Steel

... TAMCO , a Rancho Cucamonga-based mini-mill steel producer. Gerdau, based in Tampa, has entered an agreement with Ameron International , Tokyo Steel and Mitsui ... serves markets in California, Nevada and Arizona. (Source: Los Angeles Business 2010-09-16T19:26:02Z)

Valley hospitals to offer student training

Officials with UC Davis and UC Merced have yet to decide where ... Six students entering the UC Davis School of Medicine in the fall of 2011 will be the first in the San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education. (Source: Visalia Times-Delta 2010-09-16T11:26:26Z)

North Korea reaches out to discuss border issues

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - North Korea has proposed military talks with South Korea to discuss border disputes, the South Korean Defense Ministry said on Thursday, in another sign that the North is reaching out ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-17T01:09:38Z)

Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management meets with state officials

state officials and shallow drilling representatives met with Michael Bromwich, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, to discuss shallow water drilling permits. Bromwich said, (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-13T16:09:10Z)

Printers sell fake Afghan voter cards

... destabilize the Western-backed ... genuine Afghan cards, but it was not clear if they would withstand close scrutiny. Two of the printers spoke on condition of anonymity because the activity is illegal. Tariq Khan, (Source: The Chronicle Herald 2010-09-16T09:10:25Z)

New York Celebrates German-American Friendship Month Mayor Kicks Off Festivities Wednesday ...

... Miss German-America, Stephanie Russell-Kraft, Dr. Oliver Schnakenberg, Deputy Consul General of Germany, Dr. Ernst-Peter Brezovsky, Consul General of Austria, Dr. Christoph Bubb, Consul General of Switzerland, (Source: CNBC 2010-09-01T19:22:21Z)

Call to Prayer: Five men Arrested over Plot to Assassinate Pope Benedict XVI in ...

... inquiries by detectives a decision was made to arrest the five men" The greatest security Pope Benedict XVI has comes from the One whom he serves, the Lord Jesus Christ. LONDON, UK (Catholic Online) - There is ... (Source: Catholic Online 2010-09-17T12:51:09Z)

Brazilian steel giant buys Inland's Tamco Steel

Gerdau Ameristeel U.S. Inc., will pay Pasadena-based Ameron International Corp. $82.5 million for its 50 percent stake in Tamco. Gerdau will pay another $82.5 million to Mitsui ... for markets in California, (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-09-17T02:21:13Z)

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