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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 7:39 am

Pope in UK urges tolerance, warns against atheism

... pope as he was driven through the Scottish capital Edinburgh wearing a green plaid scarf. Hours before landing ... his offer last October making it easier for disaffected Anglicans, unhappy over the ordination ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-17T09:09:14Z)

European truckmakers probed over price-fixing

LONDON (AFP) – A British watchdog said Thursday it had launched a probe into alleged price-fixing by major European truckmakers, including German giants Daimler and MAN, resulting in the arrest of one ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-16T14:46:52Z)

Australian "Smokes" Koran, Bible

Sydney, Australia (AHN) - Just days after Florida-based pastor Terry Jones threatened to burn Islam's holy book to mark the 9/11 attacks, an Australian lawyer posted a 12-minute clip on a video-sharing site showing ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-13T12:41:34Z)

NFL: Are Redskins ready to deal Albert Haynesworth back to Titans?

... Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge ... Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb said his sprained ankle isn't ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-08T01:56:06Z)

NATO's Secret Armies

... European secret services, collaborating with NATO, the CIA and Britain's MI6 and Secret Intelligence Service ... designed like Winston Churchill's British Special Operations Executive (SOE) – to help anti ... (Source: Dissident Voice 2010-09-18T09:22:22Z)

NATION: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns Hopkins ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T17:24:21Z)

Muslim summit planned as backers of NYC Islamic centre seek support

... both the project and a rise in anti-Muslim ... of the Islamic Leadership Council of Metropolitan New York, one of the groups organizing the gathering, said he has a growing sense that some American Muslims who ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-09-18T13:47:13Z)

Shareholders approve UAL, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Desert Sun 2010-09-18T08:17:57Z)

Pope Benedict XVI in Britain: Even Susan Boyle Couldn't Draw Crowd To Mass

This evening a relaxed and smiling Pope Benedict XVI celebrated an open air mass with tens of thousands of the faithful in a sunny park in Glasgow. Second on the bill was Susan Boyle , who fulfilled a ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-16T22:10:41Z)

Report: Novell Has Deal To Sell Itself in Two Parts

The New York Post reported this morning that Waltham, Mass.-based Novell has agreed to "a deal in principle" to sell itself in two separate parts to two separate buyers. According to the article, the first ... (Source: Redmondmag.com 2010-09-15T18:15:38Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve deal to merge airlines

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-18T13:04:17Z)

Pope to hold prayer vigil in Britain

Pope Benedict XVI will hold an open-air prayer vigil on Saturday but also faced a demonstration from a rainbow coalition of protesters on the third day of his historic state visit to Britain. British ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-18T10:55:26Z)

Police: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore; suspect holed up inside

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-16T16:19:55Z)

Pastor Terry Jones Cancels Koran Burning; Claims Deal Reached to Move Ground Zero Mosque

The Koran (or Qu'ran) is the "Bible" of Islam, the religion's central text. To burn, destroy or deface a copy of the Koran is considered a blasphemy by many Muslims. Terry Jones announced his decision at a press ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-10T00:20:40Z)

Pope in UK warns against atheism 

... pope as he was driven through the streets of the Scottish capital wearing a green plaid scarf. Hours before landing ... offer last October making it easier for disaffected Anglicans, unhappy over the ordination ... (Source: ONE News 2010-09-16T19:40:21Z)

District attorney: Hilton to enter plea deal, avoid felony charge in Las Vegas ...

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-18T07:20:41Z)

Doctor shot at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins hospital

Baltimore -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-16T16:34:14Z)

Australian Lawyer Smokes Pages of The Koran and The Bible

... Koran and the Bible ... Terry Jones, the pastor of a church with only 50 members, announced that he planned to burn 200 copies of the Koran, Muslims reacted with violence and outrage. This is an example that Islam (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-09-13T14:07:28Z)

NFL Lines: Houston Texans at Washington Redskins

... Redskins only touchdown last week came on a DeaAngelo Hall fumble return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half. It wasn't the best debut for quarterback Donovan McNabb ... The Albert Haynesworth (Source: BetFirms 2010-09-18T01:01:17Z)

Muslim summit planned for NYC Islamic centre backers

... both the project and a rise in anti-Muslim ... of the Islamic Leadership Council of Metropolitan New York, one of the groups organizing the gathering, said he has a growing sense that some American Muslims who ... (Source: CTV 2010-09-18T13:40:04Z)

Hilton plea deal avoids felony

LAS VEGAS – Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Pope urges tolerance during tour of Edinburgh

... Reuters) - Pope ... green plaid scarf. Benedict has a delicate path to tread in England and Scotland in relations with the Anglican church after his offer last October making it easier for disaffected Anglicans, (Source: Reuters UK 2010-09-16T13:49:36Z)

Pope, in Britain, admits failures in abuse scandal

... German-born Benedict's visit comes as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The British media has been ... ever of them neither belong Jewish people or European race . And Middle East ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

Novell may be sold off in two parts, newspaper reports

Novell's shares finished up 7 cents at $6.12 a share Friday on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The shares rose 6 percent Wednesday after the New York Post reported a deal was near. Novell's board said six months ago ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-17T22:52:26Z)

Afghans vote amid violence...Pope ashamed of abuse...Muslim summit in NYC

... summit in New York City this weekend to talk about a proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero and a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric. One of the organizers says a number of American Muslims who initially ... (Source: KSPR.com 2010-09-18T14:01:32Z)

JOHN BOGERT: Britain not thrilled with Pope Benedict XVI's visit

Do you ever wonder what century it is? Take Pope Benedict XVI's four-day visit to Britain, which, in case you missed it, began Thursday. Yeah! Actually, it's more "Who cares?" in a nation of 60 million, of ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-17T00:05:13Z)

Redskins report: Strategy and personnel

DL Albert Haynesworth was limited on Thursday ... WR Joey Galloway needs 80 receiving yards to pass ex-Redskin Gary Clark for 25th all-time with 10,857. --QB Donovan McNabb practiced despite a still sore ankle. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-18T02:05:43Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

Paris Hilton cuts plea deal on drug charges

LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton will serve a year of ... was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a tube of ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-09-18T09:22:22Z)

Novell Shares Up Sharply On Buyout Deal Rumor

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) may have reached a deal to sell itself in two parts, the New York Post reported today. Shares of NOVL are trading for $5.90 per share, which is up 5.91% for the day. The ... (Source: Times of the Internet 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

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